Excellent credit score can lead to savings C1 PANORAMA Joint jazz bands concert Monday Sumter High, SCCB groups continue spring tradition A5 SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 $1.75 SPORTS: East Clarendon softball tops Lake View 8-3 B1 Trustees to meet Monday Agenda to include 2018 draft budget

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The Sumter School Board of Trustees will be allowing the general public to comment on its draft district budget for next school year at its next board meeting, scheduled for Monday night at Oakland Prima- ry School. WANT TO GO? JESSICA STEPHENS / THE SUMTER ITEM WHAT: Sumter School Dr. Sarah Blackwell of Ark Veterinary Services flushes out Jackpot’s teeth before floating them on Friday morning. A A public hear- ing on the 2018 Board of Trustees’ meeting horse’s teeth will continue to grow, making the process necessary to avoid teeth overgrowth. WHERE: Oakland Primary fiscal year bud- School, 5415 Oakland Drive get is listed on WHEN: 6 p.m. on Monday the board’s agenda for its More than just horse sense regular monthly board meeting that night. In a public statement released Young veterinarian travels last week concerning the dis- trict’s current financial crisis, hundreds of miles daily board Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney mentioned Mon- MCGHANEY day’s budget hearing and said to care for large animals “the board welcomes communi- BY JIM HILLEY ty attendance and input” at the meeting. [email protected] On a recent cool morning north of Dalzell, SEE COMMENT, PAGE A12 Jackpot, a 13-year-old quarter horse, was ea- gerly grazing on some fresh green grass as Dr. Sarah Blackwell prepared to do some dental work on the chestnut gelding. Blackwell went Concert benefits over the horse, checking his coat and listening to his heartbeat hungry children with a stetho- scope before ad- ministering a Feed My Starving Children event sedative so she could “float” the features variety of musicians horse. For city slick- FROM STAFF REPORTS ers who don’t JESSICA STEPHENS / THE SUMTER ITEM know, “floating” Mayesville Presbyterian Church will pres- Blackwell, a large-animal veter- a horse means ent a concert to benefit Feed My Starving inarian, serves parts of South grinding down Children at 7 p.m. Thursday in the church’s Carolina and North Carolina. sharp points and sanctuary. Admission is a cash donation in extra growth on any amount to benefit the Christian nonprof- the horse’s teeth. Even for horses whose teeth it organization committed to feeding hungry match up well top and bottom, the teeth must children. be occasionally ground down because they The performance slate comprises a variety grow continuously, much like a rodent’s. of accomplished musicians and musical After the horse was sedated, Blackwell and styles. the horse’s owner, Chase Walston, removed the The critically acclaimed Crestwood High horse’s bridle and put on a speculum to keep School Choir will open the concert with se- the horse’s mouth open. lections from the classical repertoire, as well “Horses are not like small animals. You have MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM as high-energy spirituals, such as “The Bat- Blackwell gives Jackpot the horse a physical exam before tle of Jericho” and “Rockin’ Jerusalem.” SEE BLACKWELL, PAGE 11 floating his teeth on Friday in Dalzell. SEE CONCERT, PAGE 11

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Rembert man Firefly display at Congaree begins soon charged with BY JIM HILLEY the fireflies when he moved to the area tivities and information booths, he [email protected] and started working at the park in May said. of 2015. “Every night we will have staff in the criminal sexual Residents of the area who make the “I came in during the day for a cou- park that will be available to share short trip to Congaree National Park ple of days and somebody told me about the fireflies and give recommen- near Eastover can see a spectacular about this; I had never heard of it,” he dations of where to see them,” he said. conduct and rare event most evenings begin- said. “I came one evening with my wife, Visitors to the park are asked to ob- ning in a week or so. and it just blew us away. It was just the serve some viewing etiquette, he said. FROM STAFF REPORTS That is when visitors to the park can most amazing experience.” “We are going to have a lot of people see the firefly species Photuris frontalis Scientists have not yet determined out here in the evening,” he said. “Keep Sumter County Sheriff’s Of- put on its spectacular synchronized dis- how to predict exactly when they will the noise down, and if you bring a fice investigators arrested a play. come out each spring, he said. flashlight, be sure it is one with a red Rembert man on Thursday “It’s a natural phenomenon,” said “A lot of it has to do with the soil filter or even some red cellophane with after he allegedly forced his Park Ranger Craig Cunningham. “They temperature and the moisture; it is de- a rubber band,” Cunningham said. way into a residence and and tend to show up from mid-May to mid- pendent on weather and heat and tem- Cunningham said the park will prob- sexually assault- June — it might be earlier, it might be perature,” Cunningham said. “We are ably have some flashlights as well. ed a 71-year-old later, but it tends to be around mid- trying to get to the point we can actual- Parking will be limited, he warned. woman shortly May.” ly be more predictive of when they are “We encourage people to car pool; after 1 a.m. that It is a phenomenon seen in only a few going to be active.” this is one of the busiest times of the day. places in the country and around the The visitors center at the park will year here at the park.” Van Curtis world, he said. have extended hours from May 20 to There is no fee to enter the park, he “Jody” Mungo II, “We are all used to seeing them in June 10, he said, remaining open until 9 said. Camping is $10 at the Long Leaf 44, of McLeod our backyards as they light up individ- p.m. Campground, $5 at the Bluff Camp- MUNGO II Chapel Road, ually,” he said. “But for about a two The park itself is open 24 hours. ground and backcountry camping is Rembert, was week period they will actually synchro- “You will see the fireflies best once free. transported to Sumter-Lee Re- nize for a couple of hours every night, the sun goes down, which this time of “You should have a great time,” he gional Detention Center and is they will actually light up at the same year is close to 8:30 or 9 p.m.,” he said. said. charged with first degree bur- time.” On Saturday, May 27, the park will For more information, call Congaree glary and first degree criminal Cunningham said he was unaware of have a Firefly Festival with guided ac- National Park at (803) 776-4396. sexual conduct, states a news release from the sheriff’s of- fice. After the attack the victim was able to go to a neighbor’s Sunday best house where she contacted au- thorities about 1:50 a.m. Mungo became a suspect during the investigation and officers obtained warrants after receiving corroborating information. Sheriff Anthony Dennis said Mungo had an item thought to belong to the victim in his pos- session when he was arrested on Thursday. More charges may be filed as the investigation continues, states the release.

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AP FILE PHOTO Only one person is left of the 62 passengers and crew who survived when the Hindenburg burst into flames on May 6, 1937. Last Hindenburg survivor, 88, recalls: ‘Air was on fire’

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — worker on the ground also died. Thunderstorms and wind had The U.S. Commerce Depart- Central Carolina Technical delayed the Hindenburg’s ar- ment determined the accident College held two gradua- rival in New Jersey from Ger- was caused by a leak of the tion ceremonies Friday at many on May 6, 1937. The fa- hydrogen that kept the airship the Sumter County Civic ther of 8-year-old Werner aloft. It mixed with air, caus- Center. Jamie Burrell deco- Doehner headed to his cabin ing a fire. “The theory that a rated her mortar board cap, after using his movie camera brush discharge ignited such noting her Nursing Associ- to shoot some scenes of Lake- mixture appears most proba- ate Degree in Applied Sci- hurst Naval Air Station from ble,” the department’s report ence and becoming a Regis- the airship’s dining room. said. tered Nurse. “We didn’t see him again,” Eight decades later, recalled Doehner, now 88 and Doehner is the only one left to RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM the only person left of the 62 remember what it was like on passengers and crew who sur- the Hindenburg that night. A vived the fire that killed his ceremony commemorating father, sister and 34 other the disaster will took place at souls 80 years ago Saturday. the crash site Saturday night. Doehner and his parents, Interest in the disaster re- older brother and sister were mains strong as ever, Jablons- returning from a vacation in ki said. Germany and planned to trav- The Hindenburg, Doehner el on the 804-foot-long Hinden- said, is “something you don’t burg to Lakehurst, then fly to forget.” Newark and board a train in nearby New York City to take them home to Mexico City, where Doehner’s father was a pharmaceutical executive. The children would have pre- ferred the decks and public McLeod rooms of an ocean liner because space was tight on the airship, Doehner said in a rare tele- Health phone interview this week with The Associated Press from his Celebrates home in Parachute, Colorado. Their mother brought games to keep the children Nurses Week busy. They toured the control car and the catwalks inside the hydrogen-filled Hinden- May 6 - 12 burg. They could see an ice field as they crossed the At- lantic Ocean, he remembered. As the Hindenburg arrived at its destination, flames began Our Nurses to flicker on top of the ship. Hydrogen, exposed to air, fueled an inferno. The front Touch Lives section of the Hindenburg pitched up and the back sec- Every Day. tion pitched down. “Suddenly the air was on fire,” Doehner said. “We were close to a window, and my mother took my broth- er and threw him out. She grabbed me and fell back and then threw me out,” he said. “She tried to get my sister, but she was too heavy, and my mother decided to get out by the time the zeppelin was nearly on the ground.” His mother had broken her hip. “I remember lying on the ground, and my brother told me to get up and to get out of there.” Their mother joined them and asked a steward to get her daughter, whom he At McLeod Health, our dedicated nurses are among the carried out of the burning wreckage. very best. Over the years, nursing has progressed from A bus took the survivors to an infirmary, where, Doehner traditional nursing care to more than 100 nursing specialties. said, a nurse gave him a nee- dle to burst his blisters. Th ough times have changed, our mission remains the same - From there, the family was taken to Point Pleasant Hospi- Today, improving lives through exceptional care. Day in and day out, tal. Doehner had burns to his face, both hands and down his they touch thousands of lives with their expert hands and right leg from the knee. His We Say mother had burns to her face, compassionate hearts. both legs and both hands. His Th ank You brother had several burns on his face and right hand. His sister died early in the To Our morning. He would remain in the hos- 2000 Nurses. pital for three months before going to a hospital in New York City in August for skin grafts. He was discharged in January, and the boy, a Ger- Th ank you to all our nurses for their tireless man speaker, had learned some English. commitment to outstanding care. “Burns take a long time to heal,” he said. The family returned to Mexi- co City, where funerals were held for Doehner’s father and sister, who were among the 35 FLORENCE | CHERAW | CLARENDON | DARLINGTON | DILLON | LORIS | SEACOAST fatalities of the 97 passengers and crew aboard the airship. A A4 | SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 LOCAL THE SUMTER ITEM Rules can’t deliver what they seem to promise

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PHOTOS PROVIDED The SCCB Jazz Band, comprising mainly musicians from the Sumter Community Concert Band, will play some standard jazz pieces and some more contemporary music with a jazz beat during its joint concert with the Sumter High Jazz Ensemble on Monday night. Jazz bands present joint concert Sumter High, SCCB ensembles continue springtime tradition

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ne of the most highly anticipated concerts each spring is the joint performance of the Sumter O High School Jazz Ensemble and the SCCB (Sumter Community Concert Band) Jazz Band. The two groups will share the Patriot Hall stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Each band will play its own or aesthetically significant.” set during the concert, with Considered by many to be the SCCB Jazz Band opening the greatest jazz composer, the program. As the curtains Duke Ellington wrote “Mood part, the Indigo,” which remains pop- band will ular today. Ellington’s play band played it in concert Glenn for about 50 years, and it Miller’s has been covered by nu- “Moonlight Serenade,” its merous other artists, from theme song. Tony Bennett and Frank The swing tune dates Sinatra to Brenda Lee and from 1939 and was also Annie Lennox. The Sumter High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Tori Stoudenmier, will present its annual concert with Miller’s signature tune. “Take Five,” recorded the Sumter Community Concert Band’s Jazz Band at 7 p.m. Monday in Patriot Hall. Bandleader and Trumpet originally by the Dave Br- player Rick Mitchum ubeck Quartet, was Washington Jr. and George that also includes two Elling- McPartland, the late pianist said he’s not sure how written by Bru- Benson; Sade’s “Smooth Oper- ton pieces, as well as one by and host of S.C. Educational long it’s been the SCCB beck’s alto sax- ator,” Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Billy Strayhorn, who wrote Radio’s “Piano Jazz.” Jazz Band’s theme song, ophonist, Duke,” a tribute to Ellington, several pieces for the Ellington Also on the SHS Jazz En- “but probably since the Paul Des- and Michael Jackson’s “Billie band. semble’s program are the less- 1980s, when (the late mond, for the Jean.” Ellington’s “Don’t Get er known “Madrid” by com- SCCB director) Pat Vel- quartet’s The SCCB Jazz Band will Around Much Anymore,” with poser and conductor Erik Mo- tre started the jazz “Time Out” album. present its annual Big Band arrangement by Mark Taylor, rales, who also arranged Hank band.” The name comes Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. on Sat- has a catchy tune and lyrics Levy’s “Whiplash” for jazz Miller will also be rep- from the unusual urday, June 10, at the Lake- that have a rejected lover sing- band. “I Found a New Baby,” resented by another of time signature, 5/4. wood High School Performing ing about staying home rather arranged by Mark Taylor, is a his most popular Sax, drums and Arts Center, and the Sumter than going to places that re- fun piece with the flavor of tunes, “In the Mood.” piano are highlight- Community Concert Band will mind him of happier times. New Orleans. Although he didn’t ed in the original ar- present its final concert of the “Second Line” from the Duke’s The public is invited to the write it, Miller’s 1939 rangement. season at Patriot Hall on New Orleans Suite, is a swing- combined concert by the SCCB recording remains the Listen also for the Mother’s Day, May 14. ing tune that features clarinet. Jazz Band and the Sumter standard. In fact, it was in- SCCB Jazz Band’s jazzy ver- The SHS Jazz Ensemble, di- Strayhorn’s “Royal Garden High School Jazz Ensemble ducted into the Library of sions of “Soulful Strut,” made rected by Tori Stoudenmier, Blues” is also a swing number, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Pa- Congress National Recording popular by Young-Holt Unlim- will take the stage for the sec- recorded by many jazz artists, triot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. Registry for recordings consid- ited and later recorded by ond half of the concert. including Ellington, Louis Admission is free, and there is ered “culturally, historically such jazz artists as Grover They’ve selected a program Armstrong and Marian ample free parking. Mystery plant is member of the mint family

