Awarding Quilts of Valor

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BEN DICKMANN / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM Kristan Ann Ware, who grew up in Sumter, is a Miami Dolphins cheerleader co-captain. Pure heart and a humble spirit Sumter woman shares faith while cheering on Dolphins

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Kristan Ann Ware has kept her humble spirit and strong Christian faith while achieving success and fame as a Miami Dolphins cheerleader co-captain. The Wichita Falls, Texas, native, who JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM was raised in Sumter and attended high Harvey Mayhill watches as Linda Heyward wraps a Quilt of Valor around her father, Roy Weatherbee, of Sumter, during an Ed- school at Thomas Sumter Academy, wards High School reunion lunch on Wednesday at Golden Corral in Sumter. said she always knew she wanted to do something that was out of her comfort zone. 4 World War II Navy vets receive honor “I love spreading joy and wanted to get out there in the world and make a BY JIM HILLEY erans they do not know, but Hey- difference,” she said. “It just so hap- [email protected] ward sewed the one given to her pened to be as an NFL cheerleader.” father, he said. Ware has used her fame in a unique Four World War II Navy veter- Since the founding of Quilts of way to spread the message of Christ. ans were awarded Quilts of Valor Valor in 2003, more than 150,000 “My faith has been tested many during the monthly Edmunds quilts have been awarded, accord- times, but God is always going to be High School reunion lunch on ing to www.QOVF.org. there with me,” she said. “I’ve never felt Wednesday at Golden Corral in Mayhill said he and his wife, closer to Him than I do now.” Sumter. Lin, both volunteers, have traveled Ware said she wants to serve as a role The handmade quilts are award- all over the nation to help with model to girls, including her younger ed to veterans in recognition and award ceremonies. sister, Kenzie MacQueen, 15, a fresh- thanks for service to country, ac- “Patriotism has no borders,” he man at TSA. cording to material from the Quilts said. She said her mother, Deborah Mac- of Valor Foundation. The Quilts of Valor Foundation Queen, has played a large role in inspir- Jimmy Williams, of Rock Hill, began when Catherine Roberts, ing her and instilling the faith in her. and Murr Brown, of Mayesville, the mother of a son who was serv- Her father is Kendall Ware and her along with Thomas Ward and Roy ing in the Middle East, made a stepfather is Scott MacQueen. Weathersbee of Sumter, were pre- quilt to soothe her own nerves and Ware’s position as a Miami Dolphins sented the quilts by Harvey May- anxiety about her son being in cheerleader during the past three years hill, a project specialist for the harm’s way. has allowed her to pursue avenues that Quilts of Valor Foundation from Since she could not give the quilt are important to her. She has conducted Rock Hill. to her son, she took it to Walter five worldwide military tours and trav- Mayhill said the veterans were Reed National Military Medical JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM eled to 30 countries, sharing her talents nominated for the award by Center in Bethesda, Maryland and Harvey Mayhill wraps a Quilt of Valor in hospitals, schools and various com- Weathersbee’s daughter Linda gave it to a wounded soldier. around Navy veteran Jimmy Williams of munities. Heyward. Rock Hill. Williams and three other Edmunds “Growing up in a military home, I’ve The quilts are handmade by graduates who served in the Navy during seen the sacrifices that service men and Quilts of Valor volunteers for vet- SEE VALOR, PAGE A3 World War II received the gifts. women make,” she said. “I can never find the right words to say to thank them for their service.” This past Christmas, Ware missed celebrating the holidays with her family while working on a military base over- Father, son impressed by inauguration seas. Even though she’s found great success in the cheerleading profession, it BY JIM HILLEY What was the most exiting? was not something that Ware said she [email protected] “Probably the inauguration,” he had planned early on in her life. said. “It just kind of happened,” she said. A 6-year old doesn’t need a basket- Eric said they had decent seats, Raised in a military family, she ful of phrases to describe a historic where they could see some of what thought of joining the Navy or the event such as the inauguration cere- was going on, but Wilkes had a better Coast Guard after graduating from TSA mony for President Donald Trump. view. in 2009. While pundits and politicians have “I had to sit on his shoulders so I Instead, she went off to college. feuded over how big the crowds were, could see, but you couldn’t really see Ware attended Lander University in Wilkes Burnett, a Sumter first-grad- where he (the president elect) comes Greenwood for about a year before er who attended Friday’s inaugura- out and everything, you had to watch transferring to the University of South tion with his dad, Eric Burnette, on the Jumbotron,” he said. Carolina in Columbia. didn’t need to consult crowd-size ex- Eric and Wilkes also visited the She graduated with a bachelor’s de- perts or view aerial photographs to National Air and Space Museum and gree in marine sciences with a biologi- describe attendance at the historic the Museum of Natural History, Wil- cal emphasis. event. kes said. Cheerleading and dance was some- “It was crowded,” he said. As anyone who has visited even a thing she participated in while a stu- The young Wilson Hall student few of the museums on the National dent at TSA and Lander University. said he and his dad went to the Mall knows, each museum has a Growing up, she’d been told she had a PHOTO PROVIDED Washington Monument and Lincoln mind-numbing, eye-glazing collection raw talent for dance and entertainment. Eric and Wilkes Burnette met Tennes- Memorial, while in Washington, of treasures, leaving even the most see Gov. Bill Haslam during their visit D.C. to Washington, D.C., to view the inau- “We got to see a little bit of the SEE SPIRIT, PAGE A3 guration of President Donald Trump. White House,” Wilkes added. SEE INAUGURATION, PAGE A3

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LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS Employment rises in region AARP tax filing help set to start in February Volunteers from AARP will begin as- sisting senior citizens and others in fil- by 2 percent year over year ing their income tax from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Shepherd’s Cen- ter, 24 Council St. The program will BY BRUCE MILLS report to the next December, reflects continue on Mondays and Wednesdays [email protected] EMPLOYMENT RISE 12 months of economic activity — through April 12. Percentage increase in employed that is January through December. In order to complete a tax return, The month of December capped residents — Dec. 2015 to Dec. 2016 During the same 12-month period, several documents must be provided. off a positive year of employment employed residents in Clarendon Sumter: 1.4% These are a photo ID; Social Security growth for the tri-county region, ac- County grew by 428 to 12,498 (3.5 cards for all household members being cording to the latest release from the Clarendon: 3.5% percent). In Lee, the number of em- claimed; tax documents — W-2 forms, state agency that monitors and Lee: 2.8% ployed rose by 167 for the same time 1099R, 1099SSA, interest income and all tracks employed and unemployed TRI-COUNTY REGION: 2% frame to 6,094 (2.8 percent). other income statements; 2015 tax re- residents in the state. South Caroli- STATE: 3.3% During that period, the three turns and power of attorney forms if na Department of Employment and counties together added 1,186 jobs, a filing for someone other than yourself. Workforce issued its final monthly 2 percent increase. Henry Dinkins, coordinator, said numbers for the 2016 calendar year mond, which researches economic For the same time frame, the num- AARP has been providing the service earlier this week, reflecting positive activity in the Carolinas. ber of employed residents in the for 20 years to seniors and low-income growth in the three counties and the From December 2015 to December state as a whole rose by 3.3 percent, individuals and families. There is no state as a whole. 2016, the number of employed resi- or 69,926, according to SC DEW. charge for the service, and tax forms Small increases in the number of dents in Sumter County increased Because of increases in the three are completed by trained volunteers. employed residents in December for by 591 to 42,011 (1.4 percent), accord- counties in December in the total For more information, call Dinkins at Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties ing to SC DEW. The agency consid- pool of people having work or active- (803) 499-4990 or Lula King at (803) 316- were part of larger 12-month hikes ers an employed resident as one who ly searching for work, the unemploy- 0772. in employment for each county. The works in his home county of resi- ment rate rose slightly in each coun- monthly data is subject to revision; dence or a neighboring county — ty. Sumter’s unemployment rate for 2 Lynchburg men charged so, often looking at a longer time such as Richland or Florence — and December was 5 percent, Clarendon with attempted murder frame — such as a year — provides commutes to work. Numerical recorded a 5.4 percent unemploy- a better perspective, according to breakouts of employed residents ment rate, and Lee was at 5.9 percent. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Rick Kaglic, senior regional econo- and counties where they work are The state’s unemployment rate for charged two Lynchburg men with at- mist with the Charlotte branch of not provided by the agency. Examin- the month was 4.3 percent, and the tempted murder on Tuesday for alleg- the Federal Reserve Bank of Rich- ing the changes from one December U.S. rate was 4.7 percent. edly following and shoot- ing at the victim. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, 18-year-old Trequane Major, of 1091 Narrow Pinewood celebrates community center Paved Road, Lynchburg, MAJOR followed the victim in a vehicle from S.C. 53, in BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Gable, to the 7800 block of [email protected] Myrtle Beach Highway, where 27-year-old Michael The town of Pinewood celebrated Rayvon Epps, of 1085 Nar- the official opening of its first com- row Paved Road, Lynch- munity center at 130 Epperson Ave. burg, fired a weapon at during a ribbon cutting ceremony EPPS the victim, striking the on Wednesday afternoon. driver’s side of the vic- The approximately $400,000 proj- tim’s vehicle on Saturday. ect is the final community center on Major and Epps were transported to the 2008 Capital Penny Sales Tax Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center project list to be constructed. where they are both awaiting bond. Community centers were also constructed in Salterstown and the Con- United Ministries seeks help cord-R.E. Davis area while existing replenishing its pantry centers in Cherryvale, Ebenezer, Spectrum, the Rembert-Rafting Sumter United Ministries is asking Creek area, Mayesville, and Shiloh for help in filling its food pantry, The were renovated. ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM Lord’s Cupboard. The Pinewood center includes a Pinewood Mayor Sarah Mathis receives a key to the Pinewood Community Center The pantry is low or out of the fol- meeting room, kitchen, offices and a from Sumter County Council Vice Chairman James Byrd during a ribbon cutting cere- lowing staple food items: peanut butter classroom. mony on Wednesday. The community center is a 2008 Capital Penny Sales Tax project. and jelly; powdered milk, non-refriger- Pinewood Mayor Sarah Mathis ated pasteurized milk; canned meats said the community center will ben- like this before, she said. 2008 Capital Projects Sales Tax Com- — tuna, chicken, ham, Vienna sausage, efit the seniors and children in the The community center has been a mission, said the 2008 project list gave etc.; tomato products — sauce, whole, area by providing a space for the milestone, Mathis said. This has re- the commission a good idea of what diced, stewed, etc.; pasta — spaghetti, groups to have activities. She said ally been a blessing for the town, she the people of the county wanted. elbows, noodles, etc.; dry cereal — oat- the center would serve as a location said. At the time, people were nervous meal, grits, farina, cream of wheat; for tutoring for local children. Also, Sumter County Council Vice that the first sales penny tax would rice, 2-pound bags; canned fruit; and Mathis said local churches provid- Chairman James Byrd presented not pass because of the state of the macaroni and cheese. ed spaces for events in the past, but Mathis with a key to the community economy, he said. Food donations can be dropped of at the center will provide more oppor- center during the ribbon cutting cer- Osteen said he thinks the 2014 36 Artillery Drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tunities for members of the commu- emony. penny project list passed easily be- Monday through Friday. For addition- nity to work together. Jack Osteen, editor and publisher at cause of the success of the 2008 proj- al information, call (803) 775-0757. There has never been anything The Sumter Item and a member of the ects. Wind destroys trailer in Lee County during Saturday’s storms

BY JIM HILLEY action team member for Red Management Director Mike any reports of damage in berg counties in South Caroli- [email protected] Cross, said the mobile home Bedenbaugh said the damage Sumter County. na Saturday. was “totaled” with the roof was not reported until Sunday. The storms were the rem- Hundreds of trees were ei- No damage was reported in ripped off and water inside. Bedenbaugh said the Na- nants of a system that ther snapped at the trunk or Sumter County from thunder- He said the occupants had tional Weather Service report- spawned dozens of twisters uprooted and numerous trees storms that rolled through the tried to seal the home with ed a 45-mph gust in the area across the South, killing 20 fell on homes, resulting in roof area Saturday evening, but a tarps but it was uninhabitable. about 5:30 p.m. Saturday. people in Georgia, Florida and damage, the NWS said. trailer in Lee County had its Shumake said the Red Cross There were no other reports of Mississippi, according to The The NWS reported no fatali- roof torn off, according to a re- provided housing, food and damage or power outages in Associated Press. ties in South Carolina but a port from the Sumter Red clothing assistance for the Lee County, he said. The National Weather Ser- resident of a mobile home that Cross. family. Sumter County EMD Erik vice in Columbia confirmed a rolled was injured in Barnwell Steve Shumake, a disaster Lee County Emergency Hayes said he has not received tornado in Barnwell and Bam- County.

