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Accused of going to The child sustained burns to his lower back, work instead of upper right thigh, lower right thigh and lower left seeking treatment thigh, according to an ar- rest warrant. BY KAYLA ROBINS “The mother was aware [email protected] of his serious injuries and failed to seek adequate A 30-year-old Sumter treatment for the child,” woman was arrested on the warrant states. Monday after her 1-year- Goodman reportedly left old son suffered third-de- her son with her boyfriend gree burns and she suppos- and went to work instead PHOTOS PROVIDED edly failed to seek treat- of seeking treatment. ment. The child was examined Crestwood High School Choir directed by Deborah Horton will highlight the May 15 concert at Mayesville Shemeka at a local medical facility Presbyterian Church to raise funds for the nonprofit Sumter Feeds My Starving Children packing event. Monique on May 6 and referred to Volunteers will pack meals for hungry children Aug. 7 through 8. Goodman, of Augusta Burn Center for Babette Road further treatment, accord- Lot 10, is ac- ing to the warrant. cused of plac- The warrant states Good- Concert to benefit ‘Feed ing her child GOODMAN man told law enforcement “at unreason- personnel she knew the able risk of child was hurt and “tried harm” on April 23 and has home remedies to treat his been charged with unlaw- burns.” My Starving Children’ ful neglect, according to Goodman is being held in Ken Bell, public informa- Sumter-Lee Regional De- tion officer for the Sumter tention Center awaiting a BY IVY MOORE line Mack Center for the Arts. He is also pia- County Sheriff’s Office. bond hearing. Special to The Sumter Item nist for Bethel United Methodist Church and assistant accompanist for the Sumter High A benefit concert at Mayesville Presbyterian School Concert Choir. Church will kick off the Sumter Feed My Williams noted that Mayesville Presbyterian Starving Children charity endeavor at 7 p.m. Church was a leader in organizing Sumter Sumter Purple Heart Tuesday. Admission is by a cash donation in FMSC and that the May 15 concert is the any amount to FMSC. church’s primary fundraiser for this year. The elects new commander A diverse program of vocal and instrumen- church is located at 109 W. Sumter St., Mayes- tal music by some of the area’s most accom- ville. plished musicians will support the efforts of SUMTER FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN numerous organizations and individuals who have packed and distributed more than 800,000 Proceeds from the concert will support local meals to malnourished fundraising efforts for Feed children around the world. My Starving Children, a Mayesville Presbyterian Christian nonprofit organiza- Church organist and choir tion committed to feeding director Tammy Williams hungry children. The annual had high praise for the per- drive brings volunteers from formers, beginning with families, churches, business- the Crestwood High School es and civic groups across Choir. the U.S. to hand pack dry “Under the direction of meal packets specially for- Deborah Horton, director mulated for malnourished of choral activities at children. Crestwood for 17 years, the The meals are vegetarian choir has earned a number and nutritionally complete. of accolades, including Costs for the meals and ship- consistently excellent ping is borne by FMSC vol- showings at All-State Cho- unteers and donors. They are rus each year,” Williams shipped to missions and said. “One of the choir's re- human service agencies cent honors was an invita- Sumter FMSC committee chairwoman around the world, where they tion in 2016 by Dr. Sonja Sarah Bradham is shown during a visit are used to feed children in Sepulveda to perform at to the Dominican Republic to see the schools, orphanages, hospi- Carnegie Hall. While in impact Feed My Starving Children has tals and feeding programs, New York, the choir also had on the hungry children in that according to FMSC. sang at St. James the Di- country. With her is Chimmi, a child More than 800,000 meals vine Cathedral.” fed with meals packed by Sumter have been shipped to hungry Violinist Brandi Sloan FMSC volunteers. children in Swaziland, Haiti, and pianist Susan Hutson the Dominican Republic and will play Johannes the Democratic Republic of PHOTO SUBMITTED Brahms’ "Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Opus Congo in the four years since Sumter FMSC Sumter's Gen. George L. Mabry Jr. Chapter 817 of the Military 78." Williams said this sonata will “highlight started. Williams noted that “3,783 children Order of the Purple Heart recently elected a new chapter com- the passionate, soaring melodies” for which were fed a meal every day over the past year mander. Pictured is outgoing Commander Dave Nesbitt, right, Brahms is known. because of the efforts of the Sumter communi- turning the gavel over to new Chapter Commander Patriot Johann Gottfried Walther’s "Concerto in B ty.” Harry Thompson at the chapter's April meeting. Minor" will be performed by Jim Hepler, min- The goal for this year’s Sumter FMSC is to ister of music and organist at St. John's Angli- pack more than 400,000 meals at a cost of can Church in Florence. This piece, Williams $88,000. The cost of one meal is less than 25 said, “will spotlight the church's Zimmer pipe cents, so any contribution is significant, Wil- organ … .” liams said. A $10 donation will feed one child a CLARIFICATION Sumter High School sophomore Mark meal a day for about six weeks. Burns, who has been studying piano since he Volunteers are needed to pack the meals While Carnivore: Butcher & Bottle is the first and sole was 3, will play his own arrangement of Ed- Aug. 7 and 8. free-standing, full-service butcher shop in the city, Sum- ward Perronet’s hymn, “All Hail the Power of For more information about Feed My Starv- ter Provision Company on Pipkin Road in the county has Jesus’ Name,” set to the familiar tune “Coro- ing Children, visit www.fmsc.org/about-us/me- been in operation since the 1950s. The company specializ- nation” by Oliver Holden. dia-resources or Facebook at SumterFMSC or es in pork and beef cut fresh on site, makes sausage and The son of Jamie and Regina Burns, Mark contact Sarah Bradham, committee chair, at also sells whole pigs for barbecues. studies piano with Caroline Mack of the Caro- [email protected].

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BY LINDSEY TANNER have been reported. Pete Canfield, of Spokane, since worsened and he now unfair, but "at the same time AP Medical Writer The study highlights a phe- Washington, has an incurable uses an oxygen machine near- these are people asking the nomenon that has gotten little lung condition called chronic ly round-the-clock. He de- whole internet for money," CHICAGO — They're the attention, and Snyder said he obstructive pulmonary dis- clined the clinic's offer to do a she said. tech-age version of donor jars was "surprised by the scope of ease. He said he read up on second procedure, saying, "I'm Dr. Jeremy Sugarman, a at the diner: crowdfunding it." blood stem cell treatments of- not going to waste my money Johns Hopkins University websites that aim to link ailing "There's no blame for the in- fered by the Lung Institute, a or my time." bioethicist, said crowdfund- people with strangers willing dividuals. They're kind of Scottsdale, Arizona clinic, and The Lung Institute did not ing sites might be able to to help pay for medical treat- trapped," he said. "They want believed claims that they respond to several phone and help rein in some of the ment. But new research sug- to believe a lot of the times would ease his breathing diffi- email requests for comment. problem by recommending gests duped patients some- that this is going to really cure culties. In a written statement, Go- that patients and families times crowdfund to pay for me. It's absolutely a heart- He waged a GoFundMe cam- FundMe said it removes any seeking funds consult with bogus stem cell treatments. breaking situation." paign seeking $10,000 when his campaigns that violate the their doctors about treat- A study published Tuesday Part of the problem is clinics health insurer refused to pay, site's service terms but that it ment claims, or refer them to in the Journal of the Ameri- that manage to skirt regulato- writing that the treatment allows pleas for funding medi- other reputable resources. can Medical Association fo- ry scrutiny, Snyder said. "has the potential to add sever- cal treatment that is experi- Sugarman works with the cused on for-profit clinics that The U.S. Food and Drug Ad- al years to my life." He raised mental and part of legitimate ethics and policy committees use direct-to-consumer adver- ministration has the authority $1,050, mostly from relatives. research. The company says it at the International Society tising for costly unproven to regulate stem cell products Canfield, 65, said he maxed refunds donors if misuse is de- for Stem Cell Research, stem-cell treatments for condi- and pledged last year to crack out his credit card to cover the tected. which offers online guidance tions including chronic lung down on doctors selling risky, rest and had the treatment in GoFundMe campaigns for patients considering stem disease, Parkinson's disease, unproven treatments. April 2017. He said blood was have raised more than $5 bil- cell treatment, including: multiple sclerosis and arthri- Stem cells have the ability to withdrawn from an arm, pro- lion since the site launched • What are the possible tis. Treatments are often mar- reproduce and to regenerate cessed somehow and re-inject- in 2010. More than one-third benefits? What are the risks? keted as cures or with a prom- tissue. They are being studied ed back into the same arm. of money raised last year • What is the scientific evi- ise for vastly improved health. as a potential way to treat "They claim that when they went to medical campaigns. dence that the procedure will Patients who believe the many diseases but are ap- insert the stem cells they will Adrienne Gonzales, a writ- work? hype sometimes turn to crowd- proved in only a few medical automatically go to the organ er who started the GoFraud- • How many people have funding websites when their procedures, including stem that needs it the most," Can- Me Facebook page and web- gotten better from this treat- health insurance won't pay. cells from donor bone marrow field said. "I was a little skepti- site after reading about ment and how many haven't? The study looked at GoFund- to treat leukemia and other cal of that part of the claim, scammers using GoFundMe Me, one of the most popular blood diseases. but I'm not a scientist." to fleece donors, said crowd- The Associated Press Health online sites for personal fund- The study highlights treat- He ended up being unim- funding serves an important & Science Department re- raising, and YouCaring, a simi- ments that involve taking stem pressed by the results. purpose but that "it's kind of ceives support from the How- lar site that GoFundMe ac- cells from patients' own fat or "I don't think it did anything the wild west out there." ard Hughes Medical Insti- quired last month. Over four blood, processing them in the to improve my physical well- Requiring patients to pro- tute's Department of Science months last year, the research- lab and returning them to the being," he said. vide a verification letter Education. 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SUSPECT in Sumter, and APRIL FROM PAGE A1 HO-HUM APRIL IN SUMTER Lisa Avins, 57, April 2018 Historical average FROM PAGE A1 of Pinewood cooler than April’s historically Average daily overall 59.2 61.7 Road in Sumter for the county, Anderson said. Two days after that, the — have been Average daily high 72.8 76.5 According to the weather body, which Sumter County charged with service’s data, Sumter’s aver- Average daily low 45.5 50.1 Sheriff Anthony Dennis JOHNSON accessory after age daily overall temperature Rainfall 4.57 inches 3.06 inches said at a news conference the fact. for April was 59.2 degrees, Rainfall year to date 10.59 inches 14.54 inches on Monday had been shot Avins is about 2.5 degrees below the multiple times, was identi- Stinnette’s mother. Source: National Weather Service, Columbia. Temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit. historical norm for that indica- fied as Johnson. Dennis said on Monday a tor (61.7). Stephen Wayne Stinnette, motive is still being inves- The average daily high tem- 31, of Pinewood Road in tigated but that Stinnette perature for the 30 days last Sumter, was arrested on and Johnson knew each month was 72.8 degrees. His- Friday in Richland County other. torically, that indicator is 76.5 and charged with murder. He also said the investi- degrees for April in the coun- Three others — Kimberly gation revealed Johnson’s ty. The average daily low, typi- McFaddin McLeod, 36, of body had been buried and cally the overnight low, for the Bay Blosson Avenue in moved twice in Sumter month was 45.5 degrees, An- Sumter, Andrew Thomas County before being derson said. In the historical Scurry, 36, of U.S. 15 South dumped in the lake. annuals, 50.1 degrees is the county’s daily low for April. It was wetter in Sumter in April than most Aprils, ac- cording to the weather service. The county tallied 4.57 inches of rain compared to a norm for the month of 3.06 inches. But that rain total still didn’t crack the top 20 for April rainfall to- tals for the county. at Swan Lake Iris Gardens Memorial Day Weekend Rainfall for the year through Saturday, May 5, for Sumter was 10.59 inches, about five Interested in Gardening and the Arts? inches below the historical av- You’ll fi nd , and erage 14.54 inches. Gateway to Gardening Art in the Gardens “April was wetter than nor- more around the Bland Garden Gazebo at Swan Lake! mal,” Anderson said. “But, so far this year, we’re drier and in a deficit.” As far as the official record books — which date back to about 1930 at the weather ser- vice — Sumter’s hottest April MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM ever was in 1945, when Sum- A visitor enjoys Swan Lake-Iris Gardens at the end of April, which was ter’s average daily high tem- wetter than usual and a little below the historical average daily high perature was a “steaming” 83.3 temperature at 72.8 degrees. degrees, and its average daily MORE INFO AT IRISFESTIVAL.ORG overall temperature was 70.8. high of 81.7. This month is traditionally a And we need to watch out warm one in Sumter and the for the mosquitoes, too, Ander- Midlands. The county’s histor- son said. Say You Inherited It. ical average daily overall tem- “Heat and humidity,” he perature for May is 69.4 de- said, “make the mosquitoes grees, with an average daily more active.” Broadstone Manor Give Mom Antiques & Interiors 204 & 208 BROAD STREET ost uni SUMTER, SC 29150 the m que, THURSDAY - SATURDAY 10:00-5:00 utiful Gift E 803.778.1890 Bea ver! www.broadstonemanor.com Shop the shop Palmetto Plaza A world of wonderful gifts FREEDOM FURNITURE Freedom — soaps, jewelry, wallets, Furniture 493 N. GUIGNARD • SUMTER, SC • 499-2002 Miller Rd. sun hats, lamps, garden Hardees 539 A S. MILL ST. • MANNING,SC • 433-2300 Guignard accessories, bird feeders, Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • Sunday Closed beautiful blue & white decorative accessories. Roses, perennials Japa- nese Maples, Hydrangeas, trees and shrubbery. NO CREDIT CHECK We offer design ideas! BRUNSON NUR SERY & DESIGN 3000 Plowden Mill Road • 495-2391 Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-5pm NO CREDIT CHECK EXCEPTIONAL EXCITING EXPERIENCED NO CREDIT CHECK