BY JOHN T. NELSON ent whorls or rings along the than 800 species found world- ically similar rock types. Curator, USC Herbarium upper part of the stem, and the wide, except for Australia. Its corolla tends to be bright petals are always fused togeth- The ancient Romans valued sky-blue, with two white er. Most members of the family various species of Salvia as blotches on the lower lip. Its “Here’s flowers for you; have a corolla featuring an important medicinal herbs, in leaves are coarsely toothed, Hot lavender, mints, savoury, upper and a lower lip, the latter addition to the culinary use- with tissue of the blade marjoram …” structure sometimes affording fulness of some. In fact, the stretching down either side of — A Winter’s Tale, a good landing platform for vis- name Salvia comes from the the leaf stalk. These leaves re- act 4, scene 4 iting bees. Latin verb meaning “to heal.” semble, somewhat, those of a A single flower will contain The genus is highly valued stinging nettle. Shakespeare was obviously either two or four stamens, de- for gardens: corollas range When you try to distinguish fond of flowers. One of his fa- pending on the genus. Each among different species from this plant from a nettle, check vorite plant families was the flower is capable of producing some of the bluest of blues to out the flowers, and you won’t mint family. I think it’s my fa- four dry, one-seeded nutlets. white, pink, peach, violet and be fooled — you’ll be sage. vorite family, too. The foliage is frequently pun- brilliant red. Now our mystery The four plants mentioned gent and stinky, or pleasantly plant is a Southeastern sage, Answer: “Nettle-leaf sage,” Sal- by Perdita in Shakespeare’s aromatic; most of these smells barely reaching north into via urticifolia story are aromatic herbs, come from volatile oils pro- Pennsylvania and just reach- which we classify as members duced by tiny glands on the fo- PHOTO PROVIDED ing northern Florida. It John Nelson is the curator of of the mint family, or Lamiace- liage and/or stems. Of course, Many gardeners will recognize stretches west through the Ap- the A.C. Moore Herbarium at ae. There are many additional some members of this famous this mystery plant as a species of palachians into Kentucky and the University of South Caroli- members. plant family don’t have much sage, in the genus Salvia. Tennessee, but it is not partic- na, in the Department of Bio- All of these species groups, of a smell. And although this ularly common anywhere. It’s logical Sciences, Columbia SC or genera, share a number of family offers a number of Many gardeners will correct- a perennial and is fond of dry 29208. As a public service, the features, including a square (or beautiful wildflowers, some of ly recognize our mystery plant forests of the Piedmont and Herbarium offers free plant at least squarish) stem, and op- the species are aggravating as a species of sage, in the Mountains, often in rocky identifications. For more infor- posite leaves (two together at a weeds — maybe you’ve heard genus Salvia. This is probably places. Some evidence sug- mation, visit www.herbarium. single node). The flowers are of “Florida betony,” Stachys the largest genus within the gests that it is especially org, call (803) 777-8196 or email frequently arranged in appar- floridana. mint family, with perhaps more happy over limestone or chem- [email protected]. A6 | SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 PANORAMA THE SUMTER ITEM WEDDINGS McCurry-Weeks ORANGEBURG — Cassan- late Mr. Weeks, all of Sumter. Atkinson-Nettles dra Elizabeth McCurry of He graduated from Wilson Orangeburg and Robert Hall in 2011 and from the MOUNT PLEASANT — Caro- Mason Weeks of Sumter University of South Carolina line Legare Atkinson and John were united in marriage at 6 in 2015 with a Bachelor of Snowden Wilson Nettles, both p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Science in Global Supply of Charleston, were united in St. Andrews United Method- Chain and Operations Man- marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, ist Church. agement. He is employed as May 6, 2017, at the Cooper River The bride is the daughter an e-commerce data analyst Room at Mount Pleasant Me- of Mr. and Mrs. Robert at Sealed Air Corp. in Char- morial Waterfront Park. Frank McCurry Jr. of Or- lotte. The bride is the daughter of angeburg, and the grand- The Rev. Robert Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Ray Her- daughter of Mrs. James Win- and the Rev. Ryan Rike offici- ring of Manning and Mr. James ston Hill and the late Mr. ated at the ceremony. MRS. ROBERT MASON WEEKS Frierson Atkinson Sr. of Salu- Carlisle Esmond Shuler and Music was provided by Ca- da, North Carolina, and the Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frank pers Bartow Bull, organist; Ellerey Shuler. granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. McCurry, all of Holly Hill. Richard Irwin Davis, pianist; The bridegroom's father William DuPree Atkinson Sr. of She graduated from Orange- Haley Marshe Calore, violin- served as best man. Groomsmen Mullins and the late Dr. and burg Preparatory Schools in ist; and Robert Frank Mc- were Zachary Dollard deMoya, Mrs. Thomas Marion Davis of 2011 and from the University Curry and Robert Frank Mc- Marion Patrick McCurry, Rob- MRS. JOHN NETTLES Manning. She graduated from of South Carolina in 2015 Curry Jr., vocalists. ert Frank McCurry III, Timothy the College of Charleston and with a Bachelor of Science in The bride was given in John Olson, Timothy Blane Rus- the Medical University of South Brookens served as matrons of Exercise Science. She is pur- marriage by her parents and sell Jr. and Ernest McCray Carolina College of Nursing. honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. suing a Master's degree in escorted by her father. Weeks IV. Junior groomsman She is employed by MUSC Chil- Sarah Marsh Hance, Rosa Miles Human Nutrition from Win- Emily Rutledge Shirer was Caden Beckett Shuler. dren's Hospital as a pediatric Purvis, Ashley Taylor Smith throp University. served as maid of honor. The reception was held at the cardiology nurse. and Mrs. Kristen Kelley The bridegroom is the son Bridesmaids were Margaret home of the bride's grandmoth- The bridegroom is the son of Thompson. of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mc- Clare Fender, Erin Marie er in the Providence community Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mason The bridegroom's father Cray Weeks III, and the McGivern, Lindsay Tripp of Holly Hill. Nettles Jr. of Mount Pleasant served as best man. Grooms- grandson of Mrs. Turner Au- Olson, Sarah Elizabeth Py- The rehearsal party was held and Mrs. Nancy Nash Wilson of men were Mr. Thomas Wayne gustus Green and the late lant, Jessica Ryan Seal and at Orangeburg Country Club. Sumter, and the grandson of Baker, Mr. Tyson Anthony Mr. Green and Mrs. Ernest Barbara Madison Weeks. Ju- The couple will reside in Rock Mrs. John Snowden Wilson and Brown, Mr. Richard Lauren McCray Weeks Jr. and the nior bridesmaid was Rowan Hill. the late Mr. Wilson and the late Parrott Booth, Mr. Adam James Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mason Dinkins and Mr. Robert Mason Nettles Sr., all of Sumter. He at- Nettles III. tended Clemson University. He Also participating were is employed by Energy One Sarah Albritton Grimsley and DeLoach-Aycock America in Fleet Management. Claudia Adele Grimsley, pro- The Very Rev. David William gram attendants, and Mrs. Ben- GUYTON, Georgia — Dani- grandson of Mrs. Calhoun Tackaberry Thurlow officiated jamin Edward Grimsley, scrip- elle Christina DeLoach of El- Aycock Sr. of Sumter and the at the ceremony. ture reader. labell, Georgia, and George late Mr. Aycock, and the late Music was provided by Mr. The reception was held at the Calhoun Aycock III of Colum- Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth De- and Mrs. Gordon Tedeschi, or- Cooper River Room. bia were united in marriage Barry. He graduated from ganist and violinist. The rehearsal party was held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 6, Dreher High School in Co- The bride was escorted by at The Country Club of 2017, at Woodlawn Plantation lumbia. He is employed in her father. Charleston. and Gardens. sales management in Savan- Mrs. Mary Kathryn Gatlin The couple will reside in The bride is the daughter nah. Hulme and Mrs. Blake Oliver Charleston. of Danny and Wanda De- Mr. Joe Holloway Sr. of El- Loach of Ellabell, and the labell Church of Christ offici- granddaughter of Barbra ated at the ceremony. Womble and the late Jerry Escorted by her father, the Womble of Pooler, Georgia, bride wore a fit-and-flare lace MR., MRS. GEORGE C. AYCOCK III and the late Mr. and Mrs. Del- gown and carried a broach Faw-Cline mus DeLoach of Statesboro, bouquet made from loved Daniel Rice and Jason Wil- Georgia. She graduated from ones' jewelry. liams served as bestmen. Larsen Faw and Jake Scott Savannah Technical College Jessica Drew served as ma- Groomsmen were Dr. Calhoun Cline, both of Sumter, were of Savannah with an Associ- tron of honor. Bridesmaids Aycock Jr., Joel Chumley, Josh united in marriage at 6 p.m. ate's Degree in Health Sci- were Candice DeLoach, Bivins and Daniel DeLoach. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at Trini- ence. She is employed by St. Heather Tolmie, Wendy Dela- Blaze Drew served as ring bearer. ty United Methodist Church in Joseph's Hospital in Savan- hunt and Ashley Stockton. The reception and rehearsal Sumter. nah. Junior bridesmaid was Joce- party were held at Woodlawn The bride is the daughter of The bridegroom is the son lyn Delahunt. RaeLynn De- Plantation and Gardens. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Hansford of retired Dr. Calhoun Aycock Loach, Madison Leon and Following a wedding trip to Faw of Sumter, and the grand- Jr. of Sumter and Susan De- Austynn Delahunt served as Negril, Jamaica, the couple will daughter of Mrs. Phyllis Faw Berry of Columbia, and the flower girls. reside in Guyton, Georgia. and the late Jethro Hansford Faw and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison Hensley, all of Winston-Salem, North Caro- lina. She graduated from the ENGAGEMENTS University of South Carolina ployed as a fashion consul- with a Bachelor of Arts in Visu- MRS. JAKE SCOTT CLINE tant at Just the Thing in Co- al Communication. She is em- Riner-Crolley lumbia. ployed by Continental Tire the bride wore a Martina Liana Dean and Wendy Riner of The bridegroom-elect is Americas, LLC, in Sumter. gown of lace, tulle and satin Lancaster announce the en- the grandson of Chad Beck- The bridegroom is the son of with a lace illusion skirt and gagement of their daughter, ham and the late Margaret Ms. Diane Merck Cline of Sum- lace detailing along the back. Allison Riner of Lancaster, E. Beckham, Danny Crolley ter and Mr. Scott Willard Cline She carried a bouquet of gar- to Dolan Crolley of Sumter, and Nancy Crolley, all of of Tucson, Arizona, and the den roses, Dusty Miller, euca- son of Greg and Yoli Crolley Lancaster. He graduated grandson of the late Mr. and lyptus and ranunculus tied of Sumter. from the University of South Mrs. Ronald Leroy Merck of with silk ribbon. The bride-elect is the Carolina with a Bachelor of Sumter and the late Mr. and Caroline Turner Cromer granddaughter of Nancy Science Degree in Physical Mrs. Raymond Moll of Hubert, served as matron of honor. Adams and the late Waddell Education. He is employed as North Carolina, and the late Bridesmaids were Amanda Bo- "Pete" Adams and the late a physical education and Mr. Ronald Leroy Cline of New chette Ayers, Anna Burnet Marvin and Jane Riner, all health teacher at Kelly Mill York. He graduated from Cen- Evert, Ashleigh Hood King, of Lancaster. She graduated Middle School in Blythewood CROLLEY, MISS RINER tral Carolina Technical College Drew Elizabeth McKnight, from the University of South and at Spring Valley High with an Associate of Science Nancy Hayes Cromer Owens, Carolina with a Bachelor of School in Columbia as head The wedding is planned for Degree in Graphic Engineering Catherine Beaty Tapp, Lauren Science in Retail-Fashion junior varsity baseball July 1, 2017, at The Farm at and from the University of Lee Thompson and Whitney Merchandising. She is em- coach. Ridgeway in Ridgeway. South Carolina with a Bachelor Elizabeth Townes. Charlotte of Science in Business Admin- Jane Hanz served as flower girl. istration. He is employed by Tyler Austin Cline served as Thompson Construction Group best man. Groomsmen were Inc. in Sumter. Chad LaVerne Arrants, Mark Coker-Windham Along with the Rev. Dr. A. Anthony Ayers, Justin Wade Stephen Holler, the ceremony Cromer, Jared Hansford Faw, Mr. and Mrs. Parrish W. Science in Nursing. was officiated by the Rev. Spencer Harrison Faw and Coker of Alcolu announce The bridegroom-elect is the Thomas E. Hensley. Ralph Burke Lester. Connor the engagement of their grandson of the late Mr. and Music was directed by Walter Anthony Ayers served as ring daughter, Andrea Lynn Mrs. Cecil F. Windham Sr. of Samuel Wilson Jr. and provided bearer. Coker of Alcolu, to Michael Manning and Mr. Roland L. by Kenneth Green II and Thom- The bride's parents held the Lee Windham of Manning, Richardson and the late Mrs. as Langford, trumpeters, Trini- reception at La Piazza. son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale S. Kathrynn A. DeBow Richard- ty Quartet, vocalists, and string The rehearsal party was held Windham of Manning. son of Sumter. He is em- quartet, Lauren Decker, Krys- at Cain's Mill Club. The bride-elect is the ployed with SEFA Construc- tin Cote, Ramonta Lee and Mi- Following a wedding trip to granddaughter of Mr. and tion as a pipe-fitter. chael Baier. Asheville, North Carolina, the Mrs. Jerry E. Coker of Alcolu The wedding is planned for Escorted by her father, the couple resides in Sumter. and Mr. Eddie D. Freeman May 20, 2017, at The and the late Mrs. Betty M. O'Donnell House in Sumter., Freeman of Manning. She • • • MISS COKER, WINDHAM plans to graduate in May The couple is registered at from the University of South Walmart, www.walmart.com, Carolina with a Bachelor of and Bed Bath and Beyond, www.bedbathandbeyond.com. THE SUMTER ITEM EDUCATION SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 | A7

spent April 28 performing community The 2017-18 teachers of the year were SCISA STATE SCIENCE FAIR service projects for John K. Crosswell pinned, and last year’s teachers of the Eighth-grader Alex Vincent won first Home for Children, McElveen Manor, year, formerly known as Junior Teach- place in the behavioral science junior Morningside of Sumter and Sumter Se- ers of the Year, were elevated to Senior division and was awarded overall first nior Services. The senior service proj- Teachers of the Year. The outgoing Se- place in the junior division. Keegan Dis- ect was coordinated by the school coun- nior Teachers of the Year were recog- telzweig, a fifth-grader, won first place selor, Elizabeth Hyatt. The Nike Service nized for their two years of service to in the physical science division. Alyssa Club donated more than 50 purses filled the Teacher Forum. Law, a ninth-grader, won first place in with water bottles and personal items Elementary Teachers of the Year for the general science senior division. PHOTO PROVIDED to the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands. the 2017-18 school year are: Alice Drive Eleventh-grader Bella Crowe won first From left, Central Carolina Technical Col- The club, advised by Micki Harritt, is Elementary School, Danielle Last; place in the behavioral science senior lege students Clayton Possert, Christian led by president and senior Maggie Cherryvale Elementary School, Steven division. Frey, Thomas Shotwell, Daquan McCray, Segars. C. Palmer; Crosswell Drive Elementary School, Erica Wright; F.J. DeLaine Ele- PLANT LIFE WORKSHOP HELD Myles Rumbold and Robert Harllee at- COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS ON COLUMBIA CAMPUS tended the South Carolina Technical Col- mentary School, Jamay Baez-Bethune; lege 35th Annual Welding Skills Competi- As of April 20, 96 percent of the 56 High Hills Elementary School, Desirae’ Dr. Arlene Marturano, director of the tion. members of the senior class received J. Lowery; Kingsbury Elementary SC Garden-based Learning Network, merit-based scholarship offers totaling School, Leroy E. Steigerwalt III; conducted a workshop for the Colum- Central Carolina Technical more than $3.4 million to a four-year Lemira Elementary School, Shamarla bia Campus students on April 18. The College college or university. The following is a D. Hart; Manchester Elementary students learned about plant life and partial list of scholarship recipients School, Kendall M. Jones; Millwood El- planted their personal salad gardens in WELDING STUDENTS COMPETE compiled from information submitted ementary School, Wanda Williams; buckets. to the college counselor, Diane Richard- Oakland Primary School, Erica Denise Six of CCTC's welding students com- son. Clemson University offered Sean Harrell; Pocalla Springs Elementary CHARACTER EDUCATION peted in the South Carolina Technical Jackson a Palmetto Pact Scholarship, School, LaTonya E. Alston; R.E. Davis Each month the Generals at Thom- College 35th Annual Welding Skills and the University of South Carolina Elementary School, Stacey Lynette as Sumter Academy focus on one Competition held at Spartanburg Com- offered Lane Herlong a Presidential Wilson; Rafting Creek Elementary character trait that should be in- munity College on April 20-21. The stu- Scholarship. Anderson University of- School, Angela Burley; Shaw Heights stilled in the lives of all young people. dents who attended the competition are fered a Denmark Scholarship to Anna Elementary School, Patricia Wilcox; This is done through class discus- Thomas Shotwell, Christian Frey, Clay- Katherine Graves, the College of Wilder Elementary School, Erica M. sions, Scripture, posters and daily liv- ton Possert, Myles Rumbold, Robert Charleston offered a Jasper Adams Jefferson; and Willow Drive Elementa- ing. Harllee and Daquan McCray. Thomas Scholarship to Lauren Elizabeth El- ry School, Monica Johnson McClam. These Generals were recognized for Shotwell placed third in Category 1: more, and Wingate University offered Middle School Teachers of the Year exemplifying the February trait of in- Aluminum Tee joint welded with Gas an Academic Merit Scholarship to Nat- are: Alice Drive Middle School, Leslie dividuality: Tungsten Arc Welding in the vertical alie Ardis and a Trustee Scholarship to W. Lloyd; Bates Middle School, Cindy Lower School: position, Carbon Steel Tee Joint welded Patrick Bell. Charleston Southern Uni- Jo Seckel; Chestnut Oaks Middle Sixth — Meghan Lasica and with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding in the versity offered Easton Ward a Universi- School, Joyce Grant Perkins; Ebenezer Vaughn Nedderman; vertical position and Carbon Steel V- ty Scholarship, and the Savannah Col- Middle School, Sharon A. Cheek; Fur- Seventh — Jacob Crowe and Logan groove welded with Gas Metal Arc lege of Art and Design offered Hannah man Middle School, Ashley Cappel- Scruggs; Welding in the vertical position. Pauley an Achievement Honors Schol- mann; Hillcrest Middle School, Karen Eighth — Grace Bischoff and Jar- Daquan McCray placed second in Cate- arship. — Sean Hoskins Newman; and Mayewood Middle rett Huettmann; gory 6: Stainless Steel Three Inch Sch. School, Zachariah Lowe. Ninth — Sarah Prynne and Callum 40 Pipe in the 6G position welded with University of South Carolina High school and additional programs O’Rourke; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. — Cathe- Teachers of the Year are: Crestwood 10th — Ethan Roberson and Brian- rine M. Wood Sumter High School, Melissa W. Jackson; na Rudd; Wilson Hall TEENS EARN DIPLOMAS, DEGREES Lakewood High School, Danielle Tay 11th — Carson Hendrix and Garrett Alexander; Sumter High School, Dana Hassler; and ALEXANDER NAMED STATE TEACHER More than one-third of Americans L. Mitchell; Brewington Academy, 12th — Jacob Stewart and Astin OF THE YEAR have earned a postsecondary degree. Shamekia G. Adams; and Sumter Ca- Coleman Few obtain one as a teenager. But when reer and Technology Center, James These Generals were recognized for Teresa O’Hare Alexander was named high school senior Noah Bittinger Hemby Smith. exemplifying the March trait of coop- the State Middle School Teacher of the crosses the stage as Salutatorian at the Superintendent J. Frank Baker an- eration: Year by the S.C. Independent School Crestwood High School graduation, he nounced the three finalists, known as K4 — Emilee Schule; Association. After being selected by her will be a few months away from some- Sumter School District Honor Roll K5 — Abby Lincoln and Grayson peers at the school, Alexander entered thing most Americans dream of, an as- Teachers, for the District Teacher of Sosbee; the state-level contest by submitting an sociate’s degree. the Year. The Honor Roll Teachers First — Emily Arnold and Wyatt essay, resume and recommendations Bittinger and his 12 classmates are were chosen by a group of judges. Newman; from peers and the ad- the first cohort of students who entered From these three finalists, the District Second — Emily Lindler and Amy ministration. After read- USC Sumter as high school sophomores Teacher of the Year will be chosen by Spivey; ing through the many and will complete high school with an another group of judges who will con- Third — Mia Brockington and submissions for Teacher associate’s degree that cost them little duct interviews, view videos of them in Brylee Watkins; of the Year from across to nothing. By August 2017, these 13 stu- the classroom and review their appli- Fourth — Mason Summers and Wes the state, a panel of edu- dents will be two years ahead of most cations. Carter; cators made the selection students entering college. The finalists for the 2017-18 District Fifth — Jacob Wilkerson and Alex ALEXANDER of the top three finalists “The Early College program has been Teacher of the Year are Erica Jefferson Singleton; and then announced the an interesting experience and one that I from Wilder Elementary School, Zach- Sixth — Landyn Stevens and Mack winner at a banquet held will never forget,” Bittinger said. ariah Lowe from Mayewood Middle Eades; in Orangeburg on April 27. Alexander, “Being able to graduate with my associ- School and Dana Mitchell from Sumter Seventh — Porter Laney and Na- who is a 1998 graduate of Wilson Hall, ate's degree is a huge accomplishment High School. The District Teacher of than Corns; teaches seventh-grade composition, for me and my classmates.” the Year will be announced at the dis- Eighth — Jada Mark and Lizzie Sil- study skills and Leadership 101. She is Bittinger will receive the President’s trict’s opening meeting in August. vester; also the head coach for the varsity soft- Scholarship to the University of South In addition to the announcement of Ninth — Zach Lasica and Mo Ste- ball team. There are 110 schools in Carolina Palmetto College, which is the teachers, four recipients of the 2017 vens; SCISA. awarded to a deserving high school se- Teacher Forum scholarships, given to 10th — Cassidy Brunson and Billy nior during USC Sumter’s Spring Com- graduates of Sumter School District Colquitt; SAT SCORES mencement Exercises. Young adults who will attend college in the fall and 11th — Jacob Williamson and Trey The top quartile of the senior class with two diplomas are outliers in pro- major in education, were also named. Holladay; and earned a combined average of 1403 on grams allowing high school students to Three $1,000 Scholarships for Future 12th — Chris Bermodes and Emily the reading and math sections of the earn college credits, which operate Educators and the $3,000 Hailey Bor- Stacey — BJ Reed SAT, and the entire class earned a com- under various names and formats. USC deaux Memorial Scholarship for Fu- bined average of 1205. The highest Sumter uses the name Early College. ture Educators were awarded. Sumter Christian School score for the class is a perfect 1600. For the past two years, Bittinger and Christina Victoria Boozer from Sum- Each of the 55 members of the senior his classmates attended classes at USC ter High School, Matthew Lane Rodg- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT class was required to take the SAT at Sumter while maintaining their status ers from Lakewood High School and The Sumter Christian School senior least once. as high school students. Maya Monet Webb from Crestwood spotlight is on Madison June McElveen. “These students have performed very High School received the $1,000 schol- Having attended SCS since seventh LATIN GOLD MEDALS well during their time here at USC arships. Ashleigh Elizabeth McElveen grade, Madison consistently shows con- Junior Meredith Johnson and fresh- Sumter,” said Executive Associate Dean from Sumter High School received the cern and compassion for others in man Naomi Yoder received gold medals for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. $3,000 Bordeaux scholarship. The prayer time and throughout her day. and summa cum laude certificates for Eric Reisenauer. “Our program has Teacher Forum held several fundrais- She spends her free time working at their performance on the National grown each year and is at capacity for ing projects to raise money for scholar- Chick-fil-A and enjoys her hobbies, vol- Latin Exam. Their names will be pub- the next academic year.” ships. The highly successful turkey tet- leyball and softball, when she can. Her lished in the National Junior Classical Of course Bittinger, like all of the razzini dinner event and school level favorite subject in school is math, and League’s magazine, Torch U.S. Earning Early College students, has worked fundraisers enabled the Teacher her favorite teacher is Mr. Robinett. She silver medals and maxima cum laude hard to reach his own personal goals Forum to fully fund the four scholar- also enjoys being able to come to school certificates were juniors Ragin Lee and and make himself proud. But no one ships again this year. and spend time with her friends every Amber Prewitt, sophomore Ingrid Sin- could be more proud than his mother, day. gleton and freshmen Sarah Jekel and Melanie. “Noah has benefitted (from AMERICAN HEART WALK SUCCESSFUL After graduation, she plans to attend Mary Catherine Matthews. Ben McIver Early College) by meeting new people Two hundred and ten employees, Central Carolina Technical College and is the Latin teacher. and having more opportunities provid- students and family members enjoyed pursue a career as a surgical techni- ed to him like scholarships and employ- the vigorous walk and fellowship on cian. Her favorite Bible verse is He- DUKE TIP RECOGNITION ment,” Ms. Bittinger said. “He will get a Saturday, April 29, during the annual brews 6:19 in which she finds her an- Seventh-grade student Lucy Li quali- head start on his bachelor’s degree, and American Heart Walk. Each school chor in Christ. She considers her mom fied for grand recognition by the Duke this affords him (the opportunity) to and the district office had a team, and Deanna McElveen to be her mentor be- University Talent Identification Pro- choose whatever college he would like the total amount raised will be report- cause of how she acts as an example gram and is invited to the Grand Recog- to attend.” ed when all the donations have been teaching her to be a better and more nition Ceremony at Furman University For more information on the Early calculated. successful person. on May 18. Grand recognition students, College or Dual Enrollment program, It is still not too late to make a dona- who earn scores that are approximately contact the Coordinator of Educational tion to the effort. For more information WINDING DOWN BUT BUSY equal to the 90th national percentile Partnerships, Vicki Singleton, at (803) or to donate, contact Judy Overstreet The last month of school is always rank for college-bound seniors taking 938-3890 or by email singlev@uscsumter. at (803) 469-6900, extension 314, or Mary loaded with programs, field trips and the SAT, qualify for the honor by scor- edu. — Misty Hatfield Sheridan at extension 103. activities as the school year comes to a ing at least a 680 on the math portion or close. BOARD MEETING TOMORROW a 670 on the reading and writing por- Sumter School District Students and teachers look forward tion of the SAT. The Sumter School District Board of to enjoying a change of pace with a va- Seventh-grade students Chanson Bul- TEACHER FORUM HOSTS Trustees will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at riety of field trips before preparing for lard, Abby Clanton and Ivey Edwards CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE Oakland Primary School, 5415 Oakland exams, programs and graduations. Sec- qualified for state-level recognition and Drive. Those who wish to speak during ond and third grade started the field are invited to the State Recognition Cer- The Sumter School District Teachers the public participation portion of the trip season going to Sumter County emony at Furman. To qualify for this of the Year for the 2017-18 school year meeting are asked to sign up at the Civic Center for lessons in safety at honor, students had to score at least a were officially announced on Monday school before the meeting begins. — Kids Fest then headed to Swan Lake- 540 on the math or a 550 on the evi- at the Teacher Forum’s Celebration of Mary B. Sheridan Iris Garden for more learning and fun. dence-based reading and writing. Sev- Excellence held at Lakewood High The senior zoology students took a enth-grade students who receive this School Performing Arts Center. The Thomas Sumter Academy trip to Charlestowne Landing Zoo. Sec- recognition earn a score equal to or bet- Teacher Forum is made up of immedi- ond grade got to enjoy their annual ter than half of the college-bound se- ate past and present campus teachers OPTIMIST CLUB OF SUMTER YOUTH field trip to McLeod Farms for some niors who took the tests. of the year and the current and former APPRECIATION PROGRAM strawberry picking fun on April 27. district teachers of the year. On May 5, the fifth grade took a field COMMUNITY SERVICE The Sumter High School orchestra Sydney Kindsvater and Ethan Lisen- trip to Medieval Times in Myrtle Beach. The school raised $4,184 for The Leu- select ensemble provided pre-event en- by represented Thomas Sumter Acad- This exciting trip included a show with kemia & Lymphoma Society through tertainment for the attendees. Krista emy at the 2017 Optimist Club of Sum- a feast, jousting, educational matinee the Pennies for Patients campaign. Wil- Jennings, the president of this year’s ter Youth Appreciation Program as and falconry which all enhanced the son Hall ranked seventh in the state for Teacher Forum and the 2015-16 District TSA’s school Female and Male of the students’ year-long enjoyment of learn- the amount of money raised by a Teacher of the Year welcomed the au- Year. Sydney Kindsvater was chosen ing about knights and the armor of school. The fundraiser was coordinated dience and made opening remarks. as the 2017 Evening Optimist Club of God. by the Key Club, which is led by senior Jennifer Wise, the 2016-17 South Caro- Sumter Outstanding Female of the Lastly, the senior class is very excited and president Drew Reynolds and is ad- lina Teacher of the Year, also spoke at Year out of all public and private to take their final field trip to New York vised by Ben McIver. The senior class the ceremony. schools in Sumter County. City next week. — Miriam Marritt A8 | SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 STATE THE SUMTER ITEM South Carolina farmers go west to help after wildfires