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FROM PAGE A1 intimidated to try out for the cheerleading SPIRIT team when she transferred to USC her soph- VALOR FROM PAGE A1 omore year. Andrea Govier, dance instructor at The At USC, she pursued another one of her Soon she and her friends has sewn more than 100 Freed School of Performing Arts in Sumter passions, marine biology. She majored in ma- quilts and given them to veterans, and the Foundation and at TSA, was Ware’s instructor in middle rine science with a biological emphasis. She was born. and high school. She said Ware stood out even traveled to South Africa, where she Mayhill said every quilt is unique. from the other students in her group. completed an internship at a marine lab in “You may start with the same pattern, but when the “She was always smiling, her personality that country. She conducted more than 600 artist takes over no two are alike,” he said. really shone through,” Govier said. “She cer- hours of laboratory research, tracking great Williams said he was very thankful for the quilt. tainly had a talent for dance at a young age. white sharks and working with other sea “I am honored and proud,” he said. You could really tell that she enjoyed what creatures. The quilts are meant to be used, Mayhill said. she did.” Ware said she always wanted to do some- “Don’t put it in a box somewhere,” he said. “Hopefully Ware said she grew up playing different thing to challenge herself and to break out when you wrap this around you, you’ll feel the love of a sports, from softball to basketball. of her comfort zone. total stranger,” he said. “Except for you,” he said, turn- In middle and high school, she played on About a year after graduating from college, ing to Weathersbee, “You’ll feel the love of your daugh- the school’s junior varsity and varsity bas- she decided to tryout for the Miami Dolphins. ter.” ketball teams. Monica Fabunan-Ball, a hip-hop instructor Anyone can nominate a U.S. veteran from any war for She was a starter on the school’s basket- at “United We Dance,” a dance studio in the award, Mayhill said. ball team, which won the state championship Summerville, worked with Ware several “It is a lifetime achievement award,” he said. “You can her senior year. weeks before her audition. only win it once.” “Kristan’s a phenomenal leader with un- “She told me she was comfortable with hip- To nominate a veteran, visit www.QOVF.org. believable talent,” said B.J. Reed, head hop and jazz, and that’s what we decided to coach of TSA’s girls’ varsity basketball do,” Fabunan-Ball said. “She performed team. “She did whatever was necessary to great under pressure.” help her team.” Fabunan-Ball described Ware as a positive, Reed said Ware had quickness in her feet, self-aware person, who is confident and INAUGURATION FROM PAGE A1 which made her an extraordinary defensive knows what she wants. player. But besides her athletic talents, she “I told only a few close friends that I was eloquent of pundits grasping for words to describe the said Ware has a pure heart and dares to be going to try out for the team,” Ware said. “I enormity of exhibitions and displays. different. drove down to Miami three days before the One again, Wilkes hit the nail on the head. “She’s an inspiration to young ladies ev- audition. In my mind, there was no way that “We saw a lot of stuff,” he said. erywhere,” Reed said. “In this day and age, I was going to make it.” He said he liked the Air and Space Museum the most. it’s not politically correct to be different, to But Ware did make it. She was one of 32 “A lot of old planes and a lot of planes that weren’t re- openly share your faith and live by it. Yet women selected for the team, out of 400 who ally old,” he said. Kristan does just that.” tried out that day. And which was the oldest? Bobby Baker, TSA’s former junior varsity “It has been a crazy journey ever since,” “Probably the one where the guy was laying on the basketball coach, described Ware as a play- she said. plane driving it,” he said. er who had an eager ability to learn the Being an NFL cheerleader is not an easy “The Wright Brothers plane,” Eric affirmed. game. job, she said. Eric said the pair went to the Tennessee delegation “She’s a great athlete who became a very Cheerleaders must attend a 3-month train- and met Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, and “all of the good basketball player in a short period of ing camp before the start of the season, Tennessee representatives,” as well as Sens. Bob Corker time,” he said. “She was also very humble where they learn and perfect about 30 danc- and Lamar Alexander. and put the needs of others before hers.” es. The elder Burnette said that the inauguration ex- At Lander University, where she attended During a game, they should be ready to tremely impressed him. for one year, Ware joined the school’s dance perform any of the 30 dances on the spot, “The crowd, the excitement of the day. It was defi- and cheerleading teams. and end up working about eight hours during nitely overwhelming,” he said. “(It was) more exciting The dance team went on to win a national game days. that I thought it would be — it was like a major football title in a college open championship in Myr- Ware said she is blessed for the opportuni- game.” tle Beach. ty she’s been given as a Miami Dolphins He said he thinks the crowd was larger than some “Kristan had a lot of technical skills and a cheerleader. have reported. strong sideline presence,” said Kim School- In the future, she is considering being a “It took us forever to get in and out,” he said. “What field, head coach of Lander University’s motivational speaker for women and girls. took us 30 minutes to get in and out to get our tickets to cheerleading and dance teams. “She’s also “I’ve lived a lot of my life in younger girls’ the capital on Thursday took us two and a half hours one of those people who can lift your spirits shoes,” she said. “I’ve also had many strong going in Friday.” by just being around her. She really sees the women who’ve served as role models and He said he would definitely go to another inaugura- best in everyone.” grew up in a household where God was the tion. Despite her talents, Ware said she was too center of my life.” “I would go back no matter if my candidate won or not,” Eric said. “Just being there for the inauguration is an experience, no matter what party you are affiliated with. black Sony laptop valued “The transition of power, they kept talking about the POLICE BLOTTER at $500; two black and yel- peaceful transition of power and it really was,” he low 4500-Watt Champion added. generators valued at CHARGES 12-gauge shotgun valued at Being part of it was a “really cool” experience, he $1,300 was reportedly stolen $1,000; a black Sony Play- Willie O. Dean, 43, of 521 Station valued at $200; a said. from a vehicle while it was “One walked in and another walked off with no coup. James St., Bishopville, was parked in the 1700 block of black cellphone, unknown Nothing like that,” Eric said. “It is definitely something arrested on Monday and U.S. 521 between 11 p.m. make and model, valued at charged with stalking and Saturday and 11 a.m. Sun- $100; and a flat-screen worth going to.” two counts of violating an day. Sony TV valued at $900 order of protection for alleg- were reportedly stolen edly contacting the victim A 9mm SCCY CPX-1 handgun from a residence in the Cash in a FLASH! and leaving messages say- valued at about $330 was 1800 block of Mallory Drive We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins ing he would cause harm or reportedly stolen from a ve- about 9:45 a.m. Monday. & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates kill the victim between Jan. hicle while it was parked in According to an incident 18 and Jan. 23. According to the 700 block of Longwood report from Sumter County Lafayette Gold a news release from Sumter Drive between 2:50 and Sheriff’s Office, approxi- County Sheriff’s Office, about 3:30 p.m. Sunday. mately $200 in damage was and Silver Exchange Dean allegedly made nu- A yellow Vermeer stump caused to two doors and InsideInnside VestcoVestco PrPropertiesopperrties merous phone calls from a grinder valued at $5,000 was door frames at the rear of 480 E. 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Let your light build others up, to encourage to give a brief presentation on the be directly linked to him. them, motivate and inspire We are in the most recent throes of that shine before others, that them. use of social media by churches and conversation where the role of women they may see your good Our words should make our other ministries. I scanned down the and various gender-related topics are at spouses feel loved, appreciated the forefront of our minds. This interests deeds and glorify your Fa- and admired. The words we page and found my name and its ac- me greatly as I try to navigate my own ther in heaven.” Over the speak to our children should companying descrip- place in this world, both as a believer and be words that lift them up and a female. last few help them know with hard tion: Jamie Wilson, If I were to ask for it, there would be weeks we work and determination, they minister’s wife. several competing ideologies ready to can accomplish their goals. offer me their insight into what the role have talked Home should be the place that After reading the label, I of the modern female is. My highest aim about let- families feel safe from criti- physically flinched as I is wife and mother, so say some, while cism and hurtful words. Home momentarily gave over the others tell me my goal as a woman is to ting our should be a place where all impulse that has been the fight until total gender equality is light shine look forward to going because Family Faith Matters hallmark of my genera- achieved for every woman and girl in the it is a place where kind, lov- tion: offense. world. Encouragement by loving, ing, encouraging and inspiring JAMIE H. After all, I reasoned, the I’ve decided the only worthy cause is RICHARD investing, words are spoken. WILSON rest of the speakers (all the one where I rise to whatever task Tony Evans in his book, HOLMES male) weren’t listed in as- Christ Jesus has called me to, regardless giving and "Watch Your Mouth," states, sociation to their spouses. of whether it abides or rejects cultural honoring “Season your speech with Pastor Robinson, PhD, wasn’t listed as norms. God’s grace, and people will “Marian’s husband” nor was Association I don’t have to worry about the chal- others. come back to you for more.” Director Thames listed as “spouse of lenges or obstacles ahead. God, after all, Today, as we consider let- People listen to those who in- Christine.” For Pete’s wife’s husband’s will establish the work of my hands spire them and encourage sake, I thought, I’m a successful business- (Psalm 90:17). ting our lights shine, I them to make a difference. woman and a published author. I’ve held If my goal in life is to find my identity want us to consider the im- Today, make a commitment to tete-a-tete with presidential candidates in my gender, I would imagine I would be a light in your family and and challenged the policies of congress- spend most of my time debating these is- portance of talking posi- community by talking posi- men during interviews. I write a weekly sues, but I’d rather focus on serving God tively. tively. column on faith that rivals or exceeds and His call on my life. In Him, I have no that of those same pastors’ congregations, limits (Phil. 4:13). In Scripture, God has “Sticks and stones my Family Encouragement Corner yet I’m stripped of those accomplishments used women to lead his people, foreigners break my bones but words will is a weekly inspirational and labeled a wife. as the ancestors of His son, and the lowli- never hurt me.” Did you ever thought from Richard Holmes. I don’t have to look far for those willing est as the proclaimers of His word. Clear- use that phrase when you Holmes serves as a chaplain at to join me in my momentary anger, espe- ly, it’s not one’s physical attributes that were a child? As a child, the Shaw Air Force Base. The cially now, as the topic of gender bias and determine one’s spiritual worth. That des- words may have sounded opinions expressed in this arti- prejudice is grabbing quite a few head- ignation comes from God. good, but I am sure you soon cle do not express the views of lines. I think it’s a clever manipulation by the discovered words hurt deeply. Shaw Air Force Base or the I was decrying the injustice of it all darkness to convince us that we need to While physical wounds may United States Air Force. For when a friend pointed me to a higher per- be assigned our due credit by those in heal, words stick with us and more information regarding spective. this. In reality, we need only one pursuit – replay in our heads. Family Encouragement Corner “Is that all you think you are?” that of a determined faith. In the Bible we find the fol- or to offer your suggestions or He was right. I was expecting those peo- lowing words in Ephesians comments please email family- ple to see my complete value, and that Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmat- 4:29, “Do not let any unwhole- encouragement2016@gmail. goal can only be accomplished by my [email protected]. some talk come out of your com.

* Sunday — Fifth Sunday wor- nounces: Taw Caw Missionary Baptist CHURCH NEWS ship sponsored by the Wom- * Wednesday, Feb. 1 — A con- Church, 1130 Granby Lane, en’s Missionary Society and temporary worship service Summerton, announces: the young people’s depart- Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 8749 at Bethesda Church of God, will be held at 7 p.m. The Rev. * Saturday — The 2017 Winter ment at 11 a.m. Old Highway Six, Santee, an- 2730 Broad St., announces: Abraham Temoney Jr. will Solo Fest, presented by the * Saturday, Feb. 4 — The Wom- speak. Pastor’s Aide ministry, will be nounces: * Saturday, Feb. 11 — Knitting en’s Missionary Society and held at 5 p.m. featuring some * Sunday, Feb. 5 — Deacon Hearts will meet from 10 a.m. the young people’s depart- of Clarendon’s best singers. Gerald Gilmore will deliver his to noon. Michelle Murray, of ment will hold a soup and St. Mark Missionary Baptist initial sermon at 4 p.m. The Fort Mill, will speak on “The cornbread lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Church, 7650 Summerton High- combined choirs will provide Power of Your Words.” Light There will be various soups way, Silver community, Pine- Truly Committed Missionary Bap- music. breakfast included. A love of- available and meals will also wood, announces: tist Church, 705 Oswego Road, fering will be received. Visit be sent to the sick and shut- * Saturday, Feb. 18 — Brother- announces: knittingheartsministry.word- in. Donations will be made to hood recruiting breakfast 9-11 * Sunday, Feb. 19 — Mary Smil- Concord Baptist Church, 1885 press.com Myrtle Beach Highway, an- local soup kitchens and food a.m. The Rev. Lee Timmons, of ing will deliver her initial ser- nounces: banks. Jerusalem Association, will mon at 5 p.m. at Greater Mt. speak. Pisgah Baptist Church, 609 * Friday — Midnight Cry will Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., an- Miller Road. perform in concert at 6 p.m. A Pinewood Baptist Church, S.C. * Sunday, Feb. 19 — Black his- nounces: love offering will be received. 261, Pinewood, announces: tory program at 3 p.m. * Sunday, Feb. 5 — Black heri- * Sunday — The Crestwood * Saturday, Feb. 25 — Boys to Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 tage / first Sunday worship High School Choir will provide men conference at 2:30 p.m. A/B Sumter Landing Road, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist celebration at 6 p.m. The Rev. music at 6:30 p.m. A chili cook- The Rev. Stukes will speak. Horatio, announces: Church, 105 Dinkins St., Man- Johnnie M. Gist will speak. ning, announces: off will follow the concert. A * Sunday — Fifth Sunday fel- * Sunday, Feb. 12 — Youth love offering will be received. lowship with officers in * Sunday, Feb. 26 — Black his- Sumter Baptist Missionary and black heritage worship cele- Call (803) 452-5373 or visit charge of worship. Church tory program at 11 a.m. The Educational Association, 508 W. bration at 10:45 a.m. www.pinewoodbaptist.org school begins at 8:45 a.m. fol- theme is “The crisis in black Liberty St, announces: lowed by 10 a.m. worship. education”. Dr. John Lesaine, * Sunday, Feb. 19 — Trustee * Monday-Friday, March 6-10 ministry anniversary and assistant professor of sports Providence Christian Church, — Congress Spring Institute * Saturday, Feb. 11 — Valen- black heritage worship cele- profession of Newberry Col- 1100 Dozier Mallett Road, Classes will be held 7-9 night- tine banquet at 6 p.m. for sin- bration at 10:45 a.m. lege, will speak. Manning, announces: ly at Trinity Missionary Bap- gles or couples. Games, food * Sunday, Feb. 26 — Golden and fellowship. * Sunday, Feb. 5 — Family and tist Church, 155 Wall St. Pas- Age ministry anniversary and tor M.H. Newton, Pastor W.T. * Sunday, Feb. 12 — Lay orga- Friendship Missionary Baptist friends day at 3 p.m. The Rev. black heritage worship cele- Johnson and Pastor Sammie nization’s annual worship. Church, 182 S. Pike East, an- Carnell Witherspoon will bration at 10:45 a.m. Simmons will speak. For de- Theme is “Love: Mother and nounces: speak. tails, call Ella Mathis James at Son; Grandmother and Grand- * Sunday — The 18th ministe- (803) 305-1165 or the Rev. Al- son.” Church school begins at Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine rial anniversary celebration of St. James United Methodist phonsa Barker at (803) 983- 8:45 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. Grove Road, Rembert, an- Pastor Hill will be held at 11:30 Church, 720 Broad St., an- 8905. worship. a.m. nounces:

