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Fireside Fund donations to Sumter United Ministries have given the min- istry more flexibility in finding the best possible solutions to the heating needs of clients, according to Crisis that reason. Relief Director Kevin Howell. “Since natural gas is more efficient Howell said the generosity of the and typically safer than the use of ker- JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM Sumter community has provided the osene, SUM considered what options Architectural historian Allison Blanton explains at a meeting Thursday in City resources to make choices that can were available,” Howell said. “Instead Centre how the city has begun to update its historic design guidelines for the have a long-term, instead of tempo- of simply fulfilling the kerosene re- city’s two historic districts. rary, effects. quest, which would have been less This week, a client in her 50s with time-consuming, a few phone calls an adult, special-needs son requested were made to local vendors and to kerosene assistance from the ministry, South Carolina Electric & Gas.” City’s historic preservation Howell said. The ministry provided two new “She lives in a family property, a natural gas floor heaters for the cli- small, older home that did not have a ent and then assisted with connect- guidelines under review heat pump,” he said. “She cools the ing SCE&G to the house, Howell said, home with window air conditioners providing a credit to last for the first BY JIM HILLEY houses in the district that are not and heats with kerosene.” month. [email protected] being maintained and the lack of fi- As the client shared her circum- “Not only did this decision provide a nancial incentives to preserve stances, she explained she had two better alternative for the client, but it Residents of Sumter’s historic homes in the districts. natural gas floor heaters in her home. gives us the ability to continue provid- districts took the opportunity at a More than 50 people attended the One was broken, she said, but both ing adequate and safe heat for many Historic District Design Guideline meeting featuring representatives were too old to operate safely, and the review meeting Thursday evening natural gas account was closed for SEE FIRESIDE, PAGE A9 to express their concerns about SEE GUIDELINES, PAGE A9

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Family of School districts missing man routinely use tax still has hope BY JIM HILLEY anticipation notes [email protected] BY BRUCE MILLS tion on TANs from the lead- Seven years after Brandon [email protected] ing municipal financial advi- Rodriques Graves disappeared sory firm in South Carolina, outside of a club west of Sum- Outside financial consul- Compass Municipal Advisors ter, family and friends gath- tant Scott Allan has said LLC of Columbia. Compass ered for a ceremony Saturday Sumter School District will will serve as Sumter School to remember the young man need to issue a tax anticipa- District's financial adviser and encourage anyone with in- tion note in the range of $20 for its TAN, according to offi- formation on the case to come million to $22 million by June cials. forward. 30, given its debt crisis and For 2016, 21 of the 82 school “We haven’t low general fund balance. districts in the state issued a given up hope; we The loan serves as a cash- TAN as an operational loan, haven’t forgot- flow management tool for ranging from $584,000 to $82 ten,” said Vassie school districts, given that million, according to Mike Lloyd, the missing property tax revenues and Gallagher at Compass. Galla- man’s sister. other funding streams are gher said Thursday that the Graves, who GRAVES often unevenly distributed to 21 total was a fairly average was nicknamed districts throughout the year; number for a given year. “Peanut” because JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM however, expenses are gener- Compass provides financial he was so small, attended Mor- Martha Graves, who, along with her sisters, helped raise Brandon ally similar each month, ac- services to school districts ris College and graduated Graves from the age of 3, holds on to seven balloons which were re- cording to school board at- and other public agencies in from Coastal Carolina Univer- leased in the missing man’s memory Saturday. torney William "Bick" Halli- the state. sity with a degree in sports gan. A TAN helps a school Given the Federal Reserve management, according to his not call someone,” Lloyd in God. district pay its bills, until its Bank's indications to raise family. said. “We’re still searching Sumter County Sheriff’s revenues are received later interest rates this year, Gal- “Peanut wasn’t that tall,” for my brother; we haven’t Office Public Information Of- and used to pay back the lagher wasn't able to esti- said his brother Reggie Ger- had any luck.” ficer Ken Bell assured those loan. mate last week what Sum- man. “He didn’t let that deter Brandon Graves’ mother gathered the case has not School districts in the state ter's short-term interest rate who he was. He had the big- died when he was 3 years old, been forgotten. generally issue TANs togeth- on its TAN will be. He was gest heart, and he was a deter- so he was raised by his aunts. “We are still working on er as a pool in August or Sep- also unable to estimate the mined person.” “I had him since he was 3,” this case,” he said. tember. Allan has said Sum- extra costs Sumter will face Brandon Graves was visiting said his aunt Martha Graves. He said deputies would be ter will need to issue its TAN for issuing its TAN early Sumter during the 2009 Morris “Me and my sisters raised distributing fliers with on its own earlier, given the and not in the pool with College homecoming when he him and his two brothers.” Graves’ picture and informa- debt crisis and its need for other school districts. He walked out of the club at 3289 She said Peanut was the tion about the case. cash to pay bills. said some firm fees may be Broad St. that was then called youngest of the three boys. In Peanut’s memory, the Last week, The Sumter negotiated because of the Sebastion’s, went around a “If it had not been for the group released seven bal- Item obtained more informa- district's financial crisis. corner and vanished. Lord, I don’t know where I loons at the ceremony. The After transferring to Coastal would be,” she said. brisk wind quickly whisked Carolina, he came back to Reggie German said the them eastward. Sumter for reunions. seven years of not knowing “We will not give up until “Even though he trans- what happened to Brandon we have closure,” said Larry ferred, he would always come have been difficult. German, one of Brandon’s Vote on which SAFE commercial here this week to celebrate “It’s been rough, a lot of brothers. with his friends and his broth- sleepless nights,” he said. “I Bell said anyone with infor- will air during the Super Bowl ers and sisters,” German said. am just praying for closure.” mation on the case can call “He’s not the kind of guy He said the family will Crimestoppers at (803) 436- that would just stray away and continue to pray and trust 2718 or 1-(800) CrimeSC. BY RICK CARPENTER ship base lives in the Co- [email protected] lumbia market, which translates to 400,000 mem- You can help decide which ber homes with TVs, accord- commercial SAFE Federal ing to Nielsen ratings that Credit Union will air during determine TV markets. Increase in auto break-ins reported the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. To vote on your choice, go And producers shot all to www.safefed.org/you-pick- BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Suspicious vehicles have been observed in a three commercials in Sum- big-game-commercial. SAFE [email protected] few neighborhoods, he said. ter. set a Friday, Feb. 3, deadline "We need the citizens' help to catch them," he Choices include: "Back- to vote. Sumter County Sheriff's Office is advising said. yard Party," which depicts “As the most-watched residents to take more caution when leaving Report a break-in any time it happens, Den- friends getting together; sporting event of the year, their vehicles after a high number of auto nis said. "Our Community" focuses this is the optimum time to break-ins have been reported since the start of Tonyia McGirt, Sumter Police Department on community connection showcase what SAFE is all the year. public information officer, also urges residents and service; and "Air Force about,” said Toby Hayes, Sheriff Anthony Dennis said there has been a to do the same. Roots" highlights SAFE's vice president of marketing rash of break-ins in different areas of the coun- If you suspect that your vehicle has been bro- multi-generational history for SAFE. “Each of these ty. ken into, alert law enforcement so officers can at Shaw Air Force Base. commercials highlights our Between Jan. 1 and Jan. 24, there have been look for patterns of where the incidents are SAFE plans to run only community and our com- more than 50 reported vehicle break-ins, ac- happening, she said. one of the three 30-second mitment to it. Airing one cording to Ken Bell, public information officer McGirt said there has also been an increase commercials through local during the biggest football at the sheriff's office. He said there were 16 re- in auto break-ins in the city with 388 auto Fox affiliate WACH. Ninety game of the year gives us ported vehicle break-ins during the month of break-ins reported in 2015 and 409 break-ins re- percent of SAFE's member- exposure on a grand scale.” January in 2016. ported in 2016. This is the highest amount of auto break-ins She said people should get in the habit of tak- in a long time, Dennis said. ing expensive items out of the vehicle at the end Most of the break-ins have happened in sub- of the day. divisions and take place after midnight during And do not leave firearms inside vehicles in- LOCAL BRIEF the weekend, Dennis said. cluding hunting rifles and firearms that are FROM STAFF REPORTS He said the majority of the vehicles broken kept inside the glove box, she said. into are left unlocked. These are crimes of opportunity, McGirt said. Hydrant tests set for Thursday between 8 a.m. Dennis said deputies have increased patrols The sheriff's office recommends the follow- Wednesday, Thursday and 4 p.m. Water customers in areas where break-ins have already hap- ing: in the surrounding area may pened and are actively working to prevent • Park vehicles in a well-lit area by a street- City of Sumter will per- experience temporary discol- break-ins in other areas. light or security light; form fire hydrant flow tests ored water. Investigators think some of the suspects are • Lock all vehicle doors; and on North Lafayette Drive, Direct any questions or being dropped off in neighborhoods and are • Do not leave any valuables in the vehicle Corporate Way, Lynette concerns to the City of Sum- getting picked up at other locations after break- where they can be seen. Lock items in the trunk Drive and Union Camp Bou- ter Public Services Depart- ing into vehicles, Dennis said. or take them with you. levard on Wednesday and ment at (803) 436-2558.

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BY IVY MOORE several times, as well as with [email protected] Pearl Jam, U2, Keith Urban, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter They’re not Journey, but Frampton and several other Resurrection — A Journey top bands. Tribute band prides itself on Lead guitarist Steve Shero- resurrecting the Steve Perry an’s prowess and versatility era of Journey, creating a made him an obvious choice concert experience designed to play Journey guitarist Neal to transport fans back to Schon’s repertoire. Sheroan those days. And on Friday, taught himself to play almost Feb. 10, when the moon is full, every kind of guitar music at Resurrection will perform its an early age; he’s played with only tour date in South Caro- numerous rock bands, classi- lina at Sumter Opera House. cal groups and country art- Resurrection’s founders, ists. keyboard player Vic White Ben King sings and plays and lead singer Ryan Christo- bass guitar with Resurrection. pher, collaborated to create an A big Journey fan, he has authentic Journey experience, played with many artists and they both have the talent across the country, including and experience to do it. Briana Tyson, McKenzies Orangeburg Mill, Haley & native White, a Michaels and big Journey fan WATCH THE others. since his early In 2014, six youth, has TRIBUTE months after played and Sumter Opera House, 21 N. White and PHOTO PROVIDED toured with such Main St., presents Christopher got Resurrection — A Journey Tribute will be in concert at Sumter Opera House on Feb. 10. Musicians are, notables as John Resurrection — A Journey Resurrection to- from left, lead guitarist Steve Sheroan, bassist Ben King, co-founder and lead singer Ryan Christopher, Berry, Deana Tribute at 7:30 p.m. Friday, gether and had drummer Jim Handley and co-founder and keyboardist Vic White. Carter and Feb. 10. Tickets are $30, $28 researched Bryan Adams. and $25. For tickets or more Journey’s Because Journey will be in- ries for longtime fans and ‘resurrection’ of the Steve He’s also the information, call (803) 436- music and mu- ducted into the Rock & Roll creating new memories for Perry era of arena rock,” music director 2616 or visit www. sicians and Hall of Fame later this year, the youngest fans,” Reimer Morse said, “and also cap- for Resurrec- SumterOperaHouse.com. spent many Resurrection has named its said. turing the energy of fans tion. hours rehears- tour the 2017 Hall of Fame Resurrection will also film a while recording our 2017 pro- It was a kara- ing, the band Tour. promotional video during its motional video.” oke challenge to perform performed its first live show, Sumter Cultural Manager Feb. 10 concert, and audience A VIP package will be avail- Steve Perry’s version of which generated extensive Seth Reimer said it’s a thrill members could be included in able for fans to interact with “Don’t Stop Believin’” that interest on social media. Res- to have Resurrection on the it, said Pam Morse, who does the members of Resurrection. sealed Christopher in his urrection was praised as the stage of Sumter Opera House. marketing for the band. She’s For an additional $25 on top Journey fandom and started most authentic-sounding Their show is “guaranteed also married to Christopher of the ticket price, the VIP him on his career singing Journey tribute band. It had to be a brilliant reproduction and said the band is excited package will include the op- lead, matching Perry’s vocals the feel White and Christo- of sights and sounds, com- about performing in the portunity to meet the musi- and mannerisms. pher had been looking for. plete with a red piano, that Opera House. cians before their show and Drummer Jim Handley ac- They’ve been in demand ever will captivate and transport “We look forward to wow- get some autographed memo- tually played with Journey since. audiences, rekindling memo- ing Journey fans with our rabilia.

