20th SFS honors retiring MWDs Dogs Astra, Marky honored in ceremony
BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS patrol explosive detector military KATHRYN R.C. REAVES SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 $1.75 working dogs, and marked the day 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs they transitioned from service SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 members to pets. Standing on a stage in front of “I’ve seen too many memorials their wingmen at Shaw Air Force for K-9s, so I wanted something Base, two 20th Security Forces special that everybody can actually PHOTO PROVIDED Squadron Airmen received recog- see and enjoy,” said Senior Master Astra, retired 20th Security Forces nition for dedicated service to the Sgt. Anthony Wolfe, 20th SFS oper- Squadron Military Working Dog, plays United States Air Force, totaling ations superintendent. “I’ve talked in the grass near Shaw Air Force Base. 5 SECTIONS, 42 PAGES | VOL. 123, NO. 112 nearly 90 percent of their lives, or to handlers that have never seen a Astra, now 11 years old, became a pa- 154 years — dog years, that is. retirement for an MWD, so we tried trol explosive detector dog in 2008 and The March 14 retirement cere- served with the 20th SFS until her re- SPECIAL SECTION mony honored Astra and Marky, SEE RETIREMENT, PAGE A10 tirement March 14. IN TODAY’S EDITION
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2018 Spring Home & Garden Claim a 12 DIY home plot in a hacks that community will make garden your life easier Hundreds Get soil tested before planting season Clean for the mowers before cranking turn out for up this spring local foods Farm to Table hosts 5th event Plan ahead for BY ADRIENNE SARVIS renovations if you live in the historic district [email protected] t least 650 people enjoyed Get your garden locally grown produce and Afresh-picked ingredients ready, organize your combined to make unique and classic dishes during the fifth-an- home and more nual Farm to Table event on Thursday at Sumter County OUTDOORS Civic Center. Hosted by Sumter Rotary Club, the event not only shines a spotlight on Wild turkeys are a prize local farmers and restaurants, but also raises money for charitable organiza- forfor SSouthernouthern hhuntersunte tions that give back to the community. As has been done every year since its start, proceeds from ticket sales will be C3 donated to multiple causes such as Coins for Alzheimer’s Research, 4-H, Sumter United Ministries and the Warm Heart Fund at Shaw Air Force Base. “It was wonderful,” said Jeannie Crotts, special projects director for the Rotary club, about the event. “I think it was the best yet.” Crotts said she received positive feed- back from both the guests and vendors. PHOTOS BY TY CORNETT / THE SUMTER ITEM
DEATHS, B5 Kenneth L. Smith Nathan D. Simon Jerry Graham Charles T. Rewis New facility to benefit students, public John C. Perkins Dr. Curtis V. Goings Patriot Park building will open in summer providing an educational sometime this summer. Walter E. Hatcher Jr. facility for students and Originally, the idea was William J. Brewer BY ADRIENNE SARVIS dents who want to learn an events center for the to build an environmen- [email protected] from or just enjoy the na- public. tal center for local stu- ture Sumter has to offer. This has been an ongo- dents, but the plan has Anyone visiting Patriot The construction of Pa- ing project for about 10 since evolved to include a WEATHER, A16 Park in the past few triot Park Pavilion, the years, said Sumter Coun- space for public events, RAINY SUNDAY months may have noticed newest facility at the ty Councilman Charles he said. the construction of a new park, will allow Sumter- Edens, and it’s about to The building is about Cooler today with showers around; facility that will benefit ites to get the most out of come to an end when the tonight, chilly with lingering clouds. local students and resi- the local environment by facility is completed SEE FACILITY, PAGE A14 HIGH 52, LOW 39 INSIDE CONTACT US USA Today C1 Info: 774-1200 Rabon files for District 2 county council seat Classifieds C6 Advertising: 774-1237 Comics D1 Classifieds: 774-1200 BY BRUCE MILLS neighborhood gather- can Superette on U.S. 378 across Outdoors C3 Delivery: 774-1258 [email protected] ing to kickoff his cam- from Shaw Air Force Base, Cher- Opinion A13 News and Sports: paign. ryvale Grocery, East of Chicago Yesteryear C4 774-1226 For the first time since 2010, A lifelong resident Pizza, Batteries Plus and Rabon there will be a June Republican of Sumter County, Construction Co., among other Reflections C5 primary this year for the District 2 Rabon is best known businesses. seat on Sumter County Council. as a builder, developer He also spent almost two decades RABON VISIT US ONLINE AT the .com That’s confirmed after Bubba and small-business developing real estate and commer- Rabon filed recently with Sumter owner. He owns Rabon cial properties in the Myrtle Beach County Election Commission to Properties for housing/apartment area and served for three years on contest incumbent Artie Baker for rentals and co-owns Bubba’s Diner, the board of directors for the the spot on county council. 841 Broad St., with his wife, Cathy. Rabon spoke Thursday at a Previously, Rabon owned Ameri- SEE RABON, PAGE A14 A2 | SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM
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BY BRUCE MILLS moved from the district office to a [email protected] larger site. The school board will meet Monday DALZELL — Busing concerns, hav- at Crestwood High School, 2000 Oswe- ing construction renovations com- go Road, at 6 p.m. pleted on time, and what would hap- A district staff member distributed pen to closed schools were key discus- the agenda for Monday's work session sion items from community members late Thursday. at Thursday's public meeting on a Headlining the board meeting will draft school consolidation proposal be Interim Superintendent Debbie held here at Hillcrest Middle School. Hamm discussing further her draft Thursday's meeting was the fourth school consolidation proposal with in a series of "community conversa- the trustees, and public feedback re- tion sessions" that Sumter School ceived from a series of six "communi- District staff and its board of trustees ty conversation sessions" held since hosted to gather public feedback on the board last met on March 12. Interim Superintendent Debbie The draft proposal from the dis- Hamm's draft proposal to close three trict's administration calls for closing low-enrollment schools and move three low-enrollment schools those students into nearby schools in (Mayewood Middle School, Rafting the county and implement nationally Creek Elementary School in Rembert, recognized magnet programs into and F.J. DeLaine Elementary School BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM them. Hamm has emphasized since in Wedgefield) at the end of this Sumter School District Board of Trustee Johnny Hilton, center, talks with community she first introduced the proposal that school year and moving the students, members during a round table discussion Thursday night at Hillcrest Middle School in it could change based on community teachers and staff to larger nearby Dalzell. feedback. Also, she has said any final schools in the same general areas of decision on a proposal will be made the county. Then, nationally recog- by the school board. and an architect on potential uses for nized magnet programs would be im- Since Thursday's session was at FINAL COMMUNITY the facility, such as a church, commu- plemented next year at the three larg- Hillcrest Middle, most of the commu- CONVERSATION SESSION nity center, assisted living facility or er schools. In the short term and long nity members' concerns and ques- WHEN: 6:30 tonight affordable housing complex. term, Hamm said she hopes the top- tions centered on the part of the pro- WHERE: Rafting Creek Elementary School, Since the school was constructed notch programs can help sustain and posal that calls for closing Rafting cafeteria, 4105 S.C. 261, Rembert with public money, the district would possibly increase enrollment in rural Creek Elementary School in Rembert potentially look to sell the facility at a schools in the county. Enrollment at and moving those students six miles negotiated and reasonable price, she schools in rural areas of the county to Hillcrest Middle as part of a K-8 said. has dropped considerably over time, magnet school. would be to have everything in place About 60 people were in attendance according to district data. In the potential reconfiguration of to have work begin immediately upon at Thursday's meeting. The district Also, on Monday, Hamm is expect- Hillcrest, construction would be nec- school closing in early June for the hosted another session Saturday at ed to present to the board a proposal essary to accommodate elementary summer and to get all work complet- Mayewood Middle, and the final pub- for moving Brewington Academy to school children, including more bath- ed before the August school start lic session will be tonight at Rafting another location. Brewington is now rooms. date. Creek Elementary School, 4105 S.C. located on the Mayewood Middle Community members questioned Several Rembert-area residents 261, in Rembert. campus. If the board ultimately de- whether that construction could be also expressed concern with what cides on closing Mayewood, it would completed by August and the start of would happen to the Rafting Creek MONDAY BOARD MEETING MOVED need another site for Brewington. next school year. Elementary School facility should it TO CRESTWOOD Like all board-related meetings, When asked Friday in a follow-up close. Due to possible large attendance, Monday's work session is open to the question, Hamm said construction Hamm said the district would not Sumter School District's Board of public. However, since it's a work ses- and remodeling at Hillcrest would be want for the facility to deteriorate, Trustees' regular monthly work ses- sion, public participation isn't listed a challenge, but the district's goal and it would consult with a Realtor sion scheduled for Monday has been on the agenda. College chairman: Canty not being Handgun fee proposal would considered for Morris presidency fund officers in S.C. schools
BY BRUCE MILLS formation on the search process [email protected] in April, after another board of 7 percent charge would be attached to sales trustees' meeting. Canty said he was appreciative BY MEG KINNARD approved the plan despite a push The Rev. Ralph Canty isn't of the grassroots effort, and wish- Associated Press from Gov. Henry McMaster to allo- being considered any longer for es the college the best in its con- cate $5 million for police officers in the Morris College president posi- tinued search. COLUMBIA — In the wake of leg- schools. The governor made the plea tion. "I believe the trustees will make islative inaction on a budget request before 17 people were killed in a Flor- The chairman of the right decision in the end," to fund police officers in South Caro- ida school shooting. Since then, the the college's board of Canty said. "I'm prayerful that the lina's schools, some state lawmakers governor has said the state should trustees, the Rev. new person will bring new vision have proposed charging a fee on all find whatever money it takes to keep Mack Hines of Flor- and new energy to the college." handgun sales to pay for it. South Carolina's schools safe, con- ence County, made The college currently faces var- On Thursday, a dozen Democratic vening a school safety summit earlier the announcement ious challenges including legal House lawmakers introduced legisla- this month. last week. health issues with a mold infesta- tion that would attach a 7 percent Even if lawmakers found a way to Canty never actual- tion case that has resulted in a charge to handgun sales in the state. fund the governor's proposal, the ly submitted an appli- CANTY class action lawsuit, and financial The money would go into a "School money would barely make in a dent cation for the presi- concerns, according to Washing- Safety Fund," which schools could in the $60 million a year state Educa- dential opening last fall, but a ton. use to pay for school resource offi- tion Department officials say is need- local grassroots campaign sub- Canty said he thinks Morris cers. ed for an officer in all 1,200 schools. mitted a petition in October — will be able to bounce back from The proposal, now assigned to a President Donald Trump has said about a week after the application its challenges with the right vi- committee, comes after House law- he supports efforts to arm teachers deadline — with about 310 signa- sionary leadership. makers refused to put any money in and school staff, but McMaster and tures for Canty to be considered Morris has been in the process this year's proposed budget for South Carolina law enforcement as a candidate. Sumter County of seeking a president since the school resource officers. During floor leaders including State Law Enforce- resident Carlton Washington led late Luns Richardson retired on debate, Republican state Rep. Josiah ment Division Chief Mark Keel have the petition campaign. June 30, 2017. About six months Magnuson floated the idea of taking said that trained law enforcement of- Hines said ultimately since following his retirement, Richard- $5 million out of the state Parks, Rec- ficers, not educators, are better Canty didn't submit an applica- son died in January at the age of reation and Tourism Department's equipped to serve in those roles. tion, he's no longer being consid- 89. Leroy Staggers, an academic budget to pay for the officers, but At a meeting earlier this week of a ered for the position. dean at the college, has served as that proposal was voted down. House panel discussing various Hines told The Sumter Item that interim president since Richard- The Senate has yet to take up the school safety proposals, no one spoke he would be disclosing more in- son's retirement last year. House's spending plan. The House in favor of arming teachers.
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BY STEVE PEOPLES The law also extended the waiting peri- AND EMILY SWANSON od to three days, banned "bump stocks," Associated Press funded more school police officers and mental health services, and allowed cer- tain staff members to carry guns in NEW YORK — Support for tougher schools. Congress, however, has yet to gun control laws is soaring in the Unit- adopt new gun control measures that ed States, according to a new poll that would apply to the rest of the country. found a majority of gun owners and Just over half of Americans — 51 per- half of Republicans favor new laws to cent — expect elected officials to tighten address gun violence in the weeks after gun laws, while 42 percent expect no a Florida school shooting left 17 dead changes; another 6 percent expect gun and sparked nationwide protests. laws to be made less strict. Nearly two- The poll, conducted by The Associat- thirds of Republicans, but less than half ed Press-NORC Center for Public Af- of Democrats, predict gun laws will be fairs Research, found that nearly 7 in 10 made stricter. adults now favor stricter gun control Democrat Cody Campbell, a 42-year- measures. That's the strongest level of old IT worker from Atlanta, suggested support since The Associated Press first that the financial impact of the gun in- asked the question five years ago. The dustry would prevent meaningful new poll also found that nearly half of change. Americans do not expect elected offi- "Here in the U.S., it's all about the cials to take action. money, and guns are a big part of how THE ASSOCIATED PRESS "It feels hopeless," said 30-year-old we make money," said Campbell, a gun Elizabeth Tageson-Bedwin, of Durham, owner who supports stronger gun con- North Carolina, a self-described Repub- peating a common, but inaccurate, line victed of a crime. And 7 in 10 favor a na- trol. lican who teaches seventh-grade Eng- of criticism against gun control mea- tionwide ban on devices known as In Florida, not far from where a lish. "Considering recent events, gun sures. "Hitler made everyone register "bump stocks" that allow semi-automat- 19-year-old gunman killed 17 people and control in this country needs to be their guns. Then he came and collected ic guns to function like automatic guns. wounded 17 others last month, 50-year- stricter — and it can be without infring- all the guns." Nearly 6 in 10 favor a nationwide ban old John Karnosh said he's favored ing on anyone's rights." But when asked about specific gun on AR-15-style rifles. stricter gun control measures since the Overall, 69 percent of Americans control prescriptions, the 82-year-old re- "They should take them off the mar- 1999 school shooting in Columbine, Col- think gun laws in the United States tired nurse, who said she owns a rifle ket. Too much power right there," orado, that left 15 dead. should be made stricter. That's up from and a .44 Magnum, said she favored 25-year-old Sedrick Clark, of St. Louis, "All this time has passed and still 61 percent who said the same in October stronger background checks and limits Missouri, said of AR-15s. nothing has changed," said Karnosh, of 2016 and 55 percent when the AP first on the number of bullets allowed in a Clark, a self-described Republican, a gun owner from Miramar, Florida, asked the question in October of 2013. gun magazine. She also opposes Presi- said he recently purchased a handgun who is not registered with either Overall, 90 percent of Democrats, 54 dent Donald Trump's plan to give guns for protection. But he said he'd support party. "I live in the same county, percent of gun owners and 50 percent of to trained teachers. police efforts to go door to door to con- down the street from Parkland. I see Republicans now favor stricter gun con- The poll shows that McIntyre is not fiscate "dirty guns" from convicted fel- what these kids are doing. If anyone trol laws. alone. ons and others who shouldn't have can build a movement for change, Sixty percent think that making it More than 8 in 10 Americans favor a them. these kids will do it." harder to legally obtain a gun would re- federal law preventing mentally ill peo- "I know Trump would do it," Clark sult in fewer mass shootings; just 49 per- ple from purchasing guns, along with a said, praising the Republican president. The AP-NORC poll of 1,122 adults was cent said the same in the 2016 poll. federal law expanding background Americans have mixed views on conducted March 14-19 using a sample The new poll finds support for specif- check requirements to include gun whether they expect any elected leaders drawn from NORC's probability-based ic gun control measures even among shows and private sales. to enact tougher gun control laws in the AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to those who bristle at the term "gun con- Nearly 8 in 10 favor allowing courts to next year. be representative of the U.S. population. trol." prevent people from owning guns if The Florida legislature passed a law The margin of sampling error for all re- "That's what Hitler did," said Flora considered a danger to themselves or earlier in the month to raise the mini- spondents is plus or minus 4.2 percentage McIntyre, of Simi Valley, California, re- others, even if they have not been con- mum age to purchase a firearm to 21. points.
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David Woodbury, MD of McLeod Orthopaedics is committed to providing patients with the high-quality care and personal touch they deserve. Dr. Woodbury is pleased to announce the opening of his new offi ce ROYAL GORGE DINOSAUR EXPERIENCE VIA AP A life-sized animatronic Tyranno- in Sumter. The new location provides patients in Sumter and surrounding areas convenient access to the saurus Rex at the Royal Gorge Di- nosaur Experience in Canon City, care they need. Dr. Woodbury also serves patients at his Florence offi ce. “I have enjoyed providing orthopedic Colorado, went up in flames after surgical care to the Sumter community since 2007, and look forward to expanding our services in our new an electrical issue. offi ce location,” says Dr. Woodbury.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Contestants throw hatchets at wooden bull’s-eyes at the Kick Axe Throwing venue in the Brooklyn borough of New York.
BY ROBERT BUMSTED Associated Press ‘Burying the EW YORK — Leave it to the hipsters of Brooklyn to combine craft beer and sharp objects. Kick Axe Throwing is the first bar Nin New York City to pick up on a nationwide trend of ax throw- ing, a growing sport that some enthusiasts hope will take off the way hatchet’ g ets bowling did in the last century. new meani ng
"People While are like, Kick Axe 'Sharp ob- mainly ca- jects and beer? ters to casual What a great idea players, there are that is.' But truthfully, locations across the after you have a couple country where enthusiasts drinks you start to actually throw a play the sport competitively. little bit better," said Alexander There was no alcohol in sight dur- Stine, an "axepert" at Kick Axe. He ing recent tournament play at Chica- honed his own skills growing up in go's Bad Axe Throwing, a Canada- Colorado throwing knives at carni- based chain of 18 venues. vals and now trains newcomers on Bad Axe's CEO, Mario Zelaya, proper technique. "It's about believ- founded the World Axe Throwing ing in your ability to do something League a year ago. He said it now you didn't think you could do be- has 2,500 members worldwide who fore." compete at his own locations and Scoring is similar to darts. Players other independent venues. aim at a wooden board painted with "It's bowling 2.0," said Zelaya. a bull's-eye and rings corresponding "What bowling maybe used to be in to different point values. the 80s and 90s, and this is what axe Playing to the sport's origins at throwing is right now. It's fun. It's Canadian logging competitions, Kick new. It's addictive. It's active enter- Axe's decor is reminiscent of a ski tainment." lodge, complete with flannel chairs The World Axe Throwing League and calfskin carpeting. held its first world championship The perimeter of the venue is tournament in December. Competi- lined with cages for throwing. tors played in their home courts, There's a bar serving wine and beer and the games were broadcast re- but no hard liquor. Guests can take motely on Facebook Live. The win- a break from throwing axes to play ner took home a $3,500 prize. board games like "Candy Land" at Zelaya says his ultimate goal is to tables in the center of the room. make ax throwing an Olympic sport.