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Salem Missionary Baptist Church The Catholic Community of Greater St. Paul Church Adventist Assembly of God 320 West Fulton Street Sumter, St. Jude Site Lutheran - ELCA 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Presbyterian USA 803-775-8054 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 Founder Bishop W.T. English Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist First Assembly of God Reverend Dr. Cartrell, Jr. Pasto www.stjudesumtersc.org St James Lutheran Church Sunday School - 10:30 am First Presbyterian Church 103 N Pike West 775-4455 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 Sun. School 9:00 am Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter Sunday Morning Worship - 11:30 am of Sumter Pastor Harry Robinson www.sumterﬁ rstag.org Praise Worship 9:55 am Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Jason Banar, Pastor Worship 10:00 am Saturday: 6:00 pm Pastor Keith Getz (803) 773-3814 • [email protected] Tues Bible Study 7 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Sun. 9:15 - 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm Sunday School: 9:00 am Sumter Bible Church Rev. Nick Cheek (in Spanish) Sunday Worship: 10:00 am 420 South Pike West, Sumter www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School (classes for all ages) 9:30 a.m. Baptist - Southern Confession: Sat. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Holy Communion: 12:00 pm Sunday School 10:00 am Hospitality & Fellowship (Fellowship Hall) 10:10 a.m. African Methodist Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Grace Baptist Church Baptist - Missionary Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm Episcopal 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Church of Christ Methodist - United Dr. Stephen Williams Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Plaza Church of Christ Wayman Chapel AME Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Aldersgate United Methodist Pentecostal 160 N Kings Hwy • 803-494-3686 Marion H Newton, Pastor Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Stewart Schnur cell 361-8449 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 www.waymanchapelame.com David W. Day, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm Sunday School: 10 am First United Penecostal Church Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Broughton, Jr. Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Church School 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Hickory Road Baptist Church Wed. 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KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY / THE SUMTER ITEM Above, a batch of freshly baked chocolate chip and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies tempts customers at The Cookie Box Etc. in Summerton.

Carol Myers, owner and baker of The Cookie Box Etc., right, rolls a batch of chocolate, which she will then freeze and use to make cookies at the bakery.

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That’s a real steal because all other state residents must pay over six CERTIFIED SOLID DOUBLE FORGED STATE hundred dollars for each State SILVER PRECIOUS PROCLAMATION Vault Brick. METAL Not long ago, nobody knew COURTESY: LINCOLN TREASURY that the only U.S. State Silver PHOTO ENLARGEMENT SHOWS ENGRAVING DETAIL Bars locked away in the private vaults of the Lincoln Treasury at banks, credit unions or the would be allocated to the Feder- U.S. Mint. In fact, they’re only SC, NC AND GA: COVER JUST $59 STATE MINIMUM ated Mint for a limited release to being handed over at state mini- residents in 3 states. Every sin- mum set by the Lincoln Treasury call 1-888-282-6742 Ext.FMS1884 beginning at 8:30am gle one of the 50 U.S. State Sil- to SC, NC and GA residents who ver Bars are date numbered in call the Toll Free Hotline before 1. If all lines are busy call this special toll free overflow hotline: the order they ratified the Con- the deadline ends two days from 1-888-414-3758 Ext.FMS1884 stitution and were admitted into today’s publication date”, said the Union beginning in the late Timothy J. Shissler, Executive 2. residents who find their state on the Distribution List above in bold and 1700s. Director of Vault Operations at beat the deadline are authorized to get individual State Silver Bars at “As Executive Advisor to the the private Lincoln Treasury. just state minimum of $59 set by the Lincoln Treasury. That’s why everyone Lincoln Treasury I get paid to To make it fair, special Toll should be taking full Vault Bricks loaded with five State Silver Bars deliver breaking news. So, for Free Overflow Hotlines have before they’re all gone. And here’s the best part. Every SC, NC and GA anyone who hasn’t heard yet, been set up to ensure all resi- resident who gets at least two Vault Bricks is also getting free shipping highly collectable U.S. State Sil- dents have an equal chance to and free handling. that's a real steal because all other state residents ver Bars are now being handed get them. must pay over six hundred dollars for each State Vault Brick. over at just the state minimum Rapid shipments to state res- set by the Lincoln Treasury to idents are scheduled to begin residents in 3 states who beat with the first calls being accept- ALL OTHER STATE RESIDENTS: MUST REMIT $134 PER STATE SILVER BAR the offer deadline, which is why ed at precisely 8:30am today. I pushed for this announcement “We’re bracing for all the calls 1. No State Silver Bars will be issued to any resident living outside of SC, NC to be widely advertised,” said and doing everything we can to or GA at state resident minimum set by the Lincoln Treasury. Mary Ellen Withrow, the emeri- make sure no one gets left out, 2. Call the Non-Resident Toll Free Hotline beginning at 11:00am tus 40th Treasurer of the United but the U.S. State Silver Bars at: 1-888-414-3761 Ext.FMS1884 States of America. are only being handed over at “These bars are solid .999 just the state resident minimum 3. If you are a u.s. resident living outside of the states of SC, NC or GA pure fine silver and will always set by the Lincoln Treasury for you are required to pay $134 for each State Silver Bar for a total of six be a valuable precious metal the next two days. For now, res- hundred seventy dollars plus shipping and handling for each sealed State which is why everyone is snap- idents can get the U.S. State Sil- Vault Brick loaded with five u.s. State Silver Bars. 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DUE TO THE FLUCTUATING PRICE IN THE WORLD GOLD residents only have two days to “With so many state residents AND SILVER MARKETS, ORDERS MAY BE CANCELLED OR PRICES WILL CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND STATE MINIMUMS call the Toll Free Order Hotlines trying to get these U.S. State ARE SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF NO MORE THAN 2% FOR EVERY $1 INCREASE IN THE NEW YORK SPOT SILVER to get the U.S. State Silver Bars. Silver Bars, lines are busy so PRICE PER OUNCE WHEN EXCEEDING $18 PER OUNCE AND SHALL BE APPLIED AT THE TIME THE ORDER IS PROCESSED FOR “These valuable U.S. State Sil- keep trying. All calls will be an- SHIPMENT. THIS SAME OFFER MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE AT A LATER DATE OR IN A DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. ver Bars are impossible to get swered,” Shissler said. N FEDERATED MINT 7600 SUPREME AVE. NW, NORTH CANTON, OH 44720 ©2017 LINCOLN TREASURY P7091A OF20076R-1

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “Riverdale” is a lot of fun if Great Indoors” (8:30 p.m., CBS, r, Who knew Archie and you don’t take it too seriously. TV-PG) * Christy reaches out Jughead lived in “Twin on “Mom” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) Peaks”? The lurid, silly and * Clementine attracts attention quite addictive new CW melo- TONIGHT’S OTHER on “Life in Pieces” (9:30 p.m., drama “Riverdale” (9 p.m., TV- HIGHLIGHTS CBS, r, TV-PG). 14) reimagines the sunny • Cliques collide on “Grey’s comic book characters as resi- Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC). dents of a doom-laden Ameri- • First impressions on “Chica- CULT CHOICE can town shot through with go Med” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14). Jane Wyman and Rock Hud- secrets, mysteries and murder. • Andrew Dice Clay hosts on son star in the lush 1955 Tech- In addition to “Twin Peaks,” it “My Kitchen Rules” (9 p.m., Fox, nicolor melodrama “All That cleverly echoes other Ameri- TV-14). Oh! Heaven Allows” (10 p.m., TCM), can movies from the 1980s, in- • Clay and Maddie bond on directed by Douglas Sirk. cluding “Heathers” and “Riv- “Nashville” (9 p.m., CMT, TV- er’s Edge.” PG). In this new incarnation, Ar- • Flashbacks recall Olivia’s LATE NIGHT chie Andrews (K.J. Apa) has schemes on the sixth season Laurence Fishburne is become a brooding singer/ premiere of “Scandal” (8 p.m., booked on “The Daily Show With songwriter. He’s also catnip to ABC, TV-14). Trevor Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy the ladies and to Kevin Keller • Angie’s mother suffers on Central) * Chris Hardwick and (Casey Cott), the gay and gos- the season finale of “Pure Ge- Cody Jinks appear on “Conan” sipy best friend of Betty Coo- DIYAH PERA / THE CW nius” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). (11 p.m., TBS) * Andrew Gar- per (Lili Reinhart). Betty har- KJ Apa, left, stars as Archie and Luke Perry as his father, Fred, in the • A bounty hunter has an- field, Erin Andrews and Cage bors an obvious crush on the pilot episode of “Riverdale,” airing at 9 p.m. today on The CW. swers on “The Blacklist” (10 p.m., the Elephant are booked on boy next door. It seems Archie NBC, r, TV-14). “The Late Show With Stephen Col- has become a muscular hunk or Stines), the twin brother of Riverdale High was built in • Behind bars on “How to Get bert” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * after working all summer on a Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch), 1941, the year Bob Montana Away with Murder” (10 p.m., Jimmy Fallon welcomes Danny construction site for his father Riverdale’s cruel queen bee launched the comic strip. In ABC). DeVito, Brit Marling, Ciro Ortiz (Luke Perry!). and head cheerleader. addition to Ms. Grundy’s • A voyage home on “Colony” and Jon Bellion on “The Tonight Betty has been waiting till The “Riverdale” pilot opens transformation into a stunner, (10 p.m., USA, TV-14). Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Sam- September to confess her and closes with references to the brawny Moose Mason • Toni and Candace retire on uel L. Jackson, Jason Momoa ardor, but Archie seems dis- that murder mystery. It’s the (Cody Kearsley) spends a lot of “Portlandia” (10 p.m., IFC, TV- and Kehlani appear on “Jimmy tracted by Veronica Lodge (Ca- vehicle that drives the story time with Kevin, if you get my 14). Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC) * mila Mendes), the new girl in forward. That, and the drift. Timothy Olyphant, Lili Rein- school, dripping with Manhat- voiceover narration provided Ashleigh Murray portrays hart, Camila Mendes and Nelly tan sophistication. 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s the patriotic pag- eantry of Inaugura- ‘We will no longer tion Day gave way to bleed and bankrupt A the demonstrations of defiance Saturday, our new America came into view. We our country for the are two nations now, two peo- ples. benefit of others. Though bracing, President Trump’s inaugural address Henceforth, America was rooted in cold truths, as he dispensed with the customary will be of, by, and for idealism of inaugurals that are forgotten within a fortnight of Americans.’ the president being sworn in. Trump’s inaugural was Jacksonian. benefit American workers and He was speaking to and for American families.” the forgotten Americans What does it mean for the whose hopes world? COMMENTARY he embodies, “We will seek friendship and pledging to be goodwill with the nations of their champi- the world, but we do so with Sumter School District’s overage can be on against the understanding that it is the those who right of other nations to put abandon their own interests first. We do attributed to lack of adequate funding them in pur- not seek to impose our way of suit of higher, life on anyone, but rather to let n response to intense sense and ter is among the lowest, Pat grander, no- it shine as an example. We will public pressure and a is simple. though, is the amount of Buchanan bler causes. shine for everyone to follow.” perceived mandate to However, money it receives from its Declared Denounced as isolationism, I address the district’s this conclu- local county council. Trump: this is in an old and great tra- $6.2 million deficit, the sion is es- In states like North Caro- “For too long, a small group dition. board announced recently tablished lina, the state government in our nation’s capital has Ronald Reagan talked of that 47 jobs will be eliminat- on the acknowledges the differenc- reaped the rewards of govern- America being a “shining city ed and that other freezes on premise es between revenue generat- ment while the people have on a hill” for other nations to spending will be instated in Christian that the ed from property tax from borne the cost. Washington emulate. order to end the year with a Compton local school county to county. In order flourished, but the people did John Quincy Adams de- balanced budget — at least district is to level the playing field, not share in its wealth. Politi- clared: to the extent that is possible. receiving these states channel addi- cians prospered, but the jobs “Wherever the standard of I cautioned the public in enough money to sustain it- tional funding from the left and the factories closed.” freedom and independence has my last column to be wary self and that the aforesaid state level to those districts Is this not true? American been or shall be unfurled there of the ramifications of overage was the result of ir- whose county councils are wages have stagnated as scores will America’s hearts, her school budget cuts and how responsible and unneces- unable to provide as much of thousands of factories were benedictions, and her prayers far-reaching the damages sary spending. This premise funding as neighbors with shut down or shipped abroad. be. But she goes not abroad in are. As unfortunate as these is simply untrue in both re- higher-value property. Five of the six wealthiest coun- search of monsters to destroy. cuts are, they are entirely gards. I’m disappointed when I ties in the U.S. today, measured She is the well-wisher of the necessary in order to even In order to make the case hear the community attri- by median household income, freedom and independence of have a chance at finishing that Sumter School District bute this overage to finan- are the suburbs of Washing- all. She is the champion and the fiscal year with a bal- is underfunded, it is impor- cial waste and irresponsible ton, D.C. vindicator only of her own.” anced budget. tant to establish a tangible spending. Stepping foot in- Inaugurals should lift us up, When the Hungarian patriot Sumter School District number or average that can side a public school in Sum- wailed the media, this was Louis Kossuth came to Ameri- could not simply ignore the be used as a standard for ter would immediately put “dark.” ca seeking aid for the revolu- overage. The public and the comparison. That standard concerns that the district And Trump did paint a grim tion of 1848, Henry Clay told media were swift in their re- lies in the funding of the dis- was overzealous in its picture — of “mothers and him: buke of those who they felt tricts surrounding Sumter. spending to rest. Sumter children trapped in poverty in “Far better is it for our- were responsible for the Sumter School District School District is not a well- our inner cities; rusted-out fac- selves, for Hungary, and for overage. Some blamed the has roughly 17,000 students financed district that is tories scattered like tomb- the cause of liberty, that … board itself, others blamed attending its 26 schools. Per swimming in resources. Its stones across the landscape of avoiding the distant wars of the superintendent. Only on student expenditure is officials are not living lavish our nation; an education sys- Europe, we should keep our a few occasions, however, $10,810. Closest in size to lifestyles and making ex- tem flush with cash but which lamp burning brightly on the did I see anybody placing the Sumter School District in travagant expenditures. Its leaves our … students deprived western shore, as a light to all blame where it actually falls: the surrounding area is employees are not being of all knowledge, and the nations, than to hazard its a lack of adequate funding. Florence 1, which has about paid unsustainable amounts crime and the gangs and the utter extinction among the To the eyes of those in the 16,000 students among 21 of money. If any of the for- drugs …” ruins of fallen or falling repub- community, the issue is sim- different schools. Per stu- mer were true, I would But is this not also a reality lics in Europe.” ple: Sumter School District dent, Florence 1 gets $12,184. agree with putting the dis- of America 2017? The charge of “isolationist” is given a certain amount of It may not seem like a major trict and its ability to man- Indeed, it carries echoes of was thrown in the face of Clay. money and the people in difference, but Florence 1 is age finances under scrutiny. FDR’s second inaugural: “I see But he prevailed, and America charge are responsible for receiving $1,374 more per However, the $6.2 million one-third of a nation ill- stayed out of Europe’s wars spending it in a way that is student than Sumter. This overage occurred when the housed, ill-clad, ill-nourished. until 1917 when Woodrow Wil- conducive to the mission of difference multiplied by district spent what it needed … The test of our progress is son, fatefully, plunged us in. public education. Whenever Sumter’s 17,000 students is to in order to just get by. not whether we add more to In 1936, FDR said, “We shun there is an overage the size $23,358,000 — a very healthy The district is not being the abundance of those who political commitments which of this one, it seems logical boost that would merely wasteful; it just isn’t getting have much; it is whether we might entangle us in foreign to assume that the aforesaid bring Sumter School Dis- the funding it needs to sus- provide enough for those who wars. … We are not isolation- individuals who are respon- trict in line with its neigh- tain itself any longer. have too little.” ists except insofar as we seek sible for allotting the funds bors. Some of the recoil to to isolate ourselves completely granted by the Department There are many complex Christian Compton is a se- Trump’s speech is surely from war. … I hate war.’’ of Education haven’t done ways that the state and fed- nior at Lakewood High traceable to an awareness by What Trump was saying in their jobs, and therefore eral governments determine School. He is editor-in-chief those covering and comment- his inaugural is that we will need to be reprimanded or how much they grant to of the school yearbook as ing upon it — that this was a offer our free and independent even replaced. schools on a per student well as the student body searing indictment of them republic as an example to In that frame, this makes basis. The area where Sum- president. and their own ruling class. other nations, but it is not our With America’s political elite providential mission to re- sitting behind him, Trump ac- shape the world in our own cused them of enriching “for- image. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR town is because he is white? Shameful, just eign industry,” not ours, of “We will reinforce old alli- like it is shameful to believe that Mr. Bynum subsidizing other countries’ ances” that are in our inter- NEITHER BAKER NOR BYNUM SHOULD BE was removed cause he was black. armies but neglecting our own, ests, Trump declared. But we JUDGED BY THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN Continue to find and question the color of of defending other nation’s are approaching the end of an someone’s skin regardless of their compe- borders while leaving Ameri- era where we fought other na- In response to K. Reid and the question tence, because of course, their ability has ca’s borders unprotected. tions’ wars and paid other na- asked about Dr. Baker, if he were black. It is nothing to do with their performance. The Then, in the line that will tions’ bills. a shame you feel Mr. Bynum was removed only thing that matters is the color of their give his address its name in We will no longer bleed and due to his color and/or that Dr. Baker is not skin. history, he declared: “From bankrupt our country for the being removed because of it. To individuals like you who see racism this day forward it’s going to benefit of others. Henceforth, As to the deficit (over $6 million) I want to and bigotry at every opportunity: Why don’t be only America First.” America will be of, by, and for know why this happened as well as who is you and those that feel like you start a move- Prediction: Trump’s “Ameri- Americans. to be held accountable. In my opinion it is ment to remove Dr. Baker for his bad man- ca First” inaugural will be re- Is that not what the nation Dr. Baker; he is the person in charge. That agement? Oh wait, you can’t, you would have called as the most controver- voted for? has nothing to do with the color of his skin, to remove him for the color of his skin. I sial, but will be among the just like it did not with Mr. Bynum. That seem to remember people of “all colors” most remembered. Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- you believe the Superintendent Bynum fias- calling for Mr. Bynum’s removal. Bad man- What did Trump mean by thor of the new book ‘’The co was simply over “asking for accountabil- agement and public trust is the same in all “America First?” Greatest Comeback: How Rich- ity” shows you really did not grasp all that until someone decides, because of their own “Every decision on trade, on ard Nixon Rose From Defeat to went wrong under his reign. prejudice, that it might be because of race. taxes, on immigration, on for- Create the New Majority.’’ © So the only reason no one is calling for Dr. ROBERT ROBINSON eign affairs will be made to 2017 creators.com Baker’s head and no rallies or signs around Sumter