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Pet ©2017 Five Star Senior Living Friendly THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL | NATION WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 | A7 2 inmates injured in riot sue agency for negligence BY MEG KINNARD cials say began in one dorm quate security measures Associated Press and spread to two others. would result in unsafe condi- In suits filed Tuesday in tions for the inmate popula- COLUMBIA — Two in- Lee County, Jackson and Rob- tion,” according to the law- mates injured in a deadly erts accuse the state Depart- suits, obtained by The Associ- South Carolina prison riot ment of Corrections of not ated Press. have filed lawsuits accusing having appropriate policies to The night of the riot, ac- state officials of negligence in keep inmates safe, including cording to the lawsuits, in- failing to hire, train or moni- enough staff to maintain mates could move freely be- tor enough officers to main- order and ensure that basic tween prison dorms, in which PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM tain order in one of its insti- safety measures such as lock- there were few if any correc- Nelson Faerber, left, a former U.S. Air Force attorney who is running tutions. ing doors are in place. tional officers. During the vio- for secretary of state, and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, representing South Robert S. Jackson and Well before the riot, prisons lence, lawyers for Roberts Carolina’s 5th District and running for re-election, visited Sumter Jadarius K. Roberts were officials were also aware that wrote, he tried to get to a safe County Republican Party’s meeting on Thursday. among 22 injured in an hours- many inmates at the maxi- place but couldn’t properly long riot at Lee Correctional mum-security prison armed secure a cell door. As a result, CANDIDATES (R), Kerry Wood (R) and Mel- Institution in Bishopville, themselves with homemade according to the lawsuit, sev- vin T. Whittenburg (D). about 40 miles east of Colum- knives and “knew or should eral inmates pushed their FROM PAGE A1 Primary elections will be bia. Seven inmates were have known that their con- way in and stabbed him at held on June 12. killed in the violence that offi- scious failure to provide ade- least 20 times. the U.S. Air Force who de- ployed to Afghanistan as a rules of engagement expert. The most important duty of the office is its responsibility © 2018 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 34, No. 22 Luis wants to buy his mother some flowers. He has $1.00. Use the puzzle to figure out what each of the flowers costs. to the state’s business constit- Then select some flowers that Luis can buy to make his uents, he said. mother a bouquet. Faerber said setting term In 1912, West Virginia ++ =35¢ limits for the office and mak- During the 1600s, became the ing services available elec- people in England first state to tronically can make it easier celebrated a day called adopt an official += Read about how Mother’s Day started. Number the “Mothering Sunday.” Mother’s Day. and quicker for constituents On that day servants flowers to show the correct order of the story. were released from to start businesses. work to spend the += Faerber said while he was day with their In 1909, mothers. not claiming the current sec- In the U.S., Mother’s Day retary of state, Mark Ham- the idea of services were held In 1907, Ana Jarvis +=++++ Mother’s Day was in all 46 states passed out carnations at mond, has done anything plus Canada her mother’s church in first suggested by Standards Link: Math/Number Sense: Solve problems using amounts of money. wrong in office, he does think Julia Ward Howe and Mexico. Grafton, West Virginia in 1872 as a day – one for each mother serving for more than eight dedicated to in the congregation. She years is too long. Hammond is peace. In 1908, did this in memory of One day each her own mother. currently serving the fourth St. Andrew’s Methodist Church spring in ancient DEDICATED Find the words by looking up, year in his fourth term. In 1914, in Grafton, West Greece, people held down, backwards, forwards, President Virginia held a Sunday celebrations in honor MYSTERY sideways and diagonally. “I think complacency sets in Woodrow Wilson service honoring of Rhea, whom they Standards Link: Reading signed a resolution mothers. called the Mother Comprehension: Identify SERVICE after about 16 years,” he said. structural patterns (sequencing) H O Y S N T P O D A establishing of the Gods. found in informational text. BOUQUET Along with term limits, Mother’s Day. MOTHER O R A M E G R E A T Faerber said the office can MEMORY M T D A F R T H M S further be improved by mak- SUNDAY P Y N E A A V O H L ing South Carolina more com- PETALS petitive with other states by Julia Ward Howe, who was the first North American to E R U D C E T I O A suggest Mother’s Day, made another important contribution to ADOPT making the processes to start 7KLVOLWWOHJLIWLVDOVRJUHDWIRUDQ\VSHFLDOZRPDQLQ\RXUOLIH²¬ A O S I T H R V C T your grandmother, aunt, teacher or special friend. U.S. history. Unscramble the letters to find out what she wrote. PEACE a business more convenient. GREAT C M D S E R E D A E It takes a little longer to get RHEA E E Y R E T S Y M P a business started in this IDEA D M B O U Q U E T Y state, he said. FACT “I think technology im- Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical LOVE words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. proves a lot of that,” he said. Introducing services such as Cut out six flower petals, a center circle, stem and two leaves. electronic notarization in the secretary of state’s office will benefit constituents and the state, Faerber said. On each petal, write a word that describes your mom. Cut out pictures and words from the newspaper Others running for Congres- Glue a photo of your mom on the center circle. and design a “Thank You” ad for your mom, sional District 5 are: Archie (Ask an adult for a photo that’s okay to use!) sister, aunt or a special lady in your life. Be Parnell (D), Steve Lough (D), Write “I love you” on the stem. sure to tell them why you are thanking them. Mark Ali (D), Sidney Moore Glue the flower parts together. Standards Link: Writing Applications: Write brief expository (D) and Michael Chandler (C). description to present unified impressions of people. 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COMMENTARY Before and after welfare handouts and dependency

efore the massive entitled to or had a right to the growth of our welfare largesse of the donor. Recipi- state, private charity ents probably felt that if they Bwas the sole option for weren’t civil and didn’t express an individual or family facing their gratitude, more assis- insurmountable financial diffi- tance wouldn’t be forthcoming. culties or other challenges. In other words, they were re- How do we know that? There luctant to bite the hand that is no history of Americans helped them. With churches dying on the streets because and other private agencies they could not find food or helping, people were much basic medical assistance. Re- likelier to help themselves and specting the biblical command- less likely to engage in self-de- ment to honor thy father and structive behavior. Part of the mother, children took care of message of charitable groups their elderly or infirm parents. was: “We’ll help you if you Family members and help yourself.” the local church also Enter the federal helped those who had government. Civility fallen on hard times. and gratitude toward During the late 19th one’s benefactors are and early 20th centu- no longer required in COMMENTARY ries, charities started the welfare state. In playing a major role. fact, one can be arro- In 1887, religious lead- gant and hostile to- Humane slaughter in U.S. is better option ers founded the Chari- Walter ward the “donors” ty Organization Soci- Williams (taxpayers), as well as ety, which became the the civil servants who AMDEN — When the United States. Part of the problem is first United Way orga- dish out the benefits. Justify barreled Such is the largely invisi- overbreeding. Another is nization. In 1904, Big Brothers The handouts that recipients across the finish ble, parallel universe for profitability. Americans Big Sisters of America started get are no longer called chari- Cline to win the horses that exists in stark may flinch at eating horse helping at-risk youths reach ty; they’re called entitlements rain-drenched Kentucky contrast to the garden-par- meat, but people in some their full potential. In 1913, the — as if what is received were Derby on Saturday, he was ty hats and cocktail glasses other countries share no American Cancer Society, ded- earned. notably clean — free of the of Kentucky’s Churchill such qualms. Those in the icated to curing and eliminat- There is virtually no materi- mud that covered the faces Downs and other venues, horse slaughter business ing cancer, was formed. With al poverty in the U.S. Eighty of his 19 competitors. Justi- including this city’s Spring- are highly motivated and their millions of dollars, indus- percent of households the Cen- fy won by dale Race Course, which often outbid kinder-hearted trial giants such as Andrew sus Bureau labels as poor have two-and-a- hosts the country’s most others at auction. Although Carnegie and John D. Rocke- air conditioning; nearly three- half important steeplechase racehorse adoption, like feller created our nation’s first quarters have a car or truck, lengths. race each year during greyhound adoption, has philanthropic organizations. and 31 percent have two or The springtime’s Carolina Cup. become popular in recent Generosity has always been more. Two-thirds have cable or chestnut South Carolina’s oldest years, adopting a horse a part of the American ge- satellite TV. Half have at least steed was a inland city, Camden, was isn’t a realistic option for nome. Alexis de Tocqueville, a one computer. Forty-two per- standout in once a resort destination most people. French civil servant, made a cent own their homes (http:// another for wealthy northerners What, then, should be nine-month visit to our coun- tinyurl.com/448flj8). Kathleen significant who “wintered” here to done with horses that are try in 1831 and 1832, ostensibly What we have in our nation Parker way. He play polo, foxhunt and no longer considered useful to study our prisons. Instead, is not material poverty but de- was the enjoy the porch life, which or of value? his visit resulted in his writing pendency and poverty of the first 3-year- still dominates the social Denton, who trains hors- “Democracy in America,” one spirit, with people making un- old thoroughbred in 136 scene. The horse industry es to start racing at 3, is of the most influential books wise choices and leading path- years to win the Derby continues to thrive in Cam- among those who would about our nation. Tocqueville ological lives, aided and abet- without having raced as a den, which is home to some prefer these beautiful ani- didn’t use the term “philan- ted by the welfare state. Part 2-year-old, thus breaking of the nation’s top breeders, mals be slaughtered in the thropy,” but he wrote exten- of this pathological lifestyle is the so-called “Curse of owners and trainers. U.S., where relatively hu- sively about how Americans reflected in family structure. Apollo.” Apollo was the last Among them is Katherine mane practices are already love to form all kinds of non- According to the 1938 Encyclo- horse to have won the Run “Kate” Denton, with whom in place for cows and other governmental associations to paedia of the Social Sciences, for the Roses without hav- I happened to watch this animals, thanks largely to a help one another. These associ- that year 11 percent of black ing raced as a 2-year-old — year’s Derby at a local din- woman named Temple ations include professional, so- children and 3 percent of in 1882. ing-and-cottage club. I Grandin, a Colorado State cial, civic and other volunteer white children were born to While racing fans are al- didn’t have a favorite horse University animal sciences organizations seeking to serve unwed mothers. Today it’s re- ways interested in histori- going in, but Denton con- professor and autism activ- the public good and improve spectively 75 percent and 30 cal stats, many in the horse vinced me to pull for the ist. the quality of human lives. percent. industry are more interest- odds-on favorite Justify Because of her own au- The bottom line is that we There are very little guts in ed in how a horse’s age precisely because his leg- tism, Grandin was able to Americans are the most gener- the political arena to address foretells its likely short- endary trainer, Bob Baffert, see life visually, as farm ous people in the world, ac- the downside of the welfare ened life owing to injury. had held the colt back to animals do, and created a cording to the new Almanac of state. Around 20,000 thorough- allow him time to mature. revolutionary system for American Philanthropy — To do so risks a politician’s breds are born a year. At 2, If you’re a horse owner, humanely taking them to something we should be proud being labeled as racist, sexist, a horse’s bones aren’t fully winning can be lucrative. slaughter without pain or of. uncaring and insensitive. That formed, yet typically, But if you’re a horse, it’s a fear. While the Humane Before the welfare state, means today’s dependency is they’re put on the track at matter of life and (post- Society insists that there charity embodied both a sense likely to become permanent. that age. This unfortunate poned) death. is no humane way to of gratitude on the behalf of fact leads us to other less Lucky winners such as slaughter horses given the recipient and magnanimity Walter E. Williams is a profes- agreeable statistics. Justify most likely will their unique biological on the behalves of donors. sor of economics at George Each year, 130,000 hors- enjoy the stud’s life after makeup and advanced There was a sense of civility Mason University. es, 10,000 of them thor- his racing career ends. But fight-or-flight reflex, Gran- by the recipients. They did not oughbreds, are transport- other horses that ran their din says the Mexican abat- feel that they were owed, were © 2018 CREATORS.COM ed to Mexico or Canada best last Saturday will be toir is the worst-possible under abhorrent circum- off to the slaughterhouse case. stances — crammed into in the next two to three As repugnant as the trucks or trailers for more years, says Denton. Be- thought is, and barring LETTER TO THE EDITOR than 24 hours without food cause the U.S. has out- changes to breeding prac- or water — to be slaugh- lawed horse slaughter, tices or incentives for horse STORY REACHED THOSE WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM GROUP tered under often-brutal some may be among the adoptions, humane slaugh- conditions. Exhausted, 130,000 horses that are ter at home seems to be the Thank you so much for night for the first time. terrified, dehydrated and herded into trailers annu- better option. There really your story from this past Finding a path to some hungry, these horses are ally and sent out of sight is no way to justify current Friday on our recovery form of peace can be very usually shocked and bled to die, horribly. practices. group, Celebrate Recovery. difficult for many ... by out. Sometimes, when the The United States Depart- The Sumter Item can reach printing your article, you shock is incorrectly ad- ment of Agriculture calcu- Kathleen Parker’s email ad- people that would not nor- just might have started some ministered, as is often the lated that 92.3 percent of dress is kathleenparker@ mally be aware of this people on that path. case, horses are skinned the horses sent to slaughter washpost.com. group. Thank you. and dismembered while are healthy and could com- By doing the story, there JOHN SELLAR still conscious, according plete a normal lifetime but © 2018, Washington Post were people there on Friday Sumter to the Humane Society of for a place to call home. Writers Group EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES

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The last word ARIES (March as promises made. Protect your in astrology 21-April 19): integrity and reputation. Sharing EUGENIA LAST LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A need for personal change may disrupt your life or information is relationships. Consider how friends SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK not in your best interest. Someone and family will feel before you put will use your weaknesses to his or your plans in motion. Don’t let an her advantage. Don’t let frustration emotional incident lead to a mistake CAN’T ADOPT BUT lead to anger when taking the high or argument you’ll regret. road will guide you to the place you WOULD LIKE TO HELP are destined to be. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Let your IN SOME WAY? Sumter creative imagination run wild. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone will impress you by Animal Control gladly Participate in functions that allow offering a unique suggestion accepts donations of you to display your attributes. Your regarding the way you live or the the following: Capstar input will draw the attention of plans you’re considering someone in a prime position. Don’t flea control pills (at Petco implementing into your everyday let the changes going on around you or Tractor Supply), bleach routine. Forming a partnership will cause insecurity. Do your best and encourage you to move forward. (gallons or spray bottle), believe in yourself. metal food and water SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your You’ll be hankering for a change. bowls in all sizes, towels, confidence will wane if you let waterless pet shampoo, someone use emotional tactics to Line up something that will bring you down. Fight back by challenge you mentally and dog cologne, kibble, concentrating on making personal physically; you will feel satisfied by puppy food, newspapers gains as well as physical and what you accomplish. Back away and leashes and collars. from anyone using emotional tactics intellectual improvements. Protect Tax-deductible donations your passwords and possessions. to take advantage of you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An can be made via Paypal at CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put more [email protected]. time and effort into something opportunity will spring up in an creative or unusual. A change of unusual manner. Don’t shy away One hundred percent of scenery or starting a hobby that has from a chance to try something new. your donation will be used the potential to give you another Remain in control and refuse to let for the animals at Sumter anyone push you one way or source of income should be high on Animal Control. your to-do list. Nurture important another. Make your desires clear. relationships. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Enact LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use your some changes to the way you live. TOP: River is a stunning young mixed breed female who is lively and friendly. She loves going for walks, intelligence when faced with Comfort and convenience will make and we think sheRiver would is be stunning, a natural lively, at playing sweet Frisbee or ball. This sweet-natured, medium-sized girl opposition or competition. What you your life better. Steer clear of anyone would do very well with a family. We recommend a home without small children, though, as River loves to know will be the best way to trying to push you to overspend or Baloo misses being a part of a loving family overcome a situation that is spinning wanting you to get involved in play and romp. She should be fine with big kids. out of control. Avoid excessive something that is dubious or BELOW: Baloo lost his home through no fault of his own and he misses being a part of a loving family. This behavior or anyone who is acting excessive. boy is low key and knows some commands. For a treat, he will gladly sit and stay. Baloo likes other dogs unreliable or indulgent. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotions and is a friendly, attentive young adult. If you can offer him a forever home, you will have a lifelong buddy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A will be close to the surface. If you partnership will cause concern. need help, ask for it. Refrain from If you would like to meet River in kennel 37 or Baloo in kennel 36 at Sumter Animal Control, 1240 Winkles Monitor interaction with someone making poor health choices or Road, call the adoption coordinator at (803) 774-3232 or email at [email protected]. As with all of you deal with regularly and take getting involved with someone you our adoptable dogs, we do require a spay or neuter agreement, and it is strictly enforced. We have many notes to ensure that you have cannot trust. Stability should be your other adoptable dogs as well as animals who were found and are waiting for their owners to claim them. reference to what’s being said as well intent. Look for solid opportunities. Check Sumter Animal Control on Facebook. SECTIONB WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

USC SUMTER BASEBALL PREP BASEBALL Cavaliers clinch Rising to the occasion berth in SCISA 2A title series with 6-2 victory

BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item

Robert E. Lee Academy clinched a berth in the SCISA 2A baseball state championship series with a 6-2 victory over Marlboro Academy on Tuesday in Bennettsville at the MA field. The Cavaliers improved to 22-3 on the season in winning the best-of-3 semifinal series in a sweep. They will face either defending state champion Pee Dee or Hilton Head Christian in the best-of-3 championship series next week. On Monday in Bishopville, Robert E. Lee defeated Marlboro 7-1 at Cavalier Field. REL starting pitcher Austin Windham threw 5 2/3 innings of 4-hit ball before hitting a rough spot. Windham opened the sixth with six pitches out of the MISTY HATFIELD / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM strike zone, Players for the University of South Carolina baseball team dog pile after the Fire Ants rallied in the ninth inning to beat Florence- including a wild Darlington Technical College 6-5 on Tuesday in the championship game of the Region X tournament at Lexington County Baseball pitch that allowed Stadium in Lexington. John Wiggins, who had drawn a RANKIN leadoff walk, to Fire Ants beat Flo-Dar 6-5 to win region advance to second. Windham retired Will Beck on a fly ball to center but came off the tournament in six games after losing opener mound after hitting Peyton Herndon with a pitch. BY DENNIS BRUNSON Technical College in the bottom of the “As far as watching kids rise to the Windham's pitching line [email protected] eighth inning only to score two in the occasion, step up in the moment, I’ve included six strikeouts and top of the ninth for a 6-5 victory in the never seen anything like it,” said two walks. Tim Medlin has been coaching championship game of the NJCAA Medlin, whose team earned the Gavin Melton made the baseball at different levels for close to Region X tournament on Tuesday at region’s only spot in the Eastern move from first base to the four decades, but the University of Lexington County Baseball Stadium in District tournament in which the mound to pitch the final 1 1/3 South Carolina Sumter head coach Lexington. winner advances to the Junior innings, surrendering just one admits what he saw transpire on The victory capped a run where College World Series. “Everyone on hit and striking out two of the Tuesday likely topped the list for the USC Sumter won five straight games this team did that. They just went out five batters he retired. Melton greatest moments of which he has after losing to bottom seed USC there and competed and worked their left runners stranded at the been a part. Lancaster 12-3 on Saturday in the tails off.” corners in the sixth as Devin Medlin watched his Fire Ants cough opening game of the 6-team Hardee's grounder up the up the lead to Florence-Darlington tournament. SEE ANTS, PAGE B4 middle resulted in shortstop Dustin Kennedy recording the unassisted force out on Herndon at second. COLLEGE SOFTBALL "They played hard," REL head coach David Rankin said of his squad. "I felt like we played real good defense, other than maybe two plays. We gave Former TSA standout DeMonte them an extra base on a ball to left field and the shortstop should have ate the ball a while ago, but other than that I All-SoCon first team for Furman thought we played real good defense and I'm super proud of the defensive effort. BY DENNIS BRUNSON posted a 13-3 win-loss record "Windham didn't have his [email protected] and a 3.09 earned run best stuff today, but he average in 18 appearances. battled. He battled and did Emily DeMonte has been a That including a victory over good, so we'll take that. Then steady – and sometimes NCAA RPI No. 32 Wichita Melton came in, hadn't spectacular – pitcher for State. DeMonte pitched 10 pitched a whole lot for us. Furman University’s softball complete games and had two Wse've been working with him program since her arrival shutouts. a little bit and he's been sore for the 2016 season. At the plate, DeMonte hit and finally he's over that, and DeMonte’s times at the .299 with three doubles, four he came in and looked good. plate were few and far homers and 13 runs batted in So we saved a lot of pitching between her first two in 67 at-bats. One of her four for the rest of the week and seasons, but she got a homers was a walk-off shot to we'll go out there tomorrow chance to swing the bat on a hand Furman a doubleheader and get after it." regular basis as a junior. sweep of Big Ten member Rankin received offensive And it has paid off for her. Indiana back in March. contributions up and down the DeMonte, the former PHOTO PROVIDED “Being just a pitcher that lineup as the Cavs scored two Thomas Sumter Academy Furman’s Emily DeMonte, a former standout athlete at Thomas made it hard to get selected,” runs in the first, three in the standout, was selected to the Sumter Academy, was named to the All-Southern Conference first DeMonte said. “I got selected third and two in the fourth. All-Southern Conference team as a utility player on Tuesday. as the utility player because I Leadoff hitter Nick Laney first team as a utility player hit. I sometimes hit as a singled and scored in the first, due to her exploits in the said of being selected to the thankful I got to hit this year designated player, but I also reached on an error and circle and at the plate. first team by the league’s because I think that made the hit for myself when I pitched.” scored in the third and singled, “I had no clue that this was coaches. “I’m really excited. I difference (in being selected).” going to happen,” DeMonte didn’t expect it. I’m just The right-handed DeMonte SEE DEMONTE, PAGE B4 SEE REL, PAGE B4

NBA PLAYOFFS Cleveland’s LeBron James shoots against Sweep, sleep: Cavs oust Raptors, wait for East finals foe Toronto’s OG Anunoby in the first half of BY TOM WITHERS nearly finished. the Cavs won their 10th straight the Cavaliers’ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS On Monday night, the Cavs over the Raptors with one of their 128-93 series- completed their second straight most complete games in months. clinching CLEVELAND — Their doubters four-game sweep of the Toronto After all the injuries, the failed victory in Game are dropping off as quickly as the Raptors, the East's top team and Isaiah Thomas experiment, the 4 of their competition. the one that was supposedly built roster overhaul at the trading Eastern Only one team has advanced to to dethrone them, with a 128-93 win deadline and other distractions, the Conference the conference finals in these NBA in Game 4 that has perhaps Cavs, who can get some rest while semifinal series playoffs, and it's the same squad changed Cleveland's outlook. waiting for the Philadelphia- on Monday on that looked vulnerable during a LeBron James, whose future Boston winner, are peaking at the Cleveland. chaotic regular season, beatable in hangs over this city like a looming right time. the postseason and was one loss thunderstorm, scored 29 points Their path to the East finals THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from a possible franchise collapse. with 11 assists and eight rebounds wasn't straight. But they arrived. The ending's been postponed. on 12 of 19 shooting — an ordinary The Cleveland Cavaliers aren't performance by his standards — as SEE CAVS, PAGE B2 B2 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

NBA PLAYOFFS Game 4: Cavaliers, Celtics look to finish off East sweeps

BY KYLE HIGHTOWER CELTICS AT 76ERS finally produce a glint of the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS basketball it displayed in Celtics lead 3-1. Game 5, 8 easing past Miami in the first p.m. EDT, TNT. BOSTON — An improbable round. NEED TO KNOW: The Eastern Conference finals Harnessing that energy Celtics are on the verge of rematch with the Cleveland will be paramount in Boston a rematch with the Cavaliers is in reach for the for Game 5 on Wednesday. Cavaliers in the conference Boston Celtics. The Celtics have yet to lose a finals. They struggled to The only thing delaying it is game at home this postseason match the 76ers physicality one more victory against a (6-0). in Game 4 but return to the Philadelphia 76ers team “Obviously, after 3-0, we friendly confines of TD intent on not becoming the (found) a way how to beat Garden with another latest to join a dubious NBA them,” McConnell said. “We chance to close out the club. took the taste of how it feels series. Boston is unbeaten Toronto was swept by on the court after losing. at home during these Cleveland on Monday to From 3-0, now it’s 3-1 We need playoffs. In their two home become the 130th consecutive to play play-by-play.” victories over the Sixers, team in NBA history to fail to Game 4 certainly felt the the Celtics have averaged overcome a 3-0 deficit. most like a throwback to the 47 percent shooting from Philadelphia is one loss away Celtics-76ers battles in the the field and hit 32 from becoming No. 131. 1980s thanks to an increased 3-pointers. Philadelphia-born rapper level of chirpiness between KEEP AN EYE ON: Meek Mill, who has been players that produced some McConnell. He gained a lot of courtside for several Sixers face-to-face moments and confidence after being games this series following multiple technical fouls. inserted into the starting his release from prison last Boston’s Al Horford, who lineup for Game 4. It will month, is one of many has scored in double figures force the Celtics to account hometown fans still hoping in each of the Celtics 11 for him more, which could they can pull off the games this postseason (with open the floor for his comeback. five double-doubles), said teammates. “I represent the underdog more aggression is expected INJURY UPDATE: Celtics season,” Mill told The from a team in the Sixers’ coach Brad Stevens didn’t Associated Press on Tuesday. predicament. have a status update on “We’re the underdogs right “We have to protect our reserve guard Shane THE ASSOCIATED PRESS now. We’re in a (bad) position home,” Horford said. “We Larkin (left shoulder) on Boston’s Jayson Tatum (0) and the rest of the Celtics will try to close at 3-1, but I definitely believe were able to steal one (in Tuesday. If it’s out out their Eastern Conference series against the Philadelphia 76ers we can make a comeback.” Game 3). They protected their Wednesday night, Boston today in Boston. Philadelphia used its home court (Monday). We would be down to an eight- toughness, a little trash talk have to go home and protect man rotation. But Boston also wants to the Eastern Conference and 19 big points from T.J. ours.” PRESSURE IS ON: The wrap this series up as soon finals could start as early as McConnell in its 103-92 A closer look at Sixers obviously must win as possible. The Cavaliers’ Sunday. The ability to rest is victory in Game 4 Monday to Wednesday’s Game 5: to keep their season alive. sweep of the Raptors means key for the Celtics.