‘It’s bowling 2.0. What bowling maybe used to be in the ’80s and ’90s, and this is what axe throwing is right now.’ MARIO ZELAYA Bad Axe’s CEO and founder of the World Axe Throwing League A6 | SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 PANORAMA THE SUMTER ITEM WEDDING More brides ditching strict Flesch-Jones restrictions on bridal party Erricka Michelle Flesch and The Rev. Mark Eugene Yoder James Laughton Jones II, both officiated at the ceremony. NEW YORK (AP) — Ali- white gown. The groom's of Sumter, were united in mar- Music was provided by son Kelly felt she had party was also not matchy- riage at 6 p.m. Saturday, March James Allen Lowe, organist. enough on her plate dealing matchy. He wore light gray, 24, 2018, at First Baptist Church Escorted by her father, the with her own wedding gown his best man was in black in Sumter. bride wore a French alencon and all the details of her and the other groomsmen The bride is the daughter of lace and tulle strapless gown mountain getaway nuptials were in darker gray. Identi- Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Richard featuring a fit-and-flare skirt without micromanaging cal boutonnieres tied their Thompson of Sumter and the with tiered tulle layers and how her bridal party would looks together. granddaughter of Mrs. William lace-scalloped hem detail. She dress. The trend is well repre- Vernon Reardon (Mary Ann) carried a loose bouquet of an- So instead, she asked her sented on the retail side. Da- and the late Mr. Reardon of tique pink rose varieties, white maid of honor — her sister vid's Bridal, with more than Salters. She graduated cum hydrangea, Queen Anne's lace, — and the rest of her bridal 330 stores in the United laude from the University of wild flowers and garden greens party to choose natural States, Canada, Mexico and South Carolina with a Bache- hand-tied with silk ribbon. MRS. JAMES LAUGHTON JONES II tones to honor the informal the United Kingdom, has an lor of Science in Business Ad- Abby Jayne Wingard served Vail, Colorado, location that online section of mis- ministration with a major in as maid of honor, with Ashley she and her husband had matched bridesmaids op- Finance and Real Estate and a Jones McLeod as matron of Thompson Kinney, William picked for their nuptials, tions with advice on how to minor in Psychology. She is honor. Mullins McLeod Jr., Derek and to wear styles that make the concept work, employed as a real estate bro- Bridesmaids were Kaitlyn Brent Moore, Mendel Burns made them feel good. from using the same color ker associate at Coldwell Bank- Amanda Beard, Elizabeth Nell Shaw, William Belton White "I'm surrounded by in different styles to choos- er Commercial Cornerstone. Black, Savanna Gail Green, and Thomas McConnell White. women who make their own ing wildly different fabrics, The bridegroom is the son of Betsy Hale Jones, Emily Lynn William Breck Taylor Jr. decisions and are strong lengths, silhouettes, colors, Mr. and Mrs. James Emmett Matthews, Amber Renee Welch served as ring bearer. and independent. There's no prints and embellishments. Jones and the grandson of the and Charlotte Rutledge White. The reception was given by way I could tell any of them One suggestion from the late Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Flower girls were Adelaide the bride's parents at La Piazza what to wear. It just company: Select different Jones Sr. and Mrs. James Mau- McLane Harris, Jenna Lane in Sumter. wouldn't even work," Kelly shades of the same color, rice White (Gayle) and the late Knopf and Grace Ann Lock- The rehearsal party was laughed. "I know that they but include light, medium Mr. White, all of Sumter. He lear. given by the bridegroom's par- know their own bodies." and dark shades to allow for graduated from Wofford Col- The bridegroom's father ents at The O'Donnell House in She was thrilled with the an ombre gradation. For lege with a Bachelor of Science served as best man. Grooms- Sumter. results, a soft mix of rose large wedding parties, mix in Finance. He is employed as a men were Eric Warren Avant, Following a wedding trip to blush, light red, ivory and in some pale neutrals that sales manager by Jones Buick Adville Barnes Boyle IV, David Riviera Maya, Mexico, the cou- taupe that proved the per- will offset the overall pal- GMC. McKinley Jones, Edwin ple will reside in Sumter. fect complement to her own ette.
a tightly knit cohort that will learn Nick Wrobel received a President’s EDUCATION NEWS and travel together through their four Scholar Award from Coastal Carolina years at Gordon. University, Layton Creech received a Boys State Scholarship from Presbyte- LEE WINS ESSAY CONTEST rian College, and Grace Tristan re- Wilson Hall students were well rec- ceived a Garnet Scholarship from ognized in the annual Myrtis Osteen Winthrop University. History Essay Contest and received prizes totaling $1,475. Senior Eadon THIRD GRADE VISITS STATEHOUSE Lee won first place in the contest In conjunction with their study of which was open to all Sumter County state history as part of their social high school students who were asked studies curriculum, the third-grade to submit an essay with the theme classes traveled to Columbia on March “The Value of History to Me.” 7 to tour the Statehouse where they In addition to Lee, the following learned about South Carolina history students placed in the competition: and met Gov. Henry McMaster. After second place, senior Chandler Curtis; touring the Statehouse, the students third place, junior Bridget Anderson; visited the governor’s mansion. Rep. fourth place, freshman Andi Grae Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, a Wilson Wingate; and senior Madison Tash Hall graduate whose daughter is in received a Sumter County Historical the class, hosted the students, and the Society Scholarship. Tom O’Hare, a students also met Sen. Thomas history teacher, coordinated the es- McElveen, D-Sumter, also a Wilson PHOTOS PROVIDED says on behalf of the school. With the Hall graduate. — Sean Hoskins Central Carolina Technical College Academic Program Manager for the Pharmacy Tech- purpose of encouraging history in nician program Dionne Simmons explains the different learning experiences the Phar- the Sumter area, the competition is USC Upstate School of macy Technician program offers. sponsored by Beauregard Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Education on Sumter Campus Central Carolina Technical work from CCTC faculty, staff, stu- Sumter County Historical Commis- EDUCATIONAL CONCERT HELD College dents and artists in the four-county sion and Sumter County Historical service area. The Gallery Upstairs and Society. On March 19, the USC Upstate COME SEE ME DAY reception is open to the public. The School of Education sponsored an ed- On March 15, Central Carolina show will remain on display until July AGNO ACCEPTED FOR ART SHOW ucational concert for local early child- Technical College held Come See Me 12. — Catherine M. Wood Junior Angelica Agno’s artwork has hood programs. More than 10 local Day. The program invited area high been accepted for ArtFields Jr., an art schools participated in the concert fea- school students to CCTC to learn University of South Carolina competition open to students through- turing Debbie Clement from “Rain- about admission and financial aid re- out South Carolina. The selection pro- bows Within Reach.” Clement is a na- quirements, as well as discover the 50 Sumter cess was extremely competitive with tive of Wisconsin and now resides in plus academic programs the college FIRE ANTS HAVE HEART more than 750 submissions from Florida. She performs for schools offers. GOLF TOURNAMENT RETURNS across the state. Agno’s work will across the United States. Her engaging Attendees were also introduced to move forward to compete in the sec- show features singing, dancing, sign Central Carolina Scholars, CCTC’s ini- The USC Sumter Athletics Depart- ondary category for cash prizes and language and audience participation. tiative that provides qualifying high ment has partnered with the Ameri- awards to be announced April 28. Art- Children are taught using visual, au- school seniors the first two years at can Heart Association to host a golf Fields, held in Lake City the week of ditory and kinesthetic modalities. Her CCTC tuition free. Students were di- tournament on Friday, April 20, at April 20-28, is one of the South’s pre- background in art and education en- vided between the Health Sciences Beech Creek Golf Course. The shot- mier art competitions and festivals. ables her to engage children and Center, Legal Studies Center, Main gun start will begin at 9 a.m. with a The goal of the show is to honor the adults in learning experiences during Campus, Advanced Manufacturing four-player Captain’s Choice format. artists of the Southeast with a week’s her performances. She has authored, Technology Training Center and the The tournament includes special hole- worth of celebration and competition illustrated and published three books. Natural Resources Management Cen- in-one options and prizes for longest in the heart of a traditional Southern The books feature a CD and the sign- ter. drive and closest to the pin. All pro- small town. More than $100,000 in language instructions. ceeds from the tournament will bene- prizes will be awarded based on the The concert was sponsored by the GRADUATION FAIR fit both Fire Ant Athletics and the input of every visitor to ArtFields and USC Upstate School of Education on Central Carolina Technical College American Heart Association. a panel of judges made up of ac- the Sumter Campus student teacher will host a Graduation Fair on Tues- For more information or to register claimed artists and educators. Agno organization, TEACh. At the end of day on Main Campus in building to play, please call USC Sumter Fund- was recommended for the show by her the day.Clements conducted a staff de- M500’s atrium from 10 a.m. to noon raising Coordinator Christie Stutz at art teacher, Mary Ann Reames. velopment for the staff and students. and 4 to 6 p.m. Students will have the (803) 938-3892. — Misty Hatfield For more information, contact Betty opportunity to have graduation por- COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Harrington or Gail Corning at (803) traits taken, gather information about Wilson Hall As of March 13, 90 percent of the 69 938-3702 or [email protected]. job searching, view class rings and members of the senior class received check the status of their graduation NOYES NAMED GLOBAL SCHOLAR merit-based scholarship offers totaling JOINT TRIP PLANNED applications. Senior Betsy Noyes received a Glob- more than $2.9 million to a four-year On Wednesday, the USC Upstate al Honors Scholarship from Gordon college or university. The following is School of Education on the Sumter ART SHOW OPENING AT College in Massachusetts. Valued at a partial list of scholarship recipients Campus will travel to Edventure to THE GALLERY UPSTAIRS $120,000, the scholarship covers the compiled from information submitted meet the USC Upstate education stu- Central Carolina Technical College full cost of tuition, room and board. In to the college counselor, Diane Rich- dents for a joint trip. The trip will in- Foundation Gallery of Art and Ex- addition, the scholarship provides for ardson. Anderson University offered a clude a guided tour of Edventure and pression will host an opening recep- international travel, an international Provost Scholarship to Zan Beasley, staff development. After the tour of tion on Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at internship with a global service orga- Furman University offered a Bell Edventure, the group will tour the Cap- The Gallery Upstairs on Main Cam- nization, seminars and cultural activi- Tower Scholarship to Steph Areford itol building. The goal is to familiarize pus, second floor of Building M500. ties. The Global Honors Scholars pro- and Amber Prewitt, and the Universi- all education students in the resources The show highlights artwork from gram prepares students to provide ty of South Carolina offered a Garnet available in our area and state. CCTC’s Industrial and Engineering Christ-honoring leadership in a multi- Scholar Award to Addy Carraway and Technology division along with art- cultural world, and scholars will form Madison Reaves. Jacob Cotton and SEE UPSTATE, PAGE A7 THE SUMTER ITEM EDUCATION SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 | A7 Students, seniors connect through cursive writing
DALLAS (AP) — Instead of logging in cursive, and the seniors would re- onto Facebook or refreshing the latest spond, also in cursive. Twitter feed, Nancy Miller patiently When the letters from the senior waits for more exciting news at her se- center arrive, they are scanned and nior living community: A hand-writ- displayed on the projector. The recipi- ten letter from her younger pen pal. ent then reads their letter to the entire The Dallas Morning News reports class. The third-graders take a few the two have never met, and neither extra seconds as they decipher the has any idea what their writing pal odd-looking tails and curly q's. With 20 looks like. letters from 20 seniors, the variance in But Miller does have a connection to cursive writing differs greatly. 9-year-old Ahan Jain: the Dallas Cow- "Some of it is slanted one way, some boys. the other, and we talk about what "Which is a wonderful connection," makes it easier or harder to read," said Miller. "I've been a Dallas Cow- said Gunter. boys fan since the 1960s when Roger The idea is to help the younger Staubach was the quarterback. So we crowd get used to cursive — both read- talk a lot about the Cowboys." ing and writing. But the assignment "We both talk about who they're has turned into much more. There are DAVID WOO / THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS VIA AP going to cut and who they're going to now 20 new friendships formed. The Karen Gunter, third-grade teacher at Good Shepherd Episcopal School, left, helps Sa- trade," said Ahan. students have also learned how to mantha Moseley, 9, write a letter back to pen pal Sue Standlee, a senior resident at When third-grade teacher Karen write (thank you) letters and show Presbyterian Village North in Dallas. Each senior is paired up with a student, and the Gunter displayed the Declaration of their emotions through penmanship. pair is writing cursive letters back and forth as part of a unique pen pal partnership. Independence in her classroom at "The kids cannot wait to get letters," Good Shepherd Episcopal School, her said Gunter. "They ask me most days, students were struggling. They 'Check the mail! Check the mail! few connections." really it's more on the gray side.) A couldn't read it. Cursive writing is Check the mail!'" Ahan says basically the same thing pizza party is scheduled for the se- taught at Good Shepherd, but reading Back at the senior center, Miller about Miller, in third-grade language niors to meet their pen pals. it is a whole different story. also gets excited for letters ad- of course, "She's really nice to me. When the school year is over, the That gave her the idea to partner dressed to her from Ahan. "I can tell She's smart and active." students may continue to write their with Presbyterian Village North, a se- he's very bright," Miller explained. The curiosities on what their pen pen pals, even though it's not re- nior living community in Dallas. The "He's articulate, he's interested in pals look like will be solved in April. quired. And the letters will be in cur- third-graders would write the seniors many different things, and we have a (Ahan thinks Miller has black hair; sive.
Jackson Jr. Administration Building Thomas Sumter, our students enjoy through second grade; intermediate, UPSTATE FROM PAGE A6 at 10 a.m. in conjunction with the an- great teachers who help them ask how which included grades 3-5; and mid- STUDENTS VISIT MUSEUM nual pre-Easter worship service. The and why. — Dr. F.L. Martin III dle school, composed of grades 6-8. ceremony will be held in the Neal- Sumter School District students were The USC Upstate on the Sumter Jones Auditorium, and Dr. Solomon Sumter School District recognized in all five areas of the Campus Social Studies students re- Jackson Jr. will deliver the message. competition. cently visited the Sumter County Mu- Jackson is a native of Columbia. He STAR TEACHER OF THE MONTH Winners in the Primary Literature seum and participated in two local presented a check in the amount of Casey Barth, an eighth-grade ELA Division were: first place, Braysen “quest” assignments. The students $10 million to the late Dr. Luns C. and English I Teacher at Chestnut Yeargin, Willow Drive Elementary were required to explore the Sumter Richardson, president of Morris Col- Oaks Middle School, was named the School; second place, Destiny Walkes, community and report back in a pre- lege, on Jan. 7, 2010. This was the larg- March Star Teacher of the Month. Willow Drive Elementary School; sentation on local resources related to est individual gift in the institution’s The Star Teacher program is spon- third place, Jaedon W. Howard, education, entertainment, govern- history. His first priority is the stu- sored by Community Broadcasters Kingsbury Elementary School; and ment, medical facilities and business dents, therefore, portions of Jackson’s and Staples. Casey was a guest on the third place, Nathan Anderson, Willow opportunities. The students also had gift were used to provide endowed stu- Good Morning Sumter Show on Drive Elementary. to travel the area of S.C. 261, known as dent scholarships, construct a new WDXY AM 1240 and FM 105.9 with Winners in the Intermediate Liter- The Kings Highway, and locate histor- dormitory and aid in the construction host Derek Burress and Interim Su- ature Division were all from Kings- ical markers. The goal is for all teach- of a new Student Health Services Cen- perintendent Debbie Hamm. In addi- bury Elementary School. Congratula- er candidates to know their local com- ter. Other designated capital develop- tion to appearing on the show, Casey tions to: first-place winner Addyson munity and the resources available. ment projects include construction of received a gift bag from Staples. McCants; second-place winner Alana a new administration building, the Casey has taught English language Jones and third-place winner Jordan SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT SET purchase of a new coach bus, the roof arts for the past six years, and four of T. Harvin. On Thursday, the USC Upstate replacement of an existing dorm, con- those years have been at Chestnut The first place winner in the Inter- TEACh organization will participate tinued landscaping and beautification Oaks Middle. She serves as the grade- mediate Photography Division was in a service learning project at a local of the campus and adding to the col- level leader, the representative for the Anna Alan from Alice Drive Elemen- day care to provide an egg hunt for lege’s general endowment. Teacher Advisory Council for Chest- tary. children. This project is in conjunc- Jackson describes learning God’s nut Oaks Middle School and the head The winners of the Primary Visual tion with learning to serve as we learn word and fellowshipping with some volleyball coach. Casey earned a Mas- Arts Division were: first place, Aniya to teach. — Betty Harrington outstanding teachers, preachers and ter of Education with a focus in Read- Lyles, Kingsbury Elementary School; students at the college as a “great ex- ing and Language Development. By and second place, Coral Hodge, Alice Morris College perience.” He publicly expresses his completing this degree, she earned the Drive Elementary School. gratitude for the time he spent in the Read to Succeed endorsement. Casey From Kingsbury Elementary NEW DIRECTOR OF SUMMER SCHOOL classroom of Morris College. Jackson has also earned the Gifted and Talent- School, the winners in the Intermedi- APPOINTED proudly shares how studying theology ed endorsement. Through her love for ate Visual Arts Division were: first at Morris College helped to mold him teaching and her commitment to the place, Taylor Greene; second place, Morris College has named Lorne as the person he is today. He truly in- field of education, Casey is completing Noah D. Lavigne; and third place, Lee as director of Summer School. Lee ternalizes the school’s motto, “Enter her Education Specialist degree. Monica Elaine Jackson. holds a Bachelor’s degree from the to Learn; Depart to Serve,” and he ex- Casey knows that she will be a teacher In the Intermediate Music Compo- University of Central Oklahoma and a emplifies this by his unselfish actions and a leader who fully supports her sition Division, Jasmine Anthony Master’s degree from Howard Univer- toward the improvement of education. students, parents, community, school from Kingsbury Elementary School sity. He taught in higher education — Anika Cobb and school district to the best of her placed first. since 2004 and has been with Morris ability. Mia Turner from Kingsbury Ele- College since 2010. Thomas Sumter Academy Casey was nominated by Emily mentary School placed first in the Applications for the 2018 summer Helms who is an eighth-grade student. Primary Dance Choreography Divi- school session are being accepted, and STUDENTS COMPETE IN SCIENCE FAIR She said Mrs. Barth is an excellent sion, and Rhiannon Green from Alice students are able to utilize the Pell teacher. She explains all topics in class Drive Elementary School placed first Grant to pay for summer school after very well, and if a student is confused, in the Intermediate Dance Choreog- the reinstatement of year-round Pell she does her best to help. She is also raphy Division. Grants by the federal government. very nice and caring, and she treats All 17 of our finalists’ submissions For more information regarding her students as if they were her own have advanced to the next level of summer school opportunities, please children. judging, which is the State PTA Re- contact the Morris College Office of flections. Admissions and Records at (803) 934- GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS CONTINUE 3225. The Greater Sumter Chamber of SPRING BREAK Commerce held the Golden Apple All Sumter School District schools SENIORS DEDICATED TO SERVICE Awards program at Furman Middle and offices will be closed March 30- Morris College graduating seniors School. Nominated by their teachers, April 6 for spring break. — Shelly Gal- Antwan Moore and Patrick Paul are guidance counselors or administra- loway dedicated to a life of service. The two tors, 12 students were recognized for have a combined 10 years of service in displaying exceptional citizenship the armed forces. Several Thomas Sumter Academy and character. Each student received CAMPUS CORNER Moore, a sociology major from Sum- high school students competed recent- a certificate and a proclamation ter, is an Army veteran, while Paul, a ly in the Regional Science Fair held in signed by Mayor Joseph T. McElveen Troy University recreation administration major from Columbia. Participating students are: and County Council Chairman James Florence, is an Air Force veteran. The back row — Michael Conte, Tirth T. McCain Jr. TROY, Alabama — Santino Sims of two have served in places such as Iraq, Patel, Cameron Dixon, Trey Bolton, Congratulations to the following Sumter graduated from Troy University Afghanistan and Kuwait, as well as Mason Studer, Dazjuan Butler, Jarret students: Quindon Dais, Taddyana during Term 3 of the 2017-18 academic undisclosed locations. Both young Butzer and Tristan Furrow; and front Hicks, Blake Dew, Abbigail McIntosh, year. men plan to continue a life of service row — Carrington Turner, Ava New- Joel Sinner, Taylor Gooden, Quinn Sims graduated with the Bachelor of after their matriculation through Mor- man, Ava Claus, Allie Lindler and Welsh, Emmalee Browder, Shadaya Science degree. ris College. Maci Willetts. Alyssa Law, not pic- McBride, Cody Ardis, Seth Scandurro Logan Cruse of Sumter has been Upon graduation, Moore plans to tured, also participated. and Tamonnie Floyd. named to the Chancellor’s List at Troy obtain his Master’s Degree in Educa- These students had myriad science The Golden Apple Awards pro- University for Term 3 of the 2017-18 aca- tion Psychology. He plans to become a projects that once again exhibit the gram, which is held at each high demic year. school counselor and affect change in TSA difference. Asking a question, school and middle school in Sumter The Chancellor’s List honors full-time the lives of students in their formative forming a hypothesis and working School District, is presented by Cater- undergraduate students who are regis- years and reinforce their desire for through the steps of the scientific pillar Inc. Gold sponsors are Kaydon tered for at least 12 semester hours and higher education. Paul, who already method are important foundational Corp., Nu-Idea School Supply and the who earn a grade-point average of 4.0. has job offers in his field, plans to ob- skills that must be part of lifetime of University of South Carolina Sumter. tain his Master’s in Counseling while learning. Sherman College continuing to develop his non profit Elementary, middle and high school DISTRICT PTA XIII REFLECTIONS organization, Keep Passing Blessings, are where students build a solid foun- WINNERS NAMED SPARTANBURG — Vice President that is dedicated to mentoring young dation that prepares them for college The South Carolina PTA District for Academic Affairs Joe Donofrio, males. and for life. Our students at Thomas XIII, representing Sumter, Lee and D.C., A.C.P., is pleased to announce Both young men have been excellent Sumter set themselves apart through Clarendon counties, held its annual the following local students included role models on campus and have pro- their problem-based learning skills — Reflections program recently. Reflec- on Sherman College’s Dean’s List for vided service to youth in and around to think critically and not be afraid of tions honors local student achieve- grades earned during the fall 2017 aca- the Sumter community. making mistakes and learning from ment in the areas of photography, vi- demic quarter: Christopher Gardner those mistakes to create something sual arts, music composition, dance of Bishopville and Letitia Smith of BUILDING DEDICATION / PRE-EASTER even better. choreography and literature. Sumter. WORSHIP SERVICE One of the best things children do — Within each area of the competi- Dean’s List students have achieved a On Thursday, Morris College will that we tend to grow out of at some tion, the categories were primary, grade-point average of at least 3.5 for hold a dedication for the Solomon point — is to ask the question why? At which included pre-kindergarten the quarter. A8 | MARCH 25, 2018 EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN 2014 THE SUMTER ITEM
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COMMENTARY Why conservative Christians sticking with the president
ASHINGTON — As “60 Minutes” prepares to air its interview with adult-film actress WStormy Daniels, conservative Christians are being accused of hypocrisy. How can so-called “values voters” continue to stand with President Trump despite revelations that he allegedly had affairs with a porn star and a Playboy model and paid them for their silence?
