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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS ID on him. fingerprint information. [email protected] The device, Baker and his team which is also needed assistance Working for the Sumter County used by law identifying three Coroner's Office is no easy task by the enforce- bodies in 2017. job description alone. And the job can ment agen- Not speaking be much more difficult if the deceased cies, will be specifically is without ID or unrecognizable. useful be- about the Rem- Though the coroner's office can't cause bert man, prevent that, staff will be able to iden- there are Baker said tify the deceased more quickly now many peo- there are some after receiving authorization to use a ple not na- people who new device that can identify a person tive to Sumter coming use aliases or within minutes by scanning his or her through the area, he said, such as do not carry ID fingerprints. personnel stationed at Shaw Air for various rea- If you have been fingerprinted for Force Base and people traveling sons. any reason — military, law enforce- Interstate 95. Baker learned "You can change ment, registering for a concealed about the device while at- your name all you weapons permit, applying to become a tending the coroner's acad- want, but your finger- foster parent, or an arrest — your emy in January 2017, and print is your finger- prints will show up in the system, he set out to purchase print," he said. Coroner Robbie Baker said. one as soon as he could. Without the fingerprint ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM The MorphoIDent handheld finger- However, because the device, the coroner's office print recognition device — about the coroner's office is not a must use other methods to The MorphoIDent fingerprint recognition size of a cellphone — can positively law enforcement agency, identify a body, such as request- device is the size of a cellphone and can identify a person, living or deceased, Baker and his team did ing local law enforcement to identify people from anywhere in the after at least two of the person’s fin- not have the authority to check fingerprints, using a country. gers have been scanned. The accom- access the identification photo search through the DMV panying computer software will then database without ap- and reaching out to the commu- He said the DMV helped in identify- display the person's picture, name, proval from SLED or the nity through social media. ing a man who died of a gunshot date of birth, last known address and FBI. While those other methods get wound on Feb. 19. The man had legal- other information. The coroner's office the job done, they can also be ly changed his name, and the family "We got authorized on Thursday waited about six months time consuming and possibly was not aware of the name change, he and used it on Saturday," Deputy Cor- to use the device — val- detrimental to the death investi- said. oner Brian Rogers said. ued at about $1,400 — gation. Facebook is useful in identifying Rogers was the first staff member to after purchasing it while If law enforcement is called, people or notifying out-of-state rela- use the device while investigating a SLED and the FBI per- Rogers said, they could use ink tives, Rogers said, but only after all hit-and-run death of a 41-year-old man formed background to get fingerprints, which could other measures have been exhausted. in Rembert on Feb. 10. checks on coroner's of- get under the deceased's finger- However, Facebook and other social Baker said the man sustained such fice staff and created an nails and distort evidence, espe- media platforms have also proven to serious injuries that it was difficult to identification number for cially during cases of self de- identify him, and he did not have an the office to access the fense. SEE ID, PAGE A14
Historic structures to get revived
BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected]
"Good riddance" is what Grady Lock- ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM RENDERING PROVIDED lear, chairman of the Historic Preserva- The vacant, red brick building next to the Sumter County Administration Building, left, will be demolished and a building that will tion Design Review Committee, said provide public access to county agencies will be constructed in its place. A rendering of the proposed public-access building for Sum- after the group approved the demolition ter County offices is at right. of a building that has been an eyesore along East Canal Street for many years. Planning Department. tie in design elements of Sumter County constructed, the county administration On Thursday, the committee ap- If the proposed building is construct- Judicial Center, on the other side of building — constructed in the 1970s — proved two separate requests to demol- ed, the public would be able to access Harvin Street, and complement the look will receive some much-needed exterior ish the vacant, two-story brick building the necessary county agencies, and of the administration building to create updates, she said. next to the Sumter County Administra- county employees will have more secu- a cohesive public space, she said. Committee member Scott Bell re- tion Building on East Canal Street and rity inside the administration building, Right now, she said, there are a lot of cused himself from the consideration of construct in its place a three-story Helen Roodman, city-county senior buildings in the area with no connection both matters because he involved in the building that will provide public access planner, said. to each other. project. to the county offices housed next door. There is no historical significance to A crosswalk will also be added be- VACANT BUILDING TO BECOME Currently, the public has access to the the 1,300-square-foot brick building, nor tween the new building and the judicial STUDIO APARTMENTS entire administration building where are there any architectural designs that center as well as other streetscape ele- the auditor, treasurer and other county need to be preserved, according to staff ments that will tie the area together, The former Heritage Finance Corp. offices are located, according to a staff reports. Roodman said. report provided by Sumter City-County The exterior of the new building will And while the new building is being SEE HISTORIC, PAGE A14
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Bishopville, according to flict harm on an employee, disrespect, other inmate. Was serving 45 years a social media post from refusing to obey orders, abuse of privi- The prison is at the center of an out- the South Carolina De- leges and possessing or attempting to cry from national prosecutors, prison for attempted murder partment of Corrections possess a cellphone. directors and others who want the and The Associated Press. Brown earned seven work credits Federal Communications Commission Brown had been in between September 2012 and Septem- to find a way to prevent cellphones BY KAYLA ROBINS prison for attempted ber 2016, including wardkeeper, food BROWN from being used by inmates by jam- [email protected] murder and other offens- service aide, general worker, wash ming their signals, making them use- es, including breaking rack attendant and horticulturist, less. An inmate who was serving 45 years into a vehicle and resisting arrest which he was still doing. Sumter resident Capt. Robert John- for shooting a sheriff's deputy in the since 2012 for shooting a Spartanburg Information about the inmate who son was a corrections officer at the face was killed in a Lee County prison County deputy in 2011. He was expect- killed Brown was not released. prison in Bishopville when an inmate during a fight with another inmate on ed to be released in 2048 and was eligi- Lee Correctional Institution is a orchestrated his assassination attempt Thursday, state prison officials said. ble for parole in 2043, according to Level 3 maximum security prison for using an illegal phone. Johnson, who Robert Odell Brown, 33, was identi- DOC inmate records. males often convicted of violent was tasked with overseeing efforts to fied as the man who was killed during He had 10 disciplinaries on his in- crimes that opened in 1993. keep cellphones and other contraband an "inmate on inmate" altercation at mate record between January 2013 In November 2017, a 51-year-old out of Lee Correctional Institution, Lee County Correctional Institution in and March 2017 for threatening to in- inmate was stabbed to death by an- was shot six times in his home. Sumter Litter Alliance Fire Ants team up with Eagle’s Nest Willow Drive Elementary public meeting Monday School’s newest community BY KAYLA ROBINS County Councilman Chris partner, the USC [email protected] Sumpter, both members Sumter Fire Ants of the group, have been baseball team, The Sumter Litter Alli- talking with law enforce- spent a recent ance will hold a public ment about drafting a afternoon at the meeting on Monday to dis- stricter litter ordinance Eagle’s Nest to cuss the details of the for the county. A new or- kick-start a group's organization and dinance would work in reading its efforts to clean up conjunction with a zero- incentive Sumter County. tolerance policy an- program with all The meeting will be held nounced by Sumter Coun- kindergarten at Swan Lake Visitors ty Sheriff Anthony Den- and first-grade Center, 822 W. Liberty St., nis earlier this year. classes. Baseball at 5:30 p.m., where the "Feedback thus far has team players group will also detail its been overwhelmingly pos- read to 225 Community Clean-Up Day itive," said Scott Burkett, students in 10 that is scheduled for group organizer. "Every- classrooms. March 24. one really wants to do They ended the "We hope that the com- whatever they can to help day with a munity will come out and with this effort." hallway have a positive discussion Other efforts the group “champion with us about the litter is- is working on include edu- walk” pep rally sues in our area and how cation programs for both to cheer on the they can be addressed," students and the commu- Fire Ants as they said Nicole Bailey, vice nity that will be coordi- start their president of operations nated with Palmetto Pride season this for Greater Sumter Cham- and a public awareness weekend. All ber of Commerce. "We campaign that will bring know there is a problem. the public's attention to WDE scholars, There is no need to spend the community impact of staff and time revisiting that issue. littering and illegal dump- parents can We want suggestions ing and to the enforce- attend all home about how people are will- ment of laws and the con- games for free ing to help. We're hoping sequences people will face at Riley Park. this meeting will build for breaking them. some investment from the Public feedback is still PHOTO PROVIDED community." being requested and ac- Sumter Litter Alliance cepted for the meeting. has been working to rally Comments, concerns and support for its efforts. photos can be sent to Sumter City Council- SumterLitterAlliance@ man Steve Corley and gmail.com.
School safety, online reporting system before Sumter School Board
BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected] WANT TO GO? report any suspicious activity or po- students at schools across the country tential threats. since then. Sumter School Board meeting WHAT: In various public statements in the Other highlights from Monday's agen- After at least three reported WHEN: 6 p.m., Monday last 10 days from Hamm and others, dis- da, include board committee reports threats or pranks of impending vio- WHERE: District office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road trict staff has emphasized its first and and the monthly financial report for lence in the district's schools in the most important priority is the safety of January from district Chief Financial last week, Sumter School District's students and staff, and that all potential Officer Chris Griner. Board of Trustees will discuss threats are taken very seriously. Monday's board meeting will begin at school safety, among other topics, at Hamm will inform the board on the The threats come since the day a 6 p.m. and be held at the district office, Monday's regularly scheduled meet- district's school safety threat online 19-year-old man walked onto the cam- 1345 Wilson Hall Road. Like all board- ing. reporting system, known as Sprigeo, pus he had been expelled from at Marjo- related meetings, the public is invited to A district staff member distributed in her regular report, according to ry Stoneman Douglas High School in attend. Since the meeting is the board's the agenda for Monday's board work the agenda. The online reporting Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 14 and regular monthly work session, however, session last week. system is available on each school's opened fire with an AR-15, killing 17. public participation is not listed on the Interim Superintendent Debbie website for parents and students to Countless threats have been made by agenda.
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3 chosen for this year’s Women’s Honor Roll BY IVY MOORE Women’s History Week was made an official national observance. Special to The Sumter Item The observance grew, and Congress voted in 1967 to make it a month- ly observance. The YWCA of the Upper Lowlands began the local observance of hursday begins National Women’s History Month, Women’s History Month in 1991, and two years later, Sumter Volun- observed here by Sumter Volunteers, Inc., which an- teers established the Women’s Honor Roll of Sumter County. That first year, 20 women were added to the roll posthumously, and Lady nually honors outstanding citizens to the Women’s T Banksiae roses were planted in their honor. The 117 women on the Honor Roll of Sumter. The organization has named three ac- roll have contributed in many different ways to Sumter’s history, cul- ture and general welfare. Since then, a permanent planting of the complished women to the 2018 roll and will induct them offi- roses has been established on the east and west sides of the Sumter cially at 3 p.m. Thursday during a ceremony at The Visitors County Civic Center on West Liberty Street. A plaque listing all 117 hangs upstairs in the Patriot Hall foyer in- Center at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. side the Sumter County Cultural Center on Haynsworth Street; Sumter Volunteers Executive Director Jo Anne Morris has an- names can be added only during Women’s History Month. nounced this year’s honorees to be the late Margaret Ellen “Maisie” Morris said the public, especially friends and relatives of the hon- Roper Burns, Carole Ann McCollum Carberry and Yolanda Debra orees, are invited to Thursday’s recognition ceremony and reception Chambers-Wilson. Their addition will bring to 117 the total number for the three new inductees. The program begins at 3 p.m. in the of women on the roll, Morris said. Swan Lake Visitors Center. March also marks the 40th anniversary of Women’s History For more information about the ceremony, the Women’s Honor Month, initially started as Women’s History Week in the Sonoma Roll of Sumter or Sumter Volunteers Inc., call Morris at (803) 775- County, California, schools for education. It was not until 1981 that 7423.
Margaret Ellen copal Church Women and served on berry is currently co-chairwoman for the vestry. She helped to establish the two summer art festivals in Polson. ‘Maisie’ Roper Burns church’s chapter of Daughters of the She was inspired to become an artist Mrs. Burns was born Sept. 12, King, as well. at an early age by her paternal grand- 1919, in Clio, the second of five chil- Throughout Dr. Burns’ medical ca- parents. Both very talented in drawing dren, to Thomas Wesley Roper and reer, Maisie served in many positions and painting, a gift shared by her, her Mary Theodora on the local, state and national levels. siblings and cousins. Mrs. Carberry Ortmann Roper. She also served as chairwoman of the has been drawing since she was old She received an local March of Dimes. Following her enough to use pencil and paper. associate degree husband’s retirement and his later ill- As a young Air Force wife, she said from the Univer- ness, she focused on his total care she “was in the right place at the right sity of South Car- needs. time to take two wonderful courses olina and at 19 In the Sumter Garden Club, Maisie from artist Gene Franks in California; was overseeing became a Master Flower Show Judge fine art pencil gave her the tools to the payroll for and judged at shows nationwide. Her take her pencil drawing to a new level, the DuPont oper- concern for the environment led her and techniques learned in egg-tem- ations in Rich- to become involved with Arbor Day pera method dry-watercolor continues mond, Virginia. activities. She was serving on a na- to inform her work in watercolor, oil In 1943, she attended the Mid- tional committee when the Woody and acrylic. shipman’s School at Smith Col- Owl theme — Give a Hoot! Don’t Pol- Another influence is the work of lege and later the Navy Sup- lute! — was adopted to engage chil- artist Art LeMay, whose simplicity of ply Corps School at Radcliff dren in environmental issues. composition she admires — “beauti- College. The then-Miss Maisie belonged to many other or- fully rendered birds anchored firmly Roper became a U.S. Naval ganizations, among them the Sumter on a large negative space.” Reserve ensign in the Junior League, Sumter Little Theatre, A multimedia artist, Mrs. Carberry W.A.V.E.S. (Women Accept- Sumter County Historical Associa- enjoys calligraphy printmaking and ed for Volunteer Emergency tion, City of Sumter Parks and Recre- painting in mediums. Her favorites are Services). She was promoted ation and the S.C. Governor’s Council watercolor, which she has been doing to lieutenant in 1944. of the Arts and Humanities. In addi- for more than 40 years, and most re- It was during her years in tion, she helped establish the Sumter cently, acrylic on canvas. the Navy that she became Gallery of Art, was a charter member Currently, she is working on new known as “Maisie.” She was of the Sumter Artists Guild and pieces in preparation for Piccolo Spo- released from active duty in 1946 served on the first committee for His- leto. Many are long-necked birds and received an honor- toric Camden, Dr. Burns’ hometown. painted in acrylic on canvas. able discharge in Maisie’s other memberships includ- 1951. ed the Daughters of the American Maisie met Cor- Revolution, Colonial Dames XVII Cen- Yolanda Debra nelius Benton tury, Daughters of the Founders and Chambers-Wilson Burns, a physi- Patriots of America, the University of cian in the Army South Carolina Caroliniana Society, Known to most people as Debra or Medical Corps, U.S. Naval Supply Corps Association Debbie, Ms. Wilson is the executive di- while she was sta- and the Society of Sponsors of the U.S. rector of the YWCA of the Upper Low- tioned in New Orleans. Navy. lands Inc. She is committed to the mis- The couple married there in Among her hobbies were painting, sion of the YWCA — eliminating rac- 1946 and following his honor- gardening, sewing, quilting and gene- ism, empowering women and promot- able discharge moved to Or- alogy. ing peace, justice, freedom and dignity angeburg to set up Dr. Burns’ medi- In 1994, Gov. Carroll Campbell rec- for all. She is an advocate against do- cal practice. They later moved to Co- ognized Maisie for being named S.C. mestic violence, empowering both lumbia before making their home in Mother of the Year. men and women who have been Sumter. Maisie Burns passed away on May abused to escape Maisie was active in many organi- 26, 2001. People who knew her de- and recover from zations over the next 50 years. She scribed her as an elegant lady, a devot- domestic violence. served as room mother for each of ed wife, a dedicated Christian, a dear As a certified her four children when they friend and a gracious hostess. She was Victim Service were in elementary school, fully dedicated to all her endeavors, Provider, Ms. Wil- volunteered in the school li- known not only as “a Jack of all son serves as a brary and was active in the trades” but a “master” as well, Maisie support to protect PTA. She was also active also possessed a wonderful sense of victims from the in Brownie, Girl Scout and humor. Having lived a life of service, media during tri- Cub Scout programs she is missed by many. als and hearings, and participated in minimizing invasion of privacy. She teaching many un- also assists children of all ages in re- derprivileged chil- Carole Ann McCollum covering from potentially devastating dren to swim. Carberry effects of domestic violence, sexual As a member of abuse and other typologies. the Church of the Mrs. Carberry was born in Great Ms. Wilson received a Bachelor of Holy Comforter, Falls, Montana, and studied art Science degree in Interdisciplinary Maisie was a Sun- throughout her school years and Studies from the University of South day School teach- while an under- Carolina and a Master of Science de- er, a member of graduate at Mon- gree in Human Resource Manage- the choir, the Altar tana State Univer- ment from Troy State University. Guild, the Epis- sity and at Univer- She is a member of Delta Sigma sity of South Car- Theta Sorority Inc., the Young Wom- olina in graduate- en’s Christian Association, the level printmaking League of Women Voters and the studies. Forum. She moved to Born in Sumter County, Ms. Wilson South Carolina in is the daughter of Clara Cureton- 1986 and has been Chambers and the late Cleveland closely involved Chambers Sr. She is the mother of two with the Sumter Artists Guild, serving daughters, Calaundra Wilson Razor four times as president. and Clarissa Wilson Williams, and the A Member of Excellence of the grandmother of four. South Carolina Watermedia Society, In her personal time, Ms. Wilson In 1993, Lady Banksiae roses were Mrs. Carberry has had her work jur- enjoys bowling, singing gospel planted in honor of the first 20 women ied into the society’s traveling show in music, cooking and being with fami- added to the Women’s Honor Roll of 2012 and 2013. She is in her 20th year ly and friends. She attends Emmanu- Sumter County. The same type of rose as a show exhibitor in Charleston’s el United Methodist Church and was planted at the Sumter County Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibi- states as her life purpose to be a ser- Civic Center on West Liberty Street in tion in Marion Square. She is also an vant for God and to share the love of honor of the women on the roll. exhibiting artist at the Sandpiper Art Christ to others every day in some Gallery in Polson, Montana. Mrs. Car- capacity. A6 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 PANORAMA THE SUMTER ITEM ENGAGEMENTS Munn-White Reynolds-Robertson Mr. and Mrs. James Education. She is em- Rhett Munn Jr. of Sumter ployed as a school coun- Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Charles announce the engagement selor by Lexington Coun- Reynolds of Augusta, Georgia, of their daughter, Taylor ty School District One at announce the engagement of Marie Munn of Columbia, Pelion Middle School. their daughter, Blythe Eliza- to Thomas McConnell The bridegroom-elect is beth Reynolds of Columbia, to White of Sumter, son of the grandson of the late Zachary Tyler Robertson of Mr. and Mrs. James Dr. and Mrs. Charles Rut- Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas White of Sumter. ledge Holmes of Columbia Leland Frank Robertson Jr. of The bride-elect is the and Mrs. James Maurice Sumter. granddaughter of Mrs. White and the late Mr. The bride-elect is the grand- Margaret Edwards Davis White of Sumter. He grad- daughter of Mrs. Frederick of Sumter, Mr. and Mrs. uated from Wilson Hall in Hamilton Kuhlke and the late John Wayne Davis Sr. of 2009 and the University of Mr. Kuhlke and Mrs. James Le- Bishopville, the late Mrs. South Carolina in 2013 land Reynolds and the late Mr. Mary Lou Munn of Sum- with a Bachelor's Degree Reynolds, all of Augusta. She ter, and Mrs. James Rhett in Business Management. graduated from Presbyterian Munn Sr. and the late Mr. He is employed as a sales College in 2013 and the Univer- Munn of Sumter. She representative with Nu- sity of South Carolina Gradu- graduated from Wilson Idea in Sumter. MISS MUNN ate School in 2017. She is em- Hall in 2010, the Universi- The wedding is planned ployed by Lexington Richland MR. ROBERTSON, MISS REYNOLDS ty of South Carolina in for June 9, 2018, at Trinity District 5. 2014 with a Bachelor's De- United Methodist Church The bridegroom-elect is the Thomas Sumter Academy as gree in Psychology and in Sumter. One Accord, Sumter Light- grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jack the athletic director and a The Citadel Graduate Col- • • • ing and Home, and Naomi & Wayland Butler and the late teacher. lege in 2016 with a Master The couple is registered Warner, all in Sumter; and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Frank The wedding is planned for of Education in Counselor at Belk, www.belk.com; West Elm. Robertson, all of Sumter. He May 5, 2018, at Trinity on the graduated from Presbyterian Hill United Methodist Church, College. He is employed by Augusta, Georgia. Culclasure-Wilson
CELEBRATIONS POLICY Mr. and Mrs. William of St. Matthews. She Todd Culclasure of Man- graduated from Newber- Engagement , wedding, birth and wedding anniversaries (25th, 50th ning announce the en- ry College in 2013 and is and above) of local interest are published on Sundays except during gagement of their daugh- a nursing student at Cen- holiday / vacation weeks. The normal deadline is noon on the preceding ter, Lauren Betts Culcla- tral Carolina Technical Monday. sure of Manning, to Wil- College. Forms may be obtained at The Sumter Item or downloaded from liam Heathley Wilson IV The bridegroom-elect is of Mayesville, son of the the grandson of the late www.theitem.com. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the Lifestyle Rev. Dr. and Mrs. William Mr. and Mrs. William tab on the navigation bar of the site. Heathley Wilson III of Heathley Wilson Jr. of When fi lling out the form, please type or print all information, Mayesville. Mayesville and the late paying particular attention to names. Do not print in all capital letters. The bride-elect is the Mr. and Mrs. Alton Owen Photographs must be vertical and of reproduction quality and must granddaughter of Mrs. Smith of Sumter. He Gerald Sage Bradshaw of graduated from Clemson be received by the Monday noon deadline. Okatie and the late Mr. University in 2013. He is For additional information, call (803) 774-1264. Bradshaw of Manning, employed by AgSouth Email wedding and engagement forms and photos to brides@ Mrs. Thomas Percy Cul- Farm Credit of Orange- theitem.com. For additional information, call (803) 774-1264. Email clasure of St. Matthews, burg. birth and wedding anniversary forms and photos to sandra@theitem. the late Mr. James Mor- The wedding is planned rell Bennett III of Rock for May 12, 2018, at MR. WILSON, MISS CULCLASURE com. For additional information, call (803) 774-1226. Hill and the late Mr. Mayesville Presbyterian Thomas Percy Culclasure Church, Mayesville. Social media creeps into weddings, stress remains