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The rest of Wednesday in a restaurant in the central Israeli city of Ramat Hasharon. crowd sang happy birthday “Anytime we have something the family perished. and showered him with hugs like this, you just see how After the Nazis occupied about 15 times, once after he sight in his left eye and con- and greetings. much it means to them.” Holland, they were placed in was placed on a train for Aus- fined him to a wheelchair. The widowed and childless Weiner said he especially the Westerbork transit camp, chwitz. But the harsh condi- Now that his wife is gone, 92-year-old Weiner lives on his appreciated the company of from where his sister was sent tions took their toll. In the Weiner has a caregiver who own, and the cheerful gather- youngsters. As for fellow sur- to her death in Auschwitz. course of his work, he got so stays with him and another ing offered him one of life’s vivors, he had mixed feelings. Thanks to his work as an many electric shocks that it who visits daily. But the volun- most valuable commodities — “On the one hand, it feels electrician, Weiner got to caused heart damage, and an teers who arrive several times company. good to have all these people. know the camp well and esti- accident blinded his right eye. a week provide most of the con- As home to the world’s larg- On the other hand, it reminds mates he escaped deportation Diabetes later deprived him of versation. est survivor community, Isra- el is grappling to serve the needs of thousands of people like Weiner who are living out their final days alone. Various government bodies and pri- vate organizations chip in to offer material, psychological and medical support to the survivors, still scarred by the horrors they experienced 70 years ago. But all agree that the greatest burden late in their lives is loneliness. “It’s not pleasant to be alone,” Weiner said in his apartment south of Tel Aviv. “It gives a good feeling” to have people visit. 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Rene Robert devoted his life to another hearing in September: "Tell helping society's most troubled, work- the world I say f--- 'em," he told report- ing with drug addicts and criminals ers. and even signing a "Declaration of Asked about his client's statements, Life" that called for his killer to be Swingle said, "I think he's expressed spared execution in the event of his sincere remorse and has done so pub- murder. licly, and I think that speaks for it- More than two decades self." after filing that docu- Since his latest arrest, Murray has ment, his wish will be twice attempted to kill himself in jail. tested. He didn't respond to an interview re- Robert's body — shot quest mailed to the Clayton County multiple times — was jail near Atlanta. found in the Georgia Murray grew up in South Carolina woods last year after a MURRAY in an abusive family, said his sister multistate manhunt led Bobbie Jean Murray. A brother is in to the arrest of Steven prison for murder, their father's been Murray, a repeat offender Robert had in and out of prison, and the abuse led been trying to help for months. Police THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Murray to drugs and crime at an early said Murray asked the 71-year-old Father Heriberto Vergara looks at a photograph of his slain colleague, Father Rene Rob- age. He met the priest through a girl- priest for a ride in Jacksonville, Flori- ert, in St. Augustine, Florida. Last summer, after a multistate manhunt that started in friend, Ashley Shreve; the couple did da, then kidnapped him and drove Florida and stretched to South Carolina, police arrested Steven Murray in connection drugs together, and Robert often gave him across the state line. Days later, with the 71-year-old Robert’s killing. them money, against their families' Murray led officers to the priest's wishes. body, police said. or how much I may have suffered," attorney represents the state, not the "They used him, no doubt," Bobbie Prosecutors plan to seek the death states the document Robert signed in victim, she added. Jean Murray said. "He gave Ashley a penalty if Murray is convicted of 1995, notarized and witnessed by an Murray's attorney, Ryan Swingle, credit card. They used Father Rene to murder, citing the slaying's aggravat- attorney, that he insisted be kept in has been a public defender for 15 get what they wanted, and I do feel ed nature. That decision was based on his personnel file. years, working exclusively on capital like he was an enabler." the facts alone, Augusta Judicial Cir- Prosecutors frequently don't have cases for the last four. He's inspired by Robert was so devoted to addicts cuit District Attorney Ashley Wright access to the wishes of a murder sus- people like Robert, he said. that he'd lend them his car and walk told The Associated Press. pect's victim when making such deci- "It is both my personal and profes- home alone through high-crime neigh- "We don't look at whether the victim sions, let alone a statement so clearly sional hope that his sincere wishes borhoods, according to colleagues at is a priest, a nun, a philanthropist, a opposed to capital punishment. Even based on his faith will be honored," San Sebastian Catholic Church in St. drug dealer or something else," she so, it's one of many factors, and the Swingle said. He's not sure what Augustine, Florida. said. choice ultimately is the prosecutor's, weight Robert's declaration will be His compassion for the poor com- But Catholic officials from Georgia said Georgia State University law pro- given by the state, court or jury but pelled him to scrape leftovers from and Florida plan to protest today on fessor Lauren Sudeall Lucas, who lec- said "it should be considered thought- dinner plates into baggies to feed peo- the courthouse steps in Augusta, cit- tures on capital punishment. fully by everyone involved." ple in the streets, the colleagues said. ing Robert's own words opposing capi- "There's not a lot of legal precedent Murray smiled and waved at TV "He spent almost all of his money tal punishment. for this having any real impact," she cameras during his initial court ap- on others and then begged for him- "I request that the person found said. pearance but has waffled between sor- self," said the Rev. John Gillespie, the guilty of homicide for my killing not On a more subjective level, she said, row and defiance in public. first to report the fellow priest miss- be subject to or put in jeopardy of the a prosecutor could decide not to seek "I'm very sorry, and if anybody real- ing. "I teach to students: Do the things death penalty under any circumstanc- the death penalty because of Robert's ly loves Father Rene, they'll forgive Rene did, but don't do them the way es, no matter how heinous their crime statement. But ultimately the district me because he was a man of God and he did them." 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BY TEDDY KULMALA gregants found these statistics and black person and a white person com- gun ownership,” he said. “There The State other information on South Carolina mit the same crime, and the black per- should be common ground and/or gun violence in their bulletins. son is given a longer sentence.” consensus among those who are gun Churches across the state on Sun- The Rev. Carey Grady told the con- Too often, Grady said, Christians owners and those who are advocates day took aim at an issue that has gregation gun violence falls under the focus on charitable acts instead of jus- for regulations.” South Carolina, again, on a list that no umbrella of justice, adding when peo- tice. Middleton said prayer can only do state wants to be part of: gun violence. ple become active in local government “But finding out why someone is in so much before people need to take ac- During Stand Up Sunday, houses of and civic organizations, they see how the soup kitchen or why someone is tion. worship addressed gun violence and certain issues overlap. homeless — that is what justice is all “If there was a disease that killed how to curb gun-related deaths while “There is no fairness, there is no about,” he said. people in the proportion that are commemorating gun violence victims. justice, when the United States has the The Rev. Kylon Middleton is pastor gunned down daily in our society, it South Carolina is currently ranked highest incarceration rate in the en- at Mount Zion AME Church in would be an epidemic,” he said. No. 6 in gun violence, according to the tire world,” he said. “There is no jus- Charleston and chairs Arm in Arm, On the pulpit Sunday, Grady also Center for American Progress. The tice when women still make less than the nonprofit that started Stand Up questioned the need to own high-pow- state ranks fifth in gun-related murders men and are just as or more qualified. Sunday last year. The organization and ered weapons. between 2005-14 and crime gun exports, There is no justice when HIV and pastors involved support Second “There is nothing wrong with own- or guns sold in South Carolina that are AIDS are assumed to be a plague on Amendment gun ownership, he said, as ing a gun,” he said, “but we don’t need later used in crimes in other states. society and not given fair medical well as universal background checks. an AK-47 assault rifle to go deer hunt- At Reid Chapel AME Church, con- treatment. There is no justice when a “This does not restrict responsible ing. Let the church say amen.”

sea rise primarily will make worse the flooding and ero- Storms preview ocean-rise sion from big storms like this month’s in California. “Probably until mid-centu- damage to California cities ry, short-term events ... are going to be more damaging SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — regional efforts to identify than sea-level rise itself,” Ocean rise already is worsen- and prioritize communities Griggs said. ing the floods and high tides and infrastructure at risk In January, a series of sweeping California this from rising sea level. As powerful storms brought stormy winter, climate ex- proud as Californians are of more than a foot of rain to perts say, and this month’s their climate-change efforts, parts of San Francisco Bay, damage and deaths highlight “I always think, ‘Man, if we triggered record 34-foot that even a state known as a are ahead of the curve, I feel waves off the state’s central global leader in fighting cli- sorry for the rest of the coun- coast, killed at least five peo- mate change has yet to tackle try,’” Goldzband said. ple and prompted the evacu- some of the hardest work of A 2009 study by the Pacific THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ations of thousands across dealing with it. Institute, a California-based Flooding along Highway 37 near Vallejo, California, is seen on Jan. 14. the state. The critical steps yet to environment think-tank, esti- Ocean rise already is worsening the floods and high tides sweeping The dead included a cab come include starting to de- mated $100 billion in property California this stormy winter, climate experts say. driver who slid off a wet road cide which low-lying cities, was at risk from ocean rise in and into a swollen estuary off airports and highways, along California, two-thirds of it in asked Gary Griggs, director of 3 feet projected for Califor- Oakland’s airport, which with threatened landmarks the low-lying San Francisco the Institute of Marine Sci- nia by the end of the centu- along with San Francisco’s like San Francisco’s Embar- Bay region. That’s far more ences at the University of Cal- ry. bayside airport is one of the cadero, to hoist above the ris- than the state takes in from ifornia, Santa Cruz. The Pacific off California big sites expected to be hit ing water and which to aban- income taxes each year. Griggs is part of a scientif- has risen just about 8 inches more and more often by flood- don — and where to start get- Experts say the real cost of ic working group requested overall in the past century. ing as the Pacific Ocean rises ting the many billions of dol- raising, shielding or evacuat- by Gov. Jerry Brown to ex- For the next three decades or a foot during the next 30 lars for those climate rescues. ing vulnerable spots, which amine whether new evidence so, the accelerating pace of years. “People always tell us we’re include mass-transit systems, on melting and potential ice- ahead of the curve” on cli- power plants and sewage sheet collapse in the Antarc- mate change, said Larry Gold- plants, could be far higher. tic, whose ice holds almost 90 zband, head of a regional San “Astronomical. The San percent of the Earth’s fresh Francisco Bay commission Francisco airport? What water, means sea-level rise that late last year stepped up would it cost to replace that?” may be even higher than the Parties ‘R’ Us FACTORY OUTLET • Bed Linens • Comforters • Bath Towels, Washcloths • Rug Sets • Bathroom Accessories, Shower Curtains • Linens • Kitchen Towels, Why shop anywhere else? Dishcloths • Kitchen Rugs • Curtains • Valances • Area & Throw Rugs Party Rentals and More 5x6 Stripe Bath Bounce Houses, Tents, Area Rugs Chairs & Tables Towels 780 South Pike West $8.00 ea. 2 for $5.00 Reg. $4.00 ea. Sumter, SC 29150 803.469.859569.8595 • Fax: 8803.773.371803.773 Selected Like us on Facebook Microfiber Present ad for 20% off! Throw Rugs Drying Mats $1.00, $2.00 Small $2.00 ea. Need Water? & $3.00 ea. Large $3.00 ea. INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF SHOP WITH US & SAVE ON ALL YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ ON LOW LOW PRICES!! 29 Progress St. - Sumter • 775-8366 Ext. 37 Store Hours: Mon. - Sat. • 9:30 - 5:00 Got a Job? GET A CAR! NO CREDIT CHECK Smoak Irrigation Company NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! Serving Sumter and Surrounding Communities Since 1986 DIVORCE - NO PROBLEM! REALLY BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! Joey Smoak803-773-3400 Michael Rowell 2001 Honda Back from Market Accord off 2001 Acura 20% Integra “It was a fast and easy process gett ing a car at Boyle. ENTIRE STOCK Carrie Cummie Apply For Credit 1 WEEK ONLY Online At: www.boylebhph.com 135 W. Wesmark Blvd. bridal registry available We Finance in House Catherine Foley/Robert Bussman 803.77-LIGHT Larsen Faw/Jake Cline Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm BOYLE Buy Here Pay Here Mary White/ Justin Finley Sat: 10:00am - 3:00pm Mary Margaret Somheil/Eric Richey 773-2474 • 347 Broad Street d A8 | TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM

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COMMENTARY Trump isn’t your father’s Republican

BY BERNARD GOLDBERG

hen I was growing up in the South Bronx, my father, a blue-collar guy who worked in a factory, liked to talk to Wme about politics. The Democrats he said were for people like us; the Republicans were for rich people. He stated it as a simple fact. Democrats were for the little guy. Republicans hung out at country clubs and bought stocks and bonds. In my neighbor- hood, I’m fairly certain everybody was a Democrat. Really. Everybody. Yes, there’s been some movement by the little guy LETTERS TO THE EDITOR to the GOP, on and off, since the days of Ronald Rea- gan. But this time around the little guy opted for a CHILDREN SHOULD GET System,” apparently alive and by noticed my cap and turned billionaire — a billionaire who is not your typical A QUALITY EDUCATION well in our Senate, takes the vote my way; I started to rise, and he Republican, one who may very well transform the All this talk about misman- to reinstate this quitter to his insisted I keep my seat. He Republican Party into something that will give aged money, taking responsibili- previous job, Senate pro tem. He squatted and extended his hand, Democrats headaches for a long, long time. ty, and a “personal” agenda I should be allowed to keep his which I took, and thanked me A typical Republican, in his first week in office, have, but oddly not aware of. seat that his constituents put for my service and asked for my wouldn’t have met for over an hour with private sec- I wanted to bring something him in; the good people of Flor- address, which I gave him. tor union leaders — a long-time reliable piece of the up. ence County have depended on FRANKLIN PARKER Democrat coalition. President Trump did. And the I am curious to hear how the him for years. However, he does Sumter union bosses left the meeting singing his praise. irresponsibility in the district of- not deserve to be a controlling Take note Democrats. fice has directly effected the chil- factor in our Senate now. Editor’s note: Because this letter And blue-collar guys in places like Ohio and dren. I’ll share with you how it is Congratulations to our former exceeded the 350-word length as Michigan and Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, who affecting mine. governor, Nikki Haley, for her stated in our Editorial Page Poli- voted twice for Barack Obama, broke with the party I have three kids that go to position as the Ambassador to cies which appears regularly on of their parents and grandparents because they saw High Hills Elementary School. the United Nations. Congratula- this page, it can be read in its en- Hillary Clinton as one more liberal Democrat who All of them have experienced tions also to our new governor, tirety under Opinion on The not only didn’t understand them, but had the nerve what happens when you don’t Henry McMaster; I am sure he Sumter Item’s website, www.theit- to call them names like deplorable and irredeem- have any substitute teachers. will do a good job for those of us em.com. able. So they voted for the Republican who made the They have all had teachers that living in this beautiful state. little guy, for a change, feel like a big guy. have been absent from school for JIM AUSTIN Take note Democrats. one reason or another. But in- Sumter STUDENTS, TEACHERS PAY My father wouldn’t recognize today’s Democratic stead of a sub coming in, they THE PRICE FOR PROBLEMS Party. He lived through the Great Depression and have to pack their stuff up, the VETERANS OF FORGOTTEN I don’t understand why the two world wars and so would have a hard time be- class is then split and sent to WAR NO LONGER FORGOTTEN school district has so many prob- lieving that climate change is the greatest threat to other teachers who already have For many years it was known lems with finances because this the United States. He wouldn’t know what to make full classrooms. So let’s break as The (Forgotten War). In Oc- is not the first time. It’s the sec- of liberal cupcakes on college campuses who need this down: Instructional time is tober 1955 when my unit, the ond time. puppies and “safe spaces” to shield them from peo- disrupted, students are shuffled 319th Fighter Interceptor It seems like every time who- ple and opinions that make them feel uncomfort- around while other classes are Squadron (FIS), returned to the ever is in charge and something able. He didn’t have a lot of formal education, but he in session, children are put in a USA after cessation of hostili- goes wrong or money missing or knew what socialism was, and I’m pretty sure he classroom where they are not fa- ties between North Korea and not enough money for the wouldn’t have voted for Bernie Sanders. It’s also a miliar with the teacher or what South Korea there was no fan- schools, the students and teach- safe bet that he’d never vote for a far-out lefty like he/she expects of them and the fare, no dancing in the streets; ers pay the price. Elizabeth Warren. And he wouldn’t know why in burden this places on the teach- the one greeting I got when I Citizens pay taxes for schools, the world Democrats who had far more education er. They have all had to do it. returned to Florence was from and parents send their children than he ever had were comparing Donald Trump to Even my 1st grader. Tell me how a youngster, after taking note to school for a good education, Hitler and the Nazis. this is a quality education. Tell of my winter blues, asked “are but the kids can’t get it when And what would he think of that woman from me how this type of environ- you a bus driver?” It was a rea- teachers are cut and a teacher Idaho, the executive director of her state’s Demo- ment is conducive to learning. I sonable question from a small has 30 students instead of 15. cratic Party, who wants to run the Democratic Na- asked one of the older kids what child, to which I replied, “some- Students work hard for their tional Committee, the one who said, “My job is to they did in the other teacher’s times.” Of course my family education, for academic scholar- shut other white people down when they want to in- classroom. They said, “nothing, was glad to see me. ships and sports scholarships be- terrupt.” so I read and worked on my Since Sept. 11, 2001, I am grate- cause some parents can’t afford I’ll take a wild guess and say my father, and a lot homework.” ful for the resurgence of patrio- to send their kids to college. of other little guys, wouldn’t want to belong to a What?!?! tism in our American public. I don’t believe that everyone at party that has anything to do with a nutty liberal He essentially had a study In 2013, I was invited to take the district just found out about like that. hall. No instructional time. an Honor Flight to our nation’s the budget. “Somebody” had to Ronald Reagan famously said that he didn’t leave Wait, what?!?! capital for a day of touring D.C. know what was going on. Where the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party left My twins have “switching and visiting our military memo- is the “integrity”? him. Well, the last election showed that it also left a teachers” this year, two each. rials. We were presented a very Now jobs will be cut 47, freeze lot of little guys who live between the coasts. One had two new teachers just nice Korean War baseball cap on budget items to balance your That’s why Democratic leaders met in West Vir- before winter break, and the and a distinctive red jacket so budget. The teachers, coaches ginia recently trying to figure out how they lost the other has had one of his re- our guardians would be able to and students are the ones to pay presidential election and what they can do to not placed twice, as of Jan. 25. keep us old soldiers from getting for somebody’s mistake, and you lose it next time around. They’re trying to learn I am sure it is not mutually ex- lost. It was a wonderful experi- have the nerve to tell the coaches how to connect with people who live in places not clusive to the schools my chil- ence, and I only got lost three if they want to quit coaching, called Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles or dren go to. times. The grandest part of en- they can because they would not San Francisco. Here’s a hint, Democrats: Try not The superintendent, finance tire entire day was when we ar- get paid a supplement for re- looking down your nose at them. and human resource depart- rived back at Columbia Regional mainder of the year. They coach In May 2016, then-candidate Trump spoke to the ments all need to be gutted, and Airport and were welcomed because they like it; that should journalists at Bloomberg Businessweek about how the search for replacements home from a terminal full of be obvious to you, but I guess he planned to re-make the Republican Party. “Five, needs to begin. wonderful people shaking our not. 10 years from now—[it will be a] different party,” he Finance because they lost hands thanking us for our ser- Now student educations are said. “You’re going to have a worker’s party. A party track of more than $6.2 million, vice and a wonderful welcome jeopardized because you want to of people that haven’t had a real wage increase in 18 Human Resources for over hir- home. I am thankful that my innovate change. Make it harder years, that are angry.” ing by 60 employees, and the su- wife of 58 years was in the on teachers with more students Maybe there’s more to Donald Trump than his perintendent because he was at crowd, along with my wonderful in a classroom and coaches is ri- critics — I among them — think. Maybe, in addition the helm when this all happened. daughter Deborah and her hus- diculous. to being a braggart who is way too thin-skinned and My agenda is this: to do my band, Ronz Sarvis, and our Explain how a student is to vindictive, he’s also a visionary. Maybe he’s the one best to ensure our children have youngest granddaughter Mi- have optimism when their future who can transform the Republican Party and make the best opportunity to receive a chelle Marriot. might be in jeopardy. I think it a “safe space” for lots of Democrats who live in quality education in Sumter While on a visit to Aurora, whoever is in charge needs an what the elites call “flyover country.” County. Colorado, in 2014, I visited the “overseer.” If my father were still with us, he might have for- BRIAN D. BEAN local Denny’s for breakfast; I don’t know what happened or saken his Democratic roots and voted for the Re- Sumter when I asked the waitress for my why there is not enough money. publican billionaire who before he moved to the check, she told me I didn’t get I do know the teachers, students White House lived in a golden penthouse on Fifth ‘GOOD OLD BOY SYSTEM’ IS one today. When I asked “why and coaches should be the first Avenue — even though when my father and I had HERE IN STATE SENATE not?” she nodded toward the “priority,” not big salaries and those political talks we lived in a tenement in the Political gladhanding is alive back of the diner and said a gen- bonuses. “The kids come first” South Bronx. and well in our South Carolina tleman noticed you were a Kore- and right now it’s obvious they Take note Democrats. Senate. I am appalled that State an War veteran and asked for aren’t. Sen. Hugh Leatherman resigned your check and wishes to remain Schools are for students edu- Emmy award-winning Bernard Goldberg has been a his post as Senate pro tem, shirk- anonymous. I asked her to thank cation; wake up. Make a fixture of TV news reporting for CBS News and ing his responsibility of being him for me. Then on this same change. This should not have HBO. He’s also the author of the New York Times appointed lieutenant governor trip I was resting in a seat at the happened. bestseller “Bias,” about the distortion of the news by as stated in the S.C. Constitu- Buckley Air Force Base BX SHIRLEY TURNER the media. tion. Then, the “Good Old Boy when a major general walking Sumter

