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TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents A8 Clarendon 1 Board questions Baker district faces about millage request leadership upheaval BY JIM HILLEY [email protected]

The Clarendon County School Dis- trict 1 Board of Trustees met Monday night and heard several speakers ex- press concern about the lack of infor- mation the board has released about its decision to terminate principals in the district. At the board’s meeting April 3, the board voted 6-2 not to accept Superin- tendent Rose Wilder’s recommenda- tion of principals for the 2017-18 school year. The board also refused to accept her recommendation to offer employment to the director of food service, director of maintenance and director of technology. During public participation, Bea- trice Rivers, president of the Claren- don Education Association, told the board she was shocked by the way the board was “disrespectful” to Wilder. Rivers spoke about the recog- nition the district has received for its successes. “You have discarded everything those people did; they should be com- mended, not terminated,” she said. “The leadership team along with the teachers have created an atmosphere for achievement.” Eliza Reed told the board the dis- trict has succeeded beyond expecta- tions. “You can’t fix what’s not broken,” she said. “I want to know what is bro- ken.” PHOTOS BY RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM According to Robert McFadden, Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker listens Monday night as school board trustee Johnny Hilton asks about Bak- president of the Scotts Branch Alum- er’s decision to ask Sumter County Council for a mill levy rate increase. ni Association, the board has not even made clear which principals are being terminated. 2018 budget passes third and final reading on 4-2 vote “We don’t see the need for whatever action this board has taken,” he said. BY BRUCE MILLS “The people you are targeting have [email protected] made great strides in this district. The community needs an explanation.” Two Sumter School District Board Not everyone was against the dis- of Trustees members voiced opposi- missal of part of the schools’ leader- tion with the district superintendent ship. Monday night for recently going be- Latasha Ragin said she complained fore county council requesting a mill- on several occasions about her chil- age increase, without first consulting dren being bullied, and nothing was the board. done about it. Trustees Johnny Hilton and the Mikela Spencer said she has been Rev. Ralph Canty confronted Superin- to her child’s school “more days than tendent Frank Baker on the matter not.” Monday at the board’s regularly “I always left unsatisfied,” she said. scheduled monthly meeting at the At left, Sumter School District Board of Trustees member Lucille McQuilla told the “I trust the board; you’ve got my sup- district office. board she had attended the Sumter County Council meeting last year when council port.” Two weeks ago, on May 23, Baker asked Baker to make an annual plea for a mill levy increase. At right, the Rev. Ralph South Carolina state Sen. Kevin went before Sumter County Council, Canty Sr. listens to a financial consultant during Monday’s meeting. Johnson also addressed the board. requesting a two-mill increase for the “I have had a lot of concerns ex- school district for next fiscal year be- proaching the county to raise taxes. final reading to the board Monday pressed to me,” he said. ginning July 1. That request was de- “I was shocked when I read in the night is funded at last year’s millage He said he has met with many edu- nied by county council that night. newspaper that you had gone before amount of 160.1 mills, according to cators in the state and throughout Hilton and Canty told Baker on county council and requested a mill- Baker and Allan. the county, and what comes up about Monday night they were disappointed age increase,” Hilton said. “And, I Baker explained that under Act 388, the district has always been positive. with him for not consulting with the think, some others on the board were which contains state law for local What some people have been saying board beforehand, and they were surprised as well because none of us funding of school districts, districts about the decision of the board has under the assumption the school dis- knew about it.” can request a millage increase equiv- him concerned, he said. trict would not seek a millage increase Baker clarified that the millage in- alent to a county’s growth rate in tax Johnson said he may have some for next year. Both cited previous dis- crease request was not needed to base. Sumter County’s growth rate of meetings concerning consolidation of cussions among board members and fund next year’s budget. The most re- 1.27 percent equaled two additional the three Clarendon County school Baker that the district’s philosophy cent draft budget proposal — pre- mills. districts. was that it was trying to get its own fi- pared by financial consultant Scott nancial house in order before ap- Allan — and presented in third and SEE BOARD, PAGE A4 SEE CLARENDON, PAGE A4 Normally busy peach orchards mostly empty after ‘tough winter’ BY JIM HILLEY “We had a tough winter,” said Matt their crop when temperatures dropped To the south, Georgia also lost the [email protected] Cornwell, a marketing specialist for into the low 20s in March, he said. majority of its peach crop, but Corn- the South Carolina Peach Council. “It “These things happen in nature,” well said some Georgia farmers were Normally, South Carolina peach was a warmer winter than we normal- Cornwell said. able to get some early crop harvested growers would be busy packing and ly have, so the peach trees were Some peach farmers may have some and shipped. shipping peaches this time of the year, blooming early and were susceptible late-season varieties that might pro- South Carolina Commissioner of but fickle weather destroyed at least to an early frost.” duce some crop by July and August, 85 percent of the state’s peach crop. Farmers probably lost 85 percent of he said. SEE PEACHES, PAGE A4

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Bishopville City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the Colclough Building, 109 E. Church St., Bishopville. Council will consider the first reading of the budget for fiscal year 2017-18. Vickie Williams will give an update on the Lee County long- term recovery effort, and Jeff Varn will present concerns about the Council Street area. Council will hear reports from committees, the city ad- ministrator and police chief and take public comments. For more information, call (803) 484-5948. PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM Law enforcement officers with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark speak with community members Numerous projects on during the Coffee with Cops event at Starbucks on Friday. SUATS agenda on Friday Sumter Urban Area Trans- portation Study Policy Commit- Local law enforcement shown tee will meet at 10 a.m. Friday on the fourth floor City Council Chambers of the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. The committee will take ac- appreciation at Coffee with Cops tion on the following: approval of the use of planning funds of BY ADRIENNE SARVIS advocate for law enforcement officers, $231,626 for the Unified Plan- [email protected] and Friday was an opportunity for him ning Work Program for fiscal to use his job to say thank you. year 2017-18; approval of UPWP Members of the community had an He said Norelle Iyer of NLI Massage for fiscal year 2017-19; and ap- opportunity to speak with local officers and Treatment had the same interest proval of the Transportation and express their appreciation during and asked to partner with Starbucks to Improvement Program for fis- the Coffee with Cops event at Starbucks offer free massages. cal year 2017-18. on Friday. Officers were also provided free coffee Among the updates to be dis- Robert Barwick, Starbucks store man- and snacks during their visit. cussed will be the Pinewood ager and coffee master, said many of Sumter County Sheriff's Office Deputy Road/McCrays Mill Road proj- Sumter's city and county officers are Jennifer Mays said she could not re- ect, the North Main Street and regulars. member going to a social event like Cof- Manning Avenue Corridor proj- He said events like Coffee with Cops fee with Cops in the past. This is a much ect, Manning Avenue Bridge have been held throughout the country more relaxed setting to interact with the Rehabilitation project and other for the public to get to know the officers public, she said. "It's pretty nice of penny sales tax projects. in their communities and show their them." For more information, call support. He said the local Starbucks Kendra Ball, a shift supervisor at Star- Allan Yu at (803) 774-1612. store also shows support to local mili- bucks, said the event was a great way to tary personnel by providing drinks and socialize with the people who keep the Tire company plans to food on the days they deploy out of the community safe while also enjoying cof- country. fee and snacks. build in Orangeburg Barwick said Friday was also an op- It’s nice to get to know the officers out- portunity for the public to connect with side of their jobs and share information COLUMBIA — A Chinese local officers and voice any concerns that you normally wouldn't be able to, Deputy Ken Bell gets a massage from tire manufacturer plans to they may have. It's an opportunity for she said. Norelle Iyer of NLI Massage and Treatment invest at least $400 million in the public and officers to build a dia- Ball said the longer they talked, the during Coffee with Cops social event at a South Carolina plant and logue, he said. easier it became to get to know the peo- Starbucks on Friday. Iyer offered free mas- create hundreds of jobs. Barwick said he has always been an ple behind the uniforms. sages to law enforcement who stopped by. Documents provided for a Joint Bond Review Commit- tee meeting today show Wanli Tire Corp. plans to build a plant in Orangeburg County employing at least Budget tops Sumter City Council agenda 400 people. The state Department of Commerce is asking the leg- FROM STAFF REPORTS monthly fees would range from $59.91 sewer payments would be $50 for each islative panel to approve bor- Sumter City Council will have a regu- for one 4-cubic yard pickup per week to instance and $75 for after hours. The rowing up to $40.5 million to lar meeting at 5:30 p.m. today in City $553.08 for six 8-cubic yard pickups per charge for a pulled meter or a cut lock prepare the site and build Council Chambers on the fourth floor of week. Extra pickup fees would be $64.50 would be $100 plus costs. roadways and a rail spur to the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. for each additional 4-cubic yard contain- On the agenda is the final reading of it. The money would be bor- The first reading of an ordinance er and $92.18 for each additional 8-cubic an ordinance to add a 200-foot monopole rowed over 15 years. amending solid waste collection fees, yard container. cellphone tower as a permitted use in Commerce officials are not planning and zoning fees and building According to a draft proposal, the the Patriot Park Sports Complex in the commenting about the plans. department fees will be considered, as monthly stormwater fee for residential Sumter West Planned Development. well as an ordinance amending storm- customers would be $2 for 3,000 square The first readings of an ordinance water fees. feet or less of impermeable space, $2.50 amending and adopting the city’s bud- City Manager Deron McCormick said for between 3,001 square feet and 12,000 get for fiscal year 2017-18 will be consid- at a budget workshop last week that the square feet and $3 for 12,000 square feet ered. CORRECTION new fees are generally aimed at keeping or more. The current fee is $2.50 for all Council will hear comments from rates current with expenses. customers. council members concerning matters of A photograph on Sunday's Many of Sumter’s fees do not cover Commercial stormwater fees would interest and comments or reports from "Yesteryear" page referencing the costs of providing the service, he be from $2.50 to $7.50 for 0 to 9,000 city manager. local skydivers Fred Cole and said, and the new rates make the fees square feet, $8.20 to $12.40 for 9,001 to Council will also review any pending Dave Goodwin jumping over pay for more of the costs. 30,000 square feet and $25.60 to $79 for legislation pertinent to local govern- Wesmark Plaza should have “We want to get as close as we can get 30,001 to 300,000 square feet. Commer- ment and receive comments from the noted the year as 1967. to paying for the service without going cial customers with more than 300,000 public. Thanks to alert reader Pat over,” McCormick said. square feet would be charged $150.40. For more information, call (803) 436- Dubose for pointing that out. Proposed commercial solid waste The charge for delinquent water and 2578.

