City Budget Passes with No Tax Hike

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WHAT YOUR GOVERNMENT IS DOING: SUMTER CITY COUNCIL City budget passes with no tax hike BY ADRIENNE SARVIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WEST HAMPTON AVENUE WATER AND [email protected] GRANT ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AMENDMENT AND EQUIPMENT Reading: Resolution, which requires only one vote from Sumter City Council ap- Reading: Second and final Reading: Final council proved second and final What it means: CDBG entitlement funds are allocated What it means: A financial agreement not to What it means: Water and sewer lines located along reading of the city’s 2019 to the city of Sumter annually by the U.S. Department exceed $1,407,000 to purchase vehicles and Hampton Avenue, between Salem Avenue and Purdy fiscal year budget. of Housing and Urban Development to address issues equipment for the public works department, Street, will be replaced. They were installed nearly 100 Balanced at $67,218,077, unique to the community and its residents. In the city, including a street sweeper valued at $277,052.31; a years ago. Barwick Construction Co. of Sumter was this the 11th consecutive CDBG funds are used to provide housing, economic fire pumper truck valued at $426,9494.32; a front- selected as the contractor for the project after budget without a millage development opportunities and other assistance to load garbage truck valued at $261,557; a recycling submitting the lowest bid of $470,593.50. increase, according to city low- and moderate-income households. For federal truck valued at $190,487; trash trailers valued at Discussion: “This is a project continuing to rehab an manager Deron McCor- fiscal year 2018-19, HUD originally allocated $291,838 $64,726.64; and a rear-load garbage truck valued older part of our water and sewer system,” Assistant City mick. to the city, which adopted the funds on March 6. at $180,271. Manager Al Harris said. “We will begin as quickly as we Total revenues and ex- However, the city received a letter from HUD on May 1 Discussion: The city received bids for the lease- possibly can, but we want to have a lot of meetings penditures for the up- announcing the municipality would be receiving purchase agreement on Tuesday, and the winning before we do so. It’s going to take some time, but we’re coming fiscal year have $5,463 in additional funds for that same fiscal year, so bid had an interest rate of 3.06 percent from BB&T, going to try to accommodate the public the best we been balanced at an amendment was necessary to show that change. City Attorney Eric Shytle said. It’s a very good can.” $39,365,543 with the city Vote: Unanimous approval interest rate and a routine lease-purchase The neighborhood association would be a good place to projecting revenues for What it means for you: City of Sumter has more agreement. start, said Councilman Steve Corley, who represents Ward property taxes to reach funds to assist with issues such as local housing Vote: Unanimous approval 4 where the project will take place. $14,092,296. repairs, housing demolition, summer youth What it means for you: Newer equipment to Vote: Unanimous approval The budget will go into employment, YMCA youth services, Sumter United assist city public works and Sumter Fire effect on July 1. Ministries and historic preservation. Department operations. SEE BUDGET, PAGE A6 Trump halts family separations at border

IVAN PIERRE AGUIRRE / THE SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS VIA AP Protesters stand outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to stop separation of families crossing the U.S. border. The “zero-tolerance” policy to prosecute adults crossing the border illegally is still in effect.

The news in recent days has said Trump could do it with President signs been dominated by searing his signature alone. That’s images of children held in what he did on Wednesday. executive order; cages at border facilities, as “We’re going to have strong, well as audio recordings of very strong borders, but we’re ‘zero-tolerance’ young children crying for going to keep the families to- their parents — im- gether,” said ages that have Trump, who added policy won’t end sparked fury, ques- READ MORE that he didn’t like BY JILL COLVIN tions of morality the “sight” or “feel- and concern from U.S. has split ing” of children sep- and COLLEEN LONG up families Republicans about arated from their The Associated Press throughout a negative impact its history parents. WASHINGTON — Bowing on their races in The order does A5 to pressure from anxious al- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS November’s mid- not end the “zero- lies, President Donald Trump More than 100 protestors demonstrated outside the federal courthouse term elections. tolerance” policy abruptly reversed himself where a federal judge will hear arguments over the U.S. Justice Depart- Until Wednesday, that criminally Wednesday and signed an ex- ment’s request to block three California laws that extend protections to the president, Homeland Se- prosecutes all adults caught ecutive order halting his ad- people in the country illegally Wednesday in Sacramento, California. curity Secretary Kirstjen crossing the border illegally. ministration’s policy of sepa- Nielsen and other officials It keeps families together rating children from their It was a dramatic turn- choice but to separate families had repeatedly argued the while they are in custody, ex- parents when they are de- around for Trump, who has apprehended at the border be- only way to end the practice pedites their cases and asks tained illegally crossing the been insisting, wrongly, that cause of federal law and a was for Congress to pass new U.S. border. his administration had no court decision. legislation, while Democrats SEE ORDER, PAGE A6

BOBBY L. MATTHEWS • 1932 - 2018 Former Sumter High principal remembered as top educator

BY BRUCE MILLS ter High School educator Manning High School in Sumter with his wife, Mary military in 1988 as a briga- [email protected] and principal Bobby Mat- 1950. After graduating from Anne, in 1959. dier general. thews. Presbyterian College, work- He would go on to a de- Matthews served 10 years An “outstanding leader” Matthews passed away ing as a high school teacher cades-long career in public from 1959 to 1969 at Sumter and “a man of integrity” last week, surrounded by in Georgetown County and education in Sumter and High School as a teacher, are just a few words that his family, at the age of 86. serving a couple years in also served as a reserve in coach, guidance counselor MATTHEWS friends and colleagues used Born in Lake City, Mat- active duty in the U.S. the S.C. Army National to describe longtime Sum- thews graduated from Army, Matthews moved to Guard. He retired from the SEE MATTHEWS, PAGE A6

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In-house absentee voting for the June 26 primary runoffs is open today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be open weekdays through Monday only at the Sumter County Voter Registra- tion and Elections Office, located on the first floor of the Sum- ter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St., Room 114. Friday is the deadline to apply for absentee ballots by mail. They must be returned to the office by 7 p.m. on June 26. Elections for this runoff are for the Republican ballot only, as there were no Democratic races either in Sumter or statewide that apply to Sumter that did not have an outright winner in the primary. Only those who voted on the Republican ticket and those who did not vote in the prima- PHOTO PROVIDED ry can vote in this runoff. Eddie Rogers, Vicki Parnell and Jay Parnell, collectively known as the Front Porch Junkies, will perform Friday night on Main Street. Sumterites will see two races: Gov. Henry McMaster and challenger John Warren for governor and Attorney General Alan Wilson and chal- Front Porch Junkies come downtown lenger Todd Atwater for attorney general. BY ADRIENNE SARVIS members, Vicki Lea Parnell, Jay Par- ones recorded on the group's first If you voted in the Democrat- [email protected] nell and Eddie Rogers, formed in album, "Howlin in the Wind," which ic primary on June 12, there 2011 and performs modern country, was released in February. are no runoffs for you to vote Heading into its second week, city old country, top 40 hits and older Anyone interested is encouraged to in. of Sumter's Fourth Friday Concert rock songs. bring a lawn chair and a smile to the If you voted in the Republi- Series will feature local band Front From 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, free event where food and beverages can primary on June 12, you Porch Junkies, which will perform music lovers can expect to hear a few will be available for purchase. can vote in the runoff. its original songs for a crowd of fa- covers of Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Finishing off the concert series If you did not vote at all on miliar faces as the event returns to Tom Petty, Maren Morris or Kenny will be JD and the Breeze on July 27, June 12, you can vote in the Main Street this year. Chesney as well as all of Front Porch The Footnotes on Aug. 24 and Jus runoff. The band, consisting of three Junkies’ original songs, including Tru Blac on Sept. 28. All regular precincts and polls will be open on June 26 for the runoff. For more information or to find out where you go to vote, visit www.sumtercountysc. 2 arrested in connection to gunfire incidents org/?q=department/voter-regis- tration-elections. Residents who hear shots urged to call 911 REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY To report suspicious activity, contact the police department at (803) 436-2700. Information can LOCAL BRIEF BY KAYLA ROBINS are between two groups of individu- also be given anonymously by calling FROM STAFF REPORTS [email protected] als who know each other. No injuries CrimeStoppers toll-free at 1-888-CRIME-SC. A have been reported. reward of up to $2,000 may be available for Pinewood water The most recent incident connect- information leading to an arrest. hydrants to be tested Two men were arrested Wednesday ed to these two suspects and/or the Tips can also be submitted to CrimeStoppers morning in connection to a series of two groups involved happened Mon- by logging onto www.P3tips.com and clicking The Pinewood Fire Depart- incidents involving gunfire in the day night, McGirt said in a news re- on the “Submit a Tip” tab or by downloading ment will be testing water hy- Cedar Avenue, Webb Street and Fla- lease. Officers responded after 11 the new P3 Tips app for Apple and Android drants in the town of Pine- mingo Road areas, according to offi- p.m. to a shots-fired call on Cedar devices. wood during June. cials. Avenue, where they Quintez Latroy Ford, found a home had been 21, of Silver Street, has struck by gunfire. been charged with un- At least four other armed robbery. He has faced other lawful carrying of a pis- firearm-related inci- various felony and misdemeanor CLARIFICATION tol and pointing and pre- dents reported this charges in the city, including assault senting a firearm after month in the Cedar, and animal cruelty. To clarify in the story about he reportedly fired shots FORD SAMUEL Webb and Flamingo A $10,000 surety bond was set for the Clarendon County coroner in the air on May 4 at a areas are linked, the re- Samuel. filing a lawsuit against the home in the 200 block of lease states. McGirt said more arrests are ex- winner of the Democratic pri- Cedar Avenue, according to Tonyia The public's help plays an impor- pected in this ongoing investigation. mary race for that position, McGirt, public information officer tant part in the department's ability Residents who hear gunfire in political parties are responsi- for Sumter Police Department. Police to solve and deter criminal activity, neighborhoods should call 911 imme- ble for determining qualifica- also charged Asiatic Jamal Samuel, according to the release. diately, the police department said. tions for partisan candidates. 19, of Webb Street, with pointing and Both men, whose addresses are a Details such as location, the number The county or state political presenting a firearm at a man while half mile from each other, are being of shots fired, direction in which the party determines the qualifi- at a Reed Roman Road residence on held at Sumter-Lee Regional Deten- shots were heard and a description cations for a county or state June 11. tion Center. and number of individuals and vehi- candidate, respectively, ac- According to police, the incidents Bond was denied Wednesday for cles seen in the area will help offi- cording to the South Carolina began in April, are not random and Ford because of a past conviction of cers in their investigation. Election Commission.