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AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017 Hillcrest High School Class of p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, Pub- 1975 will hold a class re- lic Visioning Presentation; Hillcrest High Class of 1975 to hold union meeting at 9:30 a.m. 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. AccuWeather® ﬁ ve-day forecast for Sumter on Saturday,meeting Jan. 28, at 1, Property Owner Drop-In; Golden Corral restaurant. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY For information, call (803) 2, Final Public Workshop 499-1302 or (803) 795-7747. Presentation. For more in- The Ruach Bridal and Special formation about the Shot Events Show will be held Pouch Greenway, contact from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Adams-Raczkowski at the Jan. 29, at 245 Oswego Planning Department, 12 A shower or two A star-studded sky Cooler with plenty Plenty of sunshine Times of clouds and Partly sunny Highway. For information, W. Liberty St., (803) 774- this morning and colder of sunshine sun call (803) 775-5416 or visit 1639, or email jadams-rac- 67° 35° 56° / 31° 52° / 35° 54° / 33° 52° / 31° theruach.org. [email protected]. Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 25% McElveen Manor Assisted Liv- The Sumter Branch NAACP ing and Memory Care Com- will hold a community meet- W 10-20 mph WNW 4-8 mph W 8-16 mph WSW 8-16 mph WSW 8-16 mph NW 7-14 mph munity will host an American ing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Red Cross blood drive from Feb. 2, at Trinity Mission- Gaﬀ ney 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mon- ary Baptist Church, 155 59/31 day, Jan. 30, in the confer- Wall St. Dr. J. Frank will Spartanburg ence room of McElveen speak. TODAY’S Greenville 58/31 Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill The Campbell Soup friends SOUTH 59/32 Road. Walk-ins are wel- lunch group will meet at come or you may reserve a 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, CAROLINA Florence Bishopville time slot by calling Dani- Feb. 4, at Golden Corral. All 67/36 elle Welch at (803) 651- former Campbell Soup em- WEATHER 66/34 0144. ployees are invited to Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter share their memories as Area residents are invited to today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 65/35 67/35 Myrtle participate in a three-day we celebrate our 25th anniversary. IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach public workshop and discus- 67/36 68/40 sion about the Shot Pouch The Sumter Branch NAACP’s Today: Turning sunny, breezy and cooler. Aiken Greenway, a 3.5-mile trail annual black program will be Winds west 10-20 mph. held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, 61/34 stretching from Dillon Park Friday: Plenty of sunshine. Winds to Swan Lake. The public Feb. 26, at Trinity Mission- west-southwest 7-14 mph. events are scheduled to be ary Baptist Church, 155 held at the Swan Lake Visi- Wall St. The Rev. Napoleon ON THE COAST Charleston tors Center as follows: 6 A. Bradford will speak. Today: A passing shower or two. High 67 71/38 to 71. Friday: Cooler with sunshine. High 55 to 59.

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PREP FOOTBALL Twenty-nine athletes make Sumter Item All-Area team

BY DENNIS BRUNSON and Scott’s Branch. The team Joining Green in the back- tempts. Dubose also rushed 462 yards and three scores [email protected] includes nine players from field are running backs Rod- for 1,000 yards for the Stal- and returned three punts for Sumter, eight from Crest- ney Pitts of Sumter and Mi- lions, picking up 1,022 and 90 yards, taking one back for a Twenty-nine student-ath- wood, five from Manning, four chael Weston and Demetrius scoring 11 times on 119 car- TD. letes from the seven local from Lee Central, two from Dubose of Lee Central. ries. The tight end is Andre South Carolina High School Lakewood and one from Pitts rushed for 1,167 yards The wide receivers are Brown of Scott’s Branch. League football schools have Scott’s Branch. and 23 touchdowns on 190 car- David Fulton of Manning and Brown had 18 catches for 467 been selected to The Sumter Crestwood’s Tylas Green is ries. He caught 25 passes for Joshua Simon and Tyrese yards and two scores and Item All-Area football first the All-Area quarterback for 295 yards and another score Felder of Crestwood. graded out at 88 percent with team. the second year in a row. and returned five kickoffs for Fulton caught 45 passes for nine knockdown blocks. As a The teams are chosen based Green completed 136 of 231 114 yards. He had 1,602 all- 982 yards and nine touch- linebacker on defense, Brown on nominations from the passes for 1,835 yards and 24 purpose yards for an average downs. Simon had 40 catches had 95 tackles, including 12 coaches at Sumter, Crest- touchdowns. He also rushed of 145.6 yards a game. for 714 yards (a 17.9 per-catch tackles for loss. He caused wood, Lakewood, Manning, for 359 yards and three scores Weston rushed for 1,271 average) and 10 touchdowns. Lee Central, East Clarendon on 51 carries. yards and 13 scores on 157 at- Felder had 38 receptions for SEE ALL-AREA, PAGE B3

RACING COMMENTARY PREP WRESTLING Sometimes winning isn’t Pointing the way everything BY ERIC OLSON The Associated Press

So you can’t win for losing? Sure you can, in the long run. NASCAR this week became the latest sport to change its structure in an effort to keep fans engaged and sell the product. Races will be broken into three stages, and points will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in each. The hope is that drivers will be motivated to compete hard in the chase for in-race points and make the sport more exciting. From a pure sports standpoint — one winner per contest — the new NASCAR system is counter- intuitive. “It’s like counting after a boxing match the winning rounds for the guy who got knocked out in the seventh round,” said Dan- iel Durbin, director of the Uni- versity of Southern California Institute of Sports Media and Society. “It doesn’t make a lot of rational sense in terms of the winning and losing of the event itself, but presumably the long- term assumption would be this will keep better drivers in the hunt longer for the postseason.” RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM The concept is similar to Sumter’s Tywionne Williams tries to position Socastee’s Merino-Lopez for a pin in the 182-pound match on Wednesday at the SHS Olympic sports (skiing, bobsled- gymnasium. Williams’ victory helped secure a 37-36 win by the Gamecocks. ding, etc.) where points are earned throughout a competition and the big winner at the Williams’ victory seals Sumter’s 37-36 comeback win over Socastee end is the one with the highest total, or the Tour de France, BY PATRICK ENZOR a forfeit victory in the evening’s last soon as I realized he wasn’t going to be which can be won without win- Special To The Sumter Item match. But for those six points to mat- able to turn him, I told him to just cut ning a single stage. ter, Williams needed a pin or a major him and point him all day,” said SHS John Bloom, a Shippensburg Tywionne Williams knew what he decision at the 182-pound weight class. head coach Josh Williams. “It was re- University associate history pro- had to do as he stepped on the mat for He needed nearly all six minutes, ally impressive. He went out there in fessor specializing in sports, the Sumter High School varsity wres- but secured a 12-4 major decision as his first year of wrestling and won it noted the difference in soccer tling team on Wednesday. the Gamecocks rallied for a 37-36 vic- for the team.” cultures in the United States and His Gamecocks trailed Socastee 36- tory at the SHS gymnasium. Europe. Major League Soccer, 27, but had six points in the bank with “I told him we needed six, but as SEE POINTING, PAGE B3 for example, has a playoff system where 12 of its 20 teams qualified this year. One of them was the Seattle Sounders , who USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL won just six of their first 20 matches and won the MLS Cup, too. In England, the top team in the Premier League is the champion — no playoff necessary — Staley keeping Gamecocks grounded and the bottom three teams are relegated to a lower league the BY PETE IACOBELLI next season. The Associated Press “In terms of the playoff struc- tures in American sports, so much is based on television rev- COLUMBIA — No. 5 South Carolina enue, and they want to milk as won’t get a break from SEC opponents much television revenue as they — or its head coach, Dawn Staley. Now that the Gamecocks (17-1, 7-0) SEE WINNING, PAGE B4 have gained control of the Southeast- ern Conference with an emotional, last-second win over No. 4 Mississippi State, Staley wants them to under- stand the task gets no easier going forward. The next hurdle is against Geor- gia tonight. The three-time defending SEC champion Gamecocks have had a tar- get on their back for several seasons. “If you were in our practice today, you’d see we’re not going to let them off the hook,” Staley said Wednesday. The coach said the team had an extra spark Monday night in the 64-61 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS victory, its fourth win over a top 10 op- South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, center, is keeping the fifth-ranked Gamecocks ponent this season. The buzz heading grounded after their big victory over Mississippi State on Monday. USC plays Georgia THE ASSOCIATED PRESS into that showdown had been about today. Steve O’Donnell, executive vice how maybe it was Mississippi State’s president and chief racing develop- time to take down the champs and that utes,” Staley said. “It’s there, but court. Forwards A’ja Wilson and Alaina ment officer of NASCAR, announced didn’t sit well, Staley said, with her that’s the thing we’ve been struggling Coates are two of the country’s premier NASCAR’s approach to modernizing players. with all season long.” players while former All-ACC first its series with a new format on “We’re going to keep pulling that out Struggling doesn’t seem an appropri- Monday in Charlotte. of them, to keep competing for 40 min- ate term for the group Staley has on the SEE GAMECOCKS, PAGE B4 B2 | THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD L.A. Lakers at Utah, 10:30 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES Sacramento at Indiana, 7 p.m. TV, RADIO Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m. TODAY Milwaukee at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. 6 a.m. – Professional Golf: European Orlando at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Three of top four teams PGA Tour Qatar Masters First Round Houston at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. from Doha, Qatar (GOLF). Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Pure Silk-Baha- San Antonio at New Orleans, 8 p.m. mas LPGA Classic First Round from Washington at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Paradise Island, Bahamas (GOLF). Memphis at Portland, 10 p.m. Noon – Figure Skating: European Championships from Ostrava, Czech SATURDAY’S GAMES suffer losses on Tuesday Republic – Short Dance Competitions Sacramento at Charlotte, 7 p.m. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Detroit at Miami, 7:30 p.m. BY JIM O’CONNELL 1 p.m. – College Football: Senior Bowl Boston at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Practice from Mobile, Ala. (ESPNU). L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 8:30 The Associated Press 2 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Austra- p.m. lian Open Men’s Semifinal Match Brooklyn at Minnesota, 9 p.m. from Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). Denver at Phoenix, 9 p.m. It was not a good night to 2 p.m. – Figure Skating: European Memphis at Utah, 9 p.m. Championships from Ostrava, Czech be at the top of the AP Top Republic – Pairs Free Competitions 25. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). NHL STANDINGS For the first time in five 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Farmers Insurance By The Associated Press Open First Round from La Jolla, Calif. years, three of the top four (GOLF). EASTERN CONFERENCE 3 p.m. – College Football: Senior Bowl teams in the poll lost on the Practice from Mobile, Ala. (NFL NET- ATLANTIC DIVISION same day. WORK). GP W L OT Pts GF GA 4 p.m. – College Football: Senior Bowl Montreal 49 29 13 7 65 149 122 No. 1 Villanova was beat- Practice from Mobile, Ala. (ESPNU). Ottawa 46 26 15 5 57 125 120 en 74-72 at Marquette on 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk Boston 51 24 21 6 54 127 132 (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, Toronto 45 22 14 9 53 140 131 Tuesday, No. 2 Kansas fell WDXY-AM 1240). Florida 49 20 19 10 50 114 136 85-69 at No. 18 West Virgin- 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Robert Buffalo 47 20 18 9 49 115 132 Morris at Mount St. Mary’s (CBS Detroit 48 20 19 9 49 123 140 ia, and No. 4 Kentucky lost SPORTS NETWORK). Tampa Bay 49 22 22 5 49 135 144 82-80 at Tennessee. 7 p.m. – NFL Football: NFL Pro Bowl METROPOLITAN DIVISION Skills Showdown from Orlando, Fla. That left No. 3 Gonzaga (ESPN). GP W L OT Pts GF GA 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Xavier at Washington 48 32 10 6 70 155 104 with a good chance to move Cincinnati (ESPN2). Columbus 47 32 11 4 68 157 110 up to No. 1 next week. The 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Campbell Pittsburgh 47 30 12 5 65 169 137 at Radford (ESPNU). N.Y. Rangers 48 31 16 1 63 167 127 only undefeated team in Di- 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Los Angeles at Philadelphia 48 23 19 6 52 136 154 vision I, the Zags (20-0) still Carolina (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). N.Y. Isles 46 20 17 9 49 133 135 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Carolina 47 21 19 7 49 126 137 face San Diego and Pepper- North Carolina at Miami (FOX SPORT- New Jersey 49 20 20 9 49 111 139 dine this week. SOUTH). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: WESTERN CONFERENCE It was on Jan. 21, 2012, South Carolina at Georgia (SEC NET- CENTRAL DIVISION that No. 1 Syracuse lost WORK). GP W L OT Pts GF GA 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Grand Minnesota 47 31 11 5 67 155 108 67-58 to Notre Dame, No. 3 Canyon at Kansas City-Missouri Chicago 50 30 15 5 65 139 127 Baylor fell 89-88 to No. 5 (TIME WARNER 1250). Nashville 48 23 17 8 54 134 127 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Virginia St. Louis 48 24 19 5 53 137 147 Missouri and No. 4 Duke Tech at North Carolina (ESPN). Dallas 49 19 20 10 48 131 154 was beaten 76-73 by Florida 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Dallas at Winnipeg 51 22 25 4 48 145 158 Oklahoma City (TNT). Colorado 45 13 30 2 28 91 153 State. 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: St. Louis at Min- Kentucky was No. 2 that nesota (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). PACIFIC DIVISION 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Oregon GP W L OT Pts GF GA day and, after beating Ala- State at Colorado (FOX SPORTS 1). San Jose 49 31 16 2 64 134 112 bama 77-71 on the night of 9 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Anaheim 50 27 14 9 63 133 125 Santa Clara at Brigham Young Edmonton 49 26 15 8 60 144 131 upsets, the Wildcats ascend- (BYUTV). Calgary 51 24 24 3 51 131 147 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Tennes- Los Angeles 48 23 21 4 50 120 121 ed to No. 1. see-Martin at Austin Peay (CBS Vancouver 48 22 20 6 50 116 135 Syracuse fell to third after SPORTS NETWORK). Arizona 47 15 26 6 36 105 152 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Indiana at NOTE: Two points for a win, one point the loss, Baylor dropped to Michigan (ESPN2). for overtime loss. sixth and Duke plunged to 9 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Development League Game – North- TUESDAY’S GAMES eighth. ern Arizona at Austin (ESPNU). St. Louis 3, Pittsburgh 0 On Tuesday, Marquette 9 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: N.Y. Islanders 4, Columbus 2 Alabama at Vanderbilt (SEC NET- Los Angeles 3, New Jersey 1 (14-6, 5-3 Big East) rallied WORK). Boston 4, Detroit 3, OT from a 17-point deficit for 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Louisiana Montreal 5, Calgary 1 Tech at Alabama-Birmingham (TIME Ottawa 3, Washington 0 the win over the Wildcats WARNER 1250). Buffalo 5, Nashville 4, OT (19-2, 7-2). 10:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Ore- San Jose 4, Winnipeg 3 gon at Utah (FOX SPORTS 1). Tampa Bay 5, Chicago 2 It was the second time THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Los Ange- Minnesota 3, Dallas 2, SO Marquette defeated a No. Tennessee’s Robert Hubbs III (3) shoots over Kentucky’s De’Aaron Fox les Lakers at Utah (TNT). 11 p.m. – College Basketball: Brigham WEDNESDAY’S GAMES 1-ranked team. The Golden (0) during the Volunteers’ 82-80 victory on Tuesday in Knoxville, Young at Santa Clara (ESPNU). Toronto at Detroit, 7 p.m. Eagles beat Kentucky in the 11 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Austra- Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. Tenn. The No. 4 Wildcats were one of three top four teams to fall on lian Open Women’s Doubles Final Vancouver at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. 2003 Final Four. Tuesday along with top-ranked Villanova and No. 2 Kansas. Match and Mixed Doubles Semifinal Edmonton at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Their fans partied at the Match from Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). TODAY’S GAMES Bradley Center in a court- West Virginia pulled away Kentucky (17-3, 7-1) in Knox- 3:30 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Aus- Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. tralian Open Men’s Semifinal Match Pittsburgh at Boston, 7 p.m. storming frenzy, celebrating to a victory that snapped ville for the second straight from Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. as if coach Al McGuire was Kansas’ 18-game winning season and earned its first 4 a.m. – Professional Golf: European Los Angeles at Carolina, 7 p.m. PGA Tour Qatar Masters Second Washington at New Jersey, 7 p.m. still pacing the Marquette streak. victory over a top-five team Round from Doha, Qatar (GOLF). Tampa Bay at Florida, 7:30 p.m. sideline. Esa Ahmad scored a ca- since an 83-76 triumph over Calgary at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 8 p.m. “I don’t even know what reer-high 27 points for the No. 3 Pittsburgh on Dec. 11, Columbus at Nashville, 8 p.m. to say,” said Katin Rein- Mountaineers (16-4, 5-3 Big 2010. NFL PLAYOFFS Buffalo at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. By The Associated Press Winnipeg at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. hardt, who made two free 12), who broke a two-game “We just wanted to go out Vancouver at Arizona, 9 p.m. WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. throws with 11.6 seconds to losing streak that dropped and make a statement,” Houston 27, Oakland 14 play. “You dream of these them 11 spots in the AP Top Hubbs said. “I think we did Seattle 26, Detroit 6 FRIDAY’S GAMES Pittsburgh 30, Miami 12 No games scheduled types of moments.” 25. that tonight.” Green Bay 38, N.Y. Giants 13 Villanova’s Jay Wright, Josh Jackson matched his Kentucky coach John DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS the coach of the defending season high with 22 points Calipari said: “Tennessee Atlanta 36, Seattle 20 TRANSACTIONS national champions, said: for Kansas (18-2, 7-1). was better than us tonight. New England 34, Houston 16 By The Associated Press Green Bay 34, Dallas 31 “You’ve got to put a whole Robert Hubbs III scored They deserved to win the Pittsburgh 18, Kansas City 16 BASEBALL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — Named 40 minutes together. Some- 25 points as Tennessee game. It would have been a CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Jennie Finch youth softball ambas- times you get on the road snapped Kentucky’s seven- shame if we’d made a 3 or Atlanta 44, Green Bay 21 sador. New England 36, Pittsburgh 17 American League and a team gets hot. If you game winning streak. something crazy and had BOSTON RED SOX — Claimed OF/1B don’t finish the 40 minutes, Tennessee (11-9, 4-4 South- won the game. ... From the PRO BOWL Steve Selsky off waivers from Cincin- Sunday nati. Agreed to terms with LHP Drew they’ll get you.” eastern Conference) beat start, they deserved to win.” At Orlando, Fla. Pomeranz on a one-year contract. AFC vs. NFC, 8 p.m. (ESPN) CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with OF Austin Jackson on a SUPER BOWL LI minor league contract. Sunday, Feb. 5 LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Assigned At Houston RHP Blake Parker outright to Salt PRO GOLF Atlanta vs. New England, 6:30 p.m. Lake (PCL). (FOX) OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Assigned RHP Zach Neal outright to Nashville. Traded OF Brett Eibner to the L.A. More curiosity, less expectations for Tiger’s return Dodgers for INF Jordan Tarsovich. NBA STANDINGS Designated LHP Dillon Overton for By The Associated Press assignment. Agreed to terms with INF Adam Rosales on a one-year con- BY DOUG FERGUSON EASTERN CONFERENCE tract. The Associated Press ATLANTIC DIVISION National League W L Pct GB ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed Toronto 28 17 .622 — to terms with C Josh Thole on a SAN DIEGO — With the Pacific Ocean Boston 26 18 .591 1½ minor league contract. New York 20 26 .435 8½ ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms behind him, Tiger Woods drew back his Philadelphia 16 27 .372 11 with LHPs John Danks, Sam Freeman, driver and sent it soaring across the blue Brooklyn 9 35 .205 18½ Adam Kolarek and Eric O’Flaherty; RHPs Blaine Boyer, Rhiner Cruz, Joel sky Wednesday at Torrey Pines. SOUTHEAST DIVISION De La Cruz, Jordan Walden; Cs David Watching from 50 yards away was Jay W L Pct GB Freitas and Blake Lalli; and OF Emilio Atlanta 26 19 .578 — Bonifacio. Monahan, the new commissioner of the Washington 25 20 .556 1 LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Designat- PGA Tour. Charlotte 23 22 .511 3 ed RHP Carlos Frias for assignment. Orlando 18 29 .383 9 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to “That’s a nice sight, isn’t it? Monahan said. Miami 15 30 .333 11 terms with C Ryan Hanigan on a He wasn’t referring to the sun shining CENTRAL DIVISION minor league contract. W L Pct GB SAN DIEGO PADRES — Assigned OF down on the rugged coastline. His eyes Cleveland 30 13 .698 — Jabari Blash outright to El Paso (PCL). were fixed on Woods, in perfect balance on Indiana 22 22 .500 8½ Chicago 23 23 .500 8½ BASKETBALL the 17th tee of the North Course. Milwaukee 21 23 .477 9½ National Basketball Association This will be the ninth time that Woods re- Detroit 21 25 .457 10½ NBA — Fined Golden State C Zaza Pachulia $15,000 for striking Miami F turns to the PGA Tour following a lengthy Luke Babbitt in the face. WESTERN CONFERENCE DALLAS MAVERICKS — Signed G layoff — more times than all but three play- SOUTHWEST DIVISION Pierre Jackson to a second 10-day ers at Torrey Pines have PGA Tour victories W L Pct GB contract. San Antonio 36 9 .800 — MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Recalled F — and this one brings as much curiosity as Houston 34 14 .708 3½ Troy Williams from Iowa (NBADL). excitement at the Farmers Insurance Open. Memphis 26 20 .565 10½ New Orleans 18 27 .400 18 FOOTBALL Not even Woods knows what to expect. Dallas 15 29 .341 20½ National Football League “We all know I haven’t played a full NORTHWEST DIVISION INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Named San- jay Lal wide receivers coach. schedule in a very long time, so this is an W L Pct GB KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Named Greg unknown,” Woods said. “I’ve been away Utah 29 18 .617 — Lewis wide receivers coach. Oklahoma City 26 19 .578 2 from it for so long. I’ve played one tourna- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Denver 19 25 .432 8½ HOCKEY ment in that 15-month span and I haven’t Tiger Woods will be playing in his first PGA Tour Portland 19 27 .413 9½ National Hockey League Minnesota 17 28 .378 11 NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Placed F Beau played a full-field event. I haven’t got into event since August of 2015 when he tees off in PACIFIC DIVISION Bennett on injured reserve, retroac- the rhythm of playing weeks on end in a the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday in San W L Pct GB tive to Friday. Claimed F Stefan No- Golden State 38 7 .844 — esen off waivers from Anaheim. season.” Diego. L.A. Clippers 30 17 .638 9 ST. LOUIS BLUES — Assigned G Pheo- Woods last played a PGA Tour event at Sacramento 17 27 .386 20½ nix Copley to Chicago (AHL). Phoenix 15 30 .333 23 WINNIPEG JETS — Placed F Mathieu the Wyndham Championship in August Both are among the biggest hitters in golf, L.A. Lakers 16 32 .333 23½ Perreault on injured reserve, retroac- tive to Tuesday.Recalled D Brian 2015 in a last-minute effort to qualify for the playing a style that Woods once had to dom- TUESDAY’S GAMES Strait from Manitoba (AHL). tour’s postseason. He tied for 10th, and then inate the sport. Chicago 100, Orlando 92 Philadelphia 121, L.A. Clippers 110 OLYMPICS had two more back surgeries a few months That brought the biggest smile to his face. San Antonio 108, Toronto 106 IOC — Announced Jamaica has been apart that sent him to the sidelines for an “That’s two guys that are the best in the Washington 123, Boston 108 stripped of its 2008 gold medal for Denver 103, Utah 93 the men’s 4x100 relay after Nesta entire season. world and they’re up there and playing some Minnesota 112, Phoenix 111 Carter tested positive for a banned He returned at his Hero World Challenge unbelievable golf and they’re good friends of stimulant. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES in early December, an unofficial event with mine,” Woods said. “I couldn’t have asked for Sacramento at Cleveland, 7 p.m. COLLEGE an 18-man field and no cut. Woods finished a better pairing. ... Those guys will bomb it Houston at Boston, 7:30 p.m. DELAWARE — Named Levern Belin Miami at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. defensive line coach. 15th, though it was considered a success be- out there. That’s fine. I’ll just play my game Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. NORTH CAROLINA — Named Deke cause of his 24 birdies, no issues with his and the name of the game is low score. It’s Golden State at Charlotte, 8 p.m. Adams defensive line coach and Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 8 Terry Joseph defensive backs coach. back and no stress on his swing. not a long drive contest.” p.m. RICE — Named Wesley Beschorner This one counts, and it won’t be long be- Woods has never waited this long to re- Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. quarterbacks coach. Toronto at Memphis, 8 p.m. TEXAS-ARLINGTON — Named J.T. fore Woods is measured against the rest of turn to a full field of PGA Tour competi- New York at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Wenger volleyball coach. the field. tion. This is twice as long as he sat out after L.A. Lakers at Portland, 10:30 p.m. WINTHROP — Suspended women’s basketball coach Kevin Cook. He will play the opening two rounds with reconstructive surgery on his left knee fol- TODAY’S GAMES Named women’s assistant basket- Jason Day (No. 1 in the world) and Dustin lowing his 2008 U.S. Open victory at Torrey Dallas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. ball coach Lynette Woodard acting Indiana at Minnesota, 8 p.m. head coach. Johnson (PGA Tour player of the year). Pines. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 | B3

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Sumter’s four fumbles, recovered two tackles for Lakewood, 43 of Steven Lit- fumble and had two intercep- them solo and 23 for a loss. He tle, left, tries tions, returning one for a score. had six sacks and blocked six to pin So- The all-purpose player is kicks. castee’s Sav- Crestwood’s Julius Pearson. A Felder had 63 tackles and 21 first-team pick for the second assists to go along with seven ion Hage in straight year and a North-South sacks. Canty, also a first-team the 132- All-Star selection, Pearson pick last year, had 37 tackles, pound caught 45 passes for 632 yards including 18 for loss, to go match on and nine scores. He returned along with 3 1/2 sacks, one Wednesday five kickoffs for 220 yards, scor- forced fumble and a blocked at the SHS ing on two of them, and rushed kick. gymnasium. for 58 yards and two scores on The linebackers are Kenjae The Game- eight carries. Rose and Cooper Mota of Sum- cocks rallied The offensive line is made up ter, Jabril Wilson of Manning for a 37-36 of Khalil Moore and Daviyon Mc- and Michael Huffman of Crest- victory. Daniel of Sumter, Javon Smith of wood. Lee Central, Darrell Ragin of Rose, a first-team pick last Manning, Zyrica Rufus of Crest- year, had 74 tackles despite POINTING wood and Zaire Cain of Lake- missing three games with an in- FROM PAGE B1 wood. jury. He had three tackles for Moore, a North-South selec- loss, one sack, broke up three tion, had the highest season passes, recovered a fumble and Williams jumped out to grade for the Gamecocks. He blocked two kicks. an early lead, but couldn’t was a 3-year starter and never Mota led Sumter in tackles work Socastee’s David Me- missed a game. with 113, including four for loss. rino-Lopez over for a pin. McDaniel switched from He forced three fumbles, recov- Despite close calls for pins, tight end to tackle this season ered one and returned an inter- Williams had to resort to and ended up as a Shrine Bowl ception for a touchdown. letting Merino-Lopez up selection. SHS head coach Wilson, a North-South selec- off the mat - giving up a Mark Barnes said McDaniel tion, had 63 tackles for Man- point in the process - to try was the best pass blocker on ning, including 46 solo stops. He and take him down again the team. had two sacks and returned a for two points. Smith graded out at 87 per- fumble for a touchdown. Huff- “It shouldn’t be (hard to cent with 11 knockdown blocks. man had 84 tackles in nine tell a wrestler to let his op- Ragin graded out at 80 percent games, 16 of them for a loss. He ponent up),” Josh Williams or better in seven of Manning’s had two sacks and forced a fum- said with a laugh. “But to- 11 contests. Rufus had 18 knock- ble. night it was a little bit.” RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM down blocks and allowed just The defensive backs are Mel- It worked. Barely. Sumter’s Michael Spurling puts a move on Socastee’s Don two quarterback sacks and Cain vin Lundy of Sumter, Shykeem “This one had a lot of Smolenski as he prepares to pin him less than one minute into graded out at 75 percent with 14 Cooper of Lee Central, Keliah pressure because we need- their 220-pound match in the Gamecocks’ 37-36 victory on knockdown blocks. Dupree of Manning and Shed- ed the points,” said Ty- Wednesday at the SHS gymnasium. The placekicker is Crest- drick Ervin of Crestwood. wionne Williams. “Coach wood’s Aaron Griffin. Griffin was Lundy had five interceptions said we needed the points, McElroy at 138 to push the takes a starting job and 23-for-25 on extra-point attempts and broke up five passes while so I had to go get the points lead back to six at 24-18. has done very well. and was 2-for-3 on field goals. recording 33 tackles and forc- any way I could.” At 145, Tyler Williams of “I knew he had a chance As a punter, he averaged 35.7 ing a fumble. He also returned Sumter jumped out to a Sumter and Kyle Macalin- as soon as he got out there yards on 34 punts, four of them 12 punts for 122 yards. Cooper 12-0 lead with pins by Mi- cag of Socastee went to - he’s the most physical kid being downed inside the opposi- had 54 tackles and one inter- chael Spurling (1 minute, 1 overtime, with Williams I’ve seen,” the coach tion’s 20-yard line. ception while breaking up four second into the first peri- coming out on top to cut added. “He may not know The defensive line is made up passes and forcing two fum- od) and heavyweight Alex the lead back to 24-21. what he’s doing, but he’s of Raymond Johnson of Sumter, bles. Perales (1:52 into the sec- However, Socastee won 152 going to do his doggone Tyreek Johnson of Lakewood, DJ Dupree had 55 total tackles, ond period). Socastee tied by forfeit and Brandon best to do it.” Felder of Manning and Richburg including 45 solo stops, and two it up immediately with Rogers pinned Sumter’s Sumter’s Dane Bailey Canty of Sumter. interceptions. Ervin had 57 wins by forfeit at the 106 Elijah Bisel at 160 for a won by forfeit at 195 for the Raymond Johnson, a North- tackles, two TFLS, one sack and and 113 flights. 36-21 lead. final tally. South pick and a repeat All-Ar- two fumble recoveries. The Braves took the next Andre Amaker gave the The Gamecocks partici- ea performer, had 62 tackles for The punter for the second two matches by decision to Gamecocks hope of a come- pate in the Region VI-5A the Gamecocks, including 20 1/2 straight year is Sumter’s Press- push the lead to 18-12. At back by pinning Jacob Mor quad on Friday for seeding for loss. He also had 9 1/2 sacks, ley Harvin. The Shrine Bowl se- 120, Eugene Utley got past with 29 seconds left in the purposes in the state tour- two fumble recoveries and one lection averaged 42.3 yards on 33 Sumter’s Sean Goodwin 4-2 first period to cut the lead to nament. Coach Williams’ forced fumble. punts with a long of 72 yards. and Freddie Edwards was 36-27 and set the stage for goal is simple: Tyreek Johnson, a Shrine Fourteen of them were downed a 7-1 winner over Deon Tywionne Williams. “The expectation is to at Bowl pick and another All-Ar- inside the opponent’s 20 and he Wise in the 126 flight. “He’s come a long way,” least finish second in the ea repeat performer, had 91 forced 10 fair catches. Sumter’s Steven Little Coach Williams said of Ty- region and win the first tied it back up at 18 after wionne Williams. “He round in the state play- pinning Savion Hager just started the year wrestling offs,” he said. “I want at ALL-AREA FOOTBALL TEAM 30 seconds into the match a junior varsity match be- least four state qualifiers FIRST TEAM RB – Kevin Johnson, Scott’s Branch at 132. Socastee’s Dakota cause he was late coming (in duals) like we did last OFFENSE RB – Deondraye Moses, Lee Central QB – Tylas Greene, Crestwood WR – Jalen Rouse, Sumter Beahn pinned Hannah out because of football. He year.” RB – Rodney Pitts, Sumter WR – Javontae Jones, Lakewood RB – Michael Weston, Lee Central WR – Trevon Cowell, Lakewood RB – Demetrius Dubose, Lee Central OL – Nic Johnson, Crestwood WR – David Fulton, Manning OL – Edward Neiswonger, Crestwood WR – Joshua Simon, Crestwood OL – Jaquan Dingle, Scott’s Branch SPORTS ITEMS WR – Tyrese Felder, Crestwood OL – Zacharie Flyte, Lakewood TE – Andre Brown, Scott’s Branch OL – Jamel Wilson, Lee Central OL – Khalil Moore, Sumter OL – Zurich Scarbough, Lee Central OL – Daviyon McDaniel, Sumter DEFENSE OL – Javon Smith, Lee Central DL – Tyshawn Brown, Manning Bolt loses medal in teammate’s doping case DL – Joshua Goodman, Crestwood OL – Darrell Ragin, Manning OL – Zyrica Rufus, Crestwood DL – Deonte Lowery, Lee Central GENEVA — Usain Bolt Musburger, 77, is calling it Top 10 opponent with a OL – Zaire Cain, Lakewood DL – Corey Goodman, Lakewood has lost one of his nine a career at ESPN and his 78-56 victory over No. 6 All-Purpose – Julius Pearson, Crest- LB – Shileake Albert, Lee Central wood LB – Raquan James, Lakewood Olympic gold medals be- years at CBS. Florida State on Wednes- PK – Aaron Griffin, Crestwood LB – Corey King, Lee Central cause of a doping case in- Musburger will call his day night. DEFENSE LB – Jalen Owens, Crestwood DL – Raymond Johnson, Sumter DB – Nyjeil Lindsay, Crestwood volving Jamaican team- last game for ESPN on GEORGETOWN 71 DL – Tyreek Johnson, Lakewood DB – Javarius Bradley, Crestwood mate Nesta Carter. Jan. 31, a college basket- DL – DJ Felder, Manning DB – Jaron Richardson, Lakewood (16) CREIGHTON 51 DL – Richburg Canty, Sumter DB – Kashawn Garris, Manning The IOC said Wednesday ball contest pitting Ken- LB – Kenjae Rose, Sumter LB – Michael Huffman, Crestwood HONORABLE MENTION that Carter tested positive tucky against Georgia. WASHINGTON — L.J. LB – Jabril Wilson, Manning Drequan Bess, Lakewood; Camron for methylhexaneamine, a GEORGIA TECH 78 Peak scored 20 points and LB – Cooper Mota, Sumter Blanding, Crestwood; Leroy Blanding, banned stimulant, in re- Georgetown held No. 16 DB – Melvin Lundy, Sumter Lakewood; Anthony Bradley, Crest- (6) FLORIDA ST. 56 DB – Keliah Dupree, Manning wood; Tyreek Butler, Lakewood; John- analysis of samples from Creighton to its lowest DB – Sheddrick Ervin, Crestwood nie Gilliam, Manning; Travis Hickson, DB – Shykeem Cooper, Lee Central Lee Central; Zykiem Jackson, Sumter; the 2008 Beijing Olympics. ATLANTA — Josh Oko- scoring game of the season P – Pressley Harvin, Sumter Deandre Mack, Lakewood; Allen McMil- gie scored 35 points, Ben in a 71-51 victory Wednes- lian, Lee Central; DeAndre Oliver, Lee MUSBURGER RETIRING SECOND TEAM Central; Malik Richardson, Lakewood; Lammers added 18 and day night. OFFENSE Treyshawn Scarborough, Crestwood; FROM SPORTSCASTING Georgia Tech pulled its QB – Jalen White, Manning Kevin Sharper, Crestwood; Christopher Simon, Crestwood; NEW YORK — Brent second home upset of a From wire reports RB – Lamont Dudley, Lakewood Night Lighting SHOW OFF THAT BEAUTIFUL YARD... EVEN AT NIGHT

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Serving Sumter and Surrounding Communities Since 1986 B4 | THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM WINNING PRO TENNIS FROM PAGE B1 can,” Bloom said. Serena, Lucic-Baroni win in A look at some other sports and how a loss today doesn’t mean you won’t win a championship tomorrow: THE NHL throwback Australian Open The National Hockey League in 1999-2000 broke with BY JUSTIN BERGMAN She was once considered a its two-points-for-a win, none- The Associated Press prodigy with as much prom- for-a-loss tradition and started ise — and power — as the awarding one point in the MELBOURNE, Australia Williams sisters. When she standings to the loser of a — When Mirjana Lucic-Bar- was 15, she won the first game that goes to overtime. oni served out her victory tournament she entered in Previously, one point was over Karolina Pliskova at 1997 and several months awarded to each team in the the Australian Open on later captured the 1998 Aus- case of an overtime tie. The Wednesday, making an un- tralian Open doubles title change was made to motivate likely return to the semifi- with Martina Hingis. teams to play more aggressive- nals of a Grand Slam after She and Serena played ly on offense in overtime — nearly 18 years, she fell to each other twice in 1998, in- and go for two points — rather her knees, placed her fore- cluding in the second round than play a defensive style that head on the court and wept. of Wimbledon. They haven’t would secure the one point Few expected her to ever played on tour since. from settling for a tie. Shoot- have this chance at a major “It was on Centre Court,” outs started in 2004-05. again. Lucic-Baroni, howev- Williams said of the Wimble- The Los Angeles Kings capi- er, never gave up believing don match. “I remember talized on the system in 2011- in herself. winning. I was so excited be- 12. They amassed 15 points It was a heartfelt scene cause I was so young. She from overtime and shootout that touched even Serena obviously was super young, losses, enough to push them Williams, her opponent in too.” into eighth place in the West- the semifinals at Melbourne The following year, a ern Conference — the last Park, who started her career 17-year-old Lucic upset Mon- playoff spot. They ended up at the same time as Lucic- ica Seles en route to the winning the Stanley Cup. Baroni. Wimbledon semifinals, “I’m so proud of Mirjana,” where she lost to Steffi Graf. GOLF’S FEDEX CUP Williams said after her 6-2, 6-3 Soon after, however, came a With casual golf fans tuning victory over ninth-seeded Jo- career tailspin due to per- out in August after the PGA hanna Konta. “It’s so good to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS sonal issues and financial Championship, the PGA Tour see her back out and to see Serena Williams celebrates her 6-2, 6-3 win over Johanna Konta problems. Within a few in 2007 started the FedEx Cup her in the semifinals really during their quarterfinal match in the Australian Open on years she was out of the to provide a big finish to the just is so inspiring for me. Wednesday in Melbourne, Australia. sport completely. season. “No matter what happens, She still doesn’t like to Points are awarded based on someone 34 or older will be players 35 or older have their spots on Tuesday, and talk about those dark years, a golfer’s finish, with majors in the final and that’s just reached the final four of a 30-year-old Rafael Nadal but the pain was evident in worth slightly more. At the really awesome.” Grand Slam. Venus next joined them with a 6-4, 7-6 her tears on Wednesday. end of the regular season, the Williams, 35, and Lucic- plays another American, (7), 6-4 win over Milos Raon- “I know this means a lot to top 125 advance to the four- Baroni, 34, will meet Thurs- 25-year-old CoCo Vandewe- ic on Wednesday. He’ll play every player to reach the tournament FedEx Cup play- day in the semifinals of a ghe. 25-year-old Grigor Dimitrov, semifinals, but to me, this is offs, where points continue to tournament that’s starting On the men’s side, three who beat David Goffin 6-3, just overwhelming,” she be accumulated on a different to have a distinct throwback players 30 and over also 6-2, 6-4. said, choking up after beat- scale. The field of competitors feel. reached the semifinals — Of all the 30-somethings ing Pliskova 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. is trimmed as the playoffs con- With 36-year-old Venus matching an Open era re- playing well in Melbourne, “This has truly made my tinue. Williams also reaching the cord set at the 1968 French Lucic-Baroni’s performance life. And everything bad that Each golfer in the top five semifinals, it’s the first time Open. Roger Federer, 35, and is perhaps the most aston- happened, it has made it controls his destiny, winning in the Open era that two Stan Wawrinka, 31, booked ishing. OK.” the FedEx Cup if he wins the final event, the Tour Champi- onship. However, each of the 30 golfers who make the Tour PRO FOOTBALL Championship has a mathe- matical chance. One victory in a playoff event, where four times the Little-known Vellano goes for second Super Bowl ring points are available, would move a player up a lot. In 2009, BY PAUL NEWBERRY up like Forrest Falcons, a promotion he the time does come, you Heath Slocum came out of the The Associated Press Gump on a earned just over a week ago. want to stay ready,’” Falcons regular season No. 124, won championship- “But it’s more about the coach Dan Quinn said. the first playoff event and FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. winning team group that you’re with, the The 28-year-old Vellano moved up to No. 3. — His timing is impeccable. at New Eng- sacrifices they’ve put out all knows how blessed he is to It’s conceivable that a play- A lot of guys slog through land. year and the effort, the work have an opportunity at a er who didn’t win a tourna- an entire career without VELLANO Even got a that this whole organization pair of championships when ment all year could still win coming close to a Super ring to prove has really done. So we’re so many players — many of the FedEx Cup and the $10 Bowl ring. it. ready to go and we’re going them much more accom- million prize. It almost hap- Joe Vellano is going for a Now, after bouncing to be really excited.” plished than he is — never pened last year with Paul matching set. around the last couple of Unlike his first trip to the even got their first. Casey. He was at No. 59 after And who is Joe Vellano? years and barely playing at big game, chances are he’ll be But it’s not as if this has the first playoff event, moved Maybe one of the most for- all, Vellano is heading to the in uniform for this one, hav- been a smooth ride. up to No. 10 after a runner-up tunate players in the NFL. Super Bowl again, this time ing been bumped up to the ac- Not by a long shot. finish in the second event, A 300-pound defensive with the Atlanta Falcons. tive roster just before the Following a stellar career and up to No. 5 after another lineman, Vellano wasn’t To face the Patriots, no NFC championship game . at Maryland, Vellano’s name runner-up finish in the third drafted out of college and less. “I remember having a con- was never called in the 2013 one. Had all four players he’s spent much of his pro “There’s a lot that goes versation with him about six draft, though his disappoint- ahead of him in the stand- career either as a backup or into getting to this point in weeks ago, ‘Joe, I don’t know ment was softened a bit ings faltered at the Tour the totally thankless role of the season,” Vellano said if your time is going to come when he hooked on with the Championship, Casey would practice-squad player. Wednesday before heading this year, but I do know that Patriots — not a bad landing have needed to finish only But there he was, in just out to the practice field as a you’re ready. Keep putting spot considering he won a second to win the FedEx Cup. his second season, popping full-fledged member of the the work in because when title. QUARTER POINTS The old Continental Bas- ketball Association used a land mines ahead. “We’re not thinking about seven-point system to deter- GAMECOCKS FROM PAGE B1 After Georgia, the Game- anything else than what we mine standings from 1983 cocks return home to face a have to do next,” Wilson until the league folded in teamers and transfers Kaela Carolina played its first of dangerous Tennessee squad. said. 2009. One point was awarded Davis and Allisha Gray have two games without injured South Carolina has two That’s just what Staley for each quarter a team won, gradually found their niche All-American Wilson, but games upcoming against Ken- wants. She acknowledged and three points went to the on the Gamecocks. Georgia overcame a rough tucky, the last team to defeat surprise at times at her winner of the game. A team All four are double-digit start and took the Game- the Gamecocks during the team’s so-so play, particular- could outscore the opponent scorers this year as South cocks to the wire before los- regular season (in 2014-15). ly when she expected first- in each of three quarters, Carolina leads the SEC in ing 66-63. There’s also a next-to-last year Gamecocks like Davis, lose the game and earn three scoring. The Gamecocks are Wilson’s back — she had road game at Texas A&M, the Gray and freshman point points to the winner’s four. second in the league, behind 26 points in the Mississippi last SEC team that beat the guard starter Tyasha Harris The idea was that the chance Mississippi State, in points State win — and eager to Gamecocks on their home to be “amped up” to hit the to earn quarter points would allowed this season. Still, have an impact in the re- court way back in 2013. court. keep players and fans en- Staley said her group has at match. Oh, and of course there’s Staley strives to have what gaged in blowouts. times thought it would out- “I’m very excited,” she the nonconference show- she saw Monday night on This meant that a team talent opponents instead of said. “It was a close one last down at No. 1 UConn where, display each time the Game- could be higher in the stand- out-work them. time and I’m hoping I can if the Huskies win streak cocks play. ings than a team with more “We were on the other side change that.” continues, it will going for “We’ve got the talent. wins. 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urday at Long Branch Baptist trees or leaping between raf- Memorials may be made to OBITUARIES Church. ters in a tobacco barn; her un- Pine Grove United Methodist Memorials may be made to canny ability to remember Church, P.O. Box 144, Turbev- RICHARD E. LEE JR. friends one hour prior to the the Warriors Walk Hospice birthdays and anniversaries ille, SC 29162. COLUMBIA — Richard service at the church. Unit at William Jennings with just the right card and a Please visit www.floydfuner- “Ricky” Ernest Lee Jr., age 69, Born in Clarendon County, Bryan Dorn VA Medical Cen- delicious, homemade iced al.com for online condolences. died on Saturday, Jan. 21, she was a daughter of the late ter Volunteer Services, 6439 pound cake; her love for ani- 2017. Genie and Eva Lawrence Garners Ferry Road, Colum- mals, whether Butter Cup the BONNIE G. MCLEOD Born in Savannah, Georgia, Hodge. bia, SC 29209 or Long Branch cow, Mac, Sue and Rebel the PINEWOOD — Bonnie he was a son of Marjorie She was preceded in death Baptist Church, 2535 Peach dogs, or her cats Cricket and Grubb McLeod, 52, wife of Mixon Sickelsmith and the by her husband, Henry Eu- Orchard Road, Dalzell, SC Blue Belle; and her skill as an Mark A. McLeod, died on late Richard Ernest Lee Sr. gene “Buck” Evans. 29040. elementary school teacher, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at Pal- Ricky’s children Surviving are her daughter, Elmore-Cannon-Stephens which earned her a place in metto Health Tuomey. were his pride Anna DuBose (Ryan) of Olan- Funeral Home and Crematori- the Delta Kappa Gamma Soci- Services will be announced and joy. Prior to ta; a son, Dustin Evans of um of Sumter is in charge of ety. Most of all, though, she by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens his illness, Ricky Manning; two brothers, Willie the arrangements. will be remembered for her Funeral Home and Crematori- spent countless Hodge (Cheryl) of New Zion ceaseless devotion to and um of Sumter. hours with them, and James Hodge of Man- EFFIE SIMS boundless love for her hus- never missing ning; a godmother, Nancy Lo- Effie Sims, 54, passed away band, Bob. ALINE MCINTOSH any activities renz of Greenville; and nu- peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. Survivors include her son, BISHOPVILLE — Funeral LEE from tea parties merous nieces and nephews. 18, 2017, at her home in Robert B. “Barry” Wiggins; as services for Aline Elizabeth to baseball The family would like to Worcester, Massachusetts. well as numerous nieces, Robertson McIntosh, 95, will games. He was a loving father thank McLeod Hospice for all Born on Aug. 27, 1962, in nephews, and cousins, all of be held at 3 p.m. on Friday in and his children will cherish of the care they provided. Sumter, she was a daughter of whom loved their “Aunt the chapel of Hancock-El- their memories of him. Ricky Memorials may be made to William Sims Jr. and the late Nell.” more-Hill Funeral Home. The also enjoyed sports cars, McLeod Hospice, P.O. Box Dorothy Mae Blyther Sims. She was predeceased by two Rev. Dr. William H. “Rusty” watching boxing and spending 100551, Florence, SC 29502. Effie moved to Worcester in brothers, James Bushardt Jr. Wilson III will officiate. Burial time in the outdoors. He was 1964, where she received her and Joseph Daniel Bushardt; will follow in Hebron Presby- the former owner of Rags BARBARA JEAN K. KEELS education in the public school and three sisters, Mary Ja- terian Church Cemetery. Men Clothing Store. GREELEYVILLE — Barba- system. She worked as a nese Hannah, Betty Agnes The family will receive Surviving are two children, ra Jean Kennedy Keels died nurse’s assistant for different Poston and Elsie Earl Hill. friends from 2 until 3 p.m., Richard E. “Tripper” Lee III on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. nursing homes. In 1997, she Graveside services will be prior to the service. and his wife, Laurin, and Nor- Funeral servic- moved back to Sumter, where held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at In lieu of flowers, memori- wood Kathryn “Katie” Lee, all es will be held at she worked at Gold Kist and Evergreen Memorial Park in als may be made to the Amer- of Sumter; one brother, Rob- 11 a.m. on Friday other jobs taking care of the Sumter, directed by Morris ican Alzheimer’s Association, ert Doyle Lee of Columbia; at Long Branch elderly. She moved back to Funeral Home of Hemingway. P.O. Box 96011, Washington, one sister, Cindy Lee Strick- United Methodist Worcester in 2016. In lieu of flowers, the family DC 20090-6011 or to South Car- land and her husband, Paul, Church, 1476 She leaves to cherish her requests that donations be olina Educational Television, of Dalzell; and three grand- Long Branch memories: a son, Elijah A. made to local animal shelters ETV Endowment of South children, Marley Gillespie, Road, Gree- Sims (Laticia) of Worcester; a or humane societies, given Carolina, 401 E. Kennedy St., KEELS Lainey Lee and Cooper Lee. leyville, with the daughter, Ebony M. Sims of Nell’s love for animals. Suite B-1, Spartanburg, SC A funeral service will be Rev. William Worcester; four grandchil- Please sign the guestbook at 29302. held at 4 p.m. on Friday at the Simon James, pastor, presid- dren; five brothers, Willie www.morris-funeralhome.com. Mrs. McIntosh died peace- Bullock Funeral Home Cha- ing, and the Rev. Bennie Mc- (Diane), Rudy, Michael and fully on Wednesday, Jan. 25, pel. Cants officiating. Shawn, all of Worcester, and THOMAS L. GEDDINGS 2017. Interment will be held on These services have been Matthew of Sumter; two sis- TURBEVILLE — Thomas Born in Sumter, she was a Saturday at Forest Lawn entrusted to Samuels Funeral ters, Jackie Sims-Bowman Levy Geddings, age 77, passed daughter of William Eugene Memory Garden in Savannah, Home LLC of Manning. (Elijah) of Sumter and Millie away on Jan. 23, 2017, at his Robertson and Janie Eliza- Georgia. of Houston, Texas; and a host home. beth Scarborough. She mar- The family will receive DONALD R. CHRISTIAN of aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- A memorial service will be ried Plummer Luther McIn- friends on Friday one hour Donald Ray Christian, 68, ews and cousins. held at 4 p.m. today at Pine tosh on Aug. 15, 1944. She was prior to the service from 3 to 4 husband of Linda Hopkins She will be laid to rest on Grove United Methodist the owner and operator of p.m. at Bullock Funeral Christian, died on Tuesday, Saturday in Worcester. Church with visitation one Ashwood General Merchan- Home. Jan. 24, 2017, at the Dorn VA This is a courtesy an- hour prior to the service, di- dise, until her retirement in Memorials may be made to Medical Center nouncement of Williams Fu- rected by Floyd Funeral 1974. the American Heart Associa- in Columbia. neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main Home of Olanta. She loved gardening and tion, 400 Percival Road, Co- Born in Nash- St., Sumter. Born in Sumter, he was a taking care of her home. She lumbia, P.O. Box 6604, Colum- ville, Tennessee, Online memorial messages son of the late Lee and Elea- spent several years as a care- bia, SC 29260-6604 or to the he was a son of may be sent to the family at nor Pritchard Geddings. He taker for her invalid sister JDRF, 26 Broadway, 14th Mildred Jones [email protected]. retired from Sumter County while also operating her busi- Floor, New York, NY 10001. Christian and the com. Visit us on the web at Public Works and Sumter ness. She was an elder in the You may go to www.bullock- late Ray Chris- www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. County Correctional Depart- Presbyterian Church, Hebron CHRISTIAN funeralhome.com and sign the tian. Mr. Chris- com. ment. He was a member of Presbyterian Church. family’s guest book. tian was member Pine Grove United Methodist She is survived by her The family has chosen Bull- of Long Branch Baptist NELL B. WIGGINS Church; an Army Reserve vet- daughter, Elizabeth M. ock Funeral Home for the ar- Church. He served in the U.S. HEMINGWAY — Nell Bush- eran; and member of the (Byran) DuRant of Sumter; rangements. Air Force and was a veteran ardt Wiggins, 90, widow of American Legion. grandchildren, David Col- of the Vietnam War. He, along Robert Franklin Wiggins, now He was preceded in death clough (Pam) DuBose of Sum- with his wife, owned and op- joins her beloved husband of by two sisters and one broth- ter and Lauren DuBose (Wes- erated the D and L Diner. 39 years, having passed away er. ley) Neese of Mount Pleasant; Survivors include his wife on Jan. 23, 2017, at McLeod Surviving are his wife, Lois and great-grandchildren, Mc- of 25 years; one son, Paul Hospice House. Gardner Geddings of Turbev- Intosh Raymond Neese and Christian (Michelle) of Nash- Mrs. Wiggins was born in ille; two stepdaughters, Linda Marion Elizabeth Neese. ville; two brothers, Rick Hemingway and was the L. Harrington of New Zion She was preceded in death SHIRLEY ANN EVANS Christian (Charlyn) of Cross- youngest daughter of the late and Katherine L. Grainger of by her brothers, William ville, Tennessee, and Jeffrey James Baruch Bushardt Sr. Hartsville; one stepson, Joey “Bill” Robertson, Alfred Staf- MANNING — Shirley Ann Christian of Nashville; and and Agnes Morris Bushardt. Lavender of Hartsville; four ford, Lawrence Stafford and Evans, age 68, passed away several nieces and nephews. Nell will be remembered for step-grandchildren; two step- Millard Stafford; and sisters, peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. A memorial service will be many wonderful things: her great-grandchildren; and nu- Addie Adrian Robertson, Eula 24, 2017, at McLeod Hospice held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at fearlessness as a child hang- merous special nieces and Stafford Baker and Odessa House, Florence. Long Branch Baptist Church ing from the limbs of tall nephews. Stafford Beasley. Funeral services will be with the Rev. 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SUMMONS exclusive of day of such service, and AND ANY OTHER HEIRS-AT-LAW behalf or in behalf of any of them, metes, bounds, courses, and AND NOTICE if you fail to answer the complaint, OR DISTRIBUTEES OR PERSONAL shall within thirty (30) days after distances of the property concerned judgment by default will be rendered REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR service of notice of this order upon herein. This description is in lieu of against you for the relief demanded them by publication, exclusive of the IN THE FAMILY SPOUSES, IF ANY THEY HAVE, metes and bounds, as permitted by in the complaint. AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WITH day of such service, procure to be law under Section 30-5-250 of the Autos For Sale COURT ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST appointed for them, or either of 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, 16-DR-40-4543 LIS PENDENS IN AND TO THE REAL ESTATE them, a Guardian ad Litem to as amended. Be all measurements a DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT represent them for the purposes of little more or less and according to 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport Good STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an HEREIN; ALSO ANY UNKNOWN this action, the appointment of said said plat. Cdnt. Asking $3600 OBO COUNTY OF RICHLAND action has been commenced by the ADULTS AND THOSE PERSONS Guardian ad Litem Nisi and 803-486-9254 Plaintiff against the Defendants, to WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY Attorney shall be made absolute. This being the same property Nicole Jeffcoat, quiet title to property described as SERVICE OF THE UNITED conveyed to George M. Hull by deed Plaintiff, follows: STATES OF AMERICA, ALL OF LIS PENDENS of B&M Builders, Inc. dated March 9, vs. THEM BEING A CLASS 2004 and recorded on March 9, 2004 Miscellaneous Marvin McFadden All that piece, parcel of lot of land DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE in the office of the Register of Deeds Defendant. together with improvements thereon, ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR NAMED: for Sumter County in Book 928 at lying, being and situated in the City PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY Page 1449. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE and County of Sumter, State of South BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an NAMED: Carolina which is designated as Lot RICHARD ROE; and SAFE action will be commenced in this TMS#: 151-13-01-054 No. 12 on a plat made by Shand and FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Court upon the Complaint of the YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Lafaye, Surveyors, dated April 4, Defendants. above-named Plaintiff against the For a complete description of the and required to answer the 1906 and recorded in the Office of above-named Defendants for the property encumbered by the Complaint in this action, a copy of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE foreclosure of that certain Mortgage Mortgage, the undersigned craves which is herewith served upn you, in Book XXX at page 105. NAMED: of Real Estate given by George M. reference to the Mortgage, the terms and to serve a copy of your answer Hull a/k/a George McDonald Hull, of which are incorporated herein by on the subscriber in his office, 5115 This lot is designated on the YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED now deceased, to Mortgage reference. Forest Dr., Suite G-1, Post Office Box Auditor's Tax Map for Sumter County and required to answer the Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 6833, Columbia, South Carolina, as Parcel # 2291405016 and known as Complaint in this action, a copy of as nominee for Trustmark National GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC within thirty (30) days after the 14 Hatfield Street. which is herewith served upon you, Bank, its successors and assigns, P. O. Box 11682 service hereof, exclusive of the day and to serve a copy of your answer to dated January 27, 2012, and recorded Columbia, South Carolina 29211 of such service, and if you fail to This is the same property conveyed the said Complaint upon the on February 1, 2012, in the office of (803) 233-1177 answer the Complaint within the to Shirley Lipinski by deed of subscribers, at their office, 1703 the Register of Deeds for Sumter Edward L. Grimsley time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this Caroline B. Richardson, Sumter Laurel Street, Post Office Box 11682, County, South Carolina in Book 1166 Refurbished batteries as low as S.C. Bar No. 2326 action will apply to the Court for the County Treasurer and Tax Collector, Columbia, South Carolina 29211, at Page 615 (the "Mortgage"). [email protected] $45. New batteries as low as relief demanded in the Complaint. hereafter Richardson, dated and within thirty (30) days after the Benjamin E. Grimsley $59.95. Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd recorded December 21, 2010 in the service hereof, exclusive of the day By Mortgage Assignment (the S.C. Bar No. 70335 Rd. 803-773-4381 YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE ROD office for Sumter County in of such service; and if you fail to "Assignment"), Mortgage Electronic [email protected] NOTICE, that the Summons in the Volume 1148 at Page 2572. answer the Complaint in the time Registration Systems, Inc. as Attorneys for the Plaintiff above captioned action, of which the aforesaid, judgment by default will nominee for Trustmark National foregoing is a copy, together with the NOTICE OF FILING be rendered against you for the Bank assigned the Mortgage to the LEGAL Complaint, therein was filed in the AND OF relief demanded in the Complaint. Plaintiff, and the Assignment was Office of the Clerk of Court for APPOINTMENT OF recorded November 17, 2016, in Book Richland County on the 23 day of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 1227 at Page 3320 in the office of the NOTICES November, 2016. GUARDIAN AD the original Complaint in the above Register of Deeds for Sumter LITEM NISI entitled action was filed in the office County, South Carolina. ANNOUNCEMENTS Melvin D. Bannister of the Clerk of Court for Sumter 5115 Forest Dr., Suite G-1 Please take notice that an action has County on December 7, 2016. At the time of the filing of this been commenced and is now Legal Notice Post Office Box 6833 notice, the premises affected by the Announcements Columbia, South Carolina 29260 pending to quiet title to property as NOTICE OF ORDER said action were situated in the (803) 782-8688 described above. James A. APPOINTING County of Sumter, State of South Stoddard, Sumter attorney, has been A-1 Self Storage Attorney for the Plaintiff GUARDIAN AD LITEM Carolina, and are described as appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi follows: Cancer Benefit Concert Public Auction SUMMONS AND NOTICES for unknown defendants. NISI AND ATTORNEY & Silent Auction February 10, 2017 @ 10 am. All that certain piece, parcel and lot for Jerry Blaylock (a former 3501 Broad Street Ext. TO: THE DEFENDANTS HEREIN, IN THE COURT OF The Plaintiff will move to refer the of land with improvements thereon Sumter, SC 29150 NAMES AND ADDRESSES Sumterite) will be on Friday, Jan. case to the Master in Equity with any situate, lying and being in the County COMMON PLEAS UNKNOWN, INCLUDING ANY 27th from 4 pm - 8 pm at The Tin appeal to the South Carolina of Sumter, State of South Carolina The following units are up for CIVIL ACTION NO: THEREOF WHO MAY BE MINORS, Roof - Columbia. 1022 Senate St. Supreme Court. The pleadings in identified as Lot No. 1 of Boykin auction: 2016-CP-43-01314 IMPRISONED PERSONS, Music by The Rhythm Method. this case are on file in the Office of Estates Subdivision Phase I and INCOMPETENT PERSONS, UNDER the Clerk of Court for Sumter being more fully shown on a plat $25 at the door. Call Gloria Torres - B07 - Misc. boxes, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY OR IN County. prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. 803-917-4710 for info. Cash Bar. Party/decorating supplies. COUNTY OF SUMTER THE MILITARY SERVICE, IF ANY, dated February 10, 2003 and Alicia Farmer - C10 - furniture, desk, WHETHER RESIDENTS OR A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr., recorded in plat book 2003 at page dresser, makeup stand, baby toys, Santee Lynches Community NON-RESIDENTS OF SOUTH SC Bar #: 6013 200, records of Sumter County. This clothes steamer, misc. boxes and Development Corporation, CAROLINA AND TO THE Attorney for Plaintiffs property is known as 3340 Sportsman clothes. Plaintiff, P.O. Box 2446 NATURAL, GENERAL, Lakesha Spann - C19 - Living room Dr. and is further identified as subscribe vs. TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN OR Sumter, SC 29151 Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. furniture, end tables, couches, Shirley Lipinski, Eddie Dees Jr., COMMITTEE, OR OTHERWISE, (803) 418-5700 151-13-01-057. chairs, lamp, ironing board, Mamie Dees, and any children and AND TO THE PERSON WITH computers, clothes. heirs at law, distributes and SUMMONS WHOM THEY MAY RESIDE, IF Aforesaid plat is specifically today devisees, and if any be deceased, AND NOTICE OF ANY THERE BE: then any persons entitled to claim incorporated herein and reference is FILING COMPLAINT craved thereto for a more complete under or through them; also all PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Bid Notices and accurate description of the other persons unknown claiming any Motion for an order appointing right, title, Interest or lien upon the IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire, as REQUEST FOR real property described in the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, for all Complaint herein, any unknown THIRD JUDICIAL persons whomsoever herein PROPOSAL adults being a class designated as CIRCUIT collectively designated as Richard John Doe; and any unknown minors C/A #: 2016-CP-43-02232 Roe or John Doe, defendants herein, The County of Sumter is accepting or persons under disability or in names and addresses unknown, separate sealed proposals from the military service being a class STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA including any thereof who may be qualified contractors to provide designated as Richard Roe; and One COUNTY OF SUMTER minors, imprisoned persons, on-site random drug and alcohol Stop Mortgage Inc., and Aames incompetent persons, or under other testing. Proposal packages may be Capital Corporation TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, legal disability, and as Attorney for obtained from the Office of the Defendants. Plaintiff, said parties who may be in the Purchasing Agent, Sumter County vs. military service, whether residents Administration Building, 13 East YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED KATHERINE M. HULL A/K/A or non-residents of South Carolina, Canal St., Sumter, SC 29150 or by and required to answer the KATHERINE MCKAYE HULL AS was filed in the Office of the Clerk of calling (803) 436-2331or via email: complaint herein, a copy of which is PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF Court for Sumter County. [email protected]. herewith served upon you, and to THE ESTATE OF GEORGE M. Sumter County reserves the right to serve a copy of your answer to this HULL A/K/A GEORGE MCDONALD YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE reject any and all proposals and to complaint upon the subscriber, at HULL AND AS HEIR AT LAW OF NOTICE that unless the said minors waive any and all technicalities. the address shown below, within GEORGE M. 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