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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Jones said Lewis was airlifted to an area [email protected] hospital where he later died of his injuries. After the initial collision, the Ford Ex- A 32-year-old man died as the result of a plorer went across the median and struck traffic collision on U.S. 15 South near Clip- two vehicles — a 2015 Nissan Altima and a per Road involving four vehicles about 8 2011 Toyota car — that were traveling a.m. Monday. northbound on U.S. 15, he said. Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker Jones said the driver of the Nissan was identified the deceased as Orin Lewis of wearing a seatbelt and was transported to Sumter County. an area hospital for injuries; the driver of South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance the Toyota did not sustain any injuries. Cpl. David Jones said the incident started The driver of the Buick was wearing a when Lewis' Ford Explorer, traveling south- seatbelt and sustained no injuries. bound, was struck from behind by a 2000 Jones said highway patrol will determine Buick while he was slowing down. Lewis, whether there will be charges for the wreck who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected after the Multi-disciplinary Accident Inves- from the vehicle, he said. tigation Team completes its investigation. Fired Florida worker kills 5, then self RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM Sumter Police Officer Sr. Cpl. Ben Stiles gets a hug from his step- ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A he shot," Demings said, add- Clark, 53; Jeffrey Roberts, 57; daughter Hannah Stiles, who graduated from Sumter High School on man who was fired from a ing that most victims were and Kevin Lawson, 46. Saturday with the last name Hutson. Stiles adopted Hannah as his Florida awning factory in shot in the head. Some were Authorities had confronted daughter the week of her graduation. Sr. Cpl. Stiles is a resource offi- April returned Monday with shot multiple times. Neumann once before at the cer at Sumter High School and was providing security at the gradua- a semi-automatic pistol and The motive remained Fiamma Inc. awning factory, tion stage when Hannah received her diploma. methodically killed five peo- under investigation. Depu- when he was accused of bat- ple, then took his own life at ties cordoned off the gun- tering a co-worker in June the sound of an approaching man's mobile home in Mait- 2014. But after interviewing siren, authorities said. land, north of Orlando, and both men involved, deputies Orange County Sheriff were looking through any so- filed no charges, Demings Jerry Demings identified the cial media postings for clues. said. 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BOARD FROM PAGE A1 CLARENDON FROM PAGE A1 “This falls under Act 388, and county council can ap- “It is coming anyhow,” he said. “I prove it or cannot approve it,” can introduce a bill in January and Baker said Monday. “This was have one school district in Clarendon simply a request that they give County.” us the two mills based on During its consideration of the growth, and, of course, they items on the agenda, the board dis- chose not to do that, which cussed the district’s budget and con- they can.” sidered how to provide monitors for Baker also cited that county school buses. council told him last year to Director of Transportation Alfreda request the growth rate each Richardson said it is the drivers’ job year and not let it accumulate to drive the bus, and they can’t be over time. expected to discipline the children After returning from execu- while driving. tive session behind closed “It’s the little ones who love to doors about 10 p.m. Monday, play,” she said, while older students the board adopted the fiscal are better behaved. 2018 budget after third and Board member Wanda Smith, who final reading. That budget is at one point was overcome with emo- projected to add about $458,000 tion during the meeting, thanked the to the fund balance at the end full house of people for coming to of next fiscal year and not the meeting. close any schools in the dis- “It’s encouraging when you come trict. The vote to adopt the out and show your concern,” she proposed budget was 4-2 with said. “It’s important to show up, and one abstention. Supporters of not just in November.” the proposed budget were Smith noted she voted against ter- board Chairman the Rev. minating any principals. Daryl McGhaney, vice chair- An appointed member of the woman Karen Michalik, Linda board, Smith said she is not in it for Alston and Barbara Jackson. herself. Hilton and Lucille McQuilla “I am able to separate the personal were against the motion. from the professional agenda when I Canty abstained from voting. make a decision,” she said. In the process, a motion Smith urged the attendees to read from the board’s finance com- the board’s minutes and vet the peo- JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM mittee to re-examine the pro- ple who choose to campaign to be Clarendon County School District 1 Board of Trustees member Wanda Smith struggles posed budget died on a 3-3 trustees. to control her emotions when concerned residents addressed the board concerning its vote. Canty did not vote in any “It hurts me that there is an imbal- recent decision concerning the district’s leadership and thanked attendees for present- way on the motion. ance here,” she said. ing their concerns.

South Carolina is the largest peach- shown time and again, they are resil- He said he does not think there was PEACHES FROM PAGE A1 producing state on the East Coast ient and with the help of allied-in- a great deal of damage to the trees. and is second only to California na- dustry partners, they will survive “Since they don’t have fruit to carry, Agriculture Hugh Weathers said tionally. The annual peach crop has this devastating blow,” Weathers all their energy can go to staying peaches are among the state’s signa- a value of $90 million with a $300 said. healthy and growing,” Cornwell said. ture crops. million economic impact, the release Buyers in grocery stores will proba- “What we need is a real cold winter According to a news release from said. bly be seeing peaches grown in Cali- and normal weather in the spring,” he the S.C. Department of Agriculture, “South Carolina farmers have fornia, Cornwell said. said.

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But it’s not an assemblywoman who repre- mandatory kindergarten in sever- an easy sell. sents a very at-risk population, al states, while Pennsylvania and Nevada is among the states this this is fundamental.” Washington don’t require atten- year that have or are considering The conversation among advo- dance until age 8. These state proposals to stretch the compul- cates is often tinged with this laws — some more than a century sory attendance age. A bill that kind of anxiety about economic old — began as a tool to fight tru- would require children in Nevada disparity. Their debate is cen- ancy. The status quo generally to start school at age 5 was met tered as a moral imperative, ex- has been to allow teens to drop with such resistance that it was tolling research on the impor- out at age 16. amended to age 6. Current state tance of access to education, par- The critics are advocates of law sets the age at 7. The proposal ticularly for poor and disadvan- homeschooling and limited gov- was likely to go nowhere, as the taged children. Lately, education ernment who say that parents Nevada legislature was set to ad- access has also seen a height- should have ultimate authority journ Monday. ened, urgent interest on the na- over their children, including “If you’re really concerned tional stage, ranging from college when and how their kids are edu- about kids dropping out, I don’t tuition to daycare and pre-kin- cated. Homeschoolers contend think making kindergarten man- dergarten. The compulsory that the children who are not datory is really the heart of the school age issue gained peak mo- going to school are likely in un- issue,” said Maggie England, who mentum when then-President structured programs at home that opposes the Nevada bill and Obama in his 2012 State of the aren’t registered with the local wants to homeschool her three Union address urged states to school districts and that not every children. raise the dropout age to 18. child is suited for a paper-and- Supporters admit that it In the past decade, both Re- pencil classroom confinement. wouldn’t have much of an impact publican and Democrat lawmak- “I can appreciate it, and I can on enrollment numbers — and ers have pushed for changes that appreciate the need for it, but if therefore school budgets. State of- would stretch the compulsory it’s available, I don’t see why it ficials estimate that about 95 per- school attendance age, in some needs to be mandatory for people cent of 6-year-olds are already states requiring children to be in like me because you’re taking learning in a formal capacity. the classroom for as many as 13 away my rights,” said England, What’s to be gained, then, said years, from age 5 to 18. This year the mom against the Nevada bill. Nevada Assemblywoman Olivia alone, at least six bills were pro- England is planning to teach her Diaz, is the message that the state posed in Mississippi to expand children at home near Reno be- sometimes mocked as the “Missis- the years that children must be cause she said she doesn’t have sippi of the West” is taking seri- in school. 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The Qatar Stock Ex- Premier UAE airlines Etihad if the decision would affect an President Hasan Rouhani to and moved to cut off land, sea change fell more than 7 per- and Emirates announced they American military operations. congratulate him on his re- and air routes to the energy- cent. would suspend flights to Qatar, Central Command officials and election. rich nation that is home to a Qatar Airways, one of the re- as did budget carriers Air Ara- the Pentagon did not immedi- The call was a clear, public major U.S. military base, accus- gion's major long-haul carriers bia and FlyDubai. Bahrain's ately respond to a request for rebuttal of Saudi Arabia's ef- ing it of supporting regional that routinely flies through Gulf Air and Saudia joined comment. forts to force Qatar to fall in terror groups. Saudi airspace, did not imme- them. In Sydney, Tillerson said he line against the Shiite-ruled Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Ara- diately respond to a request for Saudi Arabia also said Qa- didn't think the diplomatic cri- nation, which the Sunni king- bia and the United Arab Emir- comment. Some of its flights tari troops would be pulled sis would affect the war against dom sees as its No. 1 enemy ates made no demands of were going through Iranian from the ongoing war in the Islamic State group in Iraq and a threat to regional stabili- Qatar as their decision plunged airspace Monday. Saudi Arabia Yemen. Yemen's international- and Syria. ty. Qatar shares a massive off- the international travel hub said it would begin blocking all ly backed government, which "I think what we're witness- shore gas field with Iran. into chaos and ignited the big- Qatari flights at midnight. no longer holds its capital and ing is a growing list of disbelief The crisis began in late May gest diplomatic crisis in the Qatar's Foreign Affairs Min- large portions of the country, in the countries for some time, when Qatar alleged that hack- Gulf since the 1991 war against istry said there was "no legiti- also cut relations with Qatar, and they've bubbled up to take ers took over the site of its Iraq. mate justification" for the as did the Maldives. FIFA, in- action in order to have those state-run news agency and Qatar, which will host the countries' decision, though it ternational soccer's governing differences addressed," he said. published what it called fake 2022 FIFA World Cup and is vowed its citizens wouldn't be body, said it remained in regu- "We certainly would encourage comments from its ruling emir home to some 10,000 American affected by it. lar contact with Qatar, declin- the parties to sit down together about Iran and Israel. Its Gulf troops, criticized the move as a "The Qatari Government will ing to elaborate. and address these differences." Arab neighbors responded by "violation of its sovereignty." It take all necessary measures to Qatar is home to the sprawl- Before Monday, Qatar had blocking Qatari-based media, long has denied supporting ensure this and to thwart at- ing al-Udeid Air Base, which is appeared unperturbed by the including Al-Jazeera. militant groups and described the crisis as being fueled by "absolute fabrications" stem- ming from a recent hack of its state-run news agency. Saudi Arabia closed its land border with Qatar, through which the tiny Gulf nation im- ports most of its food, sparking a run on supermarkets. The four countries began with- drawing their diplomatic staff from Qatar as regional airlines announced they'd suspend ser- vice to its capital, Doha. The move came just weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia and vowed to improve ties with both Riyadh and Cairo to com- bat regional terror groups and contain Iran. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the move was rooted in longstand- ing differences and urged the parties to resolve them. Saudi Arabia said it took the decision to cut diplomatic ties because of Qatar's "embrace of various terrorist and sectarian groups aimed at destabilizing the region" including the Mus- lim Brotherhood, al-Qaida, the Islamic State group and groups supported by Iran in the king- dom's restive Eastern Province. Egypt's Foreign Ministry ac- cused Qatar of taking an "an- tagonist approach" toward Cairo and said "all attempts to stop it from supporting terror- ist groups failed." The countries all ordered their citizens out of Qatar and gave Qataris abroad 14 days to return home to their peninsu- lar nation, whose only land border is with Saudi Arabia. The countries also said they would eject Qatar's diplomats. All the nations also said they planned to cut air and sea traf- fic. Doha-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera reported

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COMMENTARY Left-wing insanity on climate accord

BY MIKE HUCKABEE a rowboat and ask some su- permodels to help paddle. predicted last week Let me know how that that before President works out. Trump had even fin- As for the European lead- I ished his speech pull- ers who are acting like Mar- ing the U.S. out of the Paris garet Dumont in a Marx Climate Accord, the reac- Brothers movie, dropping tion from the left would be their lorgnettes and huff- so overheated, it would ing, “Well, I never!”: Trump warm the Earth more than invited them to meet with all the CO2 ever generated him to forge a new deal that by humans. does as much or more to And so it has. Some of the protect the environment but more over-the-top reactions, doesn’t harm the U.S. econ- of course, have come from omy and destroy or export Hollywood, Silicon Valley our jobs to other nations and other leftist enclaves. that don’t have to abide by COMMENTARY The mayor of Pittsburgh re- pollution restrictions. Their buked Trump for saying he response: “Never!” This was elected to represent the deal cannot be renegotiated! people of Pittsburgh, not So let me get this straight: Despite Trump bluster, Germany Paris, by announcing that You sincerely believe that he’ll make Pittsburgh abide the U.S. pulling out will by the Paris CO2 restric- bring about environmental is partner for our state’s business tions. So there you go, Pitts- Armageddon, but you re- burgh voters, you now know fuse to do anything to help who your mayor prefers to prevent that if it means BY RON BRINSON cording to broad reporting in businesses are international, represent. meeting with President Europe. “Look at the mil- as well, and many are Ger- As for the Hollywood Trump? ust before his inaugu- lions of cars they’re selling man-owned. That hardly crowd, the rest of us will Gee, it sounds as if you’re ration, President-elect in the U.S. Terrible. We will adds up to anything “bad, believe your hearts sincere- more concerned with virtue Trump warned Ger- stop this.” Blustering or bar- very bad.” ly bleed for Mother Gaia signaling to your leftist sup- Jmany he would con- gaining, the tone seemed un- But the instructional mes- when you give up your mul- porters that you hate sider a 35 percent tariff on duly adversarial, and we sage of the BMW story is tiple mansions, stop flying Trump than you are with German cars entering the should hope the president that 70 percent of the compa- around the world on private saving the world. If you U.S. market if BMW carried didn’t mean it the way it ny’s Greer plant production jets and stop sailing to envi- have any other explanation out plans to build a new ve- sounded, especially to us is exported, railed to ronmental conferences at for your reaction, we’d all hicle manufacturing plant in South Carolinians. Charleston and loaded onto five-star resorts on massive love to hear it. Mexico. German officials What does “stop this” specialized ships and then to rented yachts. There’s this Please hurry, though, be- seemed dismissive. Any such mean? And by the way, Mr. markets worldwide. This thing now called Skype; cause as you’ve made very action would make “the President, German automak- manufacturing-marketing- look into it. And if you clear, the world is going to American auto industry ers are not “bad, very bad,” logistical process is complex, must attend in person, rent end soon. worse, weaker and more ex- they are economic partners sophisticated — and pro- pensive,” said Vice Chancel- of South Carolinians and pelled by value-added and lor Sigmar Gabriel. contributors to our state’s demand-for-labor functions Gabriel, who is also the social progress over the last that produce those jobs and LETTERS TO THE EDITOR economy minister, predicted three decades. economic impacts. South Germany would deal with By now, even Mr. Trump Carolina’s labor force has IS THE DISTRICT REALLY FOR on? The board was willing to the new president confident- probably understands he grown in the task. So has the BETTERMENT OF STUDENTS? vote to take money from the ly: “We’re not weak and infe- tripped a South Carolina state’s under-appreciated lo- coaches and extracurricular rior.” And responding to Mr. switch in going after German gistics service industry. $12,987 is the amount that advisers that had already per- Trump’s argument that automakers. He seemed to be These functional assets the education per pupil per formed the services, but they there are more German- meddlin’ with our state’s nurture the automotive sec- year is costing the taxpayers are not willing to close made cars in the United bread and butter. And here’s tor throughout South Caroli- for the students attending schools. You punish teachers States than American-made betting our new Gov. Henry na, especially in the Low- Mayewood Middle School (154 and staff that worked over cars in Germany, Gabriel de- McMaster already has called country. Daimler/Mercedes students divided by 2 million). and above the regular school clared flatly, “The U.S. needs his buddy the president to is converting its North $9,638 is the amount that the day for the students, but you to build better cars.” offer a flashcard refresher on Charleston plant into a fully education per pupil per year is are unwilling to stand up for A few days later, BMW an- how German companies equipped factory for its van costing the taxpayers for the what makes financial sense. nounced it was sticking to its help make South Carolina’s product lines, a $500 million students attending F.J. De- Are you really for the better- plans to build a $1 billion economy tick. Today, more investment that will add Laine Elementary School (166 ment of all students in the dis- plant in San Luis Potosi. The than 160 German firms bring more than 1,000 jobs. Volvo’s students divided by 1.6 mil- trict, or are you only con- Mexican state is between a broadening diversity to the Berkeley County plant will lion). The board would be bet- cerned with your own person- three major cities: Mexico state’s economy. In the last soon be producing 100,000 ter to send these students to al agenda? City, Monterrey and Guada- five years, these companies cars annually. Access to one of the local private MARY DAVIS lajara, with routing to four have added to their capital South Carolina’s logistical schools if the board is not Sumter deepwater ports. investments profile by more service industry, especially willing to close this school be- Cummins Inc. has operat- than $5 billion, creating an the Port of Charleston, is im- cause it would be cheaper on LET’S SALVAGE WHAT’S LEFT ed there since 1980 and now additional 10,000 direct jobs. portant because selling the taxpayers. OF EDUCATION IN SUMTER employs 2,000 persons. Gen- “I’m disappointed that the abroad is a huge strategic Why is the school district In reference to the article eral Motors is building a new president has chosen to at- objective for global manufac- willing to use taxpayer monies from the The Sumter Item on facility there, too, and will tack before he gets his facts turers. to pay Mr. Allan at a rate of June 2, 2017, titled “Insanity soon be producing 450 vehi- straight,” said Ted Pitts, U.S.-Germany bilateralism $1,000 per day plus expenses doesn’t know when to quit,” cles daily. BMW’s new plant president and chief execu- is a big win-win package but not willing to listen to Dr. Baker should hold himself will manufacture 150,000 tive of the South Carolina functioning beyond leader- what he has to say? He says accountable for the critical cars annually and employ Chamber of Commerce, in a ship style and personality closing the two schools makes state of affairs in Sumter 1,500 people producing the New York Times report. conflicts. BMW is not about financial sense and could save County. company’s 3-Series model to “We’re surprised that he’d to exit South Carolina, and $3.6 million. According to the He has been the Sumter be sold across North Ameri- try to make this claim at the Germany probably will not newspaper, a couple of board School District’s superinten- ca. expense of South Carolina be piqued with Mr. Trump members attended the meet- dent for many years and has BMW’s sales and market- and American jobs.” forever. But we are reminded ing where this was discussed, only made minor changes to ing director Ian Robertson Spartanburg County that global investments turn but the rest were too busy to the schools’ education system. told the BBC that the Ger- Council Chairman Jeff Hor- on both competitive advan- attend. The board members The money that was designed man automakers feel at ton was more pointed. tages and rational policies. that attended the meeting to improve the schools is now home in the United States, “If he did say that, I would Upsetting the constructive voted to close the schools be- being taken away. They are and he noted the company’s say that he’s said some stu- patterns of globalism can cause they understand the fi- cutting more money from the fresh commitments to ex- pid things,” said Horton, a surely lead long term to rela- nancial reasoning for closing budget because a mistake was pand the company’s Greer, Republican. “BMW pulled tionship vulnerabilities. And the schools. For those board made? South Carolina, campus. this county out of the dol- now that we understand members that voted to keep Well as a leader if a mistake “Yes, we are building a drums after textiles left. I’ll German firms have so many the schools open, what was is made on your watch, you plant in Mexico,” he said. defend BMW all day long.” global options, and that Pres- your reasoning? Are these stu- have to take responsibility and “Yes, we built a plant in Bra- Most South Carolinians ident Trump has an unset- dents more important than fix the problem. I feel Dr. zil last year. Yes, we are would, as well. tled view of global trade, we the balance of the other stu- Baker has served his time as a building plants in other From a standing start in should take nothing for dents in the district? chair holder and needs to be parts of the world as our ca- 1992 at a former Greer peach granted, especially in South Really, where is the leader- removed so someone with pacity increases. But that’s farm, BMW now employs Carolina. ship in the board for Sumter brighter and better plans for part of a normal strategic more than 8,000 people and School District? Can the tax- the school district can come in manufacturing direction.” builds more than 400,000 ve- Ron Brinson, a former associ- payers be given a clear specif- and salvage what is left before Mr. Trump apparently had hicles annually. Its multi- ate editor of The Charleston ic picture of exactly where the it all burns away. We need to this and other rejections of product operations attract a Post and Courier, is a North $6.2 million was actually spent save what is left of Sumter’s his neo-protectionist trade cluster of supportive state- Charleston city councilman. ... $6.2 million and the board education system, otherwise concepts on his mind at the wide business units — elec- He served as president/CEO can only tell us that Sumter the town will be filled with G-7 meeting recently in Eu- tronics, interior components, of the American Association School District hired addition- uneducated adults and chil- rope. In a widely reported in- research and design. Since of Port Authorities, 1979-1986, al people that were not bud- dren, and that is not good for terview, he sharpened his BMW’s arrival, South Caroli- and president/CEO of the geted and spent a little more business! warnings to the Germans. na has become the nation’s Port of New Orleans, 1986- money than they should have. JOSE A. ORTIZ III “The Germans are bad, very leading tire producer. Most 2003. He can be reached at What was the money spent Sumter bad,” Mr. Trump said — ac- of these automotive sector [email protected].

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DEAR ABBY — showed her to be slim, with and whose photos feature I was di- black hair. When she showed them wearing baseball caps to vorced three up she had white hair, and she hide their baldness. There will years ago had gained at least 30 pounds. be a better outcome and fewer and recently She recognized me from my disappointments if the "mo- went on profile photo, which was re- ment of truth" comes BEFORE some dating cent. Because I'm a gentleman, the meeting. sites to find a I made no mention of the dis- possible com- crepancy and made the most DEAR ABBY — What is proper Dear Abby panion. All of our lunch. elevator etiquette? I've always ABIGAIL the women I I think women would be assumed that passengers VAN BUREN met had post- wise to place a recent photo on should exit the elevator be- ed photos their profile with the caption, fore new ones get on. Howev- that looked "What you see is what you get." er, I have seen some people nothing like them. It was em- It would eliminate any surpris- push their way through the barrassing. es. door while people are exiting. You usually meet in a public Disappointed in Vermont Shouldn't they wait until ev- place, so the gentlemanly thing eryone has left the elevator to do is continue the encoun- DEAR DISAPPOINTED — I agree before entering? It seems like ter, only to not follow up. It that there should be more common sense to me. would be so much nicer if truth in advertising, which is Ann in New York women posted a recent photo/ why I'm printing your letter. DEAR ANN — It IS common selfie so that there would be no However, the same can be said sense, and it's also the rule of By Mark McClain 6/6/17 surprises at the first date. for men who have also been etiquette. The people you de- ACROSS Case in point: I had a date known to fudge the truth scribe are impatient, ignorant 44 Breeds, as cattle 10 “That’s using 37 Lifted with a lady whose photo about their height and weight, or rude. 1 Part of AAA: 49 What Bo Peep your head!” 38 Dental exam Abbr. lost 11 How oysters are pictures 5 Utopian sites 50 *Treaded often served 39 Atlanta-based 10 Abrasive sand combat vehicle 12 Eisenhower’s cable channel bits 52 St. Francis’ nickname 40 Crowd cheer JUMBLE SUDOKU 14 Round caramel birthplace 13 Norse god of war 43 Cathedral recess THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME HOW TO PLAY: candy 55 Burst of 19 Ripped 45 Roma is its 15 Get Mad again? 21 Houston capital By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Each row, column gunshots 16 Like some 56 Best place to be, baseballers, 46 Hanging deli and set of 3-by-3 Chardonnay slangily ... and, briefly meat boxes must contain 17 Kingdom given when divided in 24 Livestock 47 Was jealous of the numbers 1 to Esau four parts, what identifier 48 Hybrid garments through 9 without 18 *Lighthouse the answers to 26 Beaver creations 50 Burden-bearing repetition. landmark in starred clues 27 Workout spot beasts Honolulu are? 28 Linguistic suffix 51 Gaucho’s rope 20 “E,” on 60 Bear’s home 30 Catcher’s glove 53 Internet location dashboards 61 Made on a loom 31 Feature of Vegas 54 Suffix for natives 22 Photographer’s 62 Choppers “bandits” 56 1914-’18 stand 63 “How __ Your 33 Go off the high conflict, briefly 57 Ad __ committee 23 *Club batting Mother” board 34 Santa __, 58 Mother of Cain first, in baseball 64 Chilled with California and Abel 25 Chain of hills cubes 36 Suffix with 59 Commandments 29 Madame, 65 Position paper billion pronoun in Tijuana 66 Helps out 30 Starts of typical Monday’s Puzzle Solved workweeks DOWN 32 Confer holy 1 Sports venues orders upon 2 “Us, too!” 35 One-named 3 “I’m Lovin’ It” or body-image “Just Do It,” e.g. advocate 4 Dieter’s 36 *Capital that’s sandwich spec home to Lady 5 Historic period Bird Lake 6 Triangular river 39 Stumble formation 41 Pic next to 7 Huge, to a poet a screen name 8 Grape soda brand

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NBA PLAYOFFS USC BASEBALL It is time for Carolina ‘No, it’s to part with not over’ Holbrook t was on the evening of March 8 that I received an email from an inter- I ested reader of The Sumter Item. He was com- menting on an article I wrote about the University of South Carolina baseball pro- gram. The basis of my article was to give the Gamecocks and head coach Chad Hol- brook the benefit of a doubt with the completion of a full season. The reader said USC was not a very good team, talked about how bad it played in coughing up two late- Dennis inning leads Brunson against arch rival Clem- son the week before and he predicted it wouldn’t win half of its Southeastern Conference contests. He also pointed out that on that particular evening — March 8 — Carolina was get- ting soundly beaten by Win- throp. Well, South Carolina rallied from an early 5-1 defi- cit to improve to 9-5 on the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS season, and I remember Golden State forward Kevin Durant, left, drives on Cleveland forward LeBron James during the second half of the Warriors 132-113 vic- thinking, “Midweek game tory over the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California, on Sunday. against an instate team knowing how good a victory In another 0-2 hole, spot after the first two more dangerous this year, leads all players with 71 would be against the Game- games of the NBA Finals. thanks to the addition of points the first two games — cocks. They rallied for the Cavs ignore last Rather than reach back to Kevin Durant. six more than the player he win and now they’ll start last year’s championship “They’re a different replaced in the lineup, Har- kicking it into gear.” year’s comeback comeback for a confidence team,” James said following rison Barnes, scored in Of course, the reader was boost, James’ focus is on fig- a 132-113 loss in Game 2 on seven games a year ago. right. USC never kicked it OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — uring out what Cleveland Sunday night that put Cleve- Durant’s scoring has into gear; in fact, it fell into LeBron James and the must do to change its for- land in an 0-2 hole. taken pressure off Stephen a deep rut. Even though it Cleveland Cavaliers are tunes against a Warriors That’s been quite evident started the SEC 5-1 — headed home in a familiar team that is fresher and far through two games. Durant SEE NBA, PAGE B4 against the two worst teams in the league in Tennessee and Alabama — Carolina lost the final eight confer- AUTO RACING ence series, all by 1-2 counts. I said in my column, “Allow Holbrook and his Johnson ties Cale Yarborough’s 83 career victories coaching staff time to work with and develop these play- ers and see the end result. If DOVER, Del. (AP) — Hooked on Carolina loses in an NCAA NASCAR as a kid, there was something tournament regional like it about Cale Yarborough that made a fan did three years ago or out of Jimmie Johnson. Johnson was doesn’t even advance to the glued to the set as he sat on a dirty old NCAAs like two years ago, couch at home in El Cajon, California. then it might be time to He loved Yarborough’s fearlessness question Holbrook.” and the way the Hall of Fame driver That time is obviously kind of reminded Johnson of his here, and South Carolina grandfather. athletics director Ray Tan- Johnson even stopped at a Hardee’s ner is pondering what to do on a road trip because he believed the with the man he hired to re- fast-food joint and Yarborough’s spon- place him five years ago. sor was the race shop. There was one Showing Holbrook the door more part of Yarborough that Johnson is the wish of many, many admired: Gamecock fans — and the “His winning,” Johnson said. number has certainly grown Oh, Yarborough won — 83 times. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS in recent weeks with a 35-25 Jimmie Johnson carries the checkered flag back to his car after winning the NASCAR Mon- record and no NCAA region- SEE RACE, PAGE B4 ster Energy Cup series race Sunday at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware. al for the second time in three years. As the reader said, this team was not very good. It AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL had lots of talent; all you have to do is look at the re- cruiting class rankings and the preseason polls for this program in the last few years. Those numbers didn’t translate to success on the diamond though. One has to wonder if the travel ball mentality of it being a personal showcase as opposed to how to play the game as a team caught up with Carolina. It certainly looked that way at times, but that being said, it is up to a coaching staff to take that talent and develop it in prop- er fashion, both individually and as team players. Bunting was one obvious problem for USC offensively, but it showed up at other times in hitting behind runners at the proper times, executing hit- and-runs, working the pitch count, etc. South Carolina was not a fundamentally

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NBA PLAYOFFS MLB STANDINGS FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) AMERICAN LEAGUE Golden State 2, Cleveland 0 Thursday, June 1: Golden State 113, Cleveland 91 EAST DIVISION THE ASSOCIATED PRESS W L Pct GB Sunday, June 4: Golden State 132, Cleveland 113 New York 32 22 .593 — Wednesday, June 7: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. Andy Murray serves during his 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Karen Khachanov dur- Boston 31 25 .554 2 Friday, June 9: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. Baltimore 29 26 .527 3½ x-Monday, June 12: Cleveland at Golden State, 9 p.m. ing the fourth round of the French Open on Monday in Paris. Tampa Bay 29 30 .492 5½ x-Thursday, June 15: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. Toronto 28 29 .491 5½ x-Sunday, June 18: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m. CENTRAL DIVISION W L Pct GB NHL PLAYOFFS Minnesota 29 24 .547 — French Open up for grabs Cleveland 29 26 .527 1 STANLEY CUP FINAL Detroit 28 28 .500 2½ (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Kansas City 24 31 .436 6 Pittsburgh 2, Nashville 1 Chicago 24 31 .436 6 Monday, May 29: Pittsburgh 5, Nashville 3 WEST DIVISION Wednesday, May 31: Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 1 for women; Murray, top W L Pct GB Saturday, June 3: Nashville 5, Pittsburgh 1 Houston 41 16 .719 — Monday, June 5: Pittsburgh at Nashville, 8 p.m. Los Angeles 29 31 .483 13½ Thursday, June 8: Nashville at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Seattle 28 30 .483 13½ x-Sunday, June 11: Pittsburgh at Nashville, 8 p.m. Texas 26 31 .456 15 x-Wednesday, June 14: Nashville at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Oakland 24 32 .429 16½ men in quarterfinals SUNDAY’S GAMES PGA SCORES Toronto 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 PARIS (AP) — For all of the tu- trouble, eliminating the last Detroit 7, Chicago White Sox 4 MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP mult in the French Open women’s Frenchman, No. 15 Gael Monfils, Boston 7, Baltimore 3 Sunday At Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, Ohio Cleveland 8, Kansas City 0 Purse: $8.7 million draw and the unfamiliar names fill- 7-5, 7-6 (7), 6-2. Houston 7, Texas 2 Yardage: 7,392; Par: 72 ing the quarterfinal slots, the men’s Next for Murray is a match Minnesota 3, L.A. Angels 2 Final Washington 11, Oakland 10 Jason Dufner (500), $1,566,000 65-65-77-68—275 tournament has been much more against No. 8 Kei Nishikori, who Seattle 7, Tampa Bay 1 Rickie Fowler (245), $765,600 70-66-72-70—278 about the usual suspects: Andy got past a slow start to defeat Fer- Anirban Lahiri (245), $765,600 74-70-69-65—278 MONDAY’S GAMES Matt Kuchar (123), $382,800 69-70-67-73—279 Murray, Novak Djokovic, Stan Waw- nando Verdasco 0-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0. Houston at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. Justin Thomas (123), $382,800 67-71-69-72—279 rinka and, of course, Rafael Nadal. Murray’s head-to-head record Toronto at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. James Hahn (89), $281,663 74-72-65-69—280 The No. 1-seeded Murray, a three- against Nishikori is 8-2. Wawrinka, TODAY’S GAMES Kevin Kisner (89), $281,663 70-69-70-71—280 Kyle Stanley (89), $281,663 74-67-71-68—280 time major champion and last meanwhile, is 11-2 against quarter- Boston (Pomeranz 5-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 5-5), Bubba Watson (89), $281,663 71-68-68-73—280 7:05 p.m. Graham DeLaet (70), $217,500 73-67-73-68—281 year’s runner-up at Roland Garros, final opponent No. 7 Marin Cilic, Pittsburgh (Nova 5-4) at Baltimore (Gausman 3-4), 7:05 p.m. Jamie Lovemark (70), $217,500 69-69-70-73—281 and No. 3 Wawrinka, whose own who was leading 6-3, 3-0 when Chicago White Sox (Quintana 2-7) at Tampa Bay (Ar- Daniel Summerhays (70), $217,500 66-69-68-78—281 cher 4-3), 7:10 p.m. Jordan Spieth (59), $174,000 66-72-71-73—282 trio of Grand Slam trophies in- Kevin Anderson stopped because L.A. Angels (Chavez 4-6) at Detroit (Norris 2-3), 7:10 p.m. Kevin Streelman (59), $174,000 73-69-67-73—282 cludes the 2015 French Open, N.Y. Mets (deGrom 4-2) at Texas (Gee 0-0), 8:05 p.m. Jason Day (52), $143,550 75-71-67-70—283 of an injured left hamstring. Houston (Paulino 0-0) at Kansas City (TBD), 8:15 p.m. Marc Leishman (52), $143,550 70-70-72-71—283 moved into the quarters with ho- Cilic knows what it takes to win Cleveland (Clevinger 2-2) at Colorado (Senzatela 7-2), David Lingmerth (52), $143,550 65-74-71-73—283 8:40 p.m. Shane Lowry (52), $143,550 72-68-70-73—283 hum, straight-set victories Monday. a major title — he topped Nishiko- Toronto (Estrada 4-3) at Oakland (Hahn 1-4), 10:05 p.m. Jim Herman (45), $113,100 70-74-67-73—284 While three of the winners in ri in the 2014 U.S. Open final — so Minnesota (Santiago 4-5) at Seattle (Paxton 4-0), 10:10 Pat Perez (45), $113,100 70-72-69-73—284 p.m. Harold Varner III (45), $113,100 73-71-70-70—284 women’s fourth-round action Mon- he appreciates his easy path. He Ricky Barnes (39), $90,480 70-77-69-69—285 day — No. 2 Karolina Pliskova, No. 3 has not dropped a set. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Ross Fisher, $90,480 73-69-70-73—285 Cleveland at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Phil Mickelson (39), $90,480 70-70-72-73—285 Simona Halep and No. 5 Elina Svito- “It’s a huge bonus for me, look- Toronto at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Byeong Hun An (32), $66,410 68-72-71-75—286 lina — are highly seeded, none of ing to the rest of the tournament,” Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Bud Cauley (32), $66,410 75-67-70-74—286 Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Stewart Cink (32), $66,410 72-73-68-73—286 the eight players left in that field has Cilic said, “knowing that, mentally Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Brett Coletta, $66,410 72-69-72-73—286 ever won a Grand Slam tournament. and physically, I haven’t spent any L.A. Angels at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Bill Haas (32), $66,410 73-69-71-73—286 N.Y. Mets at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Peter Uihlein, $66,410 76-69-68-73—286 And they’re all well aware. energy at all.” Houston at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. Jonas Blixt (24), $52,744 75-69-70-73—287 “Everyone knows who remains Murray did not arrive in Paris at Minnesota at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Padraig Harrington (24), $52,744 71-71-72-73—287 in the draw,” said Svitolina, who the height of his powers, dealing NATIONAL LEAGUE Brooks Koepka (24), $52,744 69-73-71-74—287 Adam Scott (24), $52,744 76-66-71-74—287 was two points from losing before with a cold and some recent shaky EAST DIVISION Patrick Cantlay (19), $42,891 71-72-74-71—288 W L Pct GB Jason Kokrak (19), $42,891 73-67-70-78—288 coming back to beat 290th-ranked results. Washington 35 20 .636 — Ben Martin (19), $42,891 71-74-71-72—288 Petra Martic 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. “It’s a big But he appears to have found his Atlanta 24 30 .444 10½ Grayson Murray (19), $42,891 72-71-71-74—288 New York 24 31 .436 11 Charl Schwartzel (19), $42,891 70-71-71-76—288 opportunity.” form. Miami 24 31 .436 11 Tony Finau (14), $33,930 74-73-68-74—289 There’s a lot more experience Dealing quite well with a swirling Philadelphia 19 35 .352 15½ Emiliano Grillo (14), $33,930 71-68-73-77—289 Zach Johnson (14), $33,930 76-71-70-72—289 and hardware among the remain- wind that other players complained CENTRAL DIVISION C.T. Pan (14), $33,930 76-68-70-75—289 W L Pct GB Steve Stricker (14), $33,930 74-68-69-78—289 ing men. about, Murray made only 14 un- Milwaukee 30 27 .526 — Lucas Glover (10), $26,187 67-73-72-78—290 There’s Murray and Wawrinka forced errors and broke the strong- Chicago 28 27 .509 1 Charley Hoffman (10), $26,187 72-71-72-75—290 St. Louis 26 28 .481 2½ Mackenzie Hughes (10), $26,187 76-70-70-74—290 on the top half of the bracket. On serving Khachanov five times. Pittsburgh 26 31 .456 4 Hideki Matsuyama (10), $26,187 70-74-76-70—290 the bottom half, No. 2 Djokovic, the “Each match, I feel like I played Cincinnati 25 30 .455 4 Danny Lee (9), $21,982 73-71-75-72—291 defending champion, and No. 4 better. I have hit the ball cleaner WEST DIVISION Nick Taylor (9), $21,982 69-76-71-75—291 W L Pct GB Gary Woodland (9), $21,982 72-73-72-74—291 Nadal, seeking a record-extending and started to see the right shots at Colorado 36 23 .610 — Greg Chalmers (7), $20,288 75-68-77-72—292 10th title in Paris, would set up a the right moments,” said Murray, Los Angeles 35 23 .603 ½ Kevin Chappell (7), $20,288 76-69-71-76—292 Arizona 34 25 .576 2 Martin Laird (7), $20,288 71-68-75-78—292 showdown in the semifinals with who became the 15th man with 650 San Francisco 23 35 .397 12½ Sean O’Hair (7), $20,288 73-74-74-71—292 one victory apiece Tuesday. tour-level match victories and has San Diego 23 35 .397 12½ Brian Stuard (7), $20,288 70-74-71-77—292 Alex Cejka (5), $19,227 74-73-75-71—293 “Looks like one of the top four a .782 career winning percentage. Rod Pampling (5), $19,227 72-73-78-70—293 SUNDAY’S GAMES guys” is going to end up grasping “Yeah, come a long way the last 10 Atlanta 13, Cincinnati 8 D.A. Points (5), $19,227 71-76-73-73—293 Miami 6, Arizona 5 Patrick Reed (5), $19,227 76-71-75-71—293 the champion’s Coupe des Mous- days or so.” Pittsburgh 11, N.Y. Mets 1 Sam Saunders (5), $19,227 68-74-71-80—293 Philadelphia 9, San Francisco 7 Brendan Steele (5), $19,227 72-73-72-76—293 quetaires, seven-time major titlist Wawrinka’s biggest difficulty Milwaukee 3, L.A. Dodgers 0 Zac Blair (4), $18,531 75-72-71-76—294 John McEnroe observed. was that his lower back locked up Washington 11, Oakland 10 Camilo Villegas (4), $18,531 74-68-75-77—294 Colorado 3, San Diego 1 Russell Knox (4), $18,183 71-70-78-76—295 He added that he thinks “quite on him early against Monfils. Chicago Cubs 7, St. Louis 6 Cameron Smith (4), $18,183 74-71-73-77—295 probably” the semifinals will be Wawrinka took a medical time- K.J. Choi (3), $17,661 78-69-75-74—296 MONDAY’S GAMES William McGirt (3), $17,661 71-72-70-83—296 No. 1 vs. No. 3, and No. 2 vs. No. 4. out midway through the second St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Patrick Rodgers (3), $17,661 70-77-72-77—296 Sure looks that way at the moment. set, laying down on the sideline Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Webb Simpson (3), $17,661 73-72-74-77—296 San Francisco at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m. Soren Kjeldsen (3), $17,139 72-73-71-81—297 Murray was barely tested in the and getting massaged by a trainer, Miami at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Ollie Schniederjans (3), $17,139 74-73-73-77—297 fourth round, beating 21-year-old but then played well the rest of the Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Curtis Luck, $16,791 77-70-75-77—299 Vaughn Taylor (3), $16,791 73-71-77-78—299 Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. way, using his sweet-swinging one- TODAY’S GAMES Sung Kang (3), $16,530 75-72-71-83—301 Wawrinka had only a bit more handed backhand to great effect. Pittsburgh (Nova 5-4) at Baltimore (Gausman 3-4), 7:05 Matthew Griffin, $16,356 75-71-78-82—306

SPORTS ITEMS Dufner bounces back to win Memorial DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Jason Dufner Steve Stricker’s foundation for Chil- Ryu missed the cut. Ko, also skipping never lost sight of the big picture even dren’s Hospital and other charities. the event, was guaranteed to lose the after losing a big lead. It paid off when The full tournament is June 19-25 at top spot to Jutanugarn or Ryu, and he made a 30-foot par putt on the final the second annual championship. Sev- Jutanugarn got the position when hole that wrapped up his victory in enty-eight players are competing for a Ryu failed to finish solo third or bet- the Memorial. $2 million purse. ter. Dufner lost a five-shot lead Satur- day. He started Sunday four shots be- SOUTH KOREA’S IN-KYUNG KIM WINS SHOP- MATTA OUT AS BASKETBALL COACH AT hind. And then he kept his composure RITE LPGA CLASSIC OHIO STATE through two rain delays and closed with a 4-under 68 to get that hand- GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In- COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thad Matta is shake with host Jack Nicklaus. Kyung Kim held off two-time defend- out as Ohio State’s basketball coach Four players had at least a share of ing champion Anna Nordqvist on Sun- after 13 seasons. the lead in a final round in which day in the ShopRite LPGA Classic for He said at a news conference Mon- seven players were in the hunt. her fifth tour title. day it was a “mutually agreed” deci- Dufner saved his best golf for the Tied with Paula Creamer for the sion. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS back nine. second-round lead, Kim closed with a He coached the Buckeyes to two Jack Nicklaus, left, congratulates Jason Not only did he hit every green 2-under 69 for a two-stroke victory Final Fours while he was there from Dufner after Dufner’s final round of the until the 18th, all but one of his birdie over Nordqvist at Stockton Seaview. 2005 to 2017. Ohio State finished 17-15 Memorial golf tournament on Sunday in chances were from 12 feet or in. Kim was making her sixth start since this year. Dublin, Ohio. Dufner bounced back from a returning from a injury sustained fall- Matta has been troubled by back third-round 77 to win the tournament. FAVRE, JETER, NORTH, RUCKER TEAM UP ON ing down stairs. The 28-year-old South pain, and surgery complications have PGA TOUR Korean player won the Reignwood left him with a limp. He mentioned awarded to a basketball player who LPGA Classic late last season in “trying to get healthy” as a reason for “exemplifies the competitive edge MADISON, Wis. — Hall of Fame China. leaving the job. and effort” that Thornwell showed quarterback Brett Favre, New York Nordqvist shot a 69. during his four seasons at South Yankees legend Derek Jeter, U.S. Open Kim finished at 11-under 202. CAROLINA PLANS SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR Carolina, the school said. champ Andy North and Grammy-win- Michelle Wie had a 65 to tie for third OF THORNWELL Gamecocks coach Frank Martin ning singer-songwriter Darius Rucker at 7 under with Jenny Shin (69), Jac- sayA the scholarship means one of will team up on the golf course for a qui Concolino (70) and Jeong Eun Lee COLUMBIA — South Carolina his players can benefit from Thorn- good cause. (71). Creamer had a 74 to drop into a hopes to keep Sindarius Thornwell well’s lasting leadership. The celebrity foursome will play a tie for seventh at 6 under. part of its basketball program and It will be the second endowed 9-hold scramble June 24 at the On Saturday, Ariya Jutanugarn plans to endow a scholarship in scholarship among the basketball American Family Insurance Cham- took the No. 1 spot in the world rank- honor of the graduate who led the program with a grant in the name of pionship on the PGA Tour in Madi- ing to be released Monday. Taking the Gamecocks to their first Final Four. longtime staffer Mac Credille that son. week off, Jutanugarn replaced Lydia The school announced the drive to goes to a men’s basketball manager Proceeds are directed to the golfer Ko atop the ranking when So Yeon fund a scholarship, which will be each year. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 | B3

NCAA BASEBALL REGIONALS REGIONALS Louisville 8, Xavier 7, Louisville ad- Hattiesburg, Miss. nated eliminated Double Elimination; x-if necessary vances Sunday, June 4 TCU 5, Virginia 1 Oregon State 8, Yale 1, Oregon St. At Sunken Diamond Mississippi State 5, UIC 4, UIC elimi- Monday, June 5 advances Stanford, Calif. At Doug Kingsmore Stadium nated Dallas Baptist 11, Virginia 8, UVA Sunday, June 4 Clemson, S.C. Southern Miss. 8, South Alabama 3 eliminated At Blair Field North Carolina 10, Florida Gulf Coast Sunday, June 4 Mississippi State 7, South Alabama TCU (44-16) vs. Dallas Baptist (42- Long Beach, Calif. 1, FGCU eliminated Clemson 6, UNC Greensboro 3 3, South Alabama eliminated 20), 8 p.m. Sunday, June 4 Davidson 2, North Carolina 1, David- Clemson 6, Vanderbilt 0 Monday, June 5 Tuesday, June 6 Long Beach State 7, San Diego State son advances Monday, June 5 Mississippi State 8, Southern Miss. 1 x-TCU vs. Dallas Baptist, 7 p.m. 4 Vanderbilt (35-23) vs. Clemson (42- Game 7 — Southern Miss. (50-15) vs. Long Beach State 4, Texas 3 At David F. Couch Ballpark 20), 7 p.m. Mississippi State (39-25), 11 p.m. At Reckling Park Monday, June 5 Winston-Salem, N.C. Houston Texas (39-23) vs. Long Beach State Sunday, June 4 At Alfred A. McKethan Stadium At Alex Box Stadium Sunday, June 4 (40-18), 11 p.m. West Virginia 8, Maryland 5, UM Gainesville, Fla. Baton Rouge, La. Houston 7, Iowa 5, Iowa eliminated eliminated Sunday, June 4 Sunday, June 4 Monday, June 5 Wake Forest 12, West Virginia 8, Bethune-Cookman 6, South Florida Rice 9, Southeastern Louisiana 5, SE Texas A&M 4, Houston 3, A&M ad- SUPER REGIONALS Wake Forest advances 4, USF eliminated Louisiana eliminated vances June 9-12 Bethune-Cookman 6, Florida 2 LSU 5, Rice 0, LSU advances Oregon State (52-4) vs. Clemson At Cliff Hagan Stadium Monday, June 5 At Rip Griffin Park champion Lexington, Ky. Florida 6, Bethune-Cookman 1, Flori- At Baum Stadium Lubbock, Texas Long Beach champion vs. Cal State Sunday, June 4 da advances Fayetteville, Ark. Sunday, June 4 Fullerton (37-21) Kentucky 14, Indiana 9, IU eliminated Sunday, June 4 Sam Houston State 9, Arizona 3, Ari- Sam Houston State (44-21) vs. Flori- Kentucky 8, N.C. State 6 At Dick Howser Stadium Arkansas 4, Oral Roberts 3 zona eliminated da State (43-21) Monday, June 5 Tallahassee, Fla. Arkansas 11, Missouri State 10 Sam Houston State 9, Texas Tech 8 Hattiesburg champion vs. LSU (46-17) N.C. State (36-24) vs. Kentucky (42- Sunday, June 4 Monday, June 5 Monday, June 5 Davidson (35-24) vs. Texas A&M (39- 21), 7 p.m. Florida State 5, Tennessee Tech 3 Missouri State 3, Arkansas 2; Mis- Sam Houston State 4, Texas Tech 3, 21) Florida State 8, Auburn 7, 10 innings souri State advances SHSU advances Lexington champion vs. Louisville At Jim Patterson Stadium Monday, June 5 (50-10) Louisville, Ky. Florida State 6, Auburn 0, Florida St. At Lupton Baseball Stadium At Goss Stadium Fort Worth champion vs. Fayetteville Sunday, June 4 advances Fort Worth, Texas Corvallis, Ore. champion Xavier 11, Oklahoma 0, OU eliminat- Sunday, June 4 Sunday, June 4 Wake Forest (42-18) vs. Florida (45- ed At Pete Taylor Park Dallas Baptist 6, CCSU 5, CCSU elimi- Yale 9, Holy Cross 5, Holy Cross 17)

AMERICAN LEGION STANDINGS LEAGUE OVERALL W L Pct. GB W L Pct. Sumter 3 0 1.000 - 3 1 .750 Manning 2 0 1.000 ½ 2 0 1.000 Camden 0 0 .000 1½ 0 0 .000 Dalzell 0 2 .000 2½ 0 2 .000 Hartsville 0 3 .000 3 0 3 .000 SENIOR SCHEDULE Monday’s Games Sumter at Camden Manning at Hartsville Today’s Games Camden at Sumter, 7 p.m. Hartsville at Manning, 7 p.m. Thursday’s Games Sumter at Camden, 7 p.m. Manning at Hartsville, 7 p.m. Friday’s Game Dalzell at Manning, 7 p.m. JUNIOR SCHEDULE Monday’s Games Camden at Sumter Manning at Lake City Wednesday’s Games Sumter at Lake City, 6:30 p.m. Kingstree at Manning, 7 p.m. Friday’s Games Manning at Sumter, 7 p.m. Saturday’s Games Beaufort at Sumter (DH), 1 p.m., 4 p.m.

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NASCAR champion, has RACE FROM PAGE B1 racked up a Hall of Fame re- sume all with team owner The same number in the re- Rick Hendrick and crew chief cord book as that California Chad Knaus. He plopped his kid who grew up to become helmet on top of the Chevy in even better than his idol. victory lane and swapped it Johnson sped off on the out for a throwback No. 28 final restart Sunday and Hardee’s Chevrolet Yarbor- earned another slice of NAS- ough hat. CAR history, winning in over- “I remember going to a race time at Dover International in Oklahoma with my par- Speedway for the 11th time ents, my brother, we’re driv- and moving into a tie for sixth ing across the country and we on the career victories list. pull into a Hardee’s,” John- He then tipped his cap — son said. “I had no idea it was more like, his tribute helmet a burger stand. I really — toward Yarborough. thought when I walked in the “Cale, you’re the man,” door that I was going to Cale Johnson said. Yarborough’s race shop. I was Johnson again made an im- very disappointed. I had a pact at his favorite track — burger and left and under- and he worked hard to take stood the world of sponsor- this checkered flag. He was ship.” forced to start from the rear Johnson and the 78-year-old of the field because of a gear Yarborough are the only driv- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS change, then zipped past Kyle ers in NASCAR history to Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Richard Jefferson, Kyle Korver and J.R. Smith, seated left to Larson in overtime on the re- win three consecutive cham- right, watch the end of the Cavaliers’ 132-113 loss to Golden State in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in start. pionships. Oakland, California, on Sunday. “You put that route in front Johnson, who won for the of me and I’ll chase it down,” third time this season, is on a expect them to play, obvi- had a miscue and the floods Johnson said. drive for a record eighth. NBA FROM PAGE B1 ously, better at home. And opened again.” Johnson and Yarborough With more wins like this one, we’re going to need to play The first two games have are tied for sixth on the ca- Johnson just may pass Dale Curry and allowed the better to win on the road.” shown a stark difference in reer wins list. Earnhardt and Richard Petty Warriors to withstand Cleve- What was so discouraging depth. While James has Johnson may have had a and get No. 8. He drove the land runs so well that they for the Cavs is that they thrived so far and had 29 sense history was ahead in entire 10-race Chase last sea- haven’t trailed after the first played better in Game 2 but points, 11 rebounds and 14 the No. 48 Chevrolet. He wore son with a tribute helmet to quarter in either game. the result didn’t really assists to tie Magic John- a helmet painted in tribute to Earnhardt and Petty. A healthy Curry followed change. They went to a son’s record with his eighth Yarborough. He tweeted this “Drivers have always used up a 28-point Game 1 with smaller lineup that contrib- career Finals triple-double weekend, “Growing up in El helmets as their voice,” John- his first postseason triple- uted to Golden State com- Sunday, he hasn’t gotten Cajon I never imagined I son said. double on Sunday with 32 mitting 20 turnovers a game nearly enough help. would have a chance to tie His says loud and clear he points, 11 assists and 10 re- after tying a Finals record Kyrie Irving scored 24 Cale in wins.” has a deep respect for NAS- bounds. He looks more like with four. points in the opener and Johnson, the seven-time CAR’s greats. a two-time MVP than the The offense picked up Love had a big day in Game hobbled player he was in thanks to 27 points from 2, but starters Tristan AAA 400 RESULTS last year’s Finals. Kevin Love and the Cavs Thompson and J.R. Smith Klay Thompson shook off scored 22 more points than have been nearly invisible By The Associated Press 29. (25) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 397. Sunday 30. (33) David Ragan, Ford, Accident, a shooting slump to score 22 in the opener in a faster- and the bench has offered At Dover International Speedway 393. points and the Warriors paced game, but that also little help. Dover, Del. 31. (22) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 391. Lap length: mile 32. (15) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 373. pulled away late for another helped the Warriors im- The Warriors, on the (Starting position in parentheses) 33. (23) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, Ac- lopsided win. cident, 343. prove their shooting from 43 other hand, have gotten key RESULTS 34. (30) Regan Smith, Ford, Accident, “They play well at home,” percent to 52 percent as contributions from their 1. (14) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 329. 406. 35. (38) Cody Ware, Chevrolet, Han- Cavs coach Tyronn Lue Cleveland had a weaker de- four All-Stars: Curry, Du- 2. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 406. dling, 283. said. “They won their first fensive on the floor. rant, Klay Thompson and 3. (2) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 406. 36. (27) Landon Cassill, Ford, Acci- 4. (13) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, dent, 257. two games like they’re sup- “We definitely have a Draymond Green, as well as 406. 37. (6) Kurt Busch, Ford, Accident, posed to. Coming to a tough sense of what they’re capa- from players like Livings- 5. (16) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 406. 93. 6. (3) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 406. 38. (8) Brad Keselowski, Ford, Acci- environment, we knew it ble of, and we felt like a lot ton, Andre Iguodala and 7. (19) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, dent, 66. was going to be tough, but of times tonight we played Zaza Pachulia at times to set 406. 39. (12) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 8. (10) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 406. Accident, 62. they won the first two better basketball,” Love an NBA record with 14 9. (18) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 406. games. We get a chance to said. “But they’re a team straight postseason wins. 10. (31) Danica Patrick, Ford, 406. RACE STATISTICS 11. (11) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevro- Average Speed of Race Winner: go home now to our home you cannot — you can’t let But after being so close let, 406. 104.955 mph. crowd where we play well, them go on runs.” last year and falling short, 12. (9) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 406. Time of Race: 3 hours, 52 minutes, 6 13. (4) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 406. seconds. Margin of Victory: Caution. also.” The key one came late in the Warriors know how dif- 14. (21) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 406. Caution Flags: 15 for 72 laps. The Cavs began to turn the third quarter after ficult the next two will be. 15. (7) Erik Jones, Toyota, Accident, 405. Lead Changes: 17 among 9 drivers. 16. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 405. Lap Leaders: Kyle Busch 1-18; R. things around last year Cleveland cut the deficit to “It’s human nature to let 17. (20) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, Ac- Stenhouse Jr. 19-21; M. Truex Jr. 22- after being outscored by 48 four points. The Warriors your guard down, human cident, 404. 49; K. Larson 50-80; M. Truex Jr. 81- 18. (24) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 122; K. Larson 123-146; M. McDowell points in the first two losses followed with a 16-4 run that nature, 2-0, everybody in the Accident, 404. 147-150; K. Larson 151-194; Kyle in Oakland — seven more included 3-pointers from 19. (28) Michael McDowell, Chevro- Busch 195; K. Larson 196-211; M. world ‘It’s over, it’s over,’” let, 404. Truex Jr. 212-243; K. Larson 244-326; than this year. They split Curry and Thompson, a Livingston said. “No, it’s not 20. (36) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, J. McMurray 327-328; J. Johnson 329- 403. 332; R. Newman 333; T. Dillon 334- the two games at home be- three-point play from Du- over. We saw what hap- 21. (17) Trevor Bayne, Ford, Acci- 360; K. Larson 361-403; J. Johnson fore reeling off three rant in transition and four pened last year. We’ve been dent, 402. 404-406. 22. (35) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, Acci- Leaders Summary (Driver, Times straight wins to become the points from Shaun Livings- here. The guys that were dent, 402. Lead, Laps Led): K. Larson 6 times fourth team to win the title ton. here last year understand 23. (29) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, for 241 laps; M. Truex Jr. 3 times for 402. 102 laps; T. Dillon 1 time for 27 laps; after losing the first two “That’s what they do,” it’s the hardest thing to do 24. (32) Gray Gaulding, Toyota, 402. Kyle Busch 2 times for 19 laps; J. games. James said. “That’s what is to try to close out a series 25. (26) Joey Logano, Ford, 402. Johnson 2 times for 7 laps; M. Mc- 26. (34) Ryan Sieg(i), Toyota, 400. Dowell 1 time for 4 laps; R. Sten- “They’re going keep to Golden State does. If you and we’ve got two more 27. (39) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevro- house Jr. 1 time for 3 laps; J. McMur- coming, man,” Curry said. make a mistake — like I games to go. We need to let, 400. ray 1 time for 2 laps; R. Newman 1 28. (37) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, 398. time for 1 lap. “There is a lot of work for said, we had a turnover, it take that mentality to Cleve- us left to do. And you got to came from me, and then we land.”

OBITUARIES JOHN H. NIX Dellinger; one niece, Vanda Drive Baptist Church. husband of Wanda Sharper MARY EVANS ‘MAE’ John Henry “Nick” Nix, age Wade and her husband Survivors include her hus- Garris and son of the late CUMMINGS 82, beloved husband of Mar- (Roger); and three nephews, band of 39 years, Jack; Charlie and Queen Victoria Mary Evans “Mae” Cum- garet Ann Gray Nix, died on Darryl, Jackie and Dennis. daughter, Lauren E. Wise of Murray Garris Sr., was mings, 89, widow of Carl Epps Sunday, June 4, In addition to his parents, Columbia; three brothers, born on April 4, 1955, in Cummings Sr., died Monday, 2017, at McElveen he was preceded in death by a David Pierce and John Rich- Sumter. June 5, 2017, at a local nursing Manor, Sumter. daughter, Tammy Joann ard Pierce (Dicky), both of He departed this life on Sat- center. Born in Wood- Uchello, and one brother, Timmonsville, and Don urday, June 3, 2017, at McLeod Services will be announced ruff, he was the Frank Kelly. Pierce (Connie) of Florence; Regional Medical Center, by Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- son of the late Er- A graveside service will be several nieces and nephews; Florence. neral Home & Crematory, 221 nest Nix and held on Tuesday, June 20, and a number of cousins. Family will be receiving Broad St., Sumter, (803) 775- NIX Mary Navy Kelly. 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Biloxi Funeral services will be friends at the home, 1200 Pep- 9386. Nick led a rich National Cemetery. held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday peridge Drive, Sumter. and full life. In lieu of flowers, memori- at Alice Drive Baptist Church Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. After marrying the love of als may be made to the Al- with the Rev. Dr. W. Clay Main St., Sumter, is in charge his life, Margie, he joined the zheimer’s Association, 4124 Smith officiating. Burial will of arrangements. U.S. Air Force as a jet aircraft Clemson Blvd., Suite L, An- follow in Evergreen Memorial maintainer, and their adven- derson, SC 29621. Park Cemetery. JOHNNIE MAE RAY ture began. Nick’s career took You may go to www.bullock- The family will receive Johnnie Mae Ray, 74, wife the family overseas as well as funeralhome.com and sign the friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on of Freddie Ray, died Sunday, WALTER SANDERS all over the United States. family’s guest book. Wednesday, prior to the ser- June 4, 2017, at Palmetto Being constantly on standby The family has chosen Bull- vice at the church. Health Richland Hospital, Walter Sanders, 94, widow- for deployment, he spent ock Funeral Home for the ar- In lieu of flowers, the family Columbia. Born Jan. 8, 1943, er of Lucille Alston Sanders, many tours away from his rangements. requests memorial contribu- in Lee County, she was the died Saturday, June 3, 2017, family, including deployments tions be sent to the Alzheim- daughter of Morris and at Blue Ridge of Sumter fa- in Southeast Asia during the er’s Association, P.O. Box Maggie Jefferson Mickens. cility, Sumter. Born March Vietnam War. After retiring 96011, Washington, DC, 20090, The family is receiving 17, 1923, in Sumter County, from the U.S. Air Force in making a note on the check: relatives and friends at the he was the son of Hayes and 1978, he started a second ca- “SC Chapter”; or to a charity home of her daughter, Doro- Hattie Young Sanders. reer with the Biloxi Public of one’s choice. thy Jenkins, 6385 Keystone The family is receiving rela- School System, in charge of LETIDER P. WISE The family would like to Road, Dalzell. tives and friends at the home, the bus fleet maintenance and give a special thank you to Funeral arrangements are 5645 Borden Road, Rembert. safety. Letider P. Wise, better the caregivers of CARIS Hos- incomplete and will be an- Funeral arrangements are A very sociable man who known as Tida, passed away pice. nounced by Williams Funer- incomplete and will be an- would give you the shirt off on Saturday, June 3, 2017, sur- Online condolences may be al Home Inc. nounced by Williams Funer- his back, Nick never met a rounded by her husband, sent to www.sumterfunerals. al Home Inc. stranger. Along with his daughter and family. com. DEVIN D. CHATMAN grieving family, he leaves be- Her parents were the late Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- BALTIMORE, Maryland — WILLMEA P. FRANKLIN hind many good friends that John I. and Effie Lynch Pierce neral Home & Crematory, 221 Devin DeWayne Chatman, 39, Willmea Prince Franklin, he met along the way. of Timmonsville. Broad St., Sumter, is in charge died on Saturday, June 3, 2017, 87, died Sunday, June 4, 2017, Surviving in addition to his She was a graduate of of the arrangements, (803) at Sinai Hospital. at Palmetto Health Tuomey, wife are: two children, John F. McLeod School of Nursing 775-9386. He was born on Nov. 15, Sumter. Born May 1, 1930, in Nix and his wife (Tanya) of and worked as the supervisor 1977, in Manning, a son of Lee County, she was the Biloxi, Mississippi, and Toni of the Emergency Room. Earnest Pearson and Terry daughter of Maria Slater. Mullen and her husband After marriage, she moved Jean Chatman. The family is receiving (Mark) of Sumter; one sister, to Sumter and was employed The family is receiving relatives and friends at the Mildred Mathews of Clinton, by Dr. E. MacDonald Du- friends at the home of his home, Apt. No. 18, James South Carolina; three grand- Bose. She later was em- mother, 725 Lawson St., Man- Village, Sumter. children, Katie Dellinger and ployed by DHEC and retired ning. Funeral arrangements are her husband (Steve), Chris as a home-health supervi- CHARLIE GARRIS JR. These services have been incomplete and will be an- Uchello and Michael Gray; sor. entrusted to Samuels Funeral nounced by Williams Funer- one great-grandchild, Reagan She was a member of Alice Charlie Garris Jr., 62, Home LLC of Manning. al Home Inc. THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 | B5

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Hutchens Law Firm, administer these estates, and to fi le their represents the Plaintiff in this action Nissan 350z for sale, Female Surveying, Inc. dated March 10, 1998, claims on Form #371PC with the Probate and recorded in the Office of the and does not represent you. Under Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. owned/driven. Heated seats, Bose, Register of Deeds for Sumter County our ethical rules, we are prohibited Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Bluetooth, 145000 miles, $8900. Call in Plat Book PB98, at Page 996. This from giving you any legal advice. before the date that is eight months after EMPLOYMENT Bret, 256-504-5119 said lot has such metes, boundaries, the date of the fi rst publication of this courses and distances as are shown You must submit any requests for Notice to Creditors, (unless previously 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe 90,000 on said plat, which are incorporated Foreclosure Intervention barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), Must have miles. Runs great. Call 803-565-9378 herein in accordance with the consideration within 30 days from or such persons shall be forever barred Help wanted, Pressers. the date of this Notice. IF YOU experience ironing clothes. Apply in provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the as to heir claims. All claims are required Big Sale on Trade-Ins Code of Laws of South Carolina, FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY to be presented in written statements, person at Tom & Mary's Cleaner's 100 cars for $495 each 1976. Also: 1999 Champion Mobile ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN indicating the name and the address 1784 Peach Orchard Rd. You pick them, you fix them. Home Serial No. N02010837TNAB. FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, of the claimant, the basis of the claim, This is the same property known as YOUR MORTGAGE the amount claimed, the date when the Full-time Receptionist 05' BMW 545 & 05' Mercedes E500 1415 Hidden Oaks Drive, Wedgefield, COMPANY/AGENT MAY PROCEED claim will become due, the nature of any Duties to include but may not be WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. Your Choice $5500 SC 29168. Tax Map No. 100/00/02/024 uncertainty as to the amount claimed and limited to: answering phone, making (land) and 4000026336 (mobile home). If you have already pursued loss the date when due, and a description of appointments, greeting clients, pull- Truck & Vans starting at $2500 TMS No. 100-00-02-024 (Land) mitigation with the Plaintiff, this any security as to the claim. ing, filling out & filing charts. Hours: Price is Right Auto Sales 4000026336 (Mobile Home) Property Notice does not guarantee the Mon-Thurs 7:30 - 5 and Fri 7:30 - 12. 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275 Address: 1415 Hidden Oaks Drive, availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your Estate:/Robert A. Reagan Send resume to: P-474 c/o The Item, Wedgefield, SC 29168 Riley Pope & #2017ES4300261 Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 qualifications. Personal Representative PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 LEGAL Lillie Reagan Telephone (803) 799-9993 Attorneys THIS IS A COMMUNICATION 2441 Jereco Road Bucket operator/groundsman nee- for Plaintiff FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE ded for local tree service. Must NOTICES PURPOSE OF THIS Sumter, SC 29153 have Valid Drivers License. Call IN THE COURT OF COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT 803-983-9721 between 5 pm - 7 pm. A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION Estate:/Hugh C. Humphries,Jr. COMMON PLEAS #2017ES4300211 In Loving Memory Of OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR Legal Notice SUMMONS AND Personal Representative Geoffrey L (Cheese) Gibson Sambinos Bistro 1104 Alice Dr. NOTICE OF THAT PURPOSE, except as stated Now Hiring Apply within btwn below in the instance of bankruptcy Beth S. Humphries June 21, 1975 - June 6, 2013 FILING OF 115 Snowden Street 10am-11:30am or 2-3pm Public Storage/ protection. My heart got so heavy and my knees COMPLAINT AND Sumter, SC 29150 got so weak, just the mere thought PS Orangeco, Inc. Wanted experienced commercial LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF IF YOU ARE UNDER THE of me never seeing you again is . Top pay & must be able to FORECLOSURE PROTECTION OF THE Estate:/Mary F. Sanders roofers NOTICE OF PUBLIC #2017ES4300308 unbelievable and shocking, Rest in pass back ground check for military SALE OF PERSONAL INTERVENTION BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT Personal Representative peace Geoffrey. Love Your Lifelong base access . Apply in person at PROPERTY (NON-JURY Companion, Celissa Richburg OF A BANKRUPTCY Antoine H. Sanders 1345 N. Pike East. MORTGAGE PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS 4620 Dawn Circle Notice is hereby given that the FORECLOSURE) GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO Dalzell, SC 29040 Experienced Trailer switcher nee- undersigned will sell to satisfy the C/A NO: STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND ded 3 days a week in Sumter. Must lien of owner at public sale by 2016-CP-43-00401 FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES Estate:/Gloria C. Brunson BUSINESS have current CDL, 5 years experi- competitive bidding on June 15, 2017 DEFICIENCY WAIVED AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN #2017ES4300102 ence, clean driving record. Call personal and/or business property ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT Personal Representative including but not limited to STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, Tracy Brunson SERVICES 803-938-2708 leave message with furniture, clothing, tools and other your experience M-F 9am-3pm. COUNTY OF SUMTER ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR C/O Kharimah Dessow household / business items located at ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT Attorney at Law the properties listed. Home First Guaranty Mortgage FROM YOU PERSONALLY. PO Box 1507 Corporation, Sumter, SC 29151 Improvements The sale will begin at 2:00 pm at 1143 PLAINTIFF, N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC NOTICE TO APPOINT vs. ATTORNEY FOR Estate:/Herbert B Boykin , Remodel RENTALS 29153. H.L. Boone Contractor: Brett Lee Bowen; Brittany Bowen; DEFENDANT(S) IN #2017ES4300295 paint roofs gutters drywall blown South Carolina Department of Motor Personal Representative The personal goods stored therein by MILITARY SERVICE ceilings ect. 773-9904 Vehicles; Randy Lawrence Reagan; Herbert H. Boykin and below named occupant(s); Michele G. Reagan; Security Pacific Yvette B. Thompson 2BR 2BA Apt Appliances, wash- TO UNKNOWN OR KNOWN Housing Services, Inc. 1020 Dibert Street er/dryer hook up, Close to mall. $625 1143 N.Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC DEFENDANTS THAT MAY BE IN Lawn Service DEFENDANT(S) Sumter, SC 29150 Mo. + $625 Dep. Avail. now Call 29150 THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE 216 - Capers, Rosemary UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 803-491-5618 TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE 301 - Scott, Tonya ALL BEING A CLASS Estate:/Leroy Woods Newman's Lawn & Tree Service NAMED: 314 - Hargrove, Kenneth DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE: #2017ES4300288 Mowing, Landscaping, Irrigation, Huntington Place Apartments YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED 333 - Taylor, Quentin Personal Representative Spring Clean-up, Tree removal. and required to answer the Rents from $625 per month 334 - lowery, temieka YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED Helen P. Woods Call 803-316-0128 Complaint herein, a copy of which is 1 Month free* 458 - Clark, Thomas AND NOTIFIED that Plaintiff's 3565 Highway 15 N. herewith served upon you, or *13 Month lease required 465 - Rucker, Naomi attorney has applied for the Sumter, SC 29153 otherwise appear and defend, and to Jan's Lawn Service Leasing office located at 468 - Robinson, Jamie appointment of an attorney to serve a copy of your Answer to said Cut grass, shrubs, planting, pine 503 - Mack-Canty, Tonya represent you. If you fail to apply for Estate:/Wilber C. Davis Ashton Mill Apartment Homes Complaint upon the subscriber at his straw. Call 803-491-5375 509 - Hinkle, Melissa the appointment of an attorney to #2017ES4300306 595 Ashton Mill Drive office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 525 - Elliot, Grady represent you within thirty (30) days Personal Representative 803-773-3600 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within 544 - Robinson, Crystal after the service of this Summons Betty Mae Mouzon thirty (30) days after service hereof, Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 552 - Williams, Roxanne and Notice upon you Plaintiff's C/O Larry Weston Legal Service except as to the United States of appointment will be made absolute Attorney at Law America, which shall have sixty (60) 1277 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153 with no further action from Plaintiff. 109 N. Main Street Senior Living days, exclusive of the day of such A016 - Timmons, Tracey Sumter, SC 29150 Attorney Timothy L. Griffith service, and if you fail to answer the Apartments A030 - Diggs, Fredricka 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Complaint within the time aforesaid, for those 62+ A031 - Hayward, Carlos Estate Notice Estate:/James Eugene Gee or otherwise appear and defend, the Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury (Rent based on income) A033 - Hinnant, Jazmine #2017ES4300310 Plaintiff in this action will apply to Sumter County Shiloh-Randolph Manor B035 - Suggs, Kevin Personal Representative the Court for the relief demanded B070 - McGee, Latesha Winnie Gee Roofing 125 W. Bartlette. therein, and judgment by default will NOTICE TO CREDITORS C007 - Pattin, Denesha 732 Antlers Drive 775-0575 be rendered against you for the C012 - McDuffie, Tyeshia OF ESTATES Sumter, SC 29150 Studio/1 Bedroom relief demanded in the Complaint. Persons having claim against the Robert's Metal Roofing apartments available C035 - Plowden, Charlene C042 - Harrison, Diane following estates are required to deliver Estate:/James Ervin Mayrant, 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE EHO F047 - Williams, Jennifer or mail their claims to the indicated Sr. avail. Expert installation. Long list of that should you fail to Answer the J004 - Smalls, Rose Personal Representatives, appointed to #2017ES4300069 foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. OP03 - Maurer, Jacob administer these estates, and to fi le their Personal Representative 3 & 4 Br homes & MH, in Sumter will move for an Order of Reference claims on Form #371PC with the Probate James Ervin Mayrant, Jr. County & Manning area. No Sect. 8. of this case to the Master in Equity 3785 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29154 Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. C/O Dwight C. Moore Tree Service for Sumter County, which Order Rent + dep. req. Call 803-225-0389 0212 - Wilder, Hakeem Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Attorney at Law shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the 0240 - Stone, Tamara before the date that is eight months after PO Box 1229 3BR/1BA, C/H/A, carport, Large South Carolina Rules of Civil 0503 - Calhoun, Patrina the date of the fi rst publication of this Sumter, SC 29151 NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Procedure, specifically provide that back yard, Sumter. $650 Month 0515 - Andrews, Jennifer Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Tree removal, trimming & stump the said Master in Equity is Call 803-607-6319 0756 - Wilson, Lashawnda barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), Estate:/Helen Murray Bultman grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128 authorized and empowered to enter or such persons shall be forever barred a final judgment in this case with #2017ES4300303 Large 3BR/1.5BA, C/H/A, very big Purchase must be made with cash as to heir claims. All claims are required appeal only to the South Carolina Personal Representative yard, Newly renovated in Sumter. only and paid for at the time of sale. to be presented in written statements, A Notch Above Tree Care Full Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule Thomas M. Bultman $800 Call 803-607-6319 or All goods are sold as is and must be indicating the name and the address quality service low rates, lic./ins., free 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June and Kathryn B. Ardis 803-757-0083 removed at the time of the sale. Sale of the claimant, the basis of the claim, est BBB accredited 983-9721 1, 1999. PO Box 2038 is subject to adjournment. the amount claimed, the date when the Sumter, SC 29151 Vacation claim will become due, the nature of any Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN uncertainty as to the amount claimed and stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, Rentals YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO the date when due, and a description of Estate:/Joyce Ann Williams Summons & #2017ES4300297 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN any security as to the claim. Notice Personal Representative Garden City rental, second row, YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) Elbert D. Jenkins sleeps 13. Call 803-938-2841 for 532 Kenilworth Circle details and rates. SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS Estate:/Eleanor W. James SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNDER SOME LEGAL #2017ES4300301 Darlington, SC 29532 SUMTER IN THE COURT OF DISABILITY: Personal Representative Vacation rental, Santee area, 3BR Estate:/Josephine T. Geddings MERCHANDISE W/200ft sandy beach, fishing pier, COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. Patricia J. Fidler and 2017-CP-43-00748 Carrington YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED #2017ES4300298 good local golf, and bird watching. J.T. James, III Mortgage Services, LLC, Plaintiff vs. AND NOTIFIED to apply for the C/O Jack W. Erter, Jr. Personal Representative Sleeps 6. Call 803-492-3074 Charlene Valentine, Defendants. TO appointment of a guardian ad litem PO Box 580 Amy M. Lyles Farm Equipment / THE DEFENDANT(S) Charlene within thirty (30) days after the Sumter, SC 29151 2465 Hwy 521 South Tractors Valentine: YOU ARE HEREBY service of this Summons and Notice Sumter, SC 29153 SUMMONED and required to answer upon you. If you fail to do so, REAL the Complaint in the above action, a application for such appointment IH 330 gas tractor w/bush hog. copy which is herewith served upon will be made by the Plaintiff CASH ONLY $3900 Call ESTATE you, and to serve a copy of your immediately and separately and 803-972-0900 Answer upon the undersigned at such application will be deemed their offices, 2838 Devine Street, absolute and total in the absence of Ford 8N tractor w/scoop blade. Columbia, South Carolina 29205, your application for such an CASH ONLY $2800 Call within thirty (30) days after service appointment within thirty (30) days 803-972-0900 upon you, exclusive of the day of after the service of the Summons and such service, and, if you fail to Complaint upon you. answer the Complaint within the Garage, Yard & time aforesaid, judgment by default YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE Estate Sales will be rendered against you for that should you fail to Answer the Routes Available relief demanded in the Complaint. foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY will move for an Order of Reference New Appliance Store Opening GIVEN that the original Complaint of this case to the Master in Equity REMBERT, DALZELL, Used Appliances & More in this action was filed in the office in/for this County, which Order shall, 1219 Peach Orchard Rd Sumter of the Clerk of Court for Sumter pursuant to Rule 53 of the South MAYESVILLE, ELLIOT AND SC 29154 Tues-Sat 10-6pm County on April 27, 2017. NOTICE Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, 803-651-0582 Washers, Dryers, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that specifically provide that the said TV's, Glassware, Stoves, Jewelry pursuant to the South Carolina Master in Equity is authorized and ST. CHARLES Supreme Court Administrative empowered to enter a final judgment Landmark Point Duplex, for sale Order 2011-05-02-01, you have a right in this case with appeal only to the LARGE GARAGE SALE on quiet cul-de-sac. Each unit has 2 to be considered for Foreclosure South Carolina Court of Appeals Every Weekend br, 2 ba, with garage. For info call Intervention. NOTICE OF pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the CONTRACTORS Tables $2 & $3 803-983-0192 PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE IS SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB 3BR/2BA lrg family room, living rm, has been commenced and is now NOTICE OF FILING OF Open every weekend. Call WANTED! dining rm, lrg kitchen, fenced in yard, pending or is about to be SUMMONS AND 803-494-5500 add on playroom, new roof, new commenced in the Circuit Court COMPLAINT heat pump. 2000sqft $105k 2 Car upon the complaint of the above If you have good dependable transportation Garage Call 803-840-5201 named Plaintiff against the above TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE named Defendant for the purpose of NAMED: and a phone in your home and a desire to M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. Now foreclosing a certain mortgage of YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE selling New Wind Zone II Champion real estate heretofore given by that the foregoing Summons, along supplement your income, Charlene Valentine to Carrington and Clayton Homes. Lots of floor with the Complaint, was filed with Mortgage Services, LLC bearing date the Clerk of Court for Sumter plans available to custom design of June 25, 2016 and recorded July CALL REDA your home. Nice used refurbished County, South Carolina, on February 14, 2016 in Mortgage Book 1223 at 29, 2016. homes still available also. Bank and Page 3455 in the Register of Mesne at 774-1257 or Owner financing with ALL CREDIT Conveyances/Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter NOTICE OF SCORES accepted. Call FORECLOSURE come in and apply at 1-843-389-4215 Like us on Face- County, in the original principal sum of Sixty One Thousand Seven INTERVENTION book M & M Mobile Homes. Hundred Eighty Four and 00/100 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT near St. Dollars ($61,784.00). Thereafter, the 5 acres for sale by owner: Mortgage was assigned unto the pursuant to the South Carolina Charles. Owner financing. 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