SCOREBOARD Sunday, June 7: Cleveland 95, Golden State 93, OT Tuesday, June 9: Cleveland 96, Golden State 91 CAVS FROM PAGE B1 Thursday, June 11: Golden State 103, Cleveland 82 Philadelphia 19 15 .559 ½ Sunday, June 14: Golden State 104, Cleveland 91 TV, RADIO New York 18 15 .545 1 Tuesday, June 16: Golden State 105, Cleveland 97 Washington 19 17 .528 1½ TODAY Miami 13 21 .382 6½ "We've had four or five seasons 6 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Madrid Open Early- Central Division NHL PLAYOFFS Round Matches from Madrid (TENNIS). wrapped in one, we know what the Noon — College Softball: Southeastern Conference W L Pct GB CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS narrative has been about our team," Tournament First-Round Game from Columbia, Mo. St. Louis 20 14 .588 — said James, who averaged 34 points, — Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State (SEC NETWORK). Milwaukee 20 15 .571 ½ (Best-of-7) Noon — Professional Tennis: Madrid Open Early- 8.3 rebounds and 11.3 assists in the Pittsburgh 19 16 .543 1½ EASTERN CONFERENCE Round Matches from Madrid (TENNIS). Chicago 17 15 .531 2 series. "But I can only speak in the 1 p.m. — College Softball: Atlantic Coast Conference Cincinnati 8 27 .229 12½ Cleveland 4, Chicago 2 Tournament First-Round Game from Atlanta — moment. To be able to put ourselves in Louisville vs. Syracuse (FOX SPORTSOUTH). West Division Monday, May 4: Chicago 99, Cleveland 92 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Cleveland at W L Pct GB Wednesday, May 6: Cleveland 106, Chicago 91 position where we can represent the Milwaukee or New York Mets at Cincinnati (MLB Friday, May 8: Chicago 99, Cleveland 96 Arizona 23 11 .676 — Sunday, May 10: Cleveland 86, Chicago 84 Eastern Conference in the Finals, NETWORK). Colorado 20 15 .571 3½ 2 p.m. — College Softball: Southeastern Conference Tuesday, May 12: Cleveland 106, Chicago 101 that's all you can ask for. So we're San Francisco 19 16 .543 4½ Thursday, May 14: Cleveland 94, Chicago 73 Tournament First-Round Game from Columbia, Mo. Los Angeles 15 19 .441 8 excited about being part of the — Arkansas vs. Kenucky (SEC NETWORK). San Diego 13 23 .361 11 Atlanta 4, Washington 2 3 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier Sunday, May 3: Washington 104, Atlanta 98 Eastern Conference finals once again League Match — Brighton vs. Manchester City (NBC TUESDAY Tuesday, May 5: Atlanta 106, Washington 90 and having the opportunity to SPORTS NETWORK). Minnesota 7, St. Louis 1 Saturday, May 9: Washington 103, Atlanta 101 3:30 p.m. — College Softball: Atlantic Coast San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Monday, May 11: Atlanta 106, Washington 101 compete for a championship. Conference Tournament First-Round Game from Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 13: Atlanta 82, Washington 81 "That is what our goal is." Atlanta — Duke vs. Virginia Tech (FOX N.Y. Mets at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Friday, May 15: Atlanta 94, Washington 91 SPORTSOUTH). Cleveland at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m. James has been reluctant to discuss 4 p.m. — WESTERN CONFERENCE Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Angels Miami at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. the Cavs' chances to win a title or get at Colorado or Houston at Oakland (Joined In Pittsburgh at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Houston 4, L.A. Clippers 3 Progress) (MLB NETWORK). L.A. Angels at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. back to the Finals for the fourth 5 p.m. — College Softball: Southeastern Conference Monday, May 4: L.A. Clippers 117, Houston 101 Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 6: Houston 115, L.A. Clippers 109 straight year, but his confidence has Tournament First-Round Game from Columbia, Mo. Washington at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. —Louisiana State vs. Mississippi (SEC NETWORK). Friday, May 8: L.A. Clippers 124, Houston 99 grown with each victory. 6 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series West from TODAY Sunday, May 10: L.A. Clippers 128, Houston 95 Tuesday, May 12: Houston 124, L.A. Clippers 103 Kevin Love, who struggled in a Avondale, Ariz. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 2-2) at Cincinnati (Romano 2-3), 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Thursday, May 14: Houston 119, L.A. Clippers 107 seven-game scrap with Indiana in the 12:35 p.m. Sunday, May 17: Houston 113, L.A. Clippers 100 WDXY-AM 1240). Cleveland (Carrasco 4-1) at Milwaukee (Guerra 2-2), 7 p.m. — first round, had another solid game Major League Baseball: Boston at New York 1:10 p.m. Golden State 4, Memphis 2 Yankees (ESPN). Pittsburgh (Williams 4-2) at Chicago White Sox Sunday, May 3: Golden State 101, Memphis 86 with 23 points. Kyle Korver added 16, 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Tampa (Lopez 0-2), 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 5: Memphis 97, Golden State 90 J.R. Smith scored 15 on 6-for-6 Bay (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WWFN-FM 100.1, Miami (Chen 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (Quintana 3-2), Saturday, May 9: Memphis 99, Golden State 89 WPUB-FM 102.7). 2:20 p.m. Monday, May 11: Golden State 101, Memphis 84 shooting and point guard George Hill, 7 p.m. — College Softball: Southeastern Conference L.A. Angels (Barria 2-1) at Colorado (Anderson 2-0), Wednesday, May 13: Golden State 98, Memphis 78 Tournament First-Round Game from Columbia, Mo. 3:10 p.m. Friday, May 15: Golden State 108, Memphis 95 who was sidelined for three games in — Alabama vs. Auburn (SEC NETWORK). San Francisco (Stratton 3-2) at Philadelphia (Pivetta the Pacers series, added 12. 7 p.m. — College Baseball: College of Charleston at 1-2), 7:05 p.m. CONFERENCE FINALS South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5). Atlanta (Teheran 2-1) at Tampa Bay (Yarbrough 2-1), The Cavs were balanced and were 7:30 p.m. — (Best-of-7) Major League Soccer: Seattle at Toronto 7:10 p.m. finally able to take some of the (FOX SPORTS 1). Washington (Gonzalez 4-2) at San Diego (Lucchesi 7:30 p.m. — EASTERN CONFERENCE Major League Soccer: Kansas City at 3-2), 9:10 p.m. pressure off James, who had Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Arizona (Corbin 4-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Wood 0-3), Cleveland 4, Atlanta 0 8 p.m. — seemingly been abandoned by his NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 20: Cleveland 97, Atlanta 89 Playoffs Semifinal Series Game 5 — Philadelphia at Friday, May 22: Cleveland 94, Atlanta 82 teammates through much of the Boston (TNT). THURSDAY Sunday, May 24: Cleveland 114, Atlanta 111, OT 10 p.m. — postseason. Major League Baseball: Arizona at Los San Francisco at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 26: Cleveland 118, Atlanta 88 Angeles Dodgers or Washington at San Diego Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m. In fact, things had gotten so bad that (Joined In Progress) (MLB NETWORK). Milwaukee at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE "Saturday Night Live" did a skit last Washington at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Golden State 4, Houston 1 Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. weekend that went viral on social Tuesday, May 19: Golden State 110, Houston 106 MLB STANDINGS St. Louis at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Thursday, May 21: Golden State 99, Houston 98 media called "The Other Cavaliers," a AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday, May 23: Golden State 115, Houston 80 parody that poked fun at Cleveland's Monday, May 25: Houston 128, Golden State 115 East Division NBA PLAYOFFS Wednesday, May 27: Golden State 104, Houston 90 supporting cast. W L Pct GB CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS FINALS James, though, said his faith never Boston 25 9 .735 — (Best-of-7) (Best-of-7) wavered. New York 24 10 .706 1 "I believe in my teammates so as Toronto 19 16 .543 6½ EASTERN CONFERENCE Golden State 4, Cleveland 2 Tampa Bay 15 17 .469 9 Thursday, June 4: Golden State 108, Cleveland 100, everyone was burying my teammates Baltimore 8 26 .235 17 Cleveland 4, Chicago 2 OT alive throughout that first-round Central Division Monday, May 4: Chicago 99, Cleveland 92 Sunday, June 7: Cleveland 95, Golden State 93, OT W L Pct GB Wednesday, May 6: Cleveland 106, Chicago 91 Tuesday, June 9: Cleveland 96, Golden State 91 series, I just continued to tell them, Friday, May 8: Chicago 99, Cleveland 96 Thursday, June 11: Golden State 103, Cleveland 82 Cleveland 17 17 .500 — Sunday, May 10: Cleveland 86, Chicago 84 Sunday, June 14: Golden State 104, Cleveland 91 'Listen, we can't win without each and Minnesota 15 17 .469 1 Tuesday, May 12: Cleveland 106, Chicago 101 Tuesday, June 16: Golden State 105, Cleveland 97 every one doing their jobs and being Detroit 14 20 .412 3 Thursday, May 14: Cleveland 94, Chicago 73 Kansas City 11 23 .324 6 Atlanta 4, Washington 2 as great as they can be," James said. "I Chicago 9 23 .281 7 TRANSACTIONS continued to preach that so it's West Division Sunday, May 3: Washington 104, Atlanta 98 Tuesday, May 5: Atlanta 106, Washington 90 TUESDAY impossible for me to lose confidence in W L Pct GB Saturday, May 9: Washington 103, Atlanta 101 our ballclub no matter what the stakes Los Angeles 21 13 .618 — Monday, May 11: Atlanta 106, Washington 101 BASEBALL Houston 22 15 .595 ½ Wednesday, May 13: Atlanta 82, Washington 81 are or where we're down because if I Seattle 19 14 .576 1½ Friday, May 15: Atlanta 94, Washington 91 American League do that — then where are we going to Oakland 18 17 .514 3½ WESTERN CONFERENCE BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Activated 2B Jonathan Texas 14 23 .378 8½ Schoop from the 10-day DL. go from a team aspect?" Houston 4, L.A. Clippers 3 National League After winning 59 games in the TUESDAY Monday, May 4: L.A. Clippers 117, Houston 101 NEW YORK METS — Recalled RHP Corey Oswalt from Las Minnesota 7, St. Louis 1 Wednesday, May 6: Houston 115, L.A. Clippers 109 regular season, the Raptors had the Vegas (PCL). Optioned LHP P.J. Conlon to Las Vegas. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Friday, May 8: L.A. Clippers 124, Houston 99 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Recalled RHP John Brebbia East's top seed and figured that this Kansas City at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Sunday, May 10: L.A. Clippers 128, Houston 95 from Memphis (PCL). Optioned LHP Ryan Sherriff to Seattle at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, May 12: Houston 124, L.A. Clippers 103 was their year. James had other plans. Memphis. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Thursday, May 14: Houston 119, L.A. Clippers 107 Toronto came into the series feeling Cleveland at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m. Sunday, May 17: Houston 113, L.A. Clippers 100 BASKETBALL Detroit at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Golden State 4, Memphis 2 great. By the end, the Raptors were Pittsburgh at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. National Basketball Association Sunday, May 3: Golden State 101, Memphis 86 defeated and deflated. Exactly one L.A. Angels at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Announced the Tuesday, May 5: Memphis 97, Golden State 90 Houston at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. resignation of assistant coach Rick Brunson. year since they were last swept by Saturday, May 9: Memphis 99, Golden State 89 TODAY Monday, May 11: Golden State 101, Memphis 84 FOOTBALL James, he did it to them again. Cleveland (Carrasco 4-1) at Milwaukee (Guerra 2-2), Wednesday, May 13: Golden State 98, Memphis 78 "Everyone had counted Cleveland 1:10 p.m. Friday, May 15: Golden State 108, Memphis 95 National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS — Named David Jenkins out," said coach Dwane Casey, whose Detroit (Liriano 3-1) at Texas (Colon 1-1), 2:05 p.m. CONFERENCE FINALS Pittsburgh (Williams 4-2) at Chicago White Sox executive vice president-chief operating officer. job could be in jeopardy. "They (Lopez 0-2), 2:10 p.m. (Best-of-7) L.A. Angels (Barria 2-1) at Colorado (Anderson 2-0), HOCKEY struggled a little bit. They had the big 3:10 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE National Hockey League trade and all that. Everyone thought Houston (Cole 3-1) at Oakland (Mengden 2-3), 3:35 Cleveland 4, Atlanta 0 CAROLINA HURRICANES — Named Rod Brind’Amour p.m. coach. Announced president Don Waddell will they were vulnerable but as long as Wednesday, May 20: Cleveland 97, Atlanta 89 Boston (Price 2-4) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 4-2), 7:05 become the full-time general manager. Friday, May 22: Cleveland 94, Atlanta 82 they have him, they have a chance and p.m. EDMONTON OILERS — Signed F Tyler Vesel to a one- Sunday, May 24: Cleveland 114, Atlanta 111, OT Kansas City (Skoglund 1-2) at Baltimore (Cashner year contract. that's what we were looking at. But 10 Tuesday, May 26: Cleveland 118, Atlanta 88 1-4), 7:05 p.m. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Re-signed D Brian Strait to a days ago we had all the confidence in Seattle (LeBlanc 0-0) at Toronto (Garcia 2-2), 7:07 two-year, two-way contract. p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE the world." Atlanta (Teheran 2-1) at Tampa Bay (Yarbrough 2-1), Golden State 4, Houston 1 COLLEGE As the Cavs look ahead to a matchup 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 19: Golden State 110, Houston 106 CHATTANOOGA — Announced the retirement of THURSDAY Thursday, May 21: Golden State 99, Houston 98 women’s basketball coach Jim Foster. with either the Sixers or Celtics, who Saturday, May 23: Golden State 115, Houston 80 CLEMSON — Announced men’s junior basketball F lead that series 3-1 and host Game 5 on Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Monday, May 25: Houston 128, Golden State 115 Jonathan Baehre has transferred from UNC Kansas City at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 27: Golden State 104, Houston 90 Asheville. Wednesday, Love's renaissance gives Seattle at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. IONA — Named Matthew Glovaski director of Cleveland the most comfort. Minnesota at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. FINALS athletics. NATIONAL LEAGUE (Best-of-7) OHIO STATE — Senior QB Joe Burrow will transfer. The All-Star was rendered SOUTH CAROLINA — Announced men’s graduate ineffective in Round 1 by the Pacers, East Division Golden State 4, Cleveland 2 G Tre Campbell has transferred from W L Pct GB Thursday, June 4: Golden State 108, Cleveland 100, Georgetown. whose big men battered him and took OT Atlanta 19 14 .576 — Love out of his game. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 | B3