BY GENE ZALESKI had to learn what the process The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg was. “It didn’t take long. It wasn’t PROVIDENCE — Dean very hard work, just a lot of Hutto comes from a long line walking,” he said. of farmers. He said the hilly terrain The 28-year-old returned to was a challenge, requiring his family’s farm in Provi- time-consuming efforts to en- dence full time about six sure the fencing was anchored years ago to carry on the tra- appropriately. dition with his father, Barry, Despite the challenges, he and his brother, Richard. was glad to help. Despite the fifth-generation “They were very gracious farmer’s background, Hutto about what we were doing,” wasn’t prepared for October Hutto said. “It reminded me 2015. That’s when moisture of how thankful I am for the from a low-pressure system linemen who come in and and an Atlantic hurricane help us restore power after a combined to create a natural disaster. All the locals disaster. thanked us numerous times.” The storm left Hutto’s fields Hutto said he also felt called under 18 inches of water. to go as a fellow farmer. He lost all of his cotton and “It’s just a brotherhood, so about 80 percent of his pea- to speak,” he said. “Lots of nuts in the flood. About 20 people think their meal grows percent of his soybean crop in a grocery store and that stayed in the field because of food is a part of life that just the water. appears on a plate.” “I have been affected by nat- “I don’t think what I do is GENE ZALESKI / THE TIMES AND DEMOCRAT OF ORANGEBURG ural disasters and I know how any more important than the Dean Hutto, a fifth-generation farmer, and seven other members of the South Carolina Farm Bureau depressing and trying those teachers who shape the minds Young Farmers and Ranchers Association traveled 2,800 miles across seven states to help their colleagues, times can be,” he said. of our youth or the doctors whose property was devastated by historic March wildfires. The South Carolina farmers departed in April Memories of the disaster and nurses who heal our bod- for Kansas and Oklahoma to help reconstruct fences for ranchers. prompted Hutto and seven ies or police officers who keep other members of the S.C. us safe,” he continued. “But I a small dent in the destruc- For Hutto personally, the South Carolina Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Young Farmers do know that we as farmers tion from the fire,” he wrote. trip was just the right thing to Federation as well as dona- and Ranchers Association to and ranchers only make up 1 “There are still miles upon do. tions from several county leave their loved ones for six percent of the population and miles of fence that was de- “We do the same thing in Farm Bureaus. nights. They traveled 2,800 we feed 100 percent of the stroyed that will have to be re- this community,” Hutto said. The Orangeburg County miles across seven states to world.” built. Please remember these “Mr. Walter and Bryan Dant- Farm Bureau helped with help their colleagues, whose Hutto kept people abreast ranchers as they try to re- zler helped me finish harvest- fuel costs for hay shipments property was devastated by of his journey via Facebook. build the little piece of heaven ing my peanuts the day before for farmers who lost hay historic March wildfires. On April 21, Hutto posted on earth they call home.” the hurricane last year. stockpiled for feed, Hutto The South Carolina farmers photos of fields far and wide, Hutto said his wife of eight “I had so many of my said. departed in April for Kansas noting “Beautiful country.” months, Sara, “never batted friends from the Upstate call About $14,000 was raised by and Oklahoma to help recon- On the 23rd Hutto posted an eye” about him going to after the flood to offer help the various county Farm Bu- struct fences for ranchers. “heading home from Oklaho- help. but there was nothing they reaus over a 30-day period to Hutto said it was “a little ma.” “She knew it was something could do.” make the trip possible. Dona- overwhelming” when he ar- “Lots of fence built and lots I felt like I needed to do and The trip was made possible tions of supplies also were rived in Gate, Oklahoma. of friends made. 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events in the region. Children. FMSC is a Christian missions and human service receives no government aid. CONCERT Trumpeter David Hubbs, ac- nonprofit organization com- agencies around the world. With each meal costing less FROM PAGE A1 companied by Mayesville Pres- mitted to feeding hungry chil- These FMSC partners use the than 25 cents, donations of byterian Church’s organist and dren. meals to operate schools, or- any amount have a significant Under the direction of Debo- choir director Tammy Wil- Admission to the 7 p.m. phanages, hospitals and feed- impact on the program. rah Horton, director of choral liams, will present soaring ar- Thursday benefit concert at ing programs. This work not Sumter Feeds My Starving activities at Crestwood for 16 rangements of two beloved Mayesville Presbyterian only feeds people for today, but Children was organized three years, the choir has earned a hymns: St. Anne (“O God, our Church, 109 W. Sumter St. in also transforms the futures of years ago. During that period number of accolades, includ- help in ages past”) and Thaxted Mayesville, is by a cash dona- the children, families, commu- of time, local volunteers have ing consistently excellent (“O God beyond all praising”). tion in any amount to Feed nities and nations they serve. packed more than 500,000 showings at All-State Chorus Hubbs is a graduate of Erskine My Starving Children. A re- The organization’s food has meals that have been distrib- each year. One of the choir’s Theological Seminary, where ception will follow the con- reached more than 70 coun- uted to hungry children recent honors was an invita- he majored in business and mi- cert. tries since its founding in across the globe. Many orga- tion in 2016 by Sonja Sepulve- 1987. Nationwide in 2014, nizations in Sumter County nored in music. He earned his SUMTER FEEDS MY da to perform at Carnegie more than 250,000 volunteers have been involved in sup- Master of Divinity degree from STARVING CHILDREN Hall. While in New York, the Erskine in 2013. Hubbs is em- in 37 states packed nearly 63 porting this effort. choir also sang at St. James ployed by Automation R&D in Each year, volunteers from million meals. FMSC all-vege- This year, volunteers in the Divine Cathedral. Society Hill and works as a pul- families, churches, businesses tarian meal packs have been Sumter will pack the meals Annette Matthews and pit supply preacher while and civic groups across the developed by scientists to be from noon Aug. 1 to noon Aug. Eddie Huss are well known by awaiting a permanent pastor- United States hand pack dry nutritionally complete and to 2 at Sumter Civic Center, 700 Sumter audiences for their ate. meal packets specially formu- reverse and prevent malnutri- W. Liberty St. For more infor- sparkling and energetic piano Proceeds from the concert lated for malnourished chil- tion. Volunteers and other do- mation or to volunteer, con- duets. The duo will play will support local fundraising dren. After the meals have nors pay 100 percent of the tact Sarah Bradham at sp- Brahms’ Hungarian Dance in efforts for Feed My Starving been packed, they are sent to cost of FMSC meals. FMSC [email protected]. F-sharp Minor, as well as se- lections from the Brahms Waltzes, Opus 39. Huss is minister of music and arts at Shandon United Methodist Church in Colum- bia. He has performed as a pi- anist and organist and has McLeod Cardiology Associates served on the boards of the Fellowship of United Method- ists in Worship Arts and the Columbia Chapter of the Welcomes Patients To Our Sumter Offi ce American Guild of Organists. Matthews taught music at McLaurin Junior High School McLeod Cardiology Associates is located in Sumter to better serve our patients. and served for many years as the accompanist for the Co- Our highly-skilled Cardiologists Dr. Dennis Lang and Dr. Ryan Garbalosa, lumbia Choral Society and the and Electrophysiologist, Dr. Prabal Guha provide the highest quality adult Carolina Chorale. She has performed solo and duo recit- cardiovascular care utilizing the latest techniques. McLeod Cardiology Associates als throughout the Southeast and has accompanied soloists is part of McLeod Health which is recognized in the Top 5% Nationally for and ensembles extensively. Heart and Vascular Services. She continues to teach piano privately and shares her tal- ent with the Sumter commu- McLeod Cardiology Associates welcomes new patients. To make an appointment, nity in myriad ways. Banks Burns, a student of call 803-883-5171. Physician and self-referrals are welcome. Matthews, will play Franz Liszt’s Liebestraum and George Gershwin’s Prelude No. 1. Burns will graduate this year from Wilson Hall and plans to attend Clemson University to major in biologi- cal science and minor in psy- chology while continuing his piano study. He is the son of Marian and Charles Burns. Well known and loved in the Pee Dee region for their ex- pansive work with the Flor- ence Little Theatre, brothers Shaw and Robin Thompson will perform a selection of spirituals, light arias and Broadway tunes. Tenor Shaw Thompson holds a Bachelor of Vocal Performance degree from Coker College and a Master of Vocal Performance from University of South Car- olina. He has been active with FLT as a performer and music director since 1987. Thomp- son’s powerful voice, acting skills and ability to engage audiences fostered dreams of his being an opera singer, but, as he shared with a Florence Dr. Ryan Garbalosa, Morning News reporter in a Cardiologist 2014 interview, he “decided to shine a light where I am. This (Florence) is home.” Robin Thompson has been Dr. Dennis Lang, Dr. Prabal Guha, director of music and organ- Cardiologist Electrophysiologist ist at Main Street United Cardiologist Methodist Church in Dillon since 1991. For nearly 40 years, he has served as musi- cal director and accompanist for an estimated 70 produc- tions at FLT. He is also an actor, director, board mem- Part of ber and past president of the 803-883-5171 theater. In addition, he McLeod serves Dillon County The- 1-800-877-6762 McLeod Cardiology Associates ater and sings with Master- McLeodHeart.org 540 Physicians Lane, Sumter, SC 29150 Heart & Vascular Institute works Choir. 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tance of dis- doors in executive session. January, but not all those jobs COMMENT FROM PAGE A1 trict staff. According to Baker and the were filled. About 80 are class- Allan has agenda, that report will in- room instructional staff posi- The 2018 fiscal year begins School and Mayewood Middle worked with clude resignations and termi- tions that will be eliminated July 1. School this summer in the the district nations. At the April 3 board at the end of this fiscal year, McGhaney’s full statement wake of the district’s financial now for near- meeting, the trustees ap- June 30. is posted on The Sumter crisis. According to Allan, the ly four proved the elimination of six In total, all the position cuts Item’s website as an attach- measure would have added months, after current administrative dis- since January will result in ment to this story. $4.1 million to the district’s starting Jan. trict office positions from next cost savings of about $6.2 mil- ALLAN A time for public participa- general fund balance by the 10. His writ- year’s budget that will save lion, according to district cal- tion is also listed on Monday’s end of the 2018 fiscal year, ten contract the district $675,555.07, when culations. agenda. June 30, 2018. with the district pays him including salaries and bene- The district has posted its At its last board meeting, The fund balance at the end $1,000 per day that he works fits. Baker has withheld nam- draft budget online at the dis- April 24, the board voted of the 2016 fiscal year was for the district. ing those district office posi- trict’s site, www.sumter- down a motion from its fi- $106,449, according to the offi- Allan was hired by the tions that have been cut to schools.net. nance committee — which in- cial audit report, which was board of trustees to help date. Monday’s board meeting cludes three board members released in December. Auditor guide the district through its With those six job cuts, a will be held at Oakland Pri- and four private-business Robin Poston said at the time financial difficulties after the total of 18 district office posi- mary School, 5415 Oakland owners in the local communi- that balance was critically low last year’s audit report re- tions have been eliminated Drive, near Shaw Air Force ty — to close two low-enroll- for such a key catch-all fund vealed the district overspent now since January. Base. ment schools at the end of for the district. by $6.2 million in the 2016 fis- Twelve district office posi- The meeting starts at 6 p.m. this school year. Additionally, as a highlight cal year. tions were eliminated on Jan. The motion from the com- Monday, Allan will provide According to Monday’s 31 as part of an emergency fi- mittee called for supporting another report to the board agenda, Superintendent nancial plan by Baker that financial consultant Scott Al- on the budget process and the Frank Baker will also provide was approved by the board. lan’s recommendation to close 2018 draft budget that he has a personnel report to the As many as 120 other posi- F.J. DeLaine Elementary formulated with the assis- board when it is behind closed tions have been cut also since Homeowners and Rentersnters S.C. State students petition to rescind McMaster’s invitation IInsurance,nsurance, totoo.o

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BY ERRIN HAINES WHACK Charleston church where a white su- been a stumbling block for decades.” The Associated Press premacist shot nine worshippers to A longstanding attraction to a male death during a Bible study. Evans leadership model often drowned out Bree Newsome snatched down a acted last summer after the police kill- women’s voices. Confederate flag at the South Carolina ings of two black men — Philando “Black women were really made to Statehouse. Lesha Evans calmly faced Castile in a suburb of St. Paul, Minne- feel guilty during the civil rights era,” down officers in riot gear at a Baton sota, and Alton Sterling in Baton said Deborah Gray White, a historian Rouge march. Rouge. Images of both women become at Rutgers University. “That was a Widely published photographs of powerful emblems of protest and un- function of American racism and sex- these and other black women offer rest. ism. Now black women are going back some of the most arresting images to Historically, black women have been to their foremothers and realizing emerge from the protest movement of no strangers to the quest for social they can and do represent the race.” recent years. The photos have come to change. Sojourner Truth was a lead- Tamika Mallory, the daughter of ac- symbolize the effort by today’s Afri- ing abolitionist. Ida B. Wells led a cru- tivists, cut her teeth in the National can-American women to take, and sade against lynching during the early Action Network led by the Rev. Al keep, a place at the forefront of the 20th century. Fannie Lou Hamer de- Sharpton. She said “young women in fight against racial bias in law en- manded voting rights in the 1960s. particular are being really intentional forcement, the workplace and politics. Black women founded the Black Lives about the idea that women have been “We as feminists of color ... have Matter movement. leading, can lead and are probably the been involved in building these move- But they have often been overshad- best folks to follow in this hour.” ments over the decades, but we have owed — during the suffragette move- Women, she added, “are the protec- never been acknowledged as leaders,” ment by white women who relegated tors. We carry the weight of the entire said Barbara Smith, co-founder of the them to the rear during marches and AP FILE PHOTO community on our backs.” Combahee River Collective, an early put their own rights first, and by the Bree Newsome, of Charlotte, removes the White agreed, pointing out that is- and influential black feminist group. black men lionized during the civil Confederate flag from a Confederate sues that shift closer to home — gun Unlike many of their predecessors rights movement. monument at the Statehouse in Columbia violence in communities, inequality in from previous decades, this genera- “You can find that overshadowing on June 27, 2015. education — strongly resonate with tion of black women is “demanding throughout all these movements until black women who see the effects on that they be respected. They can as- very recently,” said Jelani Cobb, a his- Lives Matter Movement, Cobb said. their families. Mallory lost her son’s sert that publicly and have impact and torian and journalism professor at Co- “At any given point, the majority of father to gun violence. visibility, because of all the movement lumbia University. “These movements the voices you heard would be female, America sometimes “operates on work that has come before,” Smith that were trying to achieve democracy which is very atypical of the way amnesia that tells a very different said. were not always functioning demo- things have traditionally operated,” he story about who the heroes are,” Newsome scaled a flagpole in 2015 to cratically.” said. “It can almost be taken as a given Garza said. “Black women are erased tear down the Confederate banner in A new era of black female leader- that women have a right to be in lead- from history, but also erased from the the aftermath of the attack at a ship emerged in 2014 with the Black ership. That’s crucial, because it’s present. It’s happening even now.”