No doubt some Christian promise to “appoint justices leaders have gone too far in to the Supreme Court who rationalizing Trump’s past will strictly interpret the personal behavior and excus- Constitution and not legis- ing his offensive comments late from the bench.” while in office. He is a deeply The president is moving at flawed man. But Trump does record pace to fill the federal have one moral quality that appeals courts with young deserves admiration: He conservative judges who will keeps his promises. protect life and religious free- During the 2016 campaign, dom for decades. He also ful- COMMENTARY Trump pledged to defend reli- filled his promise to defend gious liberty, stand up for un- the Little Sisters from gov- born life and appoint ernment bullying, by Newsprint tariffs would affect all of us conservative jurists to expanding the reli- the Supreme Court gious and conscience here are two things won’t be. ply newspapers with the and federal appeals exemption to the you need to know These facts are impor- paper they need. Mills courts. And he has Obamacare contra- about newspapers. tant because the paper cost hundreds of millions done exactly what he ception mandate to T Newspapers are your newspaper is printed of dollars to build and can promised. The abor- cover both nonprofit important to community on is under attack. take many years to be tion-rights lobby and for-profit organi- life and democracy. Always One small paper mill in safely situated in compli- NARAL complains zations. have been. We at the Na- Washington State is trying ance with environmental that Trump has been Marc Thiessen Trump ordered the tional Newspaper Associa- to use the federal trade and rules. With demand fall- “relentless” on these creation of the Con- tion think it is important tariff laws to make this ing, no one is going to in- fronts, declaring his science and Religious for all sorts paper — newsprint, or un- vest in a massive expan- administration “the worst ... Freedom Division at the De- of newspa- coated groundwood paper, sion of U.S. newsprint. that we’ve ever seen.” That is partment of Health and pers to sur- in paper parlance — about Over the short term, tar- more important to most Human Services to protect vive for the 50 percent more expensive. iffs could force the price Christian conservatives than the civil rights of doctors, sake of a This mill has complained of paper up and the New what the president may have nurses and other health-care free society to the U.S. Department of York investors who own done with a porn actress workers who refuse to take — the very Commerce and Interna- the Washington State mill more than 10 years ago. part in procedures such as large and tional Trade Commission could gain. Trump’s election came as abortion, reversing an the very about international compe- But our country will religious liberty was under Obama-era policy that re- Susan Rowell small ones, tition. If it succeeds, the lose. Fragile newspapers unprecedented attack. The quired them to do so. And his the liberal prices of newspaper print- will vanish. Challenged Obama administration was Justice Department issued 25- ones, the ing will skyrocket. The re- newspapers will have to trying to force the Little Sis- page guidance to federal conservative ones, the mid- sources available for every- cut back. Even healthy ters of the Poor to violate agencies instructing them to dle-of-the-road ones, the thing else your local news- newspapers are going to their religious conscience and protect the religious liberty ones with no viewpoint but paper may need or want to have to find ways to absorb facilitate payment for aborti- in the execution of federal just important news, all of do for you will be stran- a daunting new cost. And facient drugs and other con- law. them. Some are our mem- gled. who will pay? traceptives. During oral argu- While Clinton promised to bers. Many are not. We de- Canadian paper produc- Everyone who relies on a ments in the Obergefell v. repeal the Hyde Amendment fend them anyway. Ameri- ers have supplied the U.S. newspaper to tell the local Hodges case, President barring federal funds for ca needs them like we need for many years. They stories, cover elections, ad- Barack Obama’s solicitor abortion, Trump has been a oxygen. have some natural advan- vertise sales, get pictures general told the Supreme pro-life champion. He became The second is that even tages over U.S. papermak- of the winning touchdown Court that churches and uni- the first president to address if your newspaper seems ers because of hydroelec- and cheer the economic de- versities could lose their tax- the March for Life when he to be “online,” the digital tric power and shipping velopment people on in exempt status if they opposed spoke by satellite video from copy that you may count costs. More than a dozen their work of creating new same-sex marriage. the White House’s Rose Gar- on probably couldn’t exist U.S. mills have stopped jobs. Hillary Clinton promised to den. He reinstated and ex- if there weren’t a printed making newsprint in the That worries me. If it escalate those attacks. In panded the “Mexico City poli- newspaper behind it. The last decade because de- worries you, pay a visit 2015, she declared at the cy” — which prohibits U.S. newspaper in print sup- mand for paper has de- www.stopnewsprinttariffs. Women in the World Summit foreign aid from going to ports all of the other ver- clined. Today, even if Ca- org and be informed. that “religious beliefs ... have groups that perform or pro- sions economically. So, if nadian paper disappeared to be changed” — perhaps the mote abortion. He signed leg- the printed version disap- because of high tariffs Susan Rowell is publisher most radical threat to reli- islation overturning an peared, you can’t assume being proposed to the fed- of The Lancaster News and gious liberty ever delivered Obama-era regulation that all would be well because eral government, the U.S. president of the National by a major presidential candi- prohibited states from de- it is online anyway. It paper mills could not sup- Newspaper Association. date. Had Clinton won, she funding abortion service pro- would have replaced the late viders. conservative Justice Antonin Indeed, Trump has argu- Scalia with a liberal jurist, ably done more in his first giving the Supreme Court a year in office to protect life WHO REPRESENTS YOU liberal judicial-activist major- and religious freedom than SUMTER COUNTY 317 W. Bartlette St. Steven Corley District 64 PO Box 57, Sumter, 29151 ity. any modern president. Little COUNCIL Sumter, SC 29150 115 Radcliff Drive 117 N. Brooks St. (803) 775-1263 (business) (803) 773-2353 (home) Sumter, SC 29150 Manning, SC 29102 (803) 212-6132 (Columbia) The impact would have wonder that religious conser- DISTRICT 1 (803) 607-2777 (cell) (803) 305-1566 (803) 938-3087 (home) been immediate, as the court vatives stick with him despite Christopher F. Sumpter II [email protected] (803) 212-6929 (Columbia) NATIONAL LAWMAKERS 1200 Broad St., PMB 180 DISTRICT 7 prepares to decide two cases the Daniels revelations. This Sumter, SC 29154 Eugene Baten WARD 5 Rep. Murrell Smith Jr., Rep. Ralph Norman — 5th crucial to religious liberty. is not to say that Christians (803) 305-9375 (cell) PO Box 3193 Robert Galiano R-Sumter District [email protected] Sumter, SC 29151 608 Antlers Drive District 67 2350 Rayburn HOB In Masterpiece Cakeshop v. don’t think a culture of fideli- (803) 773-0815 (home) Sumter, SC 29150 PO Box 580 Washington, D.C. 20515 Colorado Civil Rights Com- ty is important. But the cul- DISTRICT 2 [email protected] (803) 469-0005 Sumter, SC 29151 (202) 225-5501 mission, the court will soon ture of life is important too. Artie Baker [email protected] (803) 778-2471 (business) 3680 Bakersfield Lane SUMTER CITY COUNCIL (803) 778-1643 (fax) Rep. Jim Clyburn — 6th District determine whether the gov- So is a culture that is welcom- WARD 6 Dalzell, SC 29040 David Merchant (803) 734-3042 (Columbia) 319 Cannon House Office Building ernment can compel a U.S. ing to religious believers 803-469-3638 (home) MAYOR 26 Paisley Park [email protected] Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3315 DISTRICT 3 Joseph T. McElveen Jr. Sumter, SC 29150 citizen to violate his con- rather than waging war on 1703 Gervais St. James Byrd Jr. 20 Buford St. (803) 773-1086 Rep. J. David Weeks, D-Sumter science and participate in them. PO Box 1913 Sumter, SC 29150 [email protected] District 51 Columbia, SC 29201 speech that violates his sin- No one upholds Trump as Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 773-0382 2 Marlborough Court (803) 799-1100 (803) 468-1719 (cell) [email protected] STATE LAWMAKERS Sumter, SC 29154 [email protected] cerely held religious beliefs. moral exemplar. He is not the (803) 436-2108 (fax) WARD 1 (803) 775-5856 (business) (803) 734-3102 (Columbia) Sen. Lindsey Graham In National Institute of most religious president we [email protected] Thomas J. Lowery Rep. Will Wheeler, D-Bishopville 829 Legare St. District 50 290 Russell Senate Office Building Family Life Advocates v. have ever had, but he may be DISTRICT 4 Sen. Gerald Malloy, Washington, DC 20510 Charles T. Edens Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 484-5454 (office, Bishopville) Becerra, the court will de- the most pro-religion presi- (803) 773-9298 (803) 212-6958 (office, Columbia) D-Darlington (202) 224-5972 3250 Home Place Road District 29 Midlands Regional Office cide whether the state of dent. Christian conservatives Sumter, SC 29150 [email protected] (803) 428-3161 (home) (803) 229-2407 (cell) 1216 Salem Road 508 Hampton Street, Suite 202 California can compel pro- are judging Trump not by his (803) 775-0044 (home) WARD 2 Hartsville, SC 29550 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 236-5759 (cell) Ione Dwyer (843) 339-3000 (803) 933-0112 (main) life crisis pregnancy centers faith, but by his works. And [email protected] PO Box 1492 Rep. Wendy C. Brawley, D-Hopkins (803) 212-6148 (Columbia) to advertise access to abor- when it comes to life and lib- Sumter, SC 29151 Sen. Tim Scott DISTRICT 5 (803) 481-4284 District 70 tion to their clients, in viola- erty, his works are good. PO Box 5 Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, 167 Russell Senate Office Building Vivian Fleming-McGhaney [email protected] http://bit.ly/2t0Mljq D-Manning Washington, DC 20510 tion of their conscience. 9770 Lynches River Road WARD 3 District 36 (202) 224-6121 Lynchburg, SC 29080 217 Sagemont Drive, Hopkins Those cases are being heard Follow Marc A. Thiessen on Calvin K. Hastie Sr. 29061 PO Box 156, Manning, 29102 (202) 228-5143 (fax) (803) 437-2797 (home) 810 S. Main St. (803) 435-8117 (home) 1301 Gervais St., Suite 825 not by five liberals but five Twitter, @marcthiessen. (803) 495-3247 (office) Home: (803) 776-9286 Sumter, SC 29150 Office: (803) 212-6961 (803) 212-6108 (Columbia) Columbia, SC 29201 conservatives, including [email protected] (803) 774-7776 (803) 771-6112 [email protected] Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, (803) 771-6455 (fax) Justice Neil M. Gorsuch — © 2018, The Washington Post DISTRICT 6 Rep. Dr. Robert L. Ridgeway III, D-Clarendon D-Sumter because Trump kept his Writers Group James T. McCain Jr. WARD 4 District 35
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the building for events. FACILITY Edens said the center will FROM PAGE A1 also be useful when Sumter hosts sporting events at the 7,000 square feet and has two park. It will be very convenient stories — approximately 3,500 to have a space near the sports square feet each — with class- complex to accommodate large rooms and a multi-purpose groups during tournaments, he room with a view of the water said. on the property, said Gary Edens said the approximately Mixon, Sumter County admin- $900,000 project is funded with istrator. money from Sumter County, And the facility will be paint- left over money from the 2008 ed Colonial blue, which is fit- Capital Penny Sales Tax used to ting for Patriot Park, he said. construct the Patriot Park Though the use of the build- Sports Complex, and contribu- ing has expanded, Edens said, tions from the state. the educational purpose is still There are also plans to build the main focus. a gazebo on a small island of “It’s going to be really nice,” land in the pond, he said, but he said. that part of the project has not Every school will be able to started yet. access the building and use the The center is going to fit in RHONDA BARRICK / THE SUMTER ITEM classrooms, he said, and the nicely, he said, nestled into the The new Patriot Park Pavilion will provide educational and event space for the public at the park begin- public will also be able to rent setting of the park. ning sometime this summer.
Base, roads and infrastruc- veteran and is a member of he would continue to regular- mind you speaking to him, RABON ture in the county, working the American Legion Post 15 ly hold community gather- and he enjoys speaking to FROM PAGE A1 on the litter problem and and VFW Post 3034. ings to understand the needs you as well.” working with law enforce- His bio also lists that he in every community of the District 2 represents the North Myrtle Beach Cham- ment to keep Sumter as a serves on the board of direc- district. northwest portion of the ber of Commerce. According safe place to live. tors for The Salvation Army He and his wife have two county to include the west to his biography, while active Baker has served continu- of Sumter. children and are members of side of the City of Sumter, in Myrtle Beach, Rabon also ously on county council since Rabon said he’s never run Alice Drive Baptist Church. parts of Dalzell and State- made several trips to Wash- winning the November 2002 for elected office before. He Peggy Garrett, a Sumter burg and Shaw Air Force ington, D.C., lobbying for the election over Democrat Rudy said he will hold community resident, said she will sup- Base. Interstate 73 project for the Singleton. His only opposi- meetings in various subdivi- port Rabon. The Republican Primary coastal area. tion for the District 2 seat sions between now and June “I think Bubba would be will be June 12. Filing for the He said he thinks his expe- since then was in the June to spread the word on his good at anything he tried,” primary continues through rience as a businessman 2010 primary, when he defeat- campaign. If elected, he said Garrett said. “He doesn’t March 30. would serve Sumter County ed GOP challenger Reb Rich- well on council. ardson, according to the “I have been in business, county’s election commis- and I know the needs of the sion. Baker has never faced a small businessman,” Rabon challenger in the November said. “I’ve also been in the de- election since Singleton in velopment business, and I ’02. know what it takes to help a Rabon said he thinks it’s community grow and get de- time for a change. velopments complete.” “It’s time to get some new If elected, Rabon said his blood in there and some dif- focus areas would be helping ferent ideas,” Rabon said. to maintain Shaw Air Force Rabon, 69, is also a military Holy Week EXCEPTIONAL EXCITING EXPERIENCED
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PREP BASEBALL PREP BASEBALL South Florence hands Sumter Taking it 10-2 whipping BY DENNIS BRUNSON on the [email protected]
The Sumter High School baseball team had a chance to take control of Region VI-5A road with a victory over South Flor- ence on Friday at Gamecock Field. After giving up five runs in the top of the first inning though, it was pretty obvious SHS would have to settle for being in a tie with the Bruins. SF rode the pitching of left- hander Will Hardee and added five more runs the rest of the way for a 10-2 victory. Sumter, which committed five errors and had just four hits, dropped to 4-6 on the sea- son and 4-1 in the region. South Florence improved to 8-4 and pulled even with the Game- cocks at 4-1. “I told the guys (in a postgame meeting) that this SHUMAKE happens to the Atlanta Braves, the New York Yankees, the Baltimore Orioles,” SHS head coach Brooks Shumake said of the poor performance. “It’s baseball and you’re going to have a game like this some- times.” Both teams had played on TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM Thursday, Sumter beating Laurence Manning’s Andrew Boyd prepares to deliver a pitch in the Swampcats’ 8-6 victory over Wilson Hall on Friday at Baron Field. Conway 2-0 while the Bruins lost to West Florence 7-0. Sumter started left-hander LMA rallies to beat Wilson Hall 8-6 at Baron Field Ethan Brown on the mound, and he lasted just three bat- BY EDDIE LITAKER valry, rallying from a 4-1 deficit with with 101 pitches but surrendered four ters. Hardee led off the game Special to The Sumter Item three runs in the fifth and four in the consecutive hits and all three runs in with a single before Korique sixth before holding off a seventh-in- the fifth before Daniel Reynolds and Rainey drew a walk. A base hit The two teams that account for the ning Baron rally for an 8-6 win. Daulton Dabbs worked the sixth and by Austin Moore loaded the past four SCISA 3A baseball state LMA head coach Barry Hatfield, who seventh innings. bases and led to Shumake championships renewed acquaintances is attempting to lead the Swampcats to “We got his pitch count up and we bringing in righty Seth Posey. on Friday at Baron Field. an unprecedented third consecutive 3A started hitting the ball kind of like I ex- He walked Jameson Purvis As is usually the case when Lau- state title, gave credit to Wilson Hall pected,” said Hatfield, whose team ran on four pitches to force in a rence Manning Academy and Wilson starter Charlton Commander for bat- its record to 6-0 and 2-0 in Region II run. Posey struck out Joshua Hall meet in any sport, it was a highly tling through the effects of a 2-day while winning at Wilson Hall for the Collins and got Kevin Brown to competitive game that went back and stomach virus to pitch five full innings. first time in Hatfield’s 8-year tenure at hit a chopper to Joey Pereira at forth and was not decided until late. Commander, who struggled through a the school. “But we were able to This time it was the Swampcats com- 32-pitch first inning and ran his pitch SEE SHS, PAGE B6 ing away with a rare road win in the ri- count to 52 after the second, closed SEE RIVALS, PAGE B6
USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CLEMSON MEN’S BASKETBALL South Carolina advances with 79-63 win over Buffalo
BY JOHN KEKIS helps my teammates,” Wilson said. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “That’s the biggest thing. That’s my goal, whether it’s screaming at one ALBANY, N.Y. — That the upstate or just screaming at everyone. That’s New York crowd wasn’t rooting for just how I operate. I really try to use South Carolina didn’t matter one bit that on every possession. to A’ja Wilson. Her imposing pres- “We have to let each other know ence inside and her booming voice that everything’s going to be OK.” proved enough for the Gamecocks to That reassurance didn’t come until escape Buffalo. late in the game. The 6-foot-5 Wilson, the consensus The Gamecocks led 55-48 entering first pick in the next WNBA draft, the fourth quarter, and the Bulls had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Alex- stayed with them. A layup by Autumn is Jennings added 20 points, and Jones cut the lead to five, but after South Carolina held off the upstart South Carolina committed a turnover, Bulls 79-63 on Saturday to keep alive Buffalo center Cassie Oursler lost the its quest to defend its national title. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “I just feel like my energy really SEE USC, PAGE B3 Clemson’s Gabe DeVoe (10) heads to the basket as Kansas’ Devonte’ Graham (4) and Malik Newman defend during the second half of the Tigers’ 80-76 loss to the Jay- hawks in their regional semifinal game in the NCAA tournament on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska. Clemson’s NCAA run carries burden of higher expectations BY PETE IACOBELLI ence champion Auburn in the round THE ASSOCIATED PRESS of 32. The run for fifth-seeded Clem- son ended Friday night with an 80-76 COLUMBIA — Clemson exceeded loss to top-seeded Kansas in the Mid- all expectations with its run to the west Regional. Sweet 16. The Tigers won’t have the “It’s just been an unbelievable plea- luxury of surprise next year. sure to coach these guys,” Brownell Clemson was voted 13th in the 15- said after the defeat. “They’ve been team Atlantic Coast Conference last tremendous all season.” October with many wondering if this Clemson tied a team record for would be the last of coach Brad season wins and won 11 ACC games THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Brownell. He was entering his eighth in a season for the first time. The Ti- South Carolina’s Alexis Jennings, center, tries to go up for a shot between Buffalo’s season running the team, with just gers won’t fly under the radar next Katherine Ups, right, and Cassie Oursler, left, during the Gamecocks’ 79-63 victory on one NCAA appearance — in 2011. year. The bulk of this year’s group is Saturday in a semifinal game in the Albany regional of the NCAA tournament in Al- Instead, the Tigers rolled to a 25-10 back — leading scorer Marquise bany, N.Y. Defending national champion USC will face top-ranked Connecticut on record, including a startling 31-point Monday in the regional final. victory over Southeastern Confer- SEE TIGERS, PAGE B4 B2 | SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM
AUTO RACING STP 500 LINEUP
Saturday qualifying, ccd.; race Sunday 17. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford. At Martinsville Speedway 18. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. Martinsville, Va. 19. (43) Darrell Wallace Jr., Chevrolet. Champion Truex on pole after Lap length: 0.526 miles 20. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet. Car number in parentheses 21. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet. Lineup in owner points order 22. (37) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet. 1. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota. 23. (19) Daniel Suarez, Toyota. 2. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota. 24. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford. 3. (22) Joey Logano, Ford. 25. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet. weather washes out qualifying 4. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford. 26. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet. 5. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford. 27. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford. 6. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota. 28. (38) David Ragan, Ford. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) Truck Race and set the Cup which cars are only on track 7. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet. 29. (95) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet. 8. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford. 30. (51) Harrison Rhodes, Chevrolet. — Weather washed out quali- field by owner’s points. for two days instead of three, 9. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford. 31. (32) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford. fying for NASCAR’s first stop The Truck Race is now it saves teams money and 10. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford. 32. (13) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet. 11. (41) Kurt Busch, Ford. 33. (15) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet. this season at a short track scheduled to resume after gives the drivers time to do 12. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet. 34. (23) Gray Gaulding, Toyota. and Martin Truex Jr. will 13. (20) Erik Jones, Toyota. 35. (72) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet. Sunday’s Cup event. fan events. 14. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet. 36. (00) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet. start Sunday Truex is the defending Cup NASCAR was hopeful the 15. (21) Paul Menard, Ford. 37. (96) DJ Kennington, Toyota. from the pole at Series champion and is com- weather would clear and both 16. (88) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet. 38. (55) JJ Yeley, Chevrolet. Martinsville ing off his first victory of Cup and Trucks can be com- Speedway. the season last week in Cali- pleted on Sunday. Next week- victories at Martinsville. a 28-race winless streak dat- There was no fornia. He led both of Satur- end is the first scheduled When asked how he can get a ing back to last June. One qualifying ses- day’s practice sessions, break for the Cup Series since 10th victory at Martinsville, driver who didn’t have much sion because of a which NASCAR was lucky to the season began in early Feb- Johnson quipped: “I think sympathy for Johnson’s TRUEX wintry mix that get in before the weather dis- ruary at Daytona. survive the snowstorm and plight was Keselowski. “It’s moved through rupted its first two-day “en- Brad Keselowski is the de- see what happens with the hard to feel bad for a guy the Virginia area hanced weekend” of the fending race winner and Jim- weather.” who has won 83 races. There and halted the Truck Series year. mie Johnson, who has opened Much has been made are a lot worse problems race after just 23 laps Satur- NASCAR is trying a new at- this season in a slump, leads about the slump for the sev- going on in the world,” Kes- day. NASCAR postponed the tack in certain markets in all active drivers with nine en-time champion, who is in elowski said.