PRO BASEBALL AUTO RACING ‘Big Sexy’ Colon still has fun NASCAR memo: France family ‘dedicated’ to sport BY JENNA FRYER NASCAR has struggled getting batters out for Texas THE ASSOCIATED PRESS with recent ratings and attendance declines and ARLINGTON, Texas — CHARLOTTE — The several big-name sponsors When Bartolo Colon took the president of NASCAR told have scaled back or pulled mound for the Texas Rangers employees Tuesday the out. Lowe's, the only in his last start, the big right- France family that owns a sponsor seven-time hander had pitched against majority stake in the champion Jimmie Boston coaches more than nation's top auto racing Johnson has had in his 18- twice as much as the current series "remains dedicated year career, is leaving at Red Sox players. to the long term growth of the end of the season. No player in the majors is our sport" following a Home Depot, Target, older than Colon, who turns report of a possible sale. Subway, Dollar General 45 on May 24. And no active President Brent Dewar and scores of other pitcher has as many as his 241 sent a memo to staff one sponsors have already career wins or 533 starts, the day after a media report exited racing. firsts of both which came for said the France family was Additionally, title Cleveland in 1997. exploring a potential sale sponsor Monster Energy Still, the portly pitcher with of its NASCAR holdings. signed just a one-year the nickname of "Big Sexy" is The Associated Press extension through 2019 having a blast — and still received a copy of the and NASCAR admitted it success — in his mid-40s and memo from a person who is re-evaluating its with his 11th different major shared it on condition of sponsorship structure. league team. anonymity due to the There have been "I feel great. I feel proud," THE ASSOCIATED PRESS sensitive nature of the rumors Colon said through a No current player in the majors is older than Bartolo Colon, center, topic. dating to last translator. who turns 45 on May 24. Also, no active pitcher has as many as his Dewar wrote in the season that "He should," said Detroit 241 career wins or 533 career starts, beginning with Cleveland in memo that NASCAR does NASCAR manager Ron Gardenhire, 1997. Read the full story at www.theitem.com. not comment on "industry Chairman whose Tigers are in town for rumors" but did not Brian France Colon's next scheduled start "I was just walking and Bart Nothing seems to bother specifically address a wanted out, Wednesday. "Pitching this late comes up to me and just says him. Colon often nonchalantly possible deal by the FRANCE but many in your life, it's not easy to do 'Hey, my neck hurts.' That, tosses the ball up in the air France family. team owners on this level. It takes a special and then he slapped me on the while waiting for retired "For over 70 years, the seemed surprised by person to even want to put in back and he kept going," batters to get back to the France family has worked Monday's report from the work. He's a pretty special Goodwin said with a chuckle dugout, or during stoppages hard to invest in the sport Reuters citing baseball player." recalling the encounter soon of play. of NASCAR, including our unidentified sources that While Colon (1-1, 3.29 ERA) after Colon had given up his Even when he took a perfect recent acquisitions of the family has engaged is pleasant yet somewhat third leadoff homer in the game into the eighth inning ARCA," Dewar wrote, investment bank oblivious to reporters, he game. April 15 on the road against referring to the recent Goldman Sachs to explore loves being around the game. When Colon was pitching the defending World Series purchase of the a sale. One team owner, He is constantly chatting for the New York Mets from champion Astros in a duel of Automobile Racing Series who spoke to AP only on with teammates in the 2014-16, Goodwin was former AL Cy Young winners of America, a lower-tier condition of anonymity, clubhouse, in the dugout and coaching there. with Justin Verlander stock car series that said France firmly told on the field. And he often "He was a joy. I wish I would pitching for Houston. sometimes races in owners in recent months interacts with opponents, and have played with him," Colon is two wins shy of conjunction with NASCAR the series was not for even umpires. Goodwin said. "But to have tying Hall of Fame pitcher events. sale. Red Sox first base coach him on the Mets team, I know Juan Marichal for the most by Tom Goodwin was heading he helped our young guys out, a player born in the back to the Boston dugout in just kind of relax, and "Hey, Dominican Republic. He needs the middle of the sixth inning it's not the end of the world.' four wins to match last Friday night when he Have fun, enjoy what you're Nicaragua's Dennis Martinez noticed Colon coming directly doing. Nobody does it more for the most by a native of Keeping KatieSumter Altman-Goff, Water Resources Beautiful Extension Agent toward him. than he does." Latin America. Always be prepared… ular sewer water, cleaned before to protect water quality being released into our local water- The Boy Scout motto is “Be pre- ways. This is not the case. After SPORTS ITEMS pared!” Last week, I was very collecting pollutants left behind on happy to be able to help local Boy our streets and sidewalks, storm- Scout Troop 339 (sponsored by water makes its way directly to our Hornets finalize deal with Borrego to coach American Legion Post 15) prepare local ponds and streams, pollutants for an effort to protect Sumter’s and all. water quality by giving them storm How can you “be prepared” to CHARLOTTE — People drain markers. The troop spent protect water quality? Be mindful familiar with the situation say their Thursday afternoon installing of your impact on the environment the Charlotte Hornets have those markers at the Sumter Civic you live in. Pay attention to what finalized a deal to hire San Center and the fairgrounds as a you leave on the ground and take action to reduce the amount of Antonio Spurs assistant coach water conservation project. Some of the boys are working to earn a pollutants you leave behind. Here’s James Borrego as their next a list of common pollutants in head coach. William T. Hornaday Award, which recognizes those that have made Sumter’s water and some actions The people spoke to The significant contributions to conser- you can take to prevent them: Associated Press on Tuesday vation. This highly prized award Bacteria: Have your septic tank on condition of anonymity represents a substantial commit- regularly inspected and main- because the Hornets haven't ment of time and energy working tained. announced the hiring. on a science-based project guided Excess nutrients: Check out A press conference is by a conservation professional. fact sheet 1654 at clemson.edu/ expected in the next few days. According to the Boy Scouts of hgic to make sure you are using fer- The 40-year Borrego has America website, only around tilizers properly. spent 15 years an NBA 1,100 medals have been awarded Litter: Never throw trash or cig- assistant coach, including 10 over the past 80 years. arette butts on the ground and with San Antonio under The scouts installed stormdrain make sure to properly secure trash Gregg Popovich. He also was markers that sport the logo of in the back of your truck. an assistant with the New Sumter Stormwater Solutions, a For information about stormwa- AP FILE PHOTO Orleans Hornets, well before group of local educators and ter, upcoming volunteer opportu- the team moved back to San Antonio Spurs assistant coach James Borrego has finalized a deal stormwater professionals that aim nities, and photos of Troop 339 to become the new head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. An to educate Sumter county residents installing stormdrain markers visit Charlotte. facebook.com/sumterstormwater- The Hornets fired coach announcement is expected in the next few days. about the cause and effects of solutions Steve Clifford this offseason stormwater pollution. The markers also read, “Only rain down the after five seasons with the sweeping the Raptors. game with a 7-1 victory over stormdrain. No dumping. Drains Clemson University Cooperative team. Charlotte has failed to KNICKS ANNOUNCE HIRING OF the St. Louis Cardinals on to waterways.” The purpose of this Extension Service offers its programs to people make the playoffs in three of DAVID FIZDALE AS NEW COACH Tuesday. effort is to debunk the common of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, the past four seasons. The win caps a two-game religion, national origin, disability, political misconception that water going beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family CAVS NOT DISCIPLINING HOOD NEW YORK — David series sweep for the Twins, into stormdrains is treated like reg- status and is an equal opportunity employer. FOR NOT ENTERING GAME Fizdale has been hired as who have won 14 of their last coach of the Knicks. He says 17 games against National CLEVELAND — A person he's hoping to "build the type League teams. familiar with the situation of winning team the Odorizzi (3-2) allowed just XEROX SOLID INK PRINTER Many Standard Sumter County says the Cleveland Cavaliers passionate fans of New York two hits and one run, a homer Features will not fine or suspend will be proud of." by St. Louis' Jose Martinez in 40 prints per minute Public Works forward Rodney Hood for The Knicks announced the the first inning. The right- black & white 436-2241 refusing to enter Game 4 hiring Monday after agreeing hander combined with three and FULL COLOR against Toronto. to terms with the former relievers to retire the final 18 Xerox Color Qube® 8870MFP The Athletic first reported Memphis Grizzlies coach last batters of the game. For more information contact your local rep. that Hood declined coach week. They plan to introduce CAROLINA HURRICANES HIRE Call Thomas Cuttino @ 778-2330 Tyronn Lue's request to Fizdale at a news conference BRIND'AMOUR AS HEAD COACH XDOS, Inc. replace LeBron James with Tuesday. Xerox® and Phaser® registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation. 7:38 left and the Cavs leading Fizdale went 50-51 with the Former Michigan State by 30, angering his teammates Grizzlies, leading them to the hockey star Rod Brind'Amour Outdoor and others in the postseason in his only full is now a head coach in the To To organization. Hood spoke to season before getting fired NHL. Appearance team officials about the early last year after clashing Brind'Amour, who holds the advertise advertise incident Tuesday and will not with star Marc Gasol. He MSU record for goals in a 499-9312 be disciplined, said the person becomes the 29th coach in season by a freshman with 27, here P. O. Box 41 here who spoke to the Associated franchise history, hoping to was named the 14th head coach Dalzell, S.C. 29040 call Press on condition of lead the Knicks out of what is of the Carolina Hurricanes on call Debbie Hayes anonymity because of the now a five-year postseason Tuesday. The 47-year-old native 803-774-1212 Spraying Services 803-774-1212 sensitivity of the situation. drought. of Ottawa signed his contract Lawns and Shrubs The person said Hood He replaces Jeff Hornacek, in a video posted by the team outdoorappearance.com expressed regret for the who lasted two seasons in this morning. incident and "didn't want to be New York before getting fired Brind'Amour spent 10 a distraction." hours after the season finale. seasons in Raleigh and served Hood has struggled in the TWINS 7 as captain of a Hurricanes To advertise playoffs after being acquired in CARDINALS 1 team that won the 2006 a February trade from Utah. Stanley Cup. He was also key here call The 25-year-old is averaging 4.6 ST. LOUIS — Jake Odorizzi member of the Hurricanes' 803-774-1212 points in 17 minutes and hasn't pitched five strong innings 2002 team that lost to the Red looked comfortable in and Eduardo Escobar had a Wings in the Stanley Cup Cleveland's offense. two-run home run as the Finals. The Cavs advanced to the Minnesota Twins won their Eastern Conference finals by season-high fifth straight From wire reports B4 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

AREA ROUNDUP Sumter golf qualifies for 5A state tourney

FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Sumter High School varsity boys golf team qualified for the 5A state tournament with a fifth-place finish in the lower state championship match on Monday at Beech Creek Golf Club. It was a tight battle as 15 shots separated the top seven teams in the 16-team field. Wando won with a 315 followed by Lexington at 316, James Island at 323, Dutch Fork at 324, Sumter at 325, Blythewood at 326 and Summerville at 330. Evans Lewis led the way for the Gamecocks, shooting a 77. Michael Solberg had an 82, while Dixon Flowers, Bradley Coulter and Jenkins Dwight each shot an 83. VARSITY BASEBALL

BEN LIPPEN 5 PHOTO PROVIDED LAURENCE MANNING 4 Furman’s Emily DeMonte, a former standout athlete at Thomas Sumter Academy, was named to the All-Southern Conference first team COLUMBIA – Laurence as a utility player on Tuesday. Manning Academy saw its run as the SCISA 3A state “Honestly, we’re two completely No. 3 seed, needing to win the champion come to an end on DEMONTE different pitchers,” DeMonte said tournament to receive a bid to the Tuesday as it dropped a 5-4 FROM PAGE B1 of Bert, who is 25-8 with a 1.58 NCAA tournament. The Paladins, 38-13 decision to Ben Lippen at the ERA, 12 shutouts and 317 on the season, take on No. 6 East BL field. strikeouts. “She’s left-handed, I’m Tennessee State at 3 p.m. in The Falcons swept the best- DeMonte knows what she’s talking right-handed. She’s a down pitcher, Greensboro, N.C. of-3 semifinal series against about when she mentions having to I’m an up pitcher. “We’ve done very well coming the 2-time defending champion beat someone out based on pitching “We’re great complements to each together as a team,” DeMonte said. Swampcats. LMA finishes the exploits. She’s teammates with Lindsey other. We definitely push each other, “All seven of our seniors start, and I year with a 17-6 record. Bert, who was selected as the SoCon made each other better.” think that is very important for us. Pitcher of the Year for the second Furman begins play in the Southern How we play is reflective on how From staff reports straight season. Conference tournament today as the much energy the seniors have.”