Interment will be in the He was born Oct. 10, 1932, in held at 3 p.m. today at Sumter OBITUARIES Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, Alcolu, a son of the late Baptist Temple with the Rev. New Jersey. Henry Taylor and Bertha Lee Mike Westmoreland and the EURA L. GREEN a case manager for the IRS in Arrangements by Cotton Fronebager Taylor. Rev. Eddie Richardson offici- Funeral services for Ms. Columbia until retiring in Funeral Home, 130 Main St., Funeral services will be ating. She will be laid to rest Eura L. Green will be held at 2000. Albertha then worked at Orange, New Jersey. held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mara- in the Sumter Cemetery. Buri- 1 p.m. Monday at High Hills Clarendon Memorial Home This is a courtesy an- natha Seventh Day Adventist, al will be private. A.M.E. Church, 6780 Meeting Health Facility as a certified nouncement of Williams Fu- 314 West Huggins St., Man- The family will receive House Road, Dal- nurse assistant until her tran- neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main ning. Pastor Marquis Jack- friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today zell, with the sition. St., Sumter. son, officiating. Burial will at Sumter Baptist Temple and Rev. Keith R. In 1978, Albertha joined Online memorial messages follow in Francis Cemetery, other times at the home of Mayes officiat- Zion Temple COGIC, where may be sent to the family at Alcolu. Keith and Angela Miller, 2825 ing. Interment she worked faithfully as a [email protected]. The family is receiving September Drive. will follow in the Sunday school teacher, until com. Visit us on the web at friends at the home of his son Elmore-Cannon-Stephens church cemetery. she moved back to Sumter in www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. and daughter-in-law, Johnny Funeral Home and Crematori- Public viewing 1996. She immediately joined com. and Cindy Taylor, 1148 Hide- um of Sumter is in charge of GREEN will be held from St. Mark 4B Missionary Bap- out Drive, Manning. the arrangements. 3 to 5 p.m. today tist Church and began serving PINCKNEY MONTGOMERY These services have been at Palmer Memorial Chapel, faithfully with the Sunday GREENVILLE — Pinckney entrusted to Samuels Funeral GEORGIA Y. BENENHALEY 304 S. Main St., Sumter. Ms. school department, mission- Montgomery, 71, died Thurs- Home LLC of Manning. Georgia Yvone Benenhaley, Green will be placed in the ary board and ministerial day, May 4, 2017, at Regency 72, died Friday, May 5, 2017, at church at noon Monday for team. Hospital, Greenville. He was LARRY E. NELSON her home. viewing until the hour of ser- She leaves to mourn her born Oct. 1, 1945, in Paxville, a MANNING — Larry Ed- Born in Stateburg, she was vice. passing: three daughters, Re- son of the late James “Fine” ward Nelson, 56, died Friday, a daughter of the late James Ms. Green transitioned on nessia K. Smith (Kevin) of Montgomery and Mary Din- May 5, 2017, at McLeod Health Burrell Benenhaley and the Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Mint Hill, North Carolina, kins Montgomery. Clarendon, Manning. He was late Mabel Amerson Benen- Palmetto Health Richland in Yvette Newsom (Prince) of The family is receiving born Feb. 20, 1961, in Harmo- haley. Mrs. Benenhaley at- Columbia. Matthews, North Carolina, friends at the home of his ny section of Alcolu, a son of tended Bethesda Church of Born in Sumter County, she and Regina Miller of Augusta, daughter and son-in-law, Kim- the late Sammie McFadden God. She was a retired floral was a daughter of the late Georgia; one son, Herbert Lee brea and Michael Walker, 2137 and Lillie Mae Nelson King- designer. Will Alston and Mary L. Miller II of Sumter; two spe- Avalon Dr., Sumter, and at his wood. Survivors include her com- Wright Alston. Ms. Green was cial sons, Derrick Bradley of residence, 900 Fulton St., Funeral services will be panion, Lynn Benenhaley; educated in the public schools Sumter and Gerard Wactor of Sumter. held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at three children, Sheila of Sumter County and was a Charlotte, North Carolina; These services have been Hayes F. Samuels Sr. Memori- Browder (Sam) of Manning, graduate of Ebenezer High nine grandchildren; nine entrusted to Samuels Funeral al Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Rod Benenhaley (Diane) of School. She was self-employed great-grandchildren; two Home LLC, Manning. Manning. Burial will follow in Sumter, and Gary Benenhaley as a child care provider and a brothers, Robert Lee Dow and Harmony Presbyterian of Dalzell; three grandchil- member of the Golden Girls James Dow of Brooklyn, New ANTHONY E. MUSPRATT Church Cemetery, Alcolu. dren, Heather Hudson (Jack), Club in the Dalzell communi- York; four sisters, Doretha CAMDEN — Funeral ser- The family is receiving Kayleigh Benenhaley, and ty. Ms. Green was a lifelong Bennett of Pooler, Georgia, vices for Anthony Edward friends at the family home, Dylan Benenhaley; one great- member of High Hills A.M.E. Ruby Dow Pressley and Mary Muspratt, 80, will be held at 4 1483 Tennessee Road, Alcolu. grandchild, Logan Hudson; Church and served on the Elo- Elizabeth Dow, both of Sum- p.m. on Wednesday at St. These services have been two sisters, Rosa Collins (Rob- ise Missionary Board, the Re- ter, and Johnnie Mae Haslem Mary Magdalene Anglican entrusted to Samuels Funeral ert) and Rachel Evans, both of joice Choir and the Adult No. (L.D.) of Warner Robbins, Church, 914 Market St., Cam- Home LLC of Manning. Sumter; one brother, Tracy 1 Sunday School Class. Georgia; three aunts; and a den, SC 29020. Interment will Benenhaley of Sumter; and a In addition to her parents, host of nieces, nephews, other follow at Quaker Cemetery. A JOAN M. MCCARTIN number of nieces and neph- she was preceded in death by relatives and special friends. wake will be held at 6 p.m. on Joan Marion McCartin, age ews. five siblings: Judge Alston, Homegoing services will be Tuesday at St. Mary Magda- 69, beloved wife of James Ray- She was preceded in death Allen Alston, Alice Gardner, held at noon Monday at the lene Anglican Church. In lieu mond McCartin Sr., died on by her husband, Leroy Benen- Alta Mae Alston Thompson St. Mark 4B Missionary Bap- of flowers, memorials may be Friday, May 5, 2017, at Palmet- haley; and a sister, Helen and Willie Alston Sr. Survi- tist Church, 2280 Four Bridges made to St. Mary Magdalene to Health Tuomey. McLeod. vors include: three daughters, Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Church. Services will be private. Funeral services will be Joclyn (Belden) Gaston, Roch- Dr. Sammie D. Simmons, pas- Mr. Muspratt, husband of You may go to www.bullock- held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the ester, New York; Kimberly tor, eulogist. the late Annette Ellis Mus- funeralhome.com and sign the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Fu- Pringle and Tashime (Fred- The family is receiving rela- pratt, passed away on Wednes- family’s guest book. neral Home Chapel with the die) Taylor all of Sumter; one tives and friends at the home, day, May 3, 2017. Born in The family has chosen Bull- Rev. Johnny McLeod officiat- son, Jeffrey (Jessica) Green, 3110 Line St., Sumter. Salisbury, United Kingdom, ock Funeral Home for the ar- ing. Burial will be in the Sum- San Antonio, Texas; six The remains will be placed he was a son of Douglas rangements. ter Cemetery. grandchildren and four great- in the church at 11 a.m. The James and Winifred Anne The family will receive grandchildren; two siblings: funeral procession will leave Sheppard Muspratt. friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Mon- Sarah Rich, Dalzell, and Char- from the home at 11:20 a.m. He served in Her Majesty’s day at Elmore-Cannon-Ste- lie Alston of Brooklyn, New Burial will be in the Hillside Royal Navy in the United phens Funeral Home and York; and a host of other rela- Memorial Park, 3001 Cain’s Kingdom. He retired from other times at the home of tives and friends. Mill Road, Sumter. Cogsdill Tool Products, where Rod and Diane Benenhaley, Condolences may be made Services directed by the he was a design draughtsman. 1185 Meadowcroft Drive. on her tribute page found at management and staff of Wil- He was a member of St. Memorials may be made to www.PalmerMemorialChapel. liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 Mary Magdalene Anglican JOSEPH A. “JOEY” EADON the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. com. N. Main St., Sumter. Church, where he was a mem- Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC Professional services ren- On line memorial messages ber of the Vestry. COLUMBIA — Joseph Al- 29150. dered by Palmer Memorial may be sent to the family at He was a Ham operator derman “Joey” Eadon, 54, Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Chapel Inc. [email protected]. extra class with call sign KI- died Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Funeral Home and Crematori- com. 4WZG/NA4EM. Surviving are his home. um of Sumter is in charge of ALBERTHA D. MILLER Visit us on the web at www. his sons, Philip Muspratt and Services will be announced the arrangements. Albertha Dow Miller, 67, de- williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Peter Muspratt; daughter, by Stephens Funeral Home & parted this earthly life on Gail Bolger (Graham); step- Crematory, 304 N. Church St., SALLIE P. BESS Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at JAMES WILLIAMS SR. son, Raymond Price; grand- Manning, (803) 435-2179. Sallie P. Bess, 77, wife of the Palmetto Health James Williams Sr., 88, of children, Katy Saunders www.stephensfuneralhome. late Emises Bess Sr., died Fri- Richland Hospi- Orange, New Jersey, entered (Fred), Ethan Saunders, org day, May 5, 2017, at the Blue tal, Columbia. into eternal rest on May 3, Leaha, Mica and Rory Mus- Ridge Nursing Facility in Born in Sumter 2017. He was the oldest son of pratt; brother, John Muspratt JANET L. WILSON Sumter. Born in Charley County on Nov. the late Reverend (Theresa); sister, Carol Reger; Janet Lorraine Wilson, 78, Hope, Virginia, she was a 3, 1949, she was Dr. L.W. and Ella nephew, Paul Muspratt (Tere- went to her heavenly home on daughter of the late Daniel the daughter of Mae Davis Wil- sa); and niece, Jennifer Dixon May 5, 2017. and Gertrude Owens Penn. the late James liams. (Raymond). Survivors include her hus- She was the mother of Daniel MILLER and Thelma A. He is survived Sign the online register at band, Rev. J.D. Wilson; a son, A. Bess. Dow. by a host of rela- www.powersfuneralhome.net. Keevin Wilson (Wynndy); The family will receive She attended Winn Elemen- tives and friends. daughter, Angela Miller friends at 460 Grange Road. tary School in District 17, Visitation will JAMES TAYLOR (Keith); sister, Darlene Clark; Funeral arrangements are WILLIAMS Moore Junior High School be at 10 a.m. James Taylor, 84, widower four grandchildren, Maria, incomplete and will be an- and Lincoln High School. In Tuesday at Mt. of Julia Mae Holmes Taylor, Heather, Cody and Joshua; nounced by Palmer Memorial 1969, she moved to Brooklyn, Olive Baptist Church, 11 Ash- died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at and four great-grandchildren, Chapel. New York, and began employ- land Ave., East Orange, New Blue Ridge of Sumter Conti- Jordan, Macey, Deacon and Visit palmermemorialcha- ment with the IRS managing Jersey. Funeral services im- nuity of Care, 1761 Pinewood Jack David. pel.com for further informa- ESP cases. She also worked as mediately follow at 11 a.m. Road. A funeral service will be tion. 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36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, South Carolina 29150 • Founded October 15, 1894 COMMENTARY ‘Beauty of Swan Lake’ Who wants to be a billionaire (in 1916)?

ASHINGTON — pleasure. Having bestowed You could the presidency enjoy a smat- W on a candidate tering of who described their country early jazz, as a “hellhole” besieged by but rock ‘n’ multitudes trying to get into roll is de- it, Americans need an anti- cades dis- dote for social hypochon- George tant, and dria. Fortunately, one has Will Netflix and arrived from Don Bou- Google even dreaux, an economist at more so. George Mason University’s Your pastimes would be lim- Mercatus Center and propri- ited, but you could measure etor of the indispensable the passage of time on the blog Cafe Hayek. finest Swiss watch. It, how- He has good news: You are ever, would be less accurate as rich as John D. Rockefell- than today’s Timex or er. Richer, actually. smartphone. Some historians estimate As a 1916 billionaire, you that on Sept. 29, 1916, a surge would be materially worse in the price of Rockefeller’s off than a 2017 middle- class shares of the Standard Oil American; an unhealthy Co. of New Jersey made him 1916 billionaire would be America’s first billionaire. much worse off than an un- COMMENTARY Others say he never reached healthy 2017 American of this milestone and that any means. Intellectually, Henry Ford was the first. your 1916 range of cultural First Sumter Item photo contest winner Never mind. If Rockefeller choices would be paltry was the first, his billion was compared with today’s. And worth $23 billion in today’s your moral tranquility shares story of how she got to Sumter dollars. Boudreaux asks if might be disturbed by the you would accept this bar- contrast between your bil- gain: You can be as rich as lionaire’s life and that of the BY GRAHAM OSTEEN Rockefeller was in 1916 if you normal American. [email protected] consent to live in 1916. In 2015, a Bureau of Labor Boudreaux says that if you Statistics paper described n late February we had Rockefeller’s riches the life of workers in 1915. rolled out The Sumter back then, you could have More than half (52.4 per- Item’s “Every Picture had a palatial home on Fifth cent) of the 100 million ITells a Story” photo Avenue, another overlooking Americans were younger contest. You can see all the the Pacific, and a private is- than 25, life expectancy at submissions so far by click- land if you wished. Of birth was 54.5 years (today, ing on the online gallery – course, going to and from 78.8) and fewer than 5 per- http://bit.ly/2pvDumY. the coasts in your private cent of Americans were 65 A number of the photos but unairconditioned rail- or older. One in 10 babies have already appeared in road car would be time-con- died in the first year of life print editions of The Sum- suming and less than pleas- (today, one in 168). A large ter Item at various times, PHOTOS PROVIDED ant. And communicating majority of births were not and that process will con- TOP: Michille Principato’s photo of her daughters, titled ‘Beauty with someone on the other in hospitals (today, fewer tinue for the foreseeable fu- of Swan Lake,’ is the first winner of The Sumter Item’s monthly coast would be a time-con- than 1 percent). ture. “Every Picture Tells A Story” reader photo contest. ABOVE: From suming chore. In 1915, only about 14 per- The photos accompanying left, Mandy, Michelle and Angel Principato, formerly of Sumter, Commercial radio did not cent of people ages 14-17 this column are of Michelle take a selfie together. arrive until 1920, and 1916 were in high school, an esti- Principato and her lovely phonographs would lacerate mated 18 percent ages 25 and daughters, Mandy and going from state to state to opened their arms during 2017 sensibilities, as would older had completed high Angel. see the family. I loved the our time of tragedy and did 1916’s silent movies. If in 1916 school, and nearly 75 percent Michelle submitted a photo southern charm of Sumter everything they could to you wanted Thai curry, chick- of women working in facto- she took of her daughters at and Swan Lake was our fa- help us through the funer- en vindaloo or Vietnamese ries had left school before Swan Lake a few years ago vorite place to go when they al, investigation and even- pho, you could go to the eighth grade. There were titled, “Beauty of Swan were both young and older. tually the trials. phone hanging on your wall four renters for every home- Lake,” and our esteemed My oldest daughter Since most of our family and ask the operator (direct owner, partly because mort- panel of judges picked it as Mandy graduated from Lan- are moving back to Sumter dialing began in the 1920s) to gages (usually for just five to the first $100 prize winner. caster Bible College and for good, I have been read- connect you to restaurants seven years) required down When I contacted Michelle, cannot wait to start working ing The Sumter Item during serving those dishes. The fact payments of 40 to 50 percent she was gracious enough to in women’s ministry. My my lunch hour. You know that there were no such res- of the purchase price. tell us more about herself, other daughter went to The you have a great paper taurants would not bother Fewer than one-third of her family and their love of Young Americans College when it draws out-of-state you because in 1916 you had homes had electric lights. Sumter. What follows is her of Performing Arts and readers, LOL. never heard of those dishes, Small electric motors — the story, in her own words: spent three years traveling I saw the contest several so you would not know what first Hoover vacuum cleaner all over the world teaching days before deciding to you were missing. appeared in 1915 — were not As I mentioned to you on music programs to young enter but even when I did I If in 1916 you suffered yet lightening housework. the phone, my brother origi- children. I always joke that I never thought I’d win. It from depression, bipolar dis- Iceboxes, which were the nally moved to Sumter from have a missionary and a was so a surprise to get order, a sexually transmit- norm until after World War New Jersey in 1989. He was movie star. your email. I apologize for ted disease or innumerable II, were all that 1915 had: moving from New Jersey to I also mentioned that we not being able to be there other ailments treatable in General Motors’ Frigidaire Florida and stopped to visit have been photographed or for the photo and appreci- 2017, you also would not debuted in 1918. a friend in Sumter and mentioned in articles in ate you giving us another know that you were missing So, thank Boudreaux for never left. The Sumter Item several option. If there is anything antibiotics and the rest of making you think about In 1994 he bought a house times over the years. Once else you need from me, you modern pharmacology. And this: How large would your on six acres of land by Shaw eating ice cream behind need only ask. Thank you don’t even think about get- net worth have to be to get Air Force base and told my Dairy Queen, walking the and looking forward to ting a 1916 toothache. You you to swap the life you are family he would give every- kids from St. Anne’s on a stopping by your office can afford state-of-the-art living in “hellhole” America one an acre of his land if we field trip to the Opera when I’m back in Sumter. 1916 dentures, and probably for what that money could all moved there. At the time House and, unfortunately, will need them. Your arthrit- buy in 1916? my mother was living in when my oldest brother Graham Osteen is Editor-At- ic hips and knees? Hobble Florida, my other brother was murdered in 2008 while Large of The Sumter Item. along until you cannot hob- George Will’s email address was in Michigan and I was delivering pizza for Sambi- He can be reached at gra- ble any more, then buy a is [email protected]. living in New Jersey. It was no’s. When that happened I [email protected]. Follow wheelchair. Birth control in an offer we couldn’t refuse wrote a letter to the editor him on Twitter @GrahamO- 1916 will be primitive, unre- (c) 2017, Washington Post because we were all tired of so everyone would know steen, or visit www.graham- liable and not conducive to Writers Group spending every vacation how the City of Sumter osteen.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR of my purse. What could have been a families here and in Winston-Salem. munity afforded. We commend to your horribly stressful day for me turned Although it was hard for us to leave, readers to find their opportunities to WRITER THANKS HONEST PERSON out to be one of great blessings. we moved here eight months ago from be gainfully involved (in a small or THAT TURNED IN HER PURSE May God bless this wonderful person. our beloved Sumter, large way) and thereby be a part of G. DOLEN where we had cherished Sumter’s continued progress. An anonymous person turned in my Sumter small town living for 57 Let us thank the good people of purse to the store personnel at Piggly years. In addition to my Sumter for our years of living, work- Wiggly on Broad Street in Sumter. I BELOVED SUMTER DOCTOR SENDS years of practice at Sum- ing, and raising our family there. May had forgotten and left my purse in the THANKS FROM RALEIGH ter Pediatrics and my they all enjoy and appreciate the com- deli department on April 21 at approx- wife Charlene’s home- munity as we did. imately 12:50 p.m. Greetings to our many Sumter WILLIAM F. (TED) YOUNG, MD YOUNG making and mothering I sincerely hope that person is read- friends and acquaintances from our activities, we involved Raleigh ing this article, and if not, I want to let new residence in a continuing care re- ourselves in a number of Dr. Ted Young started his career with the public know of this caring and hon- tirement community in Raleigh, NC. civic, church, and other enjoyable and Sumter Pediatrics in 1959 with the late est person. Not one thing was taken out to be near our daughters and their rewarding areas of life which the com- Dr. Charles “Pap” Propst.

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CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, 6 p.m., Administration Tuesday, 6 p.m., Sumter County Gaff ney Building, Council Chambers, 411 Council Chambers 68/42 Sunset Drive, Manning Spartanburg PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL TODAY’S SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., town hall Greenville 69/44 BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTH 69/46 Monday, 6 p.m., Oakland Primary TURBEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL School, 5415 Oakland Drive Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., town hall CAROLINA Florence Bishopville 71/46 LEE COUNTY COUNCIL SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL WEATHER 71/46 Tuesday, 9 a.m., council chambers Tuesday, 6 p.m., town hall Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MAYESVILLE TOWN COUNCIL 74/49 MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Tuesday, 7 p.m., town hall today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 72/48 Myrtle Tuesday, at noon, Sunset Country Manning Beach Club IN THE MOUNTAINS 73/47 71/52 Today: Sunny. Winds west 6-12 mph. Clear LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL Aiken Tuesday, 6 p.m., Teen Center on and cool. 72/43 Magnolia Street, Lynchburg Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Winds west-northwest 4-8 mph.

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PREP SOFTBALL PREP TRACK & FIELD WH boys, Quick victory TSA girls place 2nd at state meet BY DAVID SHELTON Special To The Sumter Item

CHARLESTON — The Sumter area was well represented at Sat- urday’s 2017 SCISA state track and field championships at Por- ter-Gaud. Wilson Hall’s boys team made a run at the 3A state champion- ship, finishing second in the final team standings. Porter- Gaud won their its consecutive boys state title. Thomas Sumter’s girls finished as state runner-up in the 2A/1A meet and the Thomas Sumter boys finished RIPLEY fourth. Porter-Gaud won the 3A boys meet with 124 points followed by Wilson Hall with 104. The Wilson Hall girls finished fourth with 44 points behind state champion Heathwood Hall with 133, Ashley Hall with 125 and Porter-Gaud with 94. The TSA girls were second in 2A/1A with 107 points while Pal- metto Christian won with 132 points. The TSA boys were fourth with 54. Palmetto Chris- tian won with 96, Spartanburg Christian had 92 and Bethesda Day had 74. Wilson Hall exhibited solid balance throughout the roster of events, scoring points in several events to remain in contention. While first-place finishes were rare, the Barons posted quality top five finishes in many events. Evans Boyle managed a gold medal by winning the long jump and also finished fourth in the RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM triple jump. Drew Reynolds was East Clarendon center fielder Elly Floyd makes contact during the Lady Wolverines’ 8-3 victory over Lake View on Saturday in the 1A a second-place finisher in the lower state tournament at the ECHS field. 3,200-meter run while Greyson Young and Hayes Goodson fin- Lady Wolverines need just over an hour to take care of business against ished second and third, respec- tively, in the 110 hurdles. Young captured gold in the 400 hurdles Lake View for 8-3 win in opening game of 1A lower state tournament and Noah Harvin was third in the 400-meter dash. BY EDDIE LITAKER utes. on a error, Mikayla Ander- grounder that resulted in an The boys’ 3,200 meter relay Special To The Sumter Item With first pitch coming 15 son singled and took second 8-4 putout for centerfielder team was second and the 400 minutes early, the game was on the throw and Marleigh Elly Floyd. meter relay unit finished third. TURBEVILLE — East already into the second in- Floyd drew a walk. The in- The Lady Wolverines got “I thought our kids did well Clarendon High School’s ning for those arriving at ning ended with Lake View back to the top of the bat- today, both the boys and girls,” softball team literally the original start time of 4 starter Grace Floyd striking ting order in the third and Wilson Hall head coach Rip Ri- couldn’t wait to get its run p.m. The game was still out Bailey Evans. pushed across three runs, pley said. “We over-performed in 1A lower state tourna- scoreless at that point, with Lake View managing one beginning with an infield in some areas and these kids ment play started on Satur- ECHS going down in order hit in the first two innings, single and stolen base from can walk away feeling pretty day, making short work of in the first and leaving the a first-inning single by Alex leadoff batter Elly Floyd. good about their day. We knew Lake View by finishing off bases loaded in the second Elliott. Logan Spivey fol- an 8-3 win in 1 hour, 20 min- after Abby Reardon reached lowed with a fielder’s choice SEE QUICK, PAGE B6 SEE STATE MEET, PAGE B6

PREP SPORTS PRO BASEBALL SCISA soccer playoffs begin, baseball picks back up Monday BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected] RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM

The boys soccer teams from Thomas Thomas Sumter Academy and Sumter Wilson Hall will begin their re- Academy’s spective state playoffs on Monday while the baseball teams from Mason THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Laurence Manning Academy, Crowson Sumter native and New York Yankees starting pitch- Wilson Hall and Robert E. Lee (6) and the er Jordan Montgomery throws during the Yankees’ Academy will open their best-of-3 rest of the 11-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at semifinal series. Generals Wrigley Field in Chicago. TSA is the A Bracket No. 2 seed open the in the 2A state tournament and SCISA 2A will play host to No. 3 Greenwood state play- Montgomery solid as Christian at 6 p.m. on Monday at offs on General Field. Thomas Sumter Monday comes in with a 15-2 record. at home The winner of the TSA-GC against Yanks top Cubs 11-6 game will meet the winner be- Greenwood tween No. 1 Hilton Head Chris- Christian. BY JAY COHEN at Wrigley Field. tian and No. 4 Shannon Forest on The Associated Press The left-handed Wednesday. Montgomery, making Wilson Hall will travel to Co- CHICAGO — Sum- his fifth career start, lumbia on Monday to face Cardi- ter native Jordan pitched 6 2/3 innings. nal Newman at 6 p.m. in the first Montgomery pitched He allowed three round of the 3A tournament. The into the seventh in- runs, two of them Barons are the No. 4 seed out of ning and picked up earned, while giving Region II while CN is the Region I his first Major League up three hits and four champion. Lippen in the two 3A semifinal Wilson Hall is a No. 1 seed and road victory as the walks. He struck out In the SCISA baseball playoffs, series while REL will take on Hil- is 16-6 after coming from behind New York Yankees de- three and threw 100 Wilson Hall will meet Cardinal ton Head Christian in a 2A semi- feated the Chicago Newman and LMA will face Ben final series. SEE SCISA, PAGE B3 Cubs 11-6 on Saturday SEE MONTGOMERY, PAGE B4 B2 | SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

WEST DIVISION W L Pct GB HORSE RACING SCOREBOARD Houston 20 10 .667 — Los Angeles 15 16 .484 5½ Seattle 13 17 .433 7 TV, RADIO Texas 13 17 .433 7 Oakland 12 17 .414 7½ TODAY 7 a.m. – Professional Tennis: BMW Open and FRIDAY’S GAMES Istanbul Open Doubles Final and Singles N.Y. Yankees 3, Chicago Cubs 2 Final Matches and Madrid Open Early- Baltimore 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Round Matches (TENNIS). Toronto 8, Tampa Bay 4 7:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Minnesota 4, Boston 3 Tour GolfSixes Day Two from St. Albans, Kansas City 3, Cleveland 1 England (GOLF). Detroit 7, Oakland 2 8:25 a.m. – International Soccer: English Pre- Houston 7, L.A. Angels 6, 10 innings mier League Match – Southampton vs. Liv- Texas 3, Seattle 1, 13 innings erpool (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9:30 a.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga SATURDAY’S GAMES League Match – Mainz vs. Hamburg (FOX Boston 11, Minnesota 1 SPORTS 1). Tampa Bay 6, Toronto 1 10 a.m. – College Lacrosse: Metro Atlantic Cleveland 3, Kansas City 1 Athletic Conference Tournament Champi- Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. onship Match from Poughkeepsie, N.Y. N.Y. Yankees at Chicago Cubs, 7:15 p.m. (ESPNU). Detroit at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. 10:55 a.m. – International Soccer: English Houston at L.A. Angels, 9:07 p.m. Premier League Match – Manchester Texas at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. United vs. Arsenal (NBC SPORTS NET- WORK). TODAY’S GAMES 11 a.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: Ivy Toronto (Biagini 0-1) at Tampa Bay (Cobb League Tournament Championship Match 2-2), 1:10 p.m. from Ithaca, N.Y. (SPECTRUM 1250). Chicago White Sox (Quintana 2-4) at Balti- 11:20 a.m. – International Soccer: Bundesli- more (Tillman 0-0), 1:35 p.m. ga League Match – Schalke vs. Freiburg Boston (Sale 2-2) at Minnesota (Santana (FOX SPORTS 1). 5-0), 2:10 p.m. Noon – College Lacrosse: Ivy League Tour- Cleveland (Clevinger 0-0) at Kansas City nament Championship Match from New (Duffy 2-2), 2:15 p.m. Haven, Conn. (ESPNU). Houston (Fiers 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Shoe- Noon – College Softball: Louisiana State at maker 1-1), 3:37 p.m. South Carolina (SEC NETWORK). Detroit (Norris 2-2) at Oakland (Gray 0-1), 12:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican 4:05 p.m. League Match – Puebla vs. UNAM (UNIVI- Texas (Cashner 0-3) at Seattle (TBD), 4:10 SION). p.m. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 1 p.m. – Arena Football: Tampa Bay at Balti- N.Y. Yankees (Severino 2-2) at Chicago Cubs more (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). (Lester 1-1), 8:05 p.m. John Velazquez rides Always Dreaming to victory on Saturday in the 143rd running of 1 p.m. – College Softball: Auburn at Alabama (ESPN2). MONDAY’S GAMES the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Miami at Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. New York Mets (MLB NETWORK). Cleveland at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Kansas Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. City at Minnesota (FOX SPORTS 1). N.Y. Yankees at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: St. Louis L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWFN-FM Texas at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). Always Dreaming wins 1 p.m. – PGA Golf: Wells Fargo Champion- NATIONAL LEAGUE ship Final Round from Wilmington, N.C. EAST DIVISION (GOLF). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: Colonial W L Pct GB Athletic Association Tournament Champi- Washington 20 9 .690 — onship Match from Towson, Md. (SPEC- New York 13 15 .464 6½ Philadelphia 12 16 .429 7½ Kentucky Derby in slop TRUM 1250). 2 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Miami 12 16 .429 7½ Cup Series GEICO 500 from Talladega, Ala. Atlanta 11 16 .407 8 (WACH 57, WEGX-FM 92.9). CENTRAL DIVISION BY BETH HARRIS been made of his 1 for 45 2 p.m. – College Baseball: Texas at Texas W L Pct GB The Associated Press KENTUCKY DERBY Christian (ESPNU). Chicago 16 13 .552 — RESULTS Derby record. 2 p.m. – College Baseball: Mississippi at Cincinnati 15 14 .517 1 “It’s becoming a little Florida (SEC NETWORK). Milwaukee 15 15 .500 1½ 1. Always Dreaming 3 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A St. Louis 14 14 .500 1½ 2. Lookin At Lee more respectable now,” Western Conference Semifinal Series Game Pittsburgh 13 16 .448 3 Six – St. Louis at Nashville (If Necessary) trainer and jockey ac- 3. Battle of Midway said Pletcher, whose 48 (WIS 10). WEST DIVISION customed to success. A 4. Classic Empire starters tied D. Wayne 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Wells Fargo Champion- W L Pct GB 5. Practical Joke ship Final Round from Wilmington, N.C. Colorado 18 12 .600 — headstrong horse with a 6. Tapwrit Lukas for the most in (WLTX 19). Arizona 18 13 .581 ½ mind of its own. Togeth- Derby history. Los Angeles 16 14 .533 2 7. Gunnevera 3 p.m. – College Baseball: South Carolina at 8. McCracken Louisiana State (ESPN, WNKT-FM 107.5). San Diego 12 19 .387 6½ er, they harnessed their Velazquez used his 3 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champi- San Francisco 11 19 .367 7 collective talents to win 9. Gormley colt’s speed out of the ons Insperity Invitational Final Round from 10. Irish War Cry The Woodlands, Texas (GOLF). FRIDAY’S GAMES the Kentucky Derby. 11. Hence gate to get good position 3:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Confer- N.Y. Yankees 3, Chicago Cubs 2 Always Dreaming 12. Untrapped early in a chaotic start ence Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Four Cincinnati 13, San Francisco 3 13. Girvin – Cleveland at Toronto (WOLO 25). Pittsburgh 4, Milwaukee 0 splashed through the that saw several horses, Washington 4, Philadelphia 2 14. Patch 4 p.m. – College Softball: Arizona at UCLA slop for a 2 3/4-length 15. J Boys Echo including McCraken and (ESPN2). N.Y. Mets 8, Miami 7 4 p.m. – Major League Soccer: New York at St. Louis 10, Atlanta 0 victory on Saturday, giv- 16. Sonneteer Classic Empire, banged Atlanta (UNIVISION). Arizona 6, Colorado 3 ing Todd Pletcher and 17. Fast and Accurate around. He steered Al- 4 p.m. – College Baseball: Nevada at Clem- L.A. Dodgers 8, San Diego 2 18. Irap son (WPUB-FM 102.7). rider John Velazquez 19. State of Honor ways Dreaming into an 5 p.m. – College Baseball: Alabama at Au- SATURDAY’S GAMES their second victories in 20. Thunder Snow (DNF) ideal trip behind pace- burn (SEC NETWORK). Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. 6 p.m. – College Baseball: Pittsburgh at Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. the race but their first setter State of Honor, Georgia Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Miami at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. together. 6:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Confer- San Francisco at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Midway. with mud flying in all di- ence Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Four St. Louis at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. The New York-based Always Dreaming ran rections on a surface – Boston at Washington (TNT). N.Y. Yankees at Chicago Cubs, 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexcian Arizona at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. duo has teamed up often 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.59 and that resembled creamy League Match Toluca vs. Santos (UNIVI- L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. over the years and is the paid $11.40, $7.20 and peanut butter. SION). 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs TODAY’S GAMES sport’s leading money $5.80. “The track is impossi- Western Conference Semifinal Series Game Miami (Urena 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 2-2), winners. On their own, “This is the best horse ble,” said Mark Casse, Six – Anaheim at Edmonton (NBC SPORTS 1:10 p.m. NETWORK). Milwaukee (Davies 2-2) at Pittsburgh (Glas- they were a combined 2 Todd and I have ever who trains Classic Em- 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York now 1-1), 1:35 p.m. for 63 coming into Amer- come to the Kentucky pire. Yankees at Chicago Cubs (ESPN). St. Louis (Wacha 2-1) at Atlanta (Dickey 9 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Western Confer- 3-2), 1:35 p.m. ica’s greatest race. Derby with,” Velazquez On the final turn, Al- ence Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Four Washington (Roark 3-1) at Philadelphia Joining forces, they said. ways Dreaming took – San Antonio at Houston (TNT). (Hellickson 4-1), 2:35 p.m. 10:30 p.m. – International Swimming: USA Arizona (Walker 3-1) at Colorado (Chat- were unbeatable on a Lookin At Lee re- command as State of Arena Pro Series from Atlanta (NBC SPORTS wood 2-4), 3:10 p.m. cool and rainy day at turned $26.60 and $18.20, Honor faded. Despite NETWORK). San Francisco (Cueto 4-1) at Cincinnati Midnight – IIHF World Championships Group (Feldman 1-3), 4:10 p.m. Churchill Downs. while Battle of Midway chasing a quick early Play Match from Cologne, Germany – Unit- L.A. Dodgers (McCarthy 3-0) at San Diego “This is so special to was another five lengths pace, Always Dreaming ed States vs. Denmark (NBC SPORTS NET- (Cahill 2-2), 4:40 p.m. WORK). N.Y. Yankees (Severino 2-2) at Chicago Cubs win this race with John- back in third and paid was still full of run. No (Lester 1-1), 8:05 p.m. MONDAY ny,” Pletcher said. $20.80 to show. other horses threatened 6 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Madrid Open MONDAY’S GAMES “We’ve been together for Pletcher won his first him down the stretch Early-Round Matches from Madrid (TEN- Washington at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. all these years and this NIS). N.Y. Yankees at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Derby in 2010 with Super and Velazquez furiously 2:55 p.m. – International Soccer: English Pre- San Francisco at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. is sweet.” Saver; Velazquez won pumped his right arm as mier League Match – Middlesbrough vs. St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Chelsea (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Sent off at 9-2 odds, Al- the following year with they crossed the finish Noon – Professional Tennis: Madrid Open Pittsburgh at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. ways Dreaming made it Animal Kingdom. line. Early-Round Matches from Madrid (TEN- Texas at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. NIS). the fifth straight year Rarely one to show his “I got a good position 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM that a Derby favorite has emotions, Pletcher ad- with him early and then 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). NBA PLAYOFFS won, the longest such mitted being teary-eyed he relaxed,” Velazquez 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: San Fran- By The Associated Press cisco at New York Mets (ESPN). (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) stretch since the 1970s. behind his sunglasses. said. “When we hit the 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Pittsburgh at SECOND ROUND Georgia Tech (ESPNU). He was followed across Going into his 17th quarter pole, I asked him 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Play- EASTERN CONFERENCE the finish line by a pair Derby, Pletcher saddled and he responded. He offs Eastern Conference Semifinal Series Cleveland 3, Toronto 0 Game Six – Washington at Pittsburgh (If May 1: Cleveland 116, Toronto 105 of longshots: 33-1 Lookin the post-time favorite for did it himself from Necessary) (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). May 3: Cleveland 125, Toronto 103 At Lee and 40-1 Battle of the first time. Much had there.” 9 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Western Confer- Friday: Cleveland 115, Toronto 94 ence Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Four Today: Cleveland at Toronto, 3:30 p.m. – Golden State at Utah (TNT). x-Tuesday: Toronto at Cleveland, TBD 11 p.m. – IIHF World Championships Group x-Thursday: Cleveland at Toronto, TBD Play Match from Cologne, Germany – Unit- x-May 14: Toronto at Cleveland, TBD ed States vs. Sweden (NBC SPORTS NET- Boston 2, Washington 1 SPORTS ITEMS WORK). April 30: Boston 123, Washington 111 May 2: Boston 129, Washington 119, OT May 4: Washington 116, Boston 89 GOLF Today: Boston at Washington, 6:30 p.m. By The Associated Press Wednesday: Washington at Boston, 8 p.m. Reed surges into lead at Wells Fargo x-Friday: Boston at Washington, TBD WELLS FARGO PAR SCORES x-May 15: Washington at Boston, 8 p.m. Saturday WILMINGTON, N.C. — Patrick Reed view mirror to fend off attacks for the At Eagle Point Golf Course WESTERN CONFERENCE birdied his final two holes for a lead from every lane. Sadler gave it one Wilmington, N.C. San Antonio 2, Houston 1 Purse: $7.5 million May 1: Houston 126, San Antonio 99 5-under 67 to surge into the lead Satur- last push at the finish line, but Almirola Yardage: 7,396; Par: 72 May 3: San Antonio 121, Houston 96 day at the Wells Fargo Championship, held on for the victory in a Ford. Third Round Friday: San Antonio 103, Houston 92 Patrick Reed 70-71-67—208 -8 Today: San Antonio at Houston, 8 p.m. but not by much. 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MLB ROUNDUP COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP Sears tosses 2-hitter, Citadel tops ETSU 4-1

CHARLESTON — For- in 6 2/3 innings pitched. mer Wilson Hall standout Justin Bridgman led off JP Sears led The Citadel to the game with his first ca- a 4-1 victory over ETSU reer home run for Nevada with a complete game, (14-30), then Chris Williams 2-hitter on hit his 13th homer of the Saturday af- year in the second inning ternoon at Joe to tie the score. In the Riley Park. fourth inning, Williams hit Sears a run-scoring double and struck out 13 Seth Beer flared a run- batters in the scoring single as part of SEARS victory, mark- Clemson’s 3-run frame. ing his fifth Chase Pinder added a solo double-digit strikeout game homer, his third long ball of the season and ninth of of the year, in the sixth in- his career. The junior re- ning. corded his second 2-hitter FRIDAY of the season after holding VMI to just two hits on SOUTH CAROLINA 3 March 24. LSU 2 The victory is the fifth of BATON ROUGE, La. — A the season for Sears who 3-run second inning and 4 earned his first win since 2/3 scoreless innings of re- shutting out VMI. The lief by Josh Reagan and southpaw now has 115 Tyler Johnson highlighted strikeouts on the season to a 3-2 win for 25th-ranked THE ASSOCIATED PRESS go along with his 2.16 South Carolina over 11th- Boston pitcher Rick Porcello throws against Minnesota during the Red Sox’s 11-1 victory on Saturday in earned run average. ranked LSU on Friday Minneapolis. Sears was dominant night at Alex Box Stadium. throughout Saturday’s The Gamecocks im- game, recording two strike- proved to 27-17 and 11-11 in outs in each of the first the SEC with LSU now Porcello, Red Sox rout Twins 11-1 three innings. He did not 30-16 and 13-9 in league allow his first base runner play. MINNEAPOLIS — Rick Por- double to Mitch Moreland. ninth inning to lift the Cleve- until the fourth inning on Reagan (5-1) earned the cello pitched seven sharp in- The Red Sox entered with land Indians to a 3-1 victory an error and held ETSU win in relief with three nings and got some rare run the third-fewest RBI in the over the Kansas City Royals. hitless until the fifth. The scoreless innings of work- support to win his first start American League, and hadn’t Kelvin Herrera (1-1) gave up Sumter native closed out ing allowing one hit and since opening day, and Chris scored a single run with Por- the home runs in a span of the game with his 13th one walk while striking out Young homered twice to lead cello on the mound in his last three pitches. Santana took a strikeout, the fourth of ET- two batters. Johnson the Boston Red Sox over the four starts. 2-0 pitch out to right-center. SU’s Caleb Longley. pitched 1 2/3 scoreless in- Minnesota Twins 11-1 on Sat- The right-hander gave up Lindor hit his eighth, which Taylor Cothran led off nings to earn his eighth urday. seven hits, struck out six and landed in the Indians’ bullpen. the game with a solo home save. LSU starting pitcher After equaling last season’s walked none. Andrew Miller (2-0) picked run that put the Bulldogs Alex Lange (5-5) went the loss total in less than a month, Young added another solo up the victory, while Cody ahead for good. The Citadel distance for LSU allowing the reigning AL Cy Young shot in the fifth, and Rutledge Allen earned his eighth save in added a run in the first three runs on five hits in Award winner finally got to drove in Deven Marrero with as many opportunities, but had frame on an RBI single by nine innings with two pitch with a lead again when a single in the seventh. to work around a walk and a William Kinney to score walks and five strikeouts. Boston took advantage of a RAYS 6 single. Jonathan Sabo. Carolina broke ahead 3-0 costly Minnesota error and FRIDAY CLEMSON 5 in the second inning on the scored eight 2-out runs in the BLUE JAYS 1 back of four hits off Lange. second. Porcello (2-4) cruised ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — CARDINALS 10 NEVADA 2 Jonah Bride led off with a the rest of the way, allowing Logan Morrison and Colby BRAVES 0 CLEMSON — Former single to center with TJ only Robbie Grossman’s Rasmus hit 2-run homers and ATLANTA — Tommy Pham Sumter High and Sumter Hopkins knocking a one- homer in the third. Jake Odorizzi pitched seven doubled and hit a 2-run homer P-15’s standout Charlie out single to left field to Nick Tepesch (0-1) gave up strong innings for the Tampa after his recall from the mi- Barnes pitched 6 1/3 strong give the Gamecocks a pair seven runs — six unearned — Bay Rays in a 6-1 victory over nors, Matt Carpenter also hit innings to lead No. 6 Clem- of runners. Alex Destino in his first major league ap- the Toronto Blue Jays. a 2-run homer and the St. son to a 5-2 victory over would put Carolina ahead pearance since last June, and Odorizzi (2-1) gave up one Louis Cardinals overcame in- Nevada in the first game of 1-0 on a RBI single to right his second since the 2014 sea- run in seven innings, the sev- juries to two starting outfield- a 3-game series at Doug field. On the play at the son. enth straight time the right- ers to beat the Atlanta Braves Kingsmore Stadium on Sat- plate, Bride was ruled out After Young’s solo shot in hander has given up two runs 10-0 on Friday night. urday. at home, but a replay re- the second, Tepesch was one or fewer against Toronto. Lance Lynn (4-1) allowed four Barnes (5-3) earned the view by the umpires would out from escaping with a run- Morrison put the Rays up hits in six innings, and has win for Clemson (35-11) by overturn the call as replay ner on when shortstop Jorge 2-1 in the third inning with his given up just two runs while allowing just five hits, two confirmed that LSU catch- Polanco bobbled Josh Rut- seventh home run. winning four straight starts. runs (one earned) and one er Michael Papierski ledge’s routine grounder. Morrison and Rasmus Aledmys Diaz had three hits walk with seven strikeouts. missed the tag on Bride. Mookie Betts walked to load drove in three runs each and three RBI, including a Jeremy Beasley pitched the With two outs and runners the bases for Dustin Pedroia, while Evan Longoria had two 2-run double in the Cardinals’ ninth inning to record his on second and third base, who followed with a 3-run hits and scored three runs. 4-run third and a run-scoring first save as a Tiger. Wolf Madison Stokes would double to left-center, and the INDIANS 3 single in the sixth. Pack starter Trevor knock a 1-2 pitch into cen- Red Sox were well on their Mike Foltynewicz (0-4) gave Charpie (2-6) suffered the ter for a base hit to give way to their most lopsided ROYALS 1 up seven runs and nine hits loss, as he gave up seven Carolina the 3-run lead. win of the season. Drew KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Car- with two walks in four in- hits, five runs and two Rucinski relieved Tepesch and los Santana and Francisco nings. walks with four strikeouts From staff, local reports yielded an RBI single to Han- Lindor hit back-to-back home ley Ramirez and a run-scoring runs with two outs in the From wire reports