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TORONTO (AP) — Canada's Senate tweeted. trict of Columbia have legalized mari- The task force recommended adults gave final passage Tuesday to the fed- Canada is following the lead of Uru- juana. California, home to one in eight be allowed to carry up to 30 grams of eral government's bill to legalize can- guay in allowing a nationwide, legal Americans, launched the United pot and grow up to four plants. It also nabis, though Canadians will have to marijuana market, although each Ca- States' biggest legal marijuana mar- said marijuana should not be sold in wait at least a couple of months to le- nadian province is working up its own ketplace in January. the same location as alcohol or tobac- gally buy marijuana as their country rules for pot sales. The federal govern- Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Ray- co. becomes the second in the world to ment and the provinces also still need bould tweeted that it was a "historic The most controversial aspect of make pot legal nationwide. to publish regulations that will govern milestone for progressive policy in Canada's move to legalize marijuana Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's the cannabis trade. Canada as we shift our approach to nationwide has been setting the mini- government had hoped to make pot The bill passed in the Senate by a cannabis." mum age for use at 18 or 19, depending legal by July 1, but the government vote of 52-29. Health Minister Ginette Petitpas on the province. That is lower than in has said provincial and territorial gov- "We have seen in the Senate tonight Taylor tweeted she was thrilled that U.S. states that have embraced legal- ernments will need eight to 12 weeks a historic vote that ends 90 years of the Senate approved the bill. "We're on ization. following Senate passage and royal as- prohibition of cannabis in this coun- the cusp of a sensible, responsible and Advocates argued that putting the sent to prepare for retail sales. try, 90 years of needless criminaliza- equitable cannabis policy," she said. limit at 21 would encourage a black Trudeau's government is expected to tion, 90 years of a just-say-no ap- The Canadian government largely market and drive youths into the decide a date that would legalize it in proach to drugs that hasn't worked," followed the advice of a marijuana hands of criminals. But some health early or mid-September. said independent Sen. Tony Dean, who task force headed by former Liberal experts have worried that the lower "It's been too easy for our kids to get sponsored the bill in the upper house. Health Minister Anne McLellan as age will encourage use of a substance marijuana — and for criminals to reap Canada is the largest developed well as the advice of former Toronto that can have long-term consequences the profits. Today, we change that. Our country to end a nationwide prohibi- Police Chief Bill Blair, who is the par- on still-maturing brains. plan to legalize and regulate marijua- tion on marijuana use. In the neigh- liamentary secretary to the justice Conservative senators remained na just passed the Senate," Trudeau boring U.S., nine states and the Dis- minister. staunchly opposed to legalization. There is a real connection between the brain and gut

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Moon’s nuclearization, raising the pressure on office said he made the remarks to its leader Kim Jong Un as he met with Russian media ahead of his trip to Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit Moscow later this week. designed to convey the countries’ Moon, who has met with Kim twice growing closeness. in recent months, said the North Kore- Kim and Xi held a second day of an leader is willing to give up his nu- talks at the Diaoyutai State Guest- clear program and focus on economic house, whose grounds China’s official development if he’s provided with a Xinhua News Agency described in un- reliable security guarantee. Moon de- usually lyrical terms as being full of scribed Kim as “forthright,” “careful” “verdant greenery and splendid flow- and “polite.” ers,” adding to what the propaganda China backs the North’s call for a outlet said was the “close and friendly “phased and synchronous” approach atmosphere” of the talks. to denuclearization, as opposed to The pomp and circumstance looked Washington’s demand for an instant, geared toward showing off the major total and irreversible end to the improvement in relations between the North’s nuclear programs. communist neighbors, along with Chi- Accompanied by an elaborate escort na’s important role in keeping North of motorcycles and black sedans, Kim Korea on track. But it cast no new left for Pyongyang later in the day, light on the main question that hangs ending his third visit to China this over the previously reclusive North THE ASSOCIATED PRESS year. State TV showed Kim visiting an Korean leader’s surge in diplomatic Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walk together agricultural technology park and rail activity in recent months: What next during a welcoming ceremony for Kim at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tues- traffic control center in Beijing, ac- steps, if any, will Kim take to disman- day. President Xi told North Korean leader Kim on Tuesday he hopes Pyongyang and companied by Beijing’s top official, tle his country’s nuclear program? Washington can fully implement the outcome of last week’s nuclear summit at which Kim Cai Qi. At his summit with U.S. President pledged to work toward denuclearization in exchange for U.S. security guarantees. Kim’s motorcade had earlier been Donald Trump last week in Singapore, seen leaving the North Korean Em- Kim pledged to work toward denucle- Chinese state media quoted Xi as Korean Peninsula has been effectively bassy on Wednesday afternoon as po- arization in exchange for U.S. security hailing the warming friendship with strengthened,” according to Xinhua. lice closed off major roads and inter- guarantees. The U.S. and South Korea Kim but included no mention of any In Seoul, South Korean President sections in central Beijing. Gawking also suspended a major joint military specific discussions on making prog- Moon Jae-in urged North Korea to pedestrians watched the passing mo- exercise that was planned for August ress on the denuclearization of the Ko- present actionable plans on how it will torcade that included Kim’s limou- in what was seen as a major victory rean Peninsula. Xi said China is scrap its nuclear program and for the sine — a black Mercedes-Benz May- for North Korea and its chief allies, pleased that “the momentum for dia- United States to swiftly take unspeci- bach with gold emblems on the rear China and Russia. logue and easing of situation on the fied corresponding measures. doors. U.S. leaving UN’s Human Rights President will travel to Council, cites its anti-Israel bias Columbia on Monday to BY MATTHEW LEE ased against Israel. She had nizations including Save the campaign for McMaster and JOSH LEDERMAN been threatening the pull-out Children, Freedom House and The Associated Press since last year unless the the United Nations Associa- BY MEG KINNARD council made changes advocat- tion-USA said there were “le- The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Unit- ed by the U.S. gitimate concerns” about the ed States is leaving the United “Regrettably, it is now clear council’s shortcomings but COLUMBIA — President Nations’ Human Rights Coun- that our call for reform was that none of them warranted a Donald Trump is returning cil, which Ambassador Nikki not heeded,” Haley said. U.S. exit. to South Carolina next Haley called “an organization Still, she suggested the deci- “This decision is counterpro- week to make a last-minute that is not worthy of its sion need not be permanent, ductive to American national campaign appearance in name.” It’s the latest with- adding that if the council did security and foreign policy in- Gov. Henry McMaster’s bid drawal by the Trump adminis- adopt reforms, “we would be terests and will make it more for a first full term. tration from an international happy to rejoin it.” She said difficult to advance human The McMaster campaign institution. the withdrawal notwithstand- rights priorities and aid vic- said in an emailed state- Haley said Tuesday the U.S. ing, the U.S. would continue to tims of abuse around the ment on Tuesday night that had given the human rights defend human rights at the world,” the organizations said Trump will join McMaster body “opportunity after oppor- United Nations. in a joint statement. in Columbia on Monday. tunity” to make changes. She Israeli Prime Minister Ben- Added Kenneth Roth, the ex- The campaign also said that THE ASSOCIATED PRESS lambasted the council for “its jamin Netanyahu’s office ecutive director of Human Vice President Mike Pence South Carolina Gov. Henry Mc- chronic bias against Israel” called the U.S. decision “coura- Rights Watch: “All Trump was planning to come to the Master speaks at his election and lamented the fact that its geous,” calling it “an unequiv- seems to care about is defend- state to campaign with Mc- night party at Vista Union on membership includes accused ocal statement that enough is ing Israel.” Master on Saturday, saying June 12 in Columbia. human rights abusers such as enough.” On Twitter, al-Hussein, the details for both events China, Cuba, Venezuela and The move extends a broader U.N. human rights chief, said it would be announced later. dorsed McMaster, who as Congo. Trump administration pattern was “Disappointing, if not re- A source close to McMas- lieutenant governor was “We take this step because of stepping back from interna- ally surprising, news. Given ter told The Associated the nation’s first statewide our commitment does not tional agreements and forums the state of #HumanRights in Press that the event with elected official to back allow us to remain a part of a under the president’s “Ameri- today’s world, the U.S. should Pence would be held in Trump in early 2016. Mc- hypocritical and self-serving ca First” policy. Although nu- be stepping up, not stepping Myrtle Beach. The source Master became governor organization that makes a merous officials have said re- back.” spoke on the condition of when Trump selected Nikki mockery of human rights,” peatedly that “America First And the Heritage Founda- anonymity because of not Haley as his U.N. ambassa- Haley said. does not mean America tion, a conservative think tank being authorized to speak dor. In October, Trump vis- Secretary of State Mike Alone,” the administration has close to the Trump administra- publicly about the plans. ited the state for a fundrais- Pompeo, appearing alongside retreated from multiple multi- tion, defended the move, call- Trump’s visit comes a er for McMaster, who has Haley at the State Department, lateral accords and consensus- ing the council “notably incu- day before the state’s voters widely circulated footage said there was no doubt that es since it took office. rious about the human rights decide between McMaster from the event in his cam- the council once had a “noble Since January 2017, it has situations in some of the and Greenville business- paign ads. vision.” announced its withdrawal world’s most oppressive coun- man John Warren in a run- Also Tuesday, Warren’s “But today we need to be from the Paris climate accord, tries.” Brett Schaefer, a senior off for the GOP gubernato- campaign announced a honest,” Pompeo said. “The left the U.N. educational and fellow, pointed out that Trump rial nomination. McMaster high-profile visit of its own. Human Rights Council is a cultural organization and could have withdrawn immedi- was the top vote-getter in a Campaign officials said Phil poor defender of human pulled out of the Iran nuclear ately after taking office but in- June 12 primary but fell Robertson of “Duck Dynas- rights.” deal. Other contentious moves stead gave the council 18 short of the 50 percent ty” fame would appear with The announcement came have included slapping tariffs months to make changes. needed to win the nomina- the businessman during a just a day after the U.N. human on steel and aluminum against Haley has been the driving tion outright. campaign stop today in rights chief, Zeid Ra’ad al-Hus- key trading partners, recogniz- force behind withdrawing Trump has previously en- Greenville. sein, denounced the Trump ing Jerusalem as Israel’s capi- from the human rights body, administration for separating tal and moving the U.S. Em- unprecedented in the 12-year migrant children from their bassy there from Tel Aviv. history of the council. No parents. But Haley cited long- Opposition to the decision country has ever dropped out standing U.S. complaints that from human rights advocates voluntarily. Libya was kicked the 47-member council is bi- was swift. A group of 12 orga- out seven years ago. 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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) idea that children should not ture civil rights leader lived in sent to a foreign country they An estimated 30,000 were chil- — Some critics of the forced be separated from their fami- various foster homes and had never visited, according to dren. separation of Latino children lies, according to "In the Shad- boarding houses. His mother, Francisco Balderrama, a Chi- The 1999 documentary "Chil- from their migrant parents say ow Of the Poorhouse: A Social without her children, had a cano studies professor at Cali- dren of the Camps" highlight- the practice is unprecedented. History Of Welfare In Ameri- breakdown and was sent to a fornia State University-Los ed the trauma children faced But it's not the first time the ca" by Michael B. Katz. mental institution. Angeles and co-author of "De- while being detained with U.S. government has split up However, local and state au- cade of Betrayal: Mexican Re- their grief-stricken parents. families, detained children or thorities still used poverty as a IMMIGRATION patriation in the 1930s." Some older children waited to allowed others to do so. reason to take children away During the Great Depres- Many families felt they were turn 18 so they could volun- Throughout American histo- from Native American and sion, local authorities in Cali- being forced to separate from teer to fight for the U.S. to ry, during times of war and black families, National Asso- fornia and Texas participated their children, who were U.S. prove their families' loyalty de- unrest, authorities have cited ciation of Social Workers CEO in a mass deportation of Mexi- citizens. spite not wanting to be sepa- various reasons and laws to Angelo McClain said. Some- can immigrants and Mexican "And many children," rated from their parents. Dia- take children away from their times the ordered separation Americans whom they blamed Balderrama said, "never saw ries and later interviews show parents. Here are some exam- came over concerns about a for the economic downturn. their parents again." many of those who went into ples: parent's mental health. Between 500,000 and 1 million the military did so reluctantly. Malcolm X in his autobiog- Mexican immigrants and Mex- JAPANESE INTERNMENT Kiyoshi K. Muranaga, whose SLAVERY raphy recalled welfare work- ican Americans were pushed CAMPS family was interned at Grana- Before abolition, children of ers coming to take him and his out of the country during the Starting in 1942, when the da Relocation Center in Colo- black slaves were born into siblings away as children from 1930s repatriation, as the re- U.S. was at war with Japan, rado, joined the U.S. Army but slavery and could be sold by his struggling single mother moval is sometimes called. around 120,000 people of Japa- was killed in Italy. He was owners at will. Black women after their father, an outspo- Some families hid children nese ancestry were ordered by posthumously awarded the could do little to stop the sale ken black preacher, was mys- away from relatives in the U.S. the U.S. government into pris- Medal of Honor by President of children and often never teriously murdered. The fu- to prevent them from being on camps around the country. Bill Clinton. saw them again after they were sent away. Owners also split apart parents who had no legal rights to prevent their sale. To resist, slave families regularly ran © 2018 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 34, No. 29 How many pool noodles do you see? away together but faced harsh physical punishment, even Wild Water Slides death, if caught by slave hunt- Can you figure out where each water slide ers. begins and ends? Write the correct letter at the end of each slide. Last week, both White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Attor- ney Jeff Sessions cited the Bible in defending the policy of forced separation of Latino migrant children. Sessions ref- Water parks are great fun in the erenced Romans 13, which summertime. Thrilling, twisty Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. urges readers "to obey the water slides, relaxing lazy rivers and spraying fountains that laws of the government be- drench you in cool water make cause God has ordained them for the perfect place to spend a for the purpose of order." The summer vacation day. WISCONSIN Find the words by looking up, same passage was cited before down, backwards, forwards, But you need to be careful so GALLONS sideways and diagonally. the Civil War to justify slavery, you don’t get too much sun! CAPITAL to allow slave hunters to re- Too much sun can cause a S N I S N O C S I W painful burn and even increase SLIDES turn runaway slaves to their P L N S A your chances of skin cancer. SPLASH I S H A O owners and to pull slave chil- RIVERS S H I R H W L O N V dren away from mothers. LAGOON P E G E A A A L N E NATIVE AMERICAN BOARDING Protect Your Skin! WATER L D D V T T P L D S SCHOOLS Replace the missing vowels to NOAHS discover how to protect your skin SHADE A S W I M E P A L A After the 1890 Wounded from burning at a water park. PARK S S P R L R H G R H Knee Massacre, when the SWIM H A Q U A S I N G K Army slaughtered 150 Lakota WAVE C L A G O O N F U N men, women and children in W_ _R AQUA the last chapter of America's Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical A HAT words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. long Indian wars, authorities H_T forced Native American families to send their children to government- or church-run boarding schools. The objec- How many Safe or Unsafe? tive, as Carlisle Indian Indus- sunglasses can Look through the newspaper for examples of trial School founder Capt. ST_Y W_ _R A you find on this page? safe and unsafe behaviors. Cut out pictures Richard H. Pratt put it, was to _N THE SH_RT and articles that illustrate both safe and "kill the Indian in him and OVER unsafe activities and create a poster to SH_D_ educate others. save the man." USE Y_ _R At 150 or so Indian schools SW_M S_ _T Hot Standards Link: Reserach: Use the newspaper to locate info. around the country, officials S_NSCR_ _N Words How many words made Native American chil- can you find in dren cut their hair and out- Amazing Water Parks today’s newspaper lawed all Native American lan- Do the math to discover amazing facts about these water parks! that mean the Send your story to: same as HOT? What makes you guages. They forced children The Wisconsin Dells boasts Noah’s Ark, located in the A water slide at the to adopt Christianity and at- more than twenty indoor and Dells, is America’s largest Atlantas resort in the laugh? outdoor water parks. They water park. It covers Bahamas features a 1-3: Cool Dude! tempted to "Americanize" chil- 4-6: Hot Stuff! 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said. “That was perhaps the most MATTHEWS ‘... He taught me the value important lesson I learned from FROM PAGE A1 him. I am so grateful to have called of public education to a him my principal.” and assistant principal. After retiring from Sumter High After one year as principal of community and to our in 1985, he actually went back to the Central Elementary School in school to serve as interim principal downtown Sumter, Matthews re- nation. That was when asked to do so for six months turned to Sumter High as principal in 1995-96. He followed that by serv- during the early years of racial in- perhaps the most ing eight years as a Sumter School tegration, serving as the school’s District 17 Board of Trustees mem- principal from 1970 to 1985. important lesson I ber, vice chairman and chairman Grady Locklear worked as a high from 1996 to 2004. school English and journalism Sumter native Art Baker, a former teacher under Matthews and de- learned from him. I am college football coach, went to college scribed Matthews as loyal to both with Matthews at Presbyterian and students and teachers. so grateful to have called also served with him later on the se- “Bobby’s loyalty to education in lection committee for the Sumter Sumter never, never wavered,” him my principal.’ County Athletic Hall of Fame. Locklear said. “He was always stu- He described Matthews as a lik- dent oriented, always supported SUSAN HILTON able person with an engaging per- teachers and took education seri- sonality. ously.” Former teacher under the late “Obviously, he was an outstand- With students, Locklear said Mat- Principal Bobby Matthews ing leader because he eventually thews was always fair but firm. became a general in the Reserves, “Bobby Matthews treated every- and that’s quite a feat,” Baker said. one the same,” Locklear said. “He teacher who praised Matthews as a “He helped make Sumter a better followed the rules to a ‘t.’ He didn’t principal and as a person. place.” care about race, color or sex. He She said he cared deeply for ev- In addition to his wife of 63 years, was a man of integrity who eryone, including the school’s Matthews is survived by three chil- brought that into his profession as teachers, coaches, staff and stu- dren and eight grandchildren. SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO an educator, as a military man who dents and his friends and family. Funeral services were held on Bobby Matthews served as principal of Sumter ultimately became a general and as “Moreover, he taught me the Friday at Alice Drive Baptist High School from 1970 to 1985. Before that, he was a family man,” Locklear said. value of public education to a com- Church, where he was an active a teacher, coach, guidance counselor and assistant Susan Hilton is another former munity and to our nation,” Hilton member for more than 50 years. principal at the school.