USC Sumter’s ANTS FROM PAGE B1 Tayon Connover-Hart Sumter, the No. 2 seed, improved to 36-21 on the prepares to season. After falling to Lancaster in the opener, kiss the trophy the Fire Ants beat USC Salkehatchie 12-3 and the Fire Ants Spartanburg Methodist College 7-6 on Sunday. On received for Monday, they got revenge on Lancaster with a 17-4 winning the triumph and held off No.1 seed Flo-Dar 12-11 to Region X force Tuesday’s do-or-die contest. tournament The Stingers, who are coached by Sumter native title with a 6-5 Preston McDonald, watched their season end with a victory over 43-13 record. They won the region tournament and Florence- the district tournament last year to reach the JCWS. Darlington USC Sumter took a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the Technical eighth. After giving up three runs in the first two College on innings, Sumter starting pitcher Blake Robinson Tuesday at gave up just two hits over the next five innings. Lexington He was relieved by reliever Tristen Campbell, a County key member of the bullpen, in the eighth. Campbell Baseball gave up a 2-run home run to FDTC’s Harrison Stadium in Hawkins to make it 5-4. Lexington. “After pitching so poorly on Saturday (in the loss to Lancaster), Blake Robinson competed his tail off MISTY HATFIELD/ SPECIAL TO THE today,: Medlin said. “After those first two innings, he SUMTER ITEM shut them down. “When Tristen came in and gave up that home run, we didn’t quit.” Medlin added. “We came into the dugout with a great attitude, ready to continue battling.” USC Sumter’s Eric McGirt reached first with one out in the ninth when he hit a hard-hit grounder to second base. The fielder fell to his knees, and the speedy McGirt caused him to hurry his throw, pulling the first baseman off the bag. Donta Green followed with a double to send McGirt to third. Flo-Dar elected to intentionally walk former Lakewood High School standout Leniel Gonzalez, who had homered earlier in the game. Tyler Mangum struck out for the second out before Austin Morris sent a 1-strike single into right field for a 2-run single to make it 6-5. Campbell came back out and pitched a perfect ninth to get the victory. “You’ve got third-year sophomore Austin Morris come through with that big hit,” Medlin said. “Then you have Tristen Campbell come back out and pitch a 1-2-3 ninth.” “Our refusal to quit was just phenomenal,” Medlin said. “These ninth-inning moments are so special.”

REL FROM PAGE B1 the hit-and-run on perfect once again in the third as sometimes we fake bunt (and) and got them on first and Barrett stole second after steal, sometimes we leave third to start the ball game. drawing a base on balls. them there and make them drove in a run and stole a walked ahead of a Kennedy He (Melton) knocked it right Laney’s stolen base in the (the opposing pitcher) think a base in the fourth. Among the single in the fourth, with both through the second fourth came with Kennedy little bit.” Nos. 2-4 spots in the lineup, coming around to score. baseman’s legs. The next holding at third before Rankin said Laney has been Hunter McGee singled, stole a Kennedy added a bunt single time he almost got a hit Kennedy came home on a a good table setter all season base and scored a run in the in the fifth. because they covered with bases-loaded hit by pitch to while working mainly from first; Bryce Barrett singled “That’s what we’ve done all the shortstop and not the Melton. the top spot in the batting twice and walked with a run, year,” Rankin said of the second baseman, worried “It’s according to who we’ve order. RBI and stolen base; and balanced offensive attack at about us doing the hit-and- got up to bat,” Rankin said of “He’s got a lot of speed and Melton singled and was hit by the plate. “We’ve been good 1 run again, so it made them decisions on the use of the he does a good job at the a pitch with three RBI, through 9, pretty much, think a little bit.” double steal. “We don’t want plate,” Rankin said of his including one on a sacrifice hitting it, putting it in play Rankin also had the to take the bat out of some centerfielder. “He’s been our fly. and bunting them over when Dragons thinking about the people’s hands. We feel like leadoff batter most of the Jenkins McCullum added we’re supposed to. The first double steal, which was not some of them are not going to year. For the first 10 games he an RBI single and Windham inning kind of set the tone utilized but could have been hit into the double play wasn’t, and then the last two- an RBI double in the 3-run when Nick Laney got on first on a few occasions. Laney because they’ve got a little thirds of the season he’s been third while Billy Jackson, with a bloop (just behind first held at third as McGee stole speed. So sometimes we bunt our leadoff batter and he’s who had reached in the base) that they somehow second after the hit-and-run them over, sometimes we done a good job, what a senior second on a hit by pitch, didn’t catch and then we put in the first, and Laney held steal, straight steal, is supposed to do.” THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 | B5

ON THE FRINGE PRO GOLF Johnson hanging on to Tiger and Phil improve No. 1 by a thread at The relationship with age Players Championship

ONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Their BY DOUG FERGUSON the tournament. He tied for relationship has been The Associated Press fourth that year. His next P softened by age. three trips all ended on The needle is sharp as ever. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Friday. Never mind that Tiger Fla. — The No. 1 ranking “I don’t have a great Woods and Phil Mickelson that Dustin Johnson has history the last few years have only five victories held for the last 15 months here,” Spieth said. “But I between them over the last has never been more in also have played the course five years. It's a big deal when jeopardy. really well before and had a the two best players of their Four players behind him chance to win.” generation are in the same — Justin Thomas, Jon Thomas tied for third two group at any tournament, Rahm, Jordan Spieth and years ago when he closed much less The Players Justin Rose — have a with a 65. This will be his Championship. mathematical chance this fourth crack at trying to Mickelson, of course, week at The Players reach No. 1. He needed only wanted something even better. Championship to replace 12th place alone last week "I look at the cover of the Johnson atop the world at Quail Hollow (he tied for newspaper and the pairing is ranking. 21st). He’s so close to on there and the excitement Spieth didn’t even know Johnson now that he can that's been going on around it. miss the cut and still get to here, it gets me thinking," “Am I one of them?” he No. 1. Mickelson said Tuesday. "Why asked Tuesday. “Sweet.” As for Johnson? He might don't we just bypass all the He didn’t know because have it tough. ancillary stuff of a tournament he didn’t particularly care. He might need to finish in and just go head-to-head and He reached No. 1 for the the top 10 to avoid losing just have kind of a high-stakes, first time with his runner- the ranking he first reached winner-take-all match." up finish in the 2015 PGA by winning at Riviera in Lefty was just getting Championship, and he February 2017. The only warmed up. returned to the top on three problem there is that "Now, I don't know if he AP FILE PHOTO more occasions for a total Johnson, for all his ability, wants a piece of me," he said, Tiger Woods, left and Phil Mickelson have become better friends as of 26 weeks. has never finished better pausing for laughter, "but I they have grown older while competing against each other. They will Spieth cares more about than 12th at The Players. just think it would be be in the same group for the first two rounds of The Players winning The Players “I don’t want to lose it,” something that would be Championship beginning on Thursday. Championship than any Johnson said. “So if I want really fun for us to do, and I ramifications. to keep it, I have to play think there would be a lot of victories, 14-5 in the majors. There still were some fun “It was never a goal of well.” interest in it if we just went Matt Kuchar once told a moments. mine to hold it a certain This wouldn’t even be a straight to the final round." story about how Mickelson One year they were in the length of time,” Spieth said. topic if not for a record- Or maybe not. would be dishing out his best locker room at the Byron “It’s almost like a feat, like tying collapse in They have played as a material in the team room at Nelson Classic when winning a major. But now Shanghai and a lost twosome in the final group the Ryder Cup, and if he ever Mickelson challenged Woods it’s more like ... if I opportunity at Pebble just twice in their careers, and didn't have a comeback, he to anything at their disposal. remained No. 2 and won Beach. Johnson had a six- Woods won both times — in would simply reveal how How about pool? Pingpong? majors, and was No. 1 for a shot lead at the HSBC 2005 at Doral to return to No. many majors he has won to "How about anything that long time and won six, I’d Champions, and even his 1 in the world, and in 2001 at shut up the room — but not involves running," Woods take the first one.” peers figured the the Masters when he without surveying his said, and he walked away Spieth represents one of tournament was over, completed his sweep of the audience. leaving Mickelson searching many oddities about this except that he missed on majors. "He can only say that if for a comeback. tournament. The Stadium a few key approaches on So when Woods was told Tiger's not around," Kuchar And there have been some Course at the TPC the back nine, shot 77 and about Mickelson's jab said. "He has to look over both tense moments. Sawgrass can be feast or tied for second. Then, Ted questioning whether he shoulders and make sure, Mickelson mentioned in a famine for just about Potter Jr. played the best wanted a piece of him, Woods because then Tiger gives him magazine interview going into anyone. Tiger Woods, the round of his career and knew exactly where to go. his number." the 2003 season that Woods only player to win the beat him at Pebble Beach. "First of all, big picture," They were never used "inferior" equipment. tournament in March and Otherwise, Johnson’s Woods said as his smile particularly close off the Mickelson posted one of the May, also has had eight year looks a lot better than widened. course, either. great closing rounds in major finishes outside the top 20. it is. And in his mind, it When a reporter thought Both will say that their championship history with a He has only five top 10s in hasn’t been all that bad. Woods meant their record relationship was overblown in 66 to win at Muirfield in 2013, his 16 appearances. “It feels like a better while playing in the same the media, and there might be and when asked to comment Remember that dynamic year,” he said. “Shanghai, it group — amazingly, the mark some truth to that. They lived on the round, Woods said only finish from Rickie Fowler was a few iron shots that is 16-16-4 — Woods cut him off. on opposite ends of the that the course was "gettable" when he won in 2015? He cost me. And then Pebble, "How many times have we country and had different that day. has missed the cut in four Mexico, LA, Augusta, won on tour?" he said. lifestyles for so much of their Their most famous pairing of his eight starts. Hilton Head ... all of them I They have never been careers. They got along fine was when they were partners Spieth, meanwhile, played plenty well enough particularly close in the because both are in the 2004 Ryder Cup, and played for the first time in to win. But I didn’t putt well record book. Woods has a professionals, but it was never that didn't end all that well. 2014 and didn’t make a enough. I putted well, but 79-43 lead in PGA Tour more than that. They lost both matches. bogey until the 59th hole of nothing went in the hole.