WASHINGTON (AP) — #Wedding- "You help the Earth when you think that couples expect too much stressmuch? choose digital invitations and cards," money from their wedding guests, 45 Social media is creeping into U.S. says one vendor of online correspon- percent to 36 percent. nuptials, but Americans don't neces- dence, Punchbowl.com. Americans are nearly evenly split Americans on weddings sarily see that as a good thing. There are weddings with drones on who should foot the cost for dress- A recent Associated Press-WE tv taking footage. And weddings in ing their bridesmaids and grooms- According to a recent poll by AP-NORC Center for Public poll says 57 percent of them see social which hosts find it necessary to for- men, with half saying the bill should Affairs Research, Americans shared the following about media as having increased the stress mally ask guests to refrain from post- fall on the attendants themselves. weddings: involved in planning a wedding, while ing the festivities to social media to For those who have planned a wed- 57 percent just 12 percent think the opposite. keep the party "just between us." ding themselves, other stressors in- The poll was conducted by the AP- But for all of the innovation, 38 per- clude being concerned about guest see social media as having increased the stress involved NORC Center for Public Affairs Re- cent still call weddings "stressful." behavior, with 32 percent at least in planning a wedding search. And three-quarters think Americans moderately concerned about the 22 percent There is no doubt that American in general spend too much money on issue. Three in 10 people said they weddings and social media are a solid weddings. were concerned about the impact of have been to a wedding with its own hashtag union. Getting perfect pictures was Not only that, but four in 10 Ameri- stress on their relationship. About 20 55 percent already a stress point for wedding cans are very concerned and another percent said they were concerned couples, with 55 percent of those who three in 10 are at least somewhat con- about being too demanding and about who have been married say they were at least have been married saying they were cerned about couples putting too 8 percent were concerned about being moderately concerned about getting perfect photos at least moderately concerned about much focus on planning the wedding stood up at the altar. 4 out of 10 getting perfect pictures. day over the marriage itself. As for size — it matters. Most But social media is creeping into "They're very expensive, and then Americans say they, themselves, under age of 39 have been invited to a weddding the process in other ways, too. Twen- six months later, they get divorced," would prefer a small wedding, but with an online invitation ty-two percent of Americans have said Soraida Cisneros, 80, of Fresno, they're less likely to prefer to attend 41 percent been to a wedding with its own California. small weddings when they're guests. hashtag. And more than a quarter — "When I hear how much it costs to Overall, 66 percent say they'd prefer a think guests are being asked to spend too much 27 percent — who have attended a get married, when I look back, I think small wedding if they were planning 32 percent wedding have been invited at least the wedding's so not important com- on getting married this year. By con- once with an online invitation rather pared to the rest of your life," said trast, just 37 percent say they'd prefer are concerned about guest behavior than a more traditional package of Pam Rieth of Mansfield, Massachu- to attend a small wedding as a guest, 66 percent information. setts. with the largest group saying they'd There's an age split, too: Four out When it comes to their own wed- prefer attending a moderately sized prefer a small wedding for themselves of 10 Americans under age 39 have dings, 40 percent of Americans said one. 37 percent been invited to a wedding with an on- they were very or extremely con- Overall, Americans still have most- line invitation. Only 17 percent of cerned about costs when they got ly positive thoughts about weddings. prefer to attend a small wedding those age 60 and over have been invit- hitched, another 28 percent said they Seventy percent describe them as 4 in 10 ed that way. And where weddings were moderately concerned and "heartwarming" and two-thirds de- are very concerned about couples putting too much with their own hashtag are con- about a third said they had little to no scribe them as "fun." Women are cerned, a third of the youngest adults concern. more likely than men to describe focus on planning the wedding over the marriage itself have been to one. But just 10 percent When it's about spending cash on weddings in those terms by about 10 40 percent of their older counterparts have. other people's weddings, 41 percent of percentage points. were very or extremely concerned about costs when As the average expense of weddings Americans think guests are being And despite the bad rap that brides- they got hitched continues to rise in the U.S., it's no asked to spend too much. Thinking maids' dresses sometimes get, Ameri- surprise, perhaps, that the betrothed about the last wedding they attended, cans are far more likely to say they're 61 percent are opting for budget-trimming, real- 85 percent say they gave a wedding generally stylish than ugly, 61 percent think bridesmaids dresses are generally stylish time options in planning and celebra- gift. Of those, 45 percent said they to 8 percent. tion. Printed invitations, for example, also gave a shower gift and 14 percent Respondents were first selected Poll results online: AP-NORC Center: http://www.apnorc.org can cost hundreds of dollars when said they gave an engagement pres- randomly using address-based sam- stamps and calligraphy are factored ent. pling methods, and later interviewed in, not to mention paper. Women are more likely than men to online and by phone. THE SUMTER ITEM EDUCATION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 | A7
Sumter School District shop meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at the development, comprehension and read- Hall Teachers of the Year: lower school district office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road. ing rate. — Mollie McMillan, a kindergarten GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS CONTINUE There is no public participation sched- The objectives of the Quality En- teacher; middle school — Tracy Sims, The Greater Sumter Chamber of uled for workshop meetings. The next hancement Plan were that 80 percent an English teacher; and upper school Commerce held the Golden Apple regular monthly board meeting is of students who complete the project — Sheri Singleton, a science teacher. — Awards program at Alice Drive Middle scheduled for March 12. — Shelly Gal- would demonstrate 80 percent mastery Sean Hoskins School. Nominated by their teachers, loway of the 500 Advanced Vocabulary Word guidance counselors or administrators, List to assist in improving reading com- University of South Carolina 12 students were recognized for dis- Thomas Sumter Academy prehension skills, and 50 percent of playing exceptional citizenship and students who complete the project will Sumter character. Each student received a cer- CELEBRATING DIVERSITY achieve an increase of one or more tificate and a proclamation signed by This month is Black History Month. grade levels in reading comprehension Mayor Joseph T. McElveen and County At Thomas Sumter Academy we cele- as revealed by The Nelson Denny Read- Council Chairman James T. McCain Jr. brate diversity. This month we have ing Test. Congratulations to the following stu- had two great opportunities to share As a result of the QEP program, 78.3 dents: Jeshua Espiritu, Alana Garrick, this diversity with our students. We percent of participants achieved the Za’Nyla Robinson, Alexander Black, had an upper school assembly with our prescribed level of mastery in ad- Torrie Chapman, Emily Bowman, guest speak- vanced vocabulary after taking the Ju- James Newman, Darion Anderson, er, Rashan nior Seminar course in which the pro- Marquise Moses, Ceymenon Hilton, Carraway. gram was applied. This result indicated Abbegale Bauer and Kelsey Dunn. Carraway that the intensive, systematic, directed The Golden Apple Awards program, is a Win- instruction provided through the QEP which is held at each high school and throp gradu- project was instrumental in the im- middle school in Sumter School Dis- ate and provement of the participants’ ability trict, is presented by Caterpillar Inc. joined us at to use word knowledge to enhance Gold sponsors are Kaydon Corp., Nu- the bequest their reading comprehension. Testing Idea School Supply and the University of three of showed that the average grade level in- of South Carolina Sumter. our students crease was that of three grade levels. who initiated Additionally, an average of 44 per- SUMTER POLICE DEPARTMENT and coordi- cent of students improved reading SPONSORS BLACK HISTORY CONTEST nated this comprehension by one grade level or Heroism, admiration and respect event — it more under the Advanced Reading were themes that resonated throughout was student Comprehension component of the QEP PHOTO PROVIDED the sixth-annual Black History Month initiated, stu- Project, with program participants in Art by Jackie Wukela is on exhibit in the contest. Sponsored by the Sumter Po- dent led and PHOTO PROVIDED summer 2013, 2015 and 2016 meeting or University Gallery in the Anderson Library. lice Department, interested students in student coor- Thomas Sumter Academy exceeding the 50 percent objective. By grades K through second grade submit- dinated. Car- Coach Russell “Crazy identifying the specific skills through GALLERIES FULL OF NEW EXHIBITS ted artwork on a famous black Ameri- raway spoke Legs” Patterson spoke to analysis of the test data, the QEP pro- can whom they view as a hero or ad- about black students abut his days in gram was able to provide individual- The University of South Carolina mire, and students in grades 3-5 sub- history and the All Negro Baseball ized instruction for program partici- Sumter art galleries are buzzing with mitted essays on famous black Ameri- how it inter- League. pants. new exhibits for the spring. In the Up- cans they would like to grow up to be twined with The Southern Association of Colleg- stairs Gallery, artist DJ Hatcher pres- like or view as heroes. all of Ameri- es and Schools Commission on Colleg- ents Our World in Acrylics through Forty-five students from the elemen- can history. es determined via the QEP Impact Re- March 30. The Upstairs Gallery is on tary schools that Sumter Police Depart- Our next guest speaker spoke with port that the program had a significant the second floor of the Williams-Brice- ment serves were selected as winners our elementary classes — TSA's very impact on student learning and ex- Edwards Administration Building and and treated to an awards luncheon at own Coach Russell "Crazy Legs" Patter- pressed its appreciation of Morris Col- is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Chuck E. Cheese. Chief of Police Rus- son. Coach has been a member of the lege’s support of SACSCOC’s activities. Linda English’s Through the Eyes of sell F. Roark III, Deputy Chief Alvin TSA staff for a number of years. He —– Anika Cobb a Child will be on view through March Holston and members of the Commu- has coached football and baseball and 30 in the Umpteenth Gallery. The Ump- nity Services Unit presented certifi- has been a loyal supporter of TSA and Central Carolina Technical teenth Gallery is in the Arts & Letters cates and played games with the chil- our athletic program. Coach took time Building and is open Monday-Friday, dren. to talk about his days in the All Negro College 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. “The students’ artwork and essays Baseball League and what that meant APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Finally, Jackie Wukela’s exhibit Peo- shine a light on the remarkable contri- during those years in our history. ACCEPTED ple and Places will be available through butions of African-Americans who in- If you would like to visit our campus March 30 in the University Gallery in spired them in so many ways,” said and speak with our students and par- CCTC Foundation is accepting appli- the Anderson Library on the first floor. Roark. “This annual collaboration with ents, call to schedule a tour at (803) 499- cations for Dollars for Scholarships for The exhibit is open Monday-Thursday, our elementary schools is a highlight 3378.— Dr. F.L. Martin III the 2018-19 academic year. Deadline to 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Friday, 8:30 a.m.- for the Sumter Police Department as apply is March 15. 1 p.m. — Misty Hatfield we celebrate Black History Month in USC Upstate Consider applying if you are enroll- our community.” ing in at least six credit hours per se- of the Sumter Campus mester and if you are achieving at least FEBRUARY STAR TEACHER OF CAMPUS CORNER TEACh SPONSORING CONCERT a 2.0 grade-point average for each se- THE MONTH mester. Apply online at: http://www. Debbie Healey, a fifth-grade math USC Upstate on the Sumter Campus cctech.edu/about/cctc-foundation/foun- and science teacher at Wilder Elemen- club for future educators, Teachers Ed- dation-scholarships/. University of South Carolina tary School, was named the February ucating All Children (TEACh), is spon- Aiken Star Teacher of the Month. The Star soring a concert for early childhood WELDING SKILLS COMPETITION Teacher program is sponsored by Com- students on Monday, March 19. The Central Carolina Technical College is AIKEN — The University of South munity Broadcasters and Staples. Heal- concert features author, singer, song- hosting this year’s annual Welding Carolina Aiken congratulates the fol- ey was a guest on the Good Morning writer and entertainer Debbie Clem- Skills Competition on April 19 and 20 lowing local students who made the Sumter Show on WDXY AM 1240 and ents. on Main Campus in Sumter. Ten S.C. President’s List for fall 2017: Tiffany FM 105.9 with host Derek Burress. In Clements’ engaging show features technical colleges will compete in six Mullen and Erica Spigner, both of addition to appearing on the show, she three books she has authored which welding categories. Sumter. received a gift bag from Staples. are centered on a patriotic theme, ani- For more information and sponsor- To earn this distinction, students A 17-year teaching veteran, Healey mal theme and character education. ship opportunities for this event, con- must be enrolled full time and main- serves as the fifth-grade leader, a facul- Her show titled “Rainbows Within tact Welding Program Manager Axel tain a grade-point average of at least ty adviser for the Glitter Girlz group, Reach” provides educational entertain- Reis at (803) 778-7863 or reisah@cctech. 4.0. school level chairwoman for Relay for ment with an interactive show. Visit edu. The University of South Carolina Life, as well as the school level coordi- her website at rainbowswithinreach. Aiken congratulates the following local nator for the fifth-grade trip to Wash- com. Her books will be available for VETERANS FORUM students who made the Dean’s List for ington, D.C. This year she received a purchase and each book includes a CD. Central Carolina Technical College’s fall 2017. To earn this distinction, stu- grant for Relfex Math, which is an on- Attendance at the concert requires a $5 Veteran Resource Center, Student Vet- dents must be enrolled full time and line program that helps students with donation per child. Two show times are eran Association and History Depart- maintain a grade-point average of at math fluency. She has also had a total available at 9 and 10:30 a.m. ment will present a “Veteran Forum: least 3.5. of five projects funded through Donor’s For more information, email or call Honoring Our Local Heroes” from 6 to • Bishopville — E’Va Benjamin; and Choose this school year that have gone Gail Corning at corningg@uscsumter. 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, on the Main • Sumter — James Fender, Madison a long way toward advancing teaching edu or call (803) 938-3702. Reservations Campus in Building 400, Room M401. Floyd, Ian Martin, Ryan Missildine and and learning in her classroom. for seating are required. — Betty Har- The event will feature a panel of sev- Kaitlyn Pinkney; and Healey was nominated by not one but rington eral local veterans who will share their • Rembert — Darius Smith. two students. According to her nomina- experiences and insight on how their tions she helps her students under- Morris College military service impacted their educa- USC Upstate stand math, she makes them smile, she tion. Veterans of WWII, Vietnam, Per- works hard, and she has a heart of MID-SEMESTER EXAMS sian Gulf and Operation Iraqi Free- SPARTANBURG — The University gold. They noted that if there were an Morris College will conduct Mid-Se- dom/Operation Enduring Freedom will of South Carolina Upstate recognized award for the best teacher ever, Healey mester Examinations Monday through be on hand. This is a great opportunity 358 graduates during fall convocation would win. Thursday. for the community to interact one-on- exercises held Dec. 19, 2017, at the one with these local heroes. This event Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. DAR ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS NAMED SPRING BREAK is open to the public. — Catherine M. • Sumter — Elizabeth Atkinson, Taelyn Savitski, a fifth-grade student Spring break will begin at the conclu- Wood Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kayla at Millwood Elementary School, and sion of 5 p.m. classes on Friday. Classes DuRant, Bachelor of Arts Education; Mason Scott Reese, a seventh-grade will resume at 8 a.m. on March 12. Wilson Hall Julanda Jackson, Bachelor of Arts Ed- student from Furman Middle School, ucation; Rebekah McLendon, Bachelor were named winners of Sumter's Home MORRIS PASSES COMPLIANCE DANCE MARATHON RAISES of Arts Education; and Fredresia Chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri- EVALUATION MORE THAN $11,000 Rose, Bachelor of Science; can Revolution American History Morris College’s compliance regard- • Manning — Jamie Dowell, Bache- Essay contest. The theme for this year’s ing 17 standards of the Principles of Wilson Hall raised $11,366 for the Pal- lor of Arts Education; and Natalie essay contest was “World War I: Re- Accreditation was recently reviewed by metto Health Children’s Hospital by Dyson, Bachelor of Arts in Education; membering the War to End All Wars.” the Southern Association of Colleges hosting its second-annual mini-dance and Both students received a certificate, and Schools Commission on Colleges. marathon. In partnership with the Uni- • Dalzell — Dylan Ross, Bachelor of medal and cash prize for their achieve- Morris College’s submission of the versity of South Carolina Dance Mara- Science in Nursing. ment. Fifth-Year Interim was accepted and thon, which raises over half a million To be eligible for the Chancellor’s approved without the need for revision dollars every year through the Miracle List, students must earn a 4.0 and be ALICE DRIVE MIDDLE STORMS or any supplemental information. Network, the money raised will go to enrolled in at least 12 course hours. THE CITADEL The Fifth-Year Interim Report in- support bettering the lives of children The following local students were The Alice Drive Middle School Engi- cluded information regarding the Mor- at the hospital. named to fall 2017 Chancellor’s List: neering Club, under the leadership of ris College Quality Enhancement Plan Held in the Nash Student Center on • Sumter — Noah Bittinger, Scot Brian Gerad, competed in the Storm program on which Morris College was Feb. 10, the event featured music, Bozio, Erin Bradford, Bethany Jones, The Citadel trebuchet competition. In also evaluated by way of the QEP Im- games, activities and food for students Alyssa Lennard, Katlyn Loschke, Me- the first heat, Alice Drive Middle pact Report. of all ages. In addition to raising money linda Menser, Heather Merritt, Augus- scored higher than middle school, high The mission for the Morris College through admission to the event, the ta Payeur, Shelby Reynolds and NeTa- school, college and corporate teams. QEP program focuses on “Promoting committee raised money through a Pie- ysia Zeigler; They were named Middle School Advanced Reading Comprehension and a-Teacher event, a doughnut-eating • Dalzell —Ashlee Holloman and Champions and moved on to compete Vocabulary Development for Juniors.” contest, bake sales, T-shirt and bracelet Dylan Ross; for the overall award and ended the day The institutional goals for the project sales, and the solicitation of donations • Pinewood —Da’Masha Ragin; and in second place. were that by the end of the junior year, through the Miracle Network’s website. • New Zion —Hannah Yarborough Congratulations to Gerard and his the program participants would have The student-led event was organized by club members: Hannah Britton, Mia strengthened their vocabulary develop- the following members of the executive Coastal Carolina University Bagwell, Jenny Li, Nicholas Alexander, ment skills by mastering a 500 Ad- committee: Steph Areford (chairwom- Dominic Orellana, Tyler Ingram, Sudie vanced Vocabulary Word List and im- an), Kirsten Fisher, Hailey Ford, CONWAY — More than 30 Coastal Grace Cromer, James Krivejko, Alana proved their advanced reading compre- Breland Land, Ingrid Singleton and Carolina University students will be Garrick, Breanna Sherwood, Anna Col- hension skills as measured by The Nel- Amelia Weston. Liz Affronti served as performing in the Wind Ensemble con- lins and Joseph Keller Thomas. son Denny Reading Test. The Nelson the faculty adviser for the committee. cert “Reflections” on March 1, directed Denny Reading Test is a reading survey by T. Andre Feagin, CCU director of BOARD SET TO MEET ON MONDAY test for high school and college stu- TEACHERS OF THE YEAR bands. Local performing students are: The Sumter School District Board of dents and adults. A two-part test, the The following faculty members were Conrad Kenner and Clinton Patton, Trustees will have its monthly work- Nelson-Denny measures vocabulary selected by their peers as the Wilson both music majors from Sumter. A8 | FEBRUARY 25, 2018 EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN 2014 THE SUMTER ITEM
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BY ANDREW DYS crowded in the room that his fiancee. inspire," said his mother, wondered why she would The Herald of Rock Hill the floor seemed to shake, He rode motorcycles and Pati Guerrero. "He was not get married when there was the couple wed. drove his jeep off-road in afraid." likely little time to be a FORT MILL — Twenty- People clapped and cried the mud. Luis Guerrero, Alex's fa- wife. She said there was no year-old Alex W. Guerrero and hugged. The groom Before his illness, he ther, said Alex had strong doubt she was doing what knew last week he was kissed his bride. played soccer at Nation faith in God. was right. dying. The bone cancer he On the morning of Feb. Ford High School. On one "He wanted to give back, "I told Alex numerous had fought since 2015 was 16, a few minutes after 8 in natural leg and one pros- and he did," Luis Guerrero times, 'I am not going any- terminal. the morning, Alex W. Guer- thetic leg, he attended the said. "He was strong. My where, and we are a cou- His fiancee, Morgan Gaile rero died. His funeral was College of Charleston. At son was a warrior in his ple." Krohn, 22, and a childhood Feb. 20 at St. Philip Neri the school, he was a student heart." Krohn said getting mar- cancer survivor herself, Catholic Church in Fort ambassador. Alex's illness went on for ried was worth it, and won- said she knew it too. Mill. At the cancer camp for three years. After the initial derful. "Alex was my soul mate, His courage to live right children Guerrero men- diagnosis of bone cancer in "It was beautiful," she the one, from as soon as I to the end, his devotion to tored other young people, his right knee, he had a said of her wedding. met him last year," Krohn his wife, never wavered. including a boy who went knee replacement and then Guerrero's parents sup- said. "I knew. He knew. We Alex did waveboarding through an amputation. the amputation. He went ported their son's decision knew. From the first week behind a boat, with one leg He put much of his life through many rounds of to get married. They said we did everything together." because his other had been with cancer on social chemotherapy. Good news their son wanted to be a The couple met in July at amputated. He got tattoos to media. Hundreds of people from treatment did not last. nurse. And he always want- Camp Happy Days, a camp show he was young and hip followed his illness, treat- The cancer would not ed to have a family. near Charleston for young and strong. The last one ment and adventures. yield. He got a wife, for two-and- people with cancer. He was was just weeks ago — for "Alex wanted to share, to Krohn said some people a-half wonderful days. a volunteer. So was Krohn. They became engaged Jan. 28 in a surprise party Guerrero threw with more EXCEPTIONAL than 100 people in atten- Don’t dance. He already had lost EXCITING his lower right leg to can- miss it! cer. The cancer returned in EXPERIENCED 2018. SUMTER ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS "Alex got down on his one knee. He lost the other one to cancer, and asked me to marry him," Krohn said. "I said 'yes' right away." to Still, the plan was to wait 2500 Lin-Do Court a bit. Sumter, SC 29150 MARCH 22, 2018 • 6-9PM But by Feb. 12, the end 803-469-4490 was near. SUMTER CIVIC CENTER "Alex turned to me and said, 'Let's just get married TICKETS $30 ($40 AT THE DOOR) tomorrow,'" Krohn said. I said 'Let's do it.'" (INCLUDES FOOD AND BEVERAGE) So they did. BUSINESS CASUAL DRESS On Feb. 13, in Alex's par- ents' living room in Fort Proceeds benefit: Mill with so many people CART (COINS FOR ALZHEIMER’S Life is full of choices, but choosing the right senior RESEARCH) , 4-H, UNITED MINISTRIES, It’s your world. living community should be EASY! WARM HEART FUND AT SHAW AFB
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COMMENTARY Tax reform used to be unpopular. Not anymore.
ASHINGTON — cut. Many voters are going When the Repub- to be pleasantly surprised lican-controlled when they discover their WCongress first taxes are being reduced approved its tax bill in De- thanks to President Trump cember, most Democrats be- and Republican lawmakers. lieved it would be a political And that does not take into loser for the GOP. Indeed, a account the bonuses and New York Times poll found raises that many Americans that just 37 percent of Amer- are receiving from their em- icans approved of the plan. ployers because of the cor- “To pass a bill of tax cuts porate tax cuts — or the and have it be so unpopular wage increases they will get with the American people is from the economic growth an amazing achievement for that tax reform unleashes in the Republicans — it’s never the months and years ahead. been done before,” When House Minor- Senate Minority ity Leader Nancy Pe- Leader Charles E. losi, D-Calif., dis- Schumer, D-N.Y., missed these tax sav- crowed. ing as “crumbs,” she He’s not crowing came off as an elitist. anymore. In January, A couple of thousand support had risen to dollars a year may be COMMENTARY 46 percent, and this crumbs to a San week it reached a 51 Marc Thiessen Francisco multimil- percent majority. lionaire, but to most Meanwhile, disap- hard-working Ameri- We’re all rooting for laundry proval has dropped from 57 cans that is real money. In- percent in December to 45 deed, Pelosi is getting reluctantly have captain who said it, they are made up, and nothing percent today. That is a slammed by her fellow Dem- come to believe that embrace the remark — anyone on the other team swing of 26 points. ocrats for her out-of-touch most Americans — usually without even a can say or do will make Why the change? Because response. Rep. Emanuel I whether they’re hint of embarrassment. one bit of difference. taxes are personal. The tax Cleaver II, D-Mo., warned members of the chatter- And remember when in As for Mr. Trump’s most bill is extremely complicat- that “language is important” ing class in the media or 2012 at that presidential passionate supporters: ed, and when it was passed, and “we cannot be seen as your next-door neighbor debate Mitt Romney said They didn’t flinch when many Americans were con- patricians,” while Joseph — have lost the ability, that Russia was America’s their hero, rocker and gun fused about how it would af- Crowley, D-N.Y., a member and some- “number one political foe” enthusiast Ted Nugent, fect them. A December poll of the House Democratic times even and President Obama got told Barack Obama to found that only 17 percent leadership, said, “I think for the desire, snarky and said, “The “suck on my machine believed they would pay less people making $40,000 a to per- 1980s are now calling to gun” or when he said Mr. in taxes, while 32 percent year, any increase in their suade any- ask for their foreign poli- Obama and Hillary Clin- thought they would pay take-home is significant for one to cy back because the Cold ton “should be tried for more. In fact, about 80 per- them.” change his War’s been over for 20 treason and hung.” cent of taxpayers will re- Democrats are in a bind or her years.” But when Kathy Griffin ceive a tax cut this year av- because they voted against mind on When liberals weren’t showed off a mask depict- eraging about $2,100, accord- that increase in take-home Bernie just about cheering for Mr. Obama ing a bloody and severed ing to the nonpartisan Tax pay. The growing public sup- Goldberg any impor- they were laughing at Mr. head of Donald Trump, Policy Center. For the mid- port for tax reform is espe- tant issue. Romney. Now, it’s pro- the same hard right that dle class, an even larger cially a problem for the five Too many gressives who think Rus- cheered Ted Nugent de- share benefit: More than 90 vulnerable Senate Demo- of us have put a “Do Not sia is a dangerous threat manded that Kathy Grif- percent of taxpayers in the crats running for reelection Disturb” sign around our to our democracy, and it’s fin be banished from civi- middle income quintile will in states that Trump won by necks and don’t want to be our Republican president lized society. receive a tax cut. double digits. All of them exposed to any ideas that who downplays Russia’s Sports used to be anoth- It is taking time for voters will have a hard time ex- we don’t already hold. interference in our presi- er place where a lot of us to figure this out. In 2001, plaining why they sided with If you think the AR-15 is dential election. Here’s a went to escape the daily when President George W. the “resistance” and opposed a weapon that should re- man who knows how to be barrage of partisan poli- Bush passed his across-the- giving their constituents a main legal, there’s noth- angry but hasn’t shown tics. It’s one thing for ath- board tax cuts, his message tax cut. ing anyone on the other any public anger toward letes to use their plat- was simple: Every American The success is already bol- side can say that will con- the Russians. forms to fight for worthy who pays taxes will get a tax stering GOP candidates. In vince you to change your Who cares? Not the lib- causes like civil rights. cut. But in 2017, Republicans North Dakota, a state Trump mind. If you think late- erals who were on Mr. That’s a good thing. But overhauled more of the en- won by 36 points, the success term abortion should be Obama’s team and not the saying President Trump tire tax code. They cut tax of the tax bill has drawn legal, no one on the other conservatives who are on “doesn’t give a f*** about rates and doubled the stan- Democratic Sen. Heidi Heit- side is going to convince Mr. Trump’s. the people” and calling dard deduction but also kamp a strong challenger in you otherwise. At least people of deep him a “bum,” as LeBron eliminated many traditional Republican Rep. Kevin Cra- Having strong beliefs faith have principles, James did, crosses a line deductions for those who mer. Just last month, Cram- and hanging on to your right? You tell me. Evan- for me. So we get Fox host itemize. As a result, a lot of er had announced that he principles is a good thing. gelicals would never sup- Laura Ingraham, who taxpayers didn’t know was not going to run. Why But as a friend puts it, it’s port a liberal presidential wrote a book called “Shut whether they would end up did he change his mind? The not beliefs we’re hanging candidate who bragged up and Sing,” telling LeB- winners or losers. Post reports that one reason on to, it’s identity that we about grabbing women in ron to “shut up and drib- Now, more Americans are was Cramer’s belief that cling to; what matters a sexual way. But millions ble” and then being at- starting to discover that they Heitkamp’s vote against the most now is what team we of them were more than tacked as a racist. And are winners. Millions are tax bill was “fatal” for her. play for. willing to look the other while we’re here, just starting to receive their Expect to see a lot of other Take cable TV. We don’t way when it was someone imagine if a white conser- Trump tax cuts as employers GOP challengers — and pur- watch opinion shows to on their team who made vative athlete called lower their tax withholdings, ple-state voters — come to consider what the other the crude remark. Barack Obama a bum and leaving more money in their the same conclusion. side is saying. We watch Liberals are suddenly said he didn’t give a f*** paychecks. And the bill will to get our own biases vali- concerned about the na- about the people. Our out- become more popular as Follow Marc A. Thiessen on dated. If we’re on the red tional debt. But when the rage depends on what more people learn the good Twitter, @marcthiessen. team we want conserva- debt doubled in eight team we’re rooting for. news. Even now, only one- tive opinion. And if we’re years under President Sports fans cheer for the third of Americans think © 2018, The Washington Post on the blue team we look Obama they yawned. star player who wears they will see an income tax Writers Group for liberal echo chambers Trump supporters their team’s uniform until that will confirm our pro- couldn’t stop talking he decides to put on an- gressive ideas. about the debt when Mr. other uniform and play EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES No one is watching the Obama was president. for a rival that’s offering other side to learn some- Now that their team is him more money. Then EDITORIALS represent the views of They should be no more than 350 thing they hadn’t already loading up on debt, it’s they boo the very same the owners of this newspaper. words and sent via e-mail to letters@ thought of. Trump acolytes who are guy. As Jerry Seinfeld , dropped off at And then there are yawning. said, fans are just cheer- COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY theitem.com The those online videos where You can try to run away ing for clothes; they’re are the personal opinion of the Sumter Item office, 36 W. Liberty St. an interviewer asks col- from this unprincipled rooting for laundry. writer whose byline appears. or mailed to The Sumter Item, P.O. lege kids what they think nonsense, but there aren’t That’s what a lot of us Columns from readers should be Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, along of something President a lot of safe havens any- are doing — rooting for with the full name of the writer, plus Trump supposedly said. more. laundry. So tell me how typed, double-spaced and no more Almost all of them, of Once upon a time we this is good. than 850 words. Send them to The an address and telephone number course, hate it. But then could escape into the Sumter Item, Opinion Pages, P.O. Box for verification purposes only. Letters they’re told it wasn’t real- world of entertainment. Bernie Goldberg is an 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, or email that exceed 350 words will be cut ly Donald Trump who But try watching one of opinion writer and a news accordingly in the print edition, but made the statement — it those awards shows com- and media analyst for Fox to [email protected]. was President Obama. ing out of Hollywood. The News’ O’Reilly Factor. He available in their entirety at www. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are Suddenly they don’t hate glitterati talk a good game is a graduate of Rutgers written by readers of the newspaper. theitem.com. the very same observation about diversity, but it’s University and a member anymore. Now that they not diversity of opinion of the school’s Hall of Dis- know it was their team they want. Their minds tinguished Alumni. A12 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 LOCAL | STATE THE SUMTER ITEM Laurence Manning students inducted into Beta Club
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BY LISA MARIE PANE A bicyclist rides past a been trained to go in immedi- The Associated Press sign at Marjory Stone- ately — even if it’s a lone offi- man Douglas High cer without backup. The idea of arming teachers School on Friday in Why the school resource of- to take out a shooter is alarm- Parkland, Florida. ficer stayed outside rather ing some law enforcement ex- Teachers and adminis- than try to stop the Parkland perts, who say it takes more trators returned for shooter hasn’t been disclosed. than just being a good shot at the first time since the But one possible factor, law a gun range. Valentine’s Day shoot- enforcement experts said, is They say it would require ing that killed several the limited daily experience specialized and repeated people. those officers have with high- training to teach educators pressure situations. the proper tactics and enable THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Is it then unreasonable to them to conquer their fear expect educators to perform and remain calm and clear- any differently? thinking in a fast-moving, life- “Just being a gun enthusi- or-death situation. ast doesn’t mean you’re going “Simply putting a gun on to perform well under stress,” the premises and hoping said John Bostain, a former someone’s going to do the police officer in Virginia who right thing with it is base- now travels the country train- less,” said Chris Grollnek, a ing law enforcement. “You former law enforcement offi- gun that was visible on me teachers could make it diffi- assemble before going in to can’t just tell people what it’s cer who specializes in securi- what that would do to anxiety cult for police rushing to the confront a gunman. going to feel like. You have to ty issues, especially active- levels. If anything right now, scene of a shooting to tell Since then, officers have experience it.” shooter situations. “All you’re I’m trying to lower anxiety who the bad guy is. doing is signing people up for levels in my classroom. I “We see one person or six PTSD.” think that would just raise people with weapons drawn in The idea of arming teachers them,” he said. plainclothes — that could go isn’t new. Some schools across Mo Canady, executive di- bad in a hurry,” Canady said. the country already allow ed- rector of the National Asso- The tactics for dealing with ucators to bring guns onto ciation of School Resource active shooters changed after school grounds. Officers, urged every school the Columbine High School But the notion is gaining to first get an armed officer attack in 1999 in which two momentum after the shooting posted before it considers students killed 13 people. At rampage at a high school in arming teachers. Those offi- the time, it was general prac- Parkland, Florida, last week cers are highly trained, he tice for law enforcement to that left 17 students and said. Also, he said, arming wait for a team of officers to adults dead. It turned out the only armed officer on duty at the school stayed outside rath- er than go in to confront the gunman. President Donald Trump suggested even paying bonus- es to teachers willing to be trained to carry firearms at schools. Still, law enforcement ex- perts note that police are trained for months in the academy and then are put through drills during their ca- reers on such things as mak- ing split-second decisions in a crisis and dealing with the mentally ill. Experts who have spent careers on SWAT teams or DEVONNE D. BARRINEAU, MD other specialized units say it isn’t something that comes naturally. It can take not McLeod Surgery Clarendon Moves just training, but also real- life experience in pressure- cooker situations before the to New Offi ce in Manning. instruction takes hold and they’re able to respond ef- fectively. “What an individual officer McLeod Surgery Clarendon, led by General Surgeon Devonne D. Barrineau, MD, is pleased or a team of officers will do in an active-shooter incident to announce that we have moved to a new offi ce in Manning. It is a beautiful and comfortable calls on every aspect of their environment that off ers convenient access to our patients for offi ce visits, consultations, and minor overall training and policing. And that’s one of the reasons surgical procedures. A highly-skilled surgeon, Dr. Barrineau uses the latest techniques and performs why you’d be hard-pressed to find someone in policing who the most up-to-date procedures in invasive and non-invasive surgeries. thinks it’s a good idea to arm teachers,” said Rick Myers, executive director of the Major Cities Chiefs Associa- Dr. Barrineau provides diagnosis tion. and surgical treatment for a variety “Teachers’ training and ex- of diseases and conditions. pertise has nothing to do with police tactics — shoot-don’t- Abdominal surgeries: shoot decision making, the • Esophagus, Stomach, Small Bowel psychological trauma that ac- companies violence, all the • Colon, Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder, things that are built into what Bile ducts police officers deal with on a daily basis.” Diseases involving: Across the country, in plac- • Skin, breast, soft tissue and hernias es like Ohio and Texas, some schools post warnings that • Thyroid staffers are armed, while oth- ers keep potential attackers Endoscopic Procedures guessing. Wound Care Chris Cerino, a former law enforcement officer, now of- fers training to educators through his Cerino Consult- ing and Training Group. The We accept new patients by physician program has taught 1,300 educators during five years. referral and self-referrals. Same or They spend 28 hours learn- next day appointments available. ing not just how to fire a gun, but also such things as ambush tactics, responding Call 803 435-2822 under stress and treating wounds. to schedule an appointment. Students on occasion have left the class within the first few hours after realizing they’re not cut out for it. Cerino said teachers real- ize that the usual tactics taught in school — lock- downs and throwing books and other objects at a gun- man — are simply “not going to stop a determined killer with a gun. And all that’s going to do is delay the inevi- table.” Christopher Albrecht, a fourth-grade teacher from NEW ADDRESS Brockport, New York, and the McLeod Health state’s 2018 teacher of the McLeod Surgery Clarendon year, said there is already Clarendon high anxiety in schools with 15 East Hospital Street, Manning, SC 29102 lockdown drills and fears of 803-435-2822 www.McLeodClarendon.org shooters. He said he is not convinced arming educators is the solution. “I can’t imagine if I had a A14 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 LOCAL THE SUMTER ITEM
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PREP BASKETBALL USC MEN’S BASKETBALL Zion marches on Mississippi Duke-bound State beats Williamson leads Gamecocks Spartanburg Day 72-68 in OT to third straight BY PAUL JONES The Associated Press
SCISA 2A crown STARKVILLE, Miss. — Lamar Peters had 19 points, BY DENNIS BRUNSON including five in overtime, to [email protected] lead Mississippi State past South Carolina 72-68 on Satur- Zion Williamson’s storied high day. school basketball career came to an Tyson Carter and end on Saturday at Sumter County Quinndary Weatherspoon had Civic Center. And the 6-foot-6-inch 13 points apiece for Mississippi McDonald’s All-American said he State (21-8, 9-7 SEC). Nick couldn’t have asked for a better end- Weatherspoon also had 10 ing. points for the Bulldogs before “It’s in the city of Sumter where I fouling out in the second half. gained my love of basketball,” Wil- Quinndary Weatherspoon hit liamson said following his Spartan- two free throws with 6.8 sec- burg Day School’s 71-47 victory over onds left in overtime to clinch Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate for the the win for Mississippi State. Griffins’ third straight SCISA 2A Hassani Gravett had 19 state title. “It’s where my stepdad points to lead South Carolina (former Sumter resident Lee Ander- (15-14, 6-10) and added five as- son) did summer basketball camps at sists and four steals. Gravett’s Marvin Hodge Recreation Center (at 3-pointer at the end of the sec- Greater Mt. Pisgah Missionary Bap- ond half sent the game into tist Church at 609 Miller Road) start- overtime. Chris Silva had 11 ing when I was four years old. So it points and 12 boards despite was only fitting that I finish in Sum- battling foul trouble. Maik Kot- ter.” saw and Felipe Haase also had And quite an ending it was for Wil- 11 points for South Carolina. liamson, who announced at the first The visiting Gamecocks of the month that he would play his jumped on Mississippi State college basketball at Duke. He fin- early and held an 11-2 advan- ished with 37 points, 17 rebounds, tage in the game’s opening six three blocked shots, two assists and minutes. South Carolina three steals. Even though he was 17- stretched the lead to 13 points PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM for-18 from the floor -- his only miss with 6:07 remaining in the first was his lone 3-point attempt -- Wil- ABOVE: Spartanburg Day’s Zion Williamson (12) flies through the lane to throw down a half. liamson didn’t have the raucous monster dunk during the Griffons’ 71-47 victory over Trinity-Byrnes on Saturday in the Mississippi State responded dunking performance that normally SCISA 2A championship game at Sumter County Civic Center. BELOW: Williamson cele- with an 11-2 run to close the leaves the fans screaming and leads brates his team’s win by cutting down the net. deficit to 26-22. Gravett, how- to millions of views on social media ever, sank back-to-back 3 outlets. pointers for the Gamecocks to Still, he finished with six dunks, all push the lead back to 32-22. of them coming in the second half, in- Mississippi State’s Tyson Cart- cluding his final four baskets in the er responded with a 3 pointer game. to end the first half and South After the game though, Williamson Carolina held a 32-25 lead at was excited to talk about the Griffins the break. winning their third straight state title The Bulldogs shot just 33.3 after losing in the title game his percent in the first half while freshman season. South Carolina shot 46.2 per- “This is the best feeling that I’ve ex- cent from the field. The Bull- perienced so far,” said Williamson, dogs were just 2 of 10 beyond whose team finished the season with the arc and had eight turn- a 20-8 record. “To win three straight overs in the first half. The state championships in a row, I can’t Gamecocks were 11-0 this year describe it.” when leading at halftime.
SEE ZION, PAGE B5 SEE USC, PAGE B4
PREP BASKETBALL CLEMSON MEN’S BASKETBALL East Clarendon girls claim lower state DeVoe’s 25 leads No. title, win 60-47 over Scott’s Branch 15 Clemson to 75-67 BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected] victory over Jackets FLORENCE – The second time was the charm for the East Clarendon High School girls basketball BY JEFFREY COLLINS team. The Associated Press The Lady Wolverines came out of nowhere to reach the 1A lower state championship game last CLEMSON — Gabe DeVoe scored 25 points season, falling to Green Sea-Floyds 71-68 in over- and Shelton Mitchell added 14 as he re- time. They made it back on Friday and this time turned from two games missed with a con- they didn’t leave Florence Center disappointed. cussion, leading No. 15 Clemson to a 75-67 EC pulled away from fellow Clarendon County win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. school Scott’s Branch in the second half for a 60-47 The Tigers (21-7, 10-6 Atlantic Coast) victory. East Clarendon, which improved to 18-5 on ended the game on a 29-14 run after leading the season, will play Timmonsville for the state title scorer Josh Okogie picked up his fourth foul on Saturday, March 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Life for the Yellow Jackets (11-18, 4-12) with 11:44 Arena in Columbia. to go. The Lady Eagles finished with a 12-6 record. Georgia Tech missed 11 of its last 12 shots “It just feels great to win this year,” said eighth- and turned the ball over four times in the final grader Talaysia Cooper, who led the Lady Wolver- seven minutes to lose their seventh straight ines with 23 points. Last year our team took it real- game and 11th of 12. ly hard. To go out and win it this year feels so good.” SEE TIGERS, PAGE B4 EC head coach Mike Lowder said his squad has been preparing for this day since last year’s loss. (15) CLEMSON 75, GEORGIA TECH 67 “We’ve been waiting on this for 365 days, I’m tell- ing you,” Lowder said. “It was wonderful. The girls GEORGIA TECH (11-18) Cole 3-6 0-0 8, Wright 2-10 4-5 8, Lammers 5-12 1-2 11, were focused the past two weeks, especially this Okogie 8-12 3-3 22, Jackson 4-16 2-2 13, Gueye 1-2 0-0 2, past week while getting two wins under our belt. We Rice 0-0 0-0 0, Alston 1-3 0-0 3. Totals 24-61 10-12 67. were just hoping and praying we could get to the CLEMSON (21-7) next one.” TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM Simms 1-2 0-0 2, Skara 1-2 0-0 2, Donnal 3-5 0-0 6, DeVoe 7-13 7-9 25, Reed 3-9 6-6 13, Thomas 4-7 5-9 13, Spencer East Clarendon opened the game struggling to get East Clarendon’s eighth-grade point guard Talaysia Coo- 0-0 0-0 0, Mitchell 4-7 6-6 14, Trapp 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 23-47 its offense going, turning the ball over 10 times in per goes to the basket as Gracen Watts looks on during 24-30 75. the first quarter alone. Also, leading rebounder and the Wolverines’ 60-47 victory over Scott’s Branch in the Halftime_Georgia Tech 37-33. 3-Point Goals_Georgia second leading scorer Valencia Garris, along with 1A lower state championship game on Friday at Florence Tech 9-18 (Okogie 3-4, Jackson 3-6, Cole 2-3, Alston 1-2, Wright 0-3), Clemson 5-17 (DeVoe 4-7, Reed 1-4, Donnal starting center Britni Anderson, both picked up two Center in Florence. East Clarendon will face Timmonsville, 0-1, Skara 0-1, Mitchell 0-2, Trapp 0-2). Fouled Out_Cole, quick fouls and spent a lot of time on the bench. Wright. Rebounds_Georgia Tech 31 (Okogie 8), Clemson 39-30 winners over McCormick in the upper state cham- 29 (Thomas 7). Assists_Georgia Tech 16 (Okogie 6), pionship, on Saturday at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia Clemson 10 (Reed 5). Total Fouls_Georgia Tech 25, SEE CHAMPS, PAGE B5 with the 1A state championship on the line. Clemson 16. A_9,000 (10,000). B2 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM
WINTER OLYMPICS COLLEGE BASEBALL American men win Olympic Gamecocks whip CSU; curling gold, beat Sweden 10-7 Clemson stays perfect
GANGNEUNG, South Korea COLUMBIA — The Uni- a doubleheader on Satur- (AP) — John Shuster’s last versity of South Carolina day at Doug Kingsmore throw in the eighth end of the baseball team won its sixth Stadium. Olympic curling final clacked game in a row on Saturday, The 11th-ranked Tigers off one Swedish stone and defeating Charleston South- improved to 6-0, while No. knocked it into another, send- ern 14-2 at Founders Park. 10 Dallas Baptist fell to 3-2. ing them both skittering out The Gamecocks, 6-1 on Drew Wharton hit two of scoring range. the season, go for the homers for Clemson, both Five yellow-handled Ameri- sweep in the 3-game series 3-run shots to finish with can rocks were left behind. today beginning at noon. six runs batted in. The score, known as a five- USC had 15 hits, led by On Friday, the Tigers beat ender, is so rare it has only Carlos Cortes, LT Toldert, Dallas Baptist 12-1. Robert been topped once before in the Justin Row and Hunter Jolly was 3-for-4 with two history of the men’s or wom- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Taylor with two apiece. doubles and three RBI, en’s Olympic final. And it ef- Skip John Shuster of the United States reacts during the men’s final Sumter’s Jordan Holla- while Wharton had a career fectively clinched gold for curling match against Sweden at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gang- day struck out in a pinch- high three hits. Patrick Shuster’s erstwhile “rejects,” neung, South Korea, on Saturday. Read the full story on the gold hitting appearance. Cromwell scored four runs. www.theitem.com who rallied from the brink of medal victory at . On Friday, starting pitch- CITADEL 8 pool play elimination to claim er Adam Hill had 14 strike- LA SALLE 7 only the second curling medal victory over three-time defend- close to be made with the outs in seven no-hit in- ever for the United States. ing Olympic champion Canada. naked eye; an umpire mea- nings to lead Carolina to a CHARLESTON — The “It’s hard to rationalize want- No U.S. curling team, men sured it with a gadget that 7-0 triumph. Citadel rallied for the sec- ing to do it,” vice-skip Tyler or women, had ever beaten goes to the millimeter.) South Carolina hit four ond straight day to beat La George said after the Ameri- Canada at the Winter Games. From there, Sweden was homers, one each from Tol- Salle, coming back from a cans beat favored Sweden 10-7 Shuster’s team did it again playing catch-up. bert, Olson, Jonah Bride 7-5 deficit to win 8-7 on Sat- in nine ends in the gold medal in the semifinals. Tied 5-5 in the eighth, but and Noah Campbell. Tol- urday at Joe Riley Park. match on Saturday. “But then That set up a gold medal with the Americans controlling bert had three of the On Friday, The Citadel days like this happen.” match with Sweden, the world the hammer, Sweden skip Nik- Gamecocks’ nine hits. scored three runs in the With the King of Sweden and championship runner-up and las Edin failed on a double- Holladay was hitless in bottom of the ninth to Ivanka Trump looking on — top winner in pool play, in- takeout, clearing away just one three at-bats. force extra innings and and bolstered by social media cluding a 10-4 victory over the of the two stones he was aim- CLEMSON 9 scored the winning run in messages from actor Mr. T., Americans on Feb. 16. ing for. That left Shuster with a DALLAS BAPTIST 1 the 15th to win 7-6. NFL quarterback Aaron Rodg- After three back-and-forth relatively mundane shot for an Sumter’s William Kinney ers and speedskater Dan Jan- ends in the final, the Swedes almost unprecedented score. CLEMSON — Clemson was 1-for-4 with a run sen — Shuster skipped the squandered a point in the (Canada’s six-ender in the 2006 scored four runs in the sec- scored and a run batted in Americans from a 2-4 record at fourth despite having the last- men’s final was the only other ond and four more in the for the Bulldogs on Satur- the start of pool play to five rock advantage known as the score of more than four in an third to defeat Dallas Bap- day. He also walked and wins in a row, starting with a hammer. (The call was too Olympic gold medal match). tist 9-1 in the first game of was a hit by a pitch.
Yardage: 7,140; Par 70 SCOREBOARD Third Round Luke List 71-66-66—203 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Chicago at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Justin Thomas 67-72-65—204 TV, RADIO WDXY-AM 1240). Detroit at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Webb Simpson 66-72-66—204 7 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Memphis at Golden State at New York, 7:30 p.m. Tommy Fleetwood 70-68-67—205 TODAY Temple (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). L.A. Lakers at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Jamie Lovemark 68-69-68—205 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis: European PGA Tour Qatar 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Duke at Virginia Tech Memphis at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Alex Noren 66-75-65—206 Masters Final Round from Doha, Qatar (GOLF). (ESPN). Orlando at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Kelly Kraft 72-69-66—207 6 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Baltimore 7 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: South Florida at Phoenix at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Louis Oosthuizen 67-72-69—208 vs. Philadelphia from Clearwater, Fla. (MLB Connecticut (ESPN2). Indiana at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Daniel Berger 67-72-70—209 NETWORK). 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Norfolk State at Howard Houston at Utah, 9 p.m. Rory Sabbatini 69-69-71—209 7 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League (ESPNU). Minnesota at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Dylan Frittelli 71-72-67—210 Match — Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace (NBC SPORTS 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Marquette at Creighton Hudson Swafford 73-69-68—210 NETWORK). (FOX SPORTS 1). TUESDAY Sam Burns 70-71-69—210 9 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Milwaukee 7:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Golden State at New York Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Tiger Woods 70-71-69—210 vs. Los Angeles Angels (MLB NETWORK). (NBA TV). Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Thomas Pieters 69-70-71—210 9:05 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at Montreal (NBC Philadelphia at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Byeong Hun An 70-72-69—211 League Match — Chelsea vs. Manchester United (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Washington at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Jason Dufner 69-72-70—211 SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Kansas State at Sacramento at Portland, 10 p.m. Ben Martin 70-71-70—211 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Texas Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH). L.A. Clippers at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Scott Piercy 70-70-71—211 Match — Schalke 04 vs. Bayer Leverkusen (FOX 8 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Cleveland Adam Schenk 69-71-71—211 SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). vs. Milwaukee from Phoenix (MLB NETWORK). Tom Lovelady 75-70-67—212 10:30 a.m. — Women’s Professional Golf: Ladies 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas at Kansas (ESPN). MLB SPRING TRAINING Adam Scott 73-72-67—212 European Tour Australian Ladies Masters Final Round 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas Tech at West Harris English 71-74-67—212 from Bonville, Australia (GOLF). Virginia (ESPN2). AMERICAN LEAGUE John Huh 71-73-68—212 11:25 a.m. — International Soccer: EFL Carabao Cup 9 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: West Virginia at W L Pct. Emiliano Grillo 71-72-69—212 Final Match from London — Manchester City vs. Baylor (FOX SPORTS 1). Patrick Rodgers 72-71-69—212 Houston 2 0 1.000 Arsenal (ESPN). 10 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Minnesota at Sacramento Jim Furyk 72-70-70—212 Oakland 2 0 1.000 11:50 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League (NBA TV). Peter Malnati 71-71-70—212 Boston 2 0 1.000 Match — Cologne vs. Leipzig (FOX SPORTS 1, 11 p.m. — International Basketball: 2019 FIBA World Dominic Bozzelli 68-73-71—212 New York 2 0 1.000 UNIVISION). Cup Qualifier Game from Santa Cruz, Calif. — United Russell Henley 68-70-74—212 Kansas City 1 0 1.000 Noon — NHL Hockey: St. Louis at Nashville (WIS 10). States vs. Puerto Rico (ESPN2). Brian Harman 74-70-69—213 Noon — College Basketball: Tulsa at Cincinnati (CBS Tampa Bay 2 1 0.667 Scott Stallings 73-70-70—213 SPORTS NETWORK). Seattle 1 1 0.500 Ryan Moore 70-73-70—213 Noon — Women’s College Basketball: Ohio State at WINTER OLYMPICS ON TV Toronto 1 1 0.500 C.T. Pan 71-71-71—213 Penn State (ESPN2). Detroit 1 1 0.500 Gary Woodland 73-68-72—213 Noon — Women’s College Basketball: Mississippi State 6 a.m. Cleveland 1 1 0.500 Stewart Cink 70-71-72—213 at Kentucky (ESPNU). NBCSN — Men’s Hockey: Gold Medal Game, Olympic Los Angeles 1 1 0.500 Keegan Bradley 69-72-72—213 Noon — Women’s College Basketball: Florida at Athletes from Russia vs. Germany (replay) Chicago 1 1 0.500 Aaron Wise 76-69-69—214 Georgia (SEC NETWORK). 3 p.m. Texas 0 1 0.000 Tyler Duncan 70-74-70—214 Noon — College Baseball: Charleston Southern at NBC — Cross Country: Women’s 30km Gold Medal Final Minnesota 0 1 0.000 Roberto Díaz 71-73-70—214 South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5). 7 p.m. Baltimore 0 2 0.000 Sergio Garcia 72-70-72—214 12:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Delray Beach Open NBC — Olympic Gold (games recap) NATIONAL LEAGUE Nick Watney 71-71-72—214 8 p.m. Doubles and Singles Championship Matches and Rio W L Pct. Matt Every 73-69-72—214 Open Singles Championship Match (TENNIS). NBC — Closing Ceremony Chris Stroud 69-73-72—214 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Michigan State at Miami 2 0 1.000 Morgan Hoffmann 67-73-74—214 Wisconsin (WLTX 19). Milwaukee 2 1 0.667 Troy Merritt 71-74-70—215 1 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Detroit at Charlotte (FOX NBA STANDINGS Arizona 1 1 0.500 Michael Thompson 76-69-70—215 SPORTS SOUTHEAST). St. Louis 1 1 0.500 Greg Chalmers 74-71-70—215 1 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Georgia Tech at EASTERN CONFERENCE San Francisco 1 1 0.500 Alex Cejka 74-70-71—215 Florida State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Atlantic Division Philadelphia 1 1 0.500 Anirban Lahiri 73-71-71—215 1 p.m. — PGA Golf: Honda Classic Final Round from Colorado 1 1 0.500 Ben Crane 68-75-72—215 Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (GOLF). W L Pct GB New York 1 1 0.500 Rafa Cabrera Bello 70-72-73—215 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: New York Toronto 41 17 .707 — Chicago 1 1 0.500 Scott Brown 72-70-73—215 Yankees vs. Philadelphia from Clearwater, Fla. (MLB Boston 41 19 .683 1 Cincinnati 1 1 0.500 Lucas Glover 70-75-71—216 NETWORK). Philadelphia 32 25 .561 8½ Los Angeles 1 2 0.333 Michael Kim 71-74-71—216 1 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League Game New York 24 36 .400 18 Pittsburgh 0 2 0.000 Derek Fathauer 73-72-71—216 — Windy City at Maine (NBA TV). Brooklyn 19 41 .317 23 San Diego 0 2 0.000 J.B. Holmes 69-76-71—216 2 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series Southeast Division Atlanta 0 2 0.000 Camilo Villegas 76-67-73—216 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 from Hampton, Ga. (WACH Washington 0 2 0.000 Corey Conners 70-72-74—216 57, WEGX-FM 92.9). W L Pct GB William McGirt 71-71-74—216 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Nevada-Las Vegas at New Washington 34 25 .576 — SATURDAY Jhonattan Vegas 74-68-74—216 Houston 6, Atlanta 1 Mexico (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Miami 30 29 .508 4 Mackenzie Hughes 67-75-74—216 Philadelphia 9, Baltimore (ss) 6 2 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: North Carolina Charlotte 26 33 .441 8 Chris Kirk 71-74-72—217 N.Y. Yankees 4, Pittsburgh 1 State at Notre Dame (ESPN2). Orlando 18 41 .305 16 Rory McIlroy 72-72-73—217 Boston 4, Tampa Bay 3 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Central Florida at Temple Atlanta 18 42 .300 16½ Kiradech Aphibarnrat 71-72-74—217 (ESPNU). Central Division Detroit 5, Toronto 4 Joel Dahmen 74-71-73—218 2 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Creighton at Miami 3, Washington 2 Andrew Novak 75-70-73—218 Villanova (FOX SPORTS 1). W L Pct GB St. Louis 10, N.Y. Mets 5 Tyrone Van Aswegen 72-73-73—218 Colorado 11, Cincinnati 4 2 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Mississippi at Cleveland 35 23 .603 — Jimmy Walker 76-68-74—218 Kansas City 8, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 4 Auburn (SEC NETWORK). Indiana 34 25 .576 1½ Vaughn Taylor 73-71-74—218 Oakland 8, San Diego 3 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: Honda Classic Final Round from Milwaukee 33 25 .569 2 Harold Varner III 70-74-75—219 Chicago Cubs 6, Texas 1 Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (WLTX 19). Detroit 28 30 .483 7 Martin Flores 73-70-76—219 San Francisco 9, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 3 3 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Virginia at Wake Chicago 20 38 .345 15 Ollie Schniederjans 72-73-75—220 Forest (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Chicago White Sox 5, Seattle 3 Shane Lowry 71-74-75—220 3 p.m. — Professional Basketball: Euroleague Game — WESTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland 11, Arizona 2 Martin Piller 69-76-75—220 Teams To Be Announced (NBA TV). L.A. Angels 6, Milwaukee 5 Jonathan Randolph 72-71-77—220 3:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: San Antonio at Cleveland Southwest Division Minnesota vs. Baltimore (ss) at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 (WOLO 25). W L Pct GB p.m. 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Colorado State at Nevada Houston 45 13 .776 — TODAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). San Antonio 35 25 .583 11 Atlanta vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Memphis at Connecticut New Orleans 32 26 .552 13 (ESPN). p.m. MEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS - SATURDAY Memphis 18 39 .316 26½ 1. Virginia (26-2) beat Pittsburgh 66-37. Next: at 4 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: South Carolina Baltimore vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Dallas 18 41 .305 27½ Louisville, Thursday. at Tennessee (ESPN2, WNKT-FM 107.5). Houston vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 2. Michigan State (27-3) did not play. Next: at 4 p.m. — College Basketball: UCLA at Colorado Northwest Division N.Y. Yankees vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 Wisconsin, Sunday. (ESPNU). p.m. W L Pct GB 3. Villanova (25-4) lost to Creighton 89-83, OT. Next: at 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Minnesota at Purdue (FOX Pittsburgh vs. Detroit (ss) at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Minnesota 36 26 .581 — Seton Hall, Wednesday. SPORTS 1). Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Oklahoma City 34 26 .567 1 4. Xavier (25-4) did not play. Next: vs. Providence, 4 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Houston Detroit (ss) vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Denver 33 26 .559 1½ Wednesday. vs. St. Louis from Jupiter, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). Miami vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Portland 33 26 .559 1½ 5. Duke (23-5) vs. Syracuse. Next: at Virginia Tech, 4 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Missouri at Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., Utah 30 29 .508 4½ Monday. Texas A&M (SEC NETWORK). 3:05 p.m. 6. Gonzaga (26-4) at BYU. Next: WCC quarterfinals, 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Samford at North Pacific Division Cincinnati (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Saturday. Carolina-Greensboro (SPECTRUM 1250). Ariz., 3:05 p.m. W L Pct GB 6. Texas Tech (22-7) lost to No. 8 Kansas 74-72. Next: at 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Florida State at North Colorado vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Golden State 45 14 .763 — No. 21 West Virginia, Monday. Carolina State (ESPNU). Kansas City vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Clippers 31 27 .534 13½ 8. Kansas (23-6) beat No. 6 Texas Tech 74-72. Next: vs. 6 p.m. — College Track and Field: Southeastern Cleveland vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 L.A. Lakers 24 34 .414 20½ Texas, Monday. Conference Indoor Championships from College p.m. Sacramento 18 40 .310 26½ 9. Purdue (25-5) did not play. Next: vs. Minnesota, Station, Texas (SEC NETWORK). L.A. Dodgers vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Phoenix 18 42 .300 27½ Sunday. 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Philadelphia at Washington Milwaukee vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. 10. North Carolina (22-7) did not play. Next: vs. Miami, (ESPN). San Diego vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. FRIDAY Tuesday. 8 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Atlanta vs. Boston 110, Detroit 98 11. Cincinnati (24-4) did not play. Next: vs. Tulsa, Washington (MLB NETWORK). MONDAY Charlotte 122, Washington 105 Sunday. 9 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Ohio State at Jacksonville Boston vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Indiana 116, Atlanta 93 12. Auburn (24-4) at Florida. Next: at Arkansas, (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Detroit vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee 122, Toronto 119, OT Wednesday. 11 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Baltimore Houston (ss) vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cleveland 112, Memphis 89 13. Wichita State (23-5) beat SMU 84-78. Next: at UCF, vs. Boston from Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). St. Louis vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston 120, Minnesota 102 Thursday. 2 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Tampa Bay Toronto vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. New Orleans 124, Miami 123, OT 14. Arizona (22-6) at Oregon. Next: vs. Stanford, vs. Minnesota (MLB NETWORK). Washington vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Denver 122, San Antonio 119 N.Y. Mets vs. Houston (ss) at West Palm Beach, Fla., Thursday. MONDAY L.A. Clippers 128, Phoenix 117 1:05 p.m. 15. Clemson (20-7) vs. Georgia Tech. Next: vs. No. 25 Florida Portland 100, Utah 81 Arizona (ss) vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 State, Wednesday. 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Dubai Duty Free Tennis L.A. Lakers 124, Dallas 102 Championships Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). p.m. 16. Ohio State (24-7) did not play. Next: Big Ten tournament. 6 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Miami vs. SATURDAY’ Cleveland vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. New York Mets from Port St. Lucie, Fla. (MLB Kansas City vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 17. Michigan (24-7) beat Maryland 85-61. Next: Big Ten Philadelphia 116, Orlando 105 p.m. tournament. NETWORK). Boston at New York, 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Dubai Duty Free Tennis L.A. Dodgers vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. 18. Rhode Island (23-4) did not play. Next: vs. Saint Memphis at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Oakland vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 Joseph’s, Tuesday. Championships Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). Oklahoma City at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: New York p.m. 19. Tennessee (21-7) beat Mississippi 73-65. Next: at Chicago at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Seattle vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Mississippi State, Tuesday. Mets vs. Houston (MLB NETWORK). Dallas at Utah, 9 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League L.A. Angels vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. 20. Nevada (24-5) did not play. Next: vs. Colorado Portland at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Colorado vs. Arizona (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. State, Sunday. Match — Augsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund (FOX L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. SPORTS 1). Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 6:35 p.m. 21. West Virginia (20-8) vs. Iowa State. Next: vs. No. 6 Texas Tech, Monday. 3 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League TODAY Match — Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace (NBC SPORTS 22. Saint Mary’s (27-4) beat Santa Clara 67-40. Next: Detroit at Charlotte, 1 p.m. WCC quarterfinals, Saturday. NETWORK). New Orleans at Milwaukee, 3 p.m. PGA SCORES 4 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los 23. Houston (21-6) did not play. Next: vs. East Carolina, San Antonio at Cleveland, 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego from Peoria, Ariz. (MLB Houston at Denver, 8 p.m. THE HONDA CLASSIC SCORES NETWORK). 24. Middle Tennessee (22-5) vs. UAB. Next: vs. Western Philadelphia at Washington, 8 p.m. Saturday Kentucky, Thursday. 5 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Abierto Mexicano Telcel At PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Early-Round Matches from Acapulco (TENNIS). 25. Florida State (19-8) did not play. Next: at N.C. MONDAY Purse: $6.6 million State, Sunday. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 | B3
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AREA ROUNDUP LMA golf wins 3-team match; Barons slug Williamsburg Academy
MANNING — Laurence Jones added two hits and Manning Academy’s boys Jase Epps had a bases- golf team won a 3-team clearing double. match with Calhoun Acade- Ben Reynolds started on my and Cardinal Newman the mound and got the win. on Thursday at The Players He struck out two in two Course at Wyboo. innings of work. LMA won with a score of 175, led by Grant Kinlaw GIRLS and Lexi Bennett, who B TEAM SOFTBALL both shot a 43. Van Gard- ner shot a 44 and Harper LAURENCE MANNING 15 Epperson a 45. COLLETON PREP 12 Calhoun finished second MANNING — Laurence at 175. It was led by medal- Manning Academy im- ist Michael Flintom, who proved to 2-0 on the season shot a 39. Clay Crenshaw with a 15-12 victory over THE ASSOCIATED PRESS shot a 40. Colleton Prep on Friday at Wichita State center Shaquille Morris (24) shoots free throws as SMU fans hold up balloons shaped to read CN shot shot a 207 with Julie Skolar Field. “FBI” in the second half of a game on Saturday in Dallas. Wichita State is one of the schools mentioned in James Reedy leading the Hannah Kate Branham an FBI probe. way with a 44. led LMA offensively, going WILSON HALL 17 3-for-4 with two doubles, a WILLIAMSBURG 2 bases-clearing triple and four runs batted in. Camp- With hoops under federal probe, Wilson Hall defeated Wil- bell Proctor had two hits liamsburg Academy 17-2 on and an RBI and Mary Lou- Friday at Patriot Park ise Kinlaw had two hits. SportPlex.. Kaleigh Warren had a fans say it’s business as usual Cameron Coulter led 2-run single. the Barons’ 11-hit attack BY DAVID GINSBURG In Omaha, where Creighton Terrapins, was also men- with three hits. Dylan From staff reports The Associated Press played No. 3 Villanova, the tioned as receiving an improp- Bluejays were also linked to er loan from an agent. Arenas were packed, fans possible violations. “I have absolutely zero rela- were cheering and schools The Yahoo report said Chris- tionship with that agent or PRO GOLF were competing. tian Dawkins, who worked for that agency. Wouldn’t know In most places, it was a typi- former agent Andy Miller, may him if he walked into the Tiger Woods cal Saturday of college basket- have bought dinner for former room today,” Turgeon said. watches his ball. There was little visible Creighton center Justin Patton Michigan guard Muham- tee shot on the hangover from the latest de- or his family. Patton signed mad Ali Abdur-Rahkman said fourth hole velopments in the federal in- with Miller’s agency but fired he is aware of the scandal, but during the vestigation of corruption in him once Miller was implicat- that’s about as far as it goes. third round of college basketball. ed in the probe in September. “We still have to go out the Honda Coaches were taking the Creighton coach Greg McDer- there and play the game. Peo- Classic on same tact they have been, mott has said he didn’t know if ple didn’t pay us. I mean, Saturday in some saying they’ve found no Dawkins had a meal with Pat- there’s here and there,” Ab- Palm Beach evidence of wrongdoing and ton, but knew Dawkins met dur-Rahkman said. “I don’t Gardens, appear to be waiting for the with Patton because McDer- really think about it. I can’t Florida. next shoe to drop. Several mott also attended the meet- speak for anyone else.” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS players still played despite ing. Ken Tighe, a Terrapins sea- being named in a Yahoo “So they took him to dinner. son ticket holder since 2002, Sports report saying docu- Big deal,” said 54-year-old said college basketball has an ments showed they had taken Creighton fan Jim Belgrade, issue that needs to be ad- impermissible benefits. who has been attending dressed. Fans, for the most part, games since he was 6. Bel- “I think the problem is were not surprised — with grade said there needs to be a widespread,” Tighe said. “Dia- some saying the circumstanc- crackdown if money is ex- mond Stone is part of an at- es have been reality in college changing hands and that some tempt by agents to influence hoops for a long time. fans are more concerned than the game.” Others had fun with it. others. Michigan coach John Beilein At SMU, where the Mus- “They will be if it’s a big- offered a simple solution. tangs were taking on No. 13 time school involved,” Bel- “Educate your players, edu- Wichita State, some students grade said. “And there are cate the parents the best that chanted “FBI! FBI!” and held people who say it’s the rules, you can,” Beilein said. “When balloons spelling out the and the rules are the rules, so somebody’s offering them some- name of the federal agency we have to cap it some way. thing, they’ve got to say no to a leading a corruption investi- But will fans at Missouri Val- Coca-Cola if an agent is talking List takes 1-shot lead at Honda gation that has led to 10 ar- ley schools be worried about to them, and they’ve also obvi- rests of coaches and others al- it? Probably not.” ously got to say no to money.” Classic with Woods 7 back leged to have worked in the Several players singled out In Dallas, Jim Randolph — seamy underbelly of the by the reports were expected who attended SMU in the late sport. One of more than two to play on Saturday, including 1960s and was a fan during the PALM BEACH GAR- 17th hole to move past dozen names mentioned as re- Kentucky’s Kevin Knox 1980s when the football pro- DENS, Fla. (AP) — Luke Thomas and Webb Simp- ceiving impermissible benefits against Missouri. Texas held gram received the death pen- List made birdie from the son with his birdie on the in documents in a Yahoo out Eric Davis against Oklaho- alty — said fans expect their bunker on the final hole par-5 18th. He was at Sports report Friday was for- ma while the Longhorns con- teams to do whatever they can Saturday for a 4-under 66 7-under 203. This is the mer Wichita State guard Fred duct their own investigation, to win. and a one-shot lead in the second time he’s had a VanVleet, now with the NBA’s while Alabama’s Collin Sexton “The entire infrastructure Honda Classic as he goes share of the 54-hole lead. Toronto Raptors. started against Arkansas. of amateur athletics, especial- after Right behind was Thomas birdied three of In sentiments echoed by At Duke, where Wendell ly basketball, is just as dirty Justin Thomas, the PGA his last five holes for a 65 many coaches, Wichita State Carter Jr. was in the starting as can be,” Randolph said. “So Tour player of the year. and will play in the final coach Gregg Marshall said he lineup after the school said many people have looked the Still in the mix was group. didn’t know about the alleged there were no issues with his other way for so long. It’s Tiger Woods. List bounced Woods had a 69 and was payments but that his program eligibility, the only obvious in- about time it surfaced.” back from his only bogey seven shots behind in a tie overall has “nothing to hide.” dication that anything was dif- Dustan Foster of San An- of the round on the par-3 for 11th. Utah’s student section ferent was found on the dry- gelo, Texas, grew up in Mis- mocked Southern California erase board near the Cameron souri and is a lifelong Kan- forward Chimezie Metu, who Crazies’ entrance: A Twitter sas fan. The 36-year-old oil was mentioned in Yahoo’s re- hashtag , #FreeWendell. field worker attended the port but played and scored 14 “Obviously I was disap- eighth-ranked Jayhawks points to lead the Torjans in a pointed that a former player game at Texas Tech on Sat- Come in and check out our large win. The Utah fans displayed was acknowledged in this re- urday and said he doesn’t signs like “Need Money? port,” Maryland coach Mark know what is going to hap- Metu! 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USC FROM PAGE B1 MISSISSIPPI ST. 72, SOUTH CAROLINA 68, OT SOUTH CAROLINA (15-14) Minaya 1-6 0-0 2, Kotsar 5-11 1-2 11, Silva 4-5 3-4 11, Hinson 2-2 3-5 8, Gra- BIG PICTURE vett 8-13 0-0 19, Cudd 1-2 0-0 2, Haase 4-10 2-2 11, Myers 1-2 2-3 4, Booker South Carolina: The Game- 0-7 0-0 0, Beatty 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-58 11-16 68. cocks have now lost four straight MISSISSIPPI ST. (21-8) games on the road and finish Holman 1-3 1-2 3, Ado 1-3 0-1 2, N.Weatherspoon 3-7 3-3 10, Peters 6-16 5-6 19, Q.Weatherspoon 3-8 7-8 13, Stapleton 2-7 0-0 4, Wright 3-3 2-3 8, Carter their road schedule next week. 5-9 0-0 13. Totals 24-56 18-23 72. Mississippi State: The Bull- Halftime_South Carolina 32-25. End Of Regulation_Tied 62. 3-Point Goals_ dogs have now won seven of South Carolina 5-17 (Gravett 3-6, Hinson 1-1, Haase 1-3, Kotsar 0-1, Mina- their nine games to keep NCAA ya 0-3, Booker 0-3), Mississippi St. 6-20 (Carter 3-5, Peters 2-7, N.Weather- spoon 1-3, Holman 0-1, Q.Weatherspoon 0-2, Stapleton 0-2). Fouled Out_N. Tournament hopes alive. The 21 Weatherspoon, Booker. Rebounds_South Carolina 38 (Silva 12), Missis- wins mark the most by the Bull- sippi St. 29 (Q.Weatherspoon, Holman 7). Assists_South Carolina 8 (Gra- vett 3), Mississippi St. 14 (Peters 5). Total Fouls_South Carolina 21, Mis- dogs since winning 21 in the sissippi St. 12. 2011-12 season. UP NEXT South Carolina finishes its home slate on Wednesday as Looking for a the Gamecocks host LSU. SUDOKU Mississippi State closes out PREVIOUS SOLUTION the regular-season home slate new career for on Tuesday as the Bulldogs HOW TO PLAY: host No. 19 Tennessee. Each row, column and the New Year? set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 Currently Hiring Statewide: without repetition. • Correctional Officers • RN’s and LPN’s • Mental Health Techs • Grounds Maintenance • Facilities Management • Teachers • Chaplains • Trades Specialists
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ZION FROM PAGE B1 CHAMPS FROM PAGE B1 Anderson said that Wil- the fast breaks and the liamson reaching this point dunks.” Enter sophomore backup is something that his step- Williamson had a couple center Rhamey Floyd. The son has been working to- of windmill dunks as well as 6-foot-1-inch sophomore hit ward for a very long time.E a 180 that revved up the a layup with 4 minutes, 24 “It was something that we crowd. Teammate Matthew seconds, left in the first expected to happen,” Ander- Brown had three dunks for quarter to put the Lady Wol- son said following Satur- his 12 points, including one verines 6-5. That gave them day’s contest. “It was some- he caught off the glass on an a lead they would never re- thing that he’s worked on assist from Baron Richard- linquish. every day. When he was 4 son. It also started a run of six years old he said he wanted Kyle Tracy added 13 points straight points to make it to play college basketball. for SDS. 10-5. EC took a 14-9 lead into We did everything we could Mack was the only Trojan the second quarter. to help him.” in double figures with 12 Scott’s Branch pulled There was actually some points. La’Sauhn McFadden within 19-16 two minutes TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM doubt about No. 3 entering added eight and Jordan into the second quarter be- East Clarendon’s Caitlin Timmons puts up a shot over a group of the second half on Saturday. Jones had seven. fore East Clarendon went Scott’s Branch defenders during the Lady Wolverines’ 60-47 victory Trinity-Byrnes, which fin- Even though the Griffins on a run. Gracen Watts and in the 1A girls lower state championship game on Friday at Flor- ished 26-6, only trailed 30-24 were the odds-on favorite to Cooper got free for layups ence Center in Florence. ECHS will face Timmonsville on Saturday at halftime after closing the defend their crown again, before Floyd got a couple of for the 1A state championship at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. first half with a 7-2 run. head coach Lee Sartor is low post baskets to push out However, the Trojans could proud of his team for what it to a 27-16 lead with 4:16 left advantage. to Cooper, who then passed find no offensive success did to make it three in a row. in the first half. “I was pretty happy with it back to Timmons, and she against in the third quarter “This was not an easy ac- “Coach just told me to go where we were at halftime,” pulled up and lofted a against SDS’ zone defense, complishment for us,” Sar- in there and play smart,” said SB head coach Lucinda 3-point shot. The ball which appeared to morph tor said. “It’s easy when no Floyd said. “I think I did for Stukes. “I felt like we were bounced around the rim be- between a 1-3-1 and a 1-2-2. one knows who you are, but the most part. We work in a pretty good position.” fore falling through as the T-B’s first points didn’t when you’re all over social every day on getting the ball Scott’s Branch was trail- buzzer sounded about a sec- come until just 2 minutes, 51 media and everyone knows in the post so I knew what I ing just 31-26 a couple of ond later. seconds, remained in the you, you know they’re going needed to do.” minutes into the third quar- “We knew they would third quarter on two free to be prepared for you.” “Rhaney played a really ter when East Clarendon switch defenses and proba- throws from Terrence Mack. As for Williamson, Sartor good game for us,” said put together a 10-2 run to go bly come out in a zone,” Spartanburg Day scored the said he has handled himself Lowder, who was certain up 41-28 with 3:34 left in the Lowder said. “I told (Coo- first 13 points prior to that, well through all of the pub- Floyd had a season high on third quarter. The 5-11 Coo- per) to go right back to her.” eight of them coming from licity and fanfare that has Friday. “She came in and per had seven points, in- “That basket was huge,” Williamson for a 43-26 ad- surrounded him. stepped up for us.” cluding a 3-point play to Stukes said. “It really vantage. “He loves the game of bas- However, the Lady Eagles close the run. turned the momentum in The Griffins outscored ketball,” Sartor said. “He didn’t wither under the dou- “We just played better as their direction.” Trinity-Byrnes 21-5 in the loves his teammates and ble-digit deficit. Cambria a team in the second half,” SB was unable to put to- third quarter for a 51-29 ad- playing the game with them. Parker banked in a 3-point said Cooper, who now has gether any kind of run in vantage. He just loves the game.” shot, Chaniya Monroe hit a 1,006 career points. “We just the fourth quarter. “Once we got up by 15 or “I hope I’m remembered jump shot in the lane and kept pushing the ball.” After Cooper’s 23, Floyd so, that kind of opened the for my all-around game,” Tonia Lawson hit a driving EC was leading 45-34 had 15 and Watts 10. Mary floodgates for us,” said Wil- Williamson said when asked layup to pull within 27-23 when it inbounded the ball Wimberly led Scott’s liamson, who scored 23 of to sum up his high school with 1:34 left. on a its half of the floor Branch with 16, while Bow- his 37 points in the second career. “And for the number Gracen Watts hit a layup with five seconds left. Cait- man had 10 and Monroe half. “That led to us getting of championships we won.” to give EC a 29-23 halftime lin Timmons threw the ball nine.
OBITUARIES Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150 ARENA H. PERRY rangements, (803) 435-2179. or to the American Cancer So- www.stephensfuneralhome.org. ciety, 128 Stonemark Lane, MANNING — Arena Hodge ANNIE L. MCCANTS HENRY E. JOHNSON SR. Rites starting at 6 p.m. Columbia, SC 29210. Holladay Perry, 86, widow of Henry E. Johnson Sr. de- Mr. Johnson will be placed Online condolences may be Walter Holladay and William Funeral services for Annie parted this life on Monday, in the church at 10 a.m. on sent to www.sumterfunerals.com. Perry, died Friday, Feb. 23, Laura Overstreet McCants, Feb. 19, 2018, at Palmetto Tuesday for viewing until the Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- 2018, at her home 96, who entered into rest on Health Tuomey in Sumter. hour of service. neral Home & Crematory, 221 surrounded by Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, will be Born on Aug. Funeral services will be Broad St., Sumter, is in charge her family. held 2 p.m. on 8, 1930, in Sum- held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at of the arrangements, (803) Born Sept. 22, Monday at St. ter, he was the Westend Community Church 775-9386. 1931, in Alcolu, Andrew Church youngest of four of Christ, 101 S. Salem Ave., she was a daugh- of God. The Rev. children to Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. ter of the late Al- Lawrence Enoch and Abbie Ralph W. Canty Sr., pastor, of- PERRY bert Cunning- Chewning will P. Johnson. Hen- ficiating. Interment will fol- ham Hodge and officiate with JOHNSON ry’s Christian low at Hillside Memorial Nannie Lee Witherspoon MCCANTS burial to follow upbringing led Park, Sumter. Hodge Lowder. She was a re- in the church him to Mt. Pisgah AME The family will receive tired administrative assistant cemetery. The Church in Sumter, where he friends at the home, 2262 Kings KYISHAWN C. ARCHIE for the South Carolina De- family will receive friends fol- received Christ at an early Mountain Drive, Dalzell. partment of Transportation lowing the service. Hancock- age. He attended and graduat- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Kyishawn Carl Archie, aka with 26 years of service, and Elmore-Hill Funeral Home is ed from Lincoln High School Main St., Sumter, is in charge Karter Kenneth Johnson, 20, she was a member of Man- serving the family. in Sumter in 1950 and then re- of arrangements. entered his eternal rest on ning First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memori- located to Brooklyn, New Online memorials may be Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Pal- She is survived by three als may be made in her honor York. Henry worked at Able sent to the family at jobsmor- metto Health Tu- sons, Walter Holladay Jr. to St. Andrew Church of God, Steel Equipment Co. in Long [email protected] or visit us on omey. (Deborah) of Neeses, James 4238 Red Hill Road, Camden, Island, New York, until he the web at www.jobsmortuary. Born on April Albert “Bert” Holladay SC 29020. was called for military duty in net. 15, 1997, in Sum- (Nancy) of Sumter and Stan- Making Barbie Doll birth- October 1951. He proudly LILA S. MUNN ter County, he ley Holladay (Carol) of Barn- day cakes, decorating wedding served our country in the was a son of well; three stepdaughters, cakes, shelling peas and but- United States Army until De- Lila Skinner Munn, 82, Harrison John- Jean Kelly (James) of San- ter beans on the screened cember 1953. Upon his dis- widow of James Rhett Munn, ARCHIE son and Kim ford, North Carolina, Elaine porch with the big fan blow- charge, he returned to Able died on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, Rene Archie. At Tatum (Bobby) of Manson, ing, an apron always around Steel Equipment Co., where at NHC of Sumter. an early age, he was baptized North Carolina and Cheryl her waist, sitting at the sew- he remained employed for 42 Born in Bish- at Ebenezer Presbyterian Staab (Ken) of Charlotte, ing machine, talking with her years. opville, she was Church USA. He received his North Carolina; 10 grandchil- best friend on the phone, her On Jan. 31, 1954, Henry a daughter of education from the public dren, Derrick Holladay, Sa- hands, making jelly, dancing married his high school the late Wilden schools of Sumter County, mantha Houston (Jonathan), in the kitchen, laughing at my sweetheart, Sue Pringle, and D. Skinner and graduated from Sumter High Deanna Fogle (Wesley), Darc- Grandaddy, her love for her this blessed union flourished Ruth Goodson School Class of 2016 and at- ey Holladay, Morgan Tatum church that she attended 60- for 64 glorious years. From Skinner Ross. tended Central Carolina Tech- (Tonya), Perry Ashley (Joe), plus years, her favorite red this union, two children were MUNN Mrs. Munn was nical College. Jeremy Kelly (Beyke), Paige sweater and lipstick, her born, Arna and Henry Jr. s member of Karter leaves to cherish his Johnson (Jeremy), Jordan “need” for more shoes, her Henry eluded laughter and Grace Baptist Church. She memories: his mother, Kim Staab (Ashley) and Sara worn out Bible, her spunky life wherever he went. His was an avid Gamecock fan Rene Archie of Sumter; his fa- Hoover (Trey); 14 great-grand- spirit as seen when she chose sense of humor and laugh and loved to shag. In 1983, she ther, Harrison Johnson of Ra- children; and a number of a pink casket, her love of God were infectious and his joyous was inducted into the Beach leigh, North Carolina; one sis- nieces and nephews. and the love we could feel spirit was contagious. He was Shaggers National Hall of ter, Kenyatta Rashida Jackson In addition to her husbands when we were with her — the epitome of the definition Fame. of Sumter; one brother, Harri- and parents, she was preceded these are just a few of the of a “real man.” Providing for Surviving are two sons, son Johnson Jr. of Sumter; in death by three brothers, memories that we will always his family was his number Harold Owens (Angie) and three half brothers; three half David, Clifton and John G. cherish of our sweet, sweet one priority, and he succeeded Danny Owens (Katie), both of sisters; one great-grandmoth- Hodge; and three sisters, Grandmama. She sought his going above and beyond. If Columbia; a daughter, Ivey er, Lizzie L. Jackson of Sum- Frances H. Gause, Anna H. praise until he called her you were ever having a bad Smith (Don) of Sumter; one ter; paternal grandparents, Harris and Mary Helen H. Pil- home!! day, spending some time with stepson, James Rhett Munn Joseph and Maggie Johnson chard. We would like to also thank Henry would surely turn it Jr. (Connie) of Sumter; one of Neptune, New Jersey; a A funeral service will be hospice and Karesh Wing for around. He was a past master stepdaughter, Kevin Munn host of aunts, uncles, cousins, held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in taking such good care of her of Hiram Lodge No. 23, P.H.A, Lassen (Phillip) of Florence; other relatives and friends. the chapel of Stephens Funer- in the last stage of her life. Brooklyn. 11 grandchildren, Tyler Smith Funeral services will be al Home with the Rev. Dr. Born in Barnwell, she was a Henry was preceded in (Lauren), Will Smith, Patrick held at 1 p.m. on Monday at Phillip Reynolds officiating. daughter of the late James and death by his parents, his sis- Owens, Coulter Owens, Jonah Ebenezer Presbyterian Burial will follow in Wilson Zellie Croft Overstreet. She is ters: Sadie Martin and Maggie Owens, Taylor Munn, Eliza- Church USA, 4620 Queen Cha- Cemetery. survived by her son, John T. Murray, his brother: Enoch beth Munn, Mary Margaret pel Road, Dalzell. Pallbearers will be Jona- (Gloria) McCants Jr. of Bish- Johnson, Jr., and his nephew: Munn, Drayton Lassen, Chan- The family is receiving rela- than Houston, Derrick Holla- opville; daughter, Shirley Mc- Lester Martin. dler Lassen and Mary McNair tives and friends at the home day, Wayne Ward, Louis Cants (the late Freddie R.) Hol- Henry leaves to cherish his Lassen; and one great-grand- of his great-grandmother, Drucker, Dean Gause and Don loman of Lugoff; brother, unforgettable memories: his child, Noah Smith. Lizzie Jackson, 1165 Pepper- Holladay. Jimmy (Kathy) Overstreet of wife and soulmate, Sue John- She was preceded in death corn Lane, Sumter. Visitation will be held from Tampa, Florida; sister-in-law, son; a loving daughter, Arna by a brother, Jack Wilden The funeral procession will 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Ste- Elmarie Overstreet of Sumter; (George Kevin) Johnson-Brit- Skinner. leave at 12:20 p.m. from the phens Funeral Home and grandchildren, Julie H. (Greg) ton; a son, Henry E. Johnson Memorial services will be home. other times at the residence, Ozmore of Camden, Kim Hol- Jr.; granddaughter, Charice; held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at Burial will be at Ebenezer 1093 Virginia Pine Court, loman of Jacksonville, Florida, grandson, Rendel; great- Grace Baptist Church with Presbyterian Churchyard Manning. Laurie (Alan) Smith of Walter- grandchildren, Zariah, Zoe Dr. Steve Williams officiating. cemetery. Memorials may be made to boro and Deborah McCants of and Isaiah; sister-in-law, The family will receive These services have been Manning First Baptist Bishopville; five great-grand- Helen Riddick; special lifetime friends following the memori- entrusted to the management Church, 49 W. Boyce St., Man- children; and four great-great- friends, Oscar Hopkins, Dea- al service in the church fel- and staff of Williams Funeral ning, SC 29102 or to Wilson grandchildren. con G. Lawson and James lowship hall and other times Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Cemetery Association, c/o She was preceded in death Heyward; and a host of niec- at the home. Sumter. Buddy Holladay, 7786 Gree- by her brothers, Ralph Over- es, nephews, cousins, relatives Private burial will be held Online memorial messages leyville Highway, Manning, street and Alf (Jenna Lee) and dear friends. at Evergreen Memorial Park may be sent to the family at wil- SC 29102. Overstreet; and sister, Vera Public viewing will be held cemetery. [email protected]. Stephens Funeral Home & (Billy) Bramlett. from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Memorials may be made to Visit us on the web at www. Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Job’s Mortuary with Masonic Grace Baptist Church, 219 W. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Manning, is in charge of ar- SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE B6 B6 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 OBITUARIES THE SUMTER ITEM
JOSH T. FRASIER tine, Tony (Laura) Beden- Frierson and Jerimiah and BARBARA F. LEMMON the son of the late Sidney Ca- Josh Treaven Dwayne baugh and Todd (Beth) Beden- Pearl Smith McFadden. COLUMBIA – Barbara ples Sr. and Blanche Allbright Fraiser, 31, departed his baugh; and beloved nieces and Jackie was a 1973 graduate Fowler Lemmon, widow of Caples. Bobby worked for earthly life on Tuesday, Feb. nephews. of Sumter High School. Her Charles J. Lemmon, M.D., many years with the highway 20, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tracey was employed with life will be celebrated on Sat- died in her sleep on Tuesday, department in South Caroli- Tuomey Hospital Carolinas Hospital System in urday, March 3, 2018 from 2 Feb. 20, 2018 at Covenant na. after a two-and- Florence for approximately to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Place in Sumter after several He is survived by two broth- a-half-year hero- 28 years. Since her illness, Foreign War Post 10813 years of declining health. She ers, Sidney Caples and Billy ic battle with she had been living in (VFW), 610 Manning Ave. was 86. Caples and his wife Kitty, all cancer. Charleston, as she was re- Sumter. Born in Columbia on Aug. of Sumter; one son, Christian Josh, affection- quired to be close to MUSC, Courtesy Announcement of 1, 1931, Barbara Mary Fowler Anderson Caples of Thomas- ately known to but there was never a day Job’s Mortuary Inc. was the daughter of Helen ville, North Carolina; and a FRASIER family and close that went by that she did not MAMIE L. WILSON Jennings Grassfield Fowler longtime companion, Cindy friends as Treav- think of those she loved back and Victor George Fowler. Anderson of Thomasville, en, was born on home. BISHOPVILLE — Mrs. Growing up on Wheat Street, North Carolina. Jan. 27, 1987 at Toumey Hospi- We were all blessed to have Mamie L. Wilson, widow of she was schooled at Hand Ju- In addition to his parents, tal to Josh Dwayne Fraiser Tracey in our lives. Her cour- Mr. Joe Wilson Sr., entered nior High and Dreher High he was preceded in death by and Betty Carolyn Westbury age, strength and spirit were eternal rest on Monday, Feb. School. She attended Colum- two brothers, James Louis Ca- Fraiser. He was educated in an inspiration to everyone she 19, 2018 at Palmetto Health bia College and received a ples and J.D. Caples; and three the public schools of Sumter knew, and her love of life was Tuomey in Sumter. The fam- B.A. (English) from the Uni- sisters, Carlene Strickland, School District and was a 2006 second only to her love of ily is receiving friends at the versity of South Carolina in Mae Turner and Myrtle graduate of Lakewood High family and friends. Tracey residence, 337 Rouse Road, 1952. Brown. School. had a way of reaching out to Bishopville. Visitation will As the reigning Azalea The family will receive After high school, Josh people by showing love and be held on Monday from 3 to Queen, she represented friends on Monday from 1 to 2 pursued higher education kindness, and she was an in- 7 p.m. at the funeral home South Carolina on the state’s p.m. at Bullock Funeral from Central Carolina Tech- spiration to all who knew her. (407 S. Main St. location). float in the Eisenhower inau- Home. nical College and the Univer- We can count ourselves fortu- Funeral service will be held gural parade in 1953. A strik- A graveside service will fol- sity of South Carolina. He nate to have known and loved at noon on Tuesday at the ing beauty, she was described low the visitation at 3 p.m. in obtained a Class A Commer- her, as we were all touched by New Zion African Methodist in the press at that time as the Concord United Methodist cial Driver’s License and a an angel. Episcopal Church in Bishop- “blonde, willowy blue-eyed Church Cemetery, 354 Old certification in Welding and A special thank you to all ville with the pastor the Rev. Barbara Fowler.” After col- Camden Road, Bishopville, SC HVAC. the doctors, nurses and staff Archie S. Temoney Sr. offici- lege, she lived for several 29010. Josh was a private person at MUSC Hollings Cancer ating. Interment will follow years in New York City where You may go to www.bullock- but enjoyed spending time Center for their untiring ef- in the New Zion Memorial she was a model at the re- funeralhome.com and sign the with his family. He loved forts during Tracey’s treat- Garden. Wilson Funeral nowned fashion house of family’s guest book. being a father and would ment this past year. She Home is in charge of ar- Hattie Carnegie. The family has chosen Bull- often be heard saying, “I could not have asked for or rangements. Returning to Columbia, ock Funeral Home for the ar- gotta go get my babies.” He received better medical care ELLEN DYSON she married Dr. Lemmon, a rangements. was a lover of music and an or emotional support from surgeon, in 1955 at her child- avid movie watcher. He loved everyone there. Another Ellen Dyson died Saturday, hood church on Wheat going to work and school and thank you to all members of Feb. 24, 2018 at Mcleod Health Street, St. John’s Episcopal was always eager to obtain “Team Tracey” and all others Clarendon in Manning. Born Church. Career girl quickly another skill or trade. Josh who participated in fundrais- in Clarendon County, she was adapted to being homemaker was employed by Eaton be- ing and those who contribut- the daughter of the late Quin- and mother to four children. fore being diagnosed with ed. cy Dyson and Dorcus Ragin With boundless energy, her SHERRICKA L. SIMON cancer in 2015. He endured The family has planned a Dyson. The family will re- circle was not limited to her his battle with cancer with a private family graveside ser- ceive friends at the home of family. Barbara had a host BISHOPVILLE — Sherricka “don’t quit” attitude and re- vice for today with visitation her niece Evelyn Dyson at of friends spanning genera- Latoya Simon entered eternal mained strong and coura- following from 3 until 5 p.m. 1573 Garvey Road in Sum- tions and shared in their rest on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 in geous up until his final at the family home, 708 W. merton. Funeral arrange- joys and sorrows, always Charlotte, North Carolina. months. Church St. in Bishopville. ments are incomplete at this bringing delicious dishes The family is receiving Those he left behind to In lieu of flowers, the fami- time and will be announced from her kitchen and roses friends at 30 Browntown cherish his fond and loving ly would prefer memorials be by Summerton Funeral from her garden. Church Road in Bishopville. memories are: his wife, Jessi- made in her honor: Tracey Home LLC. As her children grew up, Funeral arrangements are ca Colclough-Fraiser; three Bedenbaugh Memorial, DEWEY C. JOWERS Barbara’s lifelong love of incomplete and will be an- children, Ray’Quan Jerome MUSC Foundation / Hollings books drew her back to the nounced by Wilson Funeral Colclough, Ja’Ariers Zyleek Cancer Center, 18 Bee St., Dewey Cavanaugh Jowers, university, where she earned Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- Fraiser and Ja’Niyah Lashay MSC450, Charleston, SC 29425 age 77, died on Friday, Feb. 23, a Masters in Library Science ville. Colclough; his loving mother, or use the link of https://con- 2018 at Palmetto Health Tu- in 1977. This opened a whole NANCY B. WILSON Betty C. Fraiser; his father, nect2.musc.edu/cancer and se- omey. new world. She was librarian Josh D. Fraiser; four sisters, lect Hematology (Leukemia, Born in Lake City, he was at Crayton School and at the Nancy Barkley Wilson, 63, Shaniqua Westbury, Lymphoma and Blood Can- the son of the late James Cooper Branch Library on wife of Carroll Wilson, died Shaquarryah Fraiser, Victori- cers). Wilbur Jowers and Dora Trenholm Road. She fielded Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at Pal- an Stephen and My’Kiayah We appreciate the numer- Mae Eaddy Jowers. Dewey queries as reference librarian metto Health Tuomey. Rufus; and two nieces, Jime- ous thoughts and prayers de- served for more than 26 at the main branch of the Born June 5, 1954 in Sum- nah Carrington and Destini livered to Tracey and the years in the United States Richland County Library. ter, she was a daughter of the Richardson, all of Sumter; as family during her illness and Air Force and retired as a She was the librarian for the late Peter Joseph “P.J. Bark- well as a host of other aunts, now at the time of her pass- master sergeant. He was the journalism school at USC, ley Jr. and the late Lula Wat- uncles, cousins, family and ing. owner and operator of Ter- where she also worked for kins Barkley. Mrs. Wilson was friends. Never take life for grant- wood Mobile Home Park in several years archiving the a member of Sumter First He was preceded in death ed. Live one day at a time. Sumter for 30 years. Dewey Fox MovieTone news collec- Church of the Nazarene. by his maternal grandparents, Enjoy your surroundings was a master bee keeper and tion. Survivors besides her hus- Mr. Elijah Mickens Jr. and with your friends and fami- appeared on the cover of the She served on the Altar band of Sumter include three Mrs. Hattie Ophelia Westber- ly, and remember your par- American Bee Journal. He Guild at St. John’s and later daughters, Kimberly W. Wiley ry; his paternal grandparents, ents are always watching. served as a board member at St. Martins-in-the-Fields of Sumter, Michelle W. Stump Mr. Josh Fraiser Jr. and Mrs. God has a plan for each of of the High Hills Rural near her home on Greenhill (Mark) of Monks Corner and Rosa Mae Vaughn Fraiser; a us. Water District and was an Road, where the Lemmon Kelli W. Hancock (Roy) of maternal uncle, Mr. Charles Hancock-Elmore-Hill Fu- avid hunter and fisherman family lived for more than Sumter; seven grandchildren, Anthony Westberry; two pa- neral Home is serving the throughout his life. He was four decades. She was a mem- Jenna Stump, Elizabeth ternal aunts, Ms. Patricia Ann family. very involved in politics, es- ber of the Columbia Medical Stump, Max Stump, Lauren Fraiser and Mrs. Priscilla VIRGINIA B. WEEKS pecially the Republican Society Auxiliary, Columbia Stump, Kinzlee Hancock, Gra- Vera Russ; and his father-in- Party. He will be dearly Garden Club and Forest Lake cie Hancock and Cody Han- law, Mr. John Charles Col- MANNING — Virginia But- missed by all who knew Club. cock; and one brother, Mi- clough Sr. He will forever be ler Weeks, 82, widow of Clar- him. Survivors include her chael Joseph Barkley of Sum- in our hearts and truly ence Weeks, died on Friday, He is survived by three daughter, Helen Jennings ter. missed. Feb. 23, 2018, at McLeod Hos- daughters, Dee Jowers Lemmon Couch, and son-in- Funeral services will be Services have been entrust- pice House, Florence. Hoehn and her husband law, William Stuart Couch; held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at ed to Williams Funeral Home She was born on April 10, Shawn of Florence, Stepha- her two sons, Charles James Bethesda Church of God with and will be held at 1 p.m. on 1935, in Clarendon County, a nie Jowers Ensminger and Lemmon III and Robert Allen the Rev. Al Sims, Rev. Greg Tuesday at Williams Funeral daughter of the late Tom and her husband David of Bir- Lemmon and his fiancée, Pressley and the Rev. Robert Home, 821 N. Main St., Sum- Mary Butler. mingham, Alabama, and Sandy Baxter, all of Colum- Morris officiating. Burial will ter, with Dr. Kimberly Fergu- The family is receiving Amanda Jowers Scott and bia; and two grandsons, Wil- be in the Ashwood Church of son officiating. friends at her residence, 1399 her husband Derrek of Lake liam Gordon Couch II, serv- the Nazarene Church Ceme- The family is receiving Weeping Cherry Lane, Man- View; three brothers, Wil- ing in the U.S. Navy, and tery in the Ashwood Commu- friends at the home located ning. liam Mackie Jowers and wife Chandler Lemmon Couch, nity. at 4250 Granada Drive, Sum- These services have been Christine of Charleston, serving in the U.S. Marine The family will receive ter entrusted to Samuels Funeral Levon Jowers and wife Na- Corps. friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Mon- These services have been Home LLC of Manning. nette of Johnsonville and She was predeceased by day at Elmore-Cannon-Ste- entrusted to the management DONALD N. MCDOWELL Roby Jowers and wife her husband, Dr. Lemmon; phens Funeral Home and and staff of Williams Funeral Emmie of Johnsonville; her daughter, Grace Brogdon other times at the home, 2350 Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., TAMASSEE — Donald three sisters, Frances McMa- Lemmon; her sister, Eleanor White’s Mill Road. Sumter. “Don” Nelson McDowell, 86, kin of Kingstree, Regina Forrest Fowler Caughman Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Online memorial messages widower of Dorothy Ann Tanner and husband Joe of (Mrs. G.P. Jr.), and her Funeral Home and Crematori- may be sent to the family at Walker McDowell, passed Hemmingway and Ernestine brother, Robert Victor Fowl- um of Sumter is in charge of [email protected]. away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, Perry of Myrtle Beach; five er. the arrangements. com. 2018, at GHS Cottingham grandchildren, Joshua The family will receive TY’CEIONA S. YORK Visit us on the web at www. Hospice House. Hoehn, Nolan Scott, Harper friends on Tuesday from 5 to williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. A native Charleston, Mr. Scott, Scarlet Reese Scott 7:30 p.m. at the home of Helen MANNING — On Wednes- THOMAS P. STRANGE McDowell was a son of the and Amelia Ensminger. and Bill Couch, 200 Alexander day, Feb. 21, 2018, Ty’Ceiona late Malcom Paul and Sarah In addition to his parents, Circle, Gregg Park, in Colum- Sharell York departed this life Thomas P. Strange, age 70, Todd McDowell. he was preceded in death by bia. Interment in the Lemmon at McLeod Health Clarendon. beloved husband of Som- Davenport Funeral Home his wife, Maxine Jowers, and plot in the Sumter Cemetery Born on May 18, 1999, in kuan Strange, died on Tues- Inc. of Walhalla is in charge a brother, Wilbert Jowers. will be private. Manning, she was a daughter day, Feb. 20, 2018, at his resi- of arrangements. A funeral service will be The family wishes to thank of Shonta York Keels and Her- dence. JENNIE L. COOPER held today at 4 p.m. in the Covenant Place in Sumter for bert Sharpe Jr. and step- Arrangements will be an- Bullock Funeral Home Chapel their care and kindness. Me- daughter of Darin Keels. nounced by Bullock Funeral Jennie Lee Cooper, 76, with the Rev. Steve Miller offi- morials may be made to a Service of remembrance Home. widow of John Cooper and ciating. charity of one’s choice. shall take place on Tuesday at daughter of the late Holland The family will receive You may go to www.bullock- noon from the Historic Trini- and Janie Belser Cook, was friends one hour prior to the funeralhome.com and sign the ty A.M.E. Church, 39 West born on June 5, 1941 in Mayes- service today from 3 to 4 family’s guest book. Rigby St., Manning, where ville. She departed this life on p.m. The family has chosen Bull- Pastor Michael Abraham Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at Sumter Interment will be held on ock Funeral Home for the ar- shall bring words of consola- East Health and Rehab in Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Florence rangements. tion. The service of committal Sumter. National Cemetery with full shall follow in the York family TRACEY D. BEDENBAUGH Family will receive friends military honors. plot located in the Scarbor- at her home, 125 McGhaney You may go to www.bull- ough Cemetery. BISHOPVILLE — Tracey Road, Mayesville. ockfuneralhome.com and sign The family is receiving rela- Deanne Bedenbaugh, 56, of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. the family’s guest book. tives and friends at the resi- Bishopville, passed away on Main St., Sumter, is in charge The family has chosen Bull- dence 1339 Pine Bluff Square, Feb. 22, 2018. of arrangements. ock Funeral Home for the ar- BOBBY G. CAPLES Manning. She was born on April 16, JACQUELINE MCFADDEN rangements. Fleming & DeLaine Funeral 1961, in Bishopville, to the late WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Home and Chapel of Manning Emory H. and Patricia B. Be- Jacqueline (Jackie) McFad- Bobby Gene Caples, age 78, is in charge of these services. denbaugh. den, daughter of the late died on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at Online condolences for the Surviving are her four sib- James and Lenelle Frierson Novant Health Forsyth Medi- family may be sent to www. lings, Mike (Mitzi) Beden- McFadden. She is the grand- cal Center. flemingdelaine.com or baugh, Cathy (Steve) Ballen- daughter of Joe B. and Delia Born in Lee County, he was [email protected]. THE SUMTER ITEM · SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 | C1
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❚ 33% of Americans say they do not have more emergency savings than credit-card debt. ❚ 53e % ar placing a higher priority on beefing up their emergency savings. PERSONAL ❚ 40 e % ar more motivated to pay down debt. ❚ 61% of Millennials are the most focused on increasing FINANCE emergency savings, more than other age groups. SOURCE Bankrate.com
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Maurie Backman The Motley Fool $80 Jan. 26 Feb. 23 Countless workers dream of being self-employed — particularly those GAP who want the freedom to set their own schedules, accept or reject assign- The retailer’s CEO is ments as they see fit and answer most- leaving over disap- ly to themselves. pointing profit growth, But before you take the leap into and a search for a re- self-employment, make sure you’re placement is underway. Its shares fell ready logistically, emotionally and fi- the most in 15 months Tuesday. nancially. Here are a few key questions to ask $40 $32.69 yourself prior to taking the plunge. ❚ Do I have a business plan? It’s one thing to be passionate about your $30 line of work, but if you don’t have an Jan. 26 Feb. 23 actual plan mapped out for how you’ll attract clients, grow your business and manage your workflow and cashflow, PRICELINE GROUP there’s a good chance you’ll end up failing miserably. The online booking GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO Only once you’ve thought these company is changing things through should you make your its name to Booking venture official. Holdings starting Feb. ❚ Do I have the right setup? If 27. It bought Booking.com in 2005; it you’re used to functioning in an office accounts for about 80% of its revenue. Use tax refund environment, going from that sort of setup to working from home can be a $2,000 tricky transition. Before you dive into self-employ- $1,907.02 on home repairs ment, make sure you have a space that $1,500 will allow you to do whatever it is Jan. 26 Feb. 23 you’re planning on. Even small improvements can boost value APPLE Beth Buczynski Hales and Associates in Overland The iPhone maker re- NerdWallet Park, Kan. While there are lots of portedly is working on benefits to being your upgrades to its AirPods February signals the start of tax Around $500 , headphones, including season, a time when many Americans own boss self-employ- new hardware features, and plans to gain nearly $3,000 on average in the ❚ Add a tile backsplash. Back- ment isn’t for everyone. make the next modelr wate resistant. form of a tax refund, the IRS says. splashes provide an instant transfor- Splurging on a vacation or iPhone X mation at a fraction of what a full ❚ $200 $175.50 is tempting, but as a homeowner, sink- kitchen remodel costs. Do I have savings? Let’s face it: ing refund cash into your house may be ❚ Refresh interior paint. New paint Many new businesses lose money at smarter, especially if debts are already in main rooms brightens the whole first, and some can take years to be- $150 under control, says Lisa Greene-Lew- house, and doing it yourself saves on come profitable. If you’re starting out Jan. 26 Feb. 23 is, a certified public accountant and labor costs, Hales says. on your own, be sure to go in with a tax expert at TurboTax. ❚ Insulate the attic. Buyers love en- fully loaded emergency fund. For reg- Even small home improvements ergy efficiency, and you’ll love lower ular folks, this means three to six can nudge home value — and your utility bills. months’ worth of living expenses. But MORE ONLINE USATO A . O quality of life — in a positive direction. if you’re truly starting from scratch D Y C M But how do you decide what to do? Around $1,000 (meaning that you have no clients or Get all the market action in real time at americasmarkets.usatoday.com The first question to ask, says Craig work lined up), you’d be wise to set Webb, editor in chief of Remodeling ❚ Get a new front door. Shaw rec- aside a year’s worth of living costs for magazine, is “How long do I plan to ommends fiberglass doors that don’t protection. stay in the home?” The answer dic- swell or contract with the weather. ❚ Do I have the expertise needed © USA SNAPSHOTS tates how much you should spend on ❚ Replace inefficient appliances to pull off this venture? Just because and which projects to prioritize. If such as the water heater, toilet, refrig- you’re skilled in a particular line of Business best sellers shown in you’re staying put, focus on changes erator or dishwasher. work doesn’t mean you’re good at run- 1 proportion of sales. that make your life better and improve ❚ Tile the bathroom floor. Heavy ning a business. But when you work value, Webb says. Fix what’s broken foot traffic leaves flooring dingy. Opt for yourself, you’re required to do just StrengthsFinder 2.0 10 before thinking about curb appeal. for bright, easy-to-clean tile instead. that. 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This might mean ❚ Extreme Ownership 4.3 Seal the driveway. You’ll reduce report. plugging away after hours or on week- Jocko Williams and Leif Babin unsightly cracks and slow deterio- ❚ Enhance your landscaping. ends and putting yourself out there to ration of the concrete or asphalt. Stone pavers, a fire pit or exterior light- network and drum up new business. ❚ Get the HVAC system serviced. ing boost curb appeal, functionality. Review these questions thoroughly 1– For every 10 copies of StrengthsFinder 2.0 egular cleaning can add 10 years to sold, Crushing It! sold 6.7 copies. R NerdWallet is a USA TODAY content and answer them honestly before SOURCE USA TODAY Best-Selling Books the life of your system, says Laura partner and its content is produced in- making your decision so that you don’t JAE YAND,VERONICA BRAVO/USA TODAY Hales, a real estate agent and owner of dependently of USA TODAY. come to regret it later on.
MARKET ROUNDUP Dow Jones S&P 500 Nasdaq Wilshire 5000 Gold Oil Euro Yen industrial average composite index Ounce, Comex Light sweet crude Dollars per euro Yen per dollar x0.4% x0.6% x1.4% x0.3% y1.8% x3.0% y0.0118 x0.45 week week week week week week week week y3.6% x7.4% y3.2% x5.6% y1.0% x6.5% y3.5% x5.0% y2.1% x3.2% y3.1% x7.8% y0.0110 x0.0368 y2.30 y4.83 month 3 months month 3 months month 3 months month 3 months month 3 months month 3 months month 3 months month 3 months C2 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 · THE SUMTER ITEM PERSONAL FINANCE
years. And this is exactly the time when Pete the Planner you need to employ more self-control. Peter Dunn Be wary of buying that empty-nester Know when to USA TODAY dream house as it will make a flexible re- tirement harder. Don’t increase your ob- ligations when you should be decreas- ing them. Dear B: If retiring normally is chal- Navigating the waters of pre-retire- reduce money lenging, then retiring way before you ment is hard enough without worrying wanted to retire because you’re forced to about your job disappearing and dis- is torture. rupting well-laid plans. If you want to Imagine driving from New York to weather this danger, you must period- Los Angeles and somewhere in the des- ically run an obligation-and-independ- obligations ert southwest, you’re forced to end your ence audit on your finances. trip. You’d planned the trip for quite Draw a horizontal line on a piece of some time, and everything would have paper, and create a series of hash marks been great had you made it. But you on the line, representing future age didn’t. You got stuck in the desert. markers. Next, list major life events on Dear Pete: I’m noticing an alarming trend. People in their 50s are get- Your path to a successful retirement the timeline. Be sure to note events such outcome won’t necessarily be smooth. as your mortgage payoff year, when you ting laid off. Sometimes this comes in the form of a job elimination. The 1 At times, your financial life will get reach age 59 ⁄2 (when retirement funds company offers an “optional” early retirement offering which, if not tak- harder, even when nothing is structur- become available), and when you hit age ally wrong with what you are doing. Un- 62 (the first chance to activate Social en, ends up being a layoff a few months later. Or it means becoming a fortunately, the tough part often arrives Security). This exercise should take at contract worker, making half the salary with fewer (and more expen- in your mid-50s, right when a job loss least 30 minutes, because you need to could crush you. think through when debts are paid off, sive) benefits, but laid off workers can apply for it). These are people And just like that, you’re stuck. when new debts are acquired, when in- This is why healthy retirement prep- come streams start and stop and any who planned to retire at age 62-65 and had to adjust their plans sooner aration is as much about eliminating the other event which causes your need for by five to 15 years. I’ve seen them sell their houses and move into apart- need for money as it is about accumu- income to increase or decrease. lating it. Your plan must eliminate obli- What trends do you see? When I ments and get jobs six to 12 months down gations, as well as create a pool of mon- drew my line, I noticed my need for the road that pay 30% to 50% less. ey suitable for generating perpetual money peaked at age 53 and then reced- passive income. ed from there. If I were to lose my job at As someone in their 40s, it’s Your 50s can be your prime earning or around 53 years old, I would be in big trouble. Therefore I want to be sure to hitting home for me that not take on any additional obligations 10-15 years from now my around that time in my life. Knowing when you’re the most at risk is a reason- financial life could be able way to avoid additional risks. rocked in the same way. As far as evaluating early exit options presented to you, there isn’t a rule of What financially can I be thumb to follow as there are too many variables. However, if presented with a doing now to weather buyout offer, it wouldn’t hurt you to these potential bumps in complete the age timeline project. It will help you see your weak spots in the the road? Also, can you talk coming years. about the importance of peo- Your career may take a wild turn, but your financial life should never really ple faced with these decisions surprise you. You have to dig deep into exploring their options? A events you know are coming in order to understand where weaknesses exist. friend who refused a package If you don’t, you may unwittingly take on more obligations when you’re last year will retire with much the most vulnerable. less this month because of Dunn is an author, speaker and radio host, who can be reached at Ask- shortsightedness. [email protected]. The views —B and opinions expressed in this column ISTOCK PHOTO are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
DIGITAL DOLLARS THE WEEK AHEAD Verizon moves to stop selling unlocked phones
That means travelers posed by the Federal Communications Commission in a 2008 spectrum auc- will need to plan ahead tion. But he doubted the anti-regula- tion Republican majority now running Rob Pegoraro the FCC would object. The FCC did not Special to USA TODAY respond to a request for comment. The policies at the other three na- A move by Verizon Wireless to re- tionwide wireless carriers remain sume electronically locking smart- stricter, except for military personnel phones in its stores may lead to hiccups facing a deployment elsewhere: If you for subscribers who need to travel inter- bought the phone from them, you need Consumer confidence reached a 17-year high in November. ELAINE THOMPSON/AP nationally soon after buying a phone. to finish paying for it before they’ll un- And it should remind all of us to think lock it. Those three firms,however, im- about how the phones we think we own pose different waiting periods to un- can be made to function like somebody lock a new device that has been paid Market’s rough ride may have hit else’s property. off. AT&T requires your account have At first Verizon will lock phones — 60 days of paid service, Sprint needs consumers’ positive outlook so far meaning you can’t use them on another 50 days and T-Mobile 40 days. wireless service — until a customer The potential cost to world travelers Paul Davidson which began showing up in paychecks a buys one and activates Verizon service is steepest at AT&T, since Sprint and T- USA TODAY few weeks ago, more than offset any on it. But this spring, the nation’s largest Mobile now include free low-speed da- market jitters. Economists figure the wireless carrier will keep phones locked ta and text messaging overseas while Consumer spending and confi- Conference Board on Tuesday will an- for an unannounced period even after their larger rival charges $10 a day in dence surged last year but recent stock nounce a modest increase in its con- subscribers put them into service. CNet most countries. T-Mobile also says it market volatility may have taken some sumer confidence index. first reported the move. will unlock a phone that still has pay- toll early in 2018. Reports on those key Business investment turned in a Verizon says a surge in thefts forced it ments due if a subscriber will be trav- measures highlight a busy week of healthy showing in 2017 following a long to end its practice of selling phones un- eling to a country where its Simple Go- economic news that also includes the slump. Capital goods orders excluding locked, ready for use on any compatible bal roaming isn’t available. latest readings on new home sales, aircraft and defense — which is tanta- wireless service. Remember that at each of the four business investment, manufacturing mount to business investment — An analyst briefed by Verizon, Glob- carriers, you can sidestep all of these activity and a revised estimate of eco- dipped 0.3% in December. alData’s Avi Greengart, said his read on restrictions by buying a phone directly nomic growth in the fourth quarter. On Wednesday, Commerce releases Verizon’s intentions is that this initial from its manufacturer, unlocked out of New home sales plunged 9.3% in its second estimate of fourth-quarter lockdown will last two or three months. the box. Both Apple and Google offer December as limited inventories and economic growth. Its initial reading Then the carrier would unlock these installment-payment options for un- sharply rising prices curbed buyer in- showed the economy growing at a solid phones automatically even when sub- locked iPhones and Pixel phones that terest. Housing permit increases sug- 2.6% at an annual rate late last year as scribers still owe payments on their de- you can move from one compatible gest a rebound in January is likely, sturdy consumer spending, business in- vices. That would leave customers who service to another as you wish. says Nomura economist Lewis Alex- vestment and housing starts were part- later develop subscribers’ remorse free At AT&T and T-Mobile, inserting ander. But he warns that low supplies ly offset by weak business stockpiling to move to a competitor — for example, your SIM card into the new phone and rising interest rates may continue and a widening trade gap. Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile, which resells should get it online. Sprint and Verizon to crimp sales. Economists estimate Commerce on Thursday provides its Verizon’s network and allows customers use a different wireless standard that the Commerce Department on Mon- first snapshot of consumer spending in to bring their own devices to the service. doesn’t fully tie your account to the day will report a 4% increase in new 2018. Although gains were healthy last “The consumer hassle comes in if you SIM, so you’ll need to finish activating home sales to a seasonally adjusted year, retail sales were disappointing last buy it and you then go off to Europe,” the device by logging into your account annual rate of 650,000. month. Economists expect Commerce Greengart said. There and in much of at their sites. Consumer confidence reached a 17- to report a modest 0.2% increase in con- the rest of the world, Verizon charges (Disclosure: Pegoraro also writes for year high in November and has hov- sumption in January. $10 a day in roaming fees, well above Yahoo Finance, a subsidiary of Veri- ered modestly below that level in re- Manufacturers have been benefiting what you’d pay to pop a prepaid SIM zon’s media division Oath.) cent months. Strong job and income from an improving global economy and (Subscriber Identity Module) card from Pegoraro is based out of Washing- growth underpin Americans’ positive a rejuvenated oil industry. Economists a local service into your phone. ton, D.C. Email [email protected]. outlook. The market selloff early this expect the Institute for Supply Manage- Greengart also noted that Verizon’s The views and opinions expressed in month, though followed by a rally, may ment to announce a slight dip in its in- move violates the spirit, it not the exact this column are the author’s and do not have dinged confidence. But Alexan- dex of factory activity to a level that still text, of an open-devices condition im- necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY. der says he believes the recent tax cut, shows robust expansion. THE SUMTER ITEM · SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 | C3 PERSONAL FINANCE
If the happy couple can’t see eye to eye, Wedding planning: try to meet halfway, make trade-offs Lauren Schwahn NerdWallet “A lot of couples go The proposal was perfect. You’ve told Start with friends and family the exciting news into debt planning a and shared pictures of the sparkly new ring on Instagram. Now it’s time to plan wedding because the wedding. Setting a realistic budget is a smart they don’t have the first step. a budget Throwing out a starting number is money that they one thing; sticking to it is the hard part. According to The Knot’s 2017 Real Wed- need right now, so dings Study, 45% of couples who mar- ried in 2017 reported spending more they either take out than they had planned. “The last thing you want to do is be- a loan or they put a gin your formal life together with a lot of debt because you were under pressure ton of expenses on to have a certain type of event that you their credit cards.” didn’t want and couldn’t afford,” says Marguerita Cheng, a certified financial Ivy Jacobson planner at Blue Ocean Global Wealth in Senior digital editor at The Knot Gaithersburg, Md. It’s important to discuss what you’re comfortable spending and research maids? Are you imagining a plated, wedding costs. Here’s how to make a three-course meal or buffet-style din- budget you can commit to. ner? Discuss every detail. If you and your Add up your funds betrothed don’t see eye to eye, try to meet halfway. Review your financial situation be- “If one person wants 300 people in a fore you choose the cake, put a deposit ballroom and the other one wants some- down on a DJ or even set a firm date. thing more intimate at city hall, that’s a Contemplate how much time you’ll need huge difference in style,” Chertoff says. to save your target amount if you’re not “But maybe they can compromise and there yet. say, ‘OK, maybe we’ll have less people “If you just start spending willy-nilly, but we can have a little more of a grand then you might not have enough money venue than just city hall.’ ” for something that you really need,” says Start by individually writing down Anne Chertoff, trends expert for Wed- your top three priorities — such as loca- dingWire, an online wedding-planning tion, food and photographer — and look marketplace. for similarities, Jacobson says. If you As a couple, build your budget can’t agree, get an unbiased third party, around your current savings (excluding such as a wedding planner or financial retirement and emergency funds), what planner, to weigh in. you can save from your monthly income and any contributions from family Get estimates members, Chertoff says. Don’t spend money you can’t immediately repay. Finally, find out whether your budget “A lot of couples go into debt planning and vision align. Look up average wed- a wedding because they don’t have the ding costs, but note that prices can vary money that they need right now, so they widely by location, season and day of either take out a loan or they put a ton of the week. expenses on their credit cards,” says Ivy “If you want a Saturday wedding in Jacobson, a senior digital editor at The June in Manhattan, you’ll be paying top- Knot, another online wedding-planning dollar. But if you’re looking at a Thurs- marketplace. day wedding in March in Brooklyn, it’ll be much more affordable,” Jacobson Remember your other goals says. For the most reliable estimates, get In planning your dream wedding, quotes from local vendors, then plug the don’t lose sight of reality. You likely have numbers into a calculator. However, ex- other financial goals to consider, such as pect a larger final bill. Couples underes- paying off credit-card debt or saving for timate their spending by 40%, accord- a house. Are you comfortable delaying ing to WeddingWire. Chertoff recom- those goals by a few months or years in mends adding between $1,000 and favor of wedding-day expenses? $2,500 to your budget for last-minute Decide where to make trade-offs. emergencies and miscellaneous ex- “It is a little bit of give-and-take,” penses, such as postage and cake-cut- Cheng says. “Sometimes you are going ting fees. to have to give up something, but then If the initial estimate exceeds your you can say, ‘OK, honey, if we’re spend- budget, identify ways to adjust. Trim the ing less on the reception, maybe we can guest list, nix the open bar or extend the have a better honeymoon.’ ” engagement to allow more time to save. NerdWallet is a USA TODAY content Envision your wedding partner providing general news, com- mentary and coverage from around the Things to consider when making a budget include attire, wedding bands, Do you picture yourself arriving by li- Web. Its content is produced indepen- catering, alcoholic beverages, decor and location(s). ISTOCK IMAGE mo or carpooling with your brides- dently of USA TODAY.
RETIREMENT Older Americans face tough long-term care choices
Robert Powell sions for you in the event you are inca- abuse. According to the Genworth Cost could, for instance, pay out-of-pocket — Columnist pacitated, according to Krooks. of Care Survey, home health care costs if you have the resources — for long- USA TODAY Another useful tool elder law attor- were on average about $4,000 per term care. neys use: A revocable trust is a device month in 2017, while an adult day care According to Krooks, Medicare has that gives one or more people — the facility was about $1,500 per month. “very limited coverage of long-term trustees — the power to manage bank or “Assisted living is custodial care giv- care.” For instance, it doesn’t cover long- Growing old in America can be investment accounts or real estate for en in an apartment-like setting; howev- term or custodial care, if that’s the only wrought with legal problems arising one or more other people — the benefi- er, it is basically a landlord-tenant type care you need. Most nursing home care from health concerns, long-term care ciaries, says Harry Margolis, president relationship with no federal protec- is custodial care. and the need for appropriate housing. of ElderLawAnswers and a partner with tions, although there are state laws and Medicare does cover, however, care The good news is that there are tools, Margolis & Bloom. licensing requirements,” Krooks says. in a long-term-care hospital, skilled products and strategies older Ameri- “If a child is a co-trustee or successor According to the Genworth Cost of nursing care in a skilled nursing facility, cans can use to live as well as possible in trustee for a senior, she can help man- Care Survey, an assisted living facility eligible home health services and hos- the last decades of their lives. age the property or step in relatively cost on average $3,750 month in 2017. pice and respite care. The Department So, what are some of the more com- seamlessly when necessary,” he says. “Nursing home is the last resort for of Veterans Affairs also provides some mon problems older Americans face, Of note, the disadvantages to a dura- most,” Krooks says. “It provides 24/7 benefits to a few, Krooks says. and how might they solve or at least al- ble power of attorney or a trust are that medical care.” There’s also stand-alone long-term leviate them? the person may step in before you’re According to the Genworth Cost of care insurance as well as long-care in- ❚ Cognitive decline: Who will make ready or that he proves himself untrust- Care Survey, a semi-private room in a surance that’s combined with life insur- decisions for you when you no longer worthy, Margolis says. “Since these ar- nursing home cost on average $7,148 per ance or an annuity. The trouble with are able to make them yourself? Ber- rangements give him access to your ac- month in 2017, and a private room was those policies, however, it that they nard Krooks, a partner with Littman counts, he could use the money for his $8,121. Of note, Krooks says the Nursing must be purchased while you’re healthy, Krooks and chair of that firm’s elder law own purposes,” he says. Home Reform Act of 1987 provides nu- Krooks says. and special needs department, says the ❚ Long-term care: Again, Krooks rec- merous protections regarding payment Visit www.longtermcare.gov for in- best way to address this problem is by ommends working with a certified elder and admission/discharge issues. formation and resources. searching for and retaining a certified law attorney who can discuss the vari- A continuing care retirement com- Powell contributes regularly to USA elder law attorney who can draft appro- ous types of s enior housing arrange- munity (CCRC) is “a nice option for TODAY, TheStreet and “The Wall Street priate documents you’ll need, including ments available and the different levels those seeking one venue to provide the Journal.” Got questions? Email durable power of attorney, advance of care each may address. entire continuum of care,” Krooks says. [email protected] health care directives and the like. According to Krooks, most seniors Of course, you’ll need to address the views and opinions expressed in this These documents allow others to want to stay at home; but that can be ex- various financing options available and column are the author’s and do not nec- make financial and health care deci- pensive and introduce the risk of elder what’s most appropriate for you. You essarily reflect those of USA TODAY. C4 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM REFLECTIONS Dr. B. T. Williams was a pioneer in his field Dentist established Sumter practice, participated in civil rights, civic causes
his issue of Re- ful farmer and owned a cot- flections focuses ton gin and a saw mill. His T success as a farmer was on the life and cited in several publica- contributions of Dr. B. tions. The Tuskegee Insti- tute awarded him an honor- T. Williams, one of the ary Master Farmer Degree, earliest black dentists to and State A&M College awarded him a Distin- establish a practice in guished Honorary Farmers Sumter. Degree in 1930. In 1949, his death was announced in Dr. Williams, along with The New York Times; the Dr. Thomas B. Davis, Dr. stores in Elloree, his home Andrew Maxwell, Dr. Irby town, closed their doors to D. Davis Jr., Dr. Edward C. honor his memory.” Jones and Following in his father’s Dr. Edmond footsteps, Dr. B. T. Williams M. McDon- saw the importance of at- ald, provid- taining higher education. ed an in- He enrolled in Meharry’s valuable Dental College along with service to two lifelong friends, Dr. D. Sumter’s V. Jemison of Dothan, Ala- black com- bama, and Dr. G. H. Radford Sammy Way munity for of Waco, Texas. several Dr. Williams practiced REFLECTIONS years while dentistry in Sumter for also remain- many years and, like his fa- ing active in social causes. ther, was a member of nu- He proved to be an excel- merous civic organizations. lent steward in the teach- He attained membership in ings of his church while the Palmetto Medical Den- contributing to many proj- tal Pharmaceutical Associa- ects undertak- tion, the en by the con- Alpha Phi gregation, one Alpha Frater- being the Mt. nity and the Pisgah apart- National Den- ment project. tal Associa- The infor- tion. mation incor- Dr. Williams porated into was also ac- this article tive in the was obtained NAACP, serv- from The Item ing as trea- archives, the surer of the recollections Carolina of James Teachers De- Felder and fense Fund from the per- and the de- sonal ac- fense fund of counts of Dr. the State Con- Williams’ Dr. B. T. Williams served Sum- ference. He daughter, Nat- ter’s black community as a served with SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO alie Williams. dentist for many years and distinction as The son of also was active in civil rights a member of Dr. B. T. Williams treats a patient at his dental office in South Sumter. Williams saw patients at any time Robert Lee causes. He served as treasurer the committee they needed him and was willing to help those in need. and Mamie of the South Carolina State which initiat- Carrison Wil- NAACP. ed legal strat- of 70. He was an active mental in the service initia- South Sumter and was open liams, Dr. Wil- egy in multi- member in the Buena Vista tives undertaken by his to his patients when he was liams was born in Elloree. ple cases taken on by the Development Corp. and church. needed regardless of the His father was posthu- State Conference. served as treasurer of the He was also remembered time. mously inducted into the “On July 1, 1970, it was South Carolina State by members of the Sumter He was regarded as pro- Claflin Hall of Fame, No- reported that Dr. B. T. Wil- NAACP and was also active community as an outstand- fessional, personable and vember 16, 2005, because of liams, a popular Sumter in the Palmetto State Medi- ing dentist and as an active willing to help those in his continuous involvement dentist who had been active cal Association and served participant in local and na- need. in community service. in civil rights causes, died as a trustee of the Mt. Pis- tional segments of the Dr. Williams was interred “In the early 20th century, after a lengthy illness in the gah AME Church.” NAACP. in the Hillside Memorial Mr. Williams was a success- Tuomey Hospital at the age Dr. Williams was instru- His office was located in Park Cemetery.
Dr. B. T. Williams is seen third from left. Williams is re- membered as a professional who helped those in need in Sumter. He died at age 70.
Robert Lee Williams, B. T. Williams’ father, was among the 2005 induct- ees to the Claflin Hall of Fame.
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75 YEARS AGO — 1943 was set aside at the institution during the month of March. Sept. 18 — Sept. 24 as students and instructors Horry County is responsible • Col. Burton Hovey, com- joined members of the Elmore for all grounds maintenance manding officer of the Phila- family for the dedicatory cere- on base, including the golf delphia Air Defense Wing, is mony, conducted by George C. course, under a preliminary spending a few days at Shaw Greer, student body president. caretaker agreement. Field while on a survey tour of • The Ninth Air Force Band, • The bonds are sold, the airports in North Carolina and a 35-piece unit from Shaw, construction company has South Carolina and Georgia. plays everything from the big been chosen, and Clarendon Shaw Field’s former com- band beat of the ’30s to the School District 2 is poised to manding officer arrived Friday sounds of the ’60s. On Tuesday build a $772,000 addition to afternoon in the A-24 plane night of Iris Festival week, the Manning Elementary School. that bears the name of his “Men in Blue” will present a Bob Clark, the district’s fi- young daughter, “Sandy.” Maj. concert at the Edmunds High nance director, told district H. L. Bair accompanied him. School Auditorium. Officially trustees that bonds to finance Col. Hovey is now in complete the band is designated as the the project have been pur- charge of coastal defenses ex- 527th Air Force Band and is di- chased by First South Carolina tending from Philadelphia to rected by Chief Warrant Offi- Securities at an annual inter- Norfolk, and he spends much cer Patrick Veltre. est rate of less than 4.4 per- time flying with patrols and • The Sumter Artists Guild cent. Sumter’s E. Lynam Con- visiting airports in the wide presented its second-annual struction Co., the low bidder area under his supervision. for the job, was awarded the SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO student art awards at a quar- • The No. 161,000 federal terly meeting attended by a contract. housing project for war work- 1968 — Nancy DuRant, a fourth-grader at Manning Elementary large gathering of parents, stu- • The Sumter High Lady ers at Shaw Field has been School, puts a new coat of paint on her mailbox at Rt. 1, Alcolu, in ob- dents and Artists Guild mem- Gamecocks held off a charge completed, and civilian em- servance of Mailbox Improvement Week. Although white paint is pre- bers. Recognition was given to by Hillcrest early in the fourth ployees are now occupying ferred by the Post Office Department, regulations now allow colors to art teachers in the secondary quarter before pulling away to apartment be used to brighten up a drab mailbox. schools of Sumter School Dis- a 52-32 win at the Lady Wild- units in the 12 trict 17, including Connie Hess, cats’ gymnasium. The victory, one-story Bishopville police force said, in will be an 18-hole individual Edmunds; David Sanders, Lin- coupled with Lower Richland’s buildings on a corn field belonging to Mur- medal play, gross and net, with coln; Tudy Sanders, Alice 47-33 loss to Irmo, clinched the northern ray Brown, Lee County farmer. team events played on an op- Drive Junior High; Juan third place in Region IV-4A for side of the The machine was destroyed. tional basis on a two-man team Thomas, Bates; and Judy Zei- Sumter and strengthened its post. Civilian • Two Sumter Scouts will re- best ball with handicap. gler, McLaurin. bid for a berth in the state play- workers will ceive the high rank of Eagle • Sumter County has 18,292 • Sunday, May 12, Calvary offs. have first Scout at the Court of Honor to citizens qualified to vote in the Baptist Church, located in the • Salesmen for a new steel Yesteryear preference on be held in the county court- June 11 Democratic Primary Pinewood section of Clarendon processing plant in Sumter in Sumter rentals room. They are Robert Hirsh- election. That is the number of County, celebrated its 200th an- County won’t have to travel far through Sept. persons who had registered by to visit some of their biggest SAMMY WAY berg and Robert McLeod Jr., niversary. This attractive old 25. After that both of Troop 33. They will be the May 10 deadline for voting church, organized in 1768, and customers. One salesman will date, priority the 15th and 16th Sumter in the primary, according to steeped in the history of this not even have to get into his will be given non-commis- Scouts to receive this award. Harold Chandler Jr., chairman area, was the gathering place car to take care of one account. sioned officers of the first Robert Hirshberg joined Troop of the Sumter County Regis- for 325 members, friends and That’s because Heidtman Steel three grades, then commis- 33 when he was 12 years old tration Board. Persons who descendents of former mem- Products Inc.’s newest plant, sioned officers below field and became a Tenderfoot on want to sign up to be eligible to bers who met to take in an in- located in the Sumter County grade and finally all other en- March 3, 1941, a first-class vote in elections subsequent to spiring service led by the pas- Industrial Complex off U.S. 15 listed personnel. Scout on April 15, 1942, and fi- the primary may do so by com- tor, the Rev. William A. Huey. South, stands just a few hun- • Mrs. Capers Wactor has re- nally made the Eagle rank on ing to the registration board • Graduation exercises for dred yards from Interlake Ma- ceived from the War Depart- Sept. 6, 1943. He is now 14 years office on the corner of Harvin Edmunds High School are terial Handling Division’s ment a certificate of the award old and has attended Camp and Canal streets to register. scheduled for Memorial Stadi- plant, which buys steel from of the Purple Heart posthu- Wigwam in Maine and Camp • Class Day exercises are um. Roy James, senior class Heidtman to make storage mously, to her husband, First Sequoias in North Carolina. scheduled at Edmunds High president, will welcome guests shelves. Lt. Wactor, who was killed in Robert McLeod Jr. became a School. Only a limited number and introduce the program • The Sumter Gamecocks the North African theater of Tenderfoot on Dec. 18, 1941, a of guests will be admitted, due theme, “The Quest.” Gradu- came up with the strategy of action in July. Lt. Wactor had first-class Scout on June 11, to the size of the student body ates Sarah Dabbs, Thomas running a spread offense been in the war zone only 1942, and completed the Eagle this year. Graduation exercises Parker, Martha Stoddard, against fifth-ranked Hillcrest. about a month, having been requirements on Sept. 6, 1943. will be held at the Memorial Thomas Saunders and Sudie The object for SHS was to slow sent over in June. He had en- • Shaw Field cadets need no Stadium, weather