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planner for Hill Studio, said municipali- Hampton Street, said the guidelines can GUIDELINES ties try to preserve historic qualities of be arbitrary, such as a rule saying iron ATTACK FROM PAGE A1 neighborhoods using overlay districts fences can’t be more than 3 feet tall. FROM PAGE A1 and zoning regulations. She said histor- “I went through the whole neighbor- from Hill Studio, a consulting firm from ic preservation guidelines are a tool hood, and I didn’t find one iron fence Quebec Premier Philippe Roanoke, Virginia. The meeting was in- used by design review boards or com- that was 3 feet tall,” he said. Couillard both characterized tended to introduce the process of revis- mittees. Cleo Klopfleisch said she would like to the attack as a terrorist act, ing the guidelines and to get input from Courts have made it clear that asking see more done about vacant and poorly which came amid heightened the public concerning the revisions. The property owners to follow additional maintained houses and wondered why tensions worldwide regarding guidelines apply in the city’s two histor- zoning requirements such as in historic grants aren’t available to homeowners Trump’s travel ban on seven ic districts, downtown and Hampton districts requires rules that are “fair in the historic district. Muslim countries. Park. and not arbitrary,” Blanton added. McGregor said the city code enforce- Trudeau said in Parlia- Sumter Planning Director George Mc- “The guidelines provide fair and con- ment department is working with own- ment the victims were tar- Gregor told attendees the meeting was sistent decision making by design re- ers of vacant and rundown buildings geted simply because of just the first of several that will eventu- view boards,” Coffield said. but said there are no grants available their religion and spoke di- ally lead to Sumter City Council adopt- Blanton said consistency helps main- for homeowners. rectly to the more than 1 ing new guidelines. tain property values. He said there are tax credits for million Muslims who live in “This is the beginning of the project,” “The investment you make is protect- homes that are “income producing,” Canada, saying, “We are he said. “We want to give you a sense of ed because people down the street can’t such as bed and breakfasts and rental with you.” what we are after.” do whatever they want,” she said. property. “Thirty-six million hearts He said the City of Sumter was hop- Current guidelines in Sumter have Former City Councilwoman Colleen are breaking with yours,” ing to make the guidelines more user not been changed since 1996, Blanton Yates said the historic guidelines did not Trudeau said. “Know that we friendly, particularly for property own- said. prevent a non-compatible project from value you.” ers. “Technology has changed a whole lot going in downtown, the Sumter Eco- The suspect was arrested “Our main goal is to learn and help since then,” she said, adding that with nomic Development Board headquar- in his car on a bridge near you all figure out what is important to today’s technology, guidelines might ters. d’Orleans, where he called you,” said Allison Blanton, an architec- contain “pull-out” sections and added il- “That was approved by the Design Re- 911 to say he wanted to coop- tural historian for Hill Studio. lustrations to make them easier to use. view Committee because the guidelines erate with police. Authori- She said that a historic district is the Homeowner Tripp Jensen said the allowed a very modern building to be ties, who initially named two “sum of all its parts.” current guidelines are difficult to read built in the middle of downtown,” she suspects, said the other man “If you are missing houses on a block, and understand. said. “I was on the design board for taken into custody was a wit- it begins to erode the historic value,” He said he would like to see the guide- eight years, and I never knew it would ness to the attack and was she said. lines take a more positive approach. allow a modern building downtown.” released earlier Monday. Historic districts have several bene- “There are pages of ‘can’t do this, McGregor said updating the design They said they did not think fits, she said. can’t do that,” he said. guidelines is a process first involving there were other suspects “It gives a ‘sense of place’ everybody “Our houses are our largest invest- the consulting firm making a draft and but were investigating. values these days,” she said. “It has eco- ment,” Jensen said. “We want to do the then taking it to the Design Review Police did not give a motive nomic benefits because it ties into heri- right things.” Committee, which may edit or rewrite it for the attack. tage tourism.” He said that while there are govern- before it eventually goes before the city Trump called Trudeau to She said another benefit is keeping ment incentives for historic preserva- council for final consideration. express condolences to the old building materials from ending up tion in commercial areas, there are For more information, call Senior Canadian people and to offer in landfills. none for homeowners. Planner Helen Roodman at (803) 774- any assistance that might be Katie Coffield, a historic preservation Phil Tuggle, who owns a home on 1636. needed.

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Call Shirley M. events are scheduled to be Blassingame at (803) 506- held at the Swan Lake Visi- 4019 for details. tors Center as follows: 6 p.m. today, Public Visioning The Sumter SPCA Valentine Dance will be held from 7 to Sunny, breezy and Partly cloudy Partly sunny and Partly sunny Cooler with rain and Times of clouds and Presentation; 9-10 a.m. warmer nice drizzle sun Wednesday, Feb. 1, Property 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, Owner Drop-In; and 6 p.m. at the Elaine D. Korn Memo- 68° 45° 72° / 47° 66° / 44° 61° / 38° 54° / 35° rial Center, 1100 S. Guignard Thursday, Feb. 2, Final Pub- Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 55% Chance of rain: 10% lic Workshop Presentation. Drive. Music will be provid- For more information about ed by Terence Lonon & the SW 10-20 mph WSW 6-12 mph SW 7-14 mph SSE 3-6 mph NE 6-12 mph NE 6-12 mph the Shot Pouch Greenway, Untouchables. 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USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PREP FOOTBALL Lakewood’s Winning streak ends Johnson to Tennessee’s 76-74 victory over No. 4 grayshirt Gamecocks snaps with USC 29-game SEC run 11 other local football BY PETE IACOBELLI players to sign Wednesday AP Sports Writer

Jamie Nared had a career BY DENNIS BRUNSON high 27 points including two [email protected] tie-breaking free throws with 5.9 seconds left to help Lakewood High School de- Tennessee end No. 4 South fensive end Tyreek Johnson, a Carolina’s 29-game home commitment to the University win streak in the Southeast- of South Carolina football pro- ern Conference with a 76-74 gram for almost a year, will victory Monday night. not sign with Nared was fouled after the USC on National Gamecocks (18-2, 8-1 SEC) Signing Day on rallied from 11 points down Wednesday. in the final six minutes to tie However, he the game at 74 on Bianca will eventually Cuevas-Moore’s 3-pointer become a Game- with 14.7 seconds left. JOHNSON cock. Tyasha Harris was called Johnson will be for guarding Nared too grayshirted, closely and the junior, who meaning he won’t enroll at knocked down the winning USC until January of 2018, be- shot two weeks ago in Ten- cause it was discovered he had nessee’s 71-69 victory over an injured labrum in his No. 6 Notre Dame, calmly shoulder and will be undergo- made these shots. ing surgery. Cuevas-Moore’s three in Instead of being part of the the final seconds bounced ’17 recruiting class, Johnson away the Lady Vols (14-7, 5-3) will now be a part of the ’18 re- were celebrating their third THE ASSOCIATED PRESS cruiting class. top-10 victory this season, Tennessee forward Jaime Nared (31) grabs a rebound against South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson (22) “He’s still going to USC on adding South Carolina to during the Lady Vols’ 76-74 victory over USC on Monday in Columbia. The loss snapped the Game- scholarship,” said Lakewood No. 10 Stanford in December cocks’ 29-game home Southeastern Conference winning streak. athletic director Frankie Ward. and the Irish earlier this “Grayshirts are normally due month. most of the first two quar- Diamond DeShields had 21 four years to academic reasons, but In this one, Tennessee ters and a technical foul on points for Tennessee. For South Carolina, it was Tyreek’s good academically. shut down South Carolina’s Wilson in the third period It was the Lady Vols first the first loss at home since This is because of the injury.” twin-post powers in A’ja Wil- that sent her back to side- win over a top-five team Texas A&M’s 50-48 victory Johnson, who committed to son and Alaina Coates, who lines. since topping No. 4 South nearly four years ago on Carolina in April of ’16, suf- came in averaging more Tennessee’s 6-foot-6 Mer- Carolina in 2014 and their Feb. 10, 2013. The defeat also fered the injury late in the Ga- than 30 points and 18 re- cedes Russell, with room to first road win over a top-five opened up what looked like tors’ season and didn’t tell bounds combined. But the move, controlled the middle team since winning at No. 5 a closed race for the SEC anyone about it, according to two were held in check be- with 16 points and 10 re- UConn on Jan. 6, 2007. South crown. Ward. Johnson played the cause of early fouls that bounds for her 12th double- Carolina had not lost an Shrine Bowl with the injury. kept them on the bench double this season. SEC game at home in nearly SEE USC, PAGE B2 The injury wasn’t discov- ered until the USC medical staff examined him recently. He will have surgery per- PRO TENNIS formed on the shoulder in the near future. Johnson had 91 tackles for Lakewood, 43 of them solo and 23 for a loss. He had six sacks Federer savors unexpected and blocked six kicks. Even with Johnson not sign- ing on Wednesday, there will be plenty of pens going to paper with at least 11 local title over long-time rival Nadal players signing. Six of those players will be MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — from Sumter High School, Roger Federer always believed he had with two signing with Football more Grand Slam titles left in him. Bowl Subdivision schools and He just didn’t think it would happen another with a Football Cham- like this, playing in his first tourna- pionship Subdivision School. ment following a six-month injury lay- Pressley Harvin, considered off. Or against his biggest rival in the to be the top punter in the game, Rafael Nadal. country, will sign with Georgia “I said that also before the finals: if I Tech of the Atlantic Coast were to win against Rafa, it would be Conference. Defensive end super special and very sweet because I Raymond Johnson will sign haven’t beaten him in a Grand Slam with Georgia Southern, a final for a long, long time now,” Federer member of the Sun Belt Con- said after beating Nadal in the Austra- ference. lian Open final 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. The FCS signee is offensive A decade, to be exact. Federer’s last lineman Khalil Moore, who win over the Spaniard in a major final will sign with South Carolina came at Wimbledon in 2007. Nadal had State of the Mid-Eastern Ath- beaten him in four consecutive slam fi- letic Conference. He is the sec- nals since then. ond SHS offensive lineman to Both Federer and Nadal also didn’t sign with a state FCS school. expect to be in this position at the Aus- Daviyon McDaniel is an early tralian Open, coming off long layoffs enrollee at Charleston South- last season to recover from injuries. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ern of the Big South. Roger Federer kisses his trophy after defeating Rafael Nadal during the men’s singles SEE OPEN, PAGE B4 final of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday. SEE JOHNSON, PAGE B3

PRO FOOTBALL In enemy territory, nary a bad word about Falcons QB Ryan

BOSTON (AP) — The enemies list is Cameron, who was in the athletic de- 2015 playoff game. main cool under pressure. In the ath- long in New England, and it grows partment when Ryan led the Eagles to The Baltimore Ravens and New letic building, a case is filled with life- with each tweet that dares to doubt a No. 2 ranking in The Associated York Jets were also sucked into the sized action shots of Ryan and some Tom Brady’s supremacy or call coach Press poll in the middle of the 2007 two-year “Deflategate” scandal, draw- of the trophies he won : Johnny Uni- Bill Belichick a cheater. season. ing the wrath of the local fans. And tas Award, Manning Award, Atlantic But there’s one opponent who has “I think there are many people at don’t get the Foxborough Bros started Coast Conference Player of the Year. escaped the fury of the Foxborough Boston College who are die-hard Patri- on commissioner Roger Goodell, or on Around campus in the run-up to the fans, and even has a considerable ots fans who are somewhat torn. But I ESPN. Super Bowl, they’re telling stories amount of goodwill in the heart of can’t think of anyone who will wish But Ryan is the rare New England about the humble but talented quar- New England. In fact, it’s hard to find any ill will on Matt Ryan.” opponent who doesn’t inspire hatred terback who was also a conscientious any kind of animosity toward Atlanta Peyton Manning is persona non in the area, even as he prepares to face student and friend. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who grata in New England because he had the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sun- “He remembers people’s names. built his reputation — personally and the nerve to win a couple of Super day. He’s polite to them. There’s really no professionally — at Boston College. Bowls. His original team, the India- At Boston College, a guard shack ego there that I’ve detected, but “It’s hard to think of anything bad napolis Colts, earned the Patriots’ ire displays a poster of “Matty Ice,” the there’s confidence,” Cameron said. to say about Matt,” said former BC for questioning whether the team’s nickname Ryan picked up from his sports information director Chris footballs were properly inflated in a Eagles teammates for his ability to re- SEE RYAN, PAGE XX B2 | TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