SCOREBOARD SPORTS ITEMS South Pointe Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. MONDAY TV, RADIO Junior Varsity Softball Denver at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. East Clarendon at Lake View, 5:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Detroit, 7 p.m. TODAY New York at Charlotte, 7 p.m. 6 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: New Bulldogs whip Varsity Boys Tennis Memphis at Minnesota, 8 p.m. York Mets vs. St. Louis from Jupiter, Fla. (MLB Sumter at Lower Richland, 5 p.m. Boston at Phoenix, 10 p.m. NETWORK). Manning at Lugoff-Elgin, 5 p.m. 9 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Tampa TUESDAY Bay vs. Pittsburgh from Bradenton, Fla. (MLB Middle School Track and Field San Antonio at Washington, 7 p.m. NETWORK). Ebenezer, Furman, Hillcrest at Chestnut Oaks, TBA Denver at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Gamecocks12-3, 10 a.m. — PGA Golf: World Golf Championships-Dell Alice Drive, Mayewood at Bates (at Memorial Chicago at Houston, 8 p.m. Technologies Match Play Semifinal Matches from Stadium), TBA Cleveland at Miami, 8 p.m. Austin, Texas (GOLF). Portland at New Orleans, 8 p.m. 11 a.m. — College Baseball: Army vs. Navy from TUESDAY Dallas at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Baltimore (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Varsity Baseball Indiana at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. lead series 2-0 11 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Australian Grand Sumter at Socastee, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Prix from Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). Darlington at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. 11 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s Lugoff-Elgin at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m. and Men’s Third-Round Matches from Key Laurence Manning at Manning, 6:30 p.m. ATHENS, Ga. – Georgia pounded Biscayne, Fla. (TENNIS). Columbia at Lee Central, 6 p.m. MLB SPRING TRAINING South Carolina 12-3 on Saturday at Noon — NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh East Clarendon at Green Sea-Floyds, 6:30 p.m. (WIS 10). Thomas Sumter at Carolina, 6:30 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE Foley Field to win the 3-game South- Noon — College Lacrosse: Notre Dame at Ohio State eastern Conference baseball series. (ESPNU). Varsity and JV Baseball W L Pct. Wilson Hall at Florence Christian, 4 p.m. Boston 19 9 0.679 Noon — Road Racing: IAAF World Half Marathon Houston 18 9 0.667 The Bulldogs won on Friday 7-5. The Championships from Valencia, Spain (NBC SPORTS Williamsburg at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Patrick Henry at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. Cleveland 18 12 0.600 final game of the series is scheduled NETWORK). Baltimore 16 11 0.593 Noon — College Baseball: Arkansas at Florida (SEC Junior Varsity Baseball New York 17 12 0.586 for today at 1 p.m. NETWORK). Sumter at Dreher (DH), 5:30 p.m. Kansas City 16 12 0.571 All of the Gamecocks’ runs came on 1 p.m. — College Baseball: Louisiana State at Chicago 15 12 0.556 Vanderbilt (ESPN2). B Team Baseball Oakland 13 14 0.481 solo home runs by Carlos Cortes, Dreher at Sumter (DH), 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Atlanta Seattle 13 14 0.481 Wilson Hall at Williamsburg, 5 p.m. Jacob Olson and Hunter Taylor. vs. Detroit from Lakeland, Fla. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Minnesota 12 13 0.480 Thomas Sumter at Carolina, 4 p.m. 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: New Tampa Bay 13 15 0.464 USC dropped to 13-10 on the season York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay from Port Charlotte, Junior Varsity Boys Golf Toronto 13 16 0.448 and 1-4 in the SEC. The Bulldogs im- Fla. (MLB NETWORK). Sumter at Manning Varsity (at Wyboo Golf Club), Los Angeles 13 17 0.433 1 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Cleveland at Brooklyn 4:30 p.m. Detroit 11 15 0.423 proved to 17-6 and 4-1. (NBA TV). Texas 7 22 0.241 1 p.m. — College Baseball: Clemson at Louisville Varsity Boys Soccer CLEMSON-LOUISVILLE GAME RAINED OUT (WJMZ-FM 93.1). Socastee at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE 2 p.m. — College Baseball: South Carolina at Georgia Cross at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. (WNKT-FM 107.5). W L Pct. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Clemson and 2 p.m. — College Softball: North Carolina at Notre Varsity and JV Boys Soccer Milwaukee 19 9 0.679 Louisville are scheduled to play a dou- Dame (ESPNU). Crestwood at Lakewood, 6 p.m. San Diego 15 9 0.625 2 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m. Chicago 17 11 0.607 bleheader today beginning at 11 a.m. Series STP 500 from Martinsville, Va. (FOX SPORTS St. Louis 16 11 0.593 after the second game of the Atlantic 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). Varsity Girls Soccer Miami 15 11 0.577 Socastee at Sumter, 6 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — PGA Golf: Corales Puntacana Resort & Los Angeles 15 14 0.517 Coast Conference series set for Satur- Crestwood at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Club Championship Final Round from Punta Canta, San Francisco 13 15 0.464 day was postponed due to rain. Dominican Republic (GOLF). Varsity Softball Colorado 12 14 0.462 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: World Golf Championships-Dell Sumter at Socastee, 6 p.m. Atlanta 13 16 0.448 Clemson won the series opener on Technologies Match Play Championship and Third- Columbia at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Arizona 12 15 0.444 Friday by a 3-1 score. Place Matches from Austin, Texas (WIS 10). Thomas Sumter at Carolina, 6 p.m. Washington 12 16 0.429 3 p.m. — College Baseball: Kansas State at Texas Patrick Henry at Clarendon Hall, 6 p.m. Philadelphia 12 16 0.429 Jacob Hennessy pitched a career Christian (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). North Walterboro Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 Cincinnati 10 18 0.357 high 7 1/3 innings to get the win for 3 p.m. — College Baseball: Alabama at Tennessee p.m. Pittsburgh 10 18 0.357 (SEC NETWORK). New York 9 18 0.333 the Tigers. He scattered five hits and 4 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Varsity and JV Softball Northeast Regional Championship Match from Crestwood at Lugoff-Elgin, 5:30 p.m. SATURDAY two walks, allowing just one run while Worcester, Mass. (ESPN2). East Clarendon at Green Sea-Floyds, 5:30 p.m. Boston 6, Houston 0 Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 3:45 p.m. striking out six. 4 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago Miami 4, Washington 3 Cubs vs. Kansas City from Surprise, Ariz. (GOLF). Varsity Boys Tennis St. Louis 8, N.Y. Mets 7 Kyle Wilkie had a 2-run double for 5 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions Socastee at Sumter, 5 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (ss) 8, Atlanta 3 Clemson, which improved to 17-5 over- Rapiscan Systems Classic Final Round from Biloxi, Manning at Camden, 5 p.m. Philadelphia 4, Detroit 1 Miss. (GOLF). Pittsburgh 7, Tampa Bay 5 all and 4-3 in the ACC. Drew Wharton 5 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s Varsity Track and Field N.Y. Yankees (ss) 13, Toronto 6 had an RBI double. and Men’s Third-Round Matches from Key Lee Central at Lamar, 7 p.m. Chicago White Sox 7, L.A. Dodgers 3 Biscayne, Fla. (TENNIS). Robert E. Lee at Wilson Hall, 3:45 p.m. Cleveland 10, Texas 3 The Cardinals fell to 17-5 and 3-4. 6 p.m. — NBA Basketball: New York at Washington Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 4 p.m. Milwaukee 10, Oakland 5 (NBA TV). JV Track and Field San Diego 6, Cincinnati 2 WESTERN CAROLINA 8 6:30 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Thomas Sumter at Orangeburg Prep, TBA Arizona (ss) vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:10 CITADEL 5 Midwest Regional Championship Match from p.m. Allentown, Pa. (ESPNU). Kansas City 4, Arizona (ss) 4 7 p.m. — College Softball: Texas A&M at Florida Minnesota vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m. CHARLESTON — The Citadel lost (ESPN2). NBA STANDINGS San Francisco vs. Sacramento at Sacramento, CA, to Western Carolina 8-5 in the first 7 p.m. — LPGA Golf: Kia Classic Final Round from 9:05 p.m. Carlsbad, Calif. (GOLF). EASTERN CONFERENCE Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 game of a doubleheader on Saturday 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Boston at Minnesota (NBC Atlantic Division p.m. at Joe Riley Park. SPORTS NETWORK). Colorado vs. Chicago Cubs (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., 10:05 8:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Utah at Golden State W L Pct GB p.m. The twinbill was being played be- (NBA TV). x-Toronto 54 19 .740 — 9 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los x-Boston 49 23 .681 4½ TODAY cause of the threat of rain on Sunday. Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels (MLB Philadelphia 41 30 .577 12 Miami (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 12:10 The Bulldogs won the opening game NETWORK). New York 26 47 .356 28 p.m. Midnight — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Brooklyn 23 50 .315 31 Atlanta vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. in the Southern Conference series Arizona vs. Colorado (MLB NETWORK). Southeast Division Baltimore vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 opener for both teams on Friday, beat- 3 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: San p.m. Francisco at Oakland (MLB NETWORK). W L Pct GB Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. ing WCU 5-1. Washington 40 32 .556 — Houston vs. Miami (ss) at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Former Wilson Hall standout Wil- MONDAY Miami 39 34 .534 1½ N.Y. Yankees vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 6 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: St. Louis Charlotte 32 41 .438 8½ 1:05 p.m. liam Kinney had a double and a run vs. Washington (MLB NETWORK). Orlando 21 51 .292 19 St. Louis vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., batted in for The Citadel in Friday’s 9 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Atlanta 21 52 .288 19½ 1:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Philadelphia from Clearwater, Fla. Central Division Pittsburgh vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. contest. He was 2-for-5 in Saturday’s (MLB NETWORK). Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 first game. 11 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s W L Pct GB p.m. Round-of-16 Matches and Men’s Third-Round x-Cleveland 43 29 .597 — Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. The Bulldogs were 10-12 and the Cat- Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (TENNIS). Indiana 42 31 .575 1½ Milwaukee vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., amounts 3-18 entering the final game. 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Milwaukee 38 34 .528 5 3:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh from Bradenton, Fla. Detroit 32 40 .444 11 Seattle vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. JUSTIN THOMAS ENJOYS ANOTHER SHORT (MLB NETWORK). Chicago 24 48 .333 19 San Francisco vs. Oakland at Oakland, CA, 4:05 p.m. 4 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Tampa Arizona vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. ROUND IN MATCH PLAY Bay vs. Detroit from Lakeland, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). WESTERN CONFERENCE L.A. Dodgers vs. L.A. Angels at Anaheim, CA, 9:07 5 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s Southwest Division p.m. AUSTIN, Texas — Justin Thomas is Round-of-16 Matches and Men’s Third-Round Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (TENNIS). W L Pct GB MONDAY the top seed remaining in the Dell 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, y-Houston 58 14 .806 — Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 WDXY-AM 1240). San Antonio 43 30 .589 15½ p.m. Technologies Match Play and perform- 7 p.m. — College Basketball: NCAA Tournament New Orleans 43 30 .589 15½ Tampa Bay vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. ing like one. Albany Regional Championship Game from Albany, Dallas 22 50 .306 36 Baltimore vs. Norfolk at Norfolk, VA, 3:05 p.m. N.Y. — South Carolina vs. Connecticut (ESPN, WNKT- Memphis 19 53 .264 39 Chicago Cubs vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Thomas went only 13 holes for the FM 107.5). Northwest Division Chicago White Sox vs. Charlotte at Charlotte, NC, second straight match in a 6-and-5 vic- 7 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago 6:05 p.m. Cubs vs. Boston from Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB W L Pct GB Milwaukee vs. Houston at Houston, TX, 7:05 p.m. tory over Si Woo Kim. He advanced to NETWORK). Portland 44 28 .611 — Kansas City vs. Omaha at Papillion, NE, 7:05 p.m. the quarterfinals Saturday afternoon 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Denver at Philadelphia Oklahoma City 44 30 .595 1 St. Louis vs. Toronto at Montreal, QC, Canada, 7:07 (NBA TV). Minnesota 42 31 .575 2½ p.m. and moved one step closer to a chance 7 p.m. — College Softball: Texas A&M at Florida (SEC Utah 41 32 .562 3½ N.Y. Yankees vs. Atlanta at Atlanta, GA, 7:35 p.m. to become No. 1 in the world. Denver 40 33 .548 4½ NETWORK). Cincinnati vs. Texas at Arlington, TX, 8:05 p.m. Thomas, the No. 2 seed, and sev- 7:30 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: New Pacific Division San Diego vs. El Paso at El Paso, TX, 8:05 p.m. York Yankees at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Cleveland vs. Arizona at Phoenix, 9:40 p.m. enth-seeded Sergio Garcia were the 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Washington at New York W L Pct GB L.A. Angels vs. L.A. Dodgers at Los Angeles, CA, 10:10 p.m. Rangers (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). y-Golden State 54 18 .750 — Oakland vs. San Francisco at San Francisco, CA, only top-10 seeds to advance out of 8 p.m. — High School Basketball: Powerade Jam Fest L.A. Clippers 38 34 .528 16 10:15 p.m. group play. Garcia lost in the fourth from Atlanta — McDonald’s All-Americans 3-Point L.A. Lakers 31 40 .437 22½ Contest and Slam Dunk Contest (ESPN2). Sacramento 24 49 .329 30½ round to Kyle Stanley. 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: CBI Tournament Phoenix 19 54 .260 35½ Championship Series Game 1 (ESPNU). x-clinched playoff spot MATCH PLAY RESULTS FEDERER LOSES IN OPENING MATCH AT 10 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Boston at Phoenix (NBA y-clinched division SATURDAY MIAMI OPEN TO KOKKINAKIS TV). At Austin Country Club 11 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: FRIDAY Austin, Texas Oakland at San Francisco (MLB NETWORK). Denver 108, Washington 100 Yardage: 7,108; Par: 71 KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Roger Fe- Indiana 109, L.A. Clippers 104 derer lost his second match in a row Cleveland 120, Phoenix 95 FOURTH ROUND LOCAL PREP SCHEDULE Minnesota 108, New York 104 (Seedings in parentheses) Saturday following a 17-0 start to the Toronto 116, Brooklyn 112 Bubba Watson (35), United States, def. Brian Harman year, this time squandering a lead MONDAY Milwaukee 118, Chicago 105 (18), United States, 2 and 1. Oklahoma City 105, Miami 99 Kiradech Aphibarnrat (28), Thailand, def. Charles against a qualifier ranked 175th. Varsity Baseball San Antonio 124, Utah 120, OT Howell III (59), United States, 1 up. Federer was eliminated at the Miami Dreher at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Boston 105, Portland 100 Kyle Stanley (45), United States, def. Sergio Garcia Crestwood at Camden Military, 4:30 p.m. Golden State 106, Atlanta 94 (7), Spain, 3 and 1. Open by big-serving Thanasi Kokkina- Manning at Laurence Manning, 7 p.m. Justin Thomas (2), United States, def. Si Woo Kim kis of Australia, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4). Lee Central at Buford, 6 p.m. SATURDAY (50), South Korea, 6 and 5. Minnesota at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. East Clarendon at Lake City, 5:30 p.m. Cameron Smith (46), Australia, def. Tyrrell Hatton Kokkinakis became the lowest- Chicago at Detroit, 7 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m. (12), England, 2 and 1. Phoenix at Orlando, 7 p.m. ranked man to beat a No. 1 player South Pointe Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. Alex Noren (13), Sweden, def. Patrick Reed (19), L.A. Lakers at Memphis, 8 p.m. United States, 5 and 3. since No. 178 Francisco Clavet upset Varsity and JV Baseball New Orleans at Houston, 8 p.m. The King’s Academy at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. Ian Poulter (58), England, def. Louis Oosthuizen (25), Charlotte at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Lleyton Hewitt in 2003, also at Key South Africa, 2 and 1. Junior Varsity Baseball Kevin Kisner (32), United States, def. Matt Kuchar Biscayne. Crestwood at Darlington, 6 p.m. TODAY (16), United States, 1 up. Lakewood at Lugoff-Elgin, 6 p.m. Cleveland at Brooklyn, 1 p.m. Federer lost playing for the first East Clarendon at Lake View, 5:30 p.m. San Antonio at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. QUARTERFINALS time since he was beaten by Juan B Team Baseball Miami at Indiana, 5 p.m. Bubba Watson (35), United States, def. Kiradech Boston at Sacramento, 6 p.m. Aphibarnrat (28), Thailand, 5 and 3. Martin del Potro in the Indian Wells Sumter at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Toronto, 6 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Justin Thomas (2), United States, def. Kyle Stanley final Sunday. That defeat also came in New York at Washington, 6 p.m. (45), United States, 2 and 1. Varsity Boys Golf Portland at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Alex Noren (13), Sweden, def. Cameron Smith (46), a winner-take-all tiebreaker. Wilson Hall at Atlanta Athletic Invitational, 3 p.m. Atlanta at Houston, 8 p.m. Australia, 4 and 2. Varsity Softball Utah at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Kevin Kisner (32), United States, def. Ian Poulter (58), England, 8 and 6. From staff and wire reports THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 | B3
NCAA WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ALBANY REGIONAL 45 Sunday, March 25 First Round Second Round Mississippi State (35-1) vs. UCLA Friday, March 16 Sunday, March 18 (27-7), 7:30 p.m. At Columbia, S.C. At Notre Dame, Ind. Virginia 68, California 62 Notre Dame 98, Villanova 72 LEXINGTON REGIONAL South Carolina 63, N.C. A&T 52 At College Station, Texas First Round Saturday, March 17 Texas A&M 80, DePaul 79 Friday, March 16 At Storrs, Conn. At Eugene, Ore. At Louisville, Ky. UConn 140, Saint Francis (Pa.) 52 Oregon 101, Minnesota 73 Louisville 74, Boise State 42 Quinnipiac 86, Miami 72 Monday, March 19 Marquette 84, Dayton 65 At Athens, Ga. At Columbus, Ohio At Knoxville, Tenn. Duke 72, Belmont 58 Central Michigan 95, Ohio State 78 Oregon State 82, Western Kentucky Georgia 68, Mercer 63 Regional Semifinals 58 At Tallahassee, Fla. Saturday, March 24 Tennessee 100, Liberty 60 Florida State 91, Little Rock 49 At Spokane, Wash. At Waco, Texas Buffalo 102, South Florida 79 Notre Dame 90, Texas A&M 84 Michigan 75, Northern Colorado 61 Second Round Oregon 83, Central Michigan 69 Baylor 96, Grambling State 46 Sunday, March 18 Regional Championship Saturday, March 17 At Columbia, S.C. Monday, March 26 At Stanford, Calif. South Carolina 66, Virginia 56 Notre Dame vs. Oregon (33-4), 9 p.m. Florida Gulf Coast 80, Missouri 70 Monday, March 19 Stanford 82, Gonzaga 68 At Storrs, Conn. KANSAS CITY REGIONAL Second Round UConn 71, Quinnipiac 46 First Round Sunday, March 18 At Athens, Ga. Friday, March 16 At Louisville, Ky. Duke 66, Georgia 40 At Raleigh, N.C. Louisville 90, Marquette 72 At Tallahassee, Fla. Maryland 77, Princeton 57 At Knoxville, Tenn. Buffalo 86, Florida State 65 N.C. State 62, Elon 34 Oregon State 66, Tennessee 59 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Regional Semifinals Saturday, March 17 At Waco, Texas Duke’s Rebecca Greenwell (23) drives past Connecticut’s Katie Lou Saturday, March 24 At Starkville, Miss. Baylor 80, Michigan 58 At Albany, N.Y. Oklahoma State 84, Syracuse 57 Monday, March 19 Samuelson (33) during the Huskies’ 72-59 victory in an Albany region- South Carolina 79, Buffalo 63 Mississippi State 95, Nicholls 50 At Stanford, Calif. al semifinal game in the NCAA tournament on Saturday in Albany, UConn 72, Duke 59 At Los Angeles Stanford 90, Florida Gulf Coast 70 Regional Championship UCLA 71, American 60 Regional Semifinals N.Y. UConn will face South Carolina on Monday Monday, March 26 Creighton 76, Iowa 70 Friday, March 23 South Carolina (29-6) vs. UConn (35- At Austin, Texas At Lexington, Ky. 0), 7 p.m. Arizona State 73, Nebraska 62 Oregon State 72, Baylor 67 Texas 83, Maine 54 Louisville 86, Stanford 59 SPOKANE REGIONAL Second Round Regional Championship First Round Sunday, March 18 Sunday, March 25 UConn tops Duke 72-59, At Raleigh, N.C. Oregon State (26-7) vs. Louisville Friday, March 16 At Notre Dame, Ind. N.C. State 74, Maryland 60 (35-2), Noon Notre Dame 99, Cal State Northridge Monday, March 19 81 At Starkville, Miss. FINAL FOUR Villanova 81, South Dakota State 74, Mississippi State 71, Oklahoma At Columbus, Ohio heads to Albany final State 56 OT National Semifinals At College Station, Texas At Los Angeles Friday, March 30 DePaul 90, Oklahoma 79 UCLA 86, Creighton 64 Albany champion vs. Spokane cha- ter defensive players in the Texas A&M 89, Drake 76 At Austin, Texas mion, 7 or 9:30 p.m. BY DOUG FEINBERG At Eugene, Ore. Texas 85, Arizona State 65 Kansas City champion vs. Lexington The Associated Press country,” Auriemma said. Minnesota 89, Green Bay 77 Regional Semifinals champion, 7 or 9:30 p.m. “We can count on those two Oregon 88, Seattle 45 Friday, March 23 National Championship Saturday, March 17 At Kansas City, Mo. Sunday, April 1 ALBANY, N.Y. — Geno Au- every game. Gabby’s going to At Columbus, Ohio Mississippi State 71, N.C. State 57 Semifinal winners, 6 p.m. Central Michigan 78, LSU 69 UCLA 84, Texas 75 riemma and the UConn Hus- play great every game. She Ohio State 87, George Washington Regional Championship kies are in a familiar place — plays at a certain level every the Elite Eight. game. Kia’s one of the tough- Napheesa Collier had 16 est competitors we’ve had at day),” said Williams, who had NCAA TOURNAMENT TV SCHEDULE points and 11 rebounds to help Connecticut.” 15 points, seven rebounds and MEN top-seed UConn beat Duke UConn (35-0) will face de- six assists. “A’ja (Wilson) TODAY 72-59 on Saturday and advance fending national champion doesn’t want her college ca- TBS 2 p.m. – Villanova vs. Texas Tech to the regional finals for the South Carolina on Monday reer to be over on Monday. We 4:30 p.m. – Kansas vs. Duke 13th consecutive season. night to try and advance to a know they are going to put up WOMEN The Huskies’ senior duo of record 11th straight Final a fight and it will be a battle.” TODAY Gabby Williams and Kia Nurse Four. The Huskies scored the first ESPN Noon – Oregon State vs. Louisville was key on the defensive end “Last time we played them seven points of the game be- 7:30 p.m. – Mississippi State vs. UCLA to help UConn to the win. we got out to an early run so I ginning with a banked-in MONDAY 7 p.m. – South Carolina vs. Connecticut “We’re fortunate that our don’t think any of us are ex- 3-pointer from Nurse and they 9 p.m. – Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan two seniors are two of the bet- pecting it to be easy (Mon- were off and running.