Thursday at Little Rock Air taurant Tuesday evening and The Flores settlement, who come to the U.S. alone. ORDER Force Base in Arkansas. has faced protesters at her named for a teenage girl who Other recent rulings, upheld FROM PAGE A1 Also playing a role in the home. brought the case in the 1980s, on appeal, affirm the chil- president’s turnaround: First Trump had tweeted early requires the government to dren’s rights to a bond hear- lady Melania Trump. One Wednesday, before issuing his release children from custody ing and require better condi- the Department of Defense to White House official said Mrs. order, “It’s the Democrats and to their parents, adult rel- tions at the Border Patrol’s help house them. Trump had been making her fault, they won’t give us the atives or other caretakers, in short-term holding facilities. Justice Department lawyers opinion known to the presi- votes needed to pass good im- order of preference. If those In 2016, the 9th U.S. Circuit have been working to find a dent for some time that she migration legislation. They options are exhausted, au- Court of Appeals ruled that legal workaround for a previ- felt he needed to do all he want open borders, which thorities must find the “least child migrants who came to ous class-action settlement could to help families stay to- breeds horrible crime. Repub- restrictive” setting for a child the border with parents and that set policies for the treat- gether, whether by working licans want security. But I am who arrived without parents. were held in custody must be ment and release of unaccom- with Congress or acting on working on something — it In 2015, a federal judge in released. The decision did not panied children who are his own. never ends!” Los Angeles expanded the state parents must be re- caught at the border. Trump’s Homeland Security Secre- The “zero tolerance” policy terms of the settlement, rul- leased. Neither, though, did it new order states the attorney tary Nielsen traveled to Capi- put into place last month ing that it applies to children require parents to be kept in general will seek to modify tol Hill Wednesday afternoon moves adults to the custody of who are caught with their detention, apart from their the agreement, known as the to brief lawmakers. And law- the U.S. Marshals Service and parents as well as to those children. Flores settlement, to allow makers on the fence over sends many children to facili- Homeland Security to detain pending immigration legisla- ties run by the Department of families together until crimi- tion headed to the White Health and Human Services. nal and removal proceedings House to meet with Trump. Under the Obama adminis- are completed. Two people close to Nielsen tration, such families were Trump’s order is likely to said she was the driving force usually referred for civil de- Keeping KatieSumter Altman, Water Resources Beautiful Extension Agent create a fresh set of problems behind the turnabout that led portation proceedings, not re- involving length of detention to the new order keeping fam- quiring separation. There Adopt-A-Stream you want to check the water quality of families and may spark a ilies together. Those people currently are three family de- I’m thrilled to announce that in the stream flowing into your fresh court fight. The lan- were not authorized to speak tention centers with a total Sumter’s Clemson Extension office favorite fishing hole? Maybe you guage also leaves room to sep- publicly and commented only 2,700-bed capacity. now has an Adopt-A-Stream just want to add to the water arate children from parents if on condition of anonymity. The policy had led to a spike sampling kit that can be loaned out quality data in your watershed. it’s best for the child’s welfare. One of them said Nielsen, in family separations in re- to any certified volunteers! Never Pick a stream that is not already Assessments for possible who had become the face of cent weeks, with more than heard of Adopt-A-Stream? being sampled, go through the detainee use have been done the administration’s policy, 2,300 minors separated from Hopefully, I can answer some of AAS training, and you can be a at three bases in Texas: Dyess had little faith that Congress their families at the border your questions here. citizen scientist! If you don’t have a Air Force Base, Goodfellow would act to fix the separation from May 5 through June 9, What is Adopt-A-Stream? SC location in mind, we can help you Air Force Base and Fort Bliss. issue and felt compelled to according to Homeland Secu- Adopt-A-Stream (AAS) volunteers find a spot. An assessment is expected act. She was heckled at a res- rity. monitor streams in South Carolina, What do I sample? Types of measuring levels of bacteria, stream data include: visual, chemical parameters, and chemical, bacterial, and communities of macroinvertebrate sampling. macroinvertebrates. SC Chemical, bacterial, and BUDGET FROM PAGE A1 Department of Health and macroinvertebrate sampling Environmental Control, Georgia require certification. A volunteer ANNEXATION OF OLD FIELD ROAD MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT Environmental Protection does not have to sample all 4 PROPERTY INTO THE CITY WITH BISHOPVILLE POLICE Division, and the Clemson categories. Reading: First of two DEPARTMENT University Center for Watershed How do I get certified? 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COMMENTARY But her emails? You’re dang right her emails.