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE will travel to Columbia to SCISA FROM PAGE B1 face Ben Lippen at 6:30 p.m. MONDAY On Tuesday, the Swampcats BASEBALL to win its first-round series will be at home at 6:30 p.m. Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m. against Hammond 2-1. Cardi- against BL while WH will be Laurence Manning at Ben Lip- nal Newman is a No. 3 seed in Columbia against Cardinal pen, 6:30 p.m. Hilton Head Christian at Robert and advanced by beating No. 2 Newman at 7 p.m. E. Lee, 6 p.m. First Baptist. Robert E. Lee, which is 22-7, BOYS SOCCER Greenwood Christian at Thomas Defending state champion will be at home against Hilton Sumter, 6 p.m. Laurence Manning also had to Head Christian on Monday at Wilson Hall at Cardinal New- Tiffani & John Kruger man, 6 p.m. rally from behind in its first- 6 p.m. The teams will play in SOFTBALL round series against Pinewood Hilton Head on Tuesday, also East Clarendon at Branchville, 6 p.m. Prep. The Swampcats are 18-4 with a 6 p.m. start. and the No. 2 seed. Ben Lippen The No. 1 seed Cavs swept TUESDAY BASEBALL is a No. 1 seed and defeated Thomas Heyward last week Wilson Hall at Cardinal New- No. 4 Augusta Christian while No. 2 seed HHC advanced man, 7 p.m. Ben Lippen at Laurence Man- School in the first round. by beating Oakbrook Prep. ning, 6:30 p.m. On Monday, Wilson Hall The other semifinal series Robert E. Lee at Hilton Head Christian, 6 p.m. will be at home for a 7 p.m. will have Pee Dee taking on game against CN, while LMA Calhoun Academy. PO BOY’S TREE SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES

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AUTO RACING Stenhouse steals Talladega pole from Junior

BY JENNA FRYER GEICO 500 LINEUP The Associated Press By The Associated Press Saturday’s qualifying; race today At Talladega Superspeedway TALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Talladega, Ala. Earnhardt Jr.’s farewell tour (Car number in parentheses) 1. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 191.547 has officially started. mph. 2. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, All eyes are on NASCAR’s 190.780. favorite son as he races today 3. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 190.427. 4. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 190.177. at Talladega Superspeedway, 5. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 190.155. 6. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 190.023. a place where he’s adored by 7. (19) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 190.011. 8. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 189.921. the fans and expected to win 9. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 189.643. 10. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 189.582. every time he gets in his 11. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 189.470. Chevrolet. 12. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 189.077. 13. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 189.350. The crowd roared Saturday 14. (77) Erik Jones, Toyota, 189.313. 15. (41) Kurt Busch, Ford, 189.286. in qualifying when he shot to 16. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 189.256. 17. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 189.036. the top of the board, but it 18. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 189.036. was short-lived. Ricky Sten- 19. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 189.021. 20. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 188.961. house Jr., the last driver to 21. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 188.448. 22. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 188.345. qualify, immediately bumped 23. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 188.219. 24. (95) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, Earnhardt to second. Sten- 187.901. 25. (34) Landon Cassill, Ford, 187.883. house turned a lap at 191.547 26. (32) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 187.794. mph to put the Roush Fenway 27. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 187.776. 28. (13) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 187.416. Ford on the pole. 29. (38) David Ragan, Ford, 187.405. 30. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 187.361. Earnhardt leads all active 31. (10) Danica Patrick, Ford, 186.995. 32. (75) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, drivers at Talladega with six 186.155. 33. (55) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 186.119. wins, but has never started 34. (37) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, 186.047. from the pole. His lap was 35. (7) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 185.895. 36. (83) Corey LaJoie, Toyota, 185.144. 190.780 mph in a Chevrolet. 37. (23) Gray Gaulding, Toyota, 184.172. 38. (72) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 183.807. “I’m pretty happy,” Earn- 39. (15) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 183.353. hardt said. “Great lap by Sten- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 40. (33) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet, 182.699. Dale Earnhardt Jr. qualified second for today’s GEICO 500 on Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway in Tal- Failed to qualify house and the Roush crew. 41. (96) DJ Kennington, Toyota, 183.892. Would have liked that pole.” ladega, Ala. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the pole. Stenhouse didn’t mind spoiling the Talladega party one race at a track other than late battle for position with vick was sixth for Stewart- tick off of career highs in with his first pole in four Daytona or Talladega since Greg Biffle to earn the victo- Haas Racing. both categories, and it’s fitting years. 2014. So with his playoff ry. Wedged in with Earnhardt that his first pole since 2013 “It will be nice to lead the chances dwindling, a victory “The only way I could keep and the Fords was Matt Kens- came at Talladega. Stenhouse field to the green here,” Sten- would be a big boost to this myself from sliding backward eth, who qualified his Joe failed to qualify for the Talla- house said. “It’s a cool way to goodbye tour. was to run like one inch off Gibbs Racing Toyota in dega race in 2014 in an embar- start the weekend.” “We have had a dry spell, the door and squeeze him fourth. Daniel Suarez, his rassing gaffe for the team. Earnhardt announced last haven’t won a lot of races,” against the wall,” Earnhardt teammate, was seventh. But he said there’s been week he’s retiring at the end Earnhardt admitted. “I think said of his . “It really kind of “All the Fords look fast and much improvement at Roush of the season, and this first of if I go in thinking this is a killed both of our cars. But at it doesn’t really matter where that is noticeable in all areas two stops at Talladega has must-win, then I’m probably least he wasn’t passing me. It you start here because it’s of the organization. him nostalgic for one of his going to get in there and make was a bit outside of character such a chaotic race and it’s “The culture at our shop is favorite race tracks. a few mistakes.” for me to drive so much like a the luck of the draw on how just different. The guys want “Thrilled with our car, good Earnhardt is 24th in the jerk, I guess, but that’s what you finish,” said Bayne. “We to work there. They want to speed,” said Earnhardt, who standings behind five finishes you’re got to do. You’ve got to know we’ve got a fast car and show up to work and work didn’t seem to be joking when of 30th or worse this season. keep on cracking the whip, everybody knows we’ve got a harder,” he said. “They’re see- he noted a pole would make But he’s got a strong mindset keep telling yourself, ‘This is fast car, so maybe they’ll be ing that working harder is him eligible to run the pre- for Sunday, in which he what has to happen, this is willing to work with us.” making different results for season “Clash” at Daytona. knows he needs to be stron- how I have to do this to make us, so it’s been a blast for “Probably could have sat gest and smartest in the third this work if I want to win.’” RFR REBUILD Trevor and myself to drive down and talked to Rick (Hen- and final segment. After many lean years, these race cars each week. drick) about running the “Every move and decision, THE REST OF THE FIELD Stenhouse and Bayne are en- “We plan to keep getting Clash or something, but let’s every slight turn of the wheel It was a strong day for the joying a resurgence of sorts better and continue to bring see if we can’t try to get an- has to be the right decision,” engines built by Doug Yates. with Roush Fenway. better race cars to the track other one later on this year.” he said. His power landed four cars in The team has been off the and go out there and lay it all There’s some notion that Earnhardt used his 2014 vic- the top six, including both pace for several years and on the line like we do every Sunday is a must-win race for tory in the Daytona 500 as the Roush drivers in Stenhouse downsized this season to just week. It’s been really fun to Earnhardt, because the start example for how he needs to and Trevor Bayne (5th). Brad two cars. So far. Stenhouse drive, real special. There are a to his final season has not race at Talladega. In that Keselowski for Team Penske has a pair of top-five finishes lot of good people at Roush been great. He’s also won only event, he had an aggressive qualified third and Kevin Har- and four top-10s. He’s just a Fenway right now.”

AREA ROUNDUP MONTGOMERYFROM PAGE B1 pitches in improving to 2-1. hits to six of his first seven Eagles sweep 1A lower state track meet Aaron Hicks tied a ca- batters before he was reer high with four hits, pulled with one out in the SUMMERTON — The WILSON HALL 13 rence Manning Academy to a Starlin Castro homered first with lower back tight- Scott’s Branch High School FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 1 4-1 victory over Orangeburg and drove in three runs ness. He also committed a boys and girls track and field FLORENCE — Drake Ives Prep on Friday at Julie Skoler against his former team. throwing error that teams both defended their 1A allowed just one hit in four in- Field. Hicks connected for a brought in a run. lower state titles with easy nings as Wilson Hall’s varsity Olsen struck out eight and three-run homer in the There were a few boos wins on Saturday at Spann softball team cruised past didn’t walk a batter. eighth inning as the AL from the crowd of 40,735 as Stadium. Florence Christian School 13-1 Baylee Elms had three hits East leaders (19-9) earned the left-hander walked off The SB boys won with in five innings on Friday at to lead the offense. Abbie their fourth straight win, the mound with a trainer. 202.50 points while Military the FCS field. Beard had an RBI while extending their surprising Anderson has recorded Magnet was second with 94. Madison Sliwonik pitched Brooke Ward, Olivia Coker start. just five outs over his last The Lady Eagles won with 163 the last inning giving up no and Sarah Knight Nalley Castro, a three-time All- two starts, allowing 12 points while Baptist Hill had hits for the Lady Barons. She eacoh scored a run. Ashton Star with the Cubs before runs and 13 hits. The in- 83. also had a 2-run triple while Rogers and Elms each had a he was traded to the Yan- consistent performance In the boys meet, Scott’s Ives scored three times double. kees in December 2015, hit by Chicago’s rotation so Branch qualified for 23 spots Liza Lowder went 3-for-3 WILLIAMSBURG 6 an RBI double in New far this season led to a in the upcoming state meet. with a double, two RBI and York’s five-run first. He costly move right before Winners for the Eagles were scored two runs scored. Syd- THOMAS SUMTER 1 drove a 3-1 pitch from re- the game, with the World Marquise Thomas in the shot ney Jarecki had two hits in- DALZELL — Logan Morris liever Felix Pena deep into Series champions desig- put, Vaquan Wilder in the cluding a double and drove in wen 3-for-3 with a home run the bleachers in left for a nating reserve outfielder pole vault, Christavis Johnson three runs. Kathryn Sistare on Senior Night at Thomas two-run shot in the fourth, Matt Szczur for assign- in the 200-meter dash, Keon- had two hits and two RBI and Sumter Academy, but it giving the Yankees an 8-0 ment to make room for dre Tappin in both the 400 Madison Elmore had two hits wasn’t enough to help the lead. another reliever. dash and the 800 run, Joshua including a double. Lady Generals to victory as Castro finished with Rob Zastryzny, who was Pringle in the discus and Carly Allred scored twice they lost to Williamsburg three hits in his fifth promoted from Triple-A Amonte Brown in the high for WH. Academy 6-1 at the TSA field. straight multihit game, Iowa, pitched four innings, jump. The 4x100, 4x400 and LAURENCE MANNING 4 Thomas Sumter fell to 7-8 running his AL-best bat- but Szczur likely is headed 4x800 relay teams also won. on the season and 4-4 in ting average to .381. Hicks for a new team. He was In the girls meet, Scott’s ORANGEBURG PREP 1 SCISA Region II-2A. has 10 hits in his last 20 at- drafted by the Cubs in 2010 Branch qualified for 19 spots MANNING — Lundee Olsen Sydney Daniel added two bats. and made his major league in the state meet. Winners for tossed a 2-hitter to lead Lau- hits. Anderson (2-2) allowed debut in 2014. the Lady Eagles were Mary Wimberly in the 1,600 and 800, Paulette Wimberly in the 200 and 400, Ebony Martin won the 3,200, Daisha Johnson in SC DEPARTMENT the long jump and the 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams. OF CORRECTIONS East Clarendon claimed three spots in the boys state Unlimited meet and five spots in the girls state meet. Opportunities: VARSITY BOYS SOCCER Correctional Officers, RN’s/LPN’s, Licensed CHAPIN 8 Mental Health CRESTWOOD 1 Professionals, CHAPIN – Crestwood High PLACE YOUR AD IN Food Services, School saw its season come to Trades Specialists, an end with an 8-1 loss to 101 S.C. 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VIP 37 Crime author 27 What may be DOWN 61 It replaced BY TIM REYNOLDS Game 4, 3:30 p.m., ABC. Olynyk dustup — while tame Cornwell seen before long 1 Amp setting “Court” in a TV The Associated Press NEED TO KNOW: James’ by past NBA playoff alterca- 38 Brazen 28 It, in Italy channel name teams are 79-20 vs. the East tion standards — is surely 2 Call out 31 Supper, say 3 Imagine Friday’s Puzzle Solved LeBron James doesn’t pro- over the last seven postsea- going to have some carry 33 “Way to go!” 4 Big Macks long the inevitable. sons, and he’s now just 176 over into Sunday, especially 35 Language that 5 Palate cleansers The last seven times that points shy of passing Michael now with Oubre out. gave us “galore” 6 Yeats’ yet James’ teams have had a 3-0 Jordan for the NBA’s all-time INJURY UPDATE: Thomas 36 1924 novel 7 Flat-screen lead in a playoff series, the playoff scoring record. Cleve- (teeth issues) will play with a set during the predecessors matchup has ended in the land has won every game in temporary bridge, one the British Raj 8 Harem rooms most humane fashion — a the series by double digits, Celtics are prepared to re- 40 Bit of mischief 9 Ancient mariners sweep. He gets a chance at and even though DeMar place on the fly if necessary. 41 Perfectly 10 Letters after another Sunday, when Cleve- DeRozan was great in Game 3 PRESSURE IS ON: The refer- 42 Attack from Sen. Schumer’s land can oust Toronto and ad- (37 points), the Raptors just ees. Expect Sunday’s crew to above name vance to the Eastern Confer- didn’t have enough to keep set the tone by not letting ei- 44 Con __: briskly, 11 Bon Ami ence finals. close. ther side get away with too on scores competitor ©2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 5/6/17 That’s one of three Game KEEP AN EYE ON: Cavaliers much extra-curricular activi- 4s on today’s NBA playoff PG Kyrie Irving has the scor- ty in the first few minutes, slate: Boston and Washington ing numbers in these playoffs perhaps sending a message JUMBLE continue their bruising series (23.3 per game), but his shoot- that everyone would prefer to with the Celtics leading that ing is just under 40 percent. see a series decided by scor- THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME East semifinal matchup 2-1, Confidence isn’t exactly an ing instead of shoving. By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek and San Antonio — which issue for Uncle Drew, but the SPURS AT ROCKETS proved on Friday that it won’t Cavs wouldn’t mind seeing buckle easily after losing him improve on the 7-for-20 SERIES: San Antonio leads Tony Parker for the season — performance that he’s aver- 2-1. Game 4, 9 p.m., TNT. will look to go up 3-1 in its aged over the last five games. NEED TO KNOW: The Spurs West semifinal series against INJURY UPDATE: Lowry is haven’t lost in Houston since Houston. questionable. Christmas 2015, going 4-0 Those Celtics-Wizards and PRESSURE IS ON: Nobody. since that day. James Harden Spurs-Rockets matchups look Toronto is playing for pride. had 43 points in Game 3, but like they might last a while. Cleveland is playing for a lon- the Spurs clamped down on The Cavaliers-Raptors one, ger rest. Houston’s other shooters — not so much. CELTICS AT WIZARDS Lou Williams, Eric Gordon, History says it’s over: No Ryan Anderson and Patrick NBA team has wasted a 3-0 SERIES: Boston leads 2-1. Beverley shot a combined 6 series lead, James has never Game 4, 6:30 p.m., TNT. for 31. coughed up as much as a 2-0 NEED TO KNOW: The NBA KEEP AN EYE ON: What series lead, and even if the suspended the Wizards’ Kelly Houston changes defensive- Raptors get injured point Oubre Jr. for today “for ly, if anything. Kawhi Leon- guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) charging and making forceful ard and LaMarcus Aldridge back for today he surely and unwarranted contact” each scored 26 for San Anto- won’t be anywhere near his with the Celtics’ Kelly nio in Game 3, and Danny best. Going back to last sea- Olynyk in Game 3. Celtics G Green had his 3-point stroke son’s rally in the NBA Finals Isaiah Thomas has been all working when the Spurs the Cavs have won 10 consec- over the scoring map in the needed it most. The Spurs utive playoff games, three first three games, with 33, 53 had the Rockets guessing all shy of the NBA’s record set and 13 points, respectively. night, and by crunch time by the Los Angeles Lakers The Celtics averaged 126 Houston clearly looked frus- over the 1988 and 1989 post- points in the first two games, trated. seasons. then managed only 89 in INJURY UPDATE: Parker And James is making it look Game 3. John Wall has been (left leg) is out for the play- easy — 34.3 points, 9.0 re- super for Washington, aver- offs. bounds and 7.3 assists per aging 28 points and 12.3 as- PRESSURE IS ON: A bit SUDOKU game so far in these playoffs, sists. more on San Antonio. Hous- HOW TO PLAY: on 57 percent shooting. Such a KEEP AN EYE ON: The phys- ton has won twice in San An- stat line has never been done icality. There were eight tech- tonio this season, and going Each row, column by anyone over the course of nicals and three ejections in back to the Spurs’ house in a and set of 3-by-3 an entire postseason. Game 3, both teams are 2-2 tie won’t strike much fear boxes must contain CAVALIERS AT RAPTORS proudly talking about how in the Rockets. The Spurs can the numbers 1 much they don’t like the take complete control on through 9 without SERIES: Cleveland leads 3-0. other side, and the Oubre- Sunday. repetition. Timothy L. Griffi th Attorney at Law 803-607-9087 www.tlgriffi th.com Family Law • Criminal Law • Civil • Business Divorce, Custody, DUI, DUS, Drug Charges Visitation, Civil & Injury, State & Federal Courts Contract Disputes 360 W. Wesmark Attorney TL Griffi th Sumter, SC THE ANSWERS TO THESE PUZZLES CAN BE FOUND ON TODAY’S DAILY PLANNER PAGE. B6 | SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM QUICK STATE MEET FROM PAGE B1 FROM PAGE B1

Caitlin Timmons reached on Porter-Gaud would be an infield single and Gracen tough to beat, but we had Watts drove Floyd home with some individual winners a single to left, with Timmons and we put ourselves in and Watts both advancing 90 contention.” feet on the throw. Kinsley On the girls’ side for Wil- Driggers and Olivia Single- son Hall, Dubose Alderman tary followed with RBI finished second in the 100 groundouts to plate Timmons and Liza Segars was third in and Watts. the long jump. Chandler That lead did not last long Patrick finished third in the as the Lady Wild Gators got 100 hurdles and the 3,200 their bats cranked in the top relay team was third. of the fourth. Elliott, batting “The majority of our girls in the No. 3 slot, got her sec- team is really young so we ond hit of the game, a double feel we are building there,” to the left-center fence, Ripley said. “We lose some ahead of a Spivey grounder good seniors on the boys that handcuffed ECHS short- team. but we feel like we have stop Watts. Four pitches a strong program going for- later, Payton Bell took a ward.” Marleigh Floyd offering over Taja Hunley was the top the left field fence to tie the RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM performer for the Thomas score 3-3. Floyd recovered to East Clarendon’s Gracen Watts, left, slides home for the Lady Wolverines’ third run as Lake View catch- Sumter girls’ team, win- retire Jasmine Ford on a er Spivey Evans loses control of the ball during EC’s 8-3 victory on Saturday in the 1A lower state tour- ning the 2A/1A triple jump come-backer to the mound nament at the ECHS field. while placing second in the and induced a popup to short long jump and third in the from Savannah Church to nifty assistance from her in- smacked an RBI single to before inducing a grounder 100 hurdles. Aubrey Stod- minimize the damage. fielders. Sarah Evans opened right, bringing Watts home to third from Cox to end the dard took gold in the girls The score remained tied the frame with a single to to account for the final 8-3 game. 1600 and the 800 while until the bottom of the fifth, left and took second on a sac- margin. “In the playoffs, everybody Bella Crowe was second in when the top half of the rifice bunt from Becca Cox. “You can tell we were still plays better so you can never the 800 and third in the ECHS batting order paid divi- Spivey Evans hit a grounder kind of raggedy at the bat, but be at ease until you get that 1,600 and 3,200. dends once again. This time to Driggers at third, who we got the hits we needed and final out of the final inning, Samantha Kindsvater was Timmons began the rally with fired to Anderson at first for we put the ball in there and because anybody can come second in the 100-meter dash a single to right, Watts fol- the putout. Sarah Evans scored some runs, made some back and do anything,” Ard as well as the 200, and the lowed with an infield single made a late break from sec- things happen,” said ECHS said of Lake View’s game-ty- girls’ 400 meter relay team and Driggers plated Timmons ond and Anderson alertly head coach Lisa Ard, whose ing rally. “We put that final finished second. with a single up the middle. fired the ball back to Drig- team takes an 18-5 record into five (runs) on and that made Thomas Sumter’s boys 400 Singletary and Abby Reardon gers in plenty of time for the a winners bracket showdown me feel a whole lot better.” relay team captured the gold came away with run-produc- inning-ending double play. on Monday at Branchville. Monday’s trip to Branch- medal and Tristan Furrow ing groundouts that staked ECHS got some insurance “Our defense was pretty solid. ville will represent a first in finished second in the shot the Lady Wolverines to a 6-3 in the bottom of the sixth as They got a home run and a Ard’s 11-year tenure as put. Devin Harrell was state advantage. Anderson followed No. 9 hitter Bailey Evans couple of fall-in base hits, but ECHS head coach as she has runner-up in the 110 hurdles. with a double to left, but was was hit by a pitch to open the other than than that we never led a Lady Wolverine Laurence Manning’s Josh left stranded as Marleigh frame and cycle back to the played some ball.” squad against the Lady Yel- Edwards had a solid day, fin- Floyd popped out to short to top of the lineup. It took Marleigh Floyd closed low Jackets. A win on Mon- ishing second in the shot put end the frame. some 2-out magic to get the with a 5-hitter, striking out day would give ECHS a and fourth in the discus. Marleigh Floyd set Lake job done as Watts tripled two and walking none. She break until Friday, when it Teammate Grayson Gamble View down in order in the down the third-base line to hit one batter, Sarah Evans, would host the survivor of finished fourth in the shot top of the fifth, with some score Evans and Driggers with two outs in the seventh, the loser’s bracket. put. Memorial Day 2017 Recognize the deceased Veterans in your family. Return this form to The Item by May 23, 2017. To be published on May 28, 2017, honoring our military who gave the ultimate sacrifi ce for our country. Date: ______Submitted by: ______Phone:______Name of Deceased Veteran: ______List of Military Operations (i.e. WWI, Iraqi Freedom, etc.): ______2017 How is this veteran related to you? He/She is my ______Summertime ______Mail or Fax to: THE ITEM NEWSPAPER Our Summertime Section is loaded c/o Classifi ed Dept. Fax: (803) 775-1024 with summer activities P.O. 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USA TODAY PERSONAL FINANCE PETE THE PLANNER $5 MILLION IN CHICKEN MEANS LOTS OF EGGS