OBITUARIES Elmore-Cannon-Stephens entrusted to the management Funeral Home. Funeral Home and and staff of Williams Funeral In lieu of flowers, Crematorium of Sumter is in Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., memorials may be made to RUBY B. MORRIS granddaughter, 2570 Foxcroft charge of the arrangements. Sumter. Online memorial the National Autism Ruby Boykin Morris, 97, Circle. THOMAS J. BRUNSON SR. messages may be sent to the Association, One Park widow of Algie C. Morris, Memorials may be made to family at Avenue, Suite 1, Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, May the Greenville Shriners Thomas James Brunson Sr., [email protected]. RI 02871. 7, 2018, at a local nursing Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, 81, transitioned on Saturday com. Visit us on the web at You may go to www. facility. Greenville, SC 29605. morning, May 5, 2018, at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. bullockfuneralhome.com and Services will be announced Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Carolina Pines Regional com. sign the family’s guest book. by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Medical Center, Hartsville. DONNA SUE A. PETERS The family has chosen Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in Born on Sept. 2, 1936, in Lee Bullock Funeral Home for the Crematorium of Sumter. charge of the arrangements. County, he was a son of the Donna Sue Arnett Peters, arrangements. KARL F. SCHUHLY SR. DIANE GRAHAM late James and Lucinda age 75, beloved wife of 55 Rogers Brunson. He attended years of George Thomas Karl Frederick Schuhly Sr., Diane Graham, 69, widow of the public schools of Lee Peters, died on Monday, May 81, husband of the late Betty Robert Hudson "Bobby" County. He was reared and 7, 2018, at Palmetto Health Graham Schuhly, died on Graham, died on Monday, nurtured in a Christian home. Tuomey. Monday, May 7, 2018, at his May 7, 2018, at Palmetto He became a member of Born in Huntington, West home. Health Tuomey. Unionville AME Church at an Virginia, she was a daughter Born on March 30, 1937, in Born on March 20, 1949, in early age. of the late Harry T. and Jean DOROTHY LEE PERKINS Baltimore, he was a son of the Lancaster, she was a daughter Memories will be cherished Valentine Arnett. Her late Frederick and Mildred of the late David Overby and by one son, Karl Jason primary job in life was raising Dorothy Lee Perkins, age 82, Schuhly. He retired from the Annie Bell Deason Capell. Brunson; two daughters, her family, which she did died on Monday, May 7, 2018, U.S. Air Force and was a Survivors include a Cynthia Jean Brunson and extremely well, and was a at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Korean War veteran. He also daughter, Marie Ofeldt (Paul) Machelle Brunson (Dexter mother to every friend her Arrangements will be retired from Crescent Tool. of Sumter; a daughter-in-law, Murray); seven daughter brought home. She announced by Bullock He was a member and past Katherine "Sissy" Graham of grandchildren; 10 great- stood faithfully by her Funeral Home. worshipful master of the Sumter; nine grandchildren, grandchildren; two sisters, husband through his 27-year Sumter Masonic Lodge. He Tiffany Graham, David "D.J." Elizabeth Livingston and military career. She will be was a Shriner and member of Graham, Ryan Graham, Essie Mae Copeland, both of remembered as a very loving the York Rites. Sheldon Coker, Brittany Jersey City, New Jersey; and wife, mother, grandmother Survivors include a son, Waynick, Kelsey Ardis, a host of nieces, nephews, and friend. She will be dearly Ricky Schuhly (Laura) of Brianna Graham, Summer other relatives and friends. missed by all who knew her. Dalzell; three grandchildren, Ofeldt and Kirstyn Ofeldt; The family is receiving In addition to her husband, Cody Schuhly, Kyle Schuhly four great-grandchildren; and relatives and friends at the she is survived by her TORY JONES (Sara) and Sandi Kee (Alex); a sister, Joyce Carpenter home of Mr. and Mrs. daughter, Stacey Palaszczuk two great-grandchildren, (Ronnie) of Columbia. Nathaniel Brunson, 2888 and her husband, John, of Tory Jones, 37, beloved Ayden Schuhly and Xan Kee; She was preceded in death Manville St. Charles Road, Columbus, Indiana; two husband of Denetra H. Jones, and a brother, Ernie Schuhly by a son, David Graham; a Bishopville. grandchildren, Gabriel died on Monday, May 7, 2018, of Baltimore. brother; and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Palaszczuk and Anna at Palmetto Health Richland He was preceded in death Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Palaszczuk; and her very in Columbia. by two sisters, his twin, held at 2 p.m. on Friday in the Unionville AME Church, 1330 special dog, Barney Valentine. Born on May 18, 1980, in Evelyn Uhden, and Erma Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Swimming Pen Road, A funeral service will be Sumter County, he was a son Snyder. Funeral Home chapel with Mayesville, with the Rev. Alvin held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at of Clarence and Yonda Jones. A graveside service with Jonathan Tidwell officiating. E. Webb, pastor, eulogist. Rollins Funeral Home, 1822 The family will receive full military honors will be Burial will be at Evergreen The remains will be placed Chestnut St., Kenova, West friends from 3 to 9 p.m. at the held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Memorial Park cemetery. in the church at 10 a.m. Virginia. Interment will home, 50 Wentworth Court, Evergreen Memorial Park The family will receive The funeral procession will follow at Rome Cemetery, Dalzell. cemetery with the Rev. Dr. friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Proctorville, Ohio. Funeral arrangements are Ron Taylor officiating. Thursday at Elmore-Cannon- home. The family will receive incomplete and will be The family will receive Stephens Funeral Home and Burial will be at Unionville friends one hour prior to the announced by Summerton friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on other times at the home, 1835 AME Churchyard cemetery. service on Saturday from Funeral Home LLC, (803) 485- Thursday at the home of his Hideaway Drive, Sumter. These services have been noon to 1 p.m. at Rollins 3755. B6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 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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MERCHANDISE CHEAP CARS, TRUCKS & VANS AMENDED SUMMONS Senior Living that unless you apply and have some Starting at $1395 IN THE FAMILY COURT ANNOUNCEMENTS Apartments person appointed as Guardian ad Price is Right Auto Sales OF THE for those 62+ THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Litem for you in the above action Garage, Yard & 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275 within thirty (30) days after the In Memory (Rent based on income) DOCKET NO. 2017-DR-43-468 Estate Sales Shiloh-Randolph Manor service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service, the Plaintiffs will 125 W. Bartlette. For Sale: 1948 Chevy 4 door. Fully STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA restored. 24ft RV Call 803-236-6426 COUNTY OF SUMTER apply to have some suitable person 737 Baldwin Dr Sat. 6:30a-11a 775-0575 appointed as Guardian ad Litem for Studio/1 Bedroom the minor Defendant. Men's, Women's & Baby (boy) Harold Heyward, apartments available Plaintiff, clothes, toys, kitchen & Home EHO LEGAL vs. ORDER APPOINTING items too! Letisha Davis and Roland Dwight GUARDIAN AD LITEM NOTICES Bostic, Lawn / Garden / Mobile Home Defendants. On consideration of the Notice of Nursery Rentals In the Interest of: Motion and Motion for Appointment M.J.D. B (DOB 04/24/15) of Guardian ad Litem and Consent by Attorney, Michael M. Jordan, 3BR 2BA 1002 Driftwood Ct, Sumter Legal Notice a minor under the age of CENTIPEDE SOD 100 sqft - $25; seventeen(17) years. Esquire of the Sumter County Bar, to 250 sqft - $55; 500 sqft- $100. Call C/H/A Fireplace, fridge, stove, wash- be appointed to represent the er & dryer, storage bldg $700 mo interests of the minor child in the 499-4717 or 565-4403 PUBLIC AUCTION TO: THE DEFENDANTS +$700 Dep. Call 864-872-4269 ABOVE-NAMED: LETISHA DAVIS above cause of action. For Sale AND ROLAND DWIGHT BOSTIC Vacation Sumter Self Storage, 731 Broad St. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that or Trade Sumter, S.C. will have an auction Michael M. Jordan, Esquire shall Rentals 10:00 am, Saturday, May 26, 2018. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and notified that an action has been serve as the Guardian ad Litem for New & used Heat pumps & A/C. filed against you in this Court. the minor child, M.J.D.B. 5BR 4BA house, Garden City SC, These units to be sold: Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 Within thirty (30) days of the day you Sleeps 12-14 Approx 100 Yds to #332 Teresa Fullard AND IT IS SO ORDERED! or 843-992-2364 receive this Summons, you must beach, pier, pavilion. Bike week May #382 Monica Gibson #427 Matilda McFadden respond in writing to this Complaint 12th- May19th $2000, other weeks by filing an Answer with this Court. Sumter County Family Court For Sale: Refrigeratorreezer, wash- #453 Robin Michael Third Judicial Circuit er, dryer, microwave & cook top. Call during Summer $1800 per week. Call #516 Reda Holliday You must also serve a copy of your Answer to this Complaint upon the 803-236-6426 803-460-2567 #527 Diane Herrington Dwight C. Moore, Esquire James "Jimmy" Chatman #542 Devonte Lowery Plaintiffs or the Plaintiffs' Attorney at the address shown below. If you 26 North Main Street Happy 75th Birthday Daddy Commercial Speed Queen Wash- Office Rentals #606 James Steplight Post Office Box 1229 We Miss You & You're Always #713 Leonard Brailsford fail to answer the Complaint, ers and Dryers, Multiple Frontload judgment by default could be Sumter, South Carolina 29151 In Our Hearts. Units Available. $350 Set or $275 #812 Matilda McFadden (803) 778-6520 (office) #906 Lancaster Moses rendered against you for the relief Rest In Paradise! Washer & $150 Dryer Call Offices-$300-600. 803-983-7330 requested in the Complaint. (803) 775-6364 (fax) Auction to be conducted by Dinkins Attorney for Plaintiff From Your Loving Children, 803-775-4119 M-F, 8-5 Auction SCAL #3696 Valeria, Timothy, Terence, Velisa HEARING NOTICE and Chatman Family REAL NOTICE OF HEARING Summons & TO: Roland Dwight Bostic. ESTATE Notice IN THE COURT OF A Hearing has been set in the above COMMON PLEAS EMPLOYMENT matter for the 4th day of June, 2018 SUMMONS at 12:00 o'clock P. M. THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Homes for Sale AND NOTICES Help Wanted (Non-Jury) You are hereby notified to be CASE NO.: Full-Time FORECLOSURE present in the chambers of the 2013-CP-43-153 Price Reduced! 2220 Alston Rd. OF REAL ESTATE Family Court of the Rembert. 3 br 1 ba on 7/10th acre MORTGAGE THIRD Judicial Circuit, located at STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Cashier needed full time. Must have lot. Financing available with low 215 North Harvin Street at the COUNTY OF SUMTER aforesaid time. some computer knowledge, be down payment to qualified buyer, IN THE COURT OF self-motivated, dependable & ener- Call 1-855-847-6807 ask for Ronnie. COMMON PLEAS TYPE: ADOPTION HEARING Donna Erickson, getic. Apply at Wally's Hardware C/A NO.: TIME ALLOTTED: 1 Hour Plaintiff, 1291 Broad St. Land & Lots 2018-CP-43-00555 vs. for Sale THIS CASE WILL BE HEARD BY Felicia Ruff, PT MAINTENANCE personnel STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA JUDGE Jerry D. Vinson, Jr Defendants. needed at local apt. complex. 31.0 acres near Elliot. 13.5 acres COUNTY OF SUMTER IT IS ORDERED that the attorney TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Must have drivers license & own near St. Charles, owner financ- tools. HVAC exp. a plus. Apply in The Bank of New York Mellon FKA requesting the hearing shall notify NAMED: ing. Call 803-427-3888 or harryives the opposing Counsel or party of the person at 625 S. Mill St. Manning The Bank of New York As Trustee @hotmail.com For The Certificateholders Of date of the hearing as the Clerk's YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE or call 803-435-2751. 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We love and YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED JUDGE, SUCH DESIGNATION IS Joseph K. Coffey, Esquire miss you dearly. Gone but not HELP WANTED: FULL TIME and required to appear and defend SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT 2 N. Brooks Street forgotten. SIU Roofing now hiring: Must by answering the Complaint in this NOTICE. Manning, SC 29102 Love, Vet, Jawan, Dayonna & The have valid driver's license and good action, a copy of which is hereby 803-435-8847 David Family. driving record with experience driv- served upon you, and to serve a copy NOTICE OF ADOPTION ing large trailers. Roofing experience of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina TO: THE DEFENDANTS Public Hearing and some carpentry experience a Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, ABOVE-NAMED: LETISHA DAVIS plus. Apply in person at 1398 S. within thirty (30) days after the AND ROLAND DWIGHT BOSTIC BUSINESS Guignard Ext or call 803-469-8980 141 W. Huggins St. Manning, 864 service hereof, exclusive of the day NOTICE OF HISTORIC sq. ft. commercial bldg. Possible use of such service; except that the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an PRESERVATION Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, adoption action involving the above SERVICES as a hair salon, barber shop or nail United States of America, if named, DESIGN REVIEW SC is now hiring a shall have sixty (60) days to answer child has been filed in the Sumter salon. Call Mary Wilson, Re/Max Waterfront/Aquatics Director. after the service hereof, exclusive of County Family Court under the Summit at 803-460-4251. The Historic Preservation Design Business Minimum Qualifications and Experi- the day of such service; and if you above docket number. Review Committee will meet on Services ence fail to do so, judgment by default will Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. be rendered against you for the YOU MUST RESPOND within thirty in the City Council Chambers located *Previous experience in residential RECREATION relief demanded in the Complaint. (30) days of your receipt of this camping. on the Fourth Floor of the Sumter KNOPSNIDER HAULING Notice of Adoption by filing with the Opera House (21 North Main Street, & LAWN SERVICES, LLC *Current certification in first aid and TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN above court a written Answer stating Sumter, South Carolina). This is a whether you contest, intervene, Serving Sumter Area CPR and Lifeguarding. YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO public hearing. MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN consent or respond otherwise to the Call Larry at 803-869-4570 *Prior experience in the development and delivery of recreational pro- YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON pending adoption and further stating HP-18-11, 302 W. 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Gates Finance AND NOTIFIED to apply for the YOU MUST PROVIDE the above 803-774-7600 Clemson University is an Equal appointment of a guardian ad litem court of your current address and Documents pertaining to the changes in address during the Now that the tax season is Opportunity Employer. within thirty (30) days after the proposed request(s) are on file in the over Wayne Greene & Terri service of this Summons and Notice adoption proceeding. Office of the Sumter City-County upon you. If you fail to do so, Gagnon are ready for making Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, Planning Department and are application for such appointment SHOULD YOU FAIL to file an available to be inspected and loans from $400-$1200. We SC is now hiring Lifeguards Answer or response within the stated look for a way to make the will be made by Attorney for studied by interested citizens. for Residential Camp. Plaintiff. thirty (30) days of your receipt of this loan, not to turn it down!! 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BY TAMARA LUSH lived in Florida since 1995. (You've been warned.) Associated Press Which means she's seen her fair share of palmetto bugs, Nine days later, ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Those which are brown, ubiqui- Holley still had lin- screams you hear? tous, and can grow to an gering discomfort They're the collective sounds of pri- inch and a half long or and hearing loss, so she mal anguish after reading a Florida more. It doesn't matter how went to her doctor. woman's account of waking up with a clean your home is — it's "My physician proceeded to re- palmetto bug in her ear. (That's the almost a given that every move the leg and flush my ear polite name for a flying cockroach, building has one or more. again, only to examine it and see for those of you not acquainted with And they come out at night. even more remnants. She ended the reviled Sunshine State insects.) "When I woke up with this weird up pulling out six more pieces Katie Holley's gruesome experience feeling, I didn't know what it was. of the roach's carcass — nine days happened in the early morning hours But 30 seconds later, stumbling to after the incident took place." of April 14. Soon after, her sister-in- the bathroom, I knew," she said. "I law — who works as an editor for Self knew there was something in my (Deep breath.) Magazine — asked her to pen an ear." essay. She did, in frightening, gut- Here's the bad news. churning detail that's made thou- (Dear Reader, just stop now if you're "This may be upsetting to many sands of people across the nation squeamish. Really.) people, but it's a pretty common wonder if they should sleep with ear- thing," said Dr. David Wein, chief plugs. Holley's next several hours were KATIE HOLLEY VIA AP of emergency medicine at Tampa "Never thought I'd be known the stuff of horror movies. She gin- General Hospital, who added that for such a ridiculous thing Katie Holley woke up in the early morn- gerly put a cotton swab in her ear the hospital gets a dozen or so lol," she tweeted to a re- ing hours of April 14 to feel something and fished out two legs. Her husband cases a year. "There are probably porter on Thursday. It crawling in her ear. After trying to ex- "located the thickest part of the not a lot of preventative things you should be noted that tract a cockroach that had lodged in her roach that was visible" and tried to can do. In Florida it's really hard, Holley has an ex- ear, Holley had to seek medical at- extract it, to no avail. because we all have bugs in our tremely positive tention. house, no matter how many times attitude and (Seriously, it gets worse.) you spray." healthy sense of those other reasons In fact, Holley said, she and her humor about an episode out of the water," Hol- The bug wriggled in her ear on the husband had hired an exterminator that would send many ley wrote. trip to the hospital. Once there, a about a week before the incident. into a spiral of anxiety, Holley, who is 29 and doctor poured lidocaine in her ear, "I think it's one of those freak including this reporter. works as a sales and mar- and the insect died. A doctor re- things, unfortunately," she said. "It "I need therapy for a lot of rea- keting manager in Mel- moved three chunks — but that happened to me, so it's probably not sons, but this experience blows all of bourne on the state's east coast, has wasn't all. going to happen to you." Florence pastor hopes to MYSTERY PLANT stop crime with drop boxes Scrub pots or make tea BY MATTHEW CHRISTIAN from this scratchy plant (Florence) Morning News ‘It’s more than our job to just BY JOHN NELSON preach about crime or talk Special to The Sumter Item FLORENCE — Inspired by a church shoot- ing, Rev. Larry Williams is taking his Crime about crime. We should be I just finished a wonderful Block Drop Box program full time. fish lunch at a local restau- The idea behind Williams' program is sim- about (preventing) it.’ rant named “Mercado Aca- ple: If a person witnesses criminal activity, pulco,” near our campus, a he or she can anonymously report it by plac- THE REV. LARRY WILLIAMS place that features a restau- ing a note inside one of many boxes located rant along with its well- in the Pee Dee. Sometimes, Williams said, stocked grocery store. Such a people want to help stop criminal activity another shooting." lunch it was! A crispy hot but they don't want to be seen doing it. Po- Williams said he has already added several mojarra, which is the same lice, who have the only keys to the boxes, new locations since December. Currently, a as tilapia. There it was, light- then retrieve the notes and investigate the box is located in Florence at 292 W. Evans St. ly fried in a hot pan, deeply information provided. Drop boxes can also be found in Kingstree, scored on both sides, with The boxes have a one-time charge of $225 Darlington, Lake City, Dillon, Marion, Latta, the head still on, served with each. The charge covers installation and Lake View, Pamplico, Hartsville and Lumber- piquant beans and cheese, maintenance. ton, North Carolina. Several additional boxes and an avocado and tomato Williams has been working on putting have been placed since 1993, and Williams is salad. The steaming fish: ten- PHOTO BY JOHN NELSON boxes around the Pee Dee since 1993. working to re-key the boxes and make sure der, white and easily flaking "Police departments (and) sheriff's depart- those boxes are checked, too. from the bones. (When you ments across the country was having per se Lt. Mike Brandt of the Florence Police De- finish on one side, remember lion years ago. In fact, these problems with (getting) people (to) actually partment confirmed Thursday afternoon that to turn it over to get to the ancestors formed vast forests come in or even calling 911 to give informa- the city does have a box on West Evans Street. other side.) Delicious! And of tree-sized plants … the tion, because they didn't want to be known However, it is not utilized. Instead, the city re- then time for a little botany. modern ones we have these to turn in a criminal," Williams said. "I just lies on tips from other sources such as Crime You know, you just can’t go days are at most maybe 3 to 4 wanted to figure out a way to help our law Stoppers. anywhere without seeing in- feet tall. Those vast forests enforcement but still remain anonymous." "I know the crime box won't solve every- teresting plants. There we died and rotted, and of He came up with the idea of crime block thing, but one life saved is one life saved," Wil- were, aisle after aisle of gro- course form, in large part, drop boxes, and made his way to Diversified liams said. "To clean up our community, ev- ceries around us, and then a the deposits of coal that we Plastics, a Latta company. Diversified Plas- erybody's got to be involved." rack of various kinds of have now. tics helped Williams develop a design for the The Lake City Housing Authority recently dried herbs and spices, all There is a considerable box based on the one he saw in a dream. purchased three of the boxes. bagged up and ready to go. amount of usage of these Then, the company made a mold, and soon, Tracie McKenzie, maintenance director of Peppers, mint, mullein flow- plants by humans and for a the boxes started to appear around the Pee the Lake City Housing Authority, said the ers, cilantro, star anise, pep- variety of reasons. The Dee. The first box was installed in 1993 at the boxes offer another way to make residents percorns, papalo, oregano, boiled stems provide teas, Florence County Housing Authority. feel safe. romerito … it was almost too said to be effective in treat- Over the next several years, Williams in- Williams hopes people will take a look at much for a botanist: so much ing a variety of health condi- stalled boxes in several locations but never the program. He said he's been in contact variety and interesting tions. There are indeed quite committed to working the program full time. with the U.S. Department of Education, sev- things! And then this stuff. a number of compounds, "The program had never been worked full eral politicians — including former President “Shave grass” is a really other than the silica, within time until this year," Williams said. "Right Bill Clinton, Gov. Henry McMaster, Mark interesting name for a plant, the tissues, and many of after the last shooting — with the church Sanford and Lindsey Graham — and the and this name speaks to the these may have important shooting — I just made a vow to God to go Florida Department of Education about the very rough nature of the physiological effects on hu- full-time with this program, and that's what program. plant involved. It is not at all mans. The use of any herbs I've been doing ever since December." "It's more than our job to just preach about a grass, but one of about 15 should always proceed with On Nov. 5, 2017, a man opened fire on a crime or talk about crime," Williams said. different species, all of which great care, as overuse of var- church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing "We should be about (preventing) it. It's my are spore-producing, with no ious herbs can be dangerous. 26 parishioners and injuring 20 others. David civil duty to help clean up our community. flowers or seeds entering the For instance, these plants are Patrick Kelley was eventually shot by a civil- Statistics show there's only 5 percent (of peo- picture, and more closely re- impugned in a number of ian as Kelley left the church and was later ple) committing crimes, 95 percent are not, so lated to ferns than flowering livestock poisonings. Mean- found dead after a high-speed chase. if that be the case, I don't think 95 percent will plants. The stems are typi- while, the various species in Millions of Christians around the United allow 5 percent to dictate to us how safe and cally ridged, and hollow. our mysterious genus are States were horrified by Kelley's attack, in- clean our communities should be." Some of the species lack ap- quite attractive, and often cluding Williams, who serves as pastor of Williams provided an example of how the parent leaves, which are re- find themselves in cultivated the Tabernacle of God in Dillon. boxes help law enforcement to capture crimi- duced to stubbly growths at settings such as water gar- Williams installed cameras in his church, nals. the nodes of the stem. The dens and rock gardens. not to watch while he wasn't there but to see "We had an armed robbery at a conve- cells of the stems contain Answer: “Calo de Caballo,” who was coming into the building while he nience store in Zion, which is in Marion considerable amounts of sili- “Horsetail,” Equisetum (sev- is preaching. Members of his congregation County," Williams said. "Someone positively ca, which is very unusual for eral species) have a signal to prepare to act should such a ID'd the guy and had written his name down plants. The silica within the need arise. in one of the boxes. One of the captains (of tissues results in a very John Nelson is the curator of "The problem we (are) having with the Marion County Sheriff's Department) rough, scratchy feel if you the A.C. Moore Herbarium at churches and the problems we (are) having went over to Dillon, because the guy was handle the fresh plants. They the University of South Caro- with schools are one and the same," Wil- from Dillon, and (the criminal) was incarcer- say that old-timers out west lina, in the Department of Bi- liams said. "That threat has got to be stopped ated." used these plants to scour ological Sciences, Columbia outside of our schools and churches. It can't The criminal in that case apparently con- their pots and pans after SC 29208. As a public service, happen inside. Once you get an active shoot- fessed to the crime after 10 minutes of ques- cooking. the Herbarium offers free er inside a building, somebody (is) going to tioning by police officers. This group of plants repre- plant identifications. For die. We've got to come up with innovative For more information about the Crime sents something of a living more information, visit www. ways to stop that threat outside. Until then, Block Drop Box program, visit crimeblock- fossil, with its ancestors easi- herbarium.org or call 803-777- it ain't going to happen. We're just waiting on dropbox.com. ly traced back nearly 400 mil- 8196, or email [email protected]. C2 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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Spaetzle Primavera is made with vegetables, cream and cheese BY SARA MOULTON The Associated Press SPAETZLE PRIMAVERA