hen the Justice classified at the Top Secret/ Clinton’s email server, and ‘spilled [classified] informa- the batteries from our Black- Department in- Special Access Program level classified information was tion to the ends of the earth’ Berrys, place them in a spector general’s when they were sent and re- compromised by unauthorized and that the task of cleaning sealed plastic bag and leave Wreport revealed ceived.” We also knew that individuals, to include foreign up classified spills by State them on Air Force One for that former FBI director the FBI “also found informa- government’s or intelligence Department employees was the duration of our visit to James B. Comey had used a tion that was properly classi- services, via cyber intrusion referred back to the State De- prevent foreign adversaries personal email account to fied as Secret by the U.S. In- or other means” (emphasis partment.” from hacking into the White conduct official business, telligence Community at the added). We also learned new de- House email system. But Hillary Clinton claimed vin- time it was discussed on e- The initial draft of Com- tails about Clinton’s reckless- Clinton was so cavalier that dication. “But my emails,” mail.” Comey further de- ey’s 2016 statement said it ness and willful misconduct she actually used not her she tweeted. clared, “We do assess that was “reasonably likely” that in using her private email. government communications Yes, hostile actors gained access hostile actors had gained ac- The final version of Comey’s device, but her unsecured Madam Sec- to the private commercial e- cess to Clinton’s private statement did note that Clin- private email to communi- retary, your mail accounts of people with email account. Moreover, the ton “used her personal e-mail cate directly with the presi- emails. whom Secretary Clinton was inspector general quotes FBI extensively while outside the dent of the United States In fact, the in regular contact from her agent Peter Strzok as com- United States, including from the territory of a for- overlooked personal account.” And he menting on that “It is more sending and receiving work- eign adversary. By emailing bombshell of speculated that, given how accurate to say we know for- related e-mails in the territo- Obama directly from hostile the report is “extremely careless” Clinton eign actors obtained access to ry of sophisticated adversar- territory, she put both her Marc Thiessen the inspector had been, it was “possible some of her emails (including ies.” But we did not know at own email system and the general’s that hostile actors gained ac- at least one Secret one) via the time that the original president’s at risk of foreign confirmation cess to Secretary Clinton’s compromises of the private draft included one more sen- intrusion. that classified information personal e-mail account.” email accounts of some of tence: “That use included an Many Democrats blame contained in Clinton’s emails Well it turns out, the FBI her staffers” (emphasis email exchange with the Comey’s July 2016 statement was in fact compromised by knew with certainty at the added). These facts were in- President while Secretary for causing Clinton irrepara- foreign intelligence services time that hostile actors had explicably left out of the final Clinton was on the territory ble harm in the election. But and that Clinton had reck- in fact gained access to clas- statement. of such an adversary.” Ac- we now know Clinton’s ac- lessly emailed President sified information via Clin- We still don’t know the full cording to the inspector gen- tions were worse than what Barack Obama using her un- ton’s emails. According to extent of the damage Clinton eral, “This reference later Comey presented to the secured personal email from the inspector general, a spe- caused, because the inspec- was changed to ‘another se- American people. Just imag- the territory of a hostile for- cial review of the Clinton tor general reports that the nior government official,’ ine if his statement had been eign adversary. email investigation in 2017 by FBI intentionally chose not and ultimately was omitted.” full and complete. Before the report was re- the Office to the FBI’s Inspec- to follow every potential lead When I worked in the leased, we knew from Com- tion Division (INSD) found of compromised classified in- George W. Bush White House Follow Marc A. Thiessen on ey’s July 2016 statement that that “the FBI … successfully formation. The report notes and traveled to certain for- Twitter, @marcthiessen. Clinton’s private emails in- determined classified infor- that “Strzok further stated eign countries with the presi- cluded “seven e-mail chains mation was improperly that the FBI’s ‘purpose and dent, we were required by © 2018, The Washington Post concern matters that were stored and transmitted on mission’ was not to pursue the Secret Service to remove Writers Group

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COMMENTARY Treatments exist for people struggling with suicidal thoughts BY MARK S. GEORGE one solution, death, and forget how (ECT), remains the most effective important options accessible to those important they are in the world. They treatment of suicidal thinking in pa- who need them most. everal celebrity suicides and a don’t realize the pain their death will tients with depression. More than 80 With other “epidemics” such as recent Centers for Disease Con- leave behind, sometimes for genera- percent of patients treated with ECT heart attacks or strokes, society had trol and Prevention report tions. have almost complete remission of no real ability to change its response Sshowing suicide rates increas- Suicidal crisis is an abnormal brain their suicidal thinking and depres- to those issues until we developed new ing by 30 percent over the past 20 state often arising out of a brain dis- sion. However, ECT also causes some treatments. Today, we have effective years (38 percent in S.C.) are enough ease (depression or substance abuse or forms of memory loss. MUSC re- treatments and know the first warn- to make anyone sad. Why are so many both). It is not moral weakness or searchers have developed a new form ing signs of each, and our friends and people deciding to end their lives this mere sadness. Thus, we desperately of ECT that appears to be as effective family members largely know when way? What can we possibly do? need effective treatments to get people as the older forms, without any mea- and how to seek help for these diseas- While there are some people who thinking rationally again. The good surable memory loss. With fewer side es. We have this same opportunity to choose suicide at the end of life be- news is that we are developing these effects, more patients should be con- treat suicidality. We have effective cause of illness, physical pain and suf- treatments at MUSC and other re- sidering this option. treatments, and more are coming fering, the vast majority of people who search universities around the world. There is also research currently through continued research at MUSC attempt or complete a suicide suffer If a part of the brain that is sup- happening around an older medica- and other institutions around the from depression, or addiction, or both. posed to help us see solutions and plan tion used in anesthesia, called ket- country. So, one last time, I ask, what Unfortunately, many have not sought the future is not working when some- amine. If given in a lower dose than can we do? care or could not afford to. It’s past one is in suicidal crisis, perhaps we what’s used to put people to sleep, ket- We must encourage friends and time to destigmatize mental health could exercise or jumpstart that part amine has rapid (within a few hours) loved ones to get help. We, all of us, disorders and improve access to care of the brain and nudge people into and effective reductions in suicidal must share information with those in in our society. It should come as no wellness? In 2008, the FDA cleared a thinking. While the effects may only our lives who are suffering and sup- surprise that the rise in opioid use and new device, transcranial magnetic last a few days, getting people safe and port them in seeking treatments. increase in suicides coincides with stimulation (TMS), for treating depres- out of the crisis while starting other Rather than getting sad, wringing our progressive cuts in funding over the sion in patients who have not respond- treatments can often bridge the gap to hands and giving up hope, we must past 20 years to mental health treated to medications. Pioneered by a dedi- long-term safety and recovery. MUSC treat suicidality as a symptom of ment centers across America and cated team at MUSC and myself, it typ- is currently sponsoring a clinical trial brain disease, not a character flaw. South Carolina. It’s a multi-layered ically takes several weeks to work. of an intranasal form of this com- And at MUSC, know that we are dou- problem, with no easy fixes. So, again, Three years ago at MUSC and the pound. bling down on finding new brain treat- what can we do? Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Finally, a conversation on this topic ments for suicidal crisis and will work When people think suicidal we delivered a condensed form of this is incomplete without mentioning the even harder to get these treatments thoughts and are in crisis, their brain treatment (only three days) to patients role that telehealth is playing in break- clinically available. is not functioning correctly. Although admitted to the hospital after attempt- ing down barriers for those who need they are not usually psychotic (imag- ing suicide. TMS cut suicidal thinking access to psychiatric care. By offering Mark S. George, M.D., is a distin- ining or seeing things) and they are in half within 24 hours. More studies therapies, counseling and access to guished professor of psychiatry, radiol- fully oriented to who they are, their are ongoing using TMS in hospitals cutting-edge treatments through the ogy and neuroscience with the MUSC higher cognitive brain is not working. and even emergency rooms, and pa- specialists at MUSC and other medical Department of Psychiatry and Behav- They truly do not see or value who tients can access this treatment now. centers, clinicians all over the state ioral Sciences and the Layton McCurdy they are, and they cannot imagine so- Another, albeit older, form of brain are finding more convenient, effective endowed chair and director of the lutions to life problems. They see only stimulation, electroconvulsive therapy and cost-conscious ways to get these Brain Stimulation Laboratory. A8 | THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 The General George L. Mabry Jr. ter will present a brass quintet WEATHER Chapter 817, Military Order of from the Charleston Sympho- Are you a Purple Heart recipient? the Purple Heart, will meet at 6 ny Orchestra 6-8 p.m. on Sat- ® p.m. today at the Sumter urday, June 23, in front of Pa- AccuWeather ve-day forecast for Sumter Combat Veterans Group triot Hall. Finger desserts and building, 529 N. Wise Drive. lemonade will be provided. TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY All Purple Heart recipients Bring a chair and umbrella. and those interested in asso- HSNA will be accepting new ciation membership are invit- members. Membership fee is ed. Life membership avail- $10 annually per family. Visit able for $25. Call (803) 773- HSNAsumtersc.com. Partly sunny and Clouds breaking; Mostly cloudy with Mostly sunny and Partly sunny and An afternoon 0658. The Sumter Branch NAACP will very hot humid a t-storm hot hot t-storm in spots The Fourth Friday Concert Series meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, will present Front Porch Junk- June 24, at Mount Pisgah Mis- 98° 75° 92° / 76° 96° / 76° 98° / 77° 98° / 74° ies from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Fri- sionary Baptist Church, 7355 Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 15% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 45% day, June 22, on Main Street. Camden Highway, Rembert. W 4-8 mph SW 4-8 mph SW 7-14 mph WSW 8-16 mph WSW 7-14 mph W 6-12 mph There will be food and bever- A Red, White and Blue Ball, pre- ages available for purchase sented by American Legion Gaﬀ ney at this family-friendly event. Post 202 Women’s Auxiliary, 89/70 Because of God We Can Out- will be held from 9 p.m. to 1 Spartanburg reach Ministry will hold a give- a.m. on Saturday, July 21, at Greenville 89/70 away at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 310 Palmetto St. Event will TODAY’S June 23, at 186 Green Lane, feature DJ Smoove as well as SOUTH 90/71 Bishopville. Food will be free food. Tickets are $20 Florence served at noon. Tickets will each. Semi formal attire. Call CAROLINA Bishopville 97/77 be drawn for cash prizes. Do- Janetta at (803) 406-8038. WEATHER 96/73 nated items to be given away The Sumter Chapter of the Na- include clothes, toys, shoes, tional Federation of the Blind of Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter coffee tables, televisions and South Carolina will meet at 7 today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 98/77 98/75 Myrtle more. Call (803) 428-3488. p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach In observance of “Homeowner- Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 97/74 91/77 ship Month,” a housing and job W. Bartlette St. Contact Today: Some sun with a thunderstorm in Aiken fair will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Debra Canty at (803) 775-5792 spots. Winds west 4-8 mph. 94/72 on Saturday, June 23, at the or [email protected]. Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm. Winds South Sumter Resource Cen- The 12th Annual Art in the Park southwest 6-12 mph. ter, 337 Manning Ave. Find will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on out if you qualify for a home. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Memo- ON THE COAST Charleston Refreshments, door prizes rial Park. Art and craft, com- 98/79 and fun for kids. munity corner and children’s Today: Mostly sunny; a stray thunderstorm The Heart of Sumter Neighbor- craft center vendor applica- in northern parts. High 90 to 97. hood Association (HSNA) and tions can be downloaded at Friday: Mostly cloudy; a shower and thun- the Sumter County Cultural Cen- HSNAsumtersc.com. derstorm around. High 88 to 93.

LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:11 a.m. Sunset 8:36 p.m. Lake pool yest. chg Temperature Moonrise 2:38 p.m. Moonset 2:09 a.m. FYI Murray 360 357.76 +0.02 High 96° Marion 76.8 75.78 -0.04 Full Last New First Low 77° Palmetto Health Tuomey Hos- housekeeping, etc. Call (803) Moultrie 75.5 75.44 none Normal high 89° pice is in need of volunteers. A 883-5606 or hospicecareof- Wateree 100 97.52 -0.01 Normal low 67° volunteer application can be [email protected]. June 28 July 6 July 12 July 19 Record high 102° in 2011 found online at www.palmet- Agape Hospice is in need of vol- Record low 55° in 1961 tohealth.org/giving/volun- RIVER STAGES unteers. Whether your pas- Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr TIDES teer-programs/homecare- sion is baking, knitting, read- Precipitation River stage yest. chg and-hospicevolunteers. Vol- 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH ing, singing, etc., Agape Hos- Black River 12 4.43 +0.16 unteers are needed for both Month to date 2.95" High Ht. Low Ht. pice can find a place for you. Congaree River 19 3.56 -0.07 direct patient care and ad- Normal month to date 3.51" Today 4:12 a.m. 3.0 11:13 a.m. -0.1 Contact Thandi Blanding at Lynches River 14 1.92 -0.10 ministrative duties. If you can Year to date 15.97" 5:03 p.m. 3.1 11:46 p.m. 0.2 (803) 774-1075, (803) 260-3876 Saluda River 14 5.08 +0.02 Last year to date 21.03" Fri. 5:07 a.m. 2.9 12:06 p.m. -0.1 provide support, respite, or tblanding@agapsenior. Up. Santee River 80 77.43 -0.31 Normal year to date 21.13" 5:58 p.m. 3.2 ------companionship, friendship, com. Wateree River 24 9.48 +0.12 acts of Makekindness, a difference file, answer by becoming a volunteer the phone, do data entry, or Hospice Care of South Carolina mailings to families, please is in need of volunteers in Sum- consider caring for one pa- ter County. Opportunities are NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES tient by giving your time, tal- available for patient/family companionship, administra- Today Fri. Today Fri. Today Fri. Today Fri. ents, or gifts of kindness. Call City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Karen at (803) 773-4663. tive support, meal prepara- tion, light household proj- Atlanta 90/73/t 87/73/t Asheville 82/66/t 83/65/t Florence 97/77/t 93/77/t Marion 84/67/t 83/67/t Make-A-Wish South Carolina is ects, student education and Chicago 72/60/r 65/58/t Athens 92/71/s 88/71/t Gainesville 91/76/t 91/76/pc Mt. Pleasant 95/78/s 91/78/t seeking volunteers to help various other tasks. Contact Dallas 96/77/t 101/77/pc Augusta 98/73/pc 92/73/t Gastonia 91/71/t 88/71/t Myrtle Beach 91/77/t 90/79/t make wishes come true for Whitney Rogers at (843) 409- Detroit 81/63/s 74/64/t Beaufort 97/79/s 93/78/pc Goldsboro 94/73/t 89/73/t Orangeburg 96/73/pc 90/73/t children across the state. Bi- 7991 or whitney.rogers@hos- Houston 88/76/t 94/76/pc Cape Hatteras 88/77/t 86/78/c Goose Creek 97/76/pc 91/76/t Port Royal 94/78/s 90/77/pc lingual volunteers are espe- picecare.net. Los Angeles 83/63/pc 82/65/pc Charleston 98/79/s 93/79/t Greensboro 90/69/t 84/70/t Raleigh 92/70/t 88/72/t cially needed. Interest webi- New Orleans 89/78/t 91/78/pc Charlotte 92/70/t 89/71/t Greenville 90/71/t 87/71/t Rock Hill 92/71/s 89/72/t nars are offered at 6:30 p.m. Amedisys Hospice is in need of New York 84/65/s 77/63/pc Clemson 90/71/t 87/70/t Hickory 86/67/t 83/68/t Rockingham 94/73/t 89/73/t on the second Wednesday of volunteers. Volunteer oppor- Orlando 91/76/t 90/75/t Columbia 98/77/pc 92/77/t Hilton Head 94/78/s 90/78/t Savannah 98/77/s 93/77/pc each month. Preregistration tunities include: 1) special Philadelphia 85/67/s 76/65/pc Darlington 96/74/t 91/74/t Jacksonville, FL 94/76/t 93/76/pc Spartanburg 89/70/t 87/70/t is required. Contact Brennan projects of baking, sewing, Phoenix 109/83/s 111/83/s Elizabeth City 92/73/t 83/75/c La Grange 89/73/t 87/74/pc Summerville 96/75/pc 91/75/t Brown at [email protected]. knitting, crafts, carpentry San Francisco 70/55/pc 74/58/pc Elizabethtown 93/74/t 90/74/t Macon 95/74/c 91/74/pc Wilmington 93/75/t 92/76/t org or (864) 250-0702 exten- and yard work; 2) adminis- Wash., DC 85/69/pc 75/67/sh Fayetteville 96/73/t 92/74/t Marietta 87/72/t 87/72/t Winston-Salem 90/71/t 85/72/t sion 112. trative/office duties of copy- ing, light filing and answer- Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂ urries, sn–snow, i–ice Hospice Care of Sumter LLC is in ing phones; and 3) patient need of volunteers in Sumter companionship — develop and surrounding counties. one-on-one relationships Opportunities available for with hospice patients. Con- you to use your time and tal- tact Rhoda Keefe, volunteer ents to be of assistance in- coordinator, at (803) 469- clude reading, musical tal- 3047 or rhonda.keefe@ame- ents, companionship, light disys.com.

The last word ARIES (March affection. in astrology 21-April 19): LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll face An emotional EUGENIA LAST a bit of an obstacle course. Your situation will timing will have to be impeccable require if you want to come out on top. discipline on your part if you don’t Don’t overextend yourself or want to make matters worse. underestimate what’s involved in a Choose your words wisely to avoid project or partnership. Take a pass a standoff with someone you need if turmoil starts to mount. to work with in order to accomplish PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC your goals. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look for Situations will get blown out of alternative solutions if things aren’t proportion quickly. Don’t overreact falling into place. Discuss your or offer too much information to plans with someone who can people who tend to get upset influence the outcome; you will easily. A problem at home or with a find a way to get things done partner will take an unexpected without opposition. Don’t take a turn. Patience will be required. physical risk that could lead to SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): injury. Money matters are best handled GEMINI (May 21-June 20): with caution. Only invest what you Discipline, hard work and minor can afford. If you go into debt, it accomplishments will help you will cause monetary issues with drum up the help you need to someone you share expenses with. finish what you start. A physical Make romance and an important improvement at home or to relationship your priorities. yourself must be thought out CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): before you begin. Beliefs may be questioned. Don’t CANCER (June 21-July 22): Attend let anyone play with your emotions networking functions or expand or cause you to doubt your lifestyle your creative endeavors. You need or ethics. Arguments won’t solve an outlet that will bring you peace issues, but allowing everyone to of mind and ease your stress. An have his or her own opinion will. emotional incident should not be Diplomacy will open doors. allowed to undermine your ability Anita Kieslich comments on her photo submission, “On the Shepherd Center’s last day trip this year, the to get things done. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let inevitable change upset you. Go members were welcomed to Brookgreen Gardens with this breathtaking exhibit.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let with the flow and turn a potential anxiousness take over, pushing you negative into a positive. How you to make an abrupt decision that react will make a difference. can affect your home environment or an important relationship. Keep Unclutter your surroundings and your opinion and your personal de-stress your life. Be open to information a secret to avoid romance and walk away from having someone tamper with your discord. HAVE YOU TAKEN PICTURES OF INTERESTING, EXCITING, BEAUTIFUL OR HISTORICAL PLACES? Would plans. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Joint you like to share those images with your fellow Sumter Item readers? E-mail your hi-resolution jpegs to sandra@ VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If it’s ventures are not favored. Don’t let theitem.com, or mail to Sandra Holbert c/o The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29150. Include clearly printed change you want, make it happen. someone charm you into doing or typed name of photographer and photo details. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your things that aren’t in your best Take the initiative; you’ll soon gain photo. Amateur photographers only please. Photos of poor reproduction quality may not publish. With the exception the support you need from your interest. Keep the peace, but do peers or family. Emotional your own thing. An unexpected of pictures that are of a timely nature, submitted photos will publish in the order in which they are received. spending should be avoided. Don’t change to the way you earn your try to buy someone’s attention or money is apparent. SECTION B THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

NBA DRAFT COLLEGE BASEBALL Already a pro, Doncic set to All-American Patriot join college stars in NBA BY BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press NEW YORK — Luka Doncic is about to become an NBA player, though he's unlike the other top prospects who will be drafted. He's already a pro. He's already a champion. And he might just be the most accomplished and in- triguing player in this class. After capping his brilliant stay in Spain with another title, the Slovenian guard heads the list of international players expected to be selected Thursday, a teenager whose resume is already more complete than even some of the most season veterans. "He may be the most accomplished European teenager to ever come into the draft," ESPN draft ana- lyst Jay Bilas TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM said. "You know, USC Sumter first baseman Leniel Gonzalez, a former standout at Lakewood High School, works out in the batting cage during a practice there's very little session before the team left for the NJCAA Eastern District Tournament in New York earlier this spring. Gonzalez was named an JUCO All that is unknown American and signed to continue his baseball career at Francis Marion University in Florence. about him. He's not some workout Fire Ants’ Gonzalez receives national honor, signs with Francis Marion DONCIC wonder that people are projecting. BY DENNIS BRUNSON a lot of runs pleted sophomore campaign. "I'm really excited for the He's accom- [email protected] and hit the ball It was big enough to get him opportunity," said Gonzalez, plished things, and he has out of the placed on an All-American who graduated from Lake- been seen in 5-on-5 against University of South Caroli- park," said team and advance to the wood in 2016. "I went over high-level competition for a na Sumter baseball head Medlin, a long- next level. there to visit, and I just fell number of years. He's played coach Tim Medlin had a pret- time college The left-handed swinging in love with the place. I like professional basketball since ty good idea of what he was head coach. first baseman was named to the facilities, it's close to GONZALEZ he was 13." getting when he signed Lenny It turns out the Juco Baseball Blog All- home. It's a good place, I Doncic couldn't join Deandre Gonzalez of Lakewood High Medlin was American team and recently think I'll develop, and I think Ayton, Marvin Bagley III and School two years ago. right. Gonzalez had an out- signed to further his career I'll be able to help the team the other headliners in New "We really thought he standing career with the with NCAA Division II Fran- out." York on Wednesday because he would develop into a No. 3 Fire Ants, including a su- cis Marion University in was en route from Spain after hitter in the lineup, drive in perb year in his just com- Florence. SEE GONZALEZ, PAGE B3 finishing off his dream season by helping Real Madrid win its ACB league championship Tuesday. The 6-foot-7 guard AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL made a 3-pointer off one leg with the shot clock running down and Real Madrid cling- ing to a three-point lead, and P-15’s hope to ride momentum into Palmetto his team held on to win the series in four games and allow him to get to Barclays Center Invitational after sweep of Dalzell-Shaw in time for Thursday's festivi- ties, rather than stay behind for a Game 5. BY EDDIE LITAKER Sumter He had already been the Special to The Sumter Item shortstop Ryan MVP of both the Euroleague Moore, left, season and its Final Four, the The Sumter P-15's struck for 15 hits turns a youngest player ever to win on Tuesday and overcame some missed double play, both honors, as Real Madrid scoring opportunities to pull away for a during the P-15’s won that title as well. 7-1 American Legion baseball win over 7-1 victory over "I'm speechless," he told the Dalzell-Shaw at Riley Park. Dalzell-Shaw on team's website after Tuesday's The win completed a 2-night, 2-game Tuesday at Riley victory. "It has been the season sweep for the P-15's, following a 7-3 win Park. Sumter of my life. It's incredible." on Monday. swept the The Phoenix Suns have the Sumter was hoping to ride the mo- 2-game series. No. 1 pick and are widely ex- mentum from the sweep into the Pal- MICAH GREEN / pected to draft Arizona cen- metto Invitational at Riley Park. The THE SUMTER ITEM ter Deandre Ayton, even P-15's began play on Wednesday though new coach Igor Ko- against Buckner, Kentucky. The invita- koskov coached Doncic last tional will kick into full gear this week- summer on the Slovenian na- end. tional team that won the na- Sumter takes on Chapin/Newberry tion's first EuroBasket gold on Friday with a 7:30 p.m. game before medal. Then it's Sacramento, Atlan- SEE P-15’S, PAGE B2 ta, Memphis and Dallas, and any of them could consider a player who's only 19 but has been playing against some of PRO BASEBALL the toughest competition outside the NBA for years. And while there may always be some skepticism of European Happ pitches Blue Jays to 5-4 win over Braves players because Darko Milicic bombed so badly after being BY IAN HARRISON Ender Inciarte, putting the taken right behind LeBron The Associated Press tying run at second. Tepera James and ahead of Carmelo finished it by getting Johan Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwy- TORONTO — J.A. Happ Camargo to fly out, earning ane Wade 15 years ago, it pitched a season-high 8 1-3 in- his fifth save in eight oppor- would be a surprise if Doncic nings to win his fifth straight tunities failed after all he's already decision, Kendrys Morales hit Morales, who turned 35 done. a two-run home run and the Wednesday, went 2 for 3 and "He should easily transition Blue Jays beat the Atlanta scored twice. He homered in to the league really well," Braves 5-4 Wednesday for To- the first, walked and scored Miami guard Lonnie Walker ronto's seventh win in eight in the fourth, singled in the IV said. "I mean, look at what home games. fifth, and flied out in the he's doing in the Euroleague. Happ (9-3) allowed four eighth. You've got to respect what he's runs and six hits, walked Suzuki and Peter Bour- doing. You can't say he's not none and struck out eight. jos hit solo home runs for good and he's the MVP and ev- He's 4-0 with a 2.72 ERA in the Braves, who lost for erything of that spot. So pay nine career starts against the second time in eight respect where it's due. He's a the Braves. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS games. Atlanta began the great player. All you can say is Happ had retired 18 of 19 Toronto’s Russell Martin slides safely into home on a sacrifice fly day with an NL-best record tell him to continue to work before Freddie Freeman and by Aledmys Diaz during the Blue Jays’ 5-4 victory over Atlanta on of 43-29. hard and prove everyone that's Nick Markakis hit back-to- Wednesday in Toronto. Braves right-hander Ani- doubting him wrong." back singles with one out in bal Sanchez (3-1) allowed the ninth. gave up an RBI single to Charlie Culberson, then al- SEE DRAFT, PAGE B3 Ryan Tepera came on and Kurt Suzuki, struck out lowed an RBI single to SEE BRAVES, PAGE B3 B2 | THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