PETE: Let’s say, hypothetically, you have $5 million lay- ing around. Your plan for this money is twofold — save the principal to serve as an inheritance for your children and to use that same principal to generate a modest in- come to live off of. The goal isn’t growth, per se, but any growth could be invested in other ways or added to the principal. Here are some numbers to provide context — $5 million at 2% annually should produce $100,000. If you are currently living a lifestyle that you wish to maintain at say $60,000 per year (including taxes, etc.), taking a 2% annual payout should provide enough income to maintain your life- style and have room to compensate for inflation over your

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it as eggs and chickens. When you than you initially need, and those This is possi- Peter Dunn retire, your assets turn into egg- eggs will turn into more chickens. ble because you Special for USA TODAY laying chickens. Your goal is to have $5 mil- live off the eggs. In Year 1 of re- GOAL 2: LEAVE YOUR NEST lion. But it is worth tirement, maybe 100 eggs gets the EGG TO YOUR CHILDREN noting many people with job done. Inflation simply makes Don’t forget, you’ve expressed $5 million aren’t happy with 2% you marginally hungrier each a desire to leave the nest to your returns. And beyond that, many year, which means it takes more brood. In order to make this hap- When you people don’t have $5 million, so Dave, can I assume you’re the eggs to satiate your hunger. pen, your retirement eggs must retire, your they may need much more than one with $5 million and that you Therefore, Year 2 requires 102 satisfy you wholly. You’ll have no 2% returns or distributions. Both aren’t just randomly interested in eggs or so. chicken dinners. However, if assets turn of these facts cause retirees to me having $5 million? If at any point your appetite passing your wealth to your kids consume eggs as quickly as Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy hy- surpasses your supply of eggs, wasn’t a goal of yours, then you into egg-laying they’re produced. potheticals which involve me hav- cover your eyes because feathers could be more aggressive with You quickly can see how peo- ing $5 million laying around. are about to fly. Yes Dave, time to your retirement income goals. chickens. Your ple get themselves into trouble, Especially when the goal for my eat a chicken. Which now means This is precisely why invest- goal is to live especially when they spend big $5 million is to produce only 2% the chickens who couldn’t lay ment objectives are so important during the first years of retire- annually and then leave the enough eggs for you this year are and so personal. I don’t begrudge off the eggs. ment. That’s why I like both as- $5 million to a party of my choos- now expected to lay more eggs for a person’s desire or lack of desire sets dedicated to egg production ing when I head to post-retire- you next year because of infla- to leave assets to their adult chil- If at any point (income production) and com- ment (death). No matter whose tion. That’s bad news for you and dren. Leaving money for depen- pletely different assets dedicated money it is, not only is your idea the chickens. Before you know it, dent survivors is much different your appetite to preventing the demise of feasible and reasonable, but there all you’ll have is a pile of feathers than leaving money to indepen- surpasses your chickens (emergency reserves). are several different ways to ac- and distant memories of omelets dent adult children. In fact, I Kudos to you, Dave. Your plan complish these goals. Your chal- and chicken parmesan. don’t plan on leaving any assets to supply of eggs, is feasible and reasonable. I hope lenge will be making sure you What I admire about your situ- my children, once they’re finan- you like eggs. don’t lose site of your goals. ation though is not only will cially independent, just as I don’t cover your eyes $60,000 a year satisfy you now, expect my parents to leave any Peter Dunn is an author, speaker and GOAL 1: PRODUCE $60,000- but you’ve got a ton of wiggle assets to me. because radio host, and he has a free podcast: Million Dollar Plan. Have a question $100,000 OF INCOME FOR THE room before you’ll need $100,000 The key to your particular re- feathers are about money for Pete the Planner? REMAINDER OF YOUR LIFE in a year. Which means 2% re- tirement feast, Dave, is your need Email him at AskPete@petetheplan- I like to think of retirement in- turns will be just fine for you. for only a 2% return on your about to fly. ner.com. come and the assets that generate Your chickens will lay more eggs money in retirement.

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This week’s Commerce Department will re- your OOO (“out of office”) Slack and Skype for Busi- report on April retail sales will port Friday that total retail sales email auto-reply message. ness can also be used to provide the first snapshot of rose a healthy 0.6% in April and That way, whomever is (gently) tell people you’re household spending this quarter. the core measure increased 0.4%. writing you shouldn’t ex- unplugging for a bit. The week’s reports also will re- Inflation generally has been pect a quick reply. Many A new feature in Slack veal whether inflation bounced trending higher, but the consum- put the dates you’re away, — a cloud-based team col- back from an unusual decline in er price index fell 0.3% in March, too. If you can delegate, laboration platform — March and the underlying dy- the most in two years. Even core perhaps include a line like ELIZABETH WEISE, USA TODAY now lets you set your sta- namics of the labor market. inflation, which strips out volatile “If it’s urgent, please contact ... ,” With most tus so you can let your team- The Labor Department on Fri- food and energy costs, dipped or have a trusted co-worker ac- office tools mates know you’re away, when day reported a robust 211,000 job 0.1%, the first drop in seven years. cess your email while you’re away. available on you’ll be back, whom to contact in gains in April, but March’s payroll If prices continue to fall or stag- Setting up an auto-reply is easy smart- your place or anything else you additions were revised down to nate, it could derail the Federal for popular email programs such phones, it’s want to share. an even weaker 79,000 from If prices Reserve’s plans to raise interest as Outlook and Gmail. often hard to Another trendy productivity 98,000. Many economists are continue rates twice more in 2017 follow- Speaking of Outlook, if you al- unplug from tool, Skype for Business, also lets writing off the poor March show- to fall or ing two hikes since December. low for your free/busy informa- work. you manually change your status ing as a weather-related blip. La- stagnate, Yet economists are chalking up tion to be visible to others in to “Off work” or “Do not disturb” bor’s Job Openings and Labor the March retreat to one-time Outlook Calendar, you can indi- — the latter which will block peo- Turnover Survey for that month, it could factors. Gasoline prices, which cate you are out of office by add- ple from instant-messaging or due out Tuesday, could shed derail the had been climbing, fell 6.2%. And ing an item to your calendar for calling you. If you like, specify some light on what was going on Federal the Labor Department changed the days you’re out and specifying your location, as well as enter a by peeking beneath the job totals. Reserve’s the way it measures wireless for it to show as “out of office.” custom message that will appear Job openings, for example, in- phone service prices, leading to a With Gmail, click Settings in in your contact card across Mi- creased by a healthy 118,000 in plans 7% decline in that category, No- the top right of the page and crosoft’s Office 365. February to 5.7 million. Another to raise mura economist Lewis Alexander scroll down to the “Vacation re- On a related note, before you solid increase in openings will interest says. Economists reckon Labor sponder” section. 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USA TODAY PERSONAL FINANCE START THREE MONTHS person who assisted with the fil- BEFORE YOU WANT PAYMENTS ing and have that person read the “It doesn’t take that long to questions and answers back to clear a claim — no way,” says An- the consumer,” she says. dy Landis, author of Social Securi- Brewton recommends docu- ty: The Inside Story. “But (starting menting conversations with dates the process early) allows time to and times. “I do believe that, giv- iron out any wrinkles that come en the number of Social Security up, like finding your military dis- beneficiaries, actual errors are charge form or other documents. few,” she says. But they do hap- Then it’s clear sailing to your first pen from time to time, and they payment.” can be significant. Others suggest the same. 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You past your birth month if you in- can always file later,” she says. tend to begin benefits on your birth month.” FILING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY IS THE HARDEST MOST CLAIMS ARE DONE Those filing for Social Security ONLINE THESE DAYS Disability Insurance tackle it in You really don’t have to apply stages, starting online at for benefits in person anymore. www.ssa.gov. Just go to www.ssa.gov and click “The SSA needs to know all on the “retirement” box for re- GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO your doctors and hospitals that tirement, spousal or Medicare have information about your claims. “There are great instruc- medical condition,” Landis says. tions and tips there,” Landis says. But here’s a trick of the trade “Then it takes maybe 20 minutes that will save you a ton of work: to complete the application.” THE INS AND OUTS “If one doctor or hospital has all Other experts agree that online your records, just list that source is the best way to apply for Social and say they have everything,” Security. “I am a firm believer in Landis says. “Then be prepared to applying online for benefits,” says OF APPLYING FOR wait — it takes months to decide a Kurt Czarnowski, a principal with disability claim. The sooner you Czarnowski Consulting. start, the sooner it will be done.” Prefer to work with a live hu- man? You can, of course, still ap- FILING A SURVIVOR CLAIM? ply in person. But if you choose SOCIAL SECURITY Most claims can be filed online. this route, don’t walk into your Not this one. If you’re filing a sur- local office cold. “You might face a vivor claim (widow, widower or one- or two-hour wait, or worse,” surviving child), you can’t do it Landis says. Instead, call 1-800- BENEFITS online, Landis says. Start by call- 772-1213 to set up an appoint- ing 800-772-1213 for a claims ment, for a phone or in-office appointment. claim. Of note, the Social Security Pundits spend a good deal of time advising Administration (SSA) generally Robert Powell WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT doesn’t publish the phone num- Special for USA TODAY Americans about the best age to claim Social Se- AFTER YOU FILE? bers of their local offices. You should be aware of and curity — at age 62, at full retirement age, at age plan for the fact that Social Secu- WORD TO THE WISE 70 and the like. rity benefits are paid one month The SSA’s phones are staffed in arrears, Czarnowski says. “For from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in whatever But they hardly ever discuss the nuts and bolts example, say someone retires at time zone you’re in. of applying for Social Security benefits. They should. the end of June and intends to “But they’re swamped midday, start collecting Social Security from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,” You see, the seemingly simple act of completing an application for re- benefits effective with the month Landis says. “Instead, call near ei- of July,” he says. “That person ther end of the day, like 8 a.m. or tirement, spouse’s, disability benefits isn’t always as straightforward as won’t receive his/her first pay- 5 p.m. If the recording says it will you might think. “I had a client once who described this as ‘the most com- ment until August.” be a long wait, just hang up and Also note, Czarnowski says, call back at a better time.” plicated and bureaucratic process known to mankind,’ ” says Robin Brew- that anyone born between the 1st ton, chief operations officer for Social Security Solutions. and the 10th of the month is al- TWO “GOTCHA” QUESTIONS ways paid on the second Wednes- When you file, there are two HERE’S WHAT EXPERTS SAY YOU NEED TO KNOW. day of the month; anyone born questions that seem to trip peo- between the 11th and the 20th of ple up, according to Brewton. the month is always paid on the One: “If you are eligible for both a the earliest possible date for third Wednesday of the month; retirement benefit and a spouse’s someone to start benefits. WHAT YOU’LL NEED and anyone born between the benefit, do you want to delay re- “For those who are filling out 21st and the end of the month is ceipt of retirement benefit?” And the application up to four months Ted Sarenski, CEO of Blue Ocean Strategic Capital, always paid on the fourth two: “When do you want benefits in advance of when they want recommends gathering the following information as part Wednesday of the month. to begin?” benefits to start, they’ll need to of the Social Security application process: “And by ‘paid’ I mean that their So many consumers are con- change the date in the field,” she uBirth certificate and photo ID for your own benefits. payment is ‘direct deposited’ into fused by the first question, Brew- says. “If a consumer has carefully uMarriage certificate for claiming spousal benefits along their bank account on that date,” ton says. “Some don’t know that crafted a claiming strategy, par- with the Social Security number of your spouse. he says. “This is something that they may be eligible for multiple ticularly if it is coordinating re- uMarriage and divorce certificates and Social Security people need to understand and benefits; others just simply don’t tirement and spousal or divorced number of your ex-spouse if you are claiming divorced anticipate, and in my experience, understand the question,” she spouse benefits, the wrong date spousal benefits. many of them don’t.” says, noting the question applies can cost thousands of dollars and uMarriage certificate and death certificate if you only to those who are still eligible ruin the strategy.” are claiming deceased spousal benefits. EXAMINE YOUR DOCUMENTS to “restrict the scope of the appli- uBirth certificates of dependents if you are claiming Sarenski suggests examining cation to spousal benefits only,” USE THE COMMENT SECTION surviving children benefits. your “introductory” letter and all or what some refer to as filing a Would-be Social Security bene- other correspondence immedi- restricted application. This ap- ficiaries should always use the ately upon receiving it in the mail plies only to those who were born comments section near the end mentation of your intent in the MAKE A MISTAKE? from the SSA. on or before Jan. 1, 1954. “Those of the application to clearly spell event an error occurs in If you discover that you made a “It is best to correct any errors wanting to receive only spousal out what their intentions are, processing.” mistake during the filing process, as soon as you know of them,” he benefits must answer ‘yes’ to this Brewton says. “If they’re trying to Also, Brewton recommends the sooner it is addressed the bet- says. question,” she says. “If you an- file a restricted application, they asking someone to sit with you ter. Unfortunately, a correction swer ‘no,’ your own retirement should say so. 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On Newstands…Now. (803) 774-1200 36 W Liberty Street | Sumter, SC THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 | C5 YESTERYEAR Sponsored by The Iris Agency Tuomey graduates nurse’s aides; school board to choose new superintendent

75 YEARS AGO – 1942 ing interim Superintendent Dr. Andre- Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 na Ray. “I was interviewed by the Major William A. Thompson, of board (of trustees) in a formal inter- Sumter, whose name has been linked view last week,” Ray said this morn- with Shaw Field since its inception, ing “I am an official candidate.” The has relinquished his duties as base ad- board will meet May 5 to review the jutant to become base defense and candidates’ applications. plans and training officer, S-3, Col. • Wilson Hall tennis coach Chuck Burton M. Hovey Jr., Shaw Field com- McCord felt his Barons had to have an manding officer, announced today. In above-average day if they were to de- his new post, Maj. Thompson will co- feat four-time defending state champi- ordinate and plan all training for offi- on Orangeburg Prep for the SCISAA cers and enlisted men at Shaw. 3A title. It didn’t happen and the Indi- • Sgt. Jesse Thomas Hynds, 21, son ans have now won five in a row. Prep of Mrs. J.A. Ardis, of Sumter, has dominated the singles, winning five of been reported killed in action some- the six matches, and went on to a 7-2 where in the Solomon Islands, accord- victory at the Palmetto Park courts. ing to a telegram received by his • Bishopville native Mike Holland mother from the Navy Department. wants to shoot in the 80s during to- Hynds was with the Marine Corps and day’s final round of the Ben Hogan had been in the service three years. South Carolina Classic at The Country • It was revealed in a check-up that Club of South Carolina. But he’s talk- Bill Hughes, Sumter co-captain, who ing degrees, not strokes. “This is my saw no action in the Gamecocks’ last time of year – from May to August,” two games because of an injury and he said after shooting a one-under 71 Charlie Penny, the Birds’ pass snag- in the opening round Thursday. ging end, finished the season tied for • While the world of art can be high scoring honors on the 1942 outfit. SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOS kind or cruel to those who pursue The boys had 49 points apiece. Run- 1942 — Sumter’s second class of nurse’s aides wear their pins and caps received at careers amid its ever-changing envi- ner-up to the top men was Eddie Dun- graduation exercises. From left, they are Mrs. Dudley Hodge, Mrs. Eugene Osteen, Miss rons, a number of USC Sumter alum- lap, who fought his way across the Virginia Mabry, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. W.V. Chadwick and Mrs. Sam Pace. ni are enjoying considerable success goal line five times for 30 points. as artists. Tarleton Blackwell, a Clar- • Sumterites are cooperating splen- endon County resident, returned to didly with the new system of garbage his alma mater recently to present a collection, designed to save tires and slide-illustrated lecture on his work. gas, City Manager Raffield said this In spite of a busy schedule as an ele- morning. Trucks, which hitherto col- mentary school teacher, Blackwell lected garbage daily, now make the still finds time to paint life-size por- routes only three times weekly. It traits and large-scale pieces that in- means a considerable reduction in clude images that sometimes startle, mileage and gasoline, the city manag- often amuse and always challenge er pointed out. the viewer. • The S.C. State Commission of For- • An increasing number of people estry has approximately 10 million for- are taking advantage of the various est tree seedlings available for the tree programs offered by the Sumter Coun- planting season that is now at hand, ty Recreation Department, according says W.C. Hammerie, state forester. to Ray Mergil, the department’s ath- “These trees were grown in the State letic director. “We have 96 teams, with Forest Nursery at Sumter, South Caro- an average of 15 kids per team, partic- lina, recently dedicated to the memory ipating in our Sumter Kids in Baseball of Horace L. Tilghman, former chair- program this year,” Mergil said. “That man of the State Commission of For- is the most Sumter County has ever estry.” had. We had to cut off the registration • Tonight, the Sumter Y boys open because we didn’t have any more their 1942-43 basketball season with a 1992 — Sumter firefighters Johnnie Rose, left, and Dennis Powell stand with the city’s parks to put them in. Last year, we doubleheader, beginning at 7:30 p.m. roughly had 73 teams.” new emergency truck. With the help of a local manufacturer, fire crews made the truck on their home court. The first game • Sumter City Council will hear a for about $10,000, $50,000 less than the price of a new truck. will be an exhibition between two of final report by City Engineer Al Har- Sumter Y Midget teams. This game ris on the feasibility of providing city will be a preliminary to the main District 17, is confident that the vote to study repair and furniture needs in utility services to residents living event, which will bring together the will be favorable “if the people who the rooms to be used when the office north of the city. A group of residents Fighting 56th of Shaw Field and the care” go to the polls. officially opens for business. in that area has requested annexation Sumter Y Juniors. The starting line- • Sumter’s police and fire depart- • Taking top honors in the City in an effort to gain use of city servic- up for the Juniors will be chosen from ments had their annual baseball con- Track Meet at Alice Drive were Denise es. Harris told council members that the following: Alfred Scarborough, test scheduled for Riley Park last Sublette, Becky Player, Joey Stanton, bringing wastewater service to the Van Newman, Billy Jones, Wendy Wednesday and they went through Mike Bonnette, Mark Booco, Vickie area – adjacent to U.S. 401, north and Levi, Ernest Stroman, William Brad- with it despite the heavy rain. When it Baird, Karen Hatfield, Linda Baird south of the U.S. 76-378 bypass – could ham, Everett Ness, Scott Rumph, was over the fire department had and Nancy Haule, each of whom won cost as much as $800,000. Installation Phelps Bultman, Jimmy Moise, David splashed their way to a 6-3 victory, the two or more events in his or her age of a wastewater system in the area Edens, Tommy Hughes, John Mar- eighth win in the last ten years for the group. would be an infrastructure improve- shall and Dick Warren. firemen. Pete Pritchard hurled on the • Dalzell native Caroline C. Heriot ment of long-range development. Cur- • Five women comprise Sumter’s mound for the winners and struck out has been appointed law librarian for rently only about 30 houses exist in second class of Nurse’s Aides and seven in recording the victory. the Loyola University School of Law. the area. their instructor. Graduation exercises • John W. Watson, Sumter native Before coming to Loyola, Heriot was • “Sumter youths say they are tired were held at Tuomey Hospital at and former aide to Gov. Robert Mc- librarian for the New Mexico Supreme of being treated like second-class cit- which time the aides were capped and Nair, has been named director of pub- Court in Santa Fe. Last year she izens by adults, media, society and awarded the pins signifying them as lic relations for Fripp Island Resort, served as first vice president and each other. “People don’t give youth members of the local Red Cross Inc. Watson’s resignation from the chairman of the program develop- credit,” said Bryan Morse, a Thomas Nurse’s Aide Corps. Mrs. R. Leland governor’s staff was effective today. ment committee of the American Sumter Academy senior. “They Moore, chairman of the volunteer spe- He had served as McNair’s chief Assn. of University Women, Santa Fe think that because you’re young, cial services of the local Red Cross, speech writer. branch. your words won’t hold water.” But presided at the program, and the invo- • Sumter National, undefeated in • Johnnie L. Washington, scoutmas- some Sumter County teens are deter- cation was made by the Rev. W.D. Gle- tournament play, takes on Edisto here ter of Boy Scout Troop 238 at St. Luke mined to earn that credit. A group of aton, pastor of Trinity Methodist as action continues in the Palmetto A.M.E. Church, has been awarded a about 10 teens has formed the Sum- Church. Charles H. Dabbs, hospital su- Boys district play-offs. National re- scholarship to attend a Philmont ter County Youth Council. The perintendent, made a short address corded its second straight shutout of Scoutmasters Conference in Cimar- group’s goals are to provide positive and presented each volunteer aide the tourney by blanking Sumter ron, Mexico. Washington was the only role models for children and to com- with a $1 bill, terming them “Dollar-a- American, 4-0, with Ikey Anton going recipient of a scholarship in the entire municate with adults, the media and year” workers. Graduates were Mrs. all the way on the mound for the win- Pee Dee Area Council. local government officials. Dudley Hodge, Mrs. Eugene Osteen, ners. Charles Craft got things started • The Sumter County Department of • Will Sumter County automobile Miss Virginia Mabry, Mrs. Gordon, for National by belting the first pitch Public Welfare has a new director. He owners have to pay an extra $12 to $15 Mrs. W.V. Chadwick and Mrs. Sam of the ballgame over the centerfield is William H. Mathis, 47, a veteran of to drive their cars next year? Sumter Pace. fence for a home run. 20 years’ military service who has County Council members said they • Project T-Square, a program which worked with the American Red Cross will explore the idea of charging a $12 50 YEARS AGO — 1967 strives to provide inefficiently tapped since 1963. Mathis replaces Mack Pru- to $15 vehicle fee to help pay for coun- July 31 – Aug. 6 human resources with the technical ett, who has accepted a position with ty road maintenance. The fee would be Seventeen separate polling places “know-how” that can turn them into the South Carolina Department of in addition to personal property taxes will be open for voting on a bond elec- useful citizens, began setting up its op- Corrections in Columbia. already levied by the county on cars, tion which is to determine whether eration in the Dixie Life Building on but property owners would see the fee School District 17 will issue $3 million Main Street. Wade Kolb, city manager 25 YEARS AGO –1992 taken out of the taxes on tier land, in bonds for the construction of badly Ruben L. Gray, associate director of May 1-7 Councilman Joe Davis said. needed school facilities to accommo- Project T-Square, Robert Palmer, a Sumter School District 17’s Board of date students who are increasing by member of City Council, and other Trustees has completed interviews Reach Sumter Item Archivist Sammy more than 300 annually. Dr. L.C. members of the project met at the en- with five finalists for the district’s va- Way at [email protected] or (803) McArthur, superintendent of School trance to the office on Liberty Street cant superintendent position, includ- 774-1294.