pringtime is the right time for Pasta Pri- Start to finish: 1 hour (30 active) Servings: 4 to 6 mavera, which is, after all, the Italian S 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus extra for word for spring. There’s some controversy salting the water about who invented this wonderful dish, but ev- 1 pound asparagus eryone agrees that it was made famous in the 1 pound shelled fresh or defrosted frozen peas late ’70s at New York’s Le Cirque restaurant. In 8 ounces assorted whole mushrooms, any case, the recipe consists of spring vegeta- halved or quartered, if large 2 tablespoons vegetable oil bles, cream and cheese. How far wrong can you 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth go? 1 cup heavy cream 240 grams (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour THE ASSOCIATED PRESS My take on this classic swaps out the traditional 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Italian pasta for the fresh egg pasta called spaetzle, a 1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, Spaetzle primavera is a perfect spring- kind of soft noodle that’s widespread throughout plus extra for garnish time meal. southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Chopped fresh dill for garnish Moselle and South Tyrol. “Wait a minute,” you say. cream and bring to a boil, reduce to a “Homemade pasta? Sounds like too much work.” Not Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer and simmer until thickened, to worry. The spaetzle will be ready to cook in the boil. Break or cut off the bottom tough about 5 minutes. Set aside. time it takes to bring a pot of water to a boil. part of the asparagus and, if it is thicker In an electric mixer, stir together the Spaetzle dough is about the consistency of a thick than 1/3 inch, peel it from right under- flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt, add the eggs pancake batter, which means it’s much more liquid neath the tip all the way to the bottom and 1 cup water and beat until the mix- than typical pasta dough. You can make it with elec- of the stem. Working in a few batches, ture is smooth. The consistency should tric beaters or by hand. The only requirement is add the asparagus to the water and sim- be like that of thick pancake batter. If it is using the right tool for the job: a spaetzle maker. The mer until they are al dente but not thicker, add additional water, a few table- device looks like a metal washboard with holes on it, cooked through (1 minute for thin aspar- spoons at a time, until it reaches the de- topped by a small open box made of metal. You set the agus and 2 minutes for thick); transfer sired consistency. Place the spaetzle “washboard” over the pot of boiling water and pour them to a bowl of ice and water to chill. maker over the pot of boiling water and the batter into the little box. The dough drips through When they are chilled, pat them dry and slowly pour the batter into the box, let- the holes as you slowly move the metal box back and slice them crosswise, at an angle, 1/2 ting it drip down into the water. Boil for a forth along the washboard to cut the strands of pasta. inch thick. Set aside. If using fresh peas, few minutes (taste a piece of pasta to see Some folks have suggested that you can use a colan- der with large holes instead of a spatzle maker, but add them to the water and simmer them if it is just al dente). Strain the spatzle I’ve never had success with that utensil. until al dente, about 2 minutes. Use a and add it to the skillet along with the “Who needs yet another kitchen gadget?” you say. I strainer to remove them from the water asparagus, peas and cheese. Bring to a strongly believe that you do. With a spaetzle maker in and set them aside. If using defrosted boil and simmer, stirring, until just heat- house — you can easily find them online for about $12 frozen peas, do not cook them at this ed through. Add salt and pepper to taste — you’ll find yourself making fresh pasta once a point (they were already blanched before and serve right away topped with addi- week, because doing so is that simple. they were frozen). tional cheese, if desired, and the dill. Here I’ve combined the pasta with typical spring in- In a large skillet, cook the mushrooms Nutrition information per serving: 450 calories; gredients — asparagus and peas — along with mush- in the oil over medium heat, stirring oc- 195 calories from fat; 22 g fat (11 g saturated; 1 g rooms, to make it more substantial. But you’re wel- casionally, until they are golden, about 8 trans fats); 131 mg cholesterol; 358 mg sodium; 48 g carbohydrates; 7 g fiber; 7 g sugar; 16 g protein. come to toss it instead with any of your favorite sauc- minutes. Add the chicken broth and es. Little-known facts about pretzels, one of the world’s favorite snacks

BY JEFFREY MILLER ago, the future of the pretzel ern Germany, signs for baker- needed to be sold quickly and which could twist 250 pretzels Colorado State University didn’t look as shiny as its sur- ies still include gilded pretzels couldn’t be shipped very far. a minute — debuted. Once face. As I point out in my Food hanging over the door. To overcome this obstacle, pretzels could be made cheap- The pretzel, one of the fast- and Society class, foods that Many of these immigrants he developed a hard pretzel: ly and in large quantities, na- est-growing snack foods in the are ubiquitous in certain pock- settled in Pennsylvania’s By using less water, he was tional snack food companies world, recently crossed a bil- ets of the world don’t often Susquehanna Valley, where able to create a more brittle, took an interest and began to lion dollars a year in sales. spread beyond that region. For they became known as the cracker-like snack. market them across the coun- It has its own emoji, comes decades in the U.S., the pretzel Pennsylvania Dutch (Dutch Hard pretzels sealed in an try. in flavors like pumpkin spice, wasn’t known outside of the being a corruption of airtight container had a long Pretzels get their sheen and mocha and banana, and is mid-Atlantic states. It took ad- “Deutsch,” the German word shelf life, could be shipped distinct texture from being now available as an aroma- vances in manufacturing and for “German”). The pretzel nearly anywhere and could be dipped in a mild lye solution therapy scent. It even has its tweaks to the recipe to make it soon became a staple in local displayed in attractive tin con- before being baked. Lye is a own special day: April 26 is the global snack it is today. bakeries. Italian bakers in tainers on store shelves. It caustic soda, but not to worry National Pretzel Day. When German immigrants Philadelphia also learned how wasn’t long before others in — the baking process converts But not first started coming to Ameri- to make them, and peddlers the area followed Sturgis’ lead the lye into a safely consumed that long ca in the 1700s, they brought hawking soft pretzels from and Pennsylvania became the carbonate. The lye enhances the pretzel with them. Bavari- carts were a familiar sight on pretzel capital of the world. what’s called the Maillard re- ans and other southern Ger- city streets. Today Americans eat many action, a chemical reaction mans had been enjoying The food remained a region- more hard pretzels than soft that causes the protein in the pretzels for hundreds of al specialty until Julius Stur- ones, and more than 80 per- flour to brown. It also gives years. Sometimes they gis opened the first commer- cent of hard pretzels are still pretzels that slick surface tex- ate pretzels as a side cial bakery dedicated to pret- made in Pennsylvania. ture. to a main dinner zels in Lititz, Pennsylvania, in Before World War II, all Though they’re growing in course; other times, 1861. Like everyone else, Stur- pretzels were shaped by hand, market share, hard pretzels they munched on gis made pretzels that were and a talented pretzel maker still undersell potato chips by sweet pretzels for soft. But he soon realized that could twist 40 pretzels per a wide margin. But fresh soft dessert. In Swabia, a these soft pretzels quickly minute. Then, in 1947, the pretzels are having a little re- region in southwest- went stale, which meant they Reading Pretzel Machine — naissance of their own.