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JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL The Blood Connection phlebotomist Tyrese Bradley takes blood from Seneca resident Valerie Balletto on Thursday. ‘Everything helps’ Blood Connection hosts drive for ‘critical time’

BY LAUREN PIERCE “I didn’t know this THE JOURNAL until the other day, but a lot of people have SENECA — The been in the hospital Blood Connection lately because they PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL (TBC) hosted an emer- need blood transfu- Decota Brown, center, listens as his cousin Kate Fountain reads an impact statement during Brown’s murder trial in gency blood drive at sions,” she said. “The Walhalla on Thursday. Brown’s adoptive parents, Dee and Eric Brown, listen at left. The Journal’s office only blood types we’ve Thursday to combat been having is A and historically low blood one other one. We donor turnouts over the really need O positive, Guilty on all counts, Brown sentenced to 70 years past several months. O negative and AB TBC phlebotomist positive. Everybody Mahogany Strong said needs blood transfu- BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR Brown, spoke with The Journal Gerri now is a “critical time” THE JOURNAL about another family tragedy. Castle to give blood. SEE DRIVE, PAGE A3 “Two years ago, our family smiles in WALHALLA — Decota suffered a tragedy,” he said a picture Brown was sentenced to spend with tears in his eyes. “To- provided 70 years in state prison after a day, justice was served, but by mem- jury took a little more than 15 it starts a whole new tragedy, bers of HOLIDAY TRAVEL minutes Thursday to convict because we’ve lost another her fami- him of murder and two other member of our family. This is ly. Castle’s charges in the 2019 killing of a tragedy that we’ll heal from, grandson, his grandmother. but will never fully be done. Decota “This is a young man who Right now, those of us that are Brown, SCHP advises clearly made choices that were left in charge of the family was sen- not good. However, I can tell will put it back together and tenced to you from my work for Mr. move on.” 70 years Brown that he has the ability to Kate Fountain, Brown’s in prison contribute to society,” she said. cousin, read a statement to the on three public on safe Brown declined to provide a court on behalf of the family charges, statement to the court outside before Gravely issued his sen- including of saying he was “gonna fight tence. While she was reading, murder, this to the end and file all my multiple jurors were crying or in con- travel for July 4 appeals.” had tears in their eyes. nection “On March 11, 2019, we with her BROWN’S ADOPTIVE lost our mom, grandma, 2019 BY BRU NIMMONS said. “People are on FATHER: VERDICT STARTS great-grandma, best friend, killing on THE JOURNAL vacation, kids are out ‘A WHOLE NEW TRAGEDY’ greatest cheerleader and Thursday. of school and we are Moments after the sentencing, COURTESY SENECA — With seeing increased traffic Brown’s adoptive father, Eric SEE GUILTY, PAGE A5 CASTLE FAMILY travel picking up as on the roadways.” Independence Day South Carolina’s nears, Lance Cpl. Joe 100 Deadly Days of Hovis of the South Car- Summer, the period olina Highway Patrol between Memorial is preaching caution Day and Labor Day on South Carolina’s when traffic fatalities Attorney again cites ‘inflammatory’ roadways. typically increase, saw “People need to a decrease from 36,652 media coverage in effort to end trial realize we are still in accidents in 2019 to the 100 Deadly Days BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR the judge, a change of venue of Summer,” Hovis SEE TRAVEL, PAGE A5 THE JOURNAL and a mistrial for previous testimony given Wednesday. WALHALLA — A final “I would ask the court for a move for Decota Brown to motion for a new trial based receive a new on the court’s trial over “in- rulings, based flammatory” on the contin- OUR VIEW media coverage TO READ A RELATED ued inflam- was shut down, matory press EDITORIAL, TURN again, by Judge articles, and TO PAGE A4. Perry Gravely I’m concerned after Brown’s about whether defense at- the jury has torney made one final push truly been able to give a fair Thursday. and impartial decision,” she Minutes before Gravely sen- said. “While I understand the FILE Defense attorney Kathleen Hodges speaks tenced Brown to 70 years in jury has indicated they were South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Joe Hovis Thursday during the trial of Decota Brown at the state prison, Kathleen Hodges said his agency will be “all hands on deck” this Oconee County Courthouse in Walhalla. asked for a direct verdict from SEE ATTORNEY, PAGE A5 weekend for the July 4 holiday.

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A2 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 Blondeau’s contract finalized Seneca woman not resigned, the term of his agree- also include a $500 lump sum ve- Administrator will ment shall then be in effect from Jan. hicle allowance from the city each 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, and month toward the operating expens- dies in accident shall automatically renew each year es of his personal vehicle in lieu of unless council removes Mr. Blondeau providing a city-owned vehicle, a THE JOURNAL STAFF Addis said the colli- receive $135K from the position of city administra- $5,000 life insurance policy equal to sion was reported at 6:12 tor, Mr. Blondeau resigns the benefit given to other employees, SALEM — A Seneca p.m. on Burnt Tanyard annual salary or the parties renegotiate an initial six-month review by coun- woman died early Thurs- Road near Salem. She and enter into a new or cil “in or about late December 2021 day night from injuries was not wearing a seat- revised employment or early January 2022 and, thereaf- suffered in a wreck. belt and “was partially BY GREG OLIVER agreement.” ter, an annual performance evalua- Oconee County Coro- ejected from the vehi- THE JOURNAL Blondeau served as tion” conducted by council. The deal ner Karl Addis identified cle,” according to Addis. assistant city adminis- also includes severance pay from the woman as Amber He said there were no CLEMSON — Clemson Mayor trator for more than a the city for six months at his rate of Leigh Parker, 23. He said other occupants in the Robert Halfacre told The Journal on Blondeau decade prior to being pay or until he obtains and starts she died at the scene. vehicle. Thursday a recently finalized con- named acting city admin- employment of equal or greater pay, tract with new city administrator istrator in January 2020 following the should that occur before the end of Andy Blondeau includes an initial departure of longtime city admin- the six-month severance pay period annual base salary of $135,000. istrator Rick Cotton. A month later, if council terminates the city ad- | CALENDAR | “We, the City Council, are thrilled council approved a contract calling ministrator employment agreement to announce the position of City for a base salary of $113,000, a $400 without cause prior to Dec. 31, 2022, MONDAY Administrator has officially been lump sum monthly vehicle allowance according to the contract. OCONEE GOLD Prospectors Association of America will meet at 7 filled by Andy Blondeau as the and severance pay for 12 months. While Blondeau remains employed p.m. at Hibachi Grill in Clemson. contract has been signed,” Halfacre While plans were for Blondeau with the city as administrator, each said in an email. “He has served the to serve in an interim capacity for succeeding Jan. 1 (beginning Jan. 1, TUESDAY city well as interim administrator six months, council twice extended 2023) one month will be added to the POWERFUL CLUB of Toastmasters International will meet at 6 p.m. and is poised to create an environ- his contract. In the latest extension, potential severance pay period. The via Zoom. 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FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 THE JOURNAL A3 1 dead, 1 hurt Seneca corporations approve budgets THE JOURNAL STAFF more than $915,000 in lease pay- building beyond what was budgeted. ments by companies using space in Officials are working to cut costs of SENECA — Just two days before the Seneca Industrial Facility. More the building. the end of the fiscal year, the Seneca than half of the anticipated expens- The Seneca Improvements Cor- in Six Mile fire Improvements and Seneca Facilities es for the coming year are designat- poration board approved a $75,000 corporation boards approved their ed for a new public works building. budget for the 2021-22 year. Nearly THE JOURNAL STAFF tors Hospital in Augusta, budgets for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The city borrowed about $1.5 mil- half of that money is earmarked Ga. The facilities corporation board lion for that project, but work hasn’t for work at the former Harper’s SIX MILE — One person As firefighters extin- approved a $2.48 million budget for started yet because construction building property in downtown died and another was guished the blaze, they the upcoming fiscal that includes costs have increased the price of the Seneca. taken to a Georgia burn discovered a person dead center after a fire in Six inside the home, Brooks Mile early Thursday said. morning. Deputies and detectives The fire was reported from the sheriff’s office at 5:30 a.m. at 191 Dun- responded to the fire, Campos: Clemson officers try to be as can Road, according along with the Pickens to a news release from County Coroner’s Office. Pickens County Sheriff’s The release said South compassionate as possible with homeless Office Chief Deputy Chad Carolina Law Enforcement Brooks. Six Mile firefight- (SLED) agents are assist- ers responded and found a ing detectives in the in- BY GREG OLIVER riencing homelessness), done to help the home- represent the largest in- man in front of the home. vestigation, “as is normal THE JOURNAL help assess the individual less rather than having stitutions in the country Brooks said he was taken procedure when a death needs of each person or them leave city parks or for housing those with to the burn center at Doc- occurs in a structure fire.” CLEMSON — Clemson area and guide homeless other locations they are mental illness, and “the Police Chief Jorge Cam- or un- staying. only way society has pos told the city’s Police sheltered The nation- decided to deal with them Advisory Committee last individu- ‘The alternative al report is incarcerate them.” week law enforcement als to the is to take them to provided Helping the homeless Clemson parks and rec efforts dealing with the services by Campos locally is something homeless have changed they re- jail, and that is not said such Campos said must also be in recent quire when approaches addressed by surround- years. they are the desired method, involve ing municipalities. budget includes AD job “Most of it available.” close part- “I have plans to meet is trying to Campos because it doesn’t nerships with different communi- BY GREG OLIVER rec advisory committee be as com- said his with public ty stakeholders and try THE JOURNAL chairman Bill Carraway passionate officers, solve the issue and and private to get a group together cited it at the top of five as possible,” when en- service to come up with a plan CLEMSON — A new recommendations. Car- Campos said. countering also leaves cities providers, on how we’re going to do athletic director position raway said the position Campos Campos’ homeless other gov- this,” Campos said. will be part of the Clem- would allow Bennett to comments people open for lawsuits by ernment Police Advisory Com- son Parks and Recreation focus on data and strate- are in line with a recent camping agencies mittee member Eunice Department’s new fiscal gic planning. study by the Priority out, either case law.’ and com- Lehmacher said building year 2022 budget that took Bennett said the duties Criminal Justice Needs in parks munity more homeless shelters effect Thursday. of the athletic director Initiative titled “The Law or in other Jorge Campos stakehold- isn’t a solution. “We’re excited to be include heading up the Enforcement Response to locations Clemson police chief ers. “There’s no amount of able to bring someone athletic programs and as- Homelessness.” Accord- throughout “Some homeless shelters you on to make our athletic sisting program director ing to the study’s exec- the city, offer them an of the resources are not could build,” Lehmach- programs even better,” Lindsey Watley, horticul- utive summary, police opportunity “to remove available here — they’re er said. “The homeless parks and rec director Jay turist Tony Tidwell and often are the first — and themselves.” in a neighboring town situation is going to get Bennett said. office manager Christy sometimes the only — “The alternative is to and no public trans- worse, and I believe it The position was includ- Medeiros. point of government take them to jail, and that portation to get there,” will get significantly ed in the budget proposed “This person’s going to contact for the homeless. is not the desired method, Campos said. “The law worse in a month or two to city council during its be a jack-of-all-trades, I’ll The report adds while it because it doesn’t solve also does not allow us to when the eviction ban work session earlier this put it that way,” Bennett has been common for po- the issue and also leaves forcibly take that per- (put on hold by Congress month. Bennett said plans said. lice to rely on traditional cities open for lawsuits by son to treatment unless until late July as a result are to advertise for the Earlier this year, Ben- law enforcement powers case law,” Campos said. they’re a danger to them- of the federal Cares Act position, but he gave no nett said the addition of in dealing with homeless- Campos said he brought selves or someone else, due to economic hard- timetable as to when that recreation programs has ness, “we have witnessed mental health experts so they’re dealing with a ships caused by the person will be hired. made it increasingly diffi- a shift away from ar- in last month to talk to nonviolent, non-threat- pandemic so no one will “We’re going to be very cult to cover all of them at rest-focused methods in officers and staff about ening mental illness and be put out of their homes picky on the person we night and give each sport favor of approaches that the homeless issue. condition, but they’re until late August) runs get, that they have experi- the attention it deserves. are designed to foster City council members dealing with it on the out.” ence in working with the The addition of a new gym positive relationships have expressed concern streets.” public and especially with at the Central-Clemson with PEH (persons expe- that more needs to be Campos said prisons [email protected] | (864) 973-6687 being well organized and Recreation Center and a good communicator who an increasing number will fit in with the family of parents from outside 2 public workers shot in South Carolina were after a few hours, but what triggered any- atmosphere of our depart- communities in Pendle- repairing sewer main shot by a man who also Spartanburg Sheriff thing,” Wright said at ment,” he said. ton, Anderson and Seneca fired on a deputy Thurs- Chuck Wright said he a news conference late The position was first signing their children in South Carolina day, authorities said. didn’t know the condition Thursday afternoon. “We recommended to city up for rec sports are also SPARTANBURG (AP) The shooter was of the man or if anyone literally just secured the council last December, factors in adding the new — Two public workers involved in a standoff else was inside the house. house. I don’t know any when former parks and position. repairing a sewer main inside a home that ended “We really don’t know other details.” DRIVE: ‘It’s extremely important’

FROM PAGE A1 day I might need it, and I like that, but it’s not that hope somebody does this bad. We try to ease every- sions from accidents, for me.” one, and we have snacks, COVID-related issues and Even though she’s drinks. Truly, it’s not cancer patients. It’s really been donating for years, really as bad as everyone important, and it’s sad Balletto said she hasn’t makes it seem.” how many people really donated as much as she’d Veronica Teckentien, need this supply.” like to in the past three also from Seneca, said she Strong said TBC sees years. donated blood Thursday “about 80 people” a day, “I used to do it every because she has a per- but could benefit from year at least,” she said. sonal connection to the more. “I got my paper this supply need. “The more we have, the morning and saw there “I’ve been wanting to better,” she said. “You can was a blood drive and I give blood because I knew have too little, but you can thought, ‘Oh, I better get there was a shortage,” she never have too much. We down there.’ I didn’t even said. “A friend of mine’s use the blood supply every know there was going to wife has had transfusions day. I think it’s like every be a gift card for donating. done, so I’m giving blood second somebody needs That’s not why I do this.” for that reason.” a blood transfusion, or Phlebotomist Tyrese Like Balletto, Teck- JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL something like that.” Bradley said he encourag- entien formerly donated The Blood Connection hosted an emergency blood drive at The Journal’s office on Seneca resident Valerie es those who are afraid to her blood “every time it Thursday after months of historically low blood donor turnout. Balletto’s parents ran a donate blood to try it out. was available,” but hasn’t blood drive when she was “Some are afraid, but in a while. ant, and the fact that I never really had any- ly nothing to it, so there’s younger, and she has been someone needs it. It’s as “Hopefully, I’ll be a know someone who’s had body impacted by blood no reason not to do this to donating blood since she simple as that,” he said. better blood donor in transfusions has made it products, so it certainly help someone in need.” was 20 years old. “It’s really critical for ev- the future,” she said. even more important. I’ve prompted me to go ahead “It’s just something I eryone to just get out and “It’s extremely import- always done it, but I’ve and go. There is absolute- [email protected] | (864) 973-6301 do,” she said. “If someone donate. Everything helps. needs blood, they really … Some people have should have it. … Some- needle phobias and things GETTING HOT OUTSIDE! COME IN AND COOL OFF.

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| YOUR VIEW | No longer in prison, Not good guys EDITOR: American infra- but always in shame structure is in decay. President Biden’s ill Cosby may have been released from prison, rebuild America plan but in no way has he been exonerated. He knows is in serious danger on Bwhat he did. His many accusers know what was two fronts — political done to them. And I think the rest of us know, too. and economic. While The once-beloved comedian’s 2018 conviction for an infrastructure aggravated indecent assault — nullified Wednesday victory would be a by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court — had been win for the American one of the highest-profile successes in the #MeToo people and for Presi- movement’s crusade to hold powerful men account- dent Biden, it would be able for credible, but often years-old, allegations of counterproductive to sexual crimes against women. The Senate Minority Lead- fact that Cosby is free to sleep in er Mitch McConnell’s his Philadelphia-area mansion, priorities to retake the rather than a prison cell, shows Senate in 2022. Sen. how difficult obtaining justice in McConnell was quite these cases will be. clear in stating he is I wish I could say the court’s deci- “100 percent” focused sion to overturn Cosby’s conviction “on stopping” Presi- is an outrage, but I can’t. A woman dent Biden’s adminis- named Andrea Constand alleged | OUR VIEW | tration. VIEW FROM that Cosby drugged and raped her This affirms my defi- THE POST | in 2004. Bruce Castor, who was nition of politics being then the district attorney for Mont- “the acquisition and EUGENE gomery County, Pennsylvania, maintenance of pow- decided there was not enough evi- er.” It’s not about me ROBINSON dence to file criminal charges. But Some closure or you; it’s about those Constand was also pursuing a civil few who are in power lawsuit against Cosby, and to help that case, Castor and will do anything promised never to charge Cosby for her alleged rape keep it. — which meant that when Cosby was deposed in con- The second problem nection with the suit, he could no longer invoke his is the economics. How constitutional right against self-incrimination since after a long week do we pay for it? After he was no longer in jeopardy of criminal prosecution. World War II, our In the deposition in 2005, he admitted to giving quaa- infrastructure was the ludes to women before having sex with them. fter a week filled with — they would act impartially and envy of the world, but Ten years later, the man who unseated Castor hours of testimony and tune out any coverage this week. we are letting it rust for district attorney, Kevin Steele, used Cosby’s emotion, a verdict was We understand Ms. Hodges away. admissions in the civil deposition to prosecute him. A I find it ironic that reached in Decota Brown’s trial was doing her job, but the job Ultimately, Cosby was convicted and sentenced to Thursday. of the press is important, and the richest country on three to 10 years in prison. Steele maintained that the planet can’t find he was not bound by Castor’s promise. The state’s Guilty, on all three counts, in it’s somewhat disappointing she a way to pay to fix the highest court ruled Wednesday that indeed he was. the murder of his 73-year-old took this road for her client to leak in the roof. The In essence, Cosby had been compelled to testify grandmother, Geraldine Castle. try to throw the local newspaper fact is President Biden against himself — and the Fifth Amendment says Ms. Castle, as deputy solicitor under the bus. has found a way to tap that must not be how our legal system works. Jason Alderman said, was the Best we can tell, she probably into America’s wealth, So Cosby is free, and not on a technicality. Due definition of an innocent victim would have preferred no cover- and it isn’t about how, process is the right of every defendant — even one and someone whose life was age at all. but who. accused of groping, assaulting or raping some 60 Philanthropy can be women over more than four decades. But please don’t tragically cut short in March Not a chance. an admirable endeav- confuse Cosby’s release with any kind of vindication. 2019. On a daily basis, The Journal or — most of the time. Please try not to gag on his self-righteousness. “I While jurors deliberated for staff works to bring readers I used to applaud the have never changed my stance nor my story. I have al- less than 20 minutes Thursday coverage that no one else will, generosity of the su- ways maintained my innocence,” he said Wednesday after closing arguments, it was or can, provide. Readers are per-rich, but I no lon- in a tweet, accompanied by a photo in which he holds abundantly clear how emotion- familiar with our past coverage ger hold them in such up a raised fist. His “story” is that the sex he had with ally painful this process was for of the “Compound” in the Utica high esteem. In almost multiple women who say they were unknowingly all Cases, the rich pay given drugs and rendered helpless was consensual. some, with tears rolling down mill community and the complex a smaller percentage And please don’t let your day be ruined by Cosby’s their face as Ms. Castle’s family web of crime that has engulfed of income tax than knee-jerk defenders, including his longtime co-star spoke about what they lost. the property. They’re familiar middle-class Ameri- Phylicia Rashad, who tweeted in triumph: “FINAL- Shortly after the ruling, as she with the days of coverage com- cans. Unlike middle LY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted — a miscar- did two other times this week, mitted to this case before a jury America, the rich have riage of justice is corrected!” Brown’s defense attorney Kath- was even selected. plenty of “disposable Rashad is the newly appointed dean of the College leen Hodges called for a new As the week draws to a close, income,” and it is no of Fine Arts at Howard University. Later in the surprise they dispose day, following a barrage of criticism, the universi- trial for, among other things, we hope Ms. Castle’s family much of this income ty issued a statement that Rashad’s tweet “lacked “inflammatory” media cover- finds some sense of closure now lobbying government sensitivity toward survivors of sexual assault” and age. She said there were “grave that the trial is over. We certain- to pass laws making that “personal opinions of University leadership do concerns” about the publicity ly won’t shy away from future it possible for them not reflect Howard University’s policies.” surrounding the trial, although coverage on this matter. Now, or to pay little to no What the Cosby case demonstrates, I fear, is how every juror said — multiple times with any story. income tax. These tax hard it will continue to be to hold powerful alleged laws, written by the offenders accountable for rapes and other sexual rich, for the rich, are assaults that took place years or decades ago. clearly out of reach There are statutes of limitations that have run to middle-income out. There is the fact that physical evidence is Americans. The irony likely nonexistent, making many cases a matter | TODAY IN HISTORY | of “make more, pay of he-said-she-said, or rather he-said-she-said-she- less” should be lost on said-she-said-she-said. ... And there is the fact that Today is Friday, July 1937, aviator Amelia with 45 helium-filled no one. rich and powerful men are indeed rich and power- 2, the 183rd day of 2021. Earhart and navigator weather balloons to rise I no longer applaud ful, and they can shield themselves with the most There are 182 days left in Fred Noonan disap- to an altitude of 16,000 Warren Buffet’s talented and aggressive legal talent. the year. peared over the Pacific feet; he landed 8 miles philanthropy. It was Former president Donald Trump, to defend himself On this date: Ocean while attempting away in Long Beach. recently disclosed against the allegation that he raped writer E. Jean 1776, the Continental to make the first round- 1986, ruling in a pair he pays little to no Carroll in the dressing room of a department store, Congress passed a reso- the-world flight along the of cases, the Supreme income tax. He is not even has the active assistance of the Justice Depart- lution saying that “these equator. Court upheld affirmative alone. The richest pay ment under Attorney General Merrick Garland. United Colonies are, and 1961, author Ernest action as a remedy for the least. They do not I am convinced that the #MeToo paradigm shift is of right ought to be, free Hemingway shot himself past job discrimination. “ante up” to support real and enduring. Society now takes a very different and independent States.” to death at his home in 1990, more than 1,400 armed services, na- view of sexual harassment, exploitation and assault 1867, New York’s first Ketchum, Idaho. Muslim pilgrims were tional defense, police, than it did even a few years ago. The legal system takes elevated rail line, a 1963, President John F. killed in a stampede education or any other a different view as well — but its ability to punish single track between Kennedy met Pope Paul inside a pedestrian tun- goods or services cold-case crimes is inherently limited. The prosecutor Battery Place and Green- VI at the Vatican, the nel near Mecca, Saudi supported by taxes. and the judge who sent Cosby to jail bent the rules in wich Street, went into first meeting between a Arabia. They just don’t care, a righteous cause. But they bent them nonetheless, operation. Catholic U.S. chief exec- 2018, rescue divers in so they lose their right and now Cosby will never fully pay for his injury to 1881, President James utive and the head of the Thailand found 12 boys to be called patriotic Constand. He did serve three years in prison, but the A. Garfield was shot by Roman Catholic Church. and their soccer coach, Americans. dozens of women who say they are his victims under- Charles J. Guiteau at the 1964, President Lyndon who had been trapped by But the real irony is standably believe that is not nearly enough. Washington railroad B. Johnson signed into flooding as they explored that while they spend Civil suits are more promising than criminal station; Garfield died law a sweeping civil a cave more than a week their money lobbying prosecution because of a lesser standard of proof. the following September. rights bill passed by earlier. for laws to help them But if you take away some of Cosby’s money or Guiteau was hanged in Congress. 2016, Hillary Clinton avoid income tax, they Harvey Weinstein’s money, in the end, they are left June 1882. 1976, the U.S. Supreme was voluntarily inter- then lobby and vote to merely somewhat less wealthy. 1917, rioting erupted Court, in Gregg v. Geor- viewed for three and a decide how the taxes They are also disgraced, and the very least we can in East St. Louis, Ill., gia, ruled 7-2 the death half hours by the FBI at we pay will be spent. do is make sure they stay that way. Cosby no longer as white mobs attacked penalty was not inher- the agency’s Washington Not patriots, not lives in a prison. He continues to live in shame. black residents; nearly ently cruel or unusual. headquarters about her good guys. 50 people, mostly blacks, 1982, Larry Walters of use of a private email EUGENE ROBINSON’S email address is eugenerobinson@wash- are believed to have died San Pedro, Calif., used server as secretary of Stephen Kaloroplos post.com. in the violence. a lawn chair equipped state. Seneca

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PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL Decota Brown reacts to being handed a 70-year prison Judge Perry Gravely hands a bailiff instructions for juror TRAVEL: sentence moments after Judge Perry Gravely’s decision. deliberations on Thursday morning. ‘No. 1: GUILTY: ‘We feel justice was served’ obey the speed laws’ FROM PAGE A1 texting while driving, FROM PAGE A1 DEPUTY SOLICITOR: make sure yourself and BROWN HANDED A 34,814 in 2020, according everyone in your vehicle dancing partner,” Fountain ‘FUNCTIONAL LIFE to a news release from have a seatbelt on and said. “She loved to watch SENTENCE’ the South Carolina never drive while you’re the Buckeyes and the Cin- Tenth Judicial Circuit Department of Public impaired.” cinnati Reds play. … She deputy solicitor Jason Al- Safety. Drivers who don’t fol- would laugh loudly and cry derman, the lead prosecutor However, the number low the rules of the road unabashedly while expe- in the case, said Brown’s of people can expect riencing a good movie, TV penalty was a “functional life killed on the ‘It’s ultimately to see the show or commercial with sentence.” Alderman previ- state’s roads full force of you. .… ously told Gravely the solici- in that time- the responsibility the South “We will be dealing with tor’s office couldn’t “in good frame rose Carolina the trauma of knowing conscience” ask for anything from 266 in of the people Highway Pa- Grandma Gerri’s life was less than a life sentence. 2019 to 361 trol, Hovis taken in a vicious, cruel “We think it was appro- in 2020. The behind the said. manner for the rest of our priate under the circum- top three “It’s all lives,” she added. “What stances and, obviously, the contribut- wheel. We’re hands on makes our story different judge did, too,” he told The ing actions deck for S.C. is this nightmarish act was Journal. “Whatever the ver- leading hoping people Highway committed by one of our dict was, it was a surprising to colli- Patrol,” he own.” amount of time for them to sions were will make the said. “It’s a The family thanked the come to a unanimous de- driving holiday and prosecutors, jurors, police cision. We won’t speculate too fast for right decisions.’ we want and witnesses for their one way or the other, but conditions, everyone to testimony throughout the obviously, we were happy failure to Lance Cpl. Joe Hovis go out and trial and since 2019. when we found out they saw yield the S.C. Highway Patrol have fun, COURTESY CASTLE FAMILY “We feel justice was it as him being guilty.” right of way but we will Gerri Castle smiles for a photo between her daughters served, and we are grate- and driving under the be enforcing our traffic Dee Brown, left, and Robin Fountain. ful,” the family said. [email protected] | (864) 973-6685 influence, authorities laws.” said. While the Highway With a higher number Patrol is there to enforce of fatalities reported the laws, Hovis made during this period, Hov- sure to point out that is laid out some ground the onus is on the driver ATTORNEY: Will ‘probably’ file appeal rules for drivers over the when it comes to driving holiday weekend. safely. FROM PAGE A1 was seated Monday, tion should be even close exposed to the press.” “No 1: obey the speed “It’s ultimately the re- Hodges made the same to the jury’s knowledge or At the time, 10th laws,” Hovis said. sponsibility of the people not influenced by that, we call for a venue change exposure,” she said of the Judicial Circuit deputy “Those big white signs behind the wheel,” Hovis still have grave concerns due to a Saturday report news story on Monday. solicitor Jason Alderman with the black letters said. “We’re hoping peo- about the publicity that from The Journal about “There were quite a num- said jurors who said they ‘speed limit’ — they’re ple will make the right has been involved in the Brown’s behavior while ber of folks that indicated couldn’t be impartial there for a reason. decisions.” local press in this commu- being held in the Oconee they either subscribed were excused from duty Don’t drive distracted, nity.” County Detention Cen- to The Journal (or heard and the jury pool was and especially avoid [email protected] | (864) 973-6681 Gravely promptly de- ter. Disciplinary records about it). That was a properly vetted. nied the motions, but said obtained by The Journal smaller number than the they would be noted in the through a Freedom of ones who said they were [email protected] | (864) 973-6685 record. Information Act request After sentencing, said Brown spoke about Hodges told The Journal taking a bailiff’s gun in she had 10 days to file an the courtroom, was found Live. Thrive. appeal. with shanks in his cell “We probably will (file),” and was involved in mul- Feel the Comforts of Home. she said. tiple physical altercations in the jail. MOTIONS FALL FLAT “Our concern is that my On two other occasions, client is presumed inno- once just before the jury cent. None of that informa- Quality Without Compromise

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Above: Hikers gather at Oconee State Park on Thursday before kicking off their 3.7-mile hike through the Oconee Passage of the Palmetto Trail to Oconee Station. Right: Pictured, from left, South Carolina Flood Water Commission chairman Tom Mullikin, S.C. State Rep. Bill Sandifer and S.C. State Sen. Thomas Alexander chat at the South Carolina 7 kickoff at Oconee State Park on Thursday. SC7 kicks off monthlong

expedition across state PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL

BY LAUREN PIERCE the expedition across the Several elected officials THE JOURNAL state in July, using the Pal- attended the kickoff, metto Trail as a “guiding including S.C. State Sen. MOUNTAIN REST — A pathway,” according to Thomas Alexander, S.C. Lt. campaign from the South the S.C. National Heritage Gov. Pamela Evette, S.C. Carolina National Heritage Corridor. State Rep. Bill Sandifer and Corridor will run through- “Our goal with each ex- Oconee County Council- out July to highlight the pedition is to promote the man Paul Cain. state’s “seven wonders” — amazing natural wonders “As lieutenant governor, with two of them in Oconee and outdoor recreation it’s my privilege to be an County. opportunities in our ambassador for the state, The South Carolina 7 beautiful state and to raise not just with business (SC7) expedition team on awareness of the work and education, but for our Thursday kicked off the happening almost daily environment,” Evette said. 30-day adventure across to make our state more “Our environment is so South Carolina from the resilient,” he said. “Our important. God entrusted mountains to the sea ex- team is dedicated to being this to us. We’re supposed ploring the state’s natural Hiker Dewaine Gary of the change we wish to see to leave it to the next gener- wonders, while also raising Camden applies insect in our world by living the ation better than we found awareness of floodwater repellent at Oconee State message we preach.” it, and that’s what the prevention and resiliency. Park on Thursday be- The destinations are mission is — to make sure The team began at fore heading out on the “seven geographic wonders we draw attention to things Oconee State Park to hike 3.7-mile Oconee Passage unique to the Palmetto in our state that we need to the 3.7-mile Oconee Pas- section of Palmetto Trail. State,” according to the State Sen. Thomas Alexander, left, and Lt. Gov. Pamela protect and preserve and sage of the Palmetto Trail S.C. National Heritage Evette were guest speakers at South Carolina 7’s kickoff make better, and to make to Oconee Station, mak- the Jocassee Gorges, both Corridor. at Oconee State Park on Thursday. sure we shine a spotlight ing stops at Stumphouse in Oconee, also made the The other wonders are on just how beautiful South Tunnel, Station Cove Falls wonders list on the adven- Congaree National Park, tip of the iceberg, Mullikin waterways, plant 3.4 mil- Carolina is.” and Sassafras Mountain ture, which loosely follows the Edisto River, Bull Is- said. lion trees, build artificial Residents are encouraged — the first wonder on the the Palmetto Trail. land and the ACE Basin. “During the rest of reefs off the coast, provide to plan their own expedi- list — before its end at the S.C. Floodwater Com- Participants will be hik- the year, we work with environmental education tions to the seven wonders Charleston Harbor. mission chairman Tom ing from the mountains to remarkable partners to programs and more,” he and their surrounding The Chattooga River and Mullikin will be leading the sea — but that’s just the pick up litter, clean our said. areas.

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TODAY SUNDAY ”REVIVAL,” A reopening art celebration MUSEUMS MUSEUM OF the Cherokee in South Car- through July 6, at Gateway Arts Center, olina, 70 Short Street, Walhalla, is open INDEPENDENCE FEST 2021 through TOWN OF Salem fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 213 E. Windsor St., Westminster. Hours BERTHA LEE Strickland Cultural Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 11 Sunday in downtown Walhalla with live at Eagle Ridge ball field. are Tuesday and Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Museum, 208 W. South 2nd St., Seneca, a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. music, carnival rides and fireworks on Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. gatewayartscenter. open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. Email: [email protected] Main Street at 9:15 p.m. ART net to 4 p.m. Call (864) 710-9994 or email Website: cherokeemuseumsc.org Ins- [email protected]. Like us on tagram: cherokee_museum_sc Face- SATURDAY BLUE RIDGE Arts Center, 111 East South PICKENS COUNTY Museum of Art and facebook: facebook.com/culturalmu- book: museumofthecherokee Second Street, spring show with four History, corner of Highway 178 at 307 seum. WYNONNA WILL perform at 7 p.m. at exhibits. ‘New Beginnings,” the featured Johnson St., Pickens, open Tuesdays, SENECA’S BELL Gallery, “Once Upon Walhalla Performing Arts Center. exhibit, is in the main gallery, “Visions of Wednesdays, Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs- THE BART Garrison Agricultural A Time,” Seneca City Hall, 221 E. North Southern Appalachian” in the member days, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 Museum, 120 History Lane, Pendleton, 1st St. City’s history from founding in CITY OF Seneca Independence Day Cel- gallery, The Member Challenge in the a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free, donations welcomed. wo;; restart educational programs with 1873-present Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ebration beginning at 2 p.m. at Gignilliat Foyer Gallery and Heart to Art Painters story time, AG day, AG venture and closed holidays. Thirty historic photos Field with The Tams and others live on in the studio gallery. Exciting new classes LEE GALLERY, Lee Hall, Clemson Univer- more in October. For more information, from Louise Matheson Bell’s 2005 book, stage. Free family fun and food and drink are being offered. Visit blueridgeartscen- sity with changing exhibits Mon.-Thurs., 9 call (864) 207-0705 or email ellen@ vendors. Fireworks at dusk. ter.com for registration information. a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sun., 2 p.m.-5 p.m. crownofthecarolinas.org. SEE GOING OUT, PAGE B2 | PAGE LABEL EVEN |

B2 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 Walhalla Elementary announces 4th-quarter honor roll

SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL Karla Celiz, Bailey Cobb, Addie Hunnicutt, Luke Kanagy, Caden ton Roach, Alivia Saunders, Gabriel Alonso, Abraham Bello, Collins, Karma Cranfill, Jacob McCall, Hunter Pankuch, Mith- Thomas Schmidt, Knox Thom- Ryan Bibb, Iris Bunch, Raylon WALHALLA — Walhalla El- Dobson, Emily Gillilan, Rea- ali Patel, Sophia Raines, Molly as, Benjamin Turner, Jena Kate Burrell, Kaleigh Cothran, Walk- ementary School announces its gan Lee, Logan Lindley, Chase Roach, Macie Tatum, Christo- Vaughan, Gabriel Whitman. er Crawford, Bailee Davis, Cai- fourth-quarter honor roll. McManus, Savannah Pacek, pher Torres-Morales, Dakota Grade 4 A/B: Eli Acevedo, ley Davis, Brady Eagle, Leo Es- Grade 3 All A: BryLeigh Perryn Poore, Hunter Reeves, White, Breckin Young. Garrett Cox, Chris Crabtree, camilla, Grace Gansen, Jordan Addis, Chevy Alexander, Wil- Eli Reid, Levi Resendiz, Doro- Grade 3 A/B: Hayden An- Carly Crane, Lilly Edmonds, Gonzalez, Conner Hanvey, Rush low Bunch, Jon Rix Countess, thy Roman, Faith Safian, Avery ders, Briana Barrett, Jayden Melanie Garner, Lilly Garrett, Harvey, Johnathan Hendrix, Dylan Crum, Avett Davis-Jones, Sieracki, William Sitzlar, Kate Cantrell, Karlynn Chambers, Lily Gibbs, Daniel Hanvey, Ab- Abby Hensley, Daniella Herre- Colton Fuller, Gio Gonzalez, Steele, Sophie Tatum, Cole Eli Cobb, Alyssa Collins, Chloe bigail Hendrix, Dalen Hightow- ra, Lexi Mae Holcomb, Kamdyn Ella Gray Hopkins, Michael Ward, Thad Watkins, Westin Collins, Wyatt Collins, Mayken er, Isabella Holleran, William Kelley, Austin Keplar, Chloe Jacoba, Keagan Kelley, Anna- Watson, Noah Wilson, Stella Dailey, Melony Edmonds, Brilee Jacoba, Jamie Jenkins, Juan Leopard, Jackson LeRoy, James belle Lee, Benjamin Lusk, Mal- Wilson. Eller, Daniel Espinosa, Brandon Leon, Khloe Lusk, Brooklyn Leslie, Hunter Mabry, Libni lory Lynch, Cameron McCall, Grade 5 All A: Derrick Agui- Finley, Lillian Hamm, Miles Metler, Ely Murphree, Megan Matias, Kylee McCall, Jordyn Brayden Miller, Anushka Na- lar, Hannah Bargeron, Luke Be- Hamor, Kelly Holcomb, Kenlie Pepper, Cade Pitts, Cole Pitts, Messer, Preston Norris, Evie gulapally, Addie Smith, Ayden lue, Kamryn Braner, Kharson Holladay, Isaac Holmes, Rae- Finn Powell, Sinai Quinonez, O’Connor, Isaiah Pelfrey, Skyler Smith, Tristan Smith, Logan Brewer, Hunter Brock, Matthew leigh Honea, Kyle Kelley, Zoe Katie Ramey, Tyler Richardson, Qualls, Andrew Ramirez, Bella Ward, Emily Webb, Peyton Wil- Carver, Zach Crum, Jabnia Linares, Leila Lopez, Saxon Hagen Roach, Abby Rowland, Ramirez, Jackson Reid, Alan liams, Arianna Wright. Diaz Guzman, Houston Garrett, Matthews, Elizabeth Medlin, Taivyn Sanders, Caidyn Sher- Sanchez, Brady Smith, Sophie Grade 4 All A: MacKyleigh Eli Gill, Weston Hardin, Isaac Addison Nicholson, Irelynn man, Sawyer Simpson, Chey- Smith, Lizsofia Tochimani, Barone, Ethan Blackwell, Harris, Daniel Hilario-Alejan- O’Sheal, Paige Pankuch, anne Vaughn, Caysen Whitfield. Ella Vinson, Jack Webb, Kaylin Laila Butterhof, Charlee Carter, dro, Katie Bess Holmes, Aidan Javier Quintana-Heller, Sut- Grade 5 A/B: Lane Ables, Whitfield.

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FROM PAGE B1 Central. Railroad model of Central MUSIC and engage in health talk. (864) Do Recover open meetings at 5 Dull at (864) 973-7590 or email in ’30s. 507-6143 annettephillips1@live. p.m. on Wednesdays at the An- goldencornerrespitecare@gmail. “Seneca, Visions of Yesterday.” THE GATLIN Brothers will com derson/Oconee Behavioral Health com. Stained glass windows by Robert OCONEE HISTORY Museum perform at 7:30 p.m. July 17, at Services Building, 691 S. Oak St., Crenshaw, city memorabilia and “General Store Museum,” West- Walhalla Performing Arts Center. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS Seneca. If you are in a crisis or SENECA SERENITY, AFG meets metal sculptures. On S.C. National minster, will be open Thursday of Seneca, a support group for need a full list of meetings in the at Seneca Presbyterian Church, Heritage Corridor Arts Trail. (864) and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 JAZZ ON the Alley every Thurs- parents who lost a child, meets area, call (800) 922-5305. corner of Oak and S. 1st streets 885-2700 or (864) 882-8213. p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to day 7-9 p.m., through October on on the fourth Tuesday of each Thursdays, 12:15-1:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Admission is free, but Ram Cat Alley, Seneca. month at 6 p.m. at GHS Cotting- AL-ANON-NARCANON WAL- ASHTABULA AND Woodburn a $3 donation is suggested. The ham Hospice House conference HALLA Hope for Today support PENDLETON PEACE, AFG meets Historic Homes open by reser- museum displays a variety of con- MISCELLANEOUS room at 390 Keowee School Road, group for friends and families from 6-7 p.m. Saturdays at Pend- vation only. Admission: $10 for tents from the historic England’s Seneca. For more information, of alcoholics meets at 6 p.m. leton First Baptist Church. adults, $5 for students, $3 for General Merchandise Store from HOT DOG plate sale 11 a.m.-2 visit CompassionateFriends. Tuesdays at CCM Resource and kids, and children under 5 are throughout the 20th century, p.m., July 10, at Fair Play Lodge org, call (864) 973-7609 or email Solutions Center, 300A S. Church admitted free of charge. Ashtabu- as well as artifacts related to 312, Highway 182, Fair Play. Two compassionatefriendsofseneca@ St., Walhalla. la is on Highway 88, three miles Westminster and the surrounding hot dogs, slaw, chips and drink $6. gmail.com. east of Pendleton and Woodburn areas. (864) 557-2985 *SENECA MONDAY at 11 a.m. is on Highway 76, across from THE ISLAMIC Society of Clemson AFG meets at Seneca Presbyteri- Tri-County Technical College. OCONEE HISTORY Museum, PERSIST: PROVIDING Education, will offer classes about Islam in an Church, 115 W. South 1st St., (864) 646-7249 Walhalla, open Tuesday through Resources and Support (to) Indi- general and Quran (Muslim’s Seneca, in the gazebo on the east Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (864) viduals (of) Suicide-Loss Tragedies holy book) to the community on side of the building on Mondays CENTRAL RAILROAD Museum, 638-2224 – meets on the first Monday of Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Is- at 11 a.m. Support for family and 108 Werner St., Central, open each month at 7 p.m. at Seneca lamic Society of Clemson Mosque, friends of alcoholics. every Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PICKENS COUNTY Museum Presbyterian Church, 115 W. 1009 Old Stone Church Road, Visitors also welcome Thursdays of Art and History. Open Tues., South 1st St., Seneca. Clemson. Everyone welcome. GOLDEN CORNER Respite Care 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wed., Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. Program Thursdays from 1-4 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.- GARDEN PLOT Health every ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS p.m. at Episcopal Church of the CENTRAL HISTORY Museum 4:30 p.m. Call (864) 898-5963. fourth Saturday of the month Westminster group will meet on Ascension, 214 Northampton & Gardens open Sundays 2-4 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the fellow- Mondays at 6 p.m. at Westminster Road, Seneca. An activity program p.m. Garden open dawn to dusk. PATRIOTS’ HALL: Oconee ship/gym building beside S.D.A. First Baptist Church, Highway 24, for people with early to mid-stage $2 adults, $1 children. House Veterans Museum open Thursday, Church, 4279A S. Highway 11, Westminster. dementia so caregivers can take Find your new museum on National Register of Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 Westminster. Bring a plant-based a break for self-care. Pre-regis- best friend in Historic Places, 416 Church St., p.m. Oconeeveteransmuseum.org dish with 8-10 recipes to share NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS We tration required by calling Bailey The Journal

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FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 | COMICS/COLUMNISTS | THE JOURNAL B3

In The Bleachers Have a blessed Seeking self-worth Pornography cause of

and happy July 4 Dear Annie: Lately, I have been feeling like widespread immorality I am not good enough. I have anxiety and de- Summer is in full gear for Col- pression, which I have had since I was young, Question: It is shocking to see lins Home, and I wanted to update to the point where I attempted suicide four people excuse pornography as everyone on some fun activities times. I used to have anorexia and bulimia and though it is their right to be enter- our campus is prepping for and constantly cut myself on my arms and legs — tained however they choose, not have made great memories from because this was the one thing in my life I had realizing that it leads to broken already this summer! control over. I am not proud of myself for those marriages, destroyed families, and On June 19, the city of Seneca days. the fall of society. Why is it no lon- celebrated its first Juneteenth Fes- I have children now, and my son, at 14 years ger criminal behavior? tival at Norton Thompson Park. old, questions himself like I — I.P. It was an incredible day of fun! A did. Like I do. I keep comparing Answer: Por- few of our kids and myself to other women, and not nography is both myself went to help just other women, but my best a symptom and a volunteer for the friends, from their face to their cause of the wide- day and enjoy the body. Even though I have been spread immorality celebration. It was told I am beautiful, I never and corruption of an early Saturday believe it. modern society. It for all of us, but I don’t want my son to go reaches people of all they arrived bright- down the same road as I have. I age levels through a Bizarro eyed and ready to DEAR keep thinking: What if I never MY multi-billion-dollar work, jumping right learn to love myself and be con- industry including in to help at the ANNIE | fident? Will I teach him to be ANSWER | books and maga- COLLINS registration table, in the world without a voice? zines, television, HOME | passing out sched- ANNIE Questioning everything he BILLY and movies, avail- ules and helping to LANE does? Will he believe he is not GRAHAM able at home and CHRISTINA handle many more handsome and ruin his rela- in hotels. In recent RODRIGUEZ tasks. tionships, like I have, with his years, pornography Although it was insecurities? I am scared, honestly, because I has grown through the internet and a very busy day, see so much of myself in him, and even though is easily accessible through mobile I had moments to reflect, enjoy I try to get myself to at least say positive things devices so that it is available with a time speaking with attendees about me, I just never can. tap on a screen. Respect and self-es- and the vendors and ask the kids When I am depressed, I cry on and off all day teem plunge while guilt escalates. their favorite parts of the day. One and can’t concentrate on anything. I’m con- For some users, pornography leads kiddo said the fashion show and stantly telling myself I’m not worth it: that I’m to deviant sexual behavior and sex 3-on-3 basketball games were their not skinny enough in certain places, that I’m crimes. favorite parts, while another said not beautiful because I don’t have long flowing Pornography is basically de- that having all different cultures hair and because I’m not someone else. I don’t scribed as visual images, writ- represented by seeing all types of want to leave this earth not loving myself. I ing, or speech that is used for the folks attending the festival and don’t want to leave this earth not teaching my purpose of arousing lustful sexual celebrating this historical event babies that they are beautiful and that they desires. The term derives from two together was their favorite part. deserve to be heard. Greek words: porne (“prostitute”) My favorite part was watching one I know that the things I do affect them. In my and graphein (“to write”). Por- of our kids participate in the ora- mind, I am so sure I can change it, but in my nographic material comes in many Cornered torical contest and place, winning heart, I’m this little girl who felt unprotected forms that penetrate thoughts and a great prize! It was such a beau- and grew up being bullied and wearing glass- disturbs emotions. The saddest real- tiful day of joy all around, despite es. The only thing I had going for me was that ization is that mankind feeds these the rain! Thank you to our board I was the smartest child in my class. I feel like evil desires most often through var- member, Ivy Ellerby, for including her. And I feel like the bullies who told her they ious entertainments. It will mani- our kids! don’t love her, they don’t like her and she’s not fest itself in many ways. People may Later in June, we had the won- enough. She’s ugly. I guess what I need to know try to hide their secret life, but the derful folks at Stoneledge Club- is: How do you build confidence? How do you Bible says, “Be sure your sin will house host a lake day for the kids. stop your child from repeating your life? find you out” (Numbers 32:23). Do Staff and kids enjoyed boat rides, — Hurting not fulfill the lust of the flesh (see tubing, swimming, a big lunch and Dear Hurting: You should seek the help of a Romans 13:14). games. When I asked the kids how professional therapist as soon as possible. You The Bible says, “For all that is in the day went, I got big smiles and are dealing with depression, low self-worth and the world - the lust of the flesh, the a slew of excited stories, including what sounds like a continued eating disorder. lust of the eyes... is not of the Father one about a game that involved None of these diseases are your fault, but but is of the world” (1 John 2:16). frozen T-shirts and throwing them you must get help as soon as you can. You are “Therefore do not let sin reign in against the pavement to get their incredibly aware of yourself, which is always your mortal body, that you should arms and head in it first to win a half the battle to healing. Clearly, you suffered obey it in its lusts” (Romans 6:12). prize. Thanks to Raul Duque and trauma when you were younger from being Flee from lust and pursue righ- Mike Furnari for having us — it bullied, and you are projecting that type of ex- teousness (see 2 Timothy 2:22), was wonderful! perience onto your son. This is a typical thing which can be found as one submits Now at the beginning of July, for parents to do to their children, and it is not to Christ’s lordship by saturating we are planning a fun July 4 as fair to them. But the good news is that you are our minds with the things of God. the houseparents and kids spend so aware of it and you want to stop. The Flying McCoys the morning driving out to Myrtle You are very wise and a good mother for (This column is based on the words Beach for our annual Garden City wanting to get emotionally healthy for your and writings of the late Rev. Billy Chapel sponsored trip to attend children, because so much of good parenting Graham.) church at 10 a.m. and beach and comes from modeling good behaviors. That is pool time for the rest of the week. not to make you feel guilty or overwhelmed. | CROSSWORD ANSWERS | I’m sure I’ll have a ton of great sto- In fact, you could say to your son that his mom ries for you in the next article! sometimes feels insecure, but she wants to Have a blessed and happy July 4, change and is seeking the help of a professional from everyone at Collins Home! in order to do that. Being an open-minded person willing to look UPCOMING EVENTS at yourself, admit your mistakes and say you Mark your calendars for our need help is a wonderful example to set for 38th annual chicken dinner/BBQ, your children. Try not to be so hard on your- scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Sept. 25. self. You sound wonderful, and so does your son. CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ is the office man- ager. She is the pleasant voice you hear when “ASK ME Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is you call Collins Home. She wears many hats, out now! Annie Lane’s debut book — featuring favorite col- from taking donations by phone or keeping umns on love, friendship, family and etiquette — is available track of the RSVPs for our fundraising events. as a paperback and e-book. Visit creatorspublishing.com for (Just to name a few of the many roles). Ulti- more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to mately, she keeps the office running smoothly. [email protected].

Luann Non Sequitur

Thatababy Wumo

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B4 THE JOURNAL | COMICS/PUZZLES | FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021

| ACES ON THE BRIDGE | THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek As South, your partner advances over your club raise, Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, and you end up in game. to form four ordinary words. West’s heart-three lead goes to East’s king and your ace. The club finesse gets you to BRTIO eight tricks, but how will you set up and cash your heart winner? Your club interme- diates are so weak that you TNGUS might play a low club to the jack, hoping for king-double- ton or singleton onside. But since that would be disastrous if West had three clubs, you CENAYG lead the club 10 from hand. When it holds, you finesse the club jack and cash the ace. Your best line now is to lead a spade from dummy. East POCONU might duck his ace, and even @PlayJumble Twitter the free JUST JUMBLE app • Follow us on Get if he wins, he may helpfully Now arrange the circled letters return a heart. Alas, he goes missing honors. So rise with ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as up with the spade ace before the king, blocking the suit, All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. shifting to a low diamond, to and play a spade to knock out the 10, queen and ace. West’s entry. East can take Ans. As you run the clubs, East the next diamond, but he must here: throws two spades and two give you a heart at trick 13. (Answers tomorrow) hearts while West parts with Had West thrown a diamond Jumbles: OMEGA TABOO SOFTEN TRUDGE Yesterday’s a heart and the spade 10. You to keep the spade 10, you would Answer: The lobsters that opened a restaurant on the pitch a spade from dummy, have taken the diamond king ocean floor were — BOTTOM FEEDERS then try a sneaky heart nine. and played a diamond, to West grabs his queen and collect one more trick in the returns the diamond two. How ending. should you play from here? You could run this around to your nine, but East’s shift to the diamond three suggests he has the jack, and West might B.C. have led a diamond with both

ANSWER: The choice is close between a cautious pass and an aggressive call of two no-trump. While bidding may be a stretch, it may be the lesser of evils if vulnerable. Passing would risk missing a game, while correcting to spades is unpalatable with a Blondie singleton. Your intermediates may just tip the scales in favor of an aggressive invitation. Without those intermediates ... ? I’m glad I don’t have to answer.

Dilbert

Garfield

It’s All in the Timing by David Alfred Bywaters

ACROSS 50 Instinctual drives 18 Piece of footwear with a blade 1 What you need to solve a 52 When to decide on a lover’s 22 Rainbow shape crossword on your phone suitability? 25 Far from full-size 4 Turning points in ballet? 56 Egg-cooking aid 27 Grassy layer 8 Not imaginary 57 Wicked force 28 Sound made with two fingers Peanuts 14 Damage 58 Phys. ed. sites 29 Head gesture 15 Easter egg event 60 Roman clothes 33 Upper undergarment 16 Woman whose help is 62 Eye part with rods and cones 35 International economic requested in a Beach Boys hit 64 When to read Luke and John? disparities 17 When to wish a tennis player 66 Legendary Norse sea monster 36 Speakers’ fees luck? 67 Kite-flying obstacle 37 Covers with rolls of grass 19 C in chemistry class? 68 Dessert for the kittens who 39 Not very spicy 20 Big bags found their mittens 40 Feeling crummy 21 Informal assent 69 Throws around 41 Move like a butterfly 23 Pius VIII or Urban VIII 70 MMXXI, e.g. 44 Feline 24 Assert 71 Perceived visually 46 Fan’s words to a TV camera, 26 When you actually had to call perhaps people? DOWN 48 Ancient Greeks, e.g., religiously 28 Closes the door on 1 Roadies’ burdens 49 Pig’s home 30 Gunk 2 Skydiving need 51 Holding a grudge Hagar 31 Unclothed 3 Makes impossible 52 Private jets, corner offices, and 32 San Francisco’s ___ Hill 4 One of 95 for Martin Luther others 34 Certain IRAs 5 Your and my 53 In plain view 38 Had for lunch, say 6 “I wish I had that!” feeling 54 Plucked Indian instrument 39 When not to interrupt a jazz 7 Difficult to climb 55 Ready for a refill soloist? 8 One may wear a quiver 59 Achy 42 Kanga’s child 9 Half a Latin dance 61 Bias 43 Multiple fish, in Italian 10 Destroyer destroyer 63 Word before “money” or 45 Everything 11 Remove from a package “moon” 46 Round of applause 12 Take in, as a dog 65 Sailor’s place 47 European peaks 13 Freeway drivers’ options

Baby Blues

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FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 THE JOURNAL B5 Have you seen the news | MARRIAGE LICENSES | • Stephanie Seigler to Dylan Burrell, both of Seneca both of Seneca • Christopher Farris to Kimberly Kay, • Jonnie Webb of Westminster to Me- both of Seneca about the labor shortage? lissa Roberts of Seneca • Mark Czapski to April King, both of • Santos Jaview Rutz to Wendy Garcia Seneca Antunez, both of Walhalla • Michael Seigler Jr. to Brittany John- • James Singleton to Lauren Jackson, son, both of Seneca both of Westminster • Amanda Massey of Clayton, Ga. to • Lawrence Ray of Seneca to Sabrina Edward McCurry of West Union Lindsay of Travelers Rest • Jordan Whitehead to Eric Campbell, • Henry Fisher to Mikayla Glick, both both of Seneca Tell of Seneca • Alice Smith to Richard Schierbaum, • Katherine Bryant to Taylor Henry, both of Westminster both of Seneca • Paul Thibodeaux to Annie Rowland, • Jocelyn Jahn to Jeffery Rubillo, both of Westminster both of Pendleton • Noah Pierce to Kaylee Jenkins, both • Ketra Smith to Jonathan Gleaton, of Westminster Wi ie both of Seneca • John Tench Jr. to Jeanmaria Vin- ll • Miranda Pampanelli of Central to son, both of Sarasota, Fla. Jackson Burns of Rock Hill • John-Edwin Cochran to Daysa CALL 916-9749 • Ashley Morgan to Trent Morgan, Thomason, both of Seneca both of Athens, Ga. • Ronnie Taylor to Madison Rowland, Willie, • Cameron Duncan to Lesley Wood, both of West Union I’m calling in reference to why don’t they build some decent apartments for elder people with no Cat summits trail. In colder weather, children? Sloan Street New Hampshire’s she wore a vest. Apartments is the only tallest mountains “There’s a lot of people one to have decent apart- that are like, ‘Oh, my ments. We need some NORTH CONWAY, gosh. Please tell me that apartments with low N.H. (AP) — A cat has is not it. What are you income that we can live made it to the summit going to do next? Please our last days in a decent Willie of New Hampshire’s keep posting. We love way. Could you please says: 48 tallest mountains, following your adven- print this in the paper for need You spending parts of the tures.’ And I’m like, ‘Oh me about building some one.” must be journey peering out no, we’re still going to decent apartments for The pretty old there, from the comfort of be out there,’” Elam told elder people? Thank you. response wish you’d have her owner’s backpack. W M U R-T V. Have a great day. was: “Yes, told me your age! Floki has grown ASSOCIATED PRESS Elam said she and Willie says: some Your question from kitten to cat Mel Elam carries her cat Floki are considering the You’re welcome. I’m vehicle about employ- in the nine months Floki along a path in Bean’s “52 With a View,” moun- happy to print this for owners are ees using city since she and owner Purchase, N.H. tains in New Hampshire you. There’s a great receiving new plates, but vehicles is way too Mel Elam, of North with elevations under need for affordably I do not know why. We broad for me to answer. Conway, started their backpack, and she’s on a 4,000 feet and great priced housing for older have not received a memo There are hundreds of journey to the top of leash when walks along a views. folks who are retired on that yet.” Don’t you employees in different the state’s 4,000-foot- everywhere across just love our state govern- departments and hun- ers. our country. Everyone ment? dreds of different kinds Last on their list was KEOWEE BREWING deserves a safe, decent Willie says: of vehicles. One policy Mount Washington — presents place to live out their Now that is weird. I does not fit all. As far the highest summit last years on this Earth. guess we’ll have to wait as your allegations in the Northeast at friday, july 2 for the “memo.” That against the officer, you 6,288 feet, which they 6:30 PM Willie, memo had better say know that isn’t right. reached last Saturday. On The Lawn Weather Permitting How long is it going to that folks who didn’t If it’s true, I’d say you “We did it!” Elam take for the new store in request a new plate and need to contact Sene- posted on social me- foreign Walhalla to be finished? don’t need a new plate ca Police Chief Casey dia. She chronicled They have been working don’t have to pay for Bowling or even city her “Adventures with landers on it for many months. It’s the new plate they got administrator Scott Floki,” accompanied Great Food Available going to take several more for some inexplicable Moulder. But you’d by photos and video. Starting At 4 PM months. I don’t ever see reason! Our tax dollars probably better have Elam adopted Floki Crafted by Blue Marble Deli anybody working on it. at work. some sort of proof, else from a shelter last Willie says: they’ll think you’re just year after losing an- BRING YOUR FRIENDS & JOIN THE FUN! Have you seen the Willie, complaining. other beloved hiking news about the labor I am as old a resident companion, her dog. A KEOWEE BREWING COMPANY shortage? I’d be willing of the city of Seneca as ‘Til next time! harness is attached to 401 E. Main Street | Seneca, SC | 864.539.2679 to bet the contractor there can be. I want to Willie Floki when she’s in the mon-thurs 4-9pm • fri 3-9pm • sat 11am-9pm • sun 1-6pm wants it finished about know, what is the policy as bad as anybody does. of the city of Seneca for COMMENTS ARE not intended I guess it’ll take as long employees using city to reflect views of The Journal’s as it takes. Hopefully, vehicles for personal management or staff and are the it’ll be worth the wait. use, including harassing opinions of readers submitting legal residents of the them. The Journal makes no Walhalla Performing Willie, city of Seneca? Also, is it guarantee of their accuracy. As for I did not request a new standard practice for a answers, ol’ Willie does his best to license plate, but received Seneca police officer to do get it right. Arts Center one in the mail. I tele- city employees personal THIS phoned SCDMV, was put favors like intimidating Find your WEEKEND on hold for 30 minutes family members when Future AT WPAC! and then requested a call the Seneca police officer Career back. When someone has no jurisdiction in the in the Classifi eds WYNONNA JUDD called me back I asked, situation? Who do you H Saturday, July 3 @ 7:00 pm “Why did I receive a new report city employees to? H Country Music Legend, known as license plate? I do not Thanks a million. www.upstatetoday.com/Classifieds Wynonna will bring you to your feet with her old hits, new hits and songs from The Judd’s. Truly, a night to remember. FREE EVENT PRESENTED BY 3 - 8pm THE GATLIN BROTHERS Saturday, July 17 @ 7:30 PM This Grammy Award-winning trio have amazed their fans for over sixty years with their hits, including a Grammy for Best Country Song ‘Broken Lady’ and 2021 their Album of the Year ‘Straight Ahead’. MUSIC ON MAIN JULY 31 MY GIRL, MY WHISKEY & ME

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OCT 9 at Clemson University and quickly became a mainstay on the college and club circuits. CRUZ CONTRERAS Mixing covers from the likes of The Cars, U2, REM, INXS, and The Cure. They released two tapes and one full length CD of originals. This is going to be a great night of music! RHONDA VINCENT

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| COLLEGE SPORTS | MLB players bigger, stronger and more injury prone

arely does a day go by Cal Ripken in 1995, it’s ‘Important day’ by in Major League safe to say Ripken’s record RBaseball without a of 2,632 player being put on the consec- injured list, with the utive causes ranging from the games legitimate to the bizarre. will Examples of the latter never be include Cincinnati Reds broken, pitcher Sonny Gray, whose at least attempted comeback from not until an injury was delayed ear- teams lier this summer because A SPORTING can he slept wrong on his arm, VIEW | figure to former Colorado Rock- out how ies prospect Clint Barmes, to keep who broke his collarbone GREG players in 2005 during a fall while OLIVER on the carrying deer meat given field and to him by teammate Todd off the injured list. Helton. Of course, the elephant At first glance, today’s in the room as far as players are more athleti- increased injuries today cally gifted and in much compared to yester- better condition than year may be the more Babe Ruth and some of stringent performance the sluggers of yester- enhancement policies year. Some of those ath- that are now in place, as letes drank and smoked players no longer use am- heavily off the field and phetamines to keep them yet somehow still made going. During the course it to the Hall of Fame. of a season, with the con- Those who suit up stant travel, day games today largely maintain after night games and a better diets and are typical week consisting supervised by team per- of six games, the toll that COURTESY OF THE ACC sonnel that oversee all takes on the body without Clemson running back Darien Rencher, center, enters Memorial Stadium in Clemson surrounded by teammates aspects of their training. some type of stimulant is prior to the Tigers’ annual spring game on April 3. However, players still something that must also find themselves getting be factored in. injured at every turn. Until clubs start No matter the cause, changing their mindsets College athletes now able to profit on NIL every team will see a por- of developing players tion of their roster miss and players start coming BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY NCAA president Mark Emmert already started to take advantage time during the course of up with better training THE JOURNAL said. of the new opportunities according the season. While some techniques, MLB fans In South Carolina, Gov. Henry to running back Darien Rencher, pundits may point to the will continue to experi- For the first time on Thursday, McMaster signed the state’s NIL who made an appearance on ACC 162-game season over six ence the frustration of student-athletes across the nation bill earlier this spring, and it was Network’s “Packer and Durham” months, that amount of seeing fewer of their fa- gained the ability to profit on scheduled to take effect in July on Thursday. games has been in place vorite players in action. their name, image and likeness, 2022 unless the NCAA dropped its “I think Clemson has done a since 1961. Therefore, it That isn’t good if the marking a monumental shift in the guidelines against the practice. great job up to this point, and I’ve would seem as if these sport ever hopes to start landscape of college athletics. Since the NCAA did that Wednes- been on several internships with rash of injuries would marketing its top talent With several states having NIL day, the state’s attorney general, several companies that hopefully have occurred more fre- to a generation in order laws that were set to go into effect Alan Wilson, sent McMaster a I’ll get partnerships to work with,” quently in past decades. to keep the sport from Thursday, the NCAA approved the letter on Thursday saying the the Anderson native and team lead- These days, a pitcher falling further behind change on Wednesday, clearing the NCAA’s actions were consistent er said. “I think Clemson has been gets a pat on the back the other major sports. way for student-athletes to earn with the provisions of the South set up to win for a long time, and and a handshake if they money without endangering their Carolina law, clearing the path for now we get released to go be all we go six innings. GREG OLIVER has been a staff eligibility. student-athletes from Clemson, can be.” Hitters haven’t been writer at The Journal since 1994 “This is an important day for col- South Carolina and the rest of the Some Tigers with local ties got in immune either. While Lou and has written a weekly sports lege athletes since they all are now state’s collegiate institutions to on the action on Thursday, as tight Gehrig’s record of 2,130 column since 2004. You can able to take advantage of name, begin profiting. consecutive games played reach out to him at goliver@ image and likeness opportunities,” Several Clemson athletes have SEE NIL, PAGE C3 was eventually broken upstatetoday.com. Seigler happy with how Walhalla handled adversity this year BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY waters. We had to figure As Walhalla was able to toughest in the state, so THE JOURNAL things out that we had avoid major virus issues, I think that prepared us never done before, from Seigler said the region well for the move up,” WALHALLA — The figuring out seating transition with the latest Seigler said. “Working 2020-21 academic year capacity to ticketing to round of realignment with all of the athletic was a transitional year a variety of things. That went off without a hitch directors in our new 4A for Walhalla High School was the biggest difficulty, as well. While previously conference was very easy, athletics as it looked to and there was no template paired with Belton-Honea and that made it easier, settle into a new-look or background for how to Path, Daniel, Palmetto, just having the relation- Region I-4A — a challenge do it. Pickens Wren, the new- ships there. I don’t know if only made more difficult “I was just really proud look region this past year it added many challenges. by having to navigate the of our coaches for the way featured Easley, Pick- It went about as smoothly COVID-19 pandemic as they handled the COVID ens, Travelers Rest and as it could have.” well. situation and everything Westside in addition to Results for Walhalla’s It was an up-and-down else. We had just a few Walhalla, teams were mixed, but year for the Razorbacks, speed bumps, but they Seigler cited the com- two programs — wres- but given the challenges really didn’t impact our petitiveness of the region tling and boys’ soccer they faced, athletic direc- seasons, and that shows in years past — and even — were able to qualify tor Allan Seigler was hap- that our coaches did a the Razorbacks’ time in for the playoffs, while py with how his programs fantastic job of doing what Western 3A before moving the girls’ golf and girls’ handled the year. they had to do during a up to Class 4A in 2018 — cross-country teams also “The best illustration difficult time. I think that and communication with competed in their respec- I can give is that it was allowed us to get through other athletic directors tive State tournaments. like building an airplane our seasons without any as main reasons for the “I think our wrestling while you were flying,” major hiccups when other smooth transition. team was definitely a he said. “I think for us, schools around the state “In terms of a compet- bright spot,” Seigler said. FILE the biggest thing is that were having some major itive standpoint, I think Members of the Walhalla volleyball team celebrate after it was totally uncharted issues.” (Western 3A) was the SEE WALHALLA, PAGE C3 scoring a point last season in Walhalla. C2 THE JOURNAL | SPORTS | FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021

| ON THE RADIO | Thompson shoots der 63 to take the early behind the surprising saw his breakthrough and light wind Thursday 63, takes lead at first-round lead. “It’s only leader. round coming after he morning at Detroit Golf Today Rocket Classic Thursday. I Thompson is in the field was a combined 6-over par Club, missing only one MAJOR LEAGUE know I’ve got as a sponsor exemption in six previous starts — green and needing just BASEBALL DETROIT (AP) — Davis a long way to after sending an email to four as an amateur — on 26 putts in his bogey-free 7:20 p.m. WCON 99.3 FM — Miami at Thompson, in his third go.” tournament officials, ask- the PGA Tour. Thompson round with nine birdies. Atlanta PGA Tour event as a pro- Brandon ing for a spot. The 22-year- did show a flash of prom- Thompson resumed fessional, is leading the Hagy, Tom old former University of ise when he competed in his round after play was | | Rocket Mortgage Classic. Lewis and Georgia star missed the cut the 2020 U.S. Open as an suspended due to inclem- SPORTS ON TV He’s not excited about Joaquin Nie- last week at the Travelers amateur, opening with a ent weather for three-plus Today that fact. Yet. Thompson mann were Championship after tying 69 before missing the cut hours. He tied the course AUSTRALIAN RULES “Sounds good on Sun- two shots for 35th in his pro debut at at 7-over 147. record shared by Nate FOOTBALL day,” Thompson said after back. Seamus Power and the Palmetto Champion- Thompson took advan- Lashley, who won the in- 11:30 p.m. matching a Detroit Golf J.J. Spaun shot 66, putting ship earlier in June. tage of favorable conditions augural event in 2019, and FS2 — AFL: Greater Western Club record with a 9-un- them another stroke It is unlikely anyone with rain-softened greens J.T. Poston. Sydney at Melbourne 2:30 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Brisbane at Adelaide 5:30 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Carlton at Fremantle | SCOREBOARD | AUTO RACING 5:25 a.m. AUTO RACING Jr., Toronto Blue Jays Overall Standings LA Galaxy 7 3 0 21 17 15 Republic, 6-3, 6-3. ESPN2 — Formula One: Practice n NASCAR Cup Series — Schedule Second Baseman — Marcus Semien, 1. Mathieu van der Poel, Netherlands, Colorado 5 3 1 16 15 11 Barbora Krejcikova (14), Czech 1, Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria and Winners Toronto Blue Jays Alpecin-Fenix, 20h 9m 17s. Minnesota United 4 4 2 14 10 12 Republic, def. Andrea Petkovic, 8:55 a.m. Feb. 9 — Busch Clash at DAYTONA Shortstop — Xander Bogaerts, Boston 2. Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia, UAE Team Houston 3 3 5 14 15 16 Germany, 7-5, 6-4. ESPNU — Formula One: Prac- Red Sox Emirates, 8s behind. Portland 4 5 1 13 13 15 (Kyle Busch) Paula Badosa (30), Spain, def. Yulia tice 2, Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Feb. 11 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Third Baseman — Rafael Devers, 3. Wout Van Aert, Belgium, Jumbo- Real Salt Lake 3 2 4 13 14 11 Putintseva, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 6-1. Austria Duel 1 at DAYTONA (Aric Almirola) Boston Red Sox Visma, 30s behind. Los Angeles FC 3 4 3 12 12 12 4 p.m. Feb. 11 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Designated Hitter — Shohei Ohtani, 4. Julian Alaphilippe, France, San Jose 3 7 1 10 12 20 Karolina Muchova (19), Czech NBCSN — NASCAR Xfinity Duel 2 at DAYTONA (Austin Dillon) Los Angeles Angels Deceuninck-Quickstep, 48s behind. FC Dallas 2 4 4 10 11 15 Republic, def. Camila Giorgi, Italy, 6-3, Series: Practice, Road America, Feb. 14 — DAYTONA 500 (Michael Outfield — Mike Trout, Los Angeles 5. Alexey Lutsenko, Kazakhstan, Austin FC 2 5 4 10 6 11 5-7, 6-3. Elkhart Lake, Wis. McDowell) Angels Astana-Premier Tech, 1m 21s behind. Vancouver 2 6 2 8 10 16 Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, def. 6 p.m. Feb. 21 — O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 At Outfield — Aaron Judge, New York 6. Pierre Latour, France, TotalEnergies, Marta Kostyuk, Ukraine, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3. NBCSN — IMSA WeatherTech DAYTONA (Christopher Bell) Yankees 1m 28s behind. NOTE: Three points for victory, one Magda Linette, Poland, def. Elina SportsCar Championship: The Feb. 28 — Dixie Vodka 400 (William Outfield — Teoscar Hernández, 7. Rigoberto Uran, Colombia, EF point for tie. Svitolina (3), Ukraine, 6-3, 6-4. Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen, Toronto Blue Jays Education-Nippo, 1m 29s behind. Thursday Byron) Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, Watkins Glen International Race- March 7 — Pennzoil 400 presented by National League 8. Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark, Jumbo- Portland at Austin FC, late def. CoCo Vandeweghe, United way, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Jiffy Lube (Kyle Larson) Catcher — Buster Posey, San Visma, 1m 43s behind. Saturday States, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. 5:55 a.m. (Saturday) March 14 — Instacart 500 (Martin Francisco Giants 9. Richard Carapaz, Ecuador, Ineos New England at Columbus, 5 p.m. ESPN2 — Formula One: Practice Truex Jr) First Baseman — Freddie Freeman, Grenadiers, 1m 44s behind. Toronto FC at D.C. United, 5:30 p.m. Ashleigh Barty (1), Australia, def. Anna 3, Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria March 21 — Folds of Honor QuikTrip Atlanta Braves 10. Primoz Roglic, Slovenia, Jumbo- Miami at CF Montréal, 7:30 p.m. Blinkova, Russia, 6-4, 6-3. CYCLING 500 (Ryan Blaney) Second Baseman — Adam Frazier, Visma, 1m 48s behind. New York at Orlando City, 7:30 p.m. Coco Gauff (20), United States, def. 7:30 a.m. March 29 — Food City Dirt Race (Joey Pittsburgh Pirates Also Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. Elena Vesnina, Russia, 6-4, 6-3. NBCSN — UCI: Tour de France, Logano) Shortstop — Fernando Tatis Jr., San 51. Neilson Powless, United States, EF San Jose at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia, def. Daria Stage 7, Vierzon to Le Creusot, April 10 — Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Diego Padres Education-Nippo, 8m 17s behind. Philadelphia at Nashville, 8 p.m. Kasatkina (31), Russia, 6-1, 3-6, 8-6. Third Baseman — Nolan Arenado, St. 107. Brandon McNulty, United States, Cincinnati at Houston, 8:30 p.m. 155 miles Relief 500 (Martin Truex Jr) Angelique Kerber (25), Germany, def. April 18 — TOYOTA OWNERS 400 Louis Cardinals UAE Team Emirates, 18m 58s behind. Los Angeles FC at Real Salt Lake, GOLF Sara Sorribes Tormo, Spain, 7-5, 5-7, (Alex Bowman) Outfield — Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta 131. Sean Bennett, United States, 10 p.m. 5 a.m. 6-4. GOLF — EPGA Tour: The Irish April 25 — GEICO 500 (Brad Braves Qhubeka-NextHash, 24m 06s behind. n Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia, def. Alize Open, Second Round, Galgorm Keselowski) Outfield — Nick Castellanos, 152. Sepp Kuss, United States, Jumbo- NWSL Glance Castle Golf Club, County Antrim, May 2 — Buschy McBusch Race 400 Cincinnati Reds Visma, 28m 22s behind. W L T Pts GF GA Cornet, France, 6-4, 0-6, 6-3. Northern Ireland (Kyle Busch) Outfield — Jesse Winker, Cincinnati Orlando 4 1 3 15 12 8 Kaja Juvan, Slovenia, def. Clara Burel, n 11 a.m. May 9 — Goodyear 400 (Martin Truex Reds LPGA Tour — Volunteers of North Carolina 4 2 1 13 12 4 France, 6-3, 6-4. GOLF — EPGA Tour: The Irish Jr) America Classic Par Scores Portland 4 3 0 12 12 6 Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Victoria Open, Second Round, Galgorm May 16 — Drydene 400 (Alex BASKETBALL Thursday Washington 3 1 3 12 8 7 Azarenka (12), Belarus, 7-6 (5), 3-6, n NBA Playoff Glance At Old American Golf Club Gotham FC 3 1 2 11 6 2 Castle Golf Club, County Antrim, Bowman) 6-4. CONFERENCE FINALS The Colony, Texas. Louisville 3 3 1 10 6 10 Northern Ireland May 23 — EchoPark Texas Grand Prix Emma Raducanu, Britain, def. Marketa (Chase Elliott) (Best-of-7) Purse: $1.5 million Houston 3 3 1 10 8 8 12:30 p.m. Vondrousova, Czech Republic, 6-2, GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: May 30 — Coca-Cola 600 (Kyle Eastern Conference Yardage: 6,459; Par: 71 Chicago 2 4 2 8 5 13 6-4. The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, Larson) Milwaukee 3, Atlanta 2 First Round (Top 20 and ties) Reign FC 2 4 1 7 5 8 Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Belarus, def. First Round, En-Joie Golf Club, June 6 — Toyota / Save Mart 350 Thursday: Milwaukee 123, Atlanta 112 Jin Young Ko 29-34 — 63 -8 Kansas City 0 6 2 2 4 12 Endicott, N.Y. (Kyle Larson) Saturday: Milwaukee at Atlanta, 8:30 Jeongeun Lee6 33-31 — 64 -7 Nao Hibino, Japan, 6-4, 7-6 (4). 3 p.m. June 13 — x-NASCAR All-Star Open p.m. In Gee Chun 32-32 — 64 -7 Friday GOLF — PGA Tour: The Rocket (Aric Almirola) Western Conference Min-G Kim 30-35 — 65 -6 Chicago at Washington, 7 p.m. TRANSACTIONS Mortgage Classic, Second June 13 — NASCAR All-Star Race Phoenix 4, L.A. Clippers 2 Emma Talley 33-32 — 65 -6 Kansas City at Gotham FC, 7 p.m. n Thursday’s Sports Transactions Late Wednesday: Phoenix 130, L.A. Perrine Delacour 28-38 — 66 -5 Reign FC at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Round, Detroit Golf Club, Detroit (Kyle Larson) BASEBALL Clippers 103 Matilda Castren 31-35 — 66 -5 6 p.m. June 20 — June 20 — Ally 400 (Kyle American League Larson) Esther Henseleit 33-33 — 66 -5 TENNIS GOLF — LPGA Tour: The n n BOSTON RED SOX — Sent 2B Volunteers Of America Classic, June 26 — Pocono Organics CBD 325 WNBA Glance Sarah Jane Smith 32-34 — 66 -5 Wimbledon Results Christian Arroyo to Worcester (Triple-A Second Round, Old American (Alex Bowman) EASTERN CONFERENCE Gerina Piller 32-34 — 66 -5 Thursday East) on a rehab assignment. Golf Club, The Colony, Texas June 27 — Explore the Pocono W L Pct GB J. Suwannapura 33-33 — 66 -5 At All England Lawn Tennis and Dana Finkelstein 30-37 — 67 -4 Croquet Club CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned HORSE RACING Mountains 350 (Kyle Busch) Connecticut 12 5 .706 — Chicago 10 8 .556 2½ Ssu-Chia Cheng 31-36 — 67 -4 London 1 p.m. July 4 — Jockey Made in America 2B Owen Miller to Columbus (Triple-A New York 8 9 .471 4 Roberta Liti 33-34 — 67 -4 Surface: Grass FS2 — NYRA: America’s Day at 250 Presented by Kwik Trip, Elkhart East). Washington 7 9 .438 4½ Isi Gabsa 34-33 — 67 -4 LONDON (AP) — Results Thursday the Races Lake, Wis. DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned LHP Atlanta 6 9 .400 5 Celine Boutier 35-33 — 68 -3 from the Championships at All England July 11 — Quaker State 400, Miguel Del Pozo and CF Derek Hill to MLB BASEBALL Indiana 1 16 .059 11 Jenny Coleman 33-35 — 68 -3 Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (seed- Hampton, Ga. Toledo (Triple-A East). 7 p.m. N. Koerstz Madsen 33-35 — 68 -3 ings in parentheses): BSSE — Miami at Atlanta July 18 — Foxwoods Resort Casino HOUSTON ASTROS — Sent RHPs 301, Loudon, N.H. WESTERN CONFERENCE Celine Herbin 33-35 — 68 -3 Men’s Singles MLBN — NY Mets at NY Las Vegas 12 4 .750 — Paula Reto 31-37 — 68 -3 Second Round Josh James and Joe Smith to Sugar Yankees OR LA Dodgers at n Seattle 12 4 .750 — Vicky Hurst 35-33 — 68 -3 Aljaz Bedene, Slovenia, def. Yoshihito Land (Triple-A West) on rehab assign- Washington NASCAR Cup Series — Points Leaders Minnesota 8 7 .533 3½ Jeongeun Lee 35-33 — 68 -3 Nishioka, Japan, 6-1, 6-0, 6-2. ments. Recalled RHP Peter Solomon NHL HOCKEY Through June 27 Dallas 8 9 .471 4½ Kris Tamulis 33-35 — 68 -3 Alexander Zverev (4), Germany, def. from Sugar Land. Optioned LHP Ryan 8 p.m. 1. Denny Hamlin, 761. Phoenix 7 8 .467 4½ Katherine Kirk 36-32 — 68 -3 Tennys Sandgren, United States, 7-5, Hartman to Sugar Land. NBC — Stanley Cup Final: Tam- 2. Kyle Larson, 759. Los Angeles 6 9 .400 5½ Stacy Lewis 35-33 — 68 -3 6-2, 6-3. MINNESOTA TWINS — Selected the pa Bay at Montréal, Game 3 Jaye Marie Green 33-35 — 68 -3 Cristian Garin (17), Chile, def. Marc 3. William Byron, 690. contract of RHP Derek Law from St. RUGBY Late Wednesday Cydney Clanton 31-37 — 68 -3 Polmans, Australia, 7-6 (3), 6-2, 2-6, 4. Joey Logano, 651. Paul (Triple-A East). Designated RHP 4 a.m. Minnesota 82, Phoenix 76 Marissa Steen 33-35 — 68 -3 7-6 (5). 5. Kyle Busch, 650. Matt Shoemaker for release or assign- FS2 — NRL: St. George Illawarra 6. Chase Elliott, 633. Las Vegas 99, Los Angeles 75 Andrea Lee 34-34 — 68 -3 Cameron Norrie (29), Britain, def. Alex ment. Sent RHP Michael Pineda to St. at New Zealand 7. Martin Truex Jr, 606. Thursday Lauren Coughlin 33-35 — 68 -3 Bolt, Australia, 6-3, 6-1, 6-2. Paul on a rehab assignment. 6 a.m. 8. Ryan Blaney, 586. Connecticut 86, Indiana 80 K. Perry-Hamski 32-36 — 68 -3 James Duckworth, Australia, def. Sam FS2 — NRL: Parramatta at 9. Kevin Harvick, 585. Friday Ana Belac 32-36 — 68 -3 Querrey, United States, 7-5, 6-7 (4), NEW YORK YANKEES — Acquired Penrith 10. Brad Keselowski, 569. Chicago at Dallas, 8 p.m. 6-3, 6-2. OF Tim Locastro from Arizona in SOCCER (MEN’S) Atlanta at Seattle, 10 p.m. HOCKEY Matteo Berrettini (7), Italy, def. Botic exchange for RHP Keegan Curtis. 11. Alex Bowman, 543. n 11:30 a.m. 12. Austin Dillon, 518. Las Vegas at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. NHL Playoff Glance van de Zandschulp, Netherlands, 6-3, Acquired OF Aldenis Sanchez from FINALS 6-4, 7-6 (4). ESPN — UEFA European Cham- 13. Tyler Reddick, 475. Tampa Bay as the player to be named pionship: Switzerland vs. Spain, CYCLING (Best-of-7) Pedro Martinez, Spain, def. Gael 14. Kurt Busch, 430. later in the June 17 trade. Quarterfinal, St. Petersburg, Russia n Tour de France Results Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 0 Monfils (13), France, 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 15. Chris Buescher, 427. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Optioned LHP 2:30 p.m. Thursday Friday: Tampa Bay at Montreal, 8 p.m. 7-6 (5). 16. Christopher Bell, 424. Ryan Sherriff to Durham (Triple-A ESPN — UEFA European 17. Michael McDowell, 419. 6th Stage Ilya Ivashka, Belarus, def. Jeremy Championship: Belgium vs. Italy, A 160.6-kilometer (99.7-mile) ride from LOCAL GOLF Chardy, France, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. East). 18. Daniel Suarez, 382. n Quarterfinal, Munich 19. Bubba Wallace, 376. Tours to Chateauroux Cross Creek Plantation Ladies Daniil Medvedev (2), Russia, def. TEXAS RANGERS — Reinstated LF 5 p.m. 20. Ricky Stenhouse Jr, 376. 1. Mark Cavendish, Great Britain, Golf League Carlos Alcaraz, Spain, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2. David Dahl from the 10-day IL. Placed FS1 — Copa América: Peru vs. 21. Matt DiBenedetto, 370. Deceuninck-QuickStep, 3hr 17m 36s. Points Jordan Thompson, Australia, def. Kei C Jose Trevino on the 10-day IL, retro- Paraguay, Quarterfinal, Goiânia, 22. Ross Chastain, 358. 2. Jasper Philipsen, Belgium, Alpecin- July 1 Nishikori, Japan, 7-5, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3. active to June 29. Fenix, same time. 1st — Kathy Kircher Alexander Bublik, Kazakhstan, def. Brazil 23. Ryan Preece, 329. National League 7 p.m. 3. Nacer Bouhanni, France, Team 2nd — Wendy Van Ooteghem Grigor Dimitrov (18), Bulgaria, 6-4, 7-6 24. Ryan Newman, 327. CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned RHP 3rd — Phyllis Massios (6), 7-6 (4). FS2 — CONCACAF Gold Cup: 25. Chase Briscoe, 314. Arkea-Samic, same time. 4. Arnaud Demare, France, Groupama- Lorenzo Sonego (23), Italy, def. Daniel Tommy Nance to Iowa (Triple-A East). Bermuda vs. Barbados, Prelim- 26. Erik Jones, 311. FDJ, same time. SOCCER Elahi Galan, Colombia, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 CINCINNATI REDS — Sent RF inary Round - First Round, Fort 27. Aric Almirola, 294. 5. Peter Sagan, Slovakia, Bora- n MLS Glance (3), 6-1. Scott Heineman outright to Louisville Lauderdale, Fla. 28. Cole Custer, 274. Hansgrohe, same time. Eastern Conference Hubert Hurkacz (14), Poland, def. (Triple-A East). Sent RHP Michael 8 p.m. 29. Corey Lajoie, 224. 6. Cees Bol, Netherlands, Team DSM, W L T Pts GFGA Marcos Giron, United States, 6-3, FS1 — Copa América: Brazil 30. Anthony Alfredo, 205. Lorenzen to Reds (Arizona Complex same time. New England 7 2 2 23 18 13 6-2, 6-4. vs. Chile, Quarterfinal, Rio de 31. James Davison, 93. League) on a rehab assignment. 7. Tim Merlier, Belgium, Alpcin-Fenix, Orlando City 6 1 3 21 18 7 Taylor Fritz (31), United States, def. Janeiro 32. Quin Houff, 89. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Recalled same time. Philadelphia 5 2 4 19 15 10 Steve Johnson, United States, 6-4, 7-6 9:30 p.m. 33. Josh Bilicki, 87. RHP Alec Bettinger from Nashville 8. Wout Van Aert, Belgium, Jumbo- New York City FC 5 3 2 17 18 11 (4), 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4. FS2 — CONCACAF Gold Cup: 34. Jamie McMurray, 30. (Triple-A East). Optioned LHP Aaron Visma, same time. Columbus 4 3 3 15 9 7 Nick Kyrgios, Australia, def. Gianluca Trinidad & Tobago vs. Monserrat, 35. Scott Heckert, 20. 9. Michael Matthews, Australia, Team Nashville 3 1 6 15 13 11 Mager, Italy, 7-6 (7), 6-4, 6-4. Ashby to Nashville. Reinstated LHP Preliminary Round - First Round, 36. Mike Marlar, 6. BikeExchange, same time. New York 4 5 1 13 14 13 Roger Federer (6), Switzerland, def. Angel Perdomo from the 10-day IL and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 37. Kyle Tilley, 6. 10. Mads Pedersen, Denmark, Trek- D.C. United 4 6 1 13 10 13 Richard Gasquet, France, 7-6 (1), optioned to Nashville. TENNIS 38. David Ragan, 4. Segafredo, same time. CF Montréal 3 3 4 13 11 10 6-1, 6-4. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Placed 6 a.m. 39. Chris Windom, 4. Also Atlanta 2 2 6 12 11 10 Marin Cilic (32), Croatia, def. Benjamin ESPN — ATP/WTA: Wimbledon, 40. Derrike Cope, 1. INF Colin Moran on the 10-day IL, 122. Sepp Kuss, United States, Jumbo- Cincinnati 3 5 1 10 9 17 Bonzi, France, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5). Third Round, London 41. Shane Golobic, 1. retroactive to June 29. Recalled OF 11:30 a.m. Visma, same time. Inter Miami CF 2 6 2 8 9 16 Felix Auger-Aliassime (16), Canada, Jared Oliva from Indianapolis (Triple-A 128. Brandon McNulty, United States, Toronto FC 1 7 2 5 12 20 def. Mikael Ymer, Sweden, 6-4, 4-6, ESPN2 — ATP/WTA: Wimble- BASEBALL East). UAE Team Emirates, 46s behind. Chicago 1 7 2 5 7 17 7-6 (4), 6-1. don, Third Round, London n 2021 All-Star Starters ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned 135. Neilson Powless, United States, Western Conference Women’s Singles WNBA BASKETBALL Tuesday, July 13 EF Education-Nippo, 1m 7s behind. W L T Pts GF GA Second Round RF Lars Nootbaar to Memphis 8 p.m. At Coors Field, Denver 167. Sean Bennett, United States, Seattle 7 0 4 25 20 7 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (16), (Triple-A East). Reinstated CF Harrison CBSSN — Chicago at Dallas American League Qhubeka-NextHash, 1m 51s behind. Sport. Kan. City 7 3 2 23 22 15 Russia, def. Kristyna Pliskova, Czech Bader from the 10-day IL. 10 p.m. Catcher — Salvador Pérez, Kansas CBSSN — Las Vegas at Los City Royals Angeles First Baseman — Vladimir Guerrero

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Here come the sons: Rafael Devers, Cincinnati Guerrero, Tatis voted outfielders Nick Castel- lanos and Jesse Winker, Freeman lifts Braves over Mets in 9th All-Star starters and Pittsburgh second NEW YORK (AP) — The baseman Adam Frazier. BY GEORGE HENRY ninth. to third baseman Luis Guillermo Heredia reach- sons are coming out for Injured Angels out- ASSOCIATED PRESS Austin Riley hit a two- Guillorme, whose throw ing second on a throwing this year’s All-Star Game fielder Mike Trout was run homer to first was too late as the error by Lugo (1-1). He in Denver. elected to start for the ATLANTA — Freddie as Atlanta winning run scored. fielded the soft single in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. eighth straight time, his Freeman singled home scored three It appeared Guillorme the grass and fell down joined his father as an ninth overall selection, the winning run with times in the — if he had thought as he made a wild throw All-Star and Fernando Ta- and Kansas City catcher a low line drive that first against quickly in a hasty mo- to first. After Heredia tis Jr. accomplished a feat Salvador Pérez was voted deflected off reliever deGrom, who ment — might have been advanced on a ground- his dad never achieved. in for the fourth time and Seth Lugo in the ninth recovered to able to scoop up the ball, out and Lugo issued two Toronto’s first baseman seventh appearance. inning, and the Atlanta throw seven change direction and walks, Freeman came and San Diego’s shortstop St. Louis third baseman Braves beat New York Freeman innings and step on third in time for a through. were among nine first- Nolan Arenado was voted 4-3 on Thursday night retire his forceout that would have Smith had his first time All-Stars elected to his fourth straight start after Mets ace Jacob final 18 batters. ended the inning and career multi-homer game Thursday to start the and sixth appearance, in deGrom racked up 14 With the bases loaded kept the game tied. That’s came, hitting a solo shot July 13 game at Colorado’s his first season after he strikeouts. and two outs in the bot- what Lugo was yelling off Braves starter Ian Coors Field. was traded by Colorado. Dominic Smith hom- tom of the ninth, Free- at the third baseman to Anderson in the seventh Blue Jays second Atlanta first baseman ered twice for the Mets, man shook off four earli- do, but Guillorme fired to trim the lead to 3-2 and baseman Marcus Semien Freddie Freeman was including a tying solo er strikeouts by drilling off balance to first on a a drive off Will Smith (2- and outfielder Teoscar elected to his third start shot off closer Will the ball up the middle off tough play. 5) in the ninth that made Hernández also were first- and fifth appearance, and Smith in the top of the Lugo’s foot. It ricocheted The ninth began with it 3-all. time All-Stars chosen in Braves outfielder Ronald fan voting, joined by Los Acuña Jr. to his second Angeles Angels two-way start. sensation Shohei Ohtani, For a full list of All-Star picked as the American Game starters, turn to the League’s designated hit- “Scoreboard” section on South Carolina adds another commitment ter; Boston third baseman page C2. BY PHIL KORNBLUT Beamer and his assistants are two more of those, and The 6-11 center was re- FOR THE JOURNAL in camps last month to one will announce Sat- cruited by the Gamecocks earn their offers. urday, and the other on out of high school but | MLB STANDINGS | Another day, another South Carolina is the Monday. Add in the two ultimately signed with commitment for South only Power Five offer for transfers who will count the Tigers in 2020. Gray, American League Carolina football coach Emmanwori. Charlotte, in the 2022 class, and the who officially entered the Shane Beamer, and for Georgia Southern and Gamecocks have 17 of transfer portal in early EAST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away the second time this Richmond also offered, their 25 spots filled. May, is the Gamecocks’ Boston 51 31 .622 _ _ 8-2 W-7 27-17 24-14 recruiting season, he but Beamer and defen- Last season, Emman- fifth incoming transfer Tampa Bay 47 34 .580 3½ _ 4-6 L-3 23-16 24-18 has taken a commitment sive coordinator Clayton wori totaled 100 tackles on scholarship for the Toronto 41 38 .519 8½ 5 7-3 L-2 17-19 24-19 from an off-the-radar White made the call on with eight tackles for upcoming season. New York 41 39 .513 9 5½ 4-6 L-1 22-20 19-19 talent in his own state. Emmanwori after seeing loss, three sacks and two Gray averaged less Baltimore 27 54 .333 23½ 20 4-6 W-3 12-26 15-28 First it was wide receiv- him with their own eyes. interceptions. than a point and a little CENTRAL W L Pct. 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CENTRAL W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away Milwaukee 49 33 .598 _ _ 9-1 W-9 26-18 23-15 Chicago 42 39 .519 6½ 6½ 3-7 L-6 26-13 16-26 St. Louis 40 41 .494 8½ 8½ 4-6 W-3 23-18 17-23 WALHALLA: Fought through changes, COVID Cincinnati 39 40 .494 8½ 8½ 4-6 L-2 19-20 20-20 Pittsburgh 29 51 .363 19 19 4-6 L-4 16-22 13-29 FROM PAGE C1 playoffs. They exceeded “everything else stays announced Thursday WEST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away expectations, too.” the same,” Seigler said. that Tim Cummings, San Francisco 50 29 .633 _ _ 6-4 L-3 26-11 24-18 “We had some guys that And after finding its “Other than that, we previously an assistant at Los Angeles 50 31 .617 1 _ 6-4 W-6 28-13 22-18 did extremely well, and footing in uncertain have a lot of continuity, Blue Ridge, will take over San Diego 49 33 .598 2½ _ 9-1 W-3 30-15 19-18 Colorado 34 47 .420 17 14½ 4-6 W-3 28-16 6-31 the team really outper- circumstances, Walhalla and I think that will be a the baseball program Arizona 22 60 .268 29½ 27 2-8 L-4 12-24 10-36 formed expectations as a athletics will be looking good thing,” he said. from Jerry Lee. whole. The future is bright to grow next year — es- Byron Wimphrie was For more on Cum- Late Wednesday Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 2 for them, that’s for sure. pecially with personnel announced as Walhalla’s mings’ hire, read the Miami 11, Philadelphia 6 San Diego at Cincinnati, late San Diego 7, Cincinnati 5, 6 innings St. Louis at Colorado, late “Our boys’ soccer team changes remaining min- girls’ basketball coach Saturday edition of The Thursday’s Games San Francisco at Arizona, late had an up-and-down sea- imal.. The girls’ basket- in May, leaving his post Journal. L.A. Dodgers 6, Washington 2, 5 innings son as a whole, but they ball and baseball teams as an assistant coach at Atlanta 4, N.Y. Mets 3 put it together when they have undergone coaching Daniel. [email protected] | (864) 882-2386 needed it to make the changes this summer, but Meanwhile, Walhalla Follow on Twitter @crouchwrites Friday’s Games San Diego (Paddack 4-5) at Philadelphia (Wheeler 6-4), 6:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Urías 9-3) at Washington (Scherzer 7-4), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Houser 4-5) at Pittsburgh (Brubaker 4-7), 7:05 p.m. Don’t Hire N.Y. Mets (Walker 6-3) at N.Y. Yankees (TBD), 7:05 p.m. ABLES DRIVING SCHOOL Chicago Cubs (Mills 3-1) at Cincinnati (Gray 1-4), 7:10 p.m. Just Anyone... Miami (Thompson 2-2) at Atlanta (Smyly 5-3), 7:20 p.m. St. Louis (Oviedo 0-4) at Colorado (González 2-5), 8:10 p.m. Classes Now Forming: San Francisco (Wood 6-3) at Arizona (Gallen 1-3), 9:40 p.m. Saturday, July 17 & Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 Hire An

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BY HOWARD FENDRICH BY STEVE MEGARGEE its biggest star as Ante- and Danilo Gallinari, and ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS tokounmpo dealt with a 17 from Lou Williams. hyperextend- Portis took Antetok- WIMBLEDON, En- MILWAUKEE (AP) — ed left knee ounmpo’s spot in the gland — Do not get the Brook Lopez scored a and Atlanta’s starting lineup and had wrong idea about Coco playoff career-high 33 Trae Young the Fiserv Forum fans Gauff and assume that, points and the Milwaukee sat out a sec- chanting “Bobby! Bob- just because she’s already Bucks withstood Giannis ond straight by!” on multiple occa- displayed so much talent Antetokounmpo’s absence game due to sions, continuing some- and promise by age 17, to beat the Atlanta Hawks a bone bruise thing that started during occasions such as Thurs- 123-112 on Thursday night Lopez in his right Milwaukee’s Game 2 day’s, when she played for a 3-2 lead in the East- foot. blowout victory. Portis’ a woman twice her age ern Conference finals. Young got hurt when he 22 points were a playoff at Centre Court, are in The Bucks are one win accidentally stepped on career high. any way glossed over as away from reaching the an official’s foot along the The Bucks never trailed “Been there, done that.” NBA Finals for the first sideline in Milwaukee’s and led by as many as So, yes, there was some time since 1974. They won 113-102 Game 3 victory. 20 in the first quarter, shakiness early against their lone NBA title in Antetokounmpo landed making most of their Elena Vesnina, a 34-year- 1971. awkwardly after trying to shots and getting sec- old Russian who said ASSOCIATED PRESS Four of their starters block Clint Capela’s dunk ond-chance opportunities afterward, “I saw that she Coco Gauff serves to Elena Vesnina during their match had at least 22 points: Lo- attempt in Atlanta’s 110- on their rare misses. was nervous.” Gauff ac- on Thursday in London. pez, Khris Middleton (26), 88 Game 4 triumph. The game was nearly knowledged so afterward. Jrue Holiday (25) and Just as the Hawks’ role eight minutes old by the So maybe that’s why That matters at this and No. 7 Matteo Berret- Bobby Portis (22). Middle- players stepped up with time Cam Reddish got she was the first to face level and on these stages, tini all won; No. 1 Novak ton also had 13 rebounds Young sidelined in Game Atlanta’s first defensive break points. Or managed where one bad afternoon Djokovic’s bid for a sixth and eight assists. Holiday 4, Antetokounmpo’s rebound. merely one groundstroke can send someone home. title resumes Friday — had 13 assists and six teammates came through Milwaukee led 36-22 winner in the opening While many familiar Elina Svitolina’s loss rebounds. Thursday to help the after a first quarter in set. Still, the newcomer faces still are chasing the Thursday means eight Game 6 is Saturday in Bucks overcome the loss which the Bucks out- did what veterans do — men’s title this fortnight of the top 11 women in Atlanta, with the winner of their two-time MVP. scored the Hawks 28-8 in find a way — and emerged — eight-time champion the WTA rankings are of the series facing the Bogdan Bogdanovic led the paint. Bogdanovic’s with a 6-4, 6-3 victory to Roger Federer and No. 2 missing from the bracket Phoenix Suns in the NBA the Hawks with 28 points. 13 first-half points helped return to Wimbledon’s seed Daniil Medvedev, due to defeat, withdrawal Finals. Atlanta also got 19 points the Hawks close the gap third round. No. 4 Alexander Zverev or injury. Each team was missing each from John Collins to 65-56 at the break.

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Pelosi names GOP’s and in many ways, it did. Cheney to panel Victims have been increas- ingly emboldened in recent investigating Jan. 6 riot years to seek justice, even WASHINGTON (AP) for years-ago abuse, hoping — House Speaker Nancy their allegations would be Pelosi on Thursday named taken more seriously. Republican Rep. Liz Cheney But on Wednesday, as the to a new select commit- nation digested the equally tee on the violent Jan. 6 stunning sight of Cosby insurrection at the Capitol, released from prison, some elevating the most unyield- worried it would have a ing GOP critic of former chilling effect on survi- President Donald Trump to vors, who often don’t come work alongside seven Dem- forward because they don’t ocrats on the high-profile believe it will bring justice. investigation. Rep. Bennie Thompson, Among Iraqis, the chairman of the House name Rumsfeld evokes Homeland Security Com- mittee, will lead the panel, nation’s destruction which will investigate what BAGHDAD (AP) — When went wrong around the he heard on the news that Capitol when hundreds of Donald Rumsfeld had died, Trump supporters broke Ali Ridha al-Tamimi and into the building. The his wife sat down with rioters brutally beat police, their four children and told hunted for lawmakers and them: “This is the person interrupted the congressio- who ruined our country.” nal certification of Dem- “He destroyed many ASSOCIATED PRESS ocrat Joe Biden’s election families. And did it under Allen Weisselberg, center, departs Manhattan criminal court Thursday in New York. victory over Trump. the cover of liberation,” Cheney said in a state- Tamimi later told The Asso- ment that she is “honored” ciated Press. “I will never to serve on the committee forgive him.” and that “Congress is The heated emotions are obligated to conduct a full shared by many in Iraq, Trump Organization, investigation of the most se- where the name Rumsfeld rious attack on our Capitol is synonymous with the since 1814.” 2003 U.S.-led invasion that Her appointment came toppled dictator Saddam just hours after House Hussein — and deaths, Republican leader Kevin arrests and torture that CFO indicted on McCarthy threatened to followed. The dark chapter strip Republicans of com- in Iraq’s history still echoes mittee assignments if they in the daily lives of Iraqis accepted an appointment today. from Pelosi to the panel. Rumsfeld, the defense tax fraud charges McCarthy told a closed- secretary for President door meeting of first-term George W. Bush, was one House GOP members on of the architects of the in- Wednesday that he, not Pe- vasion that ousted Saddam BY MICHAEL R. SISAK and school tuition. the former president’s state and city out of losi, controls Republicans’ on what turned out to be AND TOM HAYS Trump himself was business dealings. more than $900,000 in committee assignments, ac- baseless accusations he was ASSOCIATED PRESS not charged with any According to the unpaid taxes and unde- cording to a top GOP aide. hiding weapons of mass wrongdoing, but prose- indictment, from 2005 served tax refunds. The aide spoke on condition destruction. NEW YORK — Don- cutors noted he signed through this year, the The most serious of anonymity to describe Americans and their ald Trump’s company some of the checks at Trump Organization and charge against Weis- the private meeting. allies failed to plan much and its longtime finance the center of the case. Chief Financial Officer selberg, grand larceny, for what came next, and chief were charged And one top prosecutor Allen Weisselberg cheat- carries five to 15 years Whither #MeToo? disbanded Iraqi security Thursday in what pros- said the 15-year scheme ed tax authorities by in prison. The tax fraud Chilling effect of forces as one of their first ecutors called a “sweep- was “orchestrated by the conspiring to pay senior charges against the steps — leading Iraqis to ing and audacious” tax most senior executives” executives off the books company are punishable Cosby reversal feared hold Rumsfeld and other fraud scheme in which at the Trump Organiza- by way of lucrative by a fine of double the (AP) — When Indira American leaders responsi- the executive collected tion. fringe benefits and other amount of unpaid taxes, Henard, director of the ble for years of unremitting more than $1.7 million It is the first criminal means. or $250,000, whichever is DC Rape Crisis Center, sectarian bloodletting, ex- in off-the-books compen- case to come out of New Weisselberg alone was larger. received the text message tremist attacks and endless sation, including apart- York authorities’ two- accused of defrauding Wednesday, she thought car bombings. ment rent, car payments year investigation into the federal government, SEE INDICTED, PAGE D6 she wasn’t reading her phone correctly. “Indira oh Wildfire consumes my god,” said the message small British Columbia from a colleague. “Cosby’s walking out of prison.” town that hit 121 F “I put on the news and LILLOOET, British Co- there it was, and my heart lumbia (AP) — A wildfire just dropped,” Henard said. that forced people to flee a “I thought about how all small town in British Co- ‘Waiting is unbearable’: our survivors would be lumbia that had set record feeling.” high temperatures for Can- During the afternoon, ada on three consecutive Henard says the center’s days burned out of control hotline was “off the hook, Thursday as relatives Biden consoles Surfside families with survivors needing a desperately sought informa- place to process, and people tion on evacuees. BY ALEXANDRA JAFFE asking, ‘What happened? The roughly 1,000 resi- AND JONATHAN LEMIRE I don’t understand. He got dents of Lytton had to aban- ASSOCIATED PRESS convicted. Why would they don their homes with just a do this?’” The center held few minutes notice Wednes- SURFSIDE, Fla. — President Joe support sessions Wednes- day evening, after searing Biden drew on his own experienc- day evening and scheduled the previous day under a es with grief and loss to comfort emergency sessions Thurs- record high of 121.2 F. families affected by the Florida day to deal with the news. The province’s public condo collapse, telling them to When America watched safety minister, Mike “never give up hope” even as the Bill Cosby — once “Ameri- Farnworth, said Thursday search for survivors paused early ca’s Dad” — go off to prison afternoon that most homes Thursday, a week after the build- nearly three years ago, it and buildings in Lytton had ing came down. was perhaps the most stun- been destroyed and some Addressing some of the families ning development yet of the residents were unaccount- touched by the tragedy, Biden nascent #MeToo move- ed for. spoke in deeply personal terms as ment, which had emerged The British Columbia he offered his prayers and support in late 2017 with allegations Wildfire Service said the in the private meeting. against Hollywood mogul Lytton blaze was raging “I just wish there was some- Harvey Weinstein. Ad- out of control over an area thing I could do to ease the pain,” vocates and survivors of spanning roughly 30 square he said in a video posted on ASSOCIATED PRESS sexual assault hoped the miles. Several other fires Instagram by Jacqueline Patoka, President Joe Biden listens Thursday during a briefing with first respond- movement would usher in were burning in the region ers and local officials in Miami on the condo tower that collapsed in an era of accountability for as a heat wave baked west- SEE CONSOLES, PAGE D6 Surfside, Fla., last week. harassers and abusers — ern Canada. SUNDAY BEER SEPT. 5 6-10 PM BBQ GIGNILLIAT FIELD SENECA BANDS GET TICKETS NOW: UPSTATETODAY.COM D2 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 Garland halts federal executions, orders review of protocols

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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is halting federal executions after a historic use of capital punishment by the Trump ASSOCIATED PRESS administration, which carried out In this Dec. 21, 2017, photo, Anissa Weier, one of two 13 executions in six months. Wisconsin girls who tried to kill a classmate to win favor Attorney General Merrick with a fictional horror character named Slender Man, is Garland made the announcement led into court for her sentencing hearing, in Waukesha, Thursday night, saying he was Wis. A Wisconsin judge on Thursday ordered her release imposing a moratorium on federal after being convicted of the stabbing in 2014. executions while the Justice De- partment conducts a review of its policies and procedures. “The Department of Justice must ensure that everyone in the federal Judge orders release criminal justice system is not only afforded the rights guaranteed by ASSOCIATED PRESS the Constitution and laws of the Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks June 25 during a news conference of Wisconsin woman United States, but is also treated on voting rights at the Department of Justice in Washington. fairly and humanely,” Garland said. “That obligation has special tion. They likened the process in an effort to halt or delay his execu- force in capital cases.” official court papers to falling asleep tion. But it went forward. in Slender Man case Garland said the department and called gurneys “beds” and final The federal Bureau of Prisons has would review the protocols put in breaths “snores.” declined to explain how it obtained place by former Attorney General But those tranquil accounts are at pentobarbital for the lethal injec- BY TODD RICHMOND investigators they stabbed William Barr. A federal lawsuit odds with reports by The Associated tions under Trump. But states have ASSOCIATED PRESS Leutner because they was filed over the protocols — Press and other media witnesses resorted to other means as the drugs thought Slender Man including the risk of pain and of how prisoners’ stomachs rolled, used in lethal injections have be- MADISON, Wis. — A was real. They said they suffering associated with the use shook and shuddered as the pen- come increasingly hard to procure. Wisconsin judge on thought attacking her of pentobarbital, the drug used for tobarbital took effect inside the Pharmaceutical companies in the Thursday ordered the would make them his ser- lethal injection. U.S. penitentiary death chamber 2000s began banning the use of their release of a woman who vants and keep him from Donald Trump’s Justice Depart- in Terre Haute. The AP witnessed products for executions, saying they has spent 3 1/2 years in a killing their families. ment resumed federal executions every execution. were meant to save lives, not take state mental health facil- When Weier petitioned in July, following a 17-year hiatus. Secrecy surrounded all aspects them. ity after being convicted Bohren for conditional No president in more than 120 of the executions. Courts relied on President Joe Biden has said he of stabbing her classmate release in March, she said years had overseen as many feder- those carrying them out to volunteer opposes the death penalty and his to please the Slender Man she had exhausted all her al executions. The last inmate to be information about glitches. None of team vowed that he would take ac- character. treatment options at Win- executed, Dustin Higgs, was put to the executioners mentioned any. tion to stop its use while in office. Anissa Weier, 19, was nebago and she needed to death at the federal prison complex Lawyers argued that one of the But the issue is an uncomfortable sentenced to 25 years at rejoin society. She vowed in Terre Haute, Indiana, less than men put to death last year, Wesley one for Biden. As a then-proponent the Winnebago Mental she’d never let herself a week before Trump left office. Purkey, suffered “extreme pain” as of the death penalty, he helped craft Health Institute in Decem- “become a weapon again” There were major discrepancies he received a dose of pentobarbital. 1994 laws that added 60 federal ber 2017. She argued in a and promised to comply in the way executioners who put Purkey was the second inmate put crimes for which someone could be petition for conditional re- with whatever conditions 13 inmates to death described the to death. The court papers were filed put to death, including kidnappings lease that she’s no longer Bohren imposed. process of dying by lethal injec- by another inmate, Keith Nelson, in during which someone dies. a threat to anyone. Prosecutors countered She won’t be allowed to in court filings that Weier go free immediately, how- is still immature and PROTECT YOUR HOME 365 DAYS A YEAR ever. Waukesha County susceptible to dangerous Judge Michael Bohren influences. They said she gave state officials 60 days attracts people with “myr- to draw up a conditional iad psychological issues release plan and sent of their own” and there’s BACKED BY A Weier back to the mental no guarantee she won’t hospital pending another attack someone again. hearing on Sept. 10. But Bohren found pros- YEAR-ROUND In addition to the condi- ecutors failed to prove tions of release, Weier will Weier remains a threat CLOG-FREE be assigned state Depart- and that nothing suggests ment of Health Services she’ll hurt people again, GUARANTEE case managers to track according to online court her progress until she’s records documenting 37 years old, the length of Thursday’s hearing. her commitment. Asked via email for The May 2014 stabbing comment on Weier’s reac- happened after Weier and tion to the judge’s deci- friend Morgan Geyser sion, her attorney, Maura ATIO lured classmate Payton McMahon, said only that N N E ’ WE INSTALL H S

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a Waukesha park follow- courtroom “pretty quick- YEAR-ROUND! ing a sleepover. Geyser ly.” G U 1 D stabbed Leutner multiple Bohren sentenced Gey- T R LIFETIME T E U A times as Weier encour- ser in February 2018 to 40 WARRANTY R G aged Geyser to inflict the years in a mental health injuries. All three girls facility. She has argued were 12 years old at the that her case should have time. been heard in juvenile Weier and Geyser left court but has gotten no Leutner for dead, but she traction. An appellate crawled out of the woods court ruled last year that and was found by a pass- the case was properly ing bicyclist. She suffered heard in adult court. The 19 stab wounds and barely state Supreme Court in survived. January refused to review 1 Micromesh Weier and Geyser told that decision.

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233 -0.8 overnight recession that paralyzed the 2.3% in May, pulled up by a surge 0 from the previous month economy and triggered tens of millions in demand for civilian aircraft. That to $71.3 billion. The bigger of layoffs, the nation still remains 7.6 would be a solid rebound from a the U.S. trade deficit gets, -1 million jobs short of the number it had 0 drop of 0.8% in April, when the more it is likely to JMAMFJ MAMFJD in February 2020, just before the viral 2021 durable goods orders fell for the ’20 ’21 weigh down the nation’s pandemic erupted. Source: FactSet first time in 11 months. Source: FactSet economic growth.

Interestrates NET 1YR Foreign 6MO 1YR Commodities FUELS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD TREASURIES LAST PVS CHG WK MO QTR AGO MAJORS CLOSE CHG %CHG AGO AGO Crude Oil (bbl) 75.23 73.47 +2.40 +55.1 Exchange Crude oil rose on 3-month T-bill .05 .05 ... r s s .14 USD per British Pound 1.3755 -.0049 -.36% 1.3673 1.2466 Ethanol (gal) 2.48 2.48 ... +73.1 Canadian Dollar 1.2443 +.0040 +.32% 1.2722 1.3588 Thursday, as did Heating Oil (gal) 2.16 2.13 +1.31 +45.4 6-month T-bill .05 .06 -0.01 r s s .15 The U.S. dollar USD per Euro 1.1842 -.0005 -.04% 1.2136 1.1244 heating oil and Natural Gas (mm btu) 3.66 3.65 +0.30 +44.2 52-wk T-bill .08 .07 +0.01 r s s .16 strengthened Japanese Yen 111.63 +.54 +.48% 103.25 107.49 unleaded gas. Unleaded Gas (gal) 2.27 2.24 +1.15 +59.3 2-year T-note .25 .25 ... t s s .15 versus the Mexican Peso 20.0078 +.0740 +.37% 19.8823 22.8206 Gold rose while 5-year T-note .89 .87 +0.02 t s t .31 British pound silver prices fell. METALS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD The yield on the 7-year T-note 1.24 1.21 +0.03 t t t .51 and Mexican EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST Corn and wheat Gold (oz) 1775.90 1770.80 +0.29 -6.2 10-year Treasury 10-year T-note 1.48 1.44 +0.04 r t t .68 peso on Israeli Shekel 3.2687 +.0099 +.30% 3.2226 3.4501 prices were both Silver (oz) 26.08 26.17 -0.34 -1.0 rose to 1.48% 30-year T-bond 2.07 2.06 +0.01 t t t 1.43 Thursday. The Norwegian Krone 8.6354 +.0132 +.15% 8.6305 9.5331 down. Platinum (oz) 1078.40 1070.50 +0.74 +0.3 Copper (lb) 4.24 4.30 -1.27 +20.7 Thursday. Yields dollar also rose South African Rand 14.4731 +.1685 +1.16% 14.6623 17.0662 affect rates on Swedish Krona 8.5818 +.0176 +.21% 8.2670 9.3137 against the euro, Swiss Franc .9263 +.0002 +.02% .8897 .9465 AGRICULTURE CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD mortgages and NAT’L WK 6MO 1YR the Canadian Cattle (lb) 1.24 1.23 +0.69 +9.4 other consumer CONSUMER RATES AVG AGO AGO AGO dollar, and the Coffee (lb) 1.56 1.60 -2.10 +22.0 ASIA/PACIFIC loans. Corn (bu) 7.20 7.20 -0.03 +48.7 48 month new car loan 4.11 r 4.11 4.01 4.02 Japanese yen. Australian Dollar 1.3402 +.0061 +.46% 1.2978 1.4465 Cotton (lb) 0.85 0.84 +1.17 +8.8 Money market account 0.08 r 0.08 0.08 0.20 Chinese Yuan 6.4691 +.0119 +.18% 6.5330 7.0712 Lumber (1,000 bd ft) 735.30 710.10 +2.72 -16.0 PRIME FED 1 year CD 0.30 r 0.30 0.30 0.39 Hong Kong Dollar 7.7660 +.0009 +.01% 7.7529 7.7513 Orange Juice (lb) 1.23 1. 19 +3.37 -0.6 RATE FUNDS $30K Home equity loan 4.68 r 4.68 4.68 4.76 Indian Rupee 74.546 +.205 +.27% 73.094 75.529 Soybeans (bu) 14.47 14.50 -0.22 +10.0 LAST 3.25 .13 Singapore Dollar 1.3493 +.0037 +.27% 1.3221 1.3944 30 year fixed mortgage 3.08 t 3.13 3.10 2.87 Wheat (bu) 6.59 6.72 -1.94 +2.8 6 MO AGO 3.25 .13 South Korean Won 1135.07 +3.85 +.34% 1089.92 1202.07 1 YR AGO 3.25 .13 15 year fixed mortgage 2.39 t 2.44 2.37 2.35 Taiwan Dollar 27.93 +.01 +.04% 28.08 29.45 (Previous and change figures reflect current contract.)

4,360 34,680 S&P 500 Dow Jones industrials GAiners ($2 or More) Losers ($2 or More) Most Active ($1 or More) STOCK LAST CHG %CHG STOCK LAST CHG %CHG STOCK VOL (00s) LAST CHG 4,260 Close: 4,319.94 33,960 Close: 34,633.53 Change: 22.44 (0.5%) Change: 131.02 (0.4%) PopCult n 59.90 +29.60 +97.7 Xometry A n 65.23 -22.16 -25.4 AlterityT h 2512196 2.14 +.84 4,160 10 DAYS 33,240 10 DAYS AlterityT h 2.14 +.84 +64.6 CitiusPh 2.60 -.88 -25.3 MarinSft rs 1596510 15.08 +4.35 TrxadeG 7.17 +2.75 +62.2 1stdibs n 27.11 -7.70 -22.1 DiDi Glb n 1503338 16.40 +2.26 4,400 35,000 MarinSft rs 15.08 +4.35 +40.5 AligosTh n 16.86 -3.53 -17.3 ContxtLog n 1011490 12.24 -.93 Bridglne h 5.75 +1.45 +33.7 SelasLf 9.33 -1.77 -15.9 TrxadeG 961735 7.17 +2.75 34,000 4,200 33,000 Industry 4,000 32,000 Spotlight Demand fueled 31,000 Companies in the energy sector got a boost Thursday 55% so far this year, bringing energy companies along 3,800 as oil prices rose on investors’ bets that pent-up with it: The energy sector of the S&P 500 was the 30,000 pandemic demand would continue to drive global biggest winner of the first half of the year with a gain of economic growth. more than 40%. 3,600 29,000 JF MAMJ JF MAMJ Also Thursday, several reports Most of the top gainers in the market indicated OPEC members would only Thursday were oil and gas companies, gradually increase oil production, rising between 3% and 6%. Oil field HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR YTD meaning prices would likely remain services company Halliburton was up StocksRecap elevated. 2.9% to close at $23.80, while Occiden- DOW 34,640.28 34,498.85 34,633.53 +131.02 +0.38% s s s +13.16% NYSE NASD DOW Trans. 15,081.09 14,898.16 15,077.58 +196.79 +1.32% s t s +20.55% Oil rose 2.4% on Thursday and is up tal Petroleum climbed 5.1% to $32.86. DOW Util. 887.77 873.56 885.16 +9.09 +1.04% s t s +2.37% THURSDAY’S TOTAL RETURN s s s Vol. (in mil.) 3,391 4,000 NYSE Comp. 16,649.10 16,555.35 16,640.96 +85.61 +0.52% +14.57% COMPANY CLOSE 52-WEEK RANGE P/E RATIO 1-YR 3-YRS* 5-YRS* Pvs. Volume 3,858 4,844 NASDAQ 14,533.54 14,439.40 14,522.38 +18.42 +0.13% s s s +12.68% Advanced 1686 1932 S&P 500 4,320.66 4,300.73 4,319.94 +22.44 +0.52% s s s +15.01% Occidental Petroleum (OXY) $32.86 $9 $34 Lost money 89.2% -22.9% -11.1% Declined 769 1368 S&P 400 2,725.45 2,696.12 2,717.04 +20.92 +0.78% s s s +17.79% Halliburton (HAL) $23.80 $11 $25 Lost money 92.6% -17.3% -10.4% New Highs 179 98 Wilshire 5000 45,325.57 45,113.86 45,313.77 +199.90 +0.44% s s s +14.84% New Lows 5 26 Russell 2000 2,332.28 2,312.57 2,329.36 +18.81 +0.81% t s s +17.95% AP *annualized Source: FactSet Stocks of Local Interest

52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR VOL 52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR VOL NAME TICKER LO HI LAST CHG %CHG WK MO QTR CHG RTN (000s) P/E DIV NAME TICKER LO HI LAST CHG %CHG WK MO QTR CHG RTN (000s) P/E DIV

AFLAC Inc AFL 33.37 9 57.57 54.00 +.34 +0.6% t t s +21.4% +54.6% 3564 7 1.32f Itron Inc ITRI 53.49 7 122.31 100.87 +.89 +0.9% s s s +5.2% +55.9% 146 ... AT&T Inc T 26.35 4 33.88 29.11 +.33 +1.1% s t s +1.2% +2.8% 26375 19 2.08 JPMorgan Chase JPM 90.78 9 167.44 157.08 +1.54 +1.0% s t s +23.6% +69.6% 10471 12 3.60 Abbott Labs ABT 88.09 8 128.54 117.16 +1.23 +1.1% s s s +7.0% +33.5% 4740 37 1.80f Kimco Realty KIM 10.04 9 22.31 21.08 +.23 +1.1% r t s +40.4% +68.2% 4023 9 0.68f Arch Dan Mid ADM 37.54 8 69.30 60.71 +.11 +0.2% t t s +20.4% +56.5% 2829 19 1.48f Kohls Corp KSS 18.28 8 64.80 55.16 +.05 +0.1% t s s +35.6% +165.1% 2043 22 2.82f Assurant Inc AIZ 96.72 9 163.84 156.85 +.67 +0.4% t t s +15.1% +57.5% 384 22 2.52 Lowes Cos LOW 129.31 8 215.22 195.82 +1.85 +1.0% s s s +22.0% +47.2% 2454 25 3.20f BP PLC BP 14.74 9 28.49 27.08 +.66 +2.5% t t s +32.0% +17.3% 9504 2.46f McDonalds Corp MCD 179.17 9 238.18 232.27 +1.28 +0.6% t t s +8.2% +28.8% 2210 34 5.16f t t s Bank of America BAC 22.39 0 43.49 41.54 +.31 +0.8% +37.1% +77.9% 28027 18 0.72 Medtronic Inc MDT 88.46 9 132.30 126.13 +2.00 +1.6% s s s +7.7% +40.6% 3182 47 2.32f Boeing Co BA 141.58 8 278.57 239.73 +.17 +0.1% t t s +12.0% +21.2% 9481 ... Merck & Co MRK 15.32 9 87.80 77.99 +.22 +0.3% s s s -4.7% +9.9% 9211 28 2.60f Caterpillar Inc CAT 123.28 8 246.69 216.71 -.92 -0.4% s t t +19.1% +75.0% 2423 35 4.44f Microsoft Corp MSFT 193.55 0 271.65 271.60 +.70 +0.3% s s s +22.1% +37.9% 16482 37 2.24 Chesapeake Util CPK 72.89 0 124.94 122.09 +1.76 +1.5% t s s +12.8% +50.0% 62 27 1.92f Norfolk Sthn NSC 169.06 8 295.14 269.28 +3.87 +1.5% s t s +13.3% +54.0% 1192 30 3.96f Chevron Corp CVX 65.16 9 113.11 106.21 +1.47 +1.4% t t s +25.8% +24.3% 10869 dd 5.36f Oconee Fed Fin OFED 20.70 4 27.00 23.19 -.19 -0.8% s t t -8.3% -11.0% 1 0.40 Citigroup C 40.49 8 80.29 71.01 +.26 +0.4% t t s +15.2% +42.6% 12578 10 2.04 Oracle Corp ORCL 53.66 9 85.03 79.54 +1.70 +2.2% s t s +23.0% +44.5% 13104 82 1.28f CocaCola Co KO 43.55 9 56.48 53.96 -.15 -0.3% t t t -1.6% +25.2% 13208 30 1.68f PepsiCo PEP 128.32 0 149.27 148.20 +.03 ...% s s r -0.1% +15.3% 3998 27 4.30f Colgate-Palmolive CL 71.89 7 86.41 81.74 +.39 +0.5% s t s -4.4% +14.6% 3596 26 1.80f Pfizer Inc PFE 32.20 7 43.08 39.56 +.40 +1.0% s s s +7.5% +31.4% 20014 20 1.56 Disney DIS 108.10 8 203.02 177.26 +1.49 +0.8% t s s -2.2% +56.0% 5879 1. 76 Philip Morris Intl PM 68.93 0 100.95 99.89 +.78 +0.8% s s s +20.7% +45.7% 3614 18 4.80f Duke Energy DUK 78.52 8 108.00 99.55 +.83 +0.8% t t s +8.7% +27.1% 2407 56 3.86f Schlumberger Ltd SLB 13.70 9 36.87 33.07 +1.06 +3.3% t t s +51.5% +79.8% 9791 0.50 Enbridge Inc ENB 26.97 0 41.13 40.39 +.35 +0.9% s s s +26.3% +27.1% 2058 55 2.55 t t t Exxon Mobil Corp XOM 31.11 0 64.93 63.26 +.18 +0.3% t s s +53.5% +49.1% 22479 81 3.48 Sonoco Prods SON 48.20 9 69.83 66.68 -.22 -0.3% +12.5% +31.5% 401 33 1.72 FedEx Corp FDX 130.12 9 319.90 299.12 +.79 +0.3% s t s +15.2% +123.4% 1748 26 3.00f 3M Company MMM 148.80 9 208.95 199.09 +.46 +0.2% s t s +13.9% +29.8% 1858 22 5.92f Gen Dynamics GD 129.17 9 197.51 188.05 +.98 +0.5% t t s +26.4% +28.0% 894 4.76f Truist Financial Cp TFC 33.47 8 62.69 56.30 +.80 +1.4% s t s +17.5% +55.4% 4139 1.80 Gen Electric GE 5.93 9 14.42 13.48 +.02 +0.1% s t s +24.8% +93.1% 46630 39 0.04 Verizon Comm VZ 53.31 4 61.95 56.29 +.26 +0.5% t t s -4.2% +6.7% 11653 13 2.52 HP Inc HPQ 16.02 8 36.00 30.35 +.16 +0.5% s s s +23.4% +80.4% 7606 11 0.78f WalMart Strs WMT 118.22 6 153.66 139.32 -1.70 -1.2% s t t -3.4% +17.2% 8774 32 2.20f Honeywell Intl HON 137.53 9 234.02 220.62 +1.27 +0.6% s t s +3.7% +53.3% 1630 34 3.72 Wells Fargo & Co WFC 20.76 0 48.13 45.41 +.12 +0.3% t t s +50.5% +75.8% 18640 31 0.40m IBM IBM 105.92 9 152.84 146.84 +.25 +0.2% r s s +16.7% +27.0% 2686 24 6.56f Wendys Co WEN 18.86 5 29.46 23.19 -.23 -1.0% s s t +5.8% +7.0% 2299 50 0.40f Dividend Footnotes: a - Extra dividends were paid, but are not included. b - Annual rate plus stock. c - Liquidating dividend. e - Amount declared or paid in last 12 months. f - Current annual rate, which was increased by most recent dividend announcement. i - Sum of dividends paid after stock split, no regular rate. j - Sum of dividends paid this year. 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PISTOR, NOT ELIGIBLE South Carolina Court of Appeals FOR LOAN MODIFICATION UNDER no slip flooring BUSINESS PROPERTY pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the & seated showers. THE HOME AFFORDABLE MODIFI- ■ SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. CATION PROGRAM BY VIRTUE of Call for a free MERCHANDISE TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN in-home consultation: PUBLISHER'S NOTICE a decree heretofore granted in the AT&T ALL real estate advertising in this YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO case of Cristina Cooper v. Dean D. 844-524-2197 MERCHANDISE UNDER $100 MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN newspaper is subject to Federal Pistor; Newrez LLC, d/b/a Shellpoint Internet YEARS OF AGE AND THE PER- Mortgage Servicing, case number Starting at $40/month Fair Housing Act of 1968 which SON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) Brand New makes it illegal to advertise "any 2020-CP-37-00850, I, the under- w/ 12 month agmt. RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS signed Melissa C. Burton, Clerk of Call 882-2375 Still In The Box Includes 1 TB of data per preference, limitations or discrimi- UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: nation" based on race, color, Court for Oconee County, will hold a 10" Orbital Car month. Get more for your YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED sale on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at to advertise high-speed internet thing. religion, sex, handicap, familial AND NOTIFIED to apply for the 11:00 AM at the Oconee County Wax Polisher. status or national origin, or appointment of a Guardian ad Litem in the classifieds Half HP. Ask us how to bundle Courthouse, 205 West Main Street, & SAVE! Geo & svc intention to make any such within thirty (30) days after the Walhalla, SC 29691, and sell the $25 service of this Summons and Notice restrictions apply. preference, limitation or discrimi- following described property to the Call 864-888-2112 nation." This newspaper will not upon you. If you fail to do so, highest bidder: Two parcels (both of Call us today knowingly accept any advertising application for such appointment will which comprise property known as RENTALS & More for real estate which is in violation be made by the Plaintiff immediately the "Boat House Lot") shown on a 1-855-724-3001 of the law. Our readers are hereby and separately and such application Plat by R. Jay Cooper, P.E. & L.S. will be deemed absolute and total in University Place, Clemson...... 4BR/2BA, Furnished...... $1000-$1150 informed that all dwellings adver- #4682, Clemson Engineering Serv- tised in this newspaper are the absence of your application for ices, dated December 6, 1999, filed such an appointment within thirty with the records of Oconee County in University Terrace...... 4BR/2BA, Furnished...... $1150-$1300 available on an equal opportunity (30) days after the service of the basis. Plat Book A730 at page 4 (referred to Tillman Place, Clemson...... 4BR/2BA...... $1200-$1570 Amended Summons and Amended as the "New Cooper Plat"). See also AT&T Complaint upon you. ■ plat by Jerry E. Byrd, PLS #8097 Village Green, Clemson...... 2BR/1.5BA, Townhouse...... $825-$950 REAL ESTATE RENT YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE dated September 13, 2005, filed in TV that should you fail to Answer the Plat Book P-62 at page 724. A tract Woody Rd., Pendleton...... 2BR/1.5BA, Townhouse...... $675 The Best of Live & APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will containing 0.08 acres ±, located in 99 Wyatt...... 2BR/1.5BA...... $1800 On-Demand move for an Order of Reference of Loran Pointe, in Seneca, Oconee On All Your Favorite Screens. this case to the Master in Equity County, South Carolina, as shown by Daniel Square...... 2BR/2BA...... $1800 CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo in/for this County, which Order shall, a plat as Tr-C "1" by R. Jay Cooper, for 12 months. Stream on Field Village pursuant to Rule 53 of the South P.E. & L.S. #4682, Clemson Engi- 206 Skyview, Clemson...... 3BR/1.5BA...... $1300 20 devices at once in Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, neering Services, dated December 6, 220 Tamarack...... 2BR/2BA, Garage...... $1000 your home. HBO Max Apartments specifically provide that the said 1999, filed with records of Oconee FREE for 1yr Accepting applications for Master in Equity is authorized and County in Plat Book A730 at page 4. (w/CHOICE Package or 62 years and older. empowered to enter a final judgment APARTMENTS 1 BR • Efficiencies • 2 BR • 3 BR • 4BR higher.) Call for more •Rent based on income in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals Furnished • Unfurnished • $425 and Up • Mini Warehouses $20-$100 details today! U-STOR-IT Call 885-1077 pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the Mini Warehouse (some restrictions apply) SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. Foothills Property Management Call Ivs Inside • Outside • No Cameras 1017 Tiger Blvd. at ReMax, Clemson, SC SECOND AMENDED NOTICE Fenced • Not Gated • Lighted Stefanie Owens Debra Boggs, 864-654-1000 Rebekah Brackett 1-855-237-9741 OF FILING OF AMENDED Old Clemson Hwy. Prop. Mgr. Prop. Mgr. www.clemsonrentals.com Prop. Mgr. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT 654-1000 TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 THE JOURNAL D5

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ALSO: A tract containing 0.054 acres TERRACE MEADOWS, PHASE II, ±, located in Loran Pointe, in containing 0.67 acres, more or less, SERVICE FINDER Seneca, Oconee County, South on a plat prepared by R. Jay Cooper, Carolina, as shown by a plat as Tr-C PE & LS #4682, dated February 24, "2" by R. Jay Cooper, P.E. & L.S. 2009 and recorded in Plat Book #4682, Clemson Engineering Serv- B300, at page 8, records of Oconee ices, dated December 6, 1999, filed County, South Carolina, reference to with records of Oconee County in which is invited for a more complete CLEANING HOME IMPROVEMENT LAWN/LANDSCAPE TREE SERVICE Plat Book A730 at page 4. ALSO: All and accurate description. This being of the right, title, or interest of the property conveyed to Renee S. Grantor in any property lying south or Shirley by deed of Donnie R. Shirley southeast of the property line and the and Shirley N. Shirley, dated July 26, RECLAIM YOUR HIS WAY 800 foot contour as shown by the 2016 and recorded in Deed Book NEED Plat (the contour lying 800 feet above 2199, at page 154, records of FREE TIME E&E TREE SERVICE mean sea level) as described by Oconee County, South Carolina. Deed of Grace Ables Dooley a/k/a Tax Map #222-01-01-053 Let Us Do The Cleaning! Landscaping Grace V. Dooley to Crescent Land Physical Address: 125 Terrace • Tree Trimming and Timber Corp. dated 31 July, Meadows Drive, Seneca, SC 29672 Mulch 1967, filed with the records of TERMS OF THE SALE: CASH TO • Tree Topping Oconee County in Deed Book 10-E THE HIGHEST BIDDER, purchaser Claire Lee Clean Now Is The Perfect Time! Pine Straw • Tree Dropping at page 74, ("Grace Ables Dooley to pay extra for deed and stamps. A River Stone & Sod Deed") and as shown by a plat filed cash deposit of five (5%) per cent of Cleaner & Brighter • Driveways & Sidewalks • Tree Removal on August 1, 1967 in Plat Book P-27 the bid will be required as evidence • One-story Homes at page 626 ("Crescent Plat"). It is of good faith in bidding, which sum Michelle Wright 864-482-1600 100’ Bucket Truck the intent of Grantor to convey to shall be forfeited in the event of • Porches & Decks Grantee the property lying along the noncompliance with the terms of the 864-593-6535 & Mulching Available shoreline of Lake Keowee owned by bid within twenty (20) days after the [email protected] • Siding & Brick Please Call Grace Ables Dooley after the con- sale. No deficiency judgment will be Home & Condo Cleaning • And More! veyance to her to Crescent Land and granted and the sale will be final after Call 973-6676 To List 864-972-7217 Timber Corp. as described in the full compliance. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Tri-weekly, Call For FREE Estimates Your Business In The Deed filed in Deed Book 10-E at If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's Monthly, Custom Schedule, Gerald Furney- Owner page 74 irrespective of the present representative does not appear at Service Finder! shoreline of Lake Keowee or the the public sale provided by this Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning HAM 113 Michelle Lane present location of the 800 foot Notice, then the sale of the property Grime contour. ALSO: Any right, title, or will be null, void and of no force and Professional • Licensed • Reliable Seneca, SC 29678 interest that Grantor may have effect. In such event, the sale will be Affordable • Bonded & Insured rescheduled for the next available Fighter acquired in the property lying below CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE! M&C Lawncare FREE ESTIMATES the 800 contour as shown by the Plat Sales Day. Jaxon Ham: 864-903-4040 LICENSED & INSURED filed in Plat Book P-27 at page 626 or S/MELISSA C. BURTON, Clerk of & General as shown by the New Cooper Plat. County, Oconee County, South ALSO: Any right, title, or interest that Carolina Landscaping Grantor may have in the "Boat 06/16/2021 House"or in the real property on HOME IMPROVEMENT Got Some Spring Pressure Washing & Bush Hogging which it is located as shown by the Residential & Commercial New Cooper Platand any interest Repair Projects? McEwen that Grantor might have in the land A Touch of Fire.. FREE ESTIMATES! lying below the 800 contour as Tree Service shown by the New Cooper Plat or as Gas Logs & Fireplace Services (864)903-9743 appears on the ground. ALSO: No Job Too Hard To Handle Atwenty (20') foot non-exclusive [email protected] easement from Loran Pointe Circle to the Boat House Lot for the purpose • Topping of ingress and egress to the Boat • Removal House Lot Property conveyed by this deed as shown by the New Cooper S & K • Excellent Clean-up Plat, provided however, that the easement granted is for the property Tractor Service • Trimming & Brush conveyed by this deed. Reference is Chipping made to a plat by John D. Weiler dated September 20, 1993 and filed Hauling Gravel Liability & Workers with the records of Oconee County in Comp. Insurance Plat Book A220 at page 6 which Huge Yard Call Today! purports to show the Lot as Lot 3 and & Estate Sale Fireplace Construction Dangerous Tree Removal to plat by Mike Henderson ("Hender- 10054 Wells Hwy, Seneca 864-539-6289 Emergency Work Available son Plat") dated September 14, Sat 7/3 Gas Lines & 1988, revised September 30, 1988, 8am - 1pm Logs Installation 638-5754 710-5663 and October 10, 1988, filed with the Ford pedal tractor, tools, records of Oconee County in Plat antiques, vintage toys, Wood Stoves & Book A27 at page 7. This convey- Don't do it yourself, furniture, hammocks, lamps, Gas Appliances Installed ance is subject to the following: 1. PLUMBING The limitations and conditions as set collector items, hundreds of  find a Pro in the forth in a deed from ATTS to Bruce household items, gardening VETERAN’S DISCOUNT Clampitt, filed in Deed Book 554 at stuff, ladders, bird feeders,  Service Finder! page 283, records of Oconee electrical, shelving, picture Service County, South Carolina, that related frames, hundreds of $1 items, “We Will Beat Any to Property described as Parcel C, as and MUCH MORE! Competitors Price” 6ZD΍RUG shown by a plat prepared by Mike Finder: Henderson ("Henderson Plat") dated Insured & Certified September 14, 1988, revised Sep- Call or Email Andrew at J. Dalen Plumbling tember 30, 1988, and October 10, Professional LLC 1988, and recorded in Plat Book A27 864-888-7328 Building Services at page 7, of which this property is a [email protected] part. 2. An Easement of Crescent Need CARPENTRY Land and Timber to flood the Don’t Fight That Pipe, property to the 810 contour (all land PLUMBING lying below 810 feet below mean sea ELECTRICAL Call level as of time the easement was Czar granted) such easement being de- PAINTING scribed in full in the deed of Grace a Mike! Ables Dooley, dated July 31, 1967, and recorded in Deed Book 10-E at 30 years page 74. See also a plat filed on August 1, 1967, in Plat Book P-27 at experience The EASIEST way page 626. The 810 contour affecting place to find the right the property may be conveyed and Construction & Roofing, LLC HOME described in other deed to Crescent REPAIRS person for the job Land an Timber in which event, the WC & Insured property is subject to the easements • Service & Repairs you need done! in those deeds. 3. A sewer easement • Roofing that appears on the New Cooper to Plat. 4. All other encroachments as • Deck & Dock FREE ESTIMATES • Residential/Commercial appear on the New Cooper Plat or on Restoration 864-647-4705 the Henderson plat or as would be • 26 Years Experience discoverable by a visual inspection of • Painting John Dalen SORRELLS the property. This being the same • Gutters Inst. & Cleaning property conveyed to Dean D. Pistor live? Lic. Bonded & Insured • STUMP GRINDING by Daniel A. Fiore by deed dated Siding LEAVING SPOTLESS August 14, 2006 and filed with DETAILS, LANDSCAPING records of Oconee County in Deed 864-247-6762 SERVICE Book 1524 at page 269. Subject to 864-784-1148 & PRESSURE WASHING Turn your stumps into mulch! any and all other easements, restric- Residential & Commercial tions, covenants, conditions, rights- [email protected] Landscape Maintenance Free Estimates of-way, zoning rules and law and • Leaf Removal • Lawn Mowing Licensed & Insured regulations of record, as shown on • Underbrush Clearing • Mulch Installation Call 973-6676 said plat or existing onthe ground. • Yard Clean Ups • Pressure Cleaning 1200 Loran Pointe Cir, Seneca, SC To List Your 864-882-5054 29672 TMS#: 520-58-01-095 TERM- • Deck Staining/Painting SOF SALE: The successful bidder, Be Sure Neil Henderson Business In The other than Plaintiff, will deposit with 864-557-7496 CHRISTMAS TREE FARM the Oconee County Clerk of Court at 156 Radisson Rd., Seneca the conclusion of the bidding five Customers Service Finder! percent (5%)of its bid, in cash or Nov  Until Sold Out equivalent, as evidence of good faith, Mon-Sun • 10- same to be applied to the purchase Can Find You! Robinson Concrete price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs Call 973-6676 Finishing of Clemson ROOFERS No Dogs Allowed On Farm and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the to include your (Stop Cutting in The Field @ 5:30) last and highest bidder fail or refuse Over 40 yrs. Experience! scchristmastrees.org to make the required deposit at time business in the of bid or comply with the other terms all types of the bid within thirty (30) days, then Service Directory. Specializing in the Clerkof Court may resell the of concrete work! property on the same terms and • Service Finder: conditions at the risk of the said Demo highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for •Slabs The easiest way to find documentary stamps on the convey- •Golf Cart Pads ing deed. The successful bidder will Garrett • Metal Roofs the right person for the be required to pay interest on the •Stamped Concrete & More! amount of the bid from the date of • Storm Damage job you need done! sale to the date of compliance with Repair • Written Guarantee the bid at the rate of 10.000% per No jobs too • S/C Discount annum. Should Plaintiff or one of its big or small! representatives fail to be present at Service You Can Trust • 20+ Years Exp. the time of sale, the property shall be automatically withdrawn from said Please call sale. As a deficiency judgment is 20% Senior Discount 24 HOUR EMERGENCY being demanded, the bidding will 864-650-1843 or SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES remain open thirty (30) days after the Roof Repair & Replacement date of sale. THIS SALE IS ALSO 864-614-9269 FASTEST MADE SUBJECT TO ALL OCONEE Electrical SERVICE IN TOWN COUNTY TAXES AND EXISTIN- GEASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, Plumbing AND SENIOR LIENS AND/OR OTH- (C) (864) 213-7917 ER ENCUMBRANCES OF RE- Handyman Services Spring Home CORD. THIS PROPERTY IS SUB- or (864) 972-0619 JECT TO A SENIOR MORTGAGE FREE ESTIMATES! HELD BY SHELLPOINT MORT- LICENSED & INSURED! Improvement GAGE Top Notch Melissa C. Burton, Clerk of Court Tree & Lawn Service, LLC Oconee County 864-647-4577 Projects? TREE SERVICE Walhalla, South Carolina Stump Grinding ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF: Find [email protected] Jeriel A. Thomas Smith Pruning & Trimming Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing Excellent Clean Up & Myers, LLP ADVANCED Free Estimates! P.O. 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D6 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 CONSOLES: ‘But I promise you: I INDICTED: Trump called the still believe in prayer,’ Biden said case a ‘political Witch Hunt’

FROM PAGE D1 FROM PAGE D1 Carey Dunne, the top Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. they’ll survive or not.” prosecutor in the district “Companies that are be- a woman who was close to a couple and Biden, responding to what appeared The 73-year-old attorney’s office, said: “Pol- ing indicted, whether they their daughter who are still missing. to be the deadliest single-day calamity Weisselberg has inti- itics has no role in the jury are private or public, big or Few public figures connect as power- of his young presidency, also met first mate knowledge of the chamber, and I can assure small, face serious collat- fully on grief as Biden, who lost his first responders hunting for survivors in the Trump Organization’s you it had no role here.” eral consequences,” said wife and baby daughter in a car collision rubble in Surfside before the pause in financial dealings from The Trump Daniel Horwitz, and later an adult son to brain cancer. the search. Later, he and the first lady nearly five decades Organization The news a white-collar In the first months of his term, he has stopped by a memorial wall covered in at the company. The is the entity defense attorney. drawn on that empathy to console those flowers and photos of the missing, plac- charges against him through which comes as “Companies in who have lost loved ones, including the ing a bouquet next to a crayon drawing could enable prosecu- the former pres- the financial ser- more than 600,000 who have died in the that read “I love you.” tors to pressure him ident manages Trump has vices industry COVID-19 pandemic. The Bidens arrived in Florida a week to cooperate with the his many ven- are reluctant to In a quiet voice freighted with emo- after the collapse of the 12-story Cham- investigation and tell tures, including been more do business with tion, Biden on Thursday described his plain Towers South beachfront condo- them what he knows. his investments them. Their own despair at having to wait to find minium killed at least 18 people and left Both Weisselberg and in office towers, seriously access to capital out about how family fared after a crisis 145 missing. Hundreds of first respond- lawyers for the Trump hotels and golf is limited or cut like the one experienced in Surfside. He ers and search-and-rescue personnel Organization pleaded courses, his discussing off.” spent more than three hours privately have been painstakingly searching the not guilty. Weisselberg many marketing Weisselberg speaking with those grieving, addressing pancaked rubble for potential signs of was ordered to surren- deals and his a possible came under the group first and then moving family life. No one has been rescued since the der his passport and was TV pursuits. scrutiny in to family to listen to their stories. Biden first hours after the collapse. released without bail, Trump’s sons comeback run part because of spoke of wanting to switch places with a “This is life and death,” Biden said at a leaving the courthouse Donald Jr. and for president in questions about lost or missing loved one and lamented briefing from officials about the collapse. without comment. Eric have been his son’s use of that “the waiting, the waiting, is unbear- “We can do it, just the simple act of In a statement, Trump in charge of 2024. a Trump apart- able.” everyone doing what needs to be done, condemned the case as a day-to-day oper- ment at little or “The people you may have lost — makes a difference.” “political Witch Hunt by ations since he no cost. they’re gonna be with you your whole The president said he believed the fed- the Radical Left Dem- became president. Weisselberg’s son life,” he told the families. “A part of your eral government has “the power to pick ocrats.” Weisselberg’s In addition to exposing Barry — who managed a soul, a part of who you are.” up 100 percent of the cost” of the search lawyers said he will the Trump Organizations Trump-operated ice rink in Biden told the families that it can be and cleanup and urged local officials to “fight these charges.” to fines, the criminal Central Park — paid no re- “harder to grieve in public than it is in turn to Washington for assistance. The case is being led case could make it more ported rent while living in private, so I know there’s an extra burden “You all know it, because a lot of you by Manhattan District difficult for the business to a Trump-owned apartment on you all.” have been through it as well,” Biden Attorney Cyrus Vance secure bank loans or strike in 2018, and he was charged “But I promise you: I still believe in said. “There’s gonna be a lot of pain and Jr. and New York At- deals — a hit that comes just $1,000 per month — far prayer,” he said. “You’re in my prayers.” anxiety and suffering and even the need torney General Letitia at a particularly bad time, below typical Manhattan The president, whose remarks were for psychological help in the days and James, both Democrats. with the company already prices — while living in translated into Spanish, urged the months that follow. And so, we’re not Vance has been inves- reeling from lost business a Trump apartment from families to “never give up hope,” even as going anywhere.” tigating a wide range because of the coronavirus 2005 to 2012, the indictment the search and rescue operation paused Biden was briefed on the situation of matters involving and the backlash over the said. early due to structural concerns with the with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Mi- Trump and the Trump remaining portion of the building. ami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Organization, such as Attendees could be seen with tears in Cava, as well as the state’s two Repub- hush-money payments their eyes as Biden closed out his re- lican senators, Marco Rubio and Rick made to women on Experienced • Local • Family Owned marks, and he and wife, Jill, spent the Scott. The mayor, a Democrat, saluted the Trump’s behalf and next few hours visiting privately with the efforts to cross party lines in an “unprec- whether the company families. He later told reporters that he edented, devastating disaster” and said falsified the value of 1 was amazed by the families’ “resilience, the unified government and community its properties to obtain 9 YEARS! their absolute commitment, their will- response “is what gives us hope.” loans or reduce its tax ingness to do whatever it took to find an DeSantis, a rumored Republican 2024 bills. answer” as to what happened. presidential candidate, told Biden the The news comes as He said the families asked him the most “cooperation has been great,” declaring Trump has been more Sales • Marketing • Rentals • Property Management “gut-wrenching” questions, including that the administration has “not only seriously discussing a whether there was any hope of finding been supportive at the federal level, but possible comeback run survivors or whether they would be able we’ve had no bureaucracy.” for president in 2024. to recover the bodies of loved ones. As Biden pledged federal help and re- He has ramped up his Recalling the car accident that killed peatedly pointed to the bipartisan nature public appearances, his wife and daughter and badly injured of the response, he touched DeSantis’ including holding his Lisa Ancona, Broker/Owner his two sons, Biden spoke about his boys’ hand to underscore the point. first rallies since leaving uncertain fate, saying “it’s bad enough “You know what’s good about this?” the White House. 102 N. Fairplay St • Seneca to lose somebody but the hard part, the Biden asked. “It lets the nation know we In announcing the 864-882-6670 • carolinahomesc.com really hard part, is to not know whether can cooperate. That’s really important.” grand jury indictment,

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Shore taken to AnMed Health the hospital with gunshot Union man wanted by ON A STREAK has narrowed its field of candidates to three men who said in a and was pronounced dead wounds to the legs. Jones Westminster police in INSIDE are vying for the responsibility of managing the daily news release atClemson 11:19 pm.,baseball according to said Cleveland was want- Sunday’s shooting of two Scoreboard C2 operations of 11 city departments and 250 employees. the death has the release. ed by WestminsterClemson police C4 people died from a self-in- wins eigth straight, been ruled a Shore told The Journal Clemson C4 flicted gunshot wound beating USC Upstate on SEE DEATH, PAGE A3 suicide. Cleveland had “suffered a Monday night in Ander- Cleveland C3 The Journal C1 tS The release gunshotWednesday. wound.” son, according to Ander- Sports Editor:por Eric Sprott | [email protected] | (864) 882-2385 said the Anderson Police SsonSports Writer:County Michael Coroner Crouchley | [email protected] Greg | (864) 882-2386 Administrator Shore.Thursday, May 6, 2021 Golf super INSIDE | INDECISIVE | HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER Scoreboard C2 HEARD Costly errors sink the Horse racing C2 league resurfaces against it. I don’t see High schools C4 BY DOUG FERGUSON why anyone would be for Braves in loss to Blue ASSOCIATED PRESS it.” C3 The topic finalists discussThe Journal C1 Jays on Tuesday. OCONEE COUNTY CHARLOTTE, N.C. — tbecame Sthe tfocus of S Dominance Sports RoryEditor: McIlroy Eric Sprott returned | [email protected] | (864) 882-2385 por chatter at to the site of his first Sports Writer: Michael Crouchley | [email protected] Hollow | (864) 882-2386 SPGA Tour victory and Club, where Wednesday,made it Mayclear 12, Wednesday 2021 that he is more interest- the Wells Lions earn big win Fargo Cham- ed in creating his place McIlroy approach to job pionship in history than chasing Carolina’s MVP of the over Chester to Saudi-backedTigers money takein a begins down on Thursday with rival in the third Gamecocks with a single. three-game season at series. homeadministrator to avoid Andy sweep proposed super league. Southanother Carolina strong (28-18). field. The J.D. Brock drove in an Next up, The Tigers advance in playoffs THEJustin JOURNAL Thomas STAFF wasn’t P.J.players Labriola had earned a previously insurance run for the BYtravel GREG to Tallahassee OLIVER to Blondeau, Greer chief far behind in that line ofhis firstscheduled career mandatory win after Tigers in the sixth, before takeTHE on JOURNAL No. 10 Florida financial officer David BRU NIMMONS CLEMSONthinking. — The pitchingmeeting 0.2 scorelesson Tuesday South Carolina’s Jeff State in a three-game se- FOR THE JOURNAL ClemsonThe baseball topic occupying team inningsnight in with relief, Commission- while Heinrich got a run back ries, beginning Friday at Seifert and Peachtree bouncedmost back of the from chatter get- at Nicker Hoffman Jay Monahan. pitched on a solo homer in the 6 p.m. on ACC Network. ANDERSON — After running ting sweptQuail over Hollow the Clubweek- ahead1.2 inningsAccording to record to several his eighth inning. CLEMSON — As Clem- City, Ga., city manager through opponents in the regular end inof emphatic the Wells fashion Fargo Cham- fourthplayers save ofwho the attended season. Clemson sealed the win Clemson 7, USC Upstate 2 Jonathan N. Rorie were | son CityUSC Council 000 010 010 — 2begins 8 1 named season, the Daniel High School on Tuesdaypionship night, is renewed beating ef- Clemsonthe meeting, starter CarterMonahan with three insurance runs | PAGE LABEL EVEN forts by a “Super League reiterated what he told CU 000 031 03x — 7 6 1 girls soccer team expected a chal- rival South Carolina to Raffield tossed three score- in the bottom of theinterviewing eighth, Pitching its three final- lenge come playoff time. close Golf”out the to three attract game top less playersinnings more as well, than while a year thanks to a home run WP — Labriola, 0.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 The Lions will have series.players for a concept of Southago Carolina’s when the Danielproposed from Dylan Brewer,city and ad-ER, 1 K, 0 BB ists to keep waiting for Playingteam the golf final played game around Lloydsuper suffered league the — loss. then RBI-single from Kierminis- Mer- LP — Lloyd, 2.1 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 1 ER, last that challenge after a the world for massive known as the Premier 1 K, 1 BB of a three-game series that South Carolina opened edith and a double-steal S — Hoffmann, 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 commanding 11-0 win riches. Golf League — made its started back in February, the scoring with a solo from Max Wagner.trator ER, 1 K, 0 BB week. COURTESY OF THE ACC THE to open up the playoffs. The Daily Telegraph first pitch: Players who Parker received the Hitting the Tigers avoided a sweep homer from Wes Clarke in “They played really INSIDE final- USC — Mendham, 3-5; Robinson Coun- to thein Gamecocks London reported with a the the topjoin of will the be fifth suspended inning, Bob Bradley Award as well today,” Daniel league is prepared to of- from the PGA Tour and 2-4; Clarke 1-4, HR, R, RBI, BB Clemson’s Max Wagner, right, and J.D. Brock celebrate TELL WILLIE Obituaries7-2 win atB2 Doug Kingsmore but Clemson hit back with Clemson’s MVP of theists CU — Parker 1-2, RBI, 2 BB; Brock cil has head coach Chad Perry Loadfer fees ranging from $30 could be banned perma- after scoring on Tuesday against South Carolina. 11 StadiumComics B3 in Clemson. three runs in the bottom three-game season series. 1-1, 3B, R, RB; Wagner 1-2, 2B, 2 said. “We know that at Thank you for PuzzlesClemsonmillion B4 (23-21) to $50 had million five of thenently. frame — with two Andrew Eyster receivedlater the R, 2 BB sched- any point we’re goingork s B5 pitchersto marquee see the mound players, in- runs scoringStill unclear on an is error, how Tom Price Award asthis South uled to face a team that canork s the high praise. cluding Dustin Johnson this would affect the The Journalon Tuesday B1 as they only and James Parker driving Seifert beat us, W so we’re going Rorie ood W and Justin Rose, to join world ranking or invita- week, meet- ood allowed two runs to No. 16 G to prepare and play our a new circuit that would tion to the majors, even Blondeau The Submit community news, calendar events,best celebrations soccer.” and obituaries to [email protected] begin playing as early as a spot in the Ryder Cup, The Lions, taking on September 2022. because it is not known ingsTigers’ on May Cagle, 14, 17 and Rittman Wednesday, May 5, 20210 Jour- the Cyclones at Ander- “He has listened to if |any player has agreed nal reached out to the | 19 to interview each son University due to adverse field | HIGHtheir SCHOOL presentation, SOCCER like to the money. | PAGE LABEL ODD headline All-ACC honorees conditions, seemed unstoppable all the other top players. Thomas said he was candidates to learn more candidate separately. process and we’re not offensively behind a strong senior No commitment whatso- unaware if the league B5 BYCandidates MICHAEL CROUCHLEY will alsodone playing, and weTHE JOURNAL group that accounted for nine of ever,” Johnson’s manag- invited him to join — if about them and how they THE JOURNAL still haven’t achieved Daniel’s 11 goals er, David Winkle, said in so, his manager hasn’t of bull might approach the job PAGEour ultimate A3 goals.” History a text. told him. “We knew this year could be a SEE FINALISTS, McIlroy, who turned 32 CLEMSON — After Earning first-team special year because of the leader- “I don’t know where in Clemson. winning the ACC reg- All-ACC honors along ship that they possess,” Perry said on Tuesday, was the first it’s going to go because Acting Clemson city ‘We’replayer to publicly oppose everybody feels notdiffer- done’ ular season champion- with Cagle were fresh- of his seniors. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 Flock of giant repeatsReece itself Murphree was particular- the new league more ently and everybody’s in ship in its firstCalifornia complete condors man outfielder McK- season while winning enzie Clark and junior ly impressive from that group with than a year ago. He has different places in their uring the Middle Ages, people JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL been elected chairman career,” Thomas said. nearly 90 percenttrashes of itswoman’s outfielder/utility home player thought diseasestwo were goals caused and by two assists in the Lions pounce regular seasonTEHACHAPI, games, Calif.Marissa Guimbarda. noxious vaporsfirst in the half air. at the helm of the Lions of the Player Advisory “For me, I personally D it came as little surprise Freshman infielder/ In 1350, the Blackoffense. Plague wiped out one- onCouncil, Berea, meaning he am about being No. 1 in (AP) — Giant California third of the world’s population.“I think Englandwe were very confident,” Daniel’s Lauren Watrous leaps over the Chester goalkeeper during the Li- will be the first for- the world and winning Tuesday whencondors the Clem- are rare —outfielder but Alia Logoleo and France were so incapacitated that they ons’ win on Wednesday night at Anderson University. eign-bornI player wish to join somebodyas many majors as I can wouldWALHALLA pay for myproduced golf withson his softball notteam at rakedCinda Mickols’and graduate infielder called a truce to their war. The VikingsSEE LIONS, PAGE C3 the PGA Tour’s board of and winning as many trips. No presi-in numeroushome. accolades Ansley Gilstrap were NEWS? lost the ability tothe plunder British and feudal pillage, system and punch ticket dent has vaca- | directors. tournaments as I can from the leagueAbout office. 15 to 20 ofsecond- the and third-team collapsed due to the eco- tioned as ASSOCIATED PRESS | PAGE LABEL EVEN McIlroy referenced the and doing historical Utility acegiant Valerie endangered honorees, birds respectively. nomic impact. Willie, frequently failedto State attempt to create a things on the PGA Tour. Cagle was namedhave recently both takenMeanwhile, a Two lefthanded California condors The first time a vac- I watch “The and lavishly cine was administered European Super League “I feel like the next 10 the ACC Playerliking and to the housepitcher in the Millierest Thomp- on Cinda Mickols’ Daniel boys blank BY ERIC SPROTTRifleman” on as Trump in South Carolina was in football,THE JOURNALTV in and which was years of my career could Freshman ofcity the of Year, Tehachapi son and joined Cagle,porch railing Clark in Tehacha- during the smallpox epi- Tell while he made quite a mess. pi, Calif. while Clemson’s John and Logoleo on the demic that swept through 12 clubs werewondering founding how really be my prime and was sup- FILE Mickols’ daughter,All-Freshman Team. Charleston in 1738. Chester in first round GREENVILLEmembers.many The — When shotsbacklash I want to take advantage Mother’sposedRittman to wasDay honored as Seana Quintero of SanCagle, onetry of harmless the hazing like Smallpox was a constant up four assists, while boilingwas it down,so strongdoes Luis he that fire nine in of it here.” be leadingthe league’s Coach of the | threat to the colonists. It Francisco, began post- shouting and clapping or INKLINGS BRU NIMMONS playing a big part in Luis Lezamaclubs said — the includingthe game opening? all Money has been at the this coun-Year. nation’s top two-way was repeatedly carried Lezama’s first ing photos of the rowdy spraying water. FOR THE JOURNAL plan wassix from simple Trivia:England as could The — rifle forefront of discussions Cagle was also named players, is the first play- into Charleston Harbor half hat trick. try. guests on Twitter. “It is not unusual to LYNDA by sailors. Alexander Gar- announcedis not they of would‘SOthat SURREAL’ since Hideki Matsuyama a first-team All-ACC er in league history to be Tuesday night for the ie Willie says: She told the San Fran- see large congregations ABEGG den, a Scotsman who did “That’s withdraw.era, but later. performer and was a be named either the ACC ANDERSON — Taking $ 00 Daniel High School boys’ left Augusta Nationalll 1 Wi I wish some- cisco Chronicle the birds of condors in certain not have enough money to what Ezra the field after the Daniel PHOTOS BY NORM CANNADAsoccer | THE JOURNAL team.“PeopleAlways can seeTop-seeded tried it to Tigerswith his Masters green member of the ACC Player of Pitcher of the does,” Daniel body would pay showed up at her moth- high use areas like the finish his medical education, inoculated Thursday,girls 11-0 May thomping 13, 2021 of Withfor a whattrip to countis, Colum- which the shots,is a jacket. The tour finally event providesAll-Freshman Team, safeYear while also being CALL 916-9749 for my golf. We half of Charleston’s 4,000 residents during ournalhead coach money grab,but never whichopen could is ACC tourneyinformed players two both of whicher’s were home sometimecrowned last theregion league’s where this inci- ournalChester, the Daniel High bia to play for State title weekend. dent occurred,” especial- When You a two-week period and Thewas credited director with Vol. 117of No.the 94 Oconee County Animal Shelter was fired B1inPhilip March Boyer. for falsifyingfine if that’scome documents upwhat with you’re a weeksabout C1 ago the of a “Playeradoption need to recall thatlittered with Tigers as Freshman of the Year. he School boys soccer team on the line at Berea, the he J play today. saving numerous lives. However, many J Mayor Dan Alexander, back left, signed a proclamation in support of organ donation during a special event at City Hall on President Obama’s The birds have trashed ly when feeding, Fish “He’s just a playing golfnumber. for is to Impact Program”A uniformed worth well. All totaled, the She’s first in the con- Charlestonians opposedof the Mack,inoculations,T a 1,000-poundMonday morning. Jersey Those taking bull, part in the waslast event tasked year.included with State the Sen. very Thomas Alexander11 and, from left, Seneca CityLions Council- came in with a T eight years of the deck — ruining a and Wildlife spokeswom- D1 considering them an interference with Aquarium getting 5 Beluga whales from Canada. gamer.“ make as muchWillie money says: as $40 millionpoliceman that would Tigers placed a league- ference in total bases woman Denise Rozman, Amy Cheff andsame Donate matchup Life South duringCarolina CEOthe and executive director Tracy Moore. Rozmansingular donated focus. golf and annual spa cover, decorative an Pam Bierce said in an nature. SPECIAL aDELIVERY: kidney to Cheff during surgeries on March 16. April is Organ Donation Month, but AlexanderThe and MooreLions decided to movepossible,” InterestingMcIlroy said. question. be distributed pulled to up the in top an best nine players on the (113), while she’s second first round of the Class “We just tried to domi- family Hawaii email. “Unfortunately, In 1918, Charleston was dealing with an the proclamation to MayColonial 3 so that Pipeline Cheff would restarts be recovered operations enough to after attend major the event. hack. big first half That was a great show unmarked car, got flags and lawn orna-in both ERA (1.15) and 3A playoffs on Wednes- nate,”“Totally the senior fine. all-state Then go 10 players who move the outdoorvacations costAll-ACC outing Team. outbreak of typhoid when a mysterious ments. Plants have been they sometimes perceive BACK IN BUSINESS: was kicked and do that— a if real that’s classic. what Theneedle in outgolf, with based a small on “Really it’s a tribute slugging percentage new bug arrived. The Spanish flu had day night. midfielder said. “We taxpayers $85 Mainknocked Street over, railingsWalhal- houses and decks as suit- off by a makes youopening happy. theme But at themetrics be- relatedbag from to fana fast- to our entire program,” (.819). Cagle is also tied spread across England, France, Germany Not to be outdone, the knew it was going to be a Long told the million. The cost scratched and there’s able perch locations.” and Spain, but seemed to burn itself out Lezama goal I think theginning top play- of each episodeengagement. food restaurant BY LAUREN PIERCE Rittmanla’s said. Downtown “You Artfor second and in home runs www.thebetterfurnitureoutlet.com Shelter director firedLion boys matched theover BY RILEY falsified MORNINGSTARtough battle, bull but we want- adoption docs of Air Force One poop everywhere. California condors during the summer. However, the wilySCHOOLS off the pass ers in theshowed game — Lucas I’m McCainThe superand league walked is over have to embrace this (14), while she’s third in virus mutated and turned more deadly. effort in a dominating 0 THE JOURNAL ed to dominate them.” THE JOURNALand other govern- “She’s definitely frus- almost vanished in the from White to just speakingwalking my owndown the streetaimed at rewardingto the man. the success,Mother’s and you have Day to Brunchbatting average (.420) By October, the flu was everywhere, and 11-0 win to advance in the And that the Lions did, investigator he ment planes, as trated but also is in awe 1980s before the few re- of a town while rapid-fir- They talked and enjoy the moment. We’ve and fourth in RBI (40) Charleston officials ordered all schools, playoffs. set the tone, followed by findingpersonal the back beliefs of the — I’m top players. Still, a $40 well as helicopters, was heldof this andSaturday knows what and maining birds were cap- churches and theaters closed. All meetings ‘Giving people hope’playing thising hisgame Winchester to try 44-40 the policeman worked very hard for and doubles (11). “It was a great win,” goals from Liam Desjar- net three times — with million bonus pool is an unusual experience tured and placed in zoos and events were banned. William T. Rus- 1892 model rifle that left the bag and cargo planes, armoreddrew hundreds of“I visi-try not to think Masks no longerDaniel required junior Ezra White dins inside and Xander Smi- schoolLezamato cementcontributing buildings my place a in miniscule compared WALHALLA — As all of these awardsthis is,” to Quintero be said of for captive breeding. A sell, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese thoughtGov. Henry people cars, Secret Service SENECA — A South Carolina Lawhistory En- andhad my been legacy modified with at the the Publicreturned Invest- to his car. What- rolling in, and you want that I’m the face of the 1801 Sandiver Blvd. (Hwy. 123), Seneca • 882-3777 of Charleston, wrote that American sol- be provided to schools, thesaid. “We Spearman:all like to score Govley in just ‘inciting the first ten hysteria’goal and anby assist allowingtrigger — in and lever. opt-outMcMaster Chuck ever he brought in the bag the communityprotection rises and advancetors excitedher mother. to be outside.few hundred birds are diers deserved to know people in Charles- BY GREG OLIVER state agency rescinded its minutes. and to win major cham- listensment Fund of Saudi Ara- to be proud ofThe that. U.S. But Fish andprogram — we have a Mayor signs proclamationgoals firstforcement and today supporting we DivisionIn guidance organ investigation sent todonation the opening into the half en route was being consumed when communications and now in the wild. As con- ton were praying for them in church and THE JOURNAL requirement on Wednes- Connors, the actor, fired we’re aThe mature first-of-its-kind enough Limited Stock meshed prettyBY quickly. MEG KINNARD LezamaState and Sen. Jose Thomas Liz- Alexander,to a 3-1apionships victory over and tothe win the as Southbia, with assets of some from the difficulties of Wildlife Service, which dors re-colonize parts of state education superin- medical staff all getting “that this consolation is denied them by a day morning. leader in the S.C. General Assembly 12 shots withfrom theCarolina rifle inthe I left. areaThere were no guns, group to understand SEE CLEMSON, PAGE C3 It was a goodOconee startASSOCIATED to thePRESSCounty arditendents addedAnimal on three Wednesday, goals Shelter Bulldogs resultedbiggest that tournaments secured in in $350 billion, a source of runs a program to save their historical range, drastic law of dubious scientific value.” WALHALLA — Effec- The decision has left encouraging organ donation, got a those opening credits.Education no chase, no shooting. flown 4,762 miles to event featured local education officials said the world. super league funding. COVID-19, more and that this is part of the Science proved the bishop was wrong.tive today, school districtsBY NORMeducation CANNADA officials less playoffs.” over thelittle next emotional ten minutes talking to thoseDaniel’s at sixth McCaintrip to the fires sevenSuperinten- shots Just one policeman doing Hawaii came out of our the species from extinc- people could increasing- JERRYTHE JOURNALBEARD | THE JOURNAL shelterCOLUMBIA —director the agencyRodney could find Long being“I’m fired very much Cities that acted quickly to shut down across the state of South than thrilled with the wayWhite orchestrated the the proclamation ceremonyClass about 3Ahis Statein champi- the first close-updent Mollyand a good deed for someone more communitypockets. events It’s a nice gig if tion, responded on Twit- ly find themselves inter- suffered fewer deaths. San Francisco Carolina can no longer McMaster handled the South Carolina’s “noSEE legal DANIEL, grounds” PAGE forC3 “would not be PAGE A2 Hours: M & Tu/Th & F 10 AM-6 PM • Sat 10 AM-4 PM Daniel offenseover to perfec-falsified adoptiongrandmother, documents,Hattie Cleveland,onship, who andwhile its first since Spearman you can get it. SEEter. TheOUTING, agency noted acting with the “curious, public schools chief on the governor to set aside five more as the camera probably in need. them, almost exclusively to Miss A Day required all residents to wear masks inrequire masks toSENECA be worn — Withsituation. a recent recipient was blind for 50-60 years of her life, speaks are on the horizon for that the house is in his- intelligent, social” birds, tion on theWednesday day picking said that the a policy instituted by winning its fourth cham- public, a move thatDaniel’s created a Jackbacklash Pukersonin school dribblesbuildings.of a new the kidneyball during and“We her were Daniel’s donor disappointed look- pointing out that transplants were switches to anotherduring view. Willie says: the benefit of Trump’s own state’sother governor possible had no another constitutional group called the “Anti-Maskfirst round League.” playoff SanGov. win Henry over McMaster ingChester on, Seneca at AndersoninMayor the lack Dan of AlexanderUniver- communica- not available to her. pionship in 2003.Did you know Lucasa news Yep. This is the kind of properties. This was one Catch ya later! toric condor habitat, and Bierce said. legal basis for allowing officer, under his or her Walhalla. Francisco relaxed itssity controls, on Wednesday includingreleased night. an executivesigned aor- proclamationtion and supporting support shown to “She just never had the opportunityNow in his 10th season acceptingconference of the Willie suggested that Mickols parentsviolations to opt their wereown powers and not due McCain was only shown untold story we would of his legion of “conflicts the mask directive, and cases rose. Hadder Tuesday nightorgan imme- donationour Monday schools morning by the gover-at to do that, but it certainlyOUR made meVIEW last month children out of wear- to an emergency decla- as the Lions’ headsmoking coach, a cigarette once never ever know about of interest.” This from a it left its controls in place, the city coulddiately allowingCity parents Hall. nor with the announce- aware,” he said. “She was an inspi- in Colum- not intended to ingalso masks revealed. in schools, ration. Phillip Boyer was proud man who mocked Presi- COMMENTS ARE have reduced deaths by 90 percent. Moreto decide if studentsWhile wear April isment officially of his executiveOrgan order ration to see, becauseTO she READ participat- A RELATEDin the whole series,bia. in if you hadn’t written writing that Gov. Henry On Tuesday, the gov- than 50 million people died worldwidemasks in classrooms. last night,” School District of the way theseason Lions (18-4) one, episodeideaASSOCIATED one? PRESSsomeone in. Yet, there are thou- dent Obama for playing reflect views of The Journal’s man- Quality Without Compromise Donation Month, the mayor said he Long was ed in life. She was able to do many McMaster is “inciting ernor issued an execu- JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL from the Spanish flu. OutWhile South Carolinawanted De- to delayof the Oconee officialf County proclama- superin- things — virtually anythingEDITORIAL,took a sighted to the TURN pitchChuck on Tues- Connors, on the sands of police officers golf (many fewer times and agement or staff and are the opin- hysteria and sowing In the 1950s, the devastating effects ofpartment of Educationtion until of- Amytendent Cheff was Michael available Thorsland person could PAGE do.A5 She loved to crochet. division”fired as theby school SEE HYSTERIA, day, putting Bereaother (14-5) hand, smoked 60 doing kind deeds, big over an eight-year period) ions of readers submitting them. polio infected 58,000 people, killing moreficials said Tuesdayto attend. night Cheff said has Wednesday.spent most of “The the She had a Braille Bible. TOIt was PAGE just A4. year ends. when they won their third back on its heelscigarettes almost (three packs) and small, above and during his presidency. We The Journal makes no guarantee of than 3,000 and paralyzing 21,000, the face covering guidelinespast six weeks in North Carolina after Oconee County amazing to see her read that Bible. I with ties to the SEE MASKS, PAGE A5 out six and walked one, straight NL East title. From left, Daniel’s Eddie Merck, Xander Smiley,all knowJose Lizardi our leaders and Cole need Robbins their cele-accuracy. As for answers, ol’ majority of whom wereOzuna children. Swim-would remain hits inreceiving effect un- a grandkidney donated by her slam, Bravesthink beat about how far we’veNats comefrom with the outset, ina day. with Fried’s In Le- his later years, returnbeyond all over Ameri- ming pools were closed as year after year,til further guidancefriendbase could and hit.’” Seneca City Councilwoman loweringSheriff his ERA from Mike Washington’stechnology and Trea opportunities. zama I’m sending hein alived corner on a ranchbrate Smiley’sin cagoal every against single Barea day. in theTo Upperdowntime, State title but game notThe onat themostTuesday. impressiveWillie does his best to get it right. polio put thousands of peopleBY BENin hospitals, NUCKOLS DeniseOzuna, Rozman who at Wake popped Forest out Bap- 11.45 to 8.44. He had been Turnerjust hit so appreciativehis team-lead- of whatkick people that do XanderTehachapi, Smiley Calif.,(shelter) north prove received my point,the I visitingjust squadexcessive go into expense play Trump came in the final wheelchairs and iron lungs.controlASSOCIATED When Dr. PRESSJo- tistwith Health. the bases full on sidelinedCrenshaw since April 14 foring seventhto make homer,life better a for two- otherheaded people.” in justof seven Los min-Angelespandemic), and died youGoogled never “policehalftime officers with the 3-0 10 minutes, when junior “The Dolly Difference” nas Salk succeeded in creating a vaccine, “Today’s a special day,” Alexander He smiled as he talked about Tuesday and came in bat- with a strained right run drive in the eighth in- of lung cancerknow at only what’s goingdoing to good deedsadvantage. 2020.” Liam Desjardins• rushed• BUSINESS the public welcomed it. For the first time, told the crowd at City Hall. “It’s all misconduct in Rozman and Cheff and othersutes who to are set the tone. • HOME LIFE Excellent Customer Service Americans sided withWASHINGTON science and univer-OCONEE — For COUNTYaboutting giving .195, people did better hope when than they hamstring. ning offpart Josh of the Tomlin. organ donation A.J. effort.“A lot of these71 seniorsyears of age.happen. 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You Will Smith worked the 5 inches and his square- Your response to the Snitker said. “The break- had Nabors action when Kenneth Pa- putting an end to the infected by simply ta’sbreathing Freddie Tuesdayair in Freeman a room inspiringbleachers to her. in right-center records for a bull,in thataccording situation,” the senator toes,” his said. 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I like that we they have been provenWednesday to save lives. night. thingother is getting way better.the way The he incision did, is The mayor was asked at the end of ty Humane Society, Angel New- BEER plant “meansdered life to me.” by its owner in July 2020 beforeThe Atlanta being Brave’s Marcelit Ozuna into rounds thesecond basesystem. af- TO THE During a pandemic,“I history start tells laughing,” us it is almost•that Two healed.” looked employees a lot like lacked what games of this series, the don’t thegive meeting up and if he we is madean organ donor man said the roles of the humane SUNDAY “It means that I had an opportunity Subscribe Now Andwise to stay home, wear a mask in public The transplant also means she himself. ter hittingsociety a grandKEOWEE and slamOconee against County theAnimal Washington BREWING Nationals. 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Today in the animal shelter.’ The long hallway of animal cages at the property housing the Oconee “Was I able to give it as control changes underway Humane Society and the Oconee County Animal Shelter is open, some- much hands-on as I want- • Humane Society responds VISITDr. Kim Sanders THE MARKET! • Two employees lacked thing new in recent months. Humane society officials said for years ed to? No, I was not,” he Friday certification in euthanasias, the door was mostly closed because of a clearly defined “edict” from added. “I spend every day killed nearly 300 cats animal control that the humane society stay on its side of the building. balancing the demands of Garden Plants Saturday • Where do we go from here? 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