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Perrigo 73.41 +.29 -.53 ScorpioTk 4.23 -.06 -.17 Twitter 18.69 +.21 +2.21 ABB Ltd 24.91 +.12 +.31 Box Inc n 18.37 +.14 +1.13 DeanFoods 19.23 -.18 -.51 GastarExp 1.31 +.13 ... PetrbrsA 8.91 +.40 +.18 Scotts 90.15 +1.23 -6.45 TwoHrbInv 9.88 +.02 -.11 AES Corp 11.32 +.23 +.01 BoydGm 24.39 +.10 +1.71 Deere 113.11 +1.08 +1.50 GenDynam 195.97 +1.42 +2.18 Stocks in bold change 5% or more in price on Friday. Mutual funds are largest by total assets, plus reader Petrobras 9.32 +.47 +.31 SeabGld g 10.25 +.25 -.05 Tyson 63.33 +.36 -.93 Brandyw 17.03 +.17 +.06 DellTch n 67.29 +.97 +.18 GenElec 29.22 +.02 +.23 requested funds. SeadrillLtd .63 +.05 -.06 AFLAC 74.35 -.04 -.53 Pfizer 33.48 +.03 -.44 UBS Grp 17.65 +.04 +.64 Brinker 43.46 -.47 -.73 DelphiAuto 87.70 -.36 +7.30 GenMills 57.30 +.25 -.21 Stock Footnotes: cld - Issue has been called for redemption by company. g - Dividends and earnings in SealAir 45.79 +.61 +1.77 AGCO 64.00 +.14 +.01 PhilipMor 112.25 +1.05 +1.41 UDR 37.98 +.36 +.64 BrMySq 55.15 -.04 -.90 DeltaAir 48.70 +.06 +3.26 GenMotors 33.77 +.62 -.87 Canadian dollars. h - temporary exmpt from Nasdaq capital and surplus listing qualification. n - Stock was PhilipsNV 36.45 +.43 +2.03 Seaspan 6.67 -.02 -.37 AK Steel 5.83 +.08 -.51 UGI Corp 49.51 +.95 -.65 AMC Ent 29.10 -.30 -1.20 BritATob s 68.63 +.60 +.59 DenburyR 1.99 +.11 -.23 Genworth 3.79 +.07 -.25 a new issue in the last year. pf - Preferred stock issue. pr - Preferences. rs - Stock has undergone a reverse Phillips66 79.35 +1.11 -.21 SeaWorld 17.48 -.25 -.05 US Silica 37.15 +2.31 -4.35 AMN Hlth 38.10 -1.55 -2.75 BrixmorP 19.34 +.06 -.41 DeutschBk 19.35 +.57 +1.28 GeoGrp s 31.97 +1.15 -.88 split of at least 50% within the last year. rt - Right to buy security at a specified price. s - Stock has split by at PhysRltTr 19.27 +.26 -.37 SelMedHld 14.45 +.75 +.70 AT&T Inc 38.56 +.55 -1.07 Brookdale 13.21 +.10 +.22 DBXEafeEq 30.81 +.31 +.80 Gerdau 2.89 ... -.16 least 20 percent within the last year. wi - Trades will be settled when the stock is issued. wd - When distrib- Pier 1 6.81 +.19 +.07 SensataT 39.69 +.18 -1.49 USG 29.48 +.49 -.82 AU Optron 4.01 -.05 -.03 BrkfdAs g s 37.74 +.40 +.79 DBXEurHgd 28.33 +.31 +.82 Gigamon 35.00 +2.10 +3.30 uted. wt - Warrant, allowing a purchase of a stock. un - Unit,, including more than one security. vj - Company PimDyCrd 22.09 +.14 +.19 SequansC 3.86 +.05 +.46 Ultrapar 23.24 +.08 +1.06 Brunswick 57.84 +1.20 +1.09 DevonE 38.02 +1.04 -1.47 Aarons 36.39 +.01 +.45 Glaukos n 41.69 -.92 -5.84 in bankruptcy or receivership, or being reorganized under the bankruptcy law. Appears in front of the name. PinnaclFds 58.02 -.07 -.13 ServiceCp 32.23 +.18 +.01 UndrArm s 20.59 +.17 -.90 Buenavent 12.42 +.67 +.41 DiamOffsh 14.97 +1.62 +.55 AbbottLab 44.64 +.05 +1.00 GlaxoSKln 41.78 +.03 +.88 Mutual Fund Footnotes: b - Fee covering market costs is paid from fund assets. d - Deferred sales charge, or PinWst 84.87 +.42 -.22 ServiceMst 38.03 +.06 -.07 UnAr C wi 19.09 +.28 -.32 AbbVie 66.99 -.24 +1.05 BungeLt 69.53 -.26 -9.50 DiamRk 11.27 +.22 +.26 GlobPay s 86.07 -.07 +4.31 PionEnSvc 3.00 +.20 -.05 ServcNow 98.07 +2.05 +3.59 UnilevNV 52.87 -.03 +1.01 CBL Asc 8.34 -.10 -.91 DianaShip 3.85 +.03 -.14 GbXGreece 9.47 +.22 +.90 redemption fee. f - front load (sales charges). m - Multiple fees are charged, usually a marketing fee and either ShakeShk n 36.17 +3.05 +2.23 AberFitc 12.52 +.49 +.53 a sales or redemption fee. NA - not available. p - previous day´s net asset value. s - fund split shares during PioNtrl 169.61 +3.98 -3.38 Unilever 51.71 -.07 +.75 CBRE Grp 36.77 +.92 +.96 DicksSptg 51.10 +.34 +.55 Globalstar 1.78 +.09 -.13 PitnyBw 15.49 +.32 +2.20 Shopify n 85.53 +4.18 +9.58 Accenture 121.52 +.70 +.22 the week. x - fund paid a distribution during the week. UnionPac 110.72 +.39 -1.24 CBS B 65.20 +1.35 -1.36 Diebold 28.30 +.35 +.10 GoDaddy n 38.90 +.03 -.02 PlainsAAP 28.39 +.99 -.86 SibanyeG 7.59 +.14 -.42 AccoBrds 13.10 -.35 -1.15 Source: The Associated Press and Morningstar. Sales figures are unofficial. 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Call the newsroom at: (803) 774-1225 | E-mail: [email protected] Snake fan hunts pythons in Florida to save other critters

IN THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES (AP) — Florida is paying $8.10 an hour to hunt invasive Burmese pythons in the Ever- glades, but Brian Hargrove says he’d work for free. He’s enjoying special access to state- owned wetlands and reliving his teenage years, when catching snakes gave him something better to do than join a Miami gang. It’s the best job ever for a man with a cobra tattooed over his heart. “I feel like I won the lottery, and I make minimum wage,” Hargrove said. But he must kill the pythons he finds. AP FILE PHOTO “The last thing I ever want to do is kill a A Burmese python is held before being bagged snake,” he said. “I love snakes. It’s not during a 2015 demonstration by the Florida Fish their fault.” and Conservation Commission. Officials with the There’s a long list of reasons why the agency announced April 24 new incentives to re- pythons must die: all the animals they’ve port and remove the Burmese pythons blamed eaten. It’s estimated 90 percent of many for decimating populations of native animals. native mammals have ended up in py- thons’ stomachs — they had never faced Everglades restoration projects. such a voracious predator before pet py- Larger pythons consume larger animals thons escaped or were dumped into the — the remains of three deer were found Everglades. inside one 15-foot-6-inch python last year. Hargrove, of Cutler Bay, is one of 25 The district also pays $50 per snake, PHOTO PROVIDED hunters selected to kill pythons through plus $25-a-foot bonuses for snakes longer State Sen. Thomas McElveen shows off his prize after a recent turkey June 1 for the South Florida Water Man- than 4 feet. Rather than collect the boun- hunt. agement District, the state agency over- ties, Hargrove would rather ship the py- seeing Everglades restoration. Traps, thons back to their native Asia. snake-sniffing dogs, radio-tracking im- A resurgence of pythons might delight plants, occasional cold snaps and two pub- the Irula tribesmen from southern India Why do we hunt? lic roundups so far have failed to signifi- who visited Florida this year to teach cantly reduce the population of the giant their snake hunting traditions to re- constrictors. Florida’s wildlife commis- searchers and wildlife officials. Pythons ver the years, I’ve the last time sion announced Monday new prizes and now are rare in that region, and the visi- read many articles your heart plans to hire additional contractors to tors had never caught that species in the about hunting and fluttered and boost python removals from state-man- wild until they came to the Everglades, O why we hunt. It your palms aged lands. said University of Florida wildlife ecolo- seems like some authors sweated? “We’re trying to save the deer, the alli- gist Frank Mazzotti. struggle with the subject mat- Have you gator, the rabbits, the rat snakes, the rat- Snake-hunting skills honed for genera- ter, as if they’re not quite sure known buck tlesnakes — everything is slowly but sure- tions helped them catch 15 pythons in about it. They talk about the fever?” ly disappearing,” Hargrove said. their first 14 days. They found snake tun- balance of nature and the Dan Perhaps we As a teen, he never thought twice about nels through the sawgrass, even deter- need to manage our resources. Geddings could just scooping up racers and rat snakes to take mining whether they were chasing a male They talk about the value of hunt and not home. Now the 45-year-old takes only pho- or female python, Mazzotti said. the outdoor experience and kill anything. tographs. Native snakes have become “The most effective tool we have right our connection to the land. Well, I love to scarce — and skinny, because they have now is people who know how to, and like Those are all good things, but eat venison, wild turkey and less to eat. to, catch snakes,” he said. I think it goes much deeper duck. I think wild game is bet- “Thirty years ago, this place was Hargrove encountered his first wild than that. ter for you than feedlot cattle swamped with life,” Hargrove said. “Even Burmese python 10 years ago, at night in Why do we feel like we need and chicken house poultry. a raccoon is a ‘wow’ experience now.” the national park. He saw something in to explain our actions to oth- And I like to know that I can About a mile from Everglades National the road too big to steer around, but he ers? So they will understand provide those things. The ful- Park, Hargrove found droppings he knew didn’t realize it was a snake until his tires why we do what we do? Do we fillment of the hunting experi- were from a python. The size of chicken clipped it. hunters even know? I think ence is completeness. eggs, they were bigger than any droppings A reticulated python swallowed a man I’ll try my hand at it, and we’ll We could hunt with a cam- from native Florida snakes like rattle- whole in Indonesia last month, but python see if my thoughts make any era, and they say a picture is snakes or water moccasins. attacks on humans are so rare that Har- sense. worth a thousand words, but Walking through shoulder-high grass, grove’s biggest concern while hunting Our ancestors were hunters we can not eat those words or Hargrove shrugged off the threat of being was poisonwood, whose sap causes blis- and gatherers, and our surviv- pictures. bitten by hidden venomous snakes. tering rashes. al depended on hunting skills. I believe that the Lord put Tan-and-brown pythons are particularly As of Tuesday, 50 pythons have been So you might say it’s in our everything on this Earth for good at hiding. Anywhere from 10,000 to killed by the district’s hunters. When Har- blood, and it’s built into our us to use, and we were fash- 100,000 pythons could be in the Ever- grove submitted his first catch April 6, he DNA. The urge to hunt has ioned in a manner that made glades, said district spokesman Randy couldn’t smile about his trophy: an 8-foot, been passed down through the us want to use those things. Smith, but they’re difficult to find unless 13-pound male. generations. We can’t deny I’d like to give an analogy or they stretch across a road or levee. Dreading that kill, he had been hunting how we were made and who a few examples that I think The evidence of their infestation is the with a friend who would pull the trigger we are now. most people could easily un- apparent absence of anything else. for him. But he was driving alone near a We’ve developed a love for derstand. Look at bird dogs. According to the district, a python canal when he spotted the snake’s tail in the outdoors, the animals and People talk about training growing to 13 feet typically eats in five to the grass, so it was up to him to shoot it plants that share our planet. bird dogs, but the only thing seven years one raccoon, one possum, once in the brain with a BB gun. They are a part of the “web of you’re training them to do is four 5-foot alligators, 10 squirrels, 15 rab- “It sucks to play God. I get no joy or sat- life” as we know it. Our Cre- to obey commands. They al- bits, 30 cotton rats, 72 mice and about isfaction out of killing it,” he said. ator gave us dominion over ready know that they must three dozen birds. Those birds include “Maybe I’m saving a roseate spoonbill, the creatures of this world. point birds. It’s in their blood struggling wading birds also threatened maybe a scarlet ibis, or a bobcat — I can’t We depend on these things for and DNA. They instinctively by rising sea levels and lengthy delays in remember the last time I’ve seen one.” our survival. Our food comes hunt and do so eagerly. from the land, the forest, lakes Now look at the common and rivers and the seas. house cat. Practically every We’re civilized now and don’t housewife in America knows need to hunt, you might say. We that no matter how well you Environmentalists sue over dusky shark can grow our food on farms. feed that cat, no matter how Yes we can, but it goes deeper docile and domestic it seems FROM STAFF REPORTS Administration and the Na- measures to enforce those than that. Even though we may to be, if you let it outside it tional Marine Fisheries Ser- limits. buy our food in supermarkets, will come home with a dead PORTLAND, Maine (AP) vice. Dusky sharks are large it still comes from the land. We bird or a mouse. They must — An environmental group The lawsuit says the ad- sharks that are down to don’t have to personally kill hunt; it’s in their blood. They is suing President Donald ministration’s recent moves about 20 percent of their that cow or cut those beans, but are just being cats. Trump’s administration for to protect the dusky shark 1970s population off the somebody has to do it. In a way, we’re just like that better protection of a from bycatch do not go far East Coast and Gulf of Mex- I think our society lets us bird dog and house cat. We are threatened species of shark. enough. ico. They range from Maine shrink from the responsibility programmed by what’s in our Oceana filed the lawsuit It says the new rules don’t to Florida. of one of the most fundamen- blood and in our DNA. We’re Thursday against the secre- adequately establish limits Spokesmen for the sued tal processes of life. That “life hunters, like it or not. Person- tary of the Department of on the number of dusky agencies declined to com- lives on life” as mythologist ally, I like it. Commerce, the National sharks that can be acciden- ment on ongoing litigation. Joseph Campbell said. We Now, being on the higher Oceanic and Atmospheric tally caught or establish must kill in order to survive. order of life, we can regulate Most of the time we just let ourselves so we don’t overdo somebody else do the killing. things. We don’t have to hunt I believe that hunting is an if we don’t want to, but we do makes for the best fishing right now – as is often the case. inherited instinct and is deeply have a responsibility to pre- FISHING REPORTS LAKE WATEREE (4/26) rooted in our human nature. serve and protect our resourc- Lake Wateree is at 101.0 percent of full pool, and while clarity Some of you may scoff and say es and traditions. Hunters SANTEE-COOPER SYSTEM (4/23) was very good before the recent rain (outside of areas like that we can suppress those shoulder the greatest support Santee Cooper water levels are at 75.19 in Lake Marion (full Wateree Creek) the rain event has significantly muddied the pool is 76.8) and 75.15 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). primitive instincts. Perhaps we toward the natural world, and lake. Water temperatures were in the 74-76 degree range but can, but why should we? On the catfish front, Captain Jim Glenn (843-825-4239) reports have dropped, although with the weather predicted in the society as a whole still sup- that it’s been a good period for catching fish on the Santee next few days they should quickly rebound. Hunters use every sense, ports hunting, even if we don’t Cooper lakes. Broadly, the bigger fish are scattered at various It’s been an exciting few weeks for crappie fishing on Lake every bit of experience and always fully understand why. depths but generally shallower, while the smaller cats are Wateree, but veteran tournament angler Will Hinson of Cassatt skill that we have. We focus To answer my own question, concentrated in deeper water. In very deep water (for spring) reports that by now about 85 percent of the fish have spawned our eyesight, hearing and en- I would say that we hunt for greater than 30 feet most of the fish are in the 1 pound and out and they are starting to leave the shallows. There are still ergy to a higher level. We are the same reason that we eat, smaller range right now, and in middle to deeper water from some fish lingering in the shallows and creeks, but the 15-28 feet there are concentrations of 2-6 pound fish. On keener to the world around us. sleep and procreate. We do it remaining crappie won’t be there much longer. Most of the fish recent trips when anglers want to increase their chances of are starting to group up around brush piles in 10-16 feet of I think we are more alive because we must. tangling with big fish, understanding that numbers will be water, particularly at the mouths of creeks. They haven’t when we hunt than any other lower, Jim’s boat has targeted 5-12 feet of water. In addition to generally returned to the main lake yet. Fish are suspended time. You must be fully alert Dan Geddings is a weekly col- nice blues in the teens on up to 30 plus pounds, they have above the brush piles, and tight-lining or vertical jigging and ready for anything. We umnist for The Sumter Item. caught some solid channel catfish in the same depth range. around brush is the best way to catch fish. There are also some are the apex predator. Email Dan at cdgeddings@ Cut shad has been working well, and on days when there is no fish around bridge pilings where they are just starting to show wind the bite has been noticeably slower. A healthy breeze up well. I would also ask, “When is gmail.com. C8 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY, MAY 07, 2017 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

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