SPORTS ITEMS Camden shuts out Manning-Santee 4-0; Hubert Green dies

MANNING — Camden Post ries on Wednesday. homer on review — as the the Indians routed the Chica- round despite a threat against 17 scored three runs in the Fletcher doubled in two Cincinnati Reds rallied to a go White Sox 12-0 on Wednes- his life, has died. He was 71. first inning and made them runs in the first inning, hom- 5-3 victory Wednesday and a day. Green won the 1977 U.S. stand up in a 4-0 American ered in the fourth, had a bunt two-game sweep of the Detroit Reigning AL Cy Young win- Open and the 1985 PGA Legion baseball victory over single in the sixth and singled Tigers. ner Kluber (11-3) allowed only Championship in a career Manning-Santee Post 68 on in a run in the eighth as the The Reds moved ahead in a second-inning single past that included 19 PGA Tour Tuesday at Monarch Field. Razorbacks won their second the all-time series 13-11, with third base by Omar Narvaez victories and four on the se- M-S had a 3-game winning game to take control of Brack- two games left at Comerica and a third-inning walk to niors circuit. The PGA Tour streak snapped, falling to 6-6 et 1. They need one more win, Park starting July 31. Charlie Tilson in seven domi- announced that Green died on the season and 2-4 in Friday or Saturday, to move to PHILLIES 4 nant innings. Tuesday after battling throat League III play. the best-of-three finals next CARDINALS 3 CUBS 4 cancer. League leader Camden im- week. DODGERS 0 Green held a one-stroke proved to 9-2 overall and 7-1 in Arkansas (46-19) held one of Odubel Herrera hit a tie- lead at Southern Hills in league play. the nation’s top offenses most- breaking solo homer in the CHICAGO — Jon Lester Tulsa, Oklahoma, when he Justin Evans went the dis- ly in check. seventh inning, Cesar Her- won his fifth straight start, Ja- completed the 14th hole of the tance on the mound for Man- UP NEXT nandez hit a two-run homer vier Baez backed him with final round of the U.S. Open. ning. He allowed 10 hits and Arkansas moves to the and the Philadelphia Phillies three hits and two runs, and He then was notified by tour- walked four. bracket final Friday. The Ra- beat the St. Louis Cardinals the Chicago Cubs beat the Los nament officials they had re- Taylor Lee, Braydon Osteen zorbacks will play the winner 4-3 Wednesday. Angeles Dodgers 4-0 on ceived a threat saying he and Luke Stokes each had a of the Thursday elimination Yadier Molina hit a pair of Wednesday. would be shot when he hit to lead the Post 68 offense. game between Texas Tech and homers for the Cardinals, who Lester (9-2) gave up five hits reached the 15th green. The teams play today in Florida. lost starter Michael Wacha to over seven innings. Baez had He chose to continue play- Camden at 7 p.m. injury. Both came off Phillies two doubles, a triple and a ing and even birdied the 16th ARKANSAS 7 starter Jake Arrieta. steal. He also made some solid hole before finishing with a REDS 5 plays at shortstop and second one-stroke victory. TEXAS TECH 4 TIGERS 3 INDIANS 12 WHITE SOX 0 base. Green was a member of OMAHA, Neb. — Dominic CINCINNATI — Scooter HALL OF FAME GOLFER HUBERT three U.S. Ryder Cup teams Fletcher went 4 for 4 with a Gennett hit a tying two-run CLEVELAND — Corey Klu- GREEN DEAD AT 71; WON 2 MAJORS and never lost a singles homer and four RBIs and Ar- homer, and Eugenio Suarez ber became the first pitcher match. He was the PGA Tour kansas pitchers struck out 14 also connected on the next with 11 wins this season and Hall of Fame golfer Hubert rookie of the Year in 1971. in a 7-4 victory over Texas pitch — a hit originally ruled Jose Ramirez and Jason Kip- Green, who won a U.S. Open Tech in the College World Se- a double but changed to a nis hit three-run homers as playing portions of the final From staff and wire reports

Kansas City 22 51 .301 18 Colorado 35 38 .479 5 Game 10 — Florida (48-20) vs. Game 8 loser, 8 p.m. SCOREBOARD San Diego 34 41 .453 7 Friday, June 22 West Division Game 11 — Mississippi State (39-27) vs. Game 9 W L Pct GB TUESDAY winner, 3 p.m. TV, RADIO Houston 49 26 .653 — L.A. Dodgers 4, Chicago Cubs 3, 1st game Game 12 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 8 p.m. Seattle 46 27 .630 2 Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 2 Saturday, June 23 TODAY Los Angeles 39 35 .527 9½ St. Louis 7, Philadelphia 6 x-Game 13 — Mississippi State vs. Game 9 winner, 3 or 5:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour BMW Oakland 37 36 .507 11 Washington 9, Baltimore 7 8 p.m. International Open First Round from Pulheim, Texas 31 44 .413 18 Atlanta 11, Toronto 4 x-Game 14 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 8 p.m. Germany (GOLF). Cincinnati 9, Detroit 5 Championship Series 6 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Gerry Weber Open TUESDAY Chicago Cubs 2, L.A. Dodgers 1, 2nd game, 10 innings (Best-of-3) Round-of-16 Matches from Halle, Germany, and Fever- N.Y. Yankees 7, Seattle 2 Colorado 10, N.Y. Mets 8 Monday, June 25: Pairings TBD, 7 p.m. Tree Championships Round-of-16 Matches from Washington 9, Baltimore 7 L.A. Angels 5, Arizona 4 Tuesday, June 26: Pairings TBD, 7 p.m. London (TENNIS). Atlanta 11, Toronto 4 Oakland 4, San Diego 2, 10 innings x-Wednesday, June 27: Pairings TBD, 7 p.m. 8 a.m. — International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group C Cincinnati 9, Detroit 5 San Francisco 6, Miami 3 Match from Samara, Russia — Denmark vs. Australia Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 3 (FOX SPORTS 1). Minnesota 6, Boston 2 WEDNESDAY 8:30 a.m. — Horse Racing: Breeders' Cup Challenge Tampa Bay 2, Houston 1 Cincinnati 5, Detroit 3 WNBA STANDINGS Series Royal Ascot Festival Day 3 from Ascot, England Texas 4, Kansas City 1 Toronto 5, Atlanta 4 EASTERN CONFERENCE — Group 1 Gold Cup, Norfolk Stakes, Tercentenary L.A. Angels 5, Arizona 4 Philadelphia 4, St. Louis 3 Stakes, Ribblesdale Stakes, Britannia Stakes and King Chicago Cubs 4, L.A. Dodgers 0 W L Pct GB Oakland 4, San Diego 2, 10 innings Connecticut 7 4 .636 — George V Stakes (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Oakland at San Diego, 3:40 p.m. Washington 7 5 .583 ½ 9:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour BMW Miami at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY Atlanta 6 6 .500 1½ International Open First Round from Pulheim, Cincinnati 5, Detroit 3 Baltimore at Washington, 7:05 p.m. New York 4 6 .400 2½ Germany (GOLF). Toronto 5, Atlanta 4 Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Chicago 3 8 .273 4 11 a.m. — International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group Cleveland 12, Chicago White Sox 0 N.Y. Mets at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Indiana 1 11 .083 6½ C Match from Ekaterinburg, Russia — France vs. Peru Oakland at San Diego, 3:40 p.m. (WACH 57). Baltimore at Washington, 7:05 p.m. TODAY WESTERN CONFERENCE 11 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Gerry Weber Open Seattle at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Matz 3-4) at Colorado (Freeland 6-6), 3:10 Round-of-16 Matches from Halle, Germany, and Fever- Boston at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. p.m. W L Pct GB Los Angeles 9 2 .818 — Tree Championships Round-of-16 Matches from Tampa Bay at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Arizona (Godley 7-5) at Pittsburgh (Nova 4-5), 7:05 Phoenix 10 3 .769 — London (TENNIS). Texas at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. p.m. Seattle 8 4 .667 1½ 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Boston at Minnesota Baltimore (Gausman 3-6) at Washington (Scherzer 10- Dallas 5 5 .500 3½ (MLB NETWORK). 3), 7:05 p.m. TODAY Minnesota 5 6 .455 4 2 p.m. — International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group D Seattle (Paxton 6-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino 10-2), Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 5-6) at Cincinnati (Harvey Las Vegas 4 9 .308 6 Match from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia — Argentina vs. 1:05 p.m. 1-5), 7:10 p.m. Croatia (WACH 57). Boston (Porcello 8-3) at Minnesota (Gibson 2-4), 1:10 St. Louis (Martinez 3-3) at Milwaukee (Guerra 3-5), 3:30 p.m. — PGA Golf: Travelers Championship First p.m. 8:10 p.m. TUESDAY Washington 88, Chicago 60 Round from Cromwell, Conn. (GOLF). Baltimore (Gausman 3-6) at Washington (Scherzer 10- San Diego (Ross 5-4) at San Francisco (Bumgarner New York 79, Atlanta 72 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Mets at 3), 7:05 p.m. 0-2), 10:15 p.m. Las Vegas 89, Seattle 77 Colorado (Joined In Progress) (MLB NETWORK). Oakland (Bassitt 0-2) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito Minnesota 91, Dallas 83 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, 4-7), 8:10 p.m. FRIDAY Los Angeles 74, Indiana 55 WDXY-AM 1240). Toronto (Sanchez 3-5) at L.A. Angels (Skaggs 6-4), Arizona at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: NBA Draft from Brooklyn, N.Y. 10:07 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN2). Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. FRIDAY Connecticut at Atlanta, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. FRIDAY Los Angeles at Dallas, 8 p.m. Cincinnati or Baltimore at Washington (MLB Detroit at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 9 p.m. NETWORK). N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Minnesota at Phoenix, 10 p.m. 8 p.m. — College Baseball: College World Series Game Seattle at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Miami at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. New York at Las Vegas, 10 p.m. 10 from Omaha, Neb. (ESPNU). Baltimore at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Indiana at Seattle, 10 p.m.< 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Toronto at Los Kansas City at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Angeles Angels or San Diego at San Francisco (MLB Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. NETWORK). Texas at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Midnight — Professional Golf: Asian Tour/Korean Tour COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Toronto at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha TRANSACTIONS Korea Open Second Round from Cheonan, South Omaha, Neb. Korea (GOLF). NATIONAL LEAGUE All Times EDT WEDNESDAY BASEBALL (Double Elimination) East Division American League Saturday, June 16 BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioined INF Corban Joseph to MLB STANDINGS W L Pct GB North Carolina 8, Oregon State 6 Bowie (EL). Reinstated RHP Andrew Cashner from the Atlanta 43 30 .589 — Mississippi State 1, Washington 0 10-day DL. Sent OF Colby Rasmus to Bowie and 3B Tim AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington 39 32 .549 3 Sunday, June 17 Beckham to Norfolk (IL) for rehab assignments. Philadelphia 39 33 .542 3½ Arkansas 11, Texas 5 East Division Signed SS John Ham to a minor league contract. New York 31 39 .443 10½ Texas Tech 6, Florida 3 DETROIT TIGERS — Placed RHP Drew VerHagen on the W L Pct GB Miami 29 45 .392 14½ Monday, June 18 10-day DL. Recalled RHP Johnny Barbato from Toledo New York 48 22 .686 — Central Division Oregon State 14, Washington 5, Washington (IL). Sent LHP Daniel Stumpf to Toledo for a rehab Boston 49 25 .662 1 W L Pct GB eliminated assignment. Signed C Jon Rosoff and RHPs Ethan Tampa Bay 34 39 .466 15½ Chicago 42 29 .592 — Tuesday, June 19 DeCaster, Austin Anderson and Wes Noble to minor Toronto 34 39 .466 15½ Milwaukee 43 30 .589 — Mississippi State 12, North Carolina 2 league contracts. Baltimore 20 51 .282 28½ St. Louis 38 34 .528 4½ Florida 6, Texas 1, Texas eliminated HOUSTON ASTROS — Sent RHP Brady Rodgers to Tri- Pittsburgh 36 37 .493 7 Arkansas vs. Texas Tech, ppd., weather Central Division City (NYP) for a rehab assignment. Cincinnati 28 45 .384 15 Wednesday, June 20 KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Recalled RHP Heath Fillmyer W L Pct GB Game 8 — Arkansas (45-19) vs. Texas Tech (45-18), West Division from Omaha (PCL). Signed LHP Kris Bubic, RHP Eduard Cleveland 40 33 .548 — Noon Rosillo and OFs Kevon Jackson, David Hollie and Juan Detroit 36 39 .480 5 W L Pct GB Game 9 — Oregon State (50-11-1) vs. North Carolina Carlos Negret to minor league contracts. Minnesota 32 37 .464 6 Arizona 40 33 .548 — (44-19), 7 p.m. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Assigned RHP Oliver Drake Chicago 24 49 .329 16 Los Angeles 38 35 .521 2 Today San Francisco 36 38 .486 4½ outright to Salt Lake (PCL).