Denver 21 25 .457 7½ Portland 21 28 .429 9 COLLEGE BASKETBALL AREA ROUNDUP Minnesota 18 29 .383 11 SCOREBOARD THE TOP 25 PACIFIC DIVISION By The Associated Press TV SPORTS W L Pct GB The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ Golden State 41 7 .854 — college basketball poll, with first-place Gamecocks earn victory TODAY L.A. Clippers 30 18 .625 11 votes in parentheses, records through 11 a.m. — Professional Golf: Asian Tour Sacramento 19 28 .404 21½ Jan. 29, total points based on 25 points Mynamar Open Third Round from Yangon, Phoenix 15 32 .319 25½ for a first-place vote through one point Mynamar (GOLF). L.A. Lakers 16 34 .320 26 for a 25th-place vote and last week’s 2:55 p.m. — International Soccer: English ranking: over Carolina Forest Premier League Match — Chelsea vs. SUNDAY’S GAMES Record Pts Prv Liverpool (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Atlanta 142, New York 139, 4OT 1. Gonzaga (46) 22-0 1594 3 MYRTLE BEACH – Sum- points to lead Mayewood 4 p.m. — College Football: ESPNU Signing Cleveland 107, Oklahoma City 91 2. Baylor (6) 20-1 1504 5 Day Preview Special (ESPNU). Indiana 120, Houston 101 3. Kansas (9) 19-2 1503 2 ter High School’s varsity Middle School to a 32-24 5:45 p.m. — Girls and Boys High School Orlando 114, Toronto 113 4. Villanova (4) 20-2 1479 1 boys basketball team im- victory over Furman on Basketball: Chester at Camden (WPUB-FM Washington 107, New Orleans 94 5. Arizona 20-2 1387 7 102.7). Chicago 121, Philadelphia 108 6. Louisville 18-4 1237 13 proved to 7-1 in Region Monday at the MMS gym- 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Ohio at Dallas 105, San Antonio 101 7. West Virginia 17-4 1101 18 VI-5A with a 49-37 victory nasium in a quarterfinal Western Michigan (TIME WARNER 1250). Golden State 113, Portland 111 8. Kentucky 17-4 1083 4 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY- 9. Virginia 16-4 1061 12 over Carolina Forest on game in the Sumter Middle FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). MONDAY’S GAMES 10. Wisconsin 18-3 1058 15 Monday at the CF gymna- School Conference tourna- 7 p.m. — College Basketball: George Sacramento at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. 11. UCLA 19-3 993 8 Washington at Rhode Island (CBS SPORTS Brooklyn at Miami, 7:30 p.m. 12. North Carolina 19-4 965 9 sium. ment. NETWORK). Detroit at Boston, 8 p.m. 13. Oregon 19-3 863 10 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Maryland at Orlando at Minnesota, 8 p.m. 14. Cincinnati 19-2 756 19 Andrew Tiller scored 14 Joy Goodley added eight Ohio State (ESPN). Cleveland at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 15. Florida State 18-4 727 6 points to lead the Game- points for the Lady Vi- 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Pittsburgh at Memphis at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. 16. Butler 18-4 717 11 North Carolina (ESPN2). 17. Maryland 19-2 518 22 cocks, who are 15-6 on the kings. Tay Pressley and 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Wake Forest at TUESDAY’S GAMES 18. Saint Mary’s 19-2 409 21 season. Isaih Moore added Shadaiya Lee both had four Boston (ESPNU). New Orleans at Toronto, 7 p.m. 19. South Carolina 17-4 384 23 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Creighton at New York at Washington, 7 p.m. 20. Notre Dame 17-5 363 14 12. steals. Butler (FOX SPORTS 1). Sacramento at Houston, 8 p.m. 21. Duke 16-5 339 17 SHS will play host to Mayewood will play host 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. 22. Creighton 19-3 307 16 Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Charlotte at Portland, 10 p.m. 23. Purdue 17-5 264 20 West Florence on Friday to Hillcrest in a semifinal 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Mississippi Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. 24. Florida 16-5 213 25 with the region title on the game on Wednesday at 5:30 State at Mississippi (SEC NETWORK). 25. Northwestern 18-4 106 — 7:55 p.m. — International Soccer: Mexican WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Others receiving votes: SMU 69, Xavier 67, line. p.m. League Match — Toluca vs. Veracruz Indiana at Orlando, 7 p.m. Southern Cal 29, Wichita State 8, Akron 5, (UNIVISION). Minnesota at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Middle Tennessee 5, VCU 3, Illinois State 2, THOMAS SUMTER 52 BATES 45 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Temple at Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. New Mexico State 2, Virginia Tech 2, Iowa N. MYRTLE BEACH CHRISTIAN 46 CHESTNUT OAKS 35 Tulane (ESPNEWS). New Orleans at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. State 1, Utah 1. 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Davidson at New York at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s (TIME WARNER 1250). Toronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m. THE WOMEN’S TOP 25 DALZELL – Thomas Bates Middle School de- 8:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. By The Associated Press Sumter Academy im- feated Chestnut Oaks 45-35 at San Antonio (NBA TV). L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 9 p.m. The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Dayton at Memphis at Denver, 9 p.m. women’s college basketball poll, with proved to 7-12 with a 52-46 in a quarterfinal game in Fordham (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Milwaukee at Utah, 9 p.m. first-place votes in parentheses, records victory over North Myr- the Sumter Middle School 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Georgia at Chicago at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. through Jan. 29, total points based on 25 Kentucky (ESPN). Charlotte at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. points for a first-place vote through one tle Beach Christian on Conference tournament on 9 p.m. — College Basketball: West Virginia point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s Monday at Edens Gymna- Monday at the CO gymna- at Iowa State (ESPN2). THURSDAY’S GAMES ranking: 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Vanderbilt at L.A. Lakers at Washington, 7 p.m. Record Pts Prv sium. sium. Texas A&M (ESPNU). Atlanta at Houston, 8 p.m. 1. UConn (33) 20-0 825 1 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Georgetown at Philadelphia at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. 2. Baylor 21-1 789 2 Kyle Decker led TSA Maliasa Rhodes scored DePaul (FOX SPORTS 1). Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. 3. Maryland 21-1 748 3 with 16 points. Zach Fugate 15 points to lead the Lady 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Tennessee at 4. South Carolina 18-1 737 5 Auburn (SEC NETWORK). 5. Mississippi State 21-1 689 4 had 14 and Astin Coleman Bantams. Kayla Williams 9:55 p.m. — International Soccer: Mexican NHL STANDINGS 6. Florida State 20-2 663 6 added 11. added 14. League Match — Queretaro vs. Alebrijes By The Associated Press 7. Notre Dame 20-3 591 8 (UNIVISION). 8. Stanford 19-3 580 10 Bates plays at Alice 10 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Charlotte at EASTERN CONFERENCE 9. Louisville 20-4 543 9 Drive on Wednesday at Portland (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 10. Washington 20-3 522 7 MIDDLE SCHOOL 11 p.m. — College Basketball: Wyoming at ATLANTIC DIVISION 11. Oregon State 20-2 520 11 5:30 p.m. in a semifinal San Diego State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). GP W L OT Pts GF GA 12. Texas 16-4 467 12 BASKETBALL game. Montreal 50 29 14 7 65 150 125 13. UCLA 17-4 442 13 Ottawa 47 26 15 6 58 127 123 14. Ohio State 19-5 399 15 LEE CENTRAL 66 PREP SCHEDULE Boston 52 25 21 6 56 131 135 15. Duke 18-4 384 14 KINGSTREE 35 Toronto 47 23 15 9 55 145 133 16. Miami 16-5 320 17 GIRLS Florida 50 21 19 10 52 116 137 KINGSTREE – Lee TODAY 17. DePaul 18-5 235 21 QUARTERFINALS — MONDAY Tampa Bay 50 22 22 6 50 136 146 18. Oklahoma 16-6 199 20 Central Middle School Buffalo 48 20 19 9 49 118 136 19. N.C. State 16-6 177 18 (1) Alice Drive 61, (8) Manning 22 VARSITY BASKETBALL (5) Bates 45, (4) Chestnut Oaks 35 Crestwood at Hartsville, 6 p.m. Detroit 49 20 20 9 49 123 144 20. South Florida 17-3 168 23 closed out its regular (2) Mayewood 32, (7) Furman 24 Lake View at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. METROPOLITAN DIVISION 21. Green Bay 19-2 164 24 season with a 12-0 record (3) Hillcrest 29, (6) Ebenezer 21] GP W L OT Pts GF GA 22. West Virginia 16-6 114 22 23. Arizona State 14-7 113 16 with a 66-35 victory over VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Washington 49 33 10 6 72 160 106 SEMIFINALS — WEDNESDAY Carolina Forest at Sumter (Girls Only), 6 24. Syracuse 15-7 109 — Columbus 48 32 12 4 68 160 114 Kinsgtree on Monday at Bates at Alice Drive, 5:30 p.m. p.m. 25. Kentucky 15-6 74 — Pittsburgh 48 30 13 5 65 172 141 Hillcrest at Mayewood, 5:30 p.m. Bishop England at Manning, 4 p.m. N.Y. Rangers 49 31 17 1 63 167 129 Others receiving votes: Kansas State 49, the Kingstree gymnasi- Lee Central at Pageland Central (No JV Philadelphia 50 25 19 6 56 140 155 Michigan 32, Tennessee 25, Virginia Tech um. CHAMPIONSHIP — SATURDAY Girls), 5 p.m. 21, Drake 6, Harvard 6, Northwestern 3, N.Y. Islanders 47 21 17 9 51 136 136 At Crestwood High School Scott’s Branch at Branchville, 4 p.m. Temple 3, Texas A&M 3, Creighton 2, Ore- Daveon Thomas led the Carolina 48 21 20 7 49 126 140 Semifinal winners, noon Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. New Jersey 50 20 21 9 49 113 144 gon 2, Northern Colorado 1. Stallions with 23 points. Florence Christian at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Daurrion Kelly had 19 and Thomas Sumter at Calhoun Academy, 4 CENTRAL DIVISION PGA RESULTS Lebron Thomas and Omari BOYS p.m. By The Associated Press Robert E. Lee at Palmetto Christian, 4 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Farmers Insurance Open Martin both had eight. Ja- QUARTERFINALS — TODAY Jefferson Davis at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. Minnesota 48 32 11 5 69 160 109 San Diego vontae Price had 12 re- All games start at 5:30 p.m. Emmanuel Christian at Sumter Christian Chicago 51 30 16 5 65 142 132 s-Torrey Pines (South); Yards 7,698; Par (8) Furman at (1) Alice Drive (No JV Girls), 4 p.m. Nashville 49 24 17 8 56 138 130 72 bounds. (5) Bates at (4) Ebenezer St. Louis 49 24 20 5 53 138 152 n-Torrey Pines (North); Yards 7,258; Par (7) Hillcrest at (2) Manning B TEAM BASKETBALL Dallas 50 20 20 10 50 135 157 72 (6) Mayewood at (3) Chestnut Oaks Laurence Manning at The King’s Academy Winnipeg 52 23 25 4 50 150 161 Purse: $6.7 million GIRLS (Boys Only), 5 p.m. Colorado 46 13 31 2 28 93 156 Final SEMIFINALS — THURSDAY PACIFIC DIVISION Jon Rahm (500), $1,206,000 at higher-seeded team WEDNESDAY GP W L OT Pts GF GA 72s-69n-69s-65—275 All games start at 5:30 p.m. San Jose 50 31 17 2 64 135 116 Charles Howell III (245), $589,600 MIDDLE SCHOOL Furman-Alice Drive winner vs. Bates- VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Edmonton 51 28 15 8 64 152 132 67n-74s-69s-68—278 Ebenezer winner Trinity-Byrnes at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Anaheim 51 27 15 9 63 133 129 C.T. Pan (245), $589,600 BASKETBALL Hillcrest-Manning winner vs. Calgary 52 25 24 3 53 134 149 70s-69n-69s-70—278 Mayewood-Chestnut Oaks winner B TEAM BASKETBALL Los Angeles 49 24 21 4 52 123 121 Keegan Bradley (104), $252,590 MAYEWOOD 32 Thomas Sumter at Orangeburg Prep, 5 Vancouver 50 23 21 6 52 119 140 69n-69s-74s-67—279 FURMAN 24 CHAMPIONSHIP — SATURDAY p.m. Arizona 48 16 26 6 38 108 152 Tony Finau (104), $252,590 At Crestwood High School NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for 73s-68n-67s-71—279 Semifinal winners, immediately fol- overtime loss. Pat Perez (104), $252,590 Trelaija Dennis scored 18 lowing girls game NBA STANDINGS 68n-74s-67s-70—279 By The Associated Press SUNDAY’S GAMES Patrick Rodgers (104), $252,590 All-Star Game: Central 3, Pacific 10 68n-72s-67s-72—279 EASTERN CONFERENCE All-Star Game: Atlantic 6, Metropolitan 10 Justin Rose (104), $252,590 All-Star Game Final: Metropolitan 4, Pacific 65n-71s-73s-70—279 ATLANTIC DIVISION 3 Brian Harman (70), $167,500 W L Pct GB 68s-71n-73s-68—280 Boston 29 18 .617 — MONDAY’S GAMES Ollie Schniederjans (70), $167,500 Toronto 29 19 .604 ½ No games scheduled 69s-69n-71s-71—280 New York 21 28 .429 9 Brandt Snedeker (70), $167,500 Philadelphia 17 29 .370 11½ TUESDAY’S GAMES 68n-69s-70s-73—280 Brooklyn 9 38 .191 20 Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. J.J. Spaun (70), $167,500 SOUTHEAST DIVISION Philadelphia at Carolina, 7 p.m. 72n-69s-69s-70—280 W L Pct GB Nashville at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Robert Streb (70), $167,500 Atlanta 28 20 .583 — Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. 68n-71s-70s-71—280 Washington 27 20 .574 ½ Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Harris English (52), $110,550 Charlotte 23 25 .479 5 Buffalo at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. 71s-69n-69s-72—281 Orlando 19 30 .388 9½ Ottawa at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Phil Mickelson (52), $110,550 Miami 18 30 .375 10 New Jersey at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. 71n-72s-68s-70—281 Winnipeg at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Francesco Molinari (52), $110,550 CENTRAL DIVISION Toronto at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 71s-70n-69s-71—281 W L Pct GB Minnesota at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Rory Sabbatini (52), $110,550 Cleveland 32 14 .696 — Los Angeles at Arizona, 9 p.m. 70s-72n-72s-67—281 Indiana 25 22 .532 7½ Colorado at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Kyle Stanley (52), $110,550 Chicago 24 25 .490 9½ Chicago at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. 70s-73n-68s-70—281 Milwaukee 21 26 .447 11½ Michael Thompson (52), $110,550 Detroit 21 26 .447 11½ WEDNESDAY’S GAMES 71s-71n-71s-68—281 Boston at Washington, 8 p.m. Jonas Blixt (38), $67,586 WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota at Calgary, 10 p.m. 68n-72s-69s-73—282 SOUTHWEST DIVISION Colorado at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Stewart Cink (38), $67,586 68n-72s-69s-73—282 W L Pct GB Ryo Ishikawa (38), $67,586 San Antonio 36 11 .766 — THURSDAY’S GAMES Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. 74s-68n-72s-68—282 Houston 35 16 .686 3 Marc Leishman (38), $67,586 Memphis 28 21 .571 9 N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. 69s-72n-68s-73—282 New Orleans 19 29 .396 17½ Brendan Steele (38), $67,586 Dallas 17 30 .362 19 Edmonton at Nashville, 8 p.m. Winnipeg at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 69s-74n-70s-69—282 NORTHWEST DIVISION Chicago at Arizona, 9 p.m. Tyrone Van Aswegen (38), $67,586 W L Pct GB Toronto at St. Louis, 9 p.m. 72s-68n-72s-70—282 Utah 30 19 .612 — San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Richy Werenski (38), $67,586 Oklahoma City 28 20 .583 1½ 73s-70n-73s-66—282