SOUTH CAROLINA 79, BUFFALO 63 FROM PAGE B1 gan in the MAC Tournament USC two weeks ago. That was one BUFFALO (29-6) of two setbacks to CMU, Hemphill 3-9 0-0 6, Oursler 4-10 0-0 8, Dillard 9-22 7-11 29, Reid 3-11 1-2 8, Ups 0-2 0-0 0, Suchan 2-4 0-0 4, Wilkins 0-4 0-0 0, Jones 3-6 0-0 8, Ups 0-0 0-0 0, ball out of bounds, the ball it’s nice to know we’re leaving which won the MAC title and Totals 24-68 8-13 63. gently rolling off her finger- a group of women who are also reached the Sweet 16. SOUTH CAROLINA (29-6) tips under the basket at the going to carry this on and As they often did during the Jennings 7-11 6-6 20, Wilson 7-16 6-7 20, Cliney 6-8 0-0 12, Harris 2-7 5-6 10, other end, a critical miscue. keep killin’ it for future years season, the Bulls attacked Jackson 2-6 0-0 4, Grissett 3-5 1-1 7, Herbert Harrigan 3-6 0-0 6, Patrick 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 30-59 18-20 79. Wilson’s three-point play to come. It’s just a growing South Carolina repeatedly gave the Gamecocks a 60-52 program and it’s nice to see from beyond the arc. They fin- Buffalo 17 4 17 15 —63 South Carolina 16 24 15 24 —79 lead before Cierra Dillard’s that.” ished 7 of 24 (29.2 percent), driving layup off the glass The Gamecocks, who have well below their season aver- 3-Point Goals_Buffalo 7-24 (Dillard 4-11, Reid 1-3, Ups 0-1, Wilkins 0-4, Jones 2-5), South Carolina 1-5 (Harris 1-3, Jackson 0-2). Assists_Buffalo 15 (Dillard with 6:38 left cut the deficit won six straight, defeated age (33.6 percent). 6), South Carolina 21 (Harris 9). Fouled Out_Buffalo Hemphill, Rebounds_ again. But Buffalo missed North Carolina A&T and Vir- “One thing about shooting, Buffalo 21 (Oursler 4), South Carolina 48 (Wilson 13). Total Fouls_Buffalo 19, South Carolina 16. Technical Fouls_None.A_10,310. three straight shots and a ginia by double digits in the it’s going to come and go,” fast-break layup by Doniyah first two rounds, holding both said Legette-Jack, who gave Cliney gave South Carolina a to under 60 points as they Aussie senior guard Stepha- BIG PICTURE tories decided by at least 10 10-point lead with just over stayed on track to make a nie Reid a tearful embrace in Buffalo: Legette-Jack made points, a high bar to match. five minutes to go. third Final Four in four sea- the final seconds. “Our shoot- her sixth season at the helm South Carolina: The Game- South Carolina’s dominance sons. ing were the shots we usually of the Bulls one to remember. cocks move on to the Elite inside against the smaller But those performances had take. They don’t go in all the Only one 11 seed has ever ad- Eight, but their penchant for Bulls spelled the difference. flaws — 19 turnovers in one — time.” vanced to a regional final, mistakes will have to be fixed The Gamecocks outrebounded that coach Dawn Staley fo- Gonzaga in 2011 with a seven- to have a chance to reach the Buffalo 48-21, outscored the cused on correcting. They AND THEN THERE WAS ONE point win over Louisville. The Final Four. Bulls 20-5 on second-chance didn’t on Saturday — South Staley and Legette-Jack Bulls lose three senior start- points, and finished with a Carolina had 26 turnovers — were the last two African ers who were instrumental in UP NEXT 52-30 edge in the paint. but in the end it didn’t matter. American coaches in the tour- setting a school record for vic- South Carolina will play “We just did what we do Buffalo is a senior-dominat- nament, which started with tories. They also went 12-0 at UConn in the regional final best,” Jennings said. ed team and has players from 10. home and, and posted 21 vic- on Monday night at 7 p.m. Second-seeded South Caro- around the globe — four from lina (29-6), whose only losses Australia, a couple of Canadi- this season have come against ans, one from Nigeria — as ranked teams, will face top- well as Buffalo-area locals. seeded and unbeaten UConn That melting pot of sorts had in the regional final on Mon- created a close-knit group and day night. they helped contribute to the Dillard led Buffalo with 29 madness of March that has points, the only Bulls player seen 11th seeds wreak havoc in double figures. on brackets. The 11th-seeded Buffalo (29-6), just the third Bulls had already vanquished Mid-American Conference sixth-seeded South Florida school to reach the Sweet 16, (102-79) and third-seeded Flor- was among the final four ida State (86-65) — on the teams to earn an at-large Seminoles home court, no berth. It was the program’s less. second tournament appear- Buffalo coach Felisha ance after a first-round exit Legette-Jack, who nearly quit two years ago, and though the coaching after being fired by loss dampened their spirits, Indiana, had said her Bulls don’t expect it to last. were “too silly and quirky to “We’re going to enjoy it,” be afraid” and their late-sea- Dotte Watts Oursler said. “We changed the son rush proved it. program for Buffalo and we The Bulls had lost only once know that, so we’re obviously in 13 games, the lone setback Shopping around for car insurance? going to enjoy this time, and coming against Central Michi- Auto-Owners Insurance offers broad, fl exible protection for PLACE YOUR AD IN your car and you! Choose from a variety of programs designed 101 S.C. NEWSPAPERS to fi t your needs. 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NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SATURDAY PUZZLES FIRST FOUR Kansas State 69, Creighton 59 Duke 69, Syracuse 65 At UD Arena, Dayton, Ohio UMBC 74, Virginia 54 THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE At Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Regional Championship Tuesday, March 13 Sunday, March 25 Radford 71, LIU Brooklyn 61 Cincinnati 68, Georgia State 53 Kansas (30-7) vs. Duke (29-7), 5:05 St. Bonaventure 65, UCLA 58 Nevada 87, Texas 83 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 Second Round Texas Southern 64, N.C. Central 46 Saturday, March 17 WEST REGIONAL Syracuse 60, Arizona State 56 At Taco Bell Arena, Boise, Idaho First Round EAST REGIONAL Kentucky 95, Buffalo 75 Thursday, March 15 At American Airlines Center, Dallas At INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kan. First Round Loyola of Chicago 63, Tennessee 62 Houston 67, San Diego State 65 Thursday, March 15 Sunday, March 18 Michigan 61, Montana 47 At PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh At Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. At Taco Bell Arena, Boise, Idaho Villanova 87, Radford 61 Kansas State 50, UMBC 43 Gonzaga 68, UNC Greensboro 64 Alabama 86, Virginia Tech 83 At Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Ohio State 81, South Dakota State At American Airlines Center, Dallas Nevada 75, Cincinnati 73 73 Texas Tech 70, Stephen F. Austin 60 At Philips Arena, Atlanta Friday, March 16 Florida 77, St. Bonaventure 62 Regional Semifinals At Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. Friday, March 16 Thursday, March 22 Texas A&M 73, Providence 69 At Little Caesars Arena, Detroit Loyola of Chicago 69, Nevada 68 North Carolina 84, Lipscomb 66 Purdue 74, Cal State Fullerton 48 Kansas State 61, Kentucky 58 At Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Butler 79, Arkansas 62 Xavier 102, Texas Southern 83 At Viejas Arena, San Diego Regional Championship Florida State 67, Missouri 54 Marshall 81, Wichita State 75 Saturday, March 24 West Virginia 85, Murray State 68 Loyola of Chicago (31-5) vs. Kansas Second Round State (25-11), 6:09 p.m. Saturday, March 17 Second Round At Taco Bell Arena, Boise, Idaho Saturday, March 17 MIDWEST REGIONAL Gonzaga 90, Ohio State 84 At PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh First Round At INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kan. Villanova 81, Alabama 58 Michigan 64, Houston 63 At American Airlines Center, Dallas Thursday, March 15 At PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh Sunday, March 18 Texas Tech 69, Florida 66 At Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. Sunday, March 18 Rhode Island 83, Oklahoma 78, OT Duke 89, Iona 67 Texas A&M 86, North Carolina 65 At Little Caesars Arena, Detroit At Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn. Purdue 76, Butler 73 At INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kan. Kansas 76, Pennsylvania 60 Florida State 75, Xavier 70 At Viejas Arena, San Diego At STAPLES Center, Los Angeles West Virginia 94, Marshall 71 Seton Hall 94, N.C. State 83 At TD Garden, Boston Friday, March 16 Regional Semifinals At Little Caesars Arena, Detroit Thursday, March 22 Regional Semifinals Michigan State 82, Bucknell 78 Michigan 99, Texas A&M 72 Debbie Ellerin and Jeff Chen 3/24/18 Friday, March 23 Syracuse 57, TCU 52 Florida State 75, Gonzaga 60 ACROSS 45 Kvetching 6 Modern-day 32 Taker of ppm Villanova 90, West Virginia 78 At Viejas Arena, San Diego Texas Tech 78, Purdue 65 Regional Championship 1 __ bar chorus eruption measure- Auburn 62, College of Charleston 58 47 __ shooter 7 “The Planets” ments Clemson 79, New Mexico State 68 Saturday, March 24 6 Line used Regional Championship Michigan (31-7) vs. Florida State when 48 Buzzed composer 33 Barbershop Sunday, March 25 Second Round (23-11), 8:49 p.m. wrapping? 50 Pokémon that 8 Story lines quartet style Villanova (33-4) vs. Texas Tech (27- Saturday, March 17 15 Singer whose evolves to 9 It can be 34 Race against 9), 2:20 p.m. At PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh FINAL FOUR three studio Kadabra green, red or the clock Duke 87, Rhode Island 62 At The Alamodome, San Antonio SOUTH REGIONAL albums have 51 Org. yellow 36 Outdoor party At INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kan. numerical concerned 10 Con’s mark crashers Kansas 83, Seton Hall 79 National Semifinals First Round Saturday, March 31 Sunday, March 18 titles with child 11 Hyphenated 39 Buster? Thursday, March 15 South champion vs. West champi- 16 Was support word in a 41 “Bossypants” At American Airlines Center, Dallas At Little Caesars Arena, Detroit on Syracuse 55, Michigan State 53 bugged 52 Singer Hawthorne memoirist Tennessee 73, Wright State 47 East champion vs. Midwest cham- 17 Remove, as a Vannelli title 42 Fictional Loyola of Chicago 64, Miami 62 At Viejas Arena, San Diego pion At Taco Bell Arena, Boise, Idaho Clemson 84, Auburn 53 corsage 53 1995 AFI Life 12 Put the bite on governess Kentucky 78, Davidson 73 At CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Neb. National Championship 18 It has a Achievement 13 Many 46 Rita Buffalo 89, Arizona 68 Monday, April 2 climbing route Award Scheherazade Hayworth’s Regional Semifinals Semifinal winners Friday, March 16 Friday, March 23 called “The recipient characters title princess At Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. Kansas 80, Clemson 76 Nose” 55 Spidey sense, 14 XXX, perhaps 48 Building sub- 19 Crude basically 20 Big dogs contractor 21 Den denizens 58 Skateboard 24 Little dog 49 Just plain silly 22 Nice assent leap 25 Self-Operating 50 Outstanding 23 League of 59 Stopped Napkin 52 Be a looky-loo TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 Women taking creator 53 Genesis Voters co- orders Goldberg creator founder 60 Home of 28 Rides with 54 “Disarming Reed, point guard Shelton breakout player next season ich will work out an exten- 24 Assists a chef Armani and wing-shaped Iraq” author Mitchell and forward Elijah might be 6-7 Aamir Simms, 26 White House Prada tailfins Hans sion past his current deal advisory gp. 61 News 30 Game 56 Ceremonial Thomas, all double-digit who averaged 15 minutes that runs through 2021. Ra- 27 Six-pack credential including golf title? scorers. this season and has com- dakovich wants Brownell group 62 Place on a and bowling 57 Jazz genre 28 Fighting pedestal Previous Puzzle Solved Clemson will say goodbye bined the power to slash to back and the 49-year-old chance to two seniors in shooter the basket with good in- coach wants to return. 29 Comics shriek DOWN Gabe DeVoe and forward stincts and touch on his Brownell was told last 31 The African 1 Scientific Queen, for name Donte Grantham, whose shot. year that progress had to one involving leadership Brownell often Clemson was in the run- be made, especially with 35 Former first a repeated credited for holding the Ti- daughter word ning for No. 2 national re- Clemson’s recent, $63.5 37 Make a call 2 To an gers together when things cruit Zion Williamson, a million renovation of Lit- 38 Conqueror of annoying got rough. likely one-and-done forward tlejohn Coliseum that de- Valencia in degree 1094 3 What Brad’s Grantham was averaging picked Duke. The Tigers are buted before the 2016-17 40 Brain in many Drink became 14 points a game when he expected to add a notable season. an Asimov 4 Settled down tore knee ligaments late in a recruit in 6-11 Trey “I knew I needed to win story 5 Elder or 43 British title Younger win over Notre Dame in Jamison of Hoover, Ala- this year,” Brownell said. 44 Part of a flute Roman writer January and missed the last bama. “That’s OK. This is high-lev- 16 games. But Grantham, And there will be no doubt el basketball.” his knee in a brace, was on about Brownell. He and ath- A level the Tigers reached the bench each game, urging letic director Dan Radakov- this season. JUMBLE his teammates. DeVoe, who entered Clem- THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME son four seasons ago with a By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek high-school reputation as a big-time scorer, finally lived up to that his senior year. Come in and check out our large He closed his career with 31 points against the Jay- hawks, the most points for a Clemson player in an NCAA selection of Tuxedo’s for this game. Also gone is one-year Michigan grad transfer Mark Donnal, who provided year’s Prom. critical depth on a tem lack- ing height. Next year, Reed and BUYING OR Mitchell should give the Ti- gers one of the ACC’s stron- RENTING gest, most experienced back- courts. Reed, a Robert Morris transfer, looked comfortable If you don’t in his second season with have a discount the Tigers and became the team’s go-to player. Mitch- coupon please ell, who transferred from come in and Vanderbilt, also looked very ask for one! much at home. He was Clemson’s leader at the foul line, often thwarting come- backs with his 85 percent shooting. Thomas, the 6-foot-9 Texas SUDOKU PREVIOUS SOLUTION A&M transfer, still has problems with early fouls and being assertive under HOW TO PLAY: the basket. Still, he posted 8 W. 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1B,” Hatfield said of Osteen kind of pitchers. I think scored one of LMA’s three RIVALS FROM PAGE B1 and Boyd. “Braydon, he’s a Osteen’s more a finesse runs in the fifth before hit- senior and I was going to kind of guy, kind of works ting an RBI fielder’s choice lengthen his inning, let him tremely proud of (his ef- give him his opportunity. the plate, but very good. If grounder and coming hit his pitch count and we fort). He struggled in the be- Unfortunately, he gets hit his original plan was to around to score in the sixth. were lucky enough in the ginning, but he came back right above his right elbow throw Osteen, then we No. 3 hitter Morgan Mor- sixth to get some runs on and did well. In a perfect and he couldn’t grip the would have had to make an ris added a single, double, and swing the bat.” world, yeah, I would have ball. I had him loosened adjustment.” two runs and two RBI for Wilson Hall head coach liked to have pulled him back up at the end of the Lee was the prototypical LMA while Boyd and Brew- Adam Jarecki, whose team (earlier), but I was going to night to come in and close, table setter from the leadoff er Brunson singled and now stands at 4-3 and 1-1, get as much out of him as I but (we didn’t use him then). position for the Swampcats, walked, respectively, then was thrilled with the way could. I’m really proud of Andrew knew that he was reaching base in each of his came around to score the his team competed with a him, because I know he’s going to pitch sometime this four plate appearances first two runs of the sixth. very talented LMA squad. been under the weather. ... game, but I don’t think he while scoring twice and Reynolds had two singles Trailing by four entering I’m just proud of my kids, quite expected it (so early). driving a run home. Lee and scored twice from Wil- the bottom of the seventh, and they’re (LMA) very Then in the first inning he closed his night at the plate son Hall’s leadoff spot while the Barons brought the good, as advertised. Down comes out and has a 7-pitch with three singles and took Trent Elmore beat out a sui- tying run to the plate and four there in the end, it inning.” first on an infield error in cide squeeze bunt in a 3-run put the ball in play before would have been easy to just Jarecki said his team had the second. third for the Barons. Elmore LMA shortstop Taylor Lee roll over, but we battled prepared in expectation of “When we can get him on also reached on an error in handled a Bryce Lyles back, got two right there facing Boyd on the mound, base, we’re in business to the second, scoring Wilson grounder and fired to first and had chances.” so the change did not really lead off a game,” Hatfield Hall’s first run after a Tan- baseman Brent Jordan for LMA had a late pitching impact any of the Barons’ said. “There’s going to be ner Epps sacrifice bunt and the final out. change of its own after game plan. very few games when he a Chandler Scott double. “Third game this week, scheduled starter Braydon “The whole night I felt leads off the game getting Epps followed Elmore’s and we don’t have enough Osteen was plunked by a like throughout our lineup on base in some way, shape squeeze with a 2-RBI single pitchers,” Jarecki said in Commander pitch in the we weren’t intimidated (at or form that we’re not going to give the Barons the 4-1 reference to his decision to first. With Osteen having the plate). Boyd is as good to score. He’s got extremely edge. leave Commander on the trouble gripping the ball, as we’re going to see,” Jar- good speed, he’s a smart kid LMA plays two games mound to close the fifth. Hatfield made the call to ecki said. “I just felt like we and we’ve got some people with Manning High to open “We made the decision that send Osteen to third and went up there with the behind him in the order that the week, hosting the Mon- we were going to ride him as bring Andrew Boyd to the right approaches, we hit can drive him in.” archs at 7 p.m. on Monday long as we could tonight be- mound. Boyd responded and we fought. We were ex- Though he could not go on before moving over to Mon- cause we’ve got a conference with a complete-game effort pecting Boyd, to be honest the mound, Osteen still arch Field for a 6:30 p.m. game next week and if we in which he scattered seven with you. Osteen is a little made a difference with his game on Tuesday. burned two pitchers tonight hits, walked two and hit two different. Both very good, bat. After the hit by pitch, Wilson Hall hosts Thomas we wouldn’t have had one batters. but we were kind of expect- Osteen grounded to Com- Sumter on Monday before for then. He also was sick “We said we don’t really ing to see Boyd. He’s strong, mander in the second but traveling to play Florence for two days, and I’m ex- have an ace, we have 1A and and they’re two different then singled to right and Christian on Tuesday.
The fact South Florence had the left- weren’t able to hold them down.” South Florence had nine hits, led by SHS FROM PAGE B1 handed Hardee, a Coastal Carolina sign- SF put together four hits and push Hardee with two. He also scored two ee, on the mound made the 5-0 first that across three more runs in the fourth to runs. third base. Pereira decided to go to first much harder for the Gamecocks to make it 8-2. It added two more runs in Purvis had a hit, two walks and three with the ball, but short-armed the overcome. the sixth. runs, Brown had a hit and three runs throw, allowing two runs to score and SHS did manage to get a single run in SHS managed just the four hits, two batted in and Niles Vereen and Oliver make it 3-0. each of the first two innings to cut the of them coming from Trey Yates. Jacob had RBI singles. A 2-out Noah Oliver single drove in lead to 5-2 thanks to two errors in the Holladay and Zion Brown each had a Sumter has a busy week ahead. On Purvis to make it 4-0, and another run first and another in the second. The hit. Monday, it plays host to Dreher before scored when second baseman Drake Bruins committed four errors. Hardee worked five innings, allowing having to make the drive to Myrtle Thames couldn’t handle Cameron Rain- “We’ve relied on pitching and defense three hits and walking one while strik- Beach on both Tuesday and Wednesday ey’s grounder. all season,” Shumake said. “We haven’t ing out eight. as it prepares to go through the region “I was proud of the way we bounced been strong offensively, but we got a run “He’s been good for us all season,” for a second time. back tonight,” said SF head coach Kenny in each of the first two innings and I Gray said of Hardee. The Gamecocks meet Socastee on Gray. “We just struggled last night, but thought maybe we could scratch our He gets out there and he throws Tuesday and Carolina Forest on we came out ready to go tonight.” way back into the game. Of course, we strikes.” Wednesday.
p.m. in Fort Jackson National daughter, Lisa Maris Coker; and one sister, Martha Chi- OBITUARIES Cemetery in Columbia. two brothers, George and Bil- solm of Dallas. A public viewing was held lie Joe Rewis; and a sister, He was preceded in death KENNETH L. SMITH Simon; paternal grandpar- from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday Flarie Lee Birchall. by his former wife, Wilma CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken- ents, Allen Sr. and Susan at the mortuary. A memorial service will be Jean Adams Hatcher. neth Leroy Smith, 65, died on Lesane Simon; maternal The family is receiving held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday in A graveside service will be Monday, March 19, 2018, at grandparents, Sam Jr. and friends at the home of his the chapel of Elmore Hill Mc- held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Carolinas Medical Center, Alice China Lewis; and sever- brother and sister-in-law, Creight Funeral Home with Evergreen Memorial Park Concord, North al aunts and uncles. Larry and Patricia Graham, brother Prince Felder officiat- cemetery with the Rev. Allen Carolina. Survivors are his mother, 2180 Kingsbury Drive, Sumter. ing. Vaught officiating. He was born Amelia Dianne Lewis Simon; Messages of hope can be The family will receive Elmore-Cannon-Stephens on Nov. 24, 1952, siblings, Christi D. Simon and left at www.whitesmortuary. friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Funeral home and Crematori- in Greeleyville, a Vincent Craig (Tech. Sgt. net Monday at the funeral home. um of Sumter is in charge of son of the late LaShonda) Simon, both of Co- Services are entrusted to In lieu of flowers, memori- the arrangements. Lucius Harold lumbia, and Sgt. Tamara R. Whites Mortuary LLC, 517 N. als may be made to the King- Smith and Hattie (Lesha) Simon of Mapleton, Guignard Drive, Sumter. dom Hall of Jehovah’s Wit- WILLIAM J. BREWER SMITH Fulton Smith. Georgia; his nephew, Vincent nesses, 100 Lynam Road, Sum- William J. “Billy” Brewer, Funeral servic- “Vinnie” Simon; his niece, Ti- CHARLES T. REWIS ter, SC 29154. 63, husband of Nancy Brown es for Mr. Smith will be held arra Robinson; two special Charles Thomas Rewis, 80, Online condolences may be Brewer, died on Friday, at noon on Tuesday at Mt. cousins, Patricia “Michele” died on Friday, March 23, sent to www.sumterfunerals. March 23, 2018, at Palmetto Zion Missionary Baptist Britton Tate of Mascoutah, Il- 2018, at his home. com Health Richland in Colum- Church, 253 Coleman Road, linois, and Sandra “Drell” Charles was born in Wake Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- bia. Greeleyville, with the Rev Simon of Pinewood; several Country, Noorth Carolina, on neral Home & Crematory, 221 Born in Marion, he was a James G. Carter Jr., pastor. aunts, uncles and a host of June 29, 1937, to Broad St., Sumter, is in charge son of the late Johnny J. Burial will follow at the relatives and friends. the late George of the arrangements, (803) Brewer, the late Anna Brad- churchyard cemetery. Please visit our website for Thomas and 775-9386. ham Brewer and the late The family is receiving more details at www.Palmer- Mary Ruth Sarah Rogers Brewer. friends at the home of his MemorialChapel.com Thompson He was a graduate of Fur- brother and sister-in-law, the Professional services ren- Rewis. He mar- man High School and the Rev. Charles and Thomasina dered by Palmer Memorial ried his wife of University of South Caroli- Smith, 234 N. Brook St., Man- Chapel, Inc. REWIS 37 years, Virginia na. ning. Ayers Rewis in He was formerly employed These services have been Sumter on Nov. at B.L. Montague Co. and entrusted to Samuels Funeral 18, 1980. was in his 24th year with Home, LLC of Manning. Charles was baptized as one JOHN C. PERKINS Farm Bureau Insurance of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Company. NATHAN D. SIMON May 18, 1963, at the conven- John Calvin Perkins, age 63, Mr. Brewer was a member Funeral services for Nathan tion in Savannah, Georgia. He died on Friday, March 23, of Bible Fellowship Church Donell Simon will be held on was active in the Kingdom 2018, at his residence. where he served as interim Monday at Beulah AME JERRY GRAHAM Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses Plans will be announced by pastor. He was also an or- Church, 3175 Florence High- for many years. Bullock Funeral Home. dained deacon. way, Sumter, Jerry Graham was born in He attended Commercial Survivors include his wife with the Rev. Dr. Memphis, Tennessee, on June High School in Chatham of 42 years; three daughters, Dwayne Bruce 29, 1952, to the late Zelma Gra- County, Savannah, Georgia. Anna Murphy (Michael) of officiating. ham and step-father Joe Hick- During his high school years, Augusta, Georgia, Grace The public erson. he loved to play football for Crothers (Ryan) of Irmo, and may view from 2 Jerry departed the Commercial High School Sarah Lynn Chisholm (Tra- to 6 p.m. today at this life on Sun- Cobras and he also played vis) of Hartsville; six grand- Palmer Memori- day, March 18, football in the U.S. Army be- DR. CURTIS V. GOINGS children, Hannah Murphy, SIMON al Chapel, 304 S. 2018, in Sumter. fore becoming a witness for Will Murphy, Orly Crothers, Main St., Sum- Jerry is sur- Jehovah. ATLANTA — Dr. Curtis V. Hayes Crothers, Gabriel Ch- ter. Interment will follow at vived by his Charles worked many years Goings, of Atlanta and for- isholm, and Dallas Chisholm; Beulah AME Church Ceme- three sons, Jab- for a chemical company, as merly of Sumter, passed on one brother, Glenn Rogers; GRAHAM tery. bar Graham, Da- well as an air conditioner March 20, 2018. and three sisters, Carol Bur- Mr. Simon, 47, transitioned mein Graham, salesman. He sold insurance Funeral services will be an- leson (Danny) of Sumter, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in and Jermaine Graham; two for more than 20 years before nounced by Donald Trimble Linda Newton (John) of Atlanta. daughters-in-law, Nicole Gra- retiring in 1999. Mortuary, 1876 Second Ave., Highpoint, North Carolina, Born in Sumter County, he ham and Michele Graham; He is survived by his wife of Decatur, Georgia, (404) 371- and Barbara Eller (Barry) of was a son of Amelia Dianne five grandchildren, Damein the home; four children, 0772. Greenville. Lewis Simon and the late Aig- Graham Jr, Dorian Graham, Robin Renae Garrett of Sa- Funeral services will be nathser “Nathan” Simon. Na- Ethan Graham, Shyanna Gra- vannah, Georgia, Dana Cheri WALTER E. HATCHER JR. held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in than attended the public ham and Mayim Graham; Huten (Arnaud) of Nantes, Walter E. Hatcher Jr., 87, the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens schools of Sumter County and step-father, Joe Hickerson; France, Edward Windell died on March 19, 2018, at Pal- Funeral Home Chapel with was a graduate of Mayewood brother, Larry Graham; three Rewis (Tonya) of Sumter, and metto Health Tuomey. the Rev. Kevin Massey and High School Class of 1988. He brothers-in-law, McKinley step-son, Delmas Elliott Born in Brooklet, Geor- the Rev. Danny Settle officiat- attended Francis Marion Uni- Bowman Jr, Paul Bowman, McLeod of Bishopville; a gia, he was a son of the late ing. Burial will be in Sumter versity, the University of and Tyrone Pearson; three brother, Robert Brooks Walter E. Hatcher Sr. and Cemetery. South Carolina and Midlands sisters-in-law, Patricia Gra- (Lydia) of Summerville; a sis- Corrine Simmons Hatcher. The family will receive Technical College. He was a ham, Gail Bowman, and Caro- ter, Gloria McLeod (Steve) of Mr. Hatcher was a member friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on lifelong member of Beulah lyn Pearson; and a host of Sumter; four grandchildren, of St. Mark’s United Meth- Monday at Elmore-Cannon- AME Church, where he began other relatives and friends. Daniel-Charles, Kennedy, odist Church. He owned Stephens Funeral home and his spiritual journey. Mr. Funeral services will be Madison, and Reagan Rewis; and operated Super Mat other times at the home. Simon was a technical sup- held at 11 a.m. on Monday at and numerous nieces, neph- Laundry for more than 20 Elmore-Cannon-Stephens port supervisor at Verizon Bethlehem Baptist Church, 14 ews, cousins, relatives and years prior to his retire- Funeral Home and Crema- Communications in Atlanta. Brand St., Sumter, with pas- friends. ment. torium of Sumter is in He was preceded in death tor Larry W. Barnes officiat- In addition to his parents, Survivors include his son, charge of the arrange- by his father, Aignathser ing. Interment will follow at 2 he was predeceased by a Robert K. Hatcher of Sumter; ments. B6 | SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM
BOYS AREA ROUNDUP Todd leads Lakewood to 15-1 victory over Crestwood Lakewood High School improved to ORANGEBURG – Thomas Sumter ton both had two hits. jump and the 400-meter hurdles. Will 3-1 in Region VI-4A with a 15-1 varsity Academy finished third and Wilson Buddy Gales got the win, allowing Singleton won both the shot put and baseball victory over Crestwood on Hall fifth in an 11-team meet on two hits in four innings. the discus, Hugh McLaurin won the Friday at the CHS field. Wednesday at the Orangeburg Prep Tate Sistare and Britton Beasley 110 hurdles, James Hiott the 1,600 and Lathan Todd went 3-for-4 with two track. each had a hit and Tyler Jones scored Alex McLeod the 400. doubles and four runs batted in to lead OP won with 116 points followed by a run for the 0-5 Barons. Sistare The 4x400 relay team of Jennings the Gators, who improved to 8-3 over- Carolina Academy with 98. TSA had pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings. Frerichs, Will Croft, William Cooper all. LHS scored six runs in the seventh 68, Heathwood Hall 63 and WH 59. On Wednesday in Columbia, Wilson and McLeod and the 4x800 team of Lee with Todd, Dalton Browder and Cory Winners for the Generals were Billy Hall lost to Hammond 9-3. Brogdon Mims, Sumter Cooper, Alex Jackson Blackley each driving in runs. Colquitt in the 200-meter dash (23.91 Parimuha had two hits for WH, while and Hiott were also winners. David Frey pitched three scoreless seconds), Ethan Roberson in the 3,200 Jacob Watt reached base three times innings to get the win. Tommy Pills- run (12 minutes, 5 seconds) and and scored twice. Sistare pitched two VARSITY GOLF bury, Bobby Crisp and Chandler Hunt- Tristan Furrow in the shot put (41 no-hit, no-run innings. TRINITY-BYRNES 158 er also pitched. feet, 10 inches). CLARENDON HALL 6 WILSON HALL 169 SUMTER 2 Winners for the Barons were the JEFFERSON DAVIS 2 CONWAY 0 4x800 team of Michael Towery, Drew FLORENCE – Wilson Hall lost to Davis, Layton Creech and Graham BLACKVILLE – Clarendon Hall de- Trinity-Byrnes by 11 strokes on CONWAY – Josh Bryant tossed a Van Patten (10:09.00) and the 4x400 feated Jefferson Davis Academy 6-2 on Thursday at Florence Country Club. 4-hit shutout to lead Sumter High team of Towery, Creech, Van Patten Thursday at the JDA field. T-B shot 158 to 169 for WH. Walker School to a 2-0 victory over Conway on and Noah Harvin (4:01.00). Kylic Horton led the Saints, going Jones shot a 38 to lead the Barons. Thursday at the CHS field. 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Miller Jones shot a 39, Will Barnes a Bryant had seven strikeouts. VARSITY TENNIS Nathan Carlisle and Kole Elliott each 44 and Evan Hoffman a 48. Joey Pereira had an RBI double and had two hits with Elliott picking up an SOUTH FLORENCE 5 and Sam Marlowe and RBI single to SUMTER 1 RBI. B TEAM BASEBALL lead the offense. Jacob Holladay had Blane Kennard had 5⅓ innings with WILSON HALL 2 two hits. FLORENCE – Sumter High School nine strikeouts to get the win. PEE DEE 1 dropped to 0-4 in Region VI-5A with a LAKEWOOD 17 VARSITY SOCCER 5-1 loss to South Florence on Thurs- CRESTWOOD 7 Cameron Coulter and Dylan Rich- day at the SF courts. ardson combined on the mound to TKA WINS GATOR CLASSIC XXII SHS is 1-6 overall. Lakewood High School defeated lead Wilson Hall to a 2-1 win over Pee The King’s Academy won Gator SINGLES Crestwood 17-7 on Thursday at the Dee on Thursday at Patriot Park Classic XXII on Saturday at Lakewood 1 – Briggs Berry (S) defeated Ben Weldon 6-3, CHS field. SportPlex. 6-4. High’s J. Frank Baker Stadium. 2 – Brock Chavis (SF) defeated Zachary Kelly AC McKinnon led the Gators offen- Coulter went 5⅓innings, giving up TKA beat Lakewood 4-0 in its open- 6-2, 6-0. sively, going 3-for-4 with two RBI. Ian three hits while striking out four to 3 – John Marc Bryan (SF) defeated Tyler Smith- ing game and edged Bamberg-Eh- hart 6-3, 6-0. Morris was 3-for-3 with an RBI, Daniel get the win. Richardson got the save, rhardt in the championship game. 4 – Makgill Smith (SF) defeated Alex Burger 6-3, Young and Jay Thompson had two allowing no hits and striking out four 6-1. B-E defeated Manning 3-2 in its 5 – Ehtan Byrd (SF) defeated Kaleb Bartrug 6-3, hits and two RBI, Travis Pillsbury had in 1 2/3 innings. opener. Manning won 2-0 over LHS in 6-1. a double and three RBI, Dayven Coulter had two hits while Blake the consolation. The Gators are 5-4. DOUBLES McLeod had a hit and two RBI and Van Patten had a hit and a run. 1 – Did not play. Jacob Ingram was 2-for-4 with a dou- WILSON HALL 4 2 – Rivers Benton/Antonio Mendoza (SF) de- LAURENCE MANNING 14 THE KING’S ACADEMY 3 feated Keller Thomas/Jordan Baker 6-2, 6-2. ble and two RBI. EAST CLARENDON 0 FLORENCE – Wilson Hall defeated JV BASEBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK TURBEVILLE — Laurence Manning The King’s Academy 4-3 on Thursday Academy improved to 8-1 with a 14-0 at the TKA field. LAURENCE MANNING 12 WILSON HALL WINS victory over East Clarendon High WILSON HALL 1 Brandon Carraway and Blake Rich- ORANGEBURG – Wilson Hall won a School on Wednesday at the EC field. ardson both scored two goals for the Laurence Manning Academy defeat- 6-team meet on Thursday at the Or- Hayden Griffin and Jackson Camp- Barons. ed Wilson Hall 12-1 on Friday at Baron angeburg Prep track. bell combined to pitch a no-hitter for Field. The Barons scored 213 points while LMA. Mickey Jordan and TJ Hicks VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD Britton Morris led LMA’s 13-hit at- Hammond was second with 74. had two hits apiece to lead the offense. tack, going 3-for-3 with two doubles Doc Walker won three events for the TSA THIRD, WH FIFTH and five RBI. AJ Nelson and Kyle Hor- Barons – the long jump, the triple From staff reports
GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP Lady Generals get first win of season topping Calhoun 8-5
ST. MATTHEWS – Thomas was 3-for-4 with a homer and dles (18.75) and the long jump Wednesday at the SHS field. WILSON HALL WINS Sumter Academy’s softball three RBI, Hannah Hickman (14-10) and Carmen Silvester Braelynn Durham led the ORANGEBURG – Wilson team picked up its first win of was 3-for-4 with two RBI and in the discus (82-09) and the Lady Gamecocks with three Hall won a 6-team meet on the season on Friday, beating Caitlin Timmons had two hits shot put (31-10). hits and three RBI. Emily Jor- Thursday at the Orangeburg Calhoun Academy 8-5 at the and an RBI. dan had three hits, including Prep track. CA field. JV SOFTBALL a solo homer, and two RBI, WH had 184 points while OP Carmen Silvester led the VARSITY SOCCER Anna Lowder had two hits was second with 103. way for the Lady Generals. CLARENDON HALL 15 and three RBI and Kaydee Winners for the Lady Bar- SOUTH FLORENCE 5 COLLETON PREP 4 She hit two home runs with a SUMTER 1 Moore had two hits. ons were Margaret Briggs double and drove in five runs. SUMMERTON – Clarendon Kelly in the 1,600, Emma She also picked up the win in Sumter High School fell to Hall improved to 7-0 with a JV SOCCER Bradley in the 100 hurdles, the circle. 1-4 in Region VI-5A with a 5-1 15-4 victory over Colleton Mary Jones in the 400 hurdles LUGOFF-ELGIN 2 Sydney Daniel had two hits loss to South Florence on Fri- Prep on Friday at the CH LAKEWOOD 0 and Natalie Ford in the high and scored three runs, Karin day at the SHS field. field. jump. Brannon hit a homer and Sophia Haughton scored the Amberly Way struck out 14 LUGOFF – Lakewood High Josie Reed had a double. lone goal for the 4-4 Lady batters in the 5-inning game School lost to Lugoff-Elgin 2-0 B TEAM SOFTBALL Gamecocks. to get the win. She also went on Thursday at the L-E field. WILSON HALL 13 CARDINAL NEWMAN 10 HOLLY HILL 1 On Thursday in Conway, 2-for-3 with three RBI. Samantha Hardy had 13 LAURENCE MANNING 1 Sumter picked up its first re- Olivia Wilson led the of- saves in goal for LHS. HOLLY HILL – Wilson Hall gion win with a 4-1 triumph fense with three hits and six CONWAY 2 COLUMBIA – Laurence improved to 10-6 with a 13-1 over Conway. Aria Strickland, RBI. Collen McIntosh had a SUMTER 1 Manning Academy lost to victory over Holly Hill Acade- Haughton, Natalie Bartlette hit, three RBI and four runs. Cardinal Newman’s junior my on Thursday at the HHA and Sara Missildine each On Thursday in Blackville, CONWAY – Sumter High varsity team 10-1 on Wednes- field. scored a goal. Missildine had the Lady Saints defeated Jef- School fell to 1-4 with a 2-1 day at the CN field. Drake Ives led the WH of- two assists. ferson Davis Academy 16-4. loss to Conway on Thursday LMA, which fell to 5-1, was fense, going 2-for-3 with a LUGOFF-ELGIN 5 Way got the win and had a hit at the CHS field. led by Lindsey Barwick. She 2-run home run and a double, LAKEWOOD 0 and two RBI. Wilson was Camden Brooks scored for went 3-for-3 with a double and three RBI and three runs. 3-for-4 with three RBI, while SHS. an RBI. Ellie Hunter had a 2-run LUGOFF – Lakewood High McKenley Wells and Macie homer, Carly Allred was 3-for- School lost to Lugoff-Elgin 5-0 McIntosh scored three runs MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK From staff reports 4 with two runs, Becka Noyes on Thursday at the L-E field. apiece. was 3-for-4 with an RBI, Syd- Shelby Brown had three On Wednesday in St. ney Jarecki had a 3-run triple, saves for LHS. George, CH defeated Dorches- Liza Lowder scored two runs ter 21-4. Way had a hit and and Madison Sliwonik had a VARSITY TRACK two RBI and picked up the double. win with six strikeouts in Hunter and Ives combined WH SECOND, TSA THIRD three innings. Wells had two on the mound to get the win. ORANGEBURG – Wilson hits and two RBI, while Macie Hunter gave up four hits and Hall finished second and McIntosh had a hit and two a run in three innings, while Thomas Sumter Academy RBI. Ives allowed a hit and a walk third in an 11-team meet at LAURENCE MANNING 18 with six strikeouts. the Orangeburg Prep track on NORTHWOOD 3 CONWAY 9 Wednesday. SUMTER 6 Heathwood Hall won with MANNING – Laurence 137.5 points. Wilson Hall had Manning Academy improved CONWAY – Sumter High 11.5 and TSA 101.5. to 7-3 with an 18-3 victory over School lost to Conway 9-6 on Individual winners for the Northwood on Thursday at Thursday at the CHS field. Lady Barons were Kayla Por- Julie Skolar Field. Anna Copeland led the Lady ter in the 200-meter dash Bailey Moore led LMA with Gamecocks with two hits, two (27.90 seconds), Kaitlyn Smith two homers, five RBI and RBI and one run. Erin McCaf- in the 400 hurdles (1 minute, three runs. Abby Anderson frey and Gabby Kirkman both 19.60 seconds) and Chandler had two hits, including a dou- had two hits, one RBI and one Patrick in the pole vault (6 ble, with an RBI and three run. feet, 8 inches). runs, Breanna Boykin had EAST CLARENDON 15 The 4x800 relay team of two hits, and RBI and two LAKE VIEW 4 Cameron Duffy, Gracyn runs, and Grace Anne Lassei- Coker, Chandler Curtis and gne had a triple, two RBI and LAKE VIEW – East Claren- Emily Reynolds won in a time a run. don improved to 3-0 in Region of 11:44.00. Olivia Leviner was the win- VI-1A with a 15-4 victory over Individual winners for the ning pitcher. Lake View on Friday at the Lady Generals were Bella EAST CLARENDON 12 LV field. Crowe in the 400 (1:07.09) and SUMTER 10 Kinsley Driggers was 3-for-4 the 3,200 (13:04.00), Aubrey with a home run and four RBI Stoddard in the 1,600 (5:43.00), Sumter High School lost to to lead 8-5 EC. Gracen Watts Taja Hunley in the 100 hur- East Clarendon 12-10 on Your community Call (803) 774-1200 and subscribe today. news source THE SUMTER ITEM · SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 | C1
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The federal government wants you to spend it and help the economy, but saving it is truly the way to go
Pete the Planner Don’t buy more stuff Peter Dunn USA TODAY First of all, know that your personal economy should take priority over our national economy. I’m not anti-Ameri- can. I’m pro-you. My paycheck is bigger than it was last Anytime you have access to more How many acorns are you going to squirrel away? GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO year. money, even if the money was really No, I didn’t get a raise. Thanks to the yours to begin with, you have a choice: recent tax cuts, I get to keep more of my Buy more stuff or create stability. During recession. It could arrive this year, next the winter, so we need to space out our yearly income than I used to, and you do good economic times, most people year or five years from now. But if you consumption (budgeting). too. choose to buy more stuff. Why? Be- want to remain financially secure when As we begin to store our acorns for It’s a pretty strange sensation given cause, apparently, we have tremen- it happens, you must do the opposite of the winter (savings), we must regulate the ever-shrinking paycheck I’ve re- dously short memories. what the government wants you to do. what we eat (spending) in order for our ceived over the last several years, re- The U.S. economy is currently doing Do you ever wonder why you don’t acorn stash to grow. If we find more duced regularly by increasing health in- well. As of the fourth quarter of 2017, hear our government leaders more acorns but just chow down as we find surance premiums. Don’t get me wrong, overall economic growth was about prominently promoting savings? When them, then winter will sting more from a I fully expect health insurance premi- 2.6% on a quarterly basis. But that was the last time you heard a passionate lack of stashed food. However, if we ums to continue to rise, but it’s still nice doesn’t reflect some more troubling eco- speech by any leader on either side of maintain or even decrease our con- to keep more of my money than I did last nomic indicators. For instance, the per- the political aisle promoting the merits sumption and put away enough acorns, year. sonal savings rate has slumped to the of personal financial responsibility? It then winter won’t be so bad. The government says it wants us to third-lowest level on record. has been a while. Of course, there are differences be- take this added income and put it back These two contrary indicators are ac- I’m not worried about so many peo- tween you and money and squirrels and into the economy through increased tually related. The economy is relatively ple taking my advice that it will tank the acorns. Winter always comes. Squirrels consumer spending. The more you and I healthy because people are spending a economy. The economy will, however, know this, despite their lack of calen- spend, the more the economy grows, it ton of their money and saving close to eventually tank again on its own merits, dars. And as far as I know, there isn’t argues. The more the economy grows, nothing. With our paychecks bigger, the and those who chose to not use the tax acorn inflation. But you know what? Re- the more everyone benefits. Well, that’s government is depending on you to cuts to create stability will be in a worse cessions and periods of economic ugli- the way the story is supposed to go, ac- spend even more. As we spend more, position. They may even have increased ness always come too. We just don’t cording to supply-side economists. our personal savings rates falls even their dependency on that increased lev- have the calendars that tell us when. Does it work? That depends on who lower. el of income. Which squirrel are you going to be? you ask, and it opens up a complicated The one that finds more acorns and argument involving lots of economic Don’t fall for it Financial life as a metaphor thinks they’re at some sort of royal theory and subjective metrics that will squirrel feast? Or are you going to be the leave your head spinning. If you want to truly benefit from Let’s say we’re all squirrels. We’re squirrel that wakes up one day and says, But I won’t focus on that today. In- strong economic times, create financial squirrels beginning to think about pre- “It’s spring already?” stead, I’d like to focus on what you stability by increasing your personal paring for winter. There are only so Have a question about money for Pete should do with that added take-home savings rate. All economies eventually many acorns to go around at any given the Planner? Email him at AskPete@pe- pay. have downturns. There will be another time. We get more in the fall but fewer in tetheplanner.com
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Jennifer Jolly Special to USA TODAY
If you’re like more than half of Americans, you’re likely using a peer- Analysts have been puzzled that Americans’ spending hasn’t matched their to-peer payment platform such as optimism. DARRON CUMMINGS/AP Venmo, Zelle or Cash App to send money with the tap of an app. They are so quick and convenient Americans are increasingly using that it likely comes as no surprise convenient but perilous payment apps Consumers are confident, scammers have homed in on ways to to send and receive money. PAYPAL exploit the system. And the use of these apps is growing. Nearly 60% of but will they spend more? people in the U.S. use them, and that were later reversed. number rises close to 80% for young In some cases, buyers used stolen adults ages 18 to 34, according to a sur- credit cards or hacked accounts — Paul Davidson S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home vey by Mercator Advisory Group. which the payments company then re- USA TODAY price index of 20 cities will show a 6.1% The way most P2P apps work is versed — leaving sellers with neither increase in January compared to a year similar: Download the free app onto their precious possession nor any mon- This week’s economic news will earlier. your smartphone, sign up, and con- ey for them. In other cases, sellers hand- shine a spotlight on the gap between the On Wednesday, the Commerce De- nect to your bank account or credit- ed over just-released iPhone Xs or thoughts and actions of American con- partment releases its final estimate of card number. To send cash, type in prized Hermès handbags. Many victims sumers. economic growth in the last three someone’s email or phone number — filed police reports, to no avail. The latest reading on consumer con- months of 2017. Its second estimate or pull it right from your contacts list — Venmo says that “we’ve taken steps fidence could bring an 18-year high, had the economy growing at a solid add the dollar amount, push submit, to significantly strengthen our privacy while a report on consumer spending 2.5% annual pace, though that marked and you’re done. Most are free, work and data security practices.” will reveal whether those bullish views a downward revision from its previous with iOS and Android devices and take ❚ What to know about Zelle: With are starting to translate into brisker 3.2% reading. Housing starts and con- less than five minutes to set up. Zelle, it was mainly buyers who were sales at the cash register. Also look for sumer spending could be revised up in ❚ Easy money, easy target: At the duped. What’s tricky with Zelle is that the third and final estimate of fourth- this final appraisal, Nomura econo- core of the issue: You’re not supposed it’s backed by dozens of banks and is quarter economic growth and a new mist Lewis Alexander says. Econo- to use these apps with anyone you even included in some banks’ mobile measure of home price increases. mists reckon Commerce will revise up don’t know personally. apps themselves. With money going Consumer confidence last month its estimate of fourth-quarter growth “Zelle is intended as a replacement straight from one bank to another, some surged to the highest level since Novem- to 2.7%. for cash and checks and for sending people assumed their transactions were ber 2000 on strong job and income Analysts have been puzzled that money to individuals you know. It is both fraud- and purchase-protected, as growth and solid gains in stock and Americans’ spending hasn’t matched not a payment platform for the pur- is often the case when using a credit home prices. The market’s plunge this their optimism. Retail sales slumped chase of goods and services,” said Lou card. But that’s not how it works. week occurred after the latest consumer the past couple of months, and spend- Anne Alexander, group president for Several Zelle users have complained survey. Spending, by contrast, has been ing overall increased modestly in Jan- payments at Early Warning, the net- that they lost hundreds or even thou- mixed. Economists expect the Confer- uary after sturdy gains the prior two work behind Zelle. sands of dollars when they used Zelle to ence Board on Tuesday to report that its months. In February, auto sales and ❚ What to know about Venmo: buy concert tickets or other goods on- consumer confidence index edged up to spending on utilities likely slipped be- PayPal, Venmo’s parent company, re- line, according to Techcrunch. an 18-year high in March. cause of warmer weather, but outlays cently settled a complaint with the “Sending money through Zelle is Low housing inventories have been for other services probably picked up, Federal Trade Commission over issues equivalent to sending cash,” Alexander pushing up home prices sharply. Econo- Alexander says. All told, economists related to the security and privacy of said. “If consumers wish to exchange mists figure that trend continued in predict Commerce on Thursday will customer transactions. According to money for goods and services with peo- January. After rising 6.3% annually in announce a modest 0.2% rise in con- the FTC report, one of the biggest com- ple they are not familiar with, we recom- December, economists estimate the sumption last month. plaints revolved around Venmo show- mend using credit cards, which have ing deposits made to accounts that built-in buyer protections.” THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 | C3
Call the newsroom at: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] The American wild turkey is a prize
he South Carolina De- run from danger but are also partment of Natural strong flyers and can fly at Resources has fore- speeds up to 55 mph. Gobblers Tcast a good turkey have spurs that are pointed season for most areas of the and curved and grow to about state this year. An estimated 2 inches. The males have an 50,000 hunters will take to the iridescent sheen to their woods during the season that feathers and are sometimes runs from March 20 to May 5 referred to as “bronze backs.” on private lands statewide. On Hens are duller and more Wildlife Management Areas brownish colored. Turkeys open to turkey hunting, the feed in the early morning and season will open April 2 and in the afternoon. They will eat close May 5. anything from acorns and The new season structure berries to insects and small went into ef- reptiles. fect in 2016. Wild turkeys like open areas This season in the spring for feeding and change was mating. They use forested an increase areas for cover and for roosting in opportuni- in trees at night. Turkeys will ty for the ma- roost over water if possible. A jority of the varied habitat of both open state. The land and woodland is essential Dan statewide bag for wild turkey survival. Geddings limit was re- The mating season runs duced to from March to June and usu- three gob- ally begins when the birds are blers with no more than two flocked together in wintering taken in one day. areas. A typical winter flock Wild turkeys have excellent is usually a group of old hens vision and keen hearing. They and young birds. Small gob- are the essence of wariness PHOTO PROVIDED bler flocks join the hens to and unpredictability. To hunt Wild turkeys are a prize for the South Carolina hunter. This bird was taken by Dan Geddings a few years gobble and strut for attention. them is to become obsessed. It ago in Allendale County. After mating, the winter is a thinking game with a con- flocks break up, and hens stant stream of hunting ma- 30,000 birds left. They held on Carolina were selected pri- tion efforts. Wild turkeys are begin searching for a nest site neuvers and decisions to be in isolated Lowcountry marily in the Upstate where a thriving, and there are hunt- to lay a clutch of 10 to 12 eggs. made. Most often the hunter swamps and big river bottoms minimum of 30,000 acres able populations in 49 states, Incubation takes about 28 comes up short and goes in the South. could be secured. Eventually seven Canadian provinces and days, and the newly hatched home empty-handed. Then, Early restoration efforts fo- the minimum acreage for a portions of Mexico. chicks are ready to leave the once in a while the stars line cused on releasing pen-raised restoration project was re- Wild turkeys are a prey nest in 12 to 24 hours. up just right, or the turkey birds, but these efforts were duced to 10,000 and then 5,000 species and are hunted by Reproduction in turkeys makes a mistake, and the met with disappointing re- acres. These smaller release many predators to include across South Carolina has hunter is rewarded. sults. Wildlife agencies began sites allowed areas in the Mid- bobcats, coyotes, foxes, feral been low for the last decade The comeback of the wild trap-and-transfer programs, lands to get wild turkeys. We dogs and hawks and owls because of weather and habi- turkey in North America is but it took the creation of the have turkeys now where they when they are young. The av- tat changes, leading to fewer one of the greatest success cannon net in the 1950s and had been absent for more erage lifespan of a wild tur- birds in the population and stories in conservation histo- transfer of wild turkeys to than a hundred years. key is only about five years. some decline in harvest. How- ry. In the early 1900s, wild tur- areas of suitable habitat to Today, there are more than Populations can thrive in ever, reproduction has im- key populations had declined begin successful restoration. 7 million turkeys in North good habitat in spite of nu- proved for the last couple of significantly because of habi- It was thought that turkeys America because of the suc- merous predators. years and populations have tat destruction and unregulat- needed vast tracts of unbro- cess of restoration programs, Turkeys have long, power- rebounded, which should lead ed hunting. It was estimated ken woodland to survive, and improved habitat manage- ful legs and can run at speeds to a higher hunter harvest that there were only about early release sites in South ment and increased conserva- up to 25 mph. They prefer to this year. 5-year-old catches bass Visit wildlife center today for annual baby shower; donate to help animals SUBMITTED On Sunday, Carolina Wildlife Center will open its doors for its annual Baby Shower/Open House. Make plans to come and discover what it takes to res- cue, raise, rehabilitate and release the Midlands’ injured, sick and orphaned wildlife animals. Baby Shower gifts are welcome, and suggestions can be found on the center’s website Wish List or Am- azon Smiles Wish List. Help the center stock up its supplies for the spring influx of babies. ANIMAL CARE WISH LIST Food — Year round Food brands and items are chosen for specific nutrients contained or as ingre- Meet baby animals being cared for by Caro- dients in diets or formulas. lina Wildlife Center today in Columbia. • Purina Dog Chow • Blue Buffalo Wilderness Adult Cat General supplies Food • Feather dusters, only new • Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy Food • Zip ties • Esbilac (powered formula for pup- • Scotch tape pies) • Duct tape and packing tape • Hodgson Mill “Untoasted” Wheat • Card stock, 65# 8.5 x 11 Germ • Latex gloves (all sizes) • Unflavored Pedialyte • Small 6-inch wicker bas- • Mealworms and Super MEET THE BABIES kets Worms • Garden hoses and spray • Live minnows and What: Annual Baby nozzles worms Shower/Open House for • HP printer cartridges 564 Carolina Wildlife Center • Live crickets (black and colors) • KMR Powder Event hours: Sunday, 1 • First class postage • Frozen plain crawfish to 4 p.m. stamps • Frozen silver sides (from Address: Carolina • Pine straw and mulch PetSmart) Wildlife Center, 5551 • Scrub brushes • Frozen krill (from Bush River Road, • 75W reptile heat bulbs PetSmart) Columbia, SC 29212 • 100W night heat bulbs • Frozen tilapia • 48-inch UVB fluorescent bulbs Cleaning and bedding Cash donations and gift cards are al- • Laundry detergent (no scent) ways welcome and appreciated. They give • Laundry bleach the center the ability to purchase food, • Trash bags — 50 gallon and 55 gallon medicine and equipment that specific ani- • Facial tissues (lotion free) mals require. Items listed are general • Paper towels food and supplies used on a daily basis. • Mops and brooms From time to time, the center needs items PHOTO PROVIDED • Hand sanitizer specific to a certain species of animal. Caleb Andrews, age 5, caught a large bass in Lakewood Pond. • Nolvasan disinfectant You can inquire if there is a specific need. C4 | SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM REFLECTIONS
SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOS The Shelor Building had an architectural flair such as no other building in Sumter had at the time. It was showy, its colorful tiles seeming to glow in the light from its large win- dows. The building was abandoned and later torn down after being damaged by Hurricane Hugo, but its art deco style was unique in Sumter County.
ans’ association. The project included the construction of five store build- ings, eight business offices and eight Shelor apartments — all to be housed in the same building, one of the most mod- ern in the state. The building would be faced with porcelain enamel steel and have automatic sprinklers for fire pro- Building tection. This structure was centrally heated and partially air conditioned.” “The 19,379-square-foot, two-story building housed Eden’s Super Market unique in No. 2 which formed the main unit and covered approximately 5,000 square feet of floor space. Those who leased office space included the Sumter Mer- chants Association; the Credit Control Sumter Bureau; Sigmund W. Stoudenmire, public accountant; and J. Whitney City tore down art deco-style Cunningham, architect. In the 1960s, it was temporary home to The Item.” landmark after Hugo hit The building was opened in 1948 eflections remembers the “when wide Chevys toted girls wear- ing poodle skirts and boys sported proposed construction of a ducktail haircuts and lasted through modern building on the the years housing numerous business- R es including doctors’ offices, insur- corner of Sumter and Canal ance and finance companies, the Sum- Streets in 1946 to be known as the ter County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the Pee Dee Brace Shelor Building. The building was and Limb Co. and a drug rehabilita- the only vestige of art deco-style tion program. The 45-year-old land- mark was extensively damaged in 1989 architecture built in the city. by Hurricane Hugo which tore apart Webster defines art deco as “a decora- much of its exterior blue-and-yellow tive style of the late 1920s and the late enamel tiles which were broken or 1930s derived from missing, leaving the building in poor cubism, based general- condition.” ly on geometric forms “The Thomas Jackson Construction and applied to furnish- Co. located in Orangeburg was select- ings, textiles, graphic ed to begin tearing down the struc- arts and was revived ture. Jackson noted that it would take in the 1960s.” The about two months to remove the build- building provided ac- ing which was purchased by Tuomey commodations for sev- Regional Medical Center for $131,000. Sammy Way eral of Sumter’s most The plans were to expand their park- REFLECTIONS remembered enter- ing capability by adding an additional prises. The informa- The 45-year-old Sumter landmark was constructed in 1948 and was named for Henry 70 spaces. The hospital bought the tion and photos used Shelor. Tuomey Regional Medical Center bought the building and the property and property from the estate of Henry in preparing this article were obtained planned a 70-car parking space for the lot after the building was demolished. Shelor for whom the building was from The Item archives. named. The demolition was slow in “J. Whitney Cunningham, one of ter and Canal streets at a cost of up due to the scarcity of building ma- order to keep debris and dirt to a min- Sumter’s most recognized and respect- $140,000. He produced a sketch of such terials. The contract for the general imum. Construction for the parking ed architects who died suddenly at an a structure that included eight com- construction of the building was lot was scheduled to be completed in early age, was charged by Shelor pletely furnished efficiency apart- awarded to Avery Lumber Co. of Sum- March according to Gregg Martin, Building Inc., to design and build a ments. Construction was to have start- ter. The structure was assigned a vice president and spokesman for Tu- new structure on the corner of Sum- ed in March but was temporarily held housing priority number by the veter- omey.”
The Shelor Building Workers at top try to lies in pieces at the knock down a wall corner of Sumter with a sledgehammer and West Canal while another worker streets. The build- uses a bulldozer. ing was heavily damaged during Hurricane Hugo and became a park- ing lot. THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 | C5 YESTERYEAR Marine band visited for fair week; 200-lap race scheduled 75 YEARS AGO — 1943 The big card has attracted sev- the county-owned golf course Oct. 16 — Oct. 22 eral well-known drivers, and at Dillon Park. And depending 32 cars have already signed up on who you ask, the move will • Sumter school children to be on hand. either allow the county to pro- began another task for their • The Recreation Service vide an in-demand recreation- country as they brought in the Club swimming pool recently al service while turning a first installment in the waste opened for the season. Wattie profit to boot, or it will result paper campaign to be conduct- Snowden, assisted by Cynthia, in more taxpayers’ money ed today, Wednesday and will be life guards. The pool being wasted on a project that Thursday. The students will will be open Monday through never should have been start- be working to reach a quota of Friday. Dues for the year are ed in the first place. Some say 25 pounds each for three days $17, and members who have the course is an asset; others and will receive passes to a not already paid may do so at say it is a liability. Some say it movie in the local theaters if the pool. is an investment; others say it they reach this amount, Su- • The field of mental health is a financial burden. perintendent William Henry in South Carolina owes much • Sometimes, John Land hits Shaw said today. to the efforts of Sumter’s G. the button for the sixth floor • Mrs. James M. DuBose has Weber Bryan, but at the same when he steps on the elevator been notified by the adjutant time demands are more than in the Marion Gressette senate general that her husband, Lt. he or the staffs of the state’s office building. It is an under- DuBose, died Sept. 26 in the SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO institutions for the treatment standable lapse; in the South North African area as a result 1943 — Sam and Kirk McGee, the Boys from Tennessee, who are just of the mentally ill can possi- Carolina Senate, you move up of wounds received in action. two of the WSM Grande Ole Opry stars appearing in Sumter on Oct. bly perform. It is to the un- by moving down. Thus, Land He had been serving with the 20 in a large tent theater seating 3,000 located on Monaghan’s circus sung heroes of the cause, the no longer has an office on the armed forces lot. unpaid volunteers who work sixth, or the fifth or the fourth overseas ap- untiringly to improve the lot floors, all of which he has in- proximately Lane, in charge of WAC re- ter County Welfare Depart- of the state’s mental patients, habited during his 16 years in five months. cruiting here, announced ment? This is the latest barri- that Bryan, who has often the Senate representing por- Lt. DuBose is today. For the first time, ac- er in the Army’s year-long at- been referred to as “Mr. Men- tions of Sumter, Lee and Clar- the son of Mr. cording to a directive received tempt to acquire a license tal Health,” attributes the endon counties. Just as a rise and Mrs. by Lt. Lane from AAFTC, Fort from the State Department of credit for the progress that in seniority denotes more Theodore Du- Worth, Texas, women who Public Welfare. First a few has thus far been made. “Vol- power in the state Senate, a Bose and for- wish to become an integral minor requirements had to be unteers often feel that their ef- descent in the Gressette build- Yesteryear mer owner of part of the army may choose met, then the more extensive forts are not recognized and ing into a bigger office with in Sumter a service sta- either the Army Ground Forc- regulations governing a foster appreciated,” Bryan, who has more staff also signifies the tion here, en- es, Army Service Forces or home were prescribed, and been actively engaged in the accumulation of clout. SAMMY WAY tered the Army Air Forces. now, the Army is faced with field of mental health for the • Wilson Hall’s Jennifer Army on • Today is the coldest Octo- the loss of control over its own past 20 years, says. Young was the top-scoring se- June 10, 1942, and was com- ber in about 14 years, the shelter. • Sumter, punching out only nior in USC Sumter’s recent missioned through the Officer weather department reported. • Mrs. Lucile Phelps Wil- five hits, survived a ninth-in- 10th Annual Math-Science Candidate School on Dec. 17 of Temperature this morning liams, who studied to be a con- ning uprising by Olanta as the Contest, securing for herself a that year. In April of this year, was 30 degrees, and it was the cert pianist, then turned to a P-15’s went on to record their choice of a $750 USC Sumter he left for service with the first frost of the season, offi- career of dedicated social fifth-straight win by taking a Scholarship or a $500 U.S. Sav- American Expeditionary cials said. The drop in temper- work, will retire at the end of 4-2 decision. Once again it was ings Bond. In presenting Force in Africa. ature started on Friday, with June after 21 years with Sum- the defense that bailed the Young with a plaque in honor • Francis Marion Dwight, the temperature of 62 drop- ter County Welfare Depart- P-15’s out when trouble threat- of her achievement, USC Sum- M.D., 82, distinguished citizen ping to 60 on Saturday and ment. The Sumter native, who ened as Sumter chalked up ter Dean Jack C. Anderson Jr. and oldest physician in Sum- plunging to 39 on Sunday. The screens virtually every person double plays No. 7 and No. 8 of noted that the scholarship, of- ter County, died at his home local weather department has who comes to the department the campaign. Al Harris start- fered as the competition’s top near Wedgefield. He had been been keeping records for 14 for assistance, developed her ed on the hill for Coach Bernie prize, has been named in in ill health for some time. years. Officials said that no intense desire to help people Jones’ crew but finally gave honor of Charles F. Denny, Born Dec. 12, 1860, he was the other Oct. 18 had a tempera- solve their problems while way in the sixth to Robert Du- professor of biology, and is son of Samuel Jamison ture as low as 30 but that on serving as a cadet hostess at Bose, who picked up his third funded by the Sumter Partner- Dwight, M.D., and Sarah Ann Oct. 29, 1943, it was 28 degrees; Shaw Air Force Base during win of the year. ship of the USC Educational Scott Dwight of Richland on Oct. 24, 1937, the tempera- World War II. From that posi- • Perwin Co. Inc., Sumter Foundation. County. He was a descendant ture was 30 degrees: and on tion, she moved directly to the manufacturer of quality drap- • Sumter School District 17 of a brother of the Revolution- Oct. 27, 1937, it was 29 degrees. Welfare Department in 1947 as eries, is in the midst of an ex- trustees will kick off a series ary War hero Francis Marion, • This year’s (1942-1943) li- a case worker, later serving pansion program that will of workshops scheduled to for whom he was named. cense plates must be kept. Lt. for a year and a half as an act- double plant facilities, with a help the district draft a spend- • The famous Marine band Kinsey, head of this district of ing director. commensurate increase in ing plan for next fiscal year. from Parris Island will partici- the State Highway Patrol, feels • Billy Baker drove his 1956 production capacity. Irwin All of the meetings are open pate in activities here on Nov. that if he can just get that fact Ford to victory in the late- Praeger, co-founder and con- to the public. Trustees will 11, during fair week. The band across to the public, he will model race, and Richard Mc- tinuing helmsman of the in- first talk about a capital im- has a hundred pieces and will have accomplished something Faddin captured his eighth dustry, announced the expan- provement budget, property add greatly to the color of the mammoth. Through the press win in 10 starts in the jalopy sion that began in February matters and perhaps “some Armistice Day parade here. A for some time, now Lt. Kinsey division to highlight Saturday with the addition of a preliminary discussion about concert will be given by the has been warning automobile night’s card at Sumter Speed- 5,000-square-foot employees’ the impact of the state appro- band during the day, and the drivers who have applied for way. Baker took the lead on room, and will culminate with priations bill,” when they Marines will also play at the the ’43-44 tags to retain their the very first lap and never the construction of a meet for the first of four Charleston-Sumter game at present ones, for the new li- lost it in the 40-lap affair 10,000-square-foot warehouse scheduled budget workshops, the fairgrounds. Tickets for censes are merely strips to be which saw H. C. Pritchard fin- and distribution center. said Joe Klein, District 17’s as- the game will go on sale in a attached to the old. A person ish second. sistant superintendent for fis- 25 YEARS AGO — 1993 few days. who throws away this year’s • The U.S. Department of cal affairs. March 19 — 25 • The commandant of the plate is defeating the purpose Agriculture will explain how • Operators of the Laidlaw U.S. Marine Corps recently ad- of the new tags, which is to grocers may take part in its • On a cold, blustery night, hazardous-waste landfill near vised E. W. Dabbs of the save metal. food stamp program at a spe- Bishopville High and Furman Lake Marion plan to brief Salem Black River community • A local committee of cial meeting here. At the meet- fought tooth and nail for nine Sumter County Council on that under the law a status of women to aid with the new ing, officials of USDA’s Con- innings before the Dragons’ what they intended to do with presumptive death had been state recruiting drive for vol- sumer and Marketing Service Robbie Charles scored from the new offices their company declared in the case of his son, unteers for the Women’s will explain grocers’ responsi- third on a wild pitch to defeat was building last year at the Second Lt. Richard Furman Army Corps has been set up bilities under Food Stamp the Indians 4-3. Outstanding landfill. The briefing was Dabbs, USMC, who has been by Gov. Olin D. Johnston, and Regulations and give grocers pitching and sound defense scheduled for January but missing since Sept. 15, 1942. the group held its first meet- in Sumter County an opportu- enabled the Dragons to im- was postponed at the request Lt. Dabbs was flying on a pa- ing last night. Members are nity to apply for authorization prove their regular season of Laidlaw officials. Construc- trol over the Caribbean when Mrs. David Britton, Mrs. R. D. to handle USDA food coupons. mark to 3-0. Senior ace Daniel tion on three buildings at the he failed to return to his base, Graham, Mrs. Katherine Shat- • A Manning landmark for Tiller entered the contest in landfill, which is in Sumter and no trace has ever been tuck, Miss Lois McKnight and 50 years, the quaint Gothic- the sixth inning with the game County and operated by Laid- found of him or his plane. He Mrs. Harry Davis. That group style church will soon be tied at 3-3 and pitched four law Environmental Services was a graduate of Mayesville will attempt to stimulate more abandoned by the Free Will scoreless innings to earn the of South Carolina, was halted High School and of The Cita- interest in the women’s Baptist for a larger house of win. in April 1992 when the Sum- del in the class of 1941. branch of the Army, in which, worship. The church which • After more than 500 wins ter-City-County Planning • Officials from Shaw Field so far, few Sumter women once belonged to the Episcopa- as Manning High School’s Commission discovered the have been invited to partici- have enlisted. Unless more lians of Manning is hemmed girls’ basketball coach, John company constructing the pate in the program of the women can be secured in by an auto firm on the left Thames not only received a buildings had no building per- Third Battalion, State Guard, through the voluntary meth- and a junk yard on the right plaque from Clarendon School mit for the structures. which will have maneuvers od, a spokesman for the com- and seems to have an uncer- District 2’s board of trustees, • Sumter County Council here Sunday. In the reviewing mittee said today, the young tain future. he also learned that the Man- shouldn’t talk with people stand with other officers at women of the country may • Sumter County has re- ning High School gym would who are suing the county — the competitive drill at Ed- have to be drafted. ceived an $87,312 grant, the be renamed in his honor. it’s just not proper, said munds High athletic field Sun- • Bill Hughes, captain and federal share, for acquisition When he returns next season county attorney Henry Rich- day night will be the following fullback of last year’s Sumter of 178 acres to be developed for his 27th year as coach of ardson. So, based on that ad- Shaw officials who will serve High School football team, has into a major recreational park the Lady Monarchs, the vice, council decided not to as judges: Major H. H. Bliz- entered the Navy and is now at the intersection of Bypass 58-year-old Thames will send receive a briefing from a zard, commanding officer of stationed at Jacksonville 378-76 and Wise Drive. Sen. H. his players into the John Laidlaw Environmental Ser- the 77th Air Base squadron; Naval Air Station it was B. Richardson accepted the Franklin Thames Arena. vices spokesman on what the Major H. E. Keller, command- learned today. Besides star- check from Dwight Holder, • “More than $1.5 million in company intended to do with ing officer of the cadet detach- ring on the gridiron, Bill was chairman, and Robert Hick- gifts and pledges has been buildings it was constructing ment; and Lt. C. J. Barracino, an aide last year to Coach man, director of the South raised toward the building of last year at its hazardous- cadet tactical officer. The Johnnie McMillian in his cal- Carolina Department of Covenant Place,” according to waste landfill in southern Shaw Field band will give a isthenics classes. He graduat- Parks, Recreation and Tour- Glen Sharp, president and Sumter County. concert immediately before ed from high school in May ism, which performs a liaison board chairman. This amount • Ed Gibbons of Manning the competitive drill begins. and entered The Citadel in function between the Federal is toward an immediate goal won the $2,000 Late Model sea- The concert will start at 7:45 June. Bill is the son of Mr. and Bureau of Outdoor Recreation of $1,670,000 needed to begin son opener at the Sumter p.m. Mrs. John A. Hughes and has and local grant recipients. construction of the senior liv- Rebel Speedway. The Item • The entire cantonment two brothers, Tommie, who is • “The richest and longest ing community designed to sponsored the race. Gibbons area of the Women’s Army quarterback of this year’s late-model race ever held at serve primarily the citizens of won the pole position after re- Corps at Shaw Field will be high school 11, and John, who Sumter” is the way officials Sumter, Clarendon and Lee cording the fastest qualifying open to the public from Oct. 20 is in the Coast Guard. describe the special 200-lap counties. Covenant Place is time at 15.00 seconds. Larry to Oct. 24 in connection with feature, sponsored by the Ser- designed so that it will be af- 50 YEARS AGO — 1968 Powell had the second-fastest the inauguration of a new toma Club, that will unfold to- fordable for a large number of qualifying time at 15.30 and June 16 — June 22 plan whereby women interest- morrow night at the Sumter moderate-income people, as started opposite Gibbons. Gib- ed in joining the army will be • Who has the right to deter- Speedway. First place money well as those who have a high- bons and Powell held the top given an opportunity of mak- mine if a child can be admit- was $800 while $1 will be paid er income in their retirement spots the entire race. Nelson ing a personal choice as to the ted to the Salvation Army’s to the leader of each lap, thus years. Dowd finished third, followed particular branch of service Graham Emergency Shelter: winner of the Sertoma 200 • On April 1, Sumter County by Darren Griffin and Hank they desire, Lt. Walter E. The Salvation Army or Sum- could pick up a possible $1,000. will take over management of Edwards. C6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.
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