PALMETTO INVITATIONAL We're not doing a great job of- night," Lisenby said. "Rylan P-15’S FROM PAGE B1 fensively, but we're going to Williamson pitched a heck of at Riley Park Wednesday figure it out and try to get bet- a ball game. He had us guess- playing a doubleheader on left two in scoring position in Buckner, Kentucky, vs. Sumter ter." ing all night long, he hit his (late) Saturday. The P-15's face Pitt the fifth and stranded runners Friday Some of the P-15's early spots, he did what he needed County, North Carolina, at 11 at second and first in the final Pitt County, North Carolina, vs. plate struggles were likely to do. We just couldn't hit, and Troy, Alabama, 5 p.m. a.m. in the first of four games frame. Sumter vs. Chapin/Newberry, 7:30 due to the D-S starter, Michael that's what I told them down before taking on Troy, Ala- Rylan Williamson came p.m. Love. While not a hard throw- there. We didn't get the hits Saturday bama, in the final game at 6:30 through with a dominant ef- Sumter vs. Pitt County, North Car- er, Love was able to keep the that we needed when we need- p.m. On Sunday, Sumter will fort on the mound, closing olina, 11 a.m. Jets in the game during his ed them. I think we left them Chapin/Newberry vs. Pitt County, face Tallahassee, Florida, at 1 with a 5-hitter in which he North Carolina, 1:30 p.m. five innings on the hill. loaded once at a big point in Chapin/Newberry vs. Troy, Ala- p.m. struck out the final five Jets bama, 4 p.m. "He gave us a chance, and the game, but give him credit. "I don't think we were very batters he faced to tally a total Sumter vs. Troy, Alabama, 6:30 that's what I told him before He did his job. He pitched the p.m. good offensively, even though of 10 strikeouts. Williamson Sunday the game, was to give us a way you expect a fifth-year we got 15 hits," said Sumter went to a 3-ball count on just Tallahassee, Florida, vs. Sumter, 1 chance," said Jets head coach guy to pitch. He did extremely p.m. head coach Curtis Johnson, three of the 27 batters he Hope Mills, North Carolina, vs. Jamey Lisenby, whose team well." whose team moved to 9-6 over- faced, walking two of the Chapin/Newberry, 4 p.m. dropped to 1-12 overall and 0-8 That one bases-loaded situa- all and 7-3 in League III after three. in league play. "He threw tion came in the fifth inning Tuesday's win.. "We're not "He just competed," John- OBP to .727. strikes, they hit him a little as the Jets took advantage of going to win games the way son said of Williamson. "He's "He buys in to what we bit but we made plays behind Sumter's only error of the we want to win games by one of our front line arms and want him to do," Johnson him, but he gave us a chance. night to plate their lone run. doing that. We hit too many a guy we expect to go out and said. "He's buying in to the He just kind of ran out of gas, Chris Parrish reached on the fly balls, our approach wasn't beat people, and he's starting Riley chop and buying in to but it's hot. We figured around infield error, advanced to sec- very good, base running to get in shape a little bit. He playing the way we want him 70-75 pitches and I think he ond as Malcolm Brown drew a wasn't very good, pitching had a year off from pitching to play. He's a great kid, a ended up throwing about 70. walk and scored on Trey was very good, defense was and he's getting into shape great teammate and he's buy- He gave us a good start on the Bolton's pinch-hit single up good for the most part, but and he's competing, and he's ing in to what we want him to mound, and that was pleasing the middle. Leadoff hitter where we're trying to be we've giving us a chance every time do." to see." Tyler Twiford connected for a got to be a little better offen- he goes out there." All nine of the Sumter Love's only two walks of the Riley chop to left that loaded sively than that." Andrew Twitty had a strong starters closed the night with game came in the third, the bases but Eric Lisenby, The first four P-15's batters night at the plate and contin- at least one hit, capped by an where he also hit his only bat- representing the potential all went down on fly balls as ues to take full advantage of infield single to the third base ter of the night but was able tying run, grounded out to Sumter closed out the night limited plate opportunities. side for Joey Pereira in the to escape unscathed after in- second to end the threat. with eight fly ball outs. The Twitty entered the game with seventh. Jacob Holladay, Ryan ducing a Frye fly to center for Frye scored three runs for P-15's also stranded 11 batters, one hit in four official at-bats Moore, Trent Frye and La- the final out. Sumter and drove in another leaving the bases loaded with but had an on-base percent- than Todd had two hits apiece, The Jets, who played Tues- while Moore crossed the plate no runs across in the third age of .625. Tuesday's effort, with Moore and Frye both day's game as the designated twice and added an RBI and hitting into a base-loaded which included a sacrifice connecting for doubles. home team, managed their ground out to plate Pereira in double play to close the bunt, a Riley chop single to "We hit some balls hard late fifth hit off Williamson in the the seventh. Chandler Hunter fourth, once again with no left, an RBI single to right- in the game," Johnson said. form of a pinch-hit single also had a key 2-out hit in the runs on the board. Sumter center and a double down the "We didn't swing the bat very from Da'Jour Neal in the bot- second that capped a 3-run scored two runs in both the left-field line, pushed Twitty's well early in the game, and tom of the seventh. frame to open the P-15's scor- fifth and seventh innings but batting average to .571 and his we've got to figure that out. "Rylan was very good to- ing. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 | B3

10 doubles, four homers, 27 “Leniel will hit in the mid- GONZALEZ FROM PAGE B1 RBI, and a .406 on-base per- dle of our lineup and fill a DRAFT centage. He credits hard need for a left-handed hitting FROM PAGE B1 Gonzalez had DI offers Region X conference tourna- work and Medlin for his power guy," said Inabinet, from Coastal Carolina, West- ment to advance to the East- massive improvement. whose Peach Belt Athletic Even with Ayton, a native ern Carolina, North Caroli- ern District tournament. "I really owe Coach Medlin Conference team went 18-28 of the Bahamas, and Doncic na A&T. However, FMU gave Gonzalez had a team best everything," Gonzalez said. last season. "He registered at the top of the list of inter- him the best financial offer, .414 batting average with "I never had a coach stay on some impressive stats at USC national candidates, the and that helped steer him in seven doubles, 10 home runs me the way he did, but he Sumter. He has the ability to strength of this draft is at the that direction. and 40 runs batted in. His did that because he wanted hit the ball out of the park college level. Power pro- "It was just too good for on-base percentage was al- me to get better. I wouldn't every time he comes to the grams such as Duke (Bagley him to pass up," Medlin said most 150 points higher than be where I am now if it plate, yet also possesses a and Wendell Carter Jr.), of Gonzalez. his batting average at .560. weren't for him. good eye as evidenced by his Michigan State (Jaren Jack- Gonzalez recently found He also had a .679 slugging "I weighed 255 pounds at 64 walks in 93 career games son Jr. and Miles Bridges), out that he was named to the percentage, giving him an the end of high school," with the Fire Ants.” national champion Villanova JBB All-American team. on-base plus slugging per- added the 6-foot-2-inch Gon- Medlin believes even bet- (Mikal Bridges and Donte "Yes sir, that's pretty excit- centage of 1.239. zalez. "When I got to Sumter ter things await Gonzalez. DiVincenzo) and Kentucky ing," he said. "It's a great ac- He garnered first-team he said, 'We've got to do "I think if he continues to (Kevin Knox and Shai Gil- complishment. I'm proud of All-Region honors and was something about the body.' work as hard as he has he geous-Alexander) could have myself for that." named to the Region X All- By the end of my freshman will get the chance to play multiple players taken in the Gonzalez had a tremen- Defensive Team as Gonzalez year I weighed 215." professionally," Medlin said. top 10-15 selections of the dous season for the Fire committed just one error in Francis Marion head "He's a phenomenal young two-round draft, and teams Ants, who went 37-23 and 286 chances. coach Artie Inabinet is man. I couldn't be more ex- looking for point guards won the National Junior Gonzalez had a solid fresh- happy to be getting Gonza- cited for him and more could choose between fresh- College Athletic Association man year, hitting .265 with lez. proud of him." men Trae Young of Oklaho- ma and Collin Sexton of Ala- bama. They could give the NBA a urday, manager John Gibbons said. second straight strong rook- BRAVES FROM PAGE B1 Stroman is 0-5 with a 7.71 ERA in ie class, after Utah’s Dono- seven starts. ... 3B Josh Donaldson van Mitchell, Boston’s Jay- four runs and five hits in five innings. (left calf) left the team Wednesday and son Tatum and 2016 No. 1 Sanchez is 0-2 with a 9.19 ERA in his will continue working out at Toronto’s pick Ben Simmons of Phila- past three starts against the Blue spring training facility in Florida. delphia all helped their Jays. Donaldson will not begin a rehab as- teams advance to at least the Morales hit a two-out drive off signment until he is able to run the second round of the postsea- Sanchez in the first, his sixth, but bases at full speed. son. Suzuki connected in the second, his “I think it’s a transforma- eighth, and Bourjos tied it in the UP NEXT tional class,” Missouri’s Mi- third with his first homer of the sea- Braves: Atlanta is off Thursday be- chael Porter Jr. said. “I think son. fore opening a three-game home se- we’ve got a lot of different Toronto broke the deadlock in the ries against Baltimore on Friday. kinds of players: Deandre, fourth when Randal Grichuk hit an LHP Sean Newcomb (8-2, 2.70 ERA) Marvin, the big dudes who RBI double and Aledmys Diaz followed starts for the Braves. Newcomb has are special, and then me with a sacrifice fly. won eight of his past nine decisions. along with a couple other Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Orioles have not named a start- wings who can do a lot of dif- made it 5-2 with a two-out RBI single Atlanta shortstop Dansby Swanson forces er. ferent things, and then point off A.J. Minter in the seventh. out Toronto’s Justin Smoak (14) on the Blue Jays: RHP Aaron Sanchez guard, Trae, Collin Sexton, front end of a double play during the (3-5, 4.35) starts the opener of a and then I heard that Luka TRAINER’S ROOM Braves’ 5-4 loss on Wednesday in Toronto. four-game series against the An- dude — I ain’t seen much on Braves: Nick Markakis started at gels. Sanchez is 1-0 with a 2.95 ERA him but I heard he’s special, designated hitter, the first time this Blue Jays: RHP Marcus Stroman in three June starts. LHP Tyler too. So I think we’re a great season he hasn’t played one of the cor- (shoulder) will be activated off the dis- Skaggs (6-4, 2.81) starts for Los An- draft, one of the best in a ner outfield spots. abled list to start at the Angels on Sat- geles. while.”