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Defensive lineman Javon plan for him but he has been favoring announcing his commitment ments from two of the state’s Kinlaw of Jones County Ju- in detail, but USC. decision on Wednesday be- top 2018 prospects. They now nior College in Mississippi publicly re- Pendleton High DE Brad cause he has to wait for his have five committed for that and former of Goose Creek ceived no as- Johnson met with USC’s Mus- Scholastic Aptitude Test class. High School made his official surances champ and Peterson and with scores to come back. Martin DL Josh Belk of Lewisville visit to the University of from him Virginia Tech defensive line has USC, Mississippi and UF High and DB Derion Kendrick South Carolina over the that he will coach Charlie Wiles and his as his top three schools.. of South Pointe High in Rock weekend and said everything stick with his recruiter James Shibest at Martin spoke with the USC Hill opted to end their re- went great for him though he commitment his home on Wednesday. It coaching staff three weeks cruiting activities before they is leaving Columbia with a Phil Kornblut and sign was the final in-person meet- ago. He talked to the Ole Miss hardly started. Both also held head cold. RECRUITING with them on ing with Johnson for any coaches last week and the UF offers from USC and several Kinlaw has narrowed his CORNER Wednesday coaches from the staffs, and coaches two weeks ago. The other Southeastern Confer- decision to USC and South- on National the hope was the sessions last visit he took was an un- ence and Atlantic Coast Con- ern California with a plan to Signing Day. would lead to clarity and a official to USC in August. ference programs. announce a commitment At an awards ceremony in decision. Muschamp and Pe- DE Sean McGonigal Jr. of Kendrick played QB last today. He did not “officially” Atlanta last week, JJ Wil- terson arrived in Pendleton Myrtle Beach High signed season in leading South commit to USC on Sunday, liams told reporters if sign- in the late afternoon and first preferred walk-on papers Pointe to the 4A state cham- but he said he will be signing ing day were then, his son met with Johnson’s mother at with USC on Friday. He had pionship and can play wide with the Gamecocks. would sign with UGA, which her workplace before shifting 19 1/2 quarterback sacks last receiver, but his head coach “I’m all set, South Carolina he had visited the previous things to the home and the sit season along with 30 tackles says he wants to play CB at 100 percent,” Kinlaw said. weekend. Asked on Sunday down with the player. for loss and 89 total tackles. Clemson. “Just haven’t committed yet. what his son would do if it DE Devonte Wyatt of Deca- All-American DB Hamsah Clemson added its one RB They know I’m not going were signing day, the elder tur, Ga., visited Florida over Nasirildeen of Concord, N.C., to the ‘17 class on Thursday anywhere else. I loved it, Williams was non-committal. the weekend. USC recruiters shook up USC’s recruiting in Travis Etienne Jr. of Jen- being home and knowing a Defensive end Devontae and UGA head coach Kirby class when he announced a nings, La. Etienne chose the lot of people here. Every time Davis of Silver Bluff High in Smart visited him last week. decommitment from USC and Tigers over Louisiana State, I come here they show me a Aiken made his official visit He will announce on Wednes- a commitment to Florida Tennessee and Texas A&M. lot of love. to USC over the weekend. day. State last week. “Just the coaches and the “They were telling me I’ve USC is looking at him as a DE Jaylen Twyman is set on Nasirildeen committed to atmosphere when I went got a chance to come in and potential sign-and-place choosing between USC and USC in August and held firm there and how everyone play early. Me being a JUCO prospect unless his grades Pittsburgh. There is no favor- through the football season treated everyone,” Etienne guy and them bringing in a improve enough the rest of ite and Twyman will an- despite an official visit to said in explaining why he lot of young guys, you can’t the school year to qualify. nounce on Wednesday. FSU in late October. He said chose Clemson. “I felt like I depend on young guys; Davis said he’s also looking Longtime USC running he left his USC official visit vibed with the coaches and I they’re kind of depending on at Coastal Carolina. As for back commitment Kyshaun earlier this month with his felt at home over there. me to come in and play.” JCs, he’s looking at Georgia Bryan of Fort Lauderdale, commitment in place. Howev- When I was on my visit I Kinlaw also took an official Military, Jones and Garden Fla., announced a decommit- er, the in-home visit from knew that was where I want- visit to Southern Cal and he City. He’s not sure if he will ment on Saturday while on FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher ed to be.” liked it, but he said the com- sign on Wednesday. an official visit to Iowa. and recruiter Jay Graham, a Etienne rushed for nearly fort level for him at USC DE Aaron Sterling of Tuck- Bryan had been committed former Concord star RB, 3,000 yards and 43 touch- overshadows all of that. er, Ga., came out of his offi- since April and was going to moved him in FSU’s direc- downs last season. “I like to “They look out for me here, cial visit to USC on Sunday be the only RB taken by USC. tion. say I model my game after and I’ve met a lot of people still undecided between USC During the season, however, (Minnesota RB) Adrian Peter- around the school and they and Tennessee. He said it’s a USC made the decision not to CLEMSON son, that’s someone I really help me out a lot,” he said. 50-50 deal between the two at take an RB in the class. Clemson opened its new look up to,” Etienne said “It’s all about relationships. this point. Bryan said USC did offer him football operations building when asked about his run- We (Kinlaw and USC head Sterling said Tennessee a grayshirt opportunity, but to recruits over the weekend ning style. coach Will Muschamp) have a also gave him a good visit he declined. and with that on display, Etienne takes the final spot good relationship.” and he couldn’t say one visit USC OL commitment Jor- along with the shiny, new na- in Clemson’s 2017 recruiting Kinlaw said he checked in was better than the other. dan Rhodes of Fairburn, Ga., tional championship trophy, class and gives the Tigers 14 at USC at 6-feet-6-inches, 330 There is a 10 a.m. signing cer- cancelled his visit to Mis- the Tigers landed commit- commitments. pounds, but he wants to get emony set for his school on souri this past weekend and back down to 300 pounds. Wednesday. shut down his recruiting. He Defensive back Jamyest DE Robert Beal of Suwanee, said he’s 100 percent with Williams of Loganville, Ga., Ga., who is a UGA commit- USC. has been a USC commitment ment, made his official visit According to his head for some time, but for all in- to USC over the weekend. He coach at Arizona Western JC, Keeping Sumter Beautiful tents and purposes he’s a free said he’s still 100 percent USC commitment DB Keisean agent deciding between USC committed to UGA< but he Nixon remains firmly com- By Katie Altman-Goff, and Georgia. USC got the did like what he saw in Co- mitted and will sign on Water Resources Extention Agent final shot with him over the lumbia. Wednesday. Nixon had hoped weekend for an official visit Beal said he will be talking to enroll in January, but had More than just wet land our water. Without them, we’d be and apparently did all it with coaches from USC and to get another class on his ac- investing a lot more money into could do to convince him its UGA over the next couple of ademic record, so he’s home This Thursday is World Wetlands treatment plants for our drinking Day. Wetlands have a special place water. Wetlands protect our homes program is right for him. days. in Compton, Calif., taking and property by helping to reduce USC likes Williams as a Offensive lineman Jordan that class on line. He now in my heart. I’ve spent the last 7 years researching and educating the the frequency and intensity of cornerback, also working as Carty of Hollywood, Fla., also plans to enroll in the sum- public about wetlands in South floods. They act as natural buffers a nickel and in slot coverage, made his official visit to USC mer. Carolina. There is a lot of wetland and store large amounts of floodwa- and in the return game. The over the weekend. He did not DL Romello Martin of area in our beautiful state but not as ter. According to the Environmental USC coaches laid out their commit over the weekend, Brooklyn, N.Y., might not be much as there once was. Wetland Protection Agency, if 15% of a land area in South Carolina was reduced area is maintained as wetlands, from an estimated 6.4 million acres flooding peaks can be reduced by as in the 1700s to about 4.1 million much as 60%. acres in 1989 (U.S. Fish and Wildlife former BC Eagles in the NFL. Service). It is a struggle to minimize Wetlands also provide recreation FROM PAGE B1 (BC linebacker Luke Kuechly wetland impacts when the demand and food sources for humans. Do RYAN you like to fish? A lot of people do. played in the Super Bowl last for development continues to rise but the effort is well worth it. As many as 33 million people ages “He’s just a really nice, car- line responding to comments year for the Carolina Pan- 16 and up participate in fishing ing guy. He’s just got that ‘It’ on an Atlanta newspaper web- thers.) Wetlands are so much more than activities and spend about $48 bil- factor.” site from fans who were disap- Asked about the mixed loy- just wet land. These intersections lion annually on fishing trips, equip- A Philadelphia native who pointed with the pick. alties in his former stomping between land and water provide ment, and licenses (American unique habitats that house amazing Sportfishing Association). Most of was under-recruited coming “I’m not too sure that At- grounds, Ryan said in Atlanta that would not be possible without out of high school as an op- lanta knew too much about last week, “None of my diversity in plant and animal life. I spent years researching wetland wetlands. Up to 90% of recreational- tion quarterback who also Matt,” Cameron said. “I must friends have mixed loyalties,” plant communities because I was ly caught fish need to spend a por- played baseball and basket- have responded to 100 of emphasizing the word “my” fascinated by the numerous and tion of their life cycle in wetlands. ball, Ryan led Boston College them. I just took it so person- and drawing a laugh from the sometimes bizarre adaptations of The same is true of 75% of commer- plants that grow in these systems. cially harvested fish and shellfish to that No. 2 ranking and fin- ally. I must have typed ‘Just assembled reporters. (EPA). ished in the top 10 in Heisman wait. Just wait. Just wait’ 100 Count Cameron among Did you know that the Venus’ Fly Trap only grows wild in North and Trophy voting. BC finished times.” them. South Carolina, mostly in wetlands? I’ve only scratched the surface of 11-3 and No. 10 in the nation, Despite growing up in Ken- “I am a Patriots fan, and I’m Wetlands in South Carolina host information about wetlands here. If beating Michigan State in the tucky — a Bengals fan “I rooting for the Falcons. Solely multiple carnivorous plants includ- you’d like to learn more about wet- Champs Sports Bowl. guess,” he said — Cameron because of Matt,” he said. “On ing pitcher plants and sundews and lands, check out www.epa.gov/wet- But when the Falcons took became a Patriots fan after a very personal level, to see also provide habitat for many spe- lands Ryan third overall in the 2008 living in the Boston area for someone that good of a per- cies of birds and other animals. NFL draft, Cameron found more than a decade, but also son succeed at that level Are carnivorous plants and water- Clemson University Cooperative Extension himself spending hours on- maintained an allegiance to would be incredible.” fowl not your thing? 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said after his semifinal win over Stan OPEN FROM PAGE B1 Wawrinka. “That’s where both, I guess, Rafa and Federer has rarely missed significant myself said, ‘OK, enough of this al- stretches with injuries throughout his ready. Let’s get back to 100 percent, career. This is the man, after all, who enjoy tennis again, enjoy the practice.’” played in a record 65 consecutive Hoisting his first major trophy in Grand Slams — a streak that was bro- five years, Federer is certainly enjoy- ken when he withdrew from last year’s ing the tennis again. French Open with a back injury. Here is what else we learned from In recent years, however, he’s ac- the 2017 Australian Open: knowledged making mistakes by play- ing through pain instead of taking SERENA’S NEXT GOAL? time off to heal. Serena Williams felt like it took a Last year, he did things differently “really long time” to win her 23rd — he took an extended break for the Grand Slam title and break her tie with first time. And after six months off to Steffi Graf on the all-time major win- fully heal his knee, he came back ner list, so she wants to enjoy the victo- stronger than ever. ry and not look ahead. How about win- “What I’ve just come to realize is ning No. 24 and pulling even with Mar- when you don’t feel well, you have too garet Court, who holds the record for THE ASSOCIATED PRESS many problems going on, you just most major titles? She doesn’t know, Serena Williams, right, embraces her sister Venus after Serena defeated her 6-4, 6-4 on won’t beat top-10 players,” Federer and doesn’t want to talk about it yet. Saturday in the women’s final of the Australian Open.

Eliza George Thomas. friends at the home, 3460 Deer plete and will be announced OBITUARIES The family will receive Track Circle, Dalzell. by Bullock Funeral Home. friends at the home, 67 Lewis Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. WILLIAM N. BRADFORD JR. gency Department and later St., Lynchburg, SC 29080. Main St., Sumter, is in charge BURLINGTON, N.C. — Wil- in the Heart Cath Lab and Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. of arrangements. liam “Bill” Nettles Bradford ICU. He then worked at Ker- Main St., Sumter, is in charge Jr., of Burlington, died on Sat- shaw Health in the ICU and of arrangements. VIVIAN B. EDWARDS urday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Duke later with Palmetto GBA Vivian B. Edwards was born University Medical Center. (Blue Cross Blue Shield) in RANDY LOWERY on March 3, 1936, a daughter LILLIE MAE P. FRAZIER Born on Sept. 28, 1937, in Columbia as a supervisor. He Randy Lowery, husband of of the late Miley Scriven and Sumter, he was a son of the loved his family and had a Shirlean Lowery, entered eter- Janie Scriven Bethel. She de- SUMMERTON — Lillie Mae late William N. great passion for music. He nal rest on Jan. 26, 2017, at parted this life on Jan. 27, Pearson Frazier, 98, widow of Bradford Sr. and played the bass guitar and Palmetto Health Tuomey. 2017. James Frazier, died on Sunday, Carrie Cain sang for more than 50 years, The family is receiving She was the widow of Leroy Jan. 29, 2017, at Lake Marion Bradford. He was starting as part of a teen ga- friends at the home of his Edwards. Nursing Home, Summerton. a graduate of rage band in New York. Upon mother, Earline Lowery, 584 She was educated in the She was born on May 27, Wofford College, settling in Sumter, he played Main St., Lynchburg. public schools of Hampton 1918, in the White Oak section where he played in numerous bands, including Visitation will be held from and Sumter. She attended (Santee Lake) of Summerton, varsity basket- the St. Jude Church Choir, 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral Mathis Primary School in a daughter of the late Abra- BRADFORD ball and was Sumter local bands, several home. Hampton and Lincoln High ham Pearson and stepdaugh- president of his Christian rock bands, and his Funeral service will be held School in Sumter. At an early ter of the late Clara Pearson. senior class and of his frater- latest endeavor, The Bendz. at noon on Wednesday at St. age, she accepted the Lord The family is receiving nity, Kappa Sigma. He re- Don was part of the St. Anne Matthew African Methodist Jesus Christ as her personal friends at the home of her mained a loyal Wofford Terri- and St. Jude Catholic Parish Episcopal Church, Lynch- savior. She always had a spe- grandson, Adger and Evange- er throughout his life. He was family for more than 20 years, burg, with the pastor, the Rev. cial relationship with the list Shirley Waiters, 2403 River employed by Western Electric serving as a lector and play- Donna Jackson, officiating. Lord and her faith was the Road, Greeleyville. / AT&T / Lucent Technolo- ing with the Saturday evening Wilson Funeral Home, 403 most important part of her These services have been gies as a computer systems contemporary church choir. S. Main St., Bishopville, is in daily life. She made sure that entrusted to Samuels Funeral analyst for more than 30 years He leaves behind to cherish charge of arrangements. her children embraced the Home LLC of Manning. and retired as a distinguished his memories: his wife, Shir- Lord Jesus Christ as their member of the technical staff. ley; two children, Michael JAMES P. BELSER savior. Quote: “As for me and LARRY A. TURIENTINE After retirement, he worked Fink and his wife, Jennifer, James Pickney Belser was my house we will serve the Larry Arnold Turientine, six additional years for IBM. and Stephanie Fink and her born on Nov. 12, 1932, in Clar- LORD.” husband of Lillie Mae Turien- Bill was an active member of fiancée, Ashley Turner; two endon County, a son of the Vivian worked as a domes- tine, departed this life on Jan. Front Street United Methodist grandchildren, Bryson and late Gus and Luanna Belser. tic worker for many years 24, 2017. Church for 50 years and Emiko; one sister, Debra Ed- On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, from which she retired. She He was born on Oct. 6, 1950, served in many leadership po- wards and her husband, James entered eternal rest. also worked as a school cross- in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son sitions. He was a member of George; three brothers, Daniel James Belser was educated ing guard in the late 1960s and of the late William Haywood the Upper Room Sunday Fink and his wife, Amy, Dana in the Clarendon County early 1970s. She was also em- Turientine and Amanda Ste- School Class. Fink and his wife, Barbara, school district. He served in ployed with Sumter Laundry phenson Turientine. He is survived by his wife of and Dennis Fink and his wife, the United States Air Force in the late 1990s. She loved to The funeral service will be 52 years, Salley Schumpert Tammy; and several very spe- for four years. James worked have all of her family and held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Bradford, originally of Cher- cial nieces and nephews. more than 30 years in con- friends around her. Everyone Feb. 4, at Day & Deremiah-Fr- aw; two children, Salley Brad- A memorial mass will be struction in Philadelphia, who came to her home was ye Funeral Home of Bloom- ford Wilson and husband, held at noon on Wednesday at Pennsylvania. After his retire- welcome and treated like fam- ington, Indiana. Bruce, of Elon, North Caroli- St. Jude Catholic Church with ment, he moved to Pinewood. ily. She really enjoyed fishing na, and William “Willi” N. the Rev. Noly Berjuega, He leaves to cherish his with her special sister-in-law, JACK GAINEY Bradford III and wife, Amy, of C.R.M. officiating. memories: his sister, Ruth Eva Purdue, and special Jack Gainey, our beloved, Gibsonville, North Carolina; a The family will receive Richburg of Pittsburgh; eight friend, Louise Miller. She dedicated, forever faithful, sister, Carolyn Bradford Ken- friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today daughters, Marilyn (Clarence) shared a special bond with loving father, departed this yon of Sparta, Wisconsin; a at Bullock Funeral Home and Coclough and Brenda Belser, her sister, Rosa Lee, and they life on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. sister-in-law, Susan Schump- other times at the home. both of Columbia, Yvonne (Al- both enjoyed spending time Born on Nov. 29, 1930, he ert Laney and her husband, In lieu of flowers, memori- bert) Jones of Prosperity, together. Vivian also had a was a son of the late Leroy Richard H. Laney, of Rocky als may be made to a charity Nina Belser, Michelle Belser special friendship with the Gainey and Amy Hendrix Mount, North Carolina; and of one’s choice. and Darlene Crawford, all of late Marvin Ballard and Con- Gainey Kirven. Mr. Gainey many loving nieces and neph- You may go to www.bullock- Philadelphia, Cynthia Casau- nie Ballard. was a retired roofing contrac- ews. funeralhome.com and sign the dra of California and Deidra She leaves to cherish her tor and member of the He was predeceased by a family’s guest book. Romeo; four sons, James Bels- memories: six children, Leroy Church of God for 40 years. sister, Cornelia Bradford Rose The family has chosen Bull- er Jr. of Pinewood, Darryl Edwards Jr., Audrey (Tyrone) His passions were gardening, of Sumter. ock Funeral Home for the ar- Belser of Philadelphia, An- Brunson, Perry (Helen) Ed- helping anyone in need, read- The family will receive rangements. drew Belser of Alexandria, wards, Mark Edwards, Antoi- ing and studying God’s word, friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Virginia, and Melvin Craw- nette Farmer and Joshua and spending time with his on Wednesday in the Heritage ford of Philadelphia; 22 grand- (Cynthia) Edwards; a special beloved family. Center of Front Street United children; a host of great- son, Robert Tindal; loving sis- Mr. Gainey is survived by Methodist Church. The funer- grandchildren, nephews, niec- ter, Rosa Lee Hairston; 11 two sons, Jack Timothy Gain- al service will be at 2 p.m. in es, other relatives and friends. grandchildren; 27 great- ey and Mark Christopher the sanctuary of the church. He was preceded in death grandchildren, who were very Gainey, both of Sumter; three Burial will follow in Ala- by his two children, Joyce near and dear to her heart; a daughters, Belinda Gainey- mance Memorial Park. ELLA MAE S. MAPLE Ellis (Philadelphia) and Kevin host of other relatives and Vrana of Rock Hill, Deborah In lieu of flowers, the family Belser (Columbia); three sis- friends. Gainey-McTernin (Walter) suggests that memorials be Ella Mae “Coot” Singleton ters, Susan Anderson (Wash- She was a loving mother, and Karen Gainey-Buddin made to the Christian Service Maple, 72, wife of James W. ington, D.C.), Gussie Baker grandmother and great- (Edward “Bud”), both of Sum- Scholarship Fund, the Relief “Buck” Maple, departed this and Annie Mae Belser (Phila- grandmother. ter; seven grandsons; a great- Fund, or the Endowment life on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, delphia); and two brothers, She was preceded in death granddaughter; and two sis- Fund at Front Street United at her residence. Johnnie Lee Belser (Washing- by her domestic partner, Isra- ters, Margaret Kirven and Methodist Church, 136 S. She was born on Jan. 1, ton, D.C.) and Henry Belser el Tindal, whom she shared 21 Shelby Jean Dollard (Tommy), Fisher St., Burlington, NC 1945, in Sumter County, a (Philadelphia). years of life with; and two both of Sumter. 27216. daughter of the late Joseph Public viewing will be held brothers, Bryant Bethel and Mr. Gainey was preceded in Condolences may be offered Singleton and Mary Harvin. from 3 to 6 p.m. today. Ronald Bethel. death by his loving wife of 30 at www.richandthompson. The family will receive Mr. Belser will be placed in Public viewing will be held years, Mildred Lucille Gainey; com. friends at the home, 4255 The- the church at noon on from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s a son, Wendell Eric Gainey; a Rich & Thompson Funeral odore Road, Sumter, SC 29154. Wednesday for viewing until Mortuary. daughter, Pamela Gail Gain- and Cremation Service of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. the hour of service. Ms. Edwards will be placed ey; and five brothers, Harvey Burlington is in charge of ar- Main St., Sumter, is in charge Funeral service will be held in the church at 10 a.m. on Gainey, Ervin Gainey, James rangements. of arrangements. at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Wednesday for viewing until Gainey, Robert Gainey and New Hope AME Church, the hour of service. D.L. Gainey. DONALD R. FINK VERNESE W. LOWERY 18808 Panola Road, Pinewood. Funeral service will be held Funeral services will be Donald “Don” Robert Fink, Vernese Williams Lowery, Interment will follow in New at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Je- held at 1 p.m. on Thursday in husband of 35 years to Shirley 86, widow of Arthur Lowery, Hope AME Church cemetery. hovah Missionary Baptist the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Ann Fink, died on Friday, died on Saturday, Jan. 28, The family will be receiving Church with Pastor Marion Funeral Home chapel with Jan. 27, 2017. 2017, at Palmetto Health Tu- friends at 427 Fulton St., Pine- Newton officiating. Interment the Rev. Tom Kerry officiat- Born on Sept. 19, 1952, in omey. wood. will follow in Hillside Memo- ing. Private burial will be in Binghamton, New York, he She was born on Aug. 7, Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. rial Park. the Gainey Family Cemetery. was the eldest 1930, in the Mayesville section Main St., Sumter, is in charge The family is receiving The family will receive son of Barbara of Sumter, a daughter of the of arrangements. friends at the home, 1548 Pine- friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oliver Fink and late Heatley and Blanche Bur- Online memorials may be wood Road, Sumter. Wednesday at Elmore-Can- the late Law- gess Williams. sent to the family at jobsmor- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. non-Stephens Funeral Home. rence J. Fink. The family is receiving [email protected] or visit us on Main St., Sumter, is in charge Memorials may be made to Don was educat- friends at her residence, 422 the web at www.jobsmortuary. of arrangements. the Susan G. Komen Founda- ed in the public Charlotte Ave., Sumter. net . Online memorials may be tion, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, KIRK school system Services will be announced sent to the family at jobsmor- TX 75265. and graduated by Samuels Funeral Home ROBERT A. SMITH [email protected] or visit us on Elmore-Cannon-Stephens from Vestal High LLC of Manning. Robert Alan Smith, 66, hus- the web at www.jobsmortuary. Funeral Home and Crematori- School Class of 1970. He band of Loretta Rivers Smith, net. um of Sumter is in charge of proudly served our military LAUREEN DUREN departed this life on Sunday, the arrangements. in the United States Air Force Laureen Duren, 86, wife of Jan. 29, 2017, at Palmetto DIANE D. CARTER for 13 years as a weather ob- the Rev. Dr. Carnes Duren Jr., Health Tuomey. Diane Tyre Davis Carter, DR. CARL B. RAMSEY server and forecaster, leaving departed this life on Saturday, He was born on Aug. 20, age 59, beloved wife of the late MANNING — Dr. Carl Bent- to pursue a career in nursing. Jan. 28, 2017, at her residence. 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son Henry Moise Carter, died on ley Ramsey, 87, husband of He started his career at Tu- She was born on Sept. 30, of Deloris J. Hyatt and Robert Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at her Virginia Cothran Ramsey, omey hospital as a registered 1930, in Lynchburg, a daugh- Andrew Smith. residence. died on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, nurse working in the Emer- ter of the late Walter and The family will receive Arrangements are incom- at his home. THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 | B5

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Expanded (HD) TBS 24 156 Seinfeld: The Seinfeld: The The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Conan (N) (HD) 2 Broke Girls Fri ars Club (HD) Wigmaster (HD) The ory (HD) The ory (HD) The ory (HD) The ory (HD) The ory (HD) The ory (HD) (HD) aaa aaa TCM 49 186 (6:15) That Mid night Kiss (‘49, Birdman of Alcatraz (‘62, Drama) Burt Lan cas ter. A con victed dou ble murderer (:45) The Prisoner of Shark Island (‘36, Drama) Warner Baxter. A Mu si cal) aa Kathryn Grayson. be comes a fa mous and re spected or ni thol o gist. doctor convicted of treason after he helps John Wilkes Booth. TLC 43 157 My Big Fat Fabu lous Life (HD) My Big Fat Fabu lous Life (N) My Big Fat Fabu lous Life (N) Tattoo Girls: Rosebutt (N) (HD) My Big Fat Fabu lous Life (HD) Tattoo (HD) aac aaa TNT 23 158 Bones: The Strike in the Chord Death Journey 2: The Myste ri ous Island (‘12, Ad ven ture) Pa cific Rim (‘13, Ac tion) Char lie Hunnam. 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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH that traveling underground in with just one viewing. “American Experience: The would put riders in dangerous Race Underground” (9 p.m., proximity to hell. When con- PBS, TV-PG, check local list- struction excavation uncov- TV ON DVD ings) recalls the difficult ef- ered a forgotten. TV-themed DVDs available forts to create America’s first Revolutionary War-era cem- today include season one of subway system. Building Bos- etery, the same voices said it the PBS miniseries “Victoria.” ton’s electrified underground was a warning from God. railway was back-breaking But more than a quarter- work, but convincing people million Bostonians braved TONIGHT’S OTHER that travel underground could Hades and rode the subway on HIGHLIGHTS be safe and even “moral” was its opening day on Sept. 1, • Boomer Esiason and Dan- the first hurdle. 1897. Within a decade, New iela Ruah host “Super Bowl This “Experience” could re- York and Philadelphia opened Greatest Commercials 2017” (8 ally be called the Frank subways. Sprague sold his rev- p.m., CBS, TV-PG). Sprague story. He had the vi- olutionary electric motor to • “Bizarre Foods With Andrew sion and determination to cre- the Edison Company, which Zimmern” (9 p.m., Travel) en- ate an electric motor to propel put their name on it, depriving ters its 17th season with a sa- commuter trains. Above its inventor of the attention lute to explorers Lewis and ERIC MCCANDLESS / ABC ground, horse-drawn trolley and renown he deserved. Clark and a celebration of the Clark Gregg, left, stars as Phil Coulson and Ming-Na Wen as Agent cars made the crowded streets • Tonight’s episode of cuisine of the Pacific North- Melinda May in the “Hot Potato Soup” episode of “Marvel’s Agents of dangerous and unsanitary. “Taboo” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA) west. S.H.I.E.L.D.,” airing at 10 p.m. today on ABC. While London was the first takes this lurid period melo- • A celebrity interview cre- world city to build an under- drama to a new level of deca- ates major buzz on “Being Mary 14) * PTA politics on “American p.m., NBC, r, TV-14) * A race ground, it still used coal-fired dent opulence. After watching Jane” (10 p.m., BET, TV-14). Housewife” (8:30 p.m., ABC, r, against time on “Marvel’s steam engines, leaving passen- the first few episodes, I was TV-PG) * A question of confi- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (10 p.m., gers covered in smoke and struck by the series’ distinc- dentiality on “NCIS” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). soot. tion between veiled and overt CULT CHOICE CBS, r, TV-PG) * Recovering Sprague quit his job with violence. Well, the veil comes Will Ferrell shows a serious from the holidays on “This Is Thomas Edison’s laboratory to off and then some in this side in the 2010 drama “Every- Us” (9 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14) * A LATE NIGHT follow his dream, and con- blood-soaked episode. There’s thing Must Go” (9 p.m., Sho 2), tutor to posh students turns Josh Groban, Rachael Ray vinced the city of Richmond, also some supernatural “inti- based on a short story by Ray- up dead on “Bones” (9 p.m., and Japandroids are booked Virginia, to take a flier on his macy” that’s anything but mond Carver. Fox, TV-14) * A Sunday sur- on “The Late Show With Stephen electric motor for its street- dreamy. prise on “Fresh Off the Boat” (9 Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * cars. Tonight’s “Taboo” also fea- p.m., ABC, r, TV-14) * Rip Jimmy Fallon welcomes Dako- Success there inspired Bos- tures an extraordinary formal SERIES NOTES needs rescuing on “DC’s Leg- ta Johnson, Colin Hanks and ton to use his motors in its ball captured with stunning “The Wall” (8 p.m., NBC, TV- ends of Tomorrow” (9 p.m., CW, UB40 on “The Tonight Show” revolutionary underground cinematography. Nearly every PG) * House hunting on “New TV-14) * A mansion in minia- (11:35 p.m., NBC.) * Robert De system. Building it would in- interior shot in “Taboo” can Girl” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * ture on “The Real O’Neals” (9:30 Niro, Lauren Ash, Asa Butter- cite resistance from more than seem like a painting come to Sue seeks breakup advice on p.m., ABC, r, TV-14) * A con- field and Kenny Aronoff visit 12,000 businessmen, who life. Like the clipped dialogue “The Middle” (8 p.m., ABC, r, nected politician has much “Late Night With Seth Meyers” warned of endless inconve- of James Delaney (Tom TV-14) * Gypsy descends on riding on a conviction on (12:35 a.m., NBC). nience and disruption. There Hardy), this series may be “The Flash” (8 p.m., CW, TV-PG) “Bull” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * was even dissent of the super- dark, blunt and weird, but it’s * An altercation at the club on A burning house is too much Copyright 2017 stitious variety. Some warned also often too gorgeous to take “The Mick” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV- for Casey on “Chicago Fire” (10 United Feature Syