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sults of the survey will ronment and the condition of makes neighborhoods great, Take survey about what you’d be used to help shape their neighborhoods. such as proximity to schools, the future vision for the Most questions ask partici- open spaces, trees, active neigh- like area to be like in the future Sumter community, which will pants to fill in a bubble. Some borhood groups, etc. Partici- help guide new development are about where they live, pants can rank neighborhood BY KAYLA ROBINS makeup and direction of the projects in both the city and while others rate quality-of-life problems and have the oppor- [email protected] city and county by taking a the county.” elements such as parks, down- tunity to type in their own posi- public survey, which will be The 14-question survey, town, race relations, traffic tive or negative feedback. If you had a chance to impact used to develop the Sumter which is open through Sept. 30, congestion, schools, etc. Partici- WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE how your community will look 2040 Comprehensive Plan. is designed to ask for public pants are also asked about how PLAN? and what it will have 20 years “This survey will be used input on the planning, zoning important growth and develop- from now, would you let your during the planning process to and development issues facing ment issues are, including new Planning commissions, voice be heard? gauge citizen attitudes about the city and county today and housing options, attracting new whether for cities, counties, City and county planners planning issues,” said George into the future, McGregor said. businesses, water quality, den- joint or consolidated govern- and leaders are hoping Sumter McGregor, planning director Questions ask about how resi- sity, environmental resources ments, must, by law, develop a residents take the chance to for the Sumter City-County dents feel about development, and protecting rural farmland. give their opinion on the future Planning Department. “The re- their priorities about the envi- One question simply asks what SEE 2040, PAGE A8 Jumping for teamwork, fun
The Brooklyn Jumpers show off their moves during the competition on Saturday.
PHOTOS BY BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM The Cincinnati Rope Twisters compete during the American Double Dutch League World Championship on Saturday at Sum- ter County Civic Center. The championship was a three-day event held almost annually in Sumter since 2003. Sumter plays host again to American Double Dutch League World Championship BY BRUCE MILLS County Civic Center. in the sport, Sumter has been the [email protected] The three-day event concluded on headquarters for the American Saturday with finals rounds in vari- Double Dutch League since 2003 on’t tell these kids and ous categories at the civic center. and hosted the annual world cham- Double Dutch is a jump rope rou- pionship event almost every year Dadults that their game tine but more complicated and diffi- since, according to Jean Ford, and activity isn’t a cult. A competitive jumper or team chairwoman and president of the of jumpers has to jump two ropes ADDL governing board. real sport. turned inward — “eggbeater style” Ford is from and lives in Sumter, That was the attitude of partici- — by teammates. has an obvious passion for Double More than 200 jumpers from around the world pants and coaches at last week’s Given its open arms and the hos- Dutch and played a part in the competed for trophies Thursday through Saturday American Double Dutch League pitality it has extended for many at the civic center. World Championship at Sumter years to participants from all over SEE JUMP, PAGE A8 Trump digs in on immigration despite outrage
BY ZEKE MILLER Trump declared the U.S. “will “I say it’s very strongly the the job that the American peo- General Jeff Sessions an- and KEVIN McGILL not be a migrant camp” on his Democrats’ fault,” Trump said ple expect us to do,” Homeland nounced the new “zero-toler- The Associated Press watch. Monday as his administration Security Secretary Kirstjen ance” policy that refers all Images of children held in rejected criticism that the poli- Nielsen said in an appearance cases of illegal entry for crimi- WASHINGTON — An un- fenced cages fueled a growing cy has resulted in inhuman before the National Sheriffs’ nal prosecution. Prior proce- apologetic President Donald chorus of condemnation from and immoral conditions. Association in New Orleans. dure had limited prosecution Trump defended his adminis- both political parties, four for- Trump pointed to more le- “Illegal actions have and must for many family entrants, in tration’s border-protection pol- mer first ladies and national nient policies under past ad- have consequences. No more part because regulations pro- icies Monday in the face of ris- evangelical leaders. The chil- ministrations that had not free passes, no more get out of hibit detaining children with ing national outrage about the dren are being held separately charged all migrants who had jail free cards.” their parents because the chil- forced separation of migrant from parents who are being crossed illegally. Nearly 2,000 children were dren are not charged with a children from their parents. prosecuted under the adminis- “We will not apologize for separated from their families crime and the parents are. Calling for tough action tration’s “zero-tolerance” poli- the job we do or for the job law during a six-week period in against illegal immigration, cy for illegal border crossings. enforcement does, for doing April and May after Attorney SEE OUTRAGE, PAGE A8
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The Charleston Symphony Or- chestra Brass Quintet will pres- ent a varied con- cert of “upbeat music” at the Summer Soiree presented jointly by the Sumter County Cultural Commission and the Heart of Sum- ter Neighborhood Association. The event will be pre- sented free to the public from 6 to 8 PHOTO PROVIDED p.m. Saturday at This video grab shows the man Patriot Hall, 135 suspected of vehicle thefts in Haynsworth St. three South Carolina counties. Lemonade and desserts will be provided at the Man’s identity family friendly event. sought in three PHOTO PROVIDED auto dealership Celebrate summer with music vehicle thefts BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected] Sumter County Sheriff's Of- Brass Quintet headlines Summer Soiree on Saturday night fice is seeking the public's help in identifying a man ac- BY IVY MOORE “I called Cleo (Klopfleisch), and she Sumter County Cultural Commission cused of stealing at least three Special to The Sumter Item and the Heart of Sumter board were is to make the arts and quality enter- vehicles from auto dealerships excited about it,” Colclough said. tainment accessible to everyone in the in Jasper, Sumter and Beau- Patriot Hall will be the site of a “They are great partners.” community and surrounding areas, fort counties. Summer Soiree from 6 to 8 p.m. Satur- “It’s kind of like a block party,” she also an aim of the S.C. Arts Commis- An incident report from the day. The event featuring the Charles- said. Depending on the weather, cano- sion. sheriff's office states the sus- ton Symphony Orchestra Brass Quin- py tents, tables and chairs will be set “We got a grant from the commis- pect — a white male who iden- tet is presented by the Sumter County up outside the auditorium at 135 sion,” Colclough said, “so admission tified himself as Brian Allen Cultural Commission and the Heart Haynsworth St. will be free to the public.” — entered a dealership in the of Sumter Neighborhood Association. The audience, she said, will get “an The Heart of Sumter Neighborhood 1200 block of Broad Street on Commission director Melanie Col- introduction to the Charleston Sym- Association will provide lemonade June 12 and asked to test drive clough said the concert is a good phony through the concert by the and desserts for the audience, also at a vehicle. event to celebrate summer and Patriot brass. This will be a good segue to the no charge. The suspect arrived at the Hall. symphony and to upcoming events at In the event the outside tempera- dealership in a tan 2016 Jeep “We’re located near the center of Patriot Hall. Hopefully, people will ture is too hot or the weather is other- Wrangler bearing a reportedly the historic district,” she said, “which want to see more.” wise inclement, the Summer Soiree stolen license plate from is a large part of the Heart of Sum- Colclough said the quintet will play concert by the Charleston Symphony North Charleston. ter,” so the collaboration seems a nat- a varied concert, with “some salsa, Orchestra Brass Quintet will be held That vehicle was also re- ural one. The members of the Heart show tunes, jazz — upbeat music. I inside Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth ported stolen from a dealer- of Sumter Neighborhood Association hope people will feel like getting up St. For more information, call the ship in Jasper County, states a were eager to be part of the event, she and dancing.” Sumter County Cultural Commission release from the sheriff's of- said. One of her goals as director of the at (803) 436-2263. fice. A value was not included. After receiving access to a tan 2017 Jeep Wrangler Un- limited Sahara, valued at $37,000, at the Sumter dealer- ship, the suspect allegedly told Sumter City Council to give final vote on budget employees he needed to go to the bank to get the money to BY ADRIENNE SARVIS $6 million general obligation public works department; reading of a request to re- purchase the vehicle. [email protected] bond that was approved in • First reading of an ordi- zone an approximately .99- Employees did not get a March; nance to annex 7.12 acres on acre parcel at 835 S. Harvin copy of the suspect's driver's Sumter City Council will • Final reading of an ordi- Old Field Road into the city; St. from residential-6 to gen- license before allowing him to meet today at 5:30 p.m. in nance to amend the city's • A resolution to authorize eral commercial; and first drive the vehicle, which had City Council Chambers, Community Development a mutual aid agreement be- reading of a request to dealership tags on it, states fourth floor of Sumter Block Grant budget for the tween Sumter Police Depart- amend portions of the city the release. Opera House, 21 N. Main St., 2018-19 fiscal year to reflect ment and city of Bishopville zoning and development Law enforcement was called to consider second and final the allocation of more funds Police Department; and standards ordinance to when the man failed to return reading of the city's bal- from U.S. Department of • A resolution to authorize make food trucks a tempo- to the dealership. anced 2018-19 fiscal year Housing and Urban Develop- a contract for the West rary use subject to annual The 2017 Jeep was later lo- budget of $67,218,077. ment; Hampton Avenue Water and review, to expand the dis- cated at an auto dealership in Other agenda items in- • Final reading of an ordi- Sewer Replacement Project tricts where mobile vendors Beaufort county where anoth- clude: nance of a lease-purchase that will be between Salem can operate and to expand er vehicle was stolen. • Final reading of an ordi- agreement not to exceed Avenue and Purdy Street. the types of vehicles permit- The suspect is described as nance to amend the city's $1,407,000 to purchase vehi- At 6 p.m., city council will ted to be used as mobile a white male, about 5 feet 10 2017-18 budget to include a cles and equipment for the hold public hearings for first vending units. inches, with tattoos on the in- side of his right forearm, his legs and his neck, wearing a baseball cap, jeans and a brown T-shirt, according to LOCAL BRIEFS South Sumter Park, 630 S. Sumter will perform fire hydrant flow tests the sheriff's office. St., where people of all ages can at its facility on U.S. 521 South on Agents with the State Law FROM STAFF REPORTS enjoy an evening of activities such Wednesday and Thursday between 8 Enforcement Division and in- as tennis, softball, track and field, a.m. and 4 p.m. vestigators from multiple South Sumter Park site of and art workshops. Water customers in the surround- counties between Sumter and Family Fun Days on Thursdays Continental Tire the Americas ing area may experience temporary Beaufort are coordinating on discolored water. the investigation. The community is invited to par- to perform hydrant flow tests Please contact the City of Sumter Any information can be re- ticipate in Sumter Family Fun Days Public Services Office at (803) 436- ferred to CrimeStoppers at from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Thursday in Continental Tire the Americas 2558 with any questions or concerns. 1-888-CRIMESC.
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Associated Press New York, were also told the new guide- And a Los Angeles bookstore called BIG WELLS, Texas (AP) — lines would prohibit much of the Potter- "Whimsic Alley" was sued by the com- At least five people were PHILADELPHIA — Warner Bros. is themed activities, which are typically pany over its overtly Hogwarts-ian killed and several others hurt cracking down on local Harry Potter free events. wares, from chocolate frogs to Gryffind- Sunday as an SUV carrying fan festivals around the country, saying It's all about protecting the trade- or scarves. They settled, but the store more than a dozen people it's necessary to halt unauthorized com- mark. ended up closing last year. The opening during a suspected "smug- mercial activity. Fans, however, liken "Warner Bros. is always pleased to of Wizarding World at Universal Stu- gling event" crashed while the move to Dementors sucking the joy learn of the enthusiasm of Harry Pot- dios Hollywood worked as a killing fleeing from Border Patrol out of homegrown fun, while festival di- ter fans, but we are concerned, and do curse for the mom-and-pop shop. agents in South Texas, au- rectors say they'll transfigure the events object, when fan gatherings become a Philadelphia Potter fan Sarah Mc- thorities said. into generic celebrations of magic. vehicle for unauthorized commercial Intyre thinks it's ridiculous for Warner The SUV carrying 14 people "It's almost as if Warner Bros. has activity," the company said. Bros. to target the festivals. went out of control at more been taken over by Voldemort, trying to Fans of the Philadelphia festival took "They are acting like the Dursleys," than 100 mph and overturned use dark magic to destroy the light of a to Twitter to try to get J.K. Rowling to said the 34-year-old yoga teacher and on Texas Highway 85, ejecting little town," said Sarah Jo Tucker, a help save the festival. A spokeswoman bookkeeper. She said they should be en- most of the occupants, Dim- 21-year-old junior at Chestnut Hill Col- for the author said she has no com- couraging communities to bring Harry mit County Sheriff Marion lege, which hosts a Quidditch tourna- ment. Potter to life. "Creating interest in the Boyd said. ment that coincides with the annual Ithaca's "Wizarding Weekend" grew franchise would increase revenue," she "From what we can tell the suburban Philadelphia festival. from a small celebration in an alleyway said. vehicle ran off the road and Philip Dawson, Chestnut Hill's busi- in 2015 to a full-fledged Potter-fest host- Companies are always concerned caught gravel and then tried ness district director, said Warner Bros. ing more than 20,000 fans last year, said about protecting their trademarks, said to recorrect," Boyd said, add- reached out to his group in May, letting Darlynne Overbaugh, the festival's di- Gregory Mandel, professor of intellec- ing that "caused the vehicle to them know new guidelines prohibit fes- rector. Warner Bros. sent her a letter in tual property law at Temple University. turn over several times." tivals' use of any names, places or ob- February. Warner Bros. has made a business deci- Four victims were dead at jects from the series. That ruled out ev- She said she understands the compa- sion to prevent these festivals from hav- the scene, Boyd said. He said erything from meet-and-greet with ny's need to protect the franchise, but ing any apparent association with them, at least one and possibly two Dumbledore and Harry to Defense she felt like her festival was helping to and to prevent any possible profiting off others died at a hospital. Against the Dark Arts classes. build it. the series, he said. The Border Patrol said in a "It was very quickly apparent (we) "I have a lot of disappointed people "Obviously one could argue that is statement Sunday night that weren't going to be able to hold festivals because there are certain aspects of fes- the wrong business decision and that by two other vehicles had been like years past," he said. The late Octo- tival I'm no longer able to do," she said, having these informal pop-up festivals, traveling alongside the SUV ber festival drew about 45,000 fans last like Sorting Hat demonstrations. Her it makes all the Harry Potter fans more earlier in the day. An agent year to the historic neighborhood's cob- group is committed to still providing a enthusiastic and more likely to go to the suspected they were conduct- blestone streets. This year, they will in- magical experience, she said, even if it movies and theme parks," he said. ing a "smuggling event," ac- stead have a "wands and wizards" fami- is one-that-shall-not-be-named. Lorrie Kim is a member of the Potter- cording to the statement, ly night and pub crawl and other magic- "Magic existed before Harry Potter, delphia club and huge Snape fan, and which did not elaborate. themed events — and people can still and you can't put a trademark on en- said she feels "disappointed and grim" The border agent stopped dress as their favorite characters. thusiasm and creativity," she said. to lose the festival. one of the vehicles, and an- "We want to make the best of it," he The festival crackdown is hardly the "Seeing the throngs of families of all other agent stopped a second said. first time Warner Bros. has put the ages enjoying the festival together, all one. Multiple people from Chestnut Hill isn't the only communi- Avada Kedavra on Potter-themed fun. 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resident Donald tories and facilities that pro- Trump appears to be- duce them. long to what might be Among the benefits prof- called the Benjamin fered: recognition of his dynas- DisraeliP school of diplomacy. ty and U.S. security guaran- The British prime minister tees, an end of sanctions, for- once counseled, “Everyone eign investment, a peace treaty likes flattery; and when you signed by the United States to come to Royalty you should lay replace the 65-year-old armi- it on with a trowel.” stice and the eventual with- At his Singapore summit, drawal of U.S. forces from the Trump smartly saluted a Korean peninsula. COMMENTARY North Korean general and Trump has already attended then lavished praise on Kim to one of Kim’s complaints. Jong Un as a “strong guy” with The joint military exercises we a “good personality” and a have conducted annually with Supreme Court’s big blow against “great negotiator.” “He’s South Korea for decades have funny, and ... very, very smart been declared by Trump to be ... and a very strategic “war games” and kind of a guy. ... His “very provocative” and country does love him.” voter fraud will be game changer have been suspended. Predictably, Trump is What is being asked being scourged for this. of Kim in return? BY DICK MORRIS and sence of a photo identifica- votes, was 2,736. But the Yet, during his trip to He must provide an EILEEN McGANN tion requirement in many state’s election officials re- Peking in 1972, Richard inventory of all nucle- states, these inaccuracies port that more than 6,540 Nixon did not confront ar weapons and where he 5-4 Supreme invite and enable voter voters used out-of-state Chairman Mao on his they are hidden, sur- Court decision up- fraud. driver’s licenses to vote in history of massacres Pat render them all, dis- holding an Ohio law It is just too easy for the election. This corrobo- and murder, though Buchanan mantle his plutonium that uses “special someone to show up at the rates media reports of large Tprocedures” to remove in- Nixon’s visit came in and uranium produc- polls and vote claiming to be numbers of Massachusetts the midst of Mao’s Cul- tion plants and shut valid voter registrations someone who is dead or has Democrats crossing the bor- tural Revolution, a nationwide down his testing sites, all from the rolls is a huge vic- moved. der to vote illegally. pogrom. under the watch of tory for election integrity. Indeed, North Carolina Since the 2016 election, Nor did Churchill or FDR at U.S.-approved inspectors. It opens the door to cur- reported that upward of only 15 percent of those their wartime summits con- He must renounce any and tailing drastically the too- 35,000 people might have who voted in New Hamp- front their ally Stalin for his all nuclear weapons forever frequent use of phantom double voted in the state in shire using out-of-state li- legendary crimes against hu- and accept a regime of interna- voters to game the electoral 2012, casting ballots there as censes have subsequently manity. Both gushed over tional inspections that would system. well as in another state. applied for and gotten an in- “Uncle Joe.” guarantee he never cheats on Ohio’s law stated that In his majority opinion, state license. Of those who Still, if the Trump-Kim ca- that commitment. when voters do not show up Justice Samuel Alito argued have not sought a New maraderie goes south and the Here is where the crunch in two consecutive elections, that the Ohio requirement Hampshire license after crisis of 2017, when war comes. Kim is being told that the state is to send out a was neither unduly burden- having voted using an out- seemed possible, returns, he must give up the weapons mailer asking the voter to some nor would it deter of-state license, only 3.3 per- Trump, as he concedes, will be whose very possession by him respond to keep his or her honest people from voting. cent have cars registered in charged with naivety for hav- are the reason why the world registration active. The “The notice in question New Hampshire. ing placed his trust in such a powers are paying him heed. mailer must include a here warns recipients that More consequential for tyrant. As leader of a country with a stamped, self-addressed unless they take the simple the country, Republican Yet, to Trump’s credit, we per capita income smaller than reply envelope to maximize and easy step of mailing Sen. Kelly Ayotte was de- are surely at a better place Haiti’s, Kim is being told he the convenience of replying. back the preaddressed, post- feated by Democrat Maggie than we were a year ago when must surrender the weapons If the state gets no response age prepaid card — or take Hassan by only 1,017 votes. Kim was testing hydrogen that placed him and North and the voter doesn’t vote in the equally easy step of up- So voter fraud might have bombs and ICBMs, and he and Korea in the world’s most ex- the next two consecutive dating their information on- left the GOP with only its Trump were trading threats clusive club, to which only elections, his or her name is line — their names may be current slender margin of and insults in what seemed the eight other nations belong: the dropped from the rolls. removed from the voting control in the Senate. prelude to a new Korean War. U.S., Russia, China, Britain, The Pew Research Foun- rolls if they do not vote dur- The Supreme Court deci- Whatever one may think of France, India, Pakistan and Is- dation has found that 24 ing the next four years,” sion will allow states to his diplomacy, Trump has, for rael. million voter registrations Alito wrote. “It was Con- clean up their voter rolls. now, lifted the specter of nucle- Will Kim, whose nuclear in the U.S. are “no longer gress’s judgment that a rea- Doubtless, the blue states ar war from the Korean penin- weapons have enabled him to valid or significantly inac- sonable person with an in- won’t do it. But we can hope sula and begun a negotiating strut on the world stage and curate.” That’s about 1 out terest in voting is not likely that swing states will and process that could lead to toler- trade insults with the president of every 8. to ignore notice of this that elections will be more able coexistence. of the United States, give them Pew reports that more sort.” honest in the future. The central questions to up to become the leader of a than 1.8 million deceased Indeed, voter fraud might emerge from the summit are poor backward nation, with people are listed as voters have helped Hillary Clinton © 2018 DICK MORRIS AND these: What does Kim want, half the population of South and almost 3 million have carry New Hampshire in EILEEN MCGANN and what is he willing to pay Korea and not even 4 percent registrations in more than the 2016 election. Her mar- for it? of the economy of the South? one state. gin of victory, in contesting DISTRIBUTED BY CRE- Transparently, he does not Will he give up his most reli- Combined with the ab- the state’s four electoral ATORS.COM want a war with the United able deterrent against an at- States. That black cloud has tack by the United States or WHO REPRESENTS YOU passed over. Second, Kim and China? North Korea have emerged In the Kim-Trump relation- SUMTER COUNTY (803) 773-0815 (home) [email protected] (803) 212-6148 (Columbia) COUNCIL [email protected] from their isolation in as dra- ship, this is where the rubber STATE LAWMAKERS Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, D-Manning matic a fashion as did Mao’s meets the road. Kim has seen DISTRICT 1 SUMTER CITY COUNCIL District 36 Christopher F. Sumpter II Rep. Will Wheeler, D-Bishopville PO Box 156, Manning, 29102 China in 1972. how Americans treat nations 1200 Broad St., PMB 180 MAYOR District 50 (803) 435-8117 (home) In 2018, the North was invit- — like Gadhafi’s Libya, Sad- Sumter, SC 29154 Joseph T. McElveen Jr. (803) 484-5454 (office, Bishopville) (803) 212-6108 (Columbia) (803) 305-9375 (cell) 20 Buford St. (803) 212-6958 (office, Columbia) ed to the Seoul Olympics. Kim dam’s Iraq and Iran — that de- [email protected] Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 428-3161 (home) Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, met twice with South Korea’s cline to develop or surrender (803) 773-0382 (803) 229-2407 (cell) D-Sumter president and twice with Chi- the kind of weapons his coun- DISTRICT 2 [email protected] District 35 Artie Baker WARD 1 Rep. Wendy C. Brawley, D-Hopkins PO Box 57, Sumter, 29151 na’s Xi Jinping. Vladimir Pu- try took decades to plan, test, 3680 Bakersfield Lane Thomas J. 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Hence the crucial question: (803) 436-2108 (fax) Sumter, SC 29151 D-Clarendon [email protected] It is unlikely Kim will be re- Will he ever really give them (803) 481-4284 District 64 Rep. Jim Clyburn — 6th District DISTRICT 4 treating back into the cloisters up? [email protected] 117 N. Brooks St. 319 Cannon House Office Building Charles T. Edens WARD 3 Manning, SC 29102 Washington, DC 20515 of the Hermit Kingdom after 3250 Home Place Road Calvin K. Hastie Sr. (803) 938-3087(home) (202) 225-3315 being courted by the world’s Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- Sumter, SC 29150 810 S. Main St. (803) 212-6929 (Columbia) 1703 Gervais St. (803) 775-0044 (home) foremost powers. thor of a new book, “Nixon’s Sumter, SC 29150 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 236-5759 (cell) (803) 774-7776 Rep. 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AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 The Military Order of the Pur- job fair will be held 11 a.m.- WEATHER ple Heart, General George L. 2 p.m. on Saturday, June Military Order of the Purple Heart to Mabry Jr. Chapter 817, will 23, at the South Sumter Re- ® host a cookouthost cookout from 11 todaya.m. source Center, 337 Man- AccuWeather ve-day forecast for Sumter to 1 p.m. today at the VA ning Ave. Find out if you Outpatient Clinic, 407 N. qualify for a home. Re- TODAY TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Salem Ave. Members of freshments, door prizes the chapter will be serving and fun for kids. all veterans visiting the The Heart of Sumter Neigh- clinic on that date. borhood Association (HSNA) The Carolina Coin Club will and the Sumter County Cul- Partly sunny and Mainly clear and Mostly sunny and Partly sunny and A shower and A thunderstorm very hot humid very hot hot t-storm around possible meet at 7 p.m. today at the tural Center will present a Parks and Recreation De- brass quintet from the 100° 75° 98° / 77° 98° / 76° 92° / 75° 92° / 75° partment building,155 Charleston Symphony Or- Haynsworth St. The club chestra 6-8 p.m. on Satur- Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 20% Chance of rain: 65% Chance of rain: 30% meets on the third Tues- day, June 23, in front of Pa- WSW 6-12 mph SSW 4-8 mph WSW 6-12 mph WNW 4-8 mph ENE 6-12 mph WNW 4-8 mph day of each month and triot Hall. 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National Federation of the Because of God We Can Out- Blind of South Carolina will reach Ministry will hold a meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON giveaway at 11 a.m. on Sat- July 10, at Shiloh-Randolph SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:11 a.m. Sunset 8:36 p.m. Lake pool yest. chg urday, June 23, at the Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Temperature Moonrise 12:35 p.m. Moonset 12:57 a.m. Murray 360 357.76 +0.03 home of Viola Shaw, 186 Contact Debra Canty, High 91° Marion 76.8 75.84 +0.02 First Full Last New Low 74° Green Lane, Bishopville. chapter president, at (803) Moultrie 75.5 75.43 +0.18 Normal high 88° Food will be served at 775-5792 or debra.canty@ Wateree 100 97.50 +0.02 Normal low 67° noon. Tickets will be frontier.com. June 20 June 28 July 6 July 12 drawn for cash prizes. 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AMATEUR GOLF Salzer wins Amateur Match Play
BY DENNIS BRUNSON to take a 2 up lead. He and Sowell halved [email protected] No. 12, traded 13 and 14 and halved 15. That had Salzer 2 up on No. 16. Both players Christian Salzer didn't take the easy wound up short of the green on the par-3 route, but he did take the one that led him No. 16. Sowell failed to convert his up-and- to victory in the 46th South Carolina Ama- down attempt, but Salzer drained a 4-footer teur Match Play Championship. to win the event. Salzer, the former Wilson Hall standout “It was nice to have my dad caddy for me and a rising junior in the North Carolina all week, and to win on Father’s Day was State golf program, defeated Logan Sowell special,” Salzer said. of Kershaw 3-and-2 in the championship The format for the event is players play match on Sunday at The Furman Universi- two rounds of stroke play to determine the ty Golf Club in Greenville. 32-player field for match play. Salzer fin- "It was pretty gratifying to win this ished in an 8-way tie for 15th with a score event," Salzer said on Monday. "I've been of 146 after stroke play and was the No. 21 working hard and I really haven't had seed going into match play. much to show for it in victories. It's frus- The highest score to make the match play trating when you're working, but you don't was 149. Another Sumterite, Charlie Dal- see results. It was nice to finally see the lery, shot a 149 but missed out on making hard work pay off." match play via a tiebreaker. Salzer found himself two down through "I (made the field) comfortably," Salzer five holes in the championship match, but said. "The objective was to get into match rallied back to square the match with a play." PHOTO PROVIDED BY CAROLINAS GOLF ASSOCIATION birdie on No. 9. And that's when he knew it would get dif- Sumter’s Christian Salzer displays the hardware he received after win- “All week my dad reminded me to stay ficult. ning the 46th South Carolina Amateur Match Play Championship on patient, and that’s exactly what I did," said "I saw that I would have to face Todd Sunday at The Furman University Golf Club in Greenville. Salzer, a ris- Salzer, who had his father serve as his White in the second round, and nobody ing junior at North Carolina State University and a former Wilson Hall caddy throughout the event following the standout, defeated Logan Sowell of Kershaw 3-and-2 in the champi- championship match. onship match. Salzer went on to birdie holes 10 and 11 SEE SALZER, PAGE B4
PRO TENNIS Palmetto Pro Open final scuttled No. 2 seed Lim retires with muscle problems in back before match BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT [email protected] The tennis enthusiasts that gathered around Hodgin Sta- dium Court at Palmetto Ten- nis Center on Sunday for the final of the Palmetto Pro Open went away disappointed after the match was decided when No. 2 seed Aliza Lim retired after a brief warmup. Top seed Taylor Townsend be- came the winner of the $25,000 LIM USTA Pro Circuit tournament when Lim was unable to take the court because of muscle fatigue and tightness in her back. Lim said she tried to make a go of it, but that it wouldn't have looked like a profession- al tennis match if she had tried to play. "I'm really disappointed for myself, but also for everyone at the tournament," Lim said. "It's not a great feeling pulling out of a final in a tournament, but I really couldn't stay out there. It would have been un- professional, and it would have looked bad for everyone. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Taylor Townsend won the $25,000 USTA Pro Circuit Palmetto Pro Open on Sunday at Palmetto Tennis Center when her opponent, second-seed- SEE PALMETTO, PAGE B4 ed Alize Lim, had to retire before the final match with muscle-related problems in her back. It is Townsend’s second victory at the PTC.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PRO GOLF USC’s Martin understands Koepka could use more wins, Bowen’s choice to leave but for now, majors define him BY PETE IACOBELLI son — his second full year on AP Sports Writer the bench — because of his alleged involvement in the BY DOUG FERGUSON That's likely to change. It might have to for COLUMBIA — South Caro- scandal. AP Golf Writer Koepka to get the recognition he deserves, lina's Frank Martin under- "Am I surprised? No. I'm even if that's not what drives him. stood all along he might realistic enough to under- SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Brooks Koepka His record should get anyone's attention. never get to coach Brian stand when we took him that now has as many majors as Greg Norman Koepka has finished among the top 15 in Bowen in a game and is just this was a possibility," Mar- and as many PGA Tour victories as Pat nine of his past 10 majors starting with the happy the tin said. "Was I disappointed? Perez. 2015 British Open at St. Andrews. The excep- 6-foot-7 forward Yes." Koepka belongs in the conversation of tion was the Masters two years ago, when he whose name is Bowen, from Saginaw, elite players in his generation by winning his tied for 21st. He missed a month with an part of the fed- Michigan, transferred to second U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, a test ankle injury and returned with a tie for eral corruption South Carolina following his that asked an entirely different set of ques- fourth at the 2016 PGA Championship to se- case in college suspension from Louisville tions than the U.S. Open he won last year at cure a spot on his first Ryder Cup team. And basketball had amid the federal probe after Erin Hills. then he went 3-1 in his Ryder Cup debut at the chance to MARTIN news of an alleged payment Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth are the Hazeltine. spend a few involving the Cardinals and only players in their 20s to have won multi- He really is a major player. months with his father to get him to join ple majors, at least for now. So what about all the other tournaments the Gamecocks. that school. Bowen could not And while the 28-year-old Koepka is only he's played? Bowen gave up his college play for the Gamecocks until in his fourth full year on the PGA Tour, to Koepka touched on that last summer at the career to turn pro last month at least the middle of Decem- see his supreme performance at Shinnecock Bridgestone Invitational when he said the ma- when the NCAA informed ber next season because of Hills makes it hard to believe he has only jors are where "I feel like I'm going to shine." South Carolina he would one other PGA Tour title. That was three miss at least all of next sea- SEE BOWEN, PAGE B2 years ago at the Phoenix Open. SEE KOEPKA, PAGE B3 B2 | TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM
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Bagley, Porter headline list NCAA transfer rules. The governing body told the school the penalty for Bowen would at least in- clude the rest of the next year, some- thing Martin knew meant Bowen had of top forwards in NBA draft little option other than to turn pro. “The NCAA kind of pigeon-holed him BY AARON BEARD cash in when drawing contact. into only one choice,” Martin said. AP Basketball Writer CONCERNS: Bridges needs to con- Martin said did not want to dissect tinue honing his perimeter skills. He the NCAA’s decision, saying he accept- Marvin Bagley III dominated at shot nearly 39 percent from 3-point ed it and worked with Bowen and his Duke, while fellow freshman Mi- range as a freshman, but slid to 36 family on his future. Bowen has since chael Porter Jr. barely saw action at percent last year. withdrawn from this month’s NBA Missouri due to injury. Yet they’ll MIKAL BRIDGES draft. Martin said he’ll play in a devel- likely be the first forwards to hear opmental league or play outside the their names called during Thurs- The 6-7 junior swingman devel- country to preserve his eligibility for day’s draft. oped into a potential top-10 pick for next year’s draft. Bagley is a possible No. 1 overall national champion Villanova. South Carolina brought in Bowen last pick and double-double machine STRENGTHS: Bridges offers the de- January despite his involvement with with a long frame. But many consid- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS sired combination of 3-point shoot- the college corruption scandal. It was ered Porter to be the top NBA pros- Forward Marvin Bagley III does a re- ing and defensive ability, a valuable not the coaches only ties to the ongoing pect in last year’s class as he works verse stuff during a basketball workout package in today’s NBA. Bridges investigation. One of Martin’s former to prove he’s past the back injury with the Sacramento Kings on Monday shot nearly 44 percent from behind staff members, ex-Oklahoma State as- that required surgery and limited his in Sacramento, California. the arc. He also has the length to be sistant Lamont Evans, was arrested by college career to just three games. a disruptive defender after leading federal authorities. Documents from the MARVIN BAGLEY III for a mid-lottery price. the Wildcats with 61 steals. investigation showed former Game- STRENGTHS: Porter was considered CONCERNS: Bridges needs to add cocks point guard PJ Dozier received Bagley lived up to all expectations, by many as last year’s top recruit some more strength to a lean 209- $6,115 from the ASM Sports Agency being named The Associated Press with his scoring, playmaking ability pound frame. He also blended in of- while in school. player of the year in the Atlantic and athleticism. He was a McDon- fensively on a deep and efficient of- Martin has said he knew nothing Coast Conference and a first-team ald’s All-American in high school fense, so he didn’t need to show a lot about Dozier or his family dealing with All-American. after averaging 36.2 points and 13.6 when it came to creating his own agents and that he has always run a STRENGTHS: The 6-foot-11 forward rebounds per game during his se- shot. clean program. checks a lot of boxes: athleticism, in- nior year. KEVIN KNOX Bowen has insisted he’s had no in- side-out ability, length. He averaged CONCERNS: There’s little to evalu- volvement with Christian Dawkins, the 21 points and 11.1 rebounds while ate with Porter against college com- The 6-9 freshman out of Kentucky would-be agent who federal prosecutors shooting 61 percent from the floor petition considering he was hurt brings a stretch-4 skillset with good say brokered and facilitated payments and nearly 40 percent from 3-point minutes into the season opener. He size and shooting range, making to players during their recruitments in range. He has good touch around the didn’t play again until the postsea- him a possible lottery pick. exchange for them hiring him when rim, the ability to shoot over defend- son. It’s unclear if the injury will STRENGTHS: Knox has NBA shoot- they turned pro. ers and was a strong finisher. limit his ceiling in any way. ing range, fluid offensive moves and Martin is grateful for the time he’s CONCERNS: Bagley is still develop- MILES BRIDGES the ability to get out in transition. had with Bowen, who had a 3.5 GPA this ing defensively, particularly when it He showed his high ceiling with 34 semester and was a model teammate comes with what is happening away Michigan State’s sophomore is a points on 11-for-17 shooting with five who’d spend hours by himself in the from the ball. He also tends to be too versatile lottery prospect in a pro- 3-pointers in a win at West Virginia gym shooting jumpers. He was also left-hand reliant at times and needs ready 6-7 body. in January. committed to South Carolina’s future, to improve going the other way. STRENGTHS: Bridges did a lot of CONCERNS: He was a bit of a the coach said, which he proved after MICHAEL PORTER JR. things well last year while averaging streaky shooter at times who hit just his time at the NBA draft combine last 17.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.7 as- 34 percent of his 3-pointers. He also month. The injury creates plenty of un- sists. He’s strong enough to both could be a tougher rebounder; he Martin said Bowen spent six days certainty and makes the 6-10 for- tussle with bigger players and over- had only two double-figure rebound- working out at the combine and another ward a bit of a wild card, one who power perimeter forwards. And he ing outputs in 37 games compared to five after that visiting NBA teams for could return top-of-the-draft value was excellent at the foul line (.853) to 13 games with four or fewer boards. workouts.
p.m. Iran 1, Morocco 0 Panama vs. Tunisia, 2 p.m. SCOREBOARD Arizona (Koch 5-3) at L.A. Angels (TBD), 10:07 p.m. At Sochi, Russia At Kalinigrad, Russia Oakland (Blackburn 1-1) at San Diego (Lauer 3-4), Portugal 3, Spain 3 England vs. Belgium, 2 p.m. 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 GROUP H Miami (Straily 2-2) at San Francisco (Rodriguez 1-1), At Moscow W T L GF GA Pts TV, RADIO 10:15 p.m. Portugal vs. Morocco, 8 a.m. Colombia 0 0 0 0 0 0 At Kazan, Russia Japan 0 0 0 0 0 0 TODAY WEDNESDAY Iran vs. Spain, 2 p.m. Poland 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Gerry Weber Open Early- Detroit at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. Monday, June 25 Senegal 0 0 0 0 0 0 Round Matches from Halle, Germany, and Fever-Tree Atlanta at Toronto, 12:37 p.m. At Kalinigrad, Russia Tuesday, June 19 Championships Early-Round Matches from London St. Louis at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. Spain vs. Morocco, 2 p.m. At Saransk, Russia (TENNIS). L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. At Saransk, Russia Colombia vs. Japan, 8 a.m. 8 a.m. — International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group H Oakland at San Diego, 3:40 p.m. Iran vs. Portugal, 2 p.m. At Moscow Match from Saransk, Russia — Colombia vs. Japan Miami at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. GROUP C Poland vs. Senegal, 11 a.m. (FOX SPORTS 1). Baltimore at Washington, 7:05 p.m. W T L GF GA Pts Sunday, June 24 8:30 a.m. — Horse Racing: Breeders’ Cup Challenge Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. France 1 0 0 2 1 3 At Yekaterinburg, Russia Series from Ascot, England — Queen Anne Stakes, N.Y. Mets at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Coventry Stakes, King’s Stand Stakes, St. James’s Denmark 1 0 0 1 0 3 Japan vs. Senegal, 11 a.m. Stakes, Ascot Stakes and Windsor Castle Stakes (NBC AMERICAN LEAGUE Australia 0 0 1 1 2 0 At Kazan, Russia SPORTS NETWORK). East Division Peru 0 0 1 0 1 0 Poland vs. Colombia, 2 p.m. 11 a.m. — International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group Saturday, June 16 Thursday, June 28 H Match from Moscow — Poland vs. Senegal (WACH W L Pct GB At Kazan, Russia At Volgograd, Russia France 2, Australia 1 Japan vs. Poland, 10 a.m. 57). New York 46 21 .687 — At Saransk, Russia At Samara, Russia 2 p.m. — International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group A Boston 49 24 .671 — Denmark 1, Peru 0 Senegal vs. Colombia, 10 a.m. Match from St. Petersburg, Russia — Russia vs. Egypt Tampa Bay 33 38 .465 15 Thursday, June 21 (WACH 57). Toronto 33 38 .465 15 At Samara, Russia 2 p.m. — College Baseball: College World Series Game Baltimore 20 50 .286 27½ 7 from Omaha, Neb. — Texas vs. Florida (ESPN). Denmark vs. Australia, 8 a.m. WNBA STANDINGS 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Central Division At Yekaterinburg, Russia WDXY-AM 1240). W L Pct GB France at Peru, 11 a.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE Tuesday, June 26 6:30 p.m. — American Legion Baseball: Dalzell-Shaw at Cleveland 37 33 .529 — W L Pct GB Sumter (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM At Sochi, Russia Detroit 36 37 .493 2½ Australia vs. Peru, 10 a.m. Connecticut 7 4 .636 — 1290). Minnesota 31 37 .456 5 2 p.m. — College Baseball: College World Series Game At Moscow Atlanta 6 5 .545 1 Chicago 24 46 .343 13 Denmark vs. France, 10 a.m. Washington 6 5 .545 1 8 from Omaha, Neb. — Arkansas vs. Texas Tech Kansas City 22 49 .310 15½ (ESPN). GROUP D New York 3 6 .333 3 West Division Chicago 3 7 .300 3½ 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Toronto W T L GF GA Pts Indiana 1 10 .091 6 (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM W L Pct GB Croatia 1 0 0 2 0 3 102.7). Houston 48 25 .658 — Argentina 0 1 0 1 1 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE 7 p.m. — Professional Golf: PGA Professional Seattle 46 26 .639 1½ Iceland 0 1 0 1 1 1 Championship Third Round from Seaside, Calif. Los Angeles 38 34 .528 9½ Nigeria 0 0 1 0 2 0 W L Pct GB (GOLF). Oakland 36 36 .500 11½ Saturday, June 16 Phoenix 10 3 .769 — 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Baltimore at Texas 29 44 .397 19 At Moscow Los Angeles 8 2 .800 ½ Washington or Seattle at New York Yankees (MLB Argentina 1, Iceland 1 Seattle 8 3 .727 1 NETWORK). SUNDAY At Kalinigrad, Russia Dallas 5 4 .556 3 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Arizona at Los Baltimore 10, Miami 4 Croatia 2, Nigeria 0 Minnesota 4 6 .400 4½ Angeles Angels (ESPN). Toronto 8, Washington 6 Thursday, June 21 Las Vegas 3 9 .250 6½ Cleveland 4, Minnesota 1 At Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 Argentina vs. Croatia, 2 p.m. SUNDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEGION SCHEDULE Detroit 3, Chicago White Sox 1 Volgograd, Russia Los Angeles 81, Chicago 72 Houston 7, Kansas City 4 Nigeria vs. Iceland, 11 a.m. Phoenix 92, Las Vegas 80 Monday’s Games Texas 13, Colorado 12 Tuesday, June 26 Dalzell-Shaw at Sumter (late) Oakland 6, L.A. Angels 5, 11 innings At St. Petersburg, Russia WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Today’s Games Boston 9, Seattle 3 Nigeria vs. Argentina, 2 p.m. No games scheduled Dalzell-Shaw at Sumter, 7 p.m. At Rostov-on-Don, Russia Camden at Manning-Santee, 7 p.m. TODAY Iceland vs. Croatia, 2 p.m. Dalzell-Shaw at Hartsville, 7 p.m. Baltimore (Hess 2-3) at Washington (TBD), 7:05 p.m. GROUP E COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Wednesday’s Games Seattle (Gonzales 7-3) at N.Y. Yankees (German 1-4), W T L GF GA Pts At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Buckner, Kentucky, at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Serbia 1 0 0 1 0 3 Omaha, Neb. Manning-Santee at Camden, 7 p.m. Atlanta (Soroka 2-1) at Toronto (Garcia 2-5), 7:07 p.m. Brazil 0 1 0 1 1 1 All Times EDT Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Rodon 0-1) at Cleveland Switzerland 0 1 0 1 1 1 (Double Elimination) Chapin/Newberry at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. (Clevinger 5-2), 7:10 p.m. Costa Rica 0 0 1 0 1 0 Saturday, June 16 Hartsville at Manning-Santee, 7 p.m. Detroit (Boyd 4-4) at Cincinnati (Romano 3-7), 7:10 Sunday, June 17 North Carolina 8, Oregon State 6 Saturday’s Games p.m. At Samara, Russia Mississippi State 1, Washington 0 Troy, Alabama, at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Boston (Sale 6-4) at Minnesota (Berrios 7-5), 8:10 p.m. Serbia 1, Costa Rica 0 Sunday, June 17 Sunday’s Games Tampa Bay (Snell 8-4) at Houston (Verlander 9-2), 8:10 At Rostov-on-Don, Russia Arkansas 11, Texas 5 Tallahassee, Florida, at Sumter, 1 p.m. p.m. Brazil 1, Switzerland 1 Texas Tech 6, Florida 3 Texas (Hamels 3-6) at Kansas City (Hammel 2-7), 8:15 Friday, June 22 Monday, June 18 p.m. At St. Petersburg, Russia Game 5 — Oregon State (49-11-1) vs. Washington (35- MLB STANDINGS Arizona (Koch 5-3) at L.A. Angels (TBD), 10:07 p.m. Brazil vs. Costa Rica, 8 a.m. 25), 2 p.m. Oakland (Blackburn 1-1) at San Diego (Lauer 3-4), At Kalinigrad, Russia Game 6 — North Carolina (44-18) vs. Mississippi State NATIONAL LEAGUE 10:10 p.m. Serbia vs. Switzerland, 2 p.m. (38-27), 7 p.m. East Division WEDNESDAY Wednesday, June 27 Tuesday, June 19 At Moscow Game 7 — Texas (42-22), vs. Florida (47-20), 2 p.m. W L Pct GB Detroit at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m. Serbia vs. Brazil, 2 p.m. Game 8 — Arkansas (45-19) vs. Texas Tech (45-18) , 7 Atlanta at Toronto, 12:37 p.m. Atlanta 42 29 .592 — At Nizhny Novgorod, Russia p.m. Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 1:10 p.m. Washington 37 31 .544 3½ Switzerland vs. Costa Rica, 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 Oakland at San Diego, 3:40 p.m. Philadelphia 37 32 .536 4 Game 9 — Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 loser, 7 p.m. Baltimore at Washington, 7:05 p.m. New York 30 38 .441 10½ Thursday, June 21 Seattle at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. GROUP F Miami 28 44 .389 14½ Game 10 — Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 8 p.m. W T L GF GA Pts Central Division Boston at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Friday, June 22 Tampa Bay at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Mexico 1 0 0 1 0 3 Game 11 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 3 p.m. W L Pct GB Texas at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. Sweden 1 0 0 1 0 3 Game 12 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 8 p.m. Germany 0 0 1 0 1 0 Milwaukee 42 29 .592 — Saturday, June 23 South Korea 0 0 1 0 1 0 x-Game 13 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 3 p.m. Chicago 40 28 .588 ½ Sunday, June 17 St. Louis 37 32 .536 4 WORLD CUP x-Game 14 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 8 p.m. At Moscow Championship Series Pittsburgh 35 36 .493 7 Mexico 1, Germany 0 Cincinnati 26 45 .366 16 FIRST ROUND (Best-of-3) GROUP A Monday, June 18 Monday, June 25: Pairings TBD, 7 p.m. West Division At Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Tuesday, June 26: Pairings TBD, 7 p.m. W L Pct GB W T L GF GA Pts Sweden 1, South Korea 0 x-Wednesday, June 27: Pairings TBD, 7 p.m. Russia 1 0 0 5 0 3 Saturday, June 23 Arizona 39 32 .549 — Uruguay 1 0 0 1 0 3 At Rostov-on-Don, Russia Los Angeles 37 33 .529 1½ Egypt 0 0 1 0 1 0 South Korea vs. Mexico, 11 a.m. TRANSACTIONS San Francisco 35 37 .486 4½ Saudi Arabia 0 0 1 0 5 0 At Sochi, Russia Colorado 34 37 .479 5 Thursday, June 14 Germany vs. Sweden, 2 p.m. BASEBALL San Diego 34 40 .459 6½ At Moscow Wednesday, June 27 SUNDAY Russia 5, Saudi Arabia 0 At Kazan, Russia American League Friday, June 15 South Korea vs. Germany, 10 a.m. Baltimore 10, Miami 4 BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Signed INF Zack McLeod; 1B Ian At Yekaterinburg, Russia At Yekaterinburg, Russia Evans; Cs Jared Denning and Matt Beaird; OFs Trey Toronto 8, Washington 6 Uruguay 1, Egypt 0 Mexico vs. Sweden, 10 a.m. Atlanta 4, San Diego 1 Whitley, Trey Truitt and Andrew Jayne; LHPs Jason Tuesday, June 19 GROUP G Montville, Kevin Magee and Cody Hacker; and RHPs Cincinnati 8, Pittsburgh 6 At St. Petersburg, Russia W T L GF GA Pts Jake Zebron, Jayvien Sandridge, Parker McFadden, Philadelphia 10, Milwaukee 9 Russia vs. Egypt, 2 p.m. Belgium 1 0 0 3 0 3 Dallas Litscher, Tyler Joyner and Andrew Ciolli to Texas 13, Colorado 12 Wednesday, June 20 England 0 0 0 0 0 0 minor league contracts. N.Y. Mets 5, Arizona 3 At Rostov-on-Don, Russia Tunisia 0 0 0 0 0 0 CLEVELAND INDIANS — Activated 1B Yonder Alonso San Francisco 4, L.A. Dodgers 1 Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia, 11 a.m. Panama 0 0 1 0 3 0 from the family medical emergency list. Optioned OF St. Louis 5, Chicago Cubs 0 Monday, June 25 Monday, June 18 Greg Allen to Columbus (IL). Signed LHP Marc At Samara, Russia TODAY At Sochi, Russia Rzepczynski to a minor league contract and Uruguay vs. Russia, 10 a.m. Belgium 3, Panama 0 assigned him to the Columbus. Announced OF Melky Baltimore (Hess 2-3) at Washington (TBD), 7:05 p.m. At Volgograd, Russia At Volgograd, Russia Cabrera cleared outright waivers and elected free Milwaukee (Peralta 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Taillon 4-5), Saudi Arabia vs. Egypt, 10 a.m. 7:05 p.m. Tunisia vs. England, 2 p.m. agency. St. Louis (Weaver 3-6) at Philadelphia (Velasquez 5-7), GROUP B Saturday, June 23 MINNESOTA TWINS — Signed 1B Gabe Snyder, OFs Tyler 7:05 p.m. W T L GF GA Pts At Moscow Webb and Willie Joe Garry Jr. and RHPs Dylan Stowell Atlanta (Soroka 2-1) at Toronto (Garcia 2-5), 7:07 p.m. Iran 1 0 0 1 0 3 Belgium vs. Tunisia, 8 a.m. and Tanner Howell to minor league contracts. Detroit (Boyd 4-4) at Cincinnati (Romano 3-7), 7:10 Portugal 0 1 0 3 3 1 Sunday, June 24 NEW YORK YANKEES — Recalled OF Clint Frazier from p.m. Spain 0 1 0 3 3 1 At Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Optioned INF Ronald L.A. Dodgers (Hill 1-2) at Chicago Cubs (Montgomery Morocco 0 0 1 0 1 0 England vs. Panama, 8 a.m. Torreyes to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Signed RHP Derek 2-2), 8:05 p.m. Friday, June 15 Thursday, June 28 Craft and OF Bryant Arrieche to minor league N.Y. Mets (Vargas 2-5) at Colorado (Marquez 4-7), 8:40 At St. Petersburg, Russia At Saransk, Russia contracts. 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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Dustin Johnson had a four-stroke lead U.S. OPEN PAR SCORES after 36 holes and was still in striking Sunday At Shinnecock Hills Golf Club distance heading onto the back nine in Southampton, N.Y. the final round of the U.S. Open. Purse: $12 million Yardage: 7,445; Par: 70 Instead of making a move, he lost Final ground. a-amateur Brooks Koepka (600), $2,160,000 The 2016 champion three-putted 75-66-72-68—281 +1 three times on the back nine at Shin- Tommy Fleetwood (330), $1,296,000 75-66-78-63—282 +2 necock Hills, shooting an even-par 70 Dustin Johnson (210), $812,927 on Sunday to finish third, two strokes 69-67-77-70—283 +3 Patrick Reed (150), $569,884 back, as workout buddy and final- 73-72-71-68—284 +4 round partner Brooks Koepka claimed Tony Finau (120), $474,659 75-72-66-72—285 +5 his second U.S. Open title in a row. Daniel Berger (98), $361,923 76-71-66-73—286 +6 “When we’re all done, he’s going to Tyrrell Hatton (98), $361,923 win another one,” Koepka said. “I 75-70-72-69—286 +6 Xander Schauffele (98), $361,923 mean, we all know that. ... He’s one of 72-74-72-68—286 +6 the best to ever play the game.” Henrik Stenson (98), $361,923 71-70-74-71—286 +6 After winning at Oakmont, Johnson Justin Rose (80), $270,151 missed the cut at Erin Hills last year. 71-70-73-73—287 +7 Webb Simpson (80), $270,151 Unable to defend his title over the 76-71-71-69—287 +7 weekend, he called Koepka to give him Matthew Fitzpatrick, $221,825 73-70-75-70—288 +8 advice on how to win the tournament. Zach Johnson (68), $221,825 This year in the Hamptons, the two 73-73-72-70—288 +8 Russell Knox (68), $221,825 players worked out together before 73-71-75-69—288 +8 each of the last two rounds but kept Kiradech Aphibarnrat, $190,328 76-72-68-73—289 +9 things professional from tee to green. Paul Casey (56), $163,435 “We talked a lot more when we 73-73-73-71—290 +10 HaoTong Li, $163,435 worked out than when we were on the 79-68-74-69—290 +10 golf course,” Koepka said. “I love Hideki Matsuyama (56), $163,435 75-70-79-66—290 +10 Dustin. He’s one of my best friends. To Louis Oosthuizen (56), $163,435 74-72-75-69—290 +10 play alongside him, it was fun today. I Rickie Fowler (46), $122,387 was excited about it. I figured he would 73-69-84-65—291 +11 Brian Gay (46), $122,387 be the guy to beat. 73-74-70-74—291 +11 “But I didn’t talk to him today,” Ko- Charley Hoffman (46), $122,387 71-69-77-74—291 +11 epka said. “We’re both competitive. We Dylan Meyer, $122,387 both know we’re trying to beat each 77-69-71-74—291 +11 other and trying to win a golf tourna- Steve Stricker (46), $122,387 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 73-75-73-70—291 +11 ment, trying to win a major. There’s a Aaron Baddeley (32), $79,200 Dustin Johnson reacts to an approach shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the U.S. 74-72-77-69—292 +12 little bit of stress.” Jason Dufner (32), $79,200 Koepka said the two talked about the Open on Sunday in Southampton, New York. Johnson finished in third, two strokes off the lead. 70-74-79-69—292 +12 Matthieu Pavon, $79,200 break of the green on No. 3 but other- 71-77-74-70—292 +12 wise didn’t chat during the round. 36 holes he seemed like one of the big- putt on No. 11. And a 7-foot par putt on Bryson DeChambeau (32), $79,200 76-69-73-74—292 +12 Two-time U.S. Open champion Curtis gest obstacles to Koepka’s chances of a No. 14. He still had a chance to catch Branden Grace (32), $79,200 Strange, who was walking with the repeat. No one had taken a four-stroke Koepka as he lined up a 62-foot birdie 76-69-72-75—292 +12 Russell Henley (32), $79,200 group as part of the broadcasting crew, lead into the weekend and failed to win putt on the par-3 17th hole, but he 69-73-77-73—292 +12 said he noticed that the two main- since Tom McNamara suffered a heat wound up three-putting for bogey. Charles Howell III (32), $79,200 71-72-77-72—292 +12 tained their distance. stroke on the 68th hole in 1909. In all, Johnson took 14 more putts Francesco Molinari (32), $79,200 75-72-72-73—292 +12 “But that’s the way it’s supposed to But Johnson shot 77 in the third over the weekend than Koepka, who Alex Noren (32), $79,200 be,” he said. “If they’re best buddies, round, with a bogey on the final hole to leads him with two major victories to 72-72-77-71—292 +12 Ian Poulter (32), $79,200 that’s (what’s) standing between me surrender sole possession of the lead. one. Johnson did not speak to report- 69-72-76-75—292 +12 and the trophy. You don’t care much He entered the final day in a four-way ers after the round was over. Justin Thomas (32), $79,200 74-70-74-74—292 +12 for them for 4½ hours.” tie at 3 over and was still only one “I’m sure there’s nobody happier for Rafa Cabrera Bello (20), $54,054 The No. 1 player in the world, John- stroke behind Koepka when they made me than Dustin,” Koepka said. “When 73-71-76-73—293 +13 Bill Haas (20), $54,054 son was the only one to break par in the turn. I get back home, he’ll be the first one I 76-72-74-71—293 +13 each of the first two rounds, and after Then Johnson missed a 4-foot par call to go hang out.”
Even so, he has 18 victories tered a nine-shot victory in the KOEPKA and is the only player to sweep Dunlop Phoenix, one of the FROM PAGE B1 the World Golf Championships, strongest Japan Golf Tour small fields with the best play- events. Xander Schauffele tied ers. for second, with Hideki Mat- “Unfortunately, I haven’t “He’s won every year he’s suyama another shot behind. done it as much in regular tour been out here. That’s incredi- Koepka doesn’t really think events or throughout my ca- ble,” Koepka said. “I don’t about his legacy. He might care reer,” Koepka said. “It’s just know how long he’s been out even less if people talk about being a little bit more focused, here, 11 years? How many wins him as much as Johnson, Spi- maybe taking it more serious, has got, 18? That’s pretty good. eth or McIlroy. knowing that every shot ... to I’ve got some catching up to He had a silver trophy in me, it feels like life or death. If do.” front of him, and it looked fa- you screw up, you’re gone. I Koepka believes Johnson will miliar. His name goes on there just love getting up for it and win another U.S. Open and said twice, one below the other. playing the best and playing re- he would end his career as That hasn’t happened since ally, really hard golf courses.” among the best to ever play. Curtis Strange won at Brook- Shinnecock went from ridic- That will require more than line in 1988 and Oak Hill in ulously hard on Saturday to one additional major, for sure, 1989. overly gentle on Sunday, though Johnson already is well “I looked at all these names a though the ultimate measure THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ahead in the victory count. million times last year, just was Koepka playing the final 36 Brooks Koepka celebrates with his caddie after winning the U.S. Open That’s the next step for Koep- looking at everybody,” he said. holes in even par to win. He on Sunday in Southampton, New York. ka, at least until the next major. “To have my name on there finished at 1-over 281, the first Before earning his PGA Tour twice is pretty incredible, and time in five years that no one Koepka went 1 up on U.S. cashed in at the majors as card, Koepka won the Turkish to go back-to-back is even more broke par at the U.S. Open. Open trophies. Still, he was much as he should have. Attri- Airlines Open against a strong extraordinary.” The USGA doesn’t like to talk stumped when asked who was bute that to a cold putter on the European Tour field that in- Those trophies could use about scores, but that’s the ahead in their back-and-forth. weekend at Shinnecock, which cluded Henrik Stenson, Sergio some company. For now, they identity of this major. Johnson, still only 33 but also held him back at Augusta Garcia, Branden Grace and Ian take up a lot of space on the And for now, majors define much like Norman, hasn’t in April. Poulter. Late last year, he regis- mantle. Koepka. Norman gets beat up for the number of majors he could have won, including at Shin- AGES ANTIQUES Got necock Hills in 1986, the year GET A CAR! he had the 54-hole lead at all Stop in to see our variety a Job? four majors. The Shark also of old and new We Finance in House had 75 victories around the Furniture, world and was No. 1 longer than any other player until Accessories and Gifts NO CREDIT CHECK Tiger Woods came along. Tuesday-Thursday 11-5 NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! Sunday at Shinnecock began DIVORCE - NO PROBLEM! REALLY BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! with a four-way tie for the lead, Fri 11-3 with the past two U.S. Open COME BY ANYTIME champions — Koepka and THE ANTIQUES FLAG Dustin Johnson — playing in the penultimate group. They IS OUT are close friends off the course, 462B GUIGNARD DRIVE and even worked out together CORNER OF GUIGNARD & ADAMS in the morning before their last two rounds. 803.968.3308 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUMTER ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Aunt Ruth Ann’s 2005 Chevrolet Silverado TAXES, BUSINESS ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING ThanksThanks Boyle,Boyle, VOTED BEST Made by Hand. Cooked to order. Just for you. “Very“It was easy a fast to work and with.easy TAX PREPARER 494 Pinewood Rd., Sumter, SC Open 7 Days A Week processThey are gett helpful ing ain car every at way.”Boyle. OF BEST SUMTER & ACCOUNTANT 2018 803-757-1114 6:00am - 3:00pm MelissaShiela Dickerson Thompson Apply For Credit Online At: www.boylebhph.com BARRINEAU % ACCOUNTING 10 OFF BUY HERE ESTABLISHED 1968 Any Menu Item PAY HERE 259-C BROAD STREET Expires 6/30/18 347 Broad Street SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA 29150 Sumter, SC (803) 775-7220 “Where Everyone is Treated Like Family” Boyle 773-BHPH (2474) B4 | TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM
SPORTS ITEMS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Like last year’s Twins, P-15’s go 1-2 in young Braves on top, North/South ahead of schedule BY NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer AL tournament On the morning of June 18 two years ago, TUNISIA 1 the Atlanta Braves were 21-46. Now they're The Sumter P-15's went 1-2 atop the NL East. in the North/South American VOLGOGRAD, Russia — Atlanta has turned its stocked farm system Legion baseball tournament Twice wrestled to the ground into a major league contender faster than ex- played in Salisbury, N.C., over during the match, England pected, and after Sunday's 4-1 win over San the weekend at Newman Field. captain Harry Kane finally Diego, the Braves lead second-place Washing- Sumter lost to Garner, evaded the Tunisian defense ton by 3 1/2 games. At 42-29, they're even with North Carolina, 7-4 and to just as time was running out. Milwaukee for the National League's best re- Rowan County, North Caroli- Kane found an open area of cord and look poised to be a factor in what na, 7-0 on Saturday. The P-15's space at the far post and used should be an entertaining race for that picked up a victory on Sunday, his head to meet Harry Magu- league's five postseason spots. beating Randolph County, N.C. ire's flick-on, scoring the win- After three straight seasons with at least 90 Sumter was 7-6 on the sea- ning goal Monday in a 2-1 vic- losses, Atlanta is making a jump similar to son heading into Monday's tory at the World Cup. what Minnesota did a season ago, when the League III home game against Twins improved from 59 wins to 85 and BELGIUM 3 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Dalzell-Shaw Post 175. The PANAMA 0 earned a wild card. P-15's, who were 5-3 in league If you're worried Atlanta is a fluke, there Atlanta’s Ender Inciarte, right, and Julio Teheran play, and the Jets play again SOCHI, Russia — Unlike the aren't many obvious red flags. The Braves are part of a young Braves team that is leading today at Riley Park beginning other World Cup favorites that have a run differential of plus-67, the second- the National League East. at 7 p.m. Dalzell is 1-10 and 0-6. struggled through their open- best mark in the NL. They've been fortunate Manning-Santee Post 68 will ing matches, Belgium looked at times (11-4 in one-run games) and unfortu- be looking for its fourth every part the title contender. nate at times (1-6 in extra innings). covered from their poor start. They now trail straight victory today when it Having Dries Mertens and The Braves are second in the NL in OPS Arizona by just 1 1/2 games atop the NL West. plays host to League III leader Romelu Lukaku capable of after finishing 11th a year ago. Their ERA has Los Angeles can hope this season is follow- Camden Post 17. The game scoring the way they did improved from 12th to fifth. They have an ing a similar trajectory to 2017, when the was originally scheduled to be against Panama helps. MVP candidate in slugger Freddie Freeman, Dodgers went 21-7 in June on their way to 104 played in Camden. Instead, the Lukaku scored twice in a and 21-year-old second baseman Ozzie Albies wins. teams will meet again on 6-minute span in the second has 16 home runs. Outfielder Ronald Acuna HIGHLIGHT Thursday in Camden. half after Mertens' perfectly Jr. is on the disabled list after a knee injury, M-S is 6-5 and 2-3, while struck volley gave Belgium the but he's been considered one of the game's top If you're concerned about pace of play in Camden is 8-2 and 6-1. lead, and the Red Devils beat prospects. Shortstop Dansby Swanson, the No. baseball, you probably weren't crazy about Manning plays host to overmatched Panama 3-0 1 pick in the 2015 draft, has improved his OPS Joe Maddon's maneuvering Wednesday. Hartsville on Friday. Monday. from .636 a season ago to .737. Maddon began the bottom of the eighth by SUMTER AMERICAN SWEDEN 1 That formula — Freeman surrounded by bringing Steve Cishek in to pitch for the 14 HOLLY HILL 0 SOUTH KOREA 0 young standouts — could serve the Braves Cubs. After a single, Brian Duensing came well for a while, and Atlanta has also received on to pitch, but Cishek stayed in the game ST. GEORGE -- The Sumter NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Rus- a lift from some older contributors. Nick in left field. That enabled Cishek to go back American 7-8 year-old coaches sia — Sweden got the break it Markakis is hitting .327, and Anibal Sanchez to the mound one out later, with Duensing pitch all-star baseball team de- needed from the video review is 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA for the Braves after sign- taking over in left. Duensing eventually feated Holly Hill 14-0 on Mon- system, and team captain An- ing a minor league contract before the season. went back to pitch and finished out the in- day in its district tournament. dreas Granqvist didn't waste In November, Atlanta was hit with major ning. Wilson Mims had two dou- the chance. penalties for circumventing international It was a clever way for Maddon to keep bles to lead Sumter. Nathan Granqvist slid his penalty signing rules. That might hurt the Braves in both pitchers available throughout the in- Moates had two hits, including kick into the bottom right cor- the future, but it doesn't seem to have had ning, but Chicago still lost 1-0 to Milwaukee. a double. Cameron Wilson and ner of the net in the 65th min- much of an effect on their ability to compete LINE OF THE WEEK Josh Pendergrass both had ute to give Sweden a 1-0 victo- in 2018. two hits. ry over South Korea on Mon- Other developments from around the majors: San Diego's Freddy Galvis went 5 for 5, in- Sumter next plays on day at the World Cup. MIDSEASON RUN cluding a three-run homer, in a 9-3 win over Wednesday at 8 p.m. Atlanta on Friday night. Galvis drove in four From staff and wire reports ENGLAND 2 The Dodgers are 11-3 in June and have re- runs in the game.
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Lim said she had mixed feelings about Ashley Lahey. Lim rallied from a 3-1 defi- wants to play him in match Simpsonville in the quarterfi- the situation, but that it was the right cit in the first set to win 6-4 before falling play, and I also knew Logan was nals. Salzer made incredible up thing to do for her personally. in the second set 7-5. Lim won the decid- playing really well, so I knew and downs on 17 and 18 to send “Yes, I’m disappointed, but in a few days ing set 6-3. the matches would be tough,” the match to extra holes. With I’ll look back on the positives from this Townsend, who came into the tourna- Salzer said on Sunday following an eagle on the par 5 second, week, said Lim, who had played three ment ranked No. 71 in the world, won her the championship match. Salzer was able to finally end 3-set matches in blistering heat to make second straight event at PTC. She won the Salzer defeated Josh Campbell the match. the final. I had some really tough match- Sumter Pink Open last October. of Piedmont 1 up in the first “That was easily the toughest es. “I had some crazy moments out there. This is the third tournament Townsend round on Friday. He then beat match I had,” Salzer said. I hadn’t played tournaments in a while, has won in her last five USTA Pro Circuit White 1 up in the Round of 16 Salzer reached the champion- and that’s what I want to remember.” events. She reached the semifinals in the later in the day. ship match by beating Zachary Lim had a particularly difficult semifi- other two, and in between she reached the On Saturday, Salzer needed 20 Bishop of Travelers Rest 6 and nal match against 2017 PPO champion second round of the French Open. holes to beat Onterio Jones of 4.
Survivors include a sister, of nearly 52 years; two chil- Funeral arrangement are ty, she OBITUARIES Mildred Vanover of Dalzell. dren, Cherlyn Arrants (Ger- incomplete at this time and was a A graveside service will be ald) and James A. Hill Jr. will be announced by Sum- daughter CLARENCE TURK held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday (Mary), both of Bishopville; merton Funeral Home LLC. of the Clarence Turk, age 89, be- at the Springbank Baptist five grandchildren; eight RAYMOND FRIERSON late loved husband of the late Church cemetery with the great-grandchildren; one Gregg Barbara A. Turk, died on Rev. Steve Miller officiating. brother, Billy Newman (Mau- Raymond Frierson, 71, de- and Bes- Monday, June 18, 2018, at Pal- Elmore-Cannon-Stephens reen) of Sumter; one sister, parted this life on Sunday, sie metto Health Tuomey. Funeral Home and Cremato- Frances Lewis of Southport, June 17, 2018, at the Dorn VA Rhodes Arrangements will be an- rium of Sumter is in charge North Carolina; and a num- Medical Center, Columbia. Anthony. nounced by Bullock Funeral of the arrangements. ber of nieces and nephews. He was born on March 2, Funeral arrangements are Home. KATHRYN ANN W. He was preceded in death 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, incomplete and will be an- ZACHARIAS by a son, Wayne Newman; a a son of the late Hasker and nounced by Palmer Memori- grandson, Shawn Arrants; Josephine Brunson Frierson. al Chapel Inc. DALZELL — Kathryn Ann seven brothers; and two sis- The family will receive LARRY HENRY Wuerstle Zacharias, age 79, ters. friends from noon to 6 p.m. beloved wife of the late Funeral services will be daily at the home of his sis- BISHOPVILLE — Larry James Zacharias, died on held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday ter, 334 Mooneyham Road. Henry entered eternal rest Monday, June 18, 2018, at the in the Elmore-Cannon-Ste- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. on June 16, 2018, at McLeod SUSAN ELLA MELLETTE Medical University of South phens Funeral Home Chapel Main St., Sumter, is in charge Regional Medical Center, Carolina in Charleston. with the Rev. Carlisle Lewis of arrangements. Florence. Susan Ella Mellette, 82, Arrangements will be an- and the Rev. George Smith CARROL E. WILSON The family is receiving widow of Cleveland Mellette, nounced by Bullock Funeral officiating. Burial will be at friends at the residence, 604 departed this life on Sunday, Home. Zoar Community Cemetery. DALZELL — Carrol Eliza- Dogwood Drive, Bishopville. June 17, 2018, at her resi- The family will receive beth Wilson, age 65, beloved Funeral arrangements are dence. friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on wife of Robert Wilson, died incomplete and will be an- She was born on Sept. 10, Wednesday at Elmore-Can- on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at nounced by Wilson Funeral 1935, in Clarendon County, a non-Stephens Funeral home her residence. Home, 403 S. Main St., Bish- daughter of the late Timothy and other times at the home. Arrangements will be an- opville. and Alethia Wilder Richburg. Memorials may be made to nounced by Bullock Funeral The family will receive Zoar Community Cemetery, Home. SHIRLEY A. SIMMONS friends at the home, 6365 1900 Gaymon Road, Sumter, Shirley A. Simmons, 69, Cougar Way, Wedgefield, SC D. KNOX NEWMAN SC 29153. wife of Elder Robert Sim- 29168. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens mons, entered into eternal Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Delbert Knox Newman, 80, Funeral home and Cremato- rest on Saturday, June 16, Main St., Sumter, is in charge husband of Mary Hawkins rium of Sumter is in charge 2018, at Palmetto Health of arrangements. Newman, died on Sunday, of the arrangements. Heart Hospital in Columbia. MYRTLE BENENHALEY June 17, 2018, at Ker- ALBERTINE BRAILSFORD Born on May 18, 1949, in shawHealth Medical Center Richland County, she was a Myrtle Benenhaley, 93, at Camden. Albertine Brailsford, 84, JOSEPHINE A. MAGAZINE daughter of the late Wesley died on Sunday, June 17, Born on April 28, 1938, in died on June 16, 2018. and Rosa Blinks. 2018, at McLeod Health Clar- Sumter, he was a son of the Born on April 14, 1934, in Deaconess Josephine An- The family will receive endon. late Marvin Mood Newman Clarendon County, she was a thony Magazine, 84, widow relatives and friends from 3 Born on Oct. 3, 1924, in and Bobbie Yates Newman. daughter of the late Joe and of Deacon Henry Magazine until 8 p.m. at the home,1000 Sumter, she was a daughter Mr. Newman was a member Harriett McLeod Brailsford. Sr., died on Monday, June Dover Circle. of the late Alexander and of Zoar United Methodist The family will receive 18, 2018, at Sumter East Ephriam D. Stephens Fu- Gertrude Ray Benenhaley. Church. He was a retired family and friends at the Health Rehabilitation Cen- neral, 230 S. 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Created by producers who maintain old-fashioned printing CULT CHOICE are on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS, r) * Josh Mara Brock Akil (“Girlfriends,” “Being presses. Recently rebooted with stars Anna Brolin, Ruth Negga and Walk the Moon Mary Jane” and “The Game”) and Obsolete for decades since the arrival Faris and Eugenio Derbez, the 1987 are booked on “The Late Show With Ste- Salim Akil (“Black Lightning”), who of computer-generated graphic design Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell comedy phen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy are the real people behind Nuri and and type, letterpress art has become in- “Overboard” (8 p.m., Pop, TV-PG) has not Fallon welcomes Whoopi Goldberg, Yasir. creasingly popular with young artists, been airing on cable every day for the David & Lauren Hogg and Mike Shino- • Accused of killing her young son who love working with the touch, feel past 32 years. 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All claims are required MERCHANDISE to be presented in written statements, to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address indicating the name and the address HUNTINGTON PLACE of the claimant, the basis of the claim, of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the the amount claimed, the date when the Auctions APARTMENTS claim will become due, the nature of any claim will become due, the nature of any RENTS FROM $650 PER MO. uncertainty as to the amount claimed and uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of the date when due, and a description of Lost around 5am on Nettles Rd., I-deal Auction LEASING OFFICE LOCATED AT any security as to the claim. any security as to the claim. 256 S. Pike W. Sumter, SC June 13th, reward offered, $500.00 ASHTON MILL Auction will be held every for safe return. Call 803-481-3348 APARTMENT HOMES Fri. & Sat. starting at 7pm. Estate:/Robert Davis Estate:/Sandra Painski Beard 595 ASHTON MILL DRIVE #2018ES4300062 Alton Meeler SCAL#4571 #2018ES4300341 803-773-3600 Personal Representative Personal Representative Carolyn Rose Byron R. Beard BUSINESS For Sale OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 9-5 C/O Larry C. Weston 2385 Toxaway Drive or Trade Attorney at Law Sumter, SC 29154 SERVICES Refurbished batteries as low as PO Box 1571 Unfurnished $45. New batteries as low as $65. Sumter, SC 29151 4 Cemetery Plots in Evergreen Estate:/Michael J. Thomson Homes 6, 8, & 12v golf cart batteries avail. #2018ES4300328 Business Cemetery $4000 for all 4 OBO Call Lawnmower batteries $38.95. Estate:/Johnnie L. Rose, Sr. #2018ES4300330 Personal Representative Opportunities 803-775-4045 Auto Electric Co. Allegra A. Thomson Personal Representative 2Br, 2Ba, 1 car garage townhouse 102 Blvd Rd. 803-773-4381 105 N. Pearl Ave. Georgia M. Rose in Landmark Pt. 3461 Beacon Dr. Joplin, MD 64801 Established hair salon for sale in 1606 Mooneyham Rd. Just 5 mins. from Shaw AFB and great high traffic location, Serious Sumter, SC 29153 shopping. $900 rent + $900 Sec. inquires only please. Call Dep. 1st month rent $500. Extra LEGAL 803-4648537 Estate:/Deborah Jean Bells EMPLOYMENT room could be used as Br or office. #2018ES4300337 Contact Nancy 301-848-0083 or NOTICES Personal Representative Home Steve 301-399-5999 Charlie Bells Improvements Help Wanted 217 Carver Street Full-Time Beer & Wine Sumter, SC 29150 2BR 2BA in Tudor Place. Nice License Decks/Porches/New Shingle or screened in porch. $800 mo + dep. Metal Roofs/Workers Comp. Call Hiring Restaurant manager for Call 775-1580 Estate:/David Emmanuel Oliver local Quick Service Restaurant. Notice Of Application #2018ES4300269 Burch 803-720-4129 Personal Representative Needs to have min of 2 years Ginza Grill Mobile Home Notice is hereby given that Margaret Oliver Battle 29150 LLC H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel Restaurant Management experience, Rentals intends to apply to the C/O David Weeks paint roofs gutters drywall blown be self-motivated, hard working with South Carolina Department of Revenue Attorney at Law ceilings ect. 773-9904 a good sense of urgency. Servsafe for a license permit that will allow the PO Box 370 Certified is a plus. Please contact Scenic Lake sale and ON premises consumption of Sumter, SC 29151 Exterior/Interior Paint Contractor/ Dwain to apply- 706-726-0372 3BR/2BA No pets, Section 8 Beer & Wine at 493 N. Guignard Dr Workers Comp. Call Burch accepted (1 child). 499-1500 or #145, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to Estate:/James Holland 803-720-4129 Ashley Furniture HomeStore of 469-6978 btwn 9am-5pm the issuance of this permit / license, #2018ES4300329 Sumter is searching highly motiva- written protest must be postmarked no Personal Representative Stephanie H. Smith ted individuals to join our Sales Industrial Park Area 3BR 2BA DW later than June 28, 2018. For a protest Legal Service team. Must be goal-oriented and 106 Little John Ln. No Pets. $500 mo 803-478-3635 to be valid, it must be in writing, and Sumter, SC 29153 have exceptional interpersonal skills; should include the following informa- Attorney Timothy L. Griffith basic computer skills, financing tion: (1) the name, address and Estate:/Rogers Michael Mungin 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. knowledge, and a passion for telephone number of the person #2018ES4300340 Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury building strong client relationships. REAL filing the protest; (2) the specific Personal Representative Ashley Furniture Industries is the reasons why the application should Jenny E. Ardis and Gayle Butterfield #1 selling brand of furniture in ESTATE be denied; (3) that the person 1025 Bradford Ridge Ln. Roofing the World. Join our team today. protesting is willing to attend a Columbia, SC 29223 Send resumes to 2850 Broad Street, hearing (if one is requested by the All Types of Roofing & Roofing Sumter, SC 29150 or email to Land & Lots applicant); (4) that the person Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs [email protected] No for Sale protesting resides in the same exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley Phone Calls, Please. county where the proposed place of 803-316-4734. business is located or within five 31.0 acres near Elliot. 13.5 acres miles of the business; and (5) the Mechanic Needed near St. Charles, owner financ- name of the applicant and the Tree Service Full Time ASAP ing. Call 803-427-3888 or harryives address of the premises to be @hotmail.com licensed. Protests must be mailed to: CONTRACTORS Newman's Tree Service Tree Salary Based on Experience S.C. Department of Revenue, ABL, removal, trimming, topping, view Call for Interview Unfurnished P.O. 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Seeking a Collections a phone in your home, and a desire Manager, a Family Service to earn extra income Manager and a Family Service Representative. Please apply within: Tues. - Thurs. 12-1pm only. Bring resume to 802 N. Guignard Call REDA at 774-1257 Drive, Sumter, SC.
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Exp. Trailer switcher needed in Sumter to move trailers in yard. Do 36 W. Liberty St. • Sumter, SC washouts & minor repairs. Thurs., Fri. & Sun. 7 am - 5 pm. Must have 2 yrs exp. CDL & clean driving record. 803-938-2708 M-F 9am-3pm lv msg with experience.
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