permitting. Summers will speak on the down the Wildcats and keep tered the service as a member longer wait until they go to ad- Should it be necessary to move quest for knowledge, truth, in- the game low scoring. It did of the Sumter National Guard vanced school to tackle twin- the graduation exercises to the dividualism, service and suc- not work — on the Wildcats outfit and had risen from the engine aircraft. A forward step school auditorium because of cess. that is. For Sumter, it was a dif- status of an enlisted man to in Shaw Field’s training pro- weather, admission will be by • Robert F. Jenkins, assistant ferent matter. Hillcrest scored the rank of first lieutenant. gram is the new plan wherein ticket only. administrator of Tuomey Hos- the game’s first eight points Mrs. Wactor is the former cadets learn to fly A-10’s dur- • When was the last time you pital, Sumter, has been award- and was never headed as it Betty Witherspoon of Sumter. ing their last four-and-a-half did something nice for your ed the Robert H. Reeves Merit rolled to a 63-46 win at the • A hard-driving and much weeks at basic. The activation mailbox? The plight of the Award by the South Carolina Wildcats’ gymnasium, clinch- larger Lake View football team of a twin-engine flight and the poor over-worked, under- Chapter, American Associa- ing the Region IV-4A regular- subdued Sumter High’s Game- inauguration of the new cared-for mailbox has become tion of Hospital Accountants. season title and the top of seed cocks in the opening game of course of instruction, which at a subject of concern to the U.S. A charter member of the chap- in the lower state portion of the football season by the score present includes 10 hours of Post Office Department. So ter which was formed in 1953, the 4A state playoffs in the pro- of 14 to 6. The visiting 11, simple transition, was an- much so that “Mailbox Im- Jenkins has served in several cess. which lived up to advance no- nounced today by Maj. Thom- provement Week” to be ob- official capacities, including • Some things in life are cer- tices, scored a touchdown in as F. Osborne, director of served May 20-25 this year was vice president and president, tain. We learn to expect the the second and fourth quar- training. instituted several years ago to and is presently a member of spectacular and unusual from ters, both on powerful ground • Shaw Field Fliers, champi- correct the situation. The pur- the Advisory Board, S.C. Chap- those individuals who have drives, to send the Gamecocks ons of the 1943 South Carolina pose of Mailbox Improvement ter AAHA. proven to us that they possess into defeat. Sumter flashed Servicemen’s league, were Week is to call attention to the those specific skills that make 25 YEARS AGO — 1993 some offensive spirit in the feted last night at a banquet need to maintain mail recepta- Feb. 19 — 25 them winners. The life story of third period to score, and two sponsored in their honor by cles that will protect the mails Bishopville High basketball long passes from left-handed the Special Service and Physi- from severe weather, and the • Vandals broke into the coach Harold Galloway reads Glynn Goodson to Randy cal Training departments at importance of locating curb- Sumter County-owned golf like one chapter after another Pressley caused some anxious Sunset Country Club in Sum- side mailboxes at the correct course at Dillon Park and in which a very strong, gutsy moments for the visitors, but ter. Capt. James Smith, post height so that they will be easi- wrecked golf carts and dam- individual overcomes the odds outside of these flashes of adjutant, served as toastmaster ly accessible to the carrier and aged at least one green. Crues to come out on top. Galloway is power the birds were kept at for the affair and introduced will not present a traffic haz- Bell, who leases Crystal Lakes set to return to the life of a bay. the guests of the evening. ard. golf course from the county, high school basketball coach • The Carolina Amateur Ath- Watch charms were given to • Dr. Thomas Kilgore Jr. will said course workers discovered after being forced to take a letic Union has awarded the all members of the 1943 squad, deliver the annual commence- the damage Thursday. He said leave of absence for medical 1944 championship meets as and the championship trophy ment address at the 57th com- the vandals jumped the fence reasons. Galloway went into follows: handball, Sumter; bas- was presented to the field for- mencement exercise at Morris around the nine-hole course the Medical University of ketball, Winston-Salem; box- mally by Lt. Sidney Wright, College in the E.D. White Me- and caused $8,000 to $9,000 in South Carolina on Nov. 16 and ing, Charlotte; weight-lifting, former coach, who came here morial Hall. Dr. Kilgore comes damage. returned home Feb. 5. Sumter; horseshoes, Winston- from Oliver General Hospital from Los Angeles, California, • Central Carolina Technical • Sumter County Council is Salem; and track and field and at Augusta, Georgia, to be with and is pastor of Second Baptist College’s nursing program is scheduled to discuss county- gymnastics, the University of the team at the honor banquet. Church. A native of Woodruff, back in full swing. Last year, wide building inspections and North Carolina. The places Dr. Kilgore is a graduate of the associate degree program an operating permit for a pro- 50 YEARS AGO — 1968 were chosen at the annual May 19 — 25 Morehouse College, Atlanta. was put on hold after the col- posed expansion of the county meeting here yesterday. The He received his theological lege could not find a qualified landfill. Council will meet at dates are to be fixed later. • Imported fire ants, a plague training at Union Theological nursing faculty, said Dr. Larry the Sumter County Court- • State Forester W. C. Ham- to farmers and a serious pest Seminary and has done exten- Cline, vice president for aca- house instead of during its reg- merle said today that German to all persons, have invaded sive graduate work at Howard demic and student affairs. The ular meeting time. There will prisoners of war-labor were some 50,000 acres of Clarendon University. delay only affected first-year be no meeting Tuesday. The being considered for cutting County and stand on the • The ladies of the Sumter students. Thirty-three first- Sumter County Builders Asso- South Carolina pulpwood threshold of Sumter County. Lion Club members were the year students who had signed ciation is scheduled to ask which Hammerle said was Pest control experts from the guests for the evening at a ban- up for the program completed council to require building in- badly needed for war indus- U.S. Department of Agricul- quet complete with candlelight general education courses at spections in the county, coun- tries. Hammerle said that ture and Clemson University given in their honor at the the University of South Caroli- cil Chairman Joe Davis said. under proposed plans his office met with farmers, wildlife rep- American Legion. Amid the na at Sumter this year while Currently, only buildings con- would act as a coordinating resentatives, politicians and fines imposed by the tail twist- they waited on the nursing structed within a three-mile agency to procure and equita- other interested persons at a er throughout the evening, the courses to be offered. Only one radius of the Sumter city lim- bly distribute all available local fire ant eradication meeting, ladies enjoyed a dinner of of the 33 students will not re- its are inspected, he said. labor and accelerate the move- called by A.D. Grainger, Clar- roast beef with all the trim- turn to the program. • What started to cure bore- ment of pulpwood to the state’s endon County agent. A five- mings. New members were • Play on the Myrtle Beach dom after football season has mills. He said he would cooper- man committee, headed by recognized along with their Air Force Base golf course developed into a 26-year-long ate with federal agencies and Charles Plowden of Summer- wives. Following the meal, the ends March 1, and care of the love affair for John Thames. plant officials in presenting a ton, was appointed at the close “Lion of the Year Award” was prime piece of military proper- Thames, head coach of Man- request for prisoner-labor. of the meeting to study the sit- presented to Doug Purdy along ty will be turned over to a civil- ning High’s girls’ basketball • A Curtiss-Wright P-40 pur- uation in detail and hopefully with the presentation of new ian caretaker after the base team, received a plaque in suit plane crashed five miles to secure funding of an area- officers and the board of direc- closes March 31. “We thought honor of his 500th career win north of Bishopville, carrying wide eradication program that tors. it was the only way to keep the as the Lady Monarchs’ mentor. to his death a civilian test pilot, would eliminate the hazardous • Students dedicated Sumter course playable and keep it At the time, Thames believed listed by Shaw Field officers pest from South Carolina. Area Technical Center’s lec- from growing up weeds,” said that Manning’s win over King- who investigated the accident • The Shaw Air Force Base ture room in memory of the retired Air Force Gen. Jones stree was No. 500, but available as H. F. Marting. The plane fell Golf Club will be the site of the late M. Earl Elmore with the Bolt of Myrtle Beach. Base of- records indicate that the victo- about two o’clock yesterday af- 1968 Iris Festival Open Golf official unveiling of a plaque in ficials will keep Whispering ry may have been the 501st of ternoon, Officer Smith of the Tournament. The tournament honor of the teacher. Learning Pines in playable condition Thames’ career. C6 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM
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stepped out of the truck and needed to burn a limb pile on my looked down at the ground. property in Clarendon, so I went I there first. The limbs were dry and Something caught my eye. It burned quickly, but I sat with the was pink and had a very dis- embers and ashes for a while. By mid-morning, I was on my way to tinctive shape. It was a small the big woods. arrowhead. “Woo hoo!” I ex- My main objective was to walk some of the WMA property lines claimed. My son Clayton looked and to take a look at the lay of the up and waved. He knew what it land. I had scouted some of this property last year prior to the tur- meant. key season but only made one short midday hunt during the season. We were at our hunting club on The land is beautiful and has tur- the Edisto this past Saturday. The keys. I intend to do more hunts place is rich with artifacts. We’ve there this year, but I need to get fa- found arrowheads, miliar with the property. The prop- pottery, scrapers, erty lines are marked with some spear points and signs and survey markers, but all more. This was a the markings are old and not well scouting trip, but we maintained. usually work in a I do not want to stray onto any ad- little time to look for joining private property, so I always ancient treasures. make it my business to learn the We had already property lines before I hunt. Now is Dan surveyed the club the best time to look. The winter Geddings from the roads, look- woods are open, and snakes and ing for turkeys or bugs are not a problem. turkey signs. We I parked the truck and stepped checked my game camera on the big out into a beautiful woodland of cotton field but were disappointed magnificent hardwoods and tower- to see there were no pictures. Ap- ing pines. It is one of my greatest parently, I had forgotten to turn the joys to see a new place for the first camera to the on position when I set time. I always yearn to see what is it out the week before. over the next hill, what lies beyond A logging crew was clear-cutting the next turn, and discover a piece a large section of pines near the of the world that has always been club house and hauling the timber there but is new to me. I was not out on the Club House Road. I was disappointed. worried that the road would be in I walked slowly, unhurried, yet poor shape because of the wet con- eager to see more. Turkeys are here. ditions and heavy truck traffic, but PHOTO PROVIDED I noticed the scratchings in the leaf the road was holding up surprising- This Native American hand scraper was found embedded in a Lowcountry hunt club road. litter. Deer too. A wide trail was ly well. etched into the side of a hill. The Cut-over areas are usually trucks. Clayton and I will walk the needed it. soft dirt was marked by many prepped with forestry equipment roads from time to time looking for Monday was a holiday, and I had tracks. The terrain is hilly, and prior to setting out trees, but those things that are exposed by traffic plans to take a walk in the woods. I there are not many roads in the disturbed areas are quick to re-es- and rain. In addition to artifacts, wanted to explore some nearby area. I think there will not be many tablish new growth. That new we’ve found railroad spikes, nails, Wildlife Management Area land. other hunters. growth will hide any exposed arti- chain links and bullets. The state of South Carolina has The solitude and beauty of the facts, but the roads are kept open, Sometimes we don’t find any- more than a million acres of land place will be enough for me. I hope constantly disturbed, and are a good thing, but it’s always fun looking. enrolled in the WMA program. Lo- to walk these woods many more place to search — anytime. On this trip, we picked up two ar- cally, there are WMA tracts in Clar- times. The interior club roads are hard- rowheads and a scraper. endon, Lee and Sumter counties. packed sand and hold up very well Shortly after noon we were on the Monday morning was cloudy and Reach Dan Geddings at cdgeddings@ to normal traffic — like pickup road to home. Sunday I rested, and I cool. There was no wind, and I gmail.com.
Numerous neighborhood lakes and retention ponds broke dur- BRIEFS ing the October 2015 flood, re- FROM WIRE REPORTS sulting in widespread property loss. Crew catches 2 ple sharks in one day but PHOTO PROVIDED CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF great white sharks that it’s not often they’re AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND LIFE SCIENCES found so close together. HILTON HEAD IS- LAND — A two-man Wildlife expo sets crew hooked two great white sharks within a record in S.C. span of five minutes off CHARLESTON — The the coast of South Caro- Southeastern Wildlife lina. Exposition said it had re- The Island Packet re- cord sales for a second ported Outcast Sport consecutive year in Fishing Charter Captain South Carolina. Chip Michalove said he The annual three-day and a friend were a few event wrapped up last Clemson Extension holding stormwater miles off Hilton Head Is- weekend in Charleston. land on Monday when a Organizers estimate 10-foot shark caught the about 45,000 people at- management conference on March 13 line, spitting the hook tended. That’s ahead of after a brief struggle. Mi- last year’s estimate of chalove said a “massive” 43,000. FROM CLEMSON UNIVERSITY fit a lot of people if we held continuing education units. 16-foot, 3,000-pound fe- Last year’s attendance the conference in this area. This conference also qualifies male shark took the bite broke the record of COLUMBIA — The Clem- Having the conference here for general continuing educa- within five minutes. 42,000 set in 1993. son Cooperative Extension will help get a lot of our in- tion units. The size of the shark Expo Chief Executive Service is holding its first formation out to the people Complimentary registra- necessitated a call for Jimmy Huggins said stormwater pond manage- who need it. tion will be given to 20 home- backup. Monday he hopes the ment conference in the Mid- “This conference is a great owners association represen- Michalove, who works event heralds a good lands area on March 13. opportunity for pond owners tatives in the Midlands Re- with the Atlantic White tourism season for Numerous neighborhood and pond managers to inter- gion. To register, go to Shark Conservancy in Charleston this year. lakes and retention ponds act with other pond owners as http://bit.ly/MidlandsPond- Massachusetts, placed an Organizers said there broke during the October 2015 well as organizations and Mgt2018 or contact Karen acoustic tag on the had been a 15 percent in- flood, resulting in widespread businesses in the pond man- Jackson at karen7@clemson. shark’s fin so scientists crease in advance ticket property loss. agement industry and regula- edu. can track her. sales and a 40 percent in- Intended to help South Caro- tory agencies.” Stormwater ponds are ex- Michalove said it’s not crease in weekend art lina residents learn the impor- The conference is divided tremely important compo- unusual to catch multi- sales. tance of proper stormwater into two specialized tracks — nents of every community’s pond management, the confer- one for pond owners and an- drainage system. These ence is hosted by Clemson Ex- other for professional pond ponds are designed to provide tension, Carolina Clear, Rich- managers. Topics on the agen- two critical services. They Did you kill a big buck? Kill your land Countywide Stormwater da include integrated weed prevent flooding by suppress- Consortium and Sumter management, upland best ing surges of stormwater first deer? Catch a big fish? Stormwater Solutions. It will management practices, pond runoff that wash from lawns, be 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Midlands inspection and maintenance, buildings and paved surfaces. Catch your first fish? Technical College Northeast funding and budgeting, fish They also protect water qual- Campus, 151 Powell Road, Co- stocking, wildlife manage- ity by holding water long We want to share your outdoor photos with lumbia. ment, hands-on problem solv- enough for natural processes “This conference has been ing and more. to remove sediment and some our readers. Email your photo submissions held in the coastal areas for The cost is $40 per attendee pollutants before it is dis- to [email protected]. Please the past few years but hasn’t and includes materials, lunch charged to nearby rivers or been held in this area,” said and refreshments. The cost beaches. include name of person in the photo, where Karen Jackson, a Clemson for exhibitors is $100, which It is important homeowners, water resources agent in includes two registrations. HOA representatives and oth- the catch or kill took place and any other Richland County. “We get a Participants who have a ers know how to monitor and pertinent information. lot of pond-related questions, South Carolina pesticide ap- maintain neighborhood lakes so we thought it would bene- plicator license will receive and retention ponds. 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Notice Of Application of this case to the Master in Equity mitigation with the Plaintiff, this IT IS ORDERED ADJUDGED AND Unable to work due to injury or Notice is hereby given that Palmer for Sumter County, which Order Notice does not guarantee the DECREED that this case be returned illness? Call Bill Gordon & Assoc., Ballord & Boats intends to apply to shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the availability of loss mitigation options to the Court's active roster, under the Social Security Disability Attorneys! the South Carolina Department of South Carolina Rules of Civil or further review of your same docket number, without the FREE Evaluation.1-800-614-3945! Revenue for a license permit that Procedure, specifically provide that qualifications. necessity of an additional filing fee. will allow the sale ON premises the said Master in Equity is (Mail: 2420 N St NW, Washington consumption of Beer, Wine & Liquor authorized and empowered to enter THIS IS A COMMUNICATION DC; Office: Broward Co. FL; TX/NM IT IS SO ORDERED. at 310 Palmetto St Sumter, SC 29150. a final judgment in this case with FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE Bar; local attorneys nationwide) To object to the issuance of this appeal only to the South Carolina PURPOSE OF THIS Thomas E. Player, Jr., permit / license, written protest must Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT Special Referee be postmarked no later than March 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION Tuesday, February 27, 2018 is the 5th 2018. For a protest to be valid, it 1, 1999. OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR last day to redeem winning tickets in must be in writing, and should THAT PURPOSE, except as stated Joseph K. Coffey the following South Carolina Educa- Attorney for Plaintiff include the following information: TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN below in the instance of bankruptcy tion Lottery Instant Game: (SC917) Coffey & McKenzie, P.A. (1) the name, address and telephone YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO protection. 2 North Brooks Street GRAFFITI CASH number of the person filing the MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN Manning, SC 29102 protest; (2) the specific reasons why YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON IF YOU ARE UNDER THE 803-435-8847 the application should be denied; (3) WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) PROTECTION OF THE SERIOUSLY INJURED in an AUTO that the person protesting is willing RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE ACCIDENT? Let us fight for you! We to attend a hearing (if one is UNDER SOME LEGAL BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT have recovered millions for clients! requested by the applicant); (4) that DISABILITY: OF A BANKRUPTCY Public Hearing Call today for a FREE consultation! the person protesting resides in the PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS 855-669-2515 same county where the proposed YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO place of business is located or within AND NOTIFIED to apply for the STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING five miles of the business; and (5) the appointment of a guardian ad litem FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You name of the applicant and the within thirty (30) days after the AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN Ordinance #18-884 And Your Family May Be Entitled To address of the premises to be In Memory of service of this Summons and Notice ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT Significant Cash Award. Call licensed. Protests must be mailed to: OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, Abraham McCray upon you. If you fail to do so, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 855-664-5681 for information. No S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR the County Council for Sumter 8/19/43-2/24/17 application for such appointment Risk. No money out-of-pocket. ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South will be made by the Plaintiff ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT County, South Carolina, will hold a I have finished now with this house Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) immediately and separately and FROM YOU PERSONALLY. public hearing on Tuesday, March 896-0110. of clay such application will be deemed 13, 2018, - 6 O'clock P.M., or as soon Please kindly and carefully lay it absolute and total in the absence of IN THE COURT OF thereafter as practicable, as said In Memory away, Bid Notices your application for such an COMMON PLEAS hearing can be convened, in appointment within thirty (30) days THIRD JUDICIAL connection with: And let me rest from this life of pain, after the service of the Summons and CIRCUIT Failing in sunshine, storm, and rain. BID NOTICE Complaint upon you. CASE NO.: An Ordinance To Establish And Trying to help my family and friends Bethel Baptist Church Is currently 2013-CP-43-153 Create A Special Tax District Within Turning no needy from my door accepting bids for Lawn YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE Sumter County, South Carolina, To Many times I was misunderstood Maintenance. You may stop by the that should you fail to Answer the Be Known As The "Boyles Pond when I had done the best I could. church office at 2401 Bethel Church foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff MOTION TO RESTORE Special Tax District"; To Define The Road, Sumter, and pick up in will move for an Order of Reference Nature And Level Of Services To Be I'm tired now so let me rest application. Deadline for bids is of this case to the Master in Equity STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Rendered Therein; To Authorize Don't cry, don't you know March 2, 2017. in/for this County, which Order shall, COUNTY OF SUMTER The Imposition Of Ad Valorem Taxes God knows best? pursuant to Rule 53 of the South And User Service Charges Therein, I have another house you know, Summons & Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, Donna Erickson, Which Shall Be Imposed Solely Where God's redeemed can go. Notice specifically provide that the said Plaintiff, Within The Special Tax District; To I don't need this house of clay Master in Equity is authorized and vs. Establish A Commission For The Tax So tenderly, carefully lay it away. empowered to enter a final judgment Felicia Ruff, District And Provide The Terms IN THE COURT OF in this case with appeal only to the Defendants. Therefor; And All Other Matters For I have another house, you know COMMON PLEAS South Carolina Court of Appeals Related Thereto. For I have another house, you know.. SUMMONS AND NOTICE pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the The undersigned attorney for Coffey Your Loving Wife Catherine and OF FILING OF SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. & McKenzie, P.A., Attorneys for the This public hearing will be held in Children, John, Darrel, Yolanda, COMPLAINT AND Plaintiff, has before this Court to the Chambers of the said County Herbert, Wesley, Lauren, and Crandel NOTICE OF NOTICE OF FILING OF restore the above-captioned case. Council on the third floor of the FORECLOSURE SUMMONS Based upon the record in this case, I Sumter County Administration AND COMPLAINT make the following findings of Building, 13 East Canal Street, INTERVENTION salient fact and conclusion of law: Sumter, South Carolina, or at such (NON-JURY MORTGAGE other location within the said County TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE FORECLOSURE) 1. In the above-captioned action, at as proper notice might specify. The NAMED: C/A NO: 2017-CP-43-01491 the request of the Plaintiff, the case said ordinance can be reviewed or a was stricken from the roster due to copy obtained from the Clerk to DEFICIENCY WAIVED YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE In Memory of the Defendant, Felicia Ruff, filing Council at the Offices of County that the foregoing Summons, along Abraham McCray under Chapter 13 of the United Council on the third floor of the said STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA with the Complaint, was filed with 8/19/43-2/24/17 States Bankruptcy Code. County Administration Building. The COUNTY OF SUMTER the Clerk of Court for Sumter 2. An Order was filed on March 4, public is invited to attend and Your life was a blessing, Your County, South Carolina, on August 2014 dismissing the case from participate in the public hearing. memory a treasure. You are loved Navy Federal Credit Union, 10, 2017. PLAINTIFF, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy due to not beyond words and missed beyond vs. NOTICE OF making the required payments under Dated this 12th day of February measure. Your Brothers and Sisters, Larry Dove Gainey, Jr.; Laura Lynn the plan (a copy attached hereto as 2018. James, Norman, Lloyd, Mary and Sue Gainey; SC Housing Corp.; L&M FORECLOSURE Exhibit "A"). Properties, Limited Partnership INTERVENTION 3. The Plaintiff has not received any The County Council for Sumter, S. C. DEFENDANT(S) payments since April 1, 2016 and James T. McCain, Jr., Chairman PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT now comes before this Court to Sumter County Council TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE pursuant to the South Carolina restore the above referenced case. Mary W. Blanding, Clerk to Council NAMED: Supreme Court Administrative 4. In the interest of judicial Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter economy, justice and equity and for YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED "Order"), you may have a right to good cause shown this case shall be and required to answer the Foreclosure Intervention. restored. Complaint herein, a copy of which is 5. This case has been referred to herewith served upon you, or To be considered for any available Thomas E. Player, Jr as Special otherwise appear and defend, and to Foreclosure Intervention, you may Referee, for final disposition, and a ANNOUNCEMENTS In Memory of serve a copy of your Answer to said communicate with and otherwise final hearing shall be held as such deal with the Plaintiff through its date and time as may hereinafter be Abraham McCray Complaint upon the subscriber at his 8/19/43-2/24/17 office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box law firm, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. set. 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call Announcements It broke our hearts to lose you, But thirty (30) days after service hereof, 803-726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, I SO MOVE: you didn't go alone, For part of us except as to the United States of represents the Plaintiff in this action went with you. The day God took you and does not represent you. Under America, which shall have sixty (60) ORDER TO RESTORE DENTAL INSURANCE. Call Physi- home. Your Grand Children, Cravon, days, exclusive of the day of such our ethical rules, we are prohibited Crandell, Candialiah, Courtney, Char- from giving you any legal advice. cians Mutual Insurance Company for service, and if you fail to answer the This case was previously removed ity McCray. Complaint within the time aforesaid, from the Court's active roster on details. NOT just a discount plan, or otherwise appear and defend, the You must submit any requests for June 4, 2013. The real property that REAL coverage for 350 procedures. Plaintiff in this action will apply to Foreclosure Intervention is the subject of this action is no 855-397-7030 or http://www.dental the Court for the relief demanded consideration within 30 days from longer under the jurisdiction of the 50plus.com/60 Ad#6118 therein, and judgment by default will the date of this Notice. IF YOU United States Bankruptcy Court, as be rendered against you for the FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY is shown by the evidence hereto relief demanded in the Complaint. ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN attached as Exhibit "A". Struggling with DRUGS or ALCO- FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, HOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to CLASSIFIED ADS YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE YOUR MORTGAGE NOW THEREFORE, upon motion of someone who cares. Call The Will Go To Work For You! that should you fail to Answer the COMPANY/AGENT MAY PROCEED Coffey & McKenzie, P.A., attorneys Addiction Hope & Help Line for a To Find Cash Buyers WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff for the Plaintiff, free assessment. 866-604-6857 For Your Unused Items will move for an Order of Reference you have already pursued loss
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