iaries including the Trinity tion in welding, becoming one incomplete and will be an- OBITUARIES Missionary Baptist Church of the best known welders in nounced by Williams Funeral Missionary Society, senior this area and among other Home Inc. MARY ELIZABETH MATHIS of Manning; a sister, Sadie choir, pastor’s aide, senior cit- states. MANNING — Mary Eliza- Rollins of Greer; 11 grandchil- izen’s ministry and several Raymond enlisted in the JAMES C. GIBSON beth "Beth" Brunson Mathis, dren; and numerous great- more. United States Army and MANNING — James Colum- 66, wife of Len DuRant Mathis grandchildren. In addition to her parents served for two years. He re- bus Gibson, 69, husband of Sr., died on Wednesday, June In addition to her husband and husband, she was preced- ceived numerous awards such Sarah Whitfield Gibson, died 20, 2018, at and parents, she was preceded ed in death by her siblings as National Defense Service on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at McLeod Health in death by a son, Raymond and one great-grandchild. Medal, Vietnam Service Palmetto Health Tuomey. Clarendon. Carlisle Coker; and a daugh- Survivors include two Medal, Sharpshooter, 2nd He was born on March 26, Born on Sept. ter, Rose Marie Tomlinson. daughters, Evangelist Shirley Class Gunner Award and 1949, in Davis Station, a son of 1, 1951, in Man- Visitation will be held from (Bishop John L.) Magazine- many more for his outstand- the late Emanuel and Evelyn ning, she was a 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens Ward, Tilly Magazine (Henry) ing service to the Army. Dingle Gibson. daughter of the Funeral Home and other Littles of Charlotte, North He was affectionately The family is receiving MATHIS late William times at the home of her son, Carolina, and Henry Maga- called "Cool Breeze" by his friends at his residence, 1237 Hartwell Jerry Coker, 309 Brockington zine III of Sumter; three motorcycle friends and class- Palm Springs Drive, Man- Brunson and St., Manning. grandchildren; four great- mates. ning. Elizabeth "Chic" Briggs Graveside services will be grandchildren; four sisters-in- He leaves to cherish his pre- These services have been Brunson. She was a member private. law; two brothers-in-law and a cious memories: two sisters, entrusted to Samuels Funeral of Manning United Methodist Stephens Funeral Home & host of nieces, nephews and Willene Mellerson Wilkerson Home LLC of Manning. Church. Crematory, 304 N. Church St., cousins. and Dorothy Frierson How- In addition to her husband, Manning, is in charge of ar- Professional services ren- ard, both of Sumter; three EVA BELL WILSON she is survived by a son, rangements, (803) 435-2179. dered by Palmer Memorial brothers, Charlie, Michael Eva Bell Wilson entered Lenny Mathis (Amanda) of www.stephensfuneralhome.org Chapel Inc. and McKever Frierson, all of eternal rest on June 19, 2018, Winston-Salem, North Caroli- Please visit our website for Sumter; three aunts, Mary L. at McLeod Hospice House, na; and three grandchildren, JOSEPHINE A. MAGAZINE more details at www.palmer- Brunson and Elizabeth Mc- Florence. Tripp Mathis, Virginia Mathis Funeral services for Dea- memorialchapel.com Fadden, both of Sumter, and The family is receiving and Vivian Mathis. coness Josephine Anthony In lieu of flowers, please Mamie Frierson of Maryland; friends at the home of her A graveside service will be Magazine will be held at 11 send memorial donations to and a host of nieces, nephews, granddaughter, Marie Mc- held at 10 a.m. on Friday at a.m. on Friday at Trinity Mis- Trinity Missionary Baptist other relatives and friends. Cullough, 1056 W. Lynches Manning Cemetery with the sionary Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, In addition to his parents, River Road, Lamar. Rev. Kem Thomas and the Church, 155 Wall 155 Wall St., Sumter, SC 29153 Raymond was preceded in Funeral arrangements are Rev. Esta Gilley officiating. St., Sumter, with in honor of Deaconess Jose- death by an infant son, Ty- incomplete and will be an- The family will receive Pastor Larry C. phine Anthony Magazine. rone Frierson; and a brother, nounced by Wilson Funeral friends immediately following Weston officiat- Herbert Lee Mellerson. Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- the graveside service and ing. MAUD S. TURBEVILLE Public viewing will be held ville. other times at the residence, The public Maud Stroud Turbeville, 94, from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's 321 N. Meadow Drive, Man- MAGAZINE may view from 3 widow of Michael C. Turbev- Mortuary. RICHARD WILLIAMS JR. ning. to 7 p.m. today at ille, died on Wednesday, June Mr. Frierson will be placed GREELEYVILLE — Rich- The family would like to Palmer Memori- 20, 2018, at her home. in the church at 10 a.m. on ard Williams Jr., 63, died on thank the staff of McLeod al Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Services will be announced Friday for viewing until the Wednesday, June 20, 2017, at Hospice Clarendon for all of Sumter, and the family will by Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- hour of service. Grand Strand Medical Center, their loving care and atten- receive friends from 6 to 7 neral Home & Crematory, 221 Funeral services will be Myrtle Beach. tion. p.m. Broad St., Sumter, (803) 775- held at 11 a.m. on Friday at He was born on July 21, Memorials may be made to Mrs. Magazine will be 9386. Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- 1954, in Greeleyville, a son of Manning United Methodist placed in the church at 10 a.m. ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, the late Richard Williams Sr. Church, P.O. Box 68, Manning, for viewing until the hour of with the Rev. Dr. Thomas J. and Cleo Gamble Williams. SC 29102 or to a charity of service. Bowman Sr. officiating and The family is receiving one’s choice. Interment will follow at Bishop Bennie L. Kingwood, friends at the home of his Stephens Funeral Home & Hillside Memorial Park, Sum- eulogist. brother and sister-in-law, Crematory, 304 N. Church St., ter. Interment will be held at 11 Daniel and Towanda Wil- Manning, is in charge of ar- The funeral processional a.m. on Monday at Fort Jack- liams, 680 McMilliam Road, rangements, (803) 435-2179. will leave at 10 a.m. on Friday son National Cemetery in Co- Greeleyville. www.stephensfuneralhome.org from the home of her niece, RAYMOND FRIERSON lumbia. These services have been Gloria Smalls, 6 E. Hunter, The family will receive entrusted to Samuels Funeral EDITH D. COKER Sumter. Raymond Frierson passed friends from noon to 6 p.m. Home LLC of Manning. MANNING — Edith Drig- Mrs. Magazine transitioned peacefully from this life early daily at the home of his sister, gers Coker, 95, widow of Carl- on Monday, June 18, 2018, at Monday morning, June 18, 334 Mooneyham Road, Sumter. KANNIE L. BYRD isle Raymond Coker, died on Sumter East Health Rehabili- 2018, after a decline in health. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Kannie Loretta Byrd, 75, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at tation Center. He was born on March 2, Main St., Sumter, is in charge died on Tuesday, June 19, McLeod Health Born in Clarendon County, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, of arrangements. 2018, at her residence in Sum- Clarendon. she was a daughter of the late to the late Hasker and Jose- Online memorials may be ter. Born on May Gregg and Bessie Rhodes An- phine Frierson. Raymond re- sent to the family at jobsmor- Born in Bronx, New York, 16, 1923, in Barri- thony and the widow of Dea- ceived Christ during the early [email protected] or visit us on she was a daughter of the late neau, she was a con Henry Magazine Sr. Mrs. years of his life. He was a the web at www.jobsmortuary. Moses Lawson and Henrietta daughter of the Magazine was formerly em- member of Union Station net. Stukes Moses and stepdaugh- late Wayne and ployed by Georgia Pacific Co., AME Church, Mechanicsville ter of the late Henry Moses COKER Marie McKenzie Sumter. She also assisted her United Methodist Church, SHIRLEY L. BLACK Jr. Driggers. She husband in their family- Victory Church and Break- Shirley L. Black, 78, widow Funeral arrangements are was a member of owned business, the former through Covenant Christian of Abe Black, died on Wednes- incomplete and will be an- Horse Branch Free Will Bap- "Henry’s Tailor Shop." Center, under the leadership day, June 20, 2018, at Palmetto nounced by Palmer Memorial tist Church. Mrs. Magazine began her of Pastor Roosevelt Way, until Health Tuomey. Chapel Inc. She is survived by three Christian experience at Meli- he was unable to attend regu- Born on June 18, 1940, in sons, Glenn E. Coker (Sandy) na Presbyterian Church in larly. He attended Moore Ele- Clarendon County, she was a of Moncks Corner, and Jerry Sardinia. After moving to mentary School in Sumter daughter of Ferdinand and L. Coker (Judy) and G. Ricky Sumter, she and her family and graduated from Lincoln Ida Conyers Leonard. Coker, both of Manning; three became lifelong members of High School in 1965. Raymond The family will receive rela- daughters, Mary Coker Hin- Trinity Missionary Baptist furthered his education at tives and friends at the home, son (Jim), Lois Coker Harvin Church. She served faithfully Sumter Area Technical Col- 39 2nd Ave. and Brenda Gayle Coker, all in many of her church auxil- lege and received his certifica- Funeral arrangements are B4 | THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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In love but confused ate for an investment adviser? We met at an antique store Betty in Florida and now have an extensive DEAR IN LOVE — Something is stamp collection together. definitely wrong with this pic- DEAR BETTY — A token gift Wanting this joy to last for- ture. Sometimes confrontation would be thoughtful. Some- ever, I proposed to her. I is healthy. Don’t waste anoth- thing they could use at one couldn’t imagine a happier life er moment waiting for the girl time or another might be a for both of us, until I discov- to level with you. Tell her nice picture frame for their ered that she is already en- what her mother told you and home. Be sure to include a gaged. Her mother informed ask if it is true. If it is, she thoughtful note with it, wish- Clive Probert 6/21/18 me that she had accepted a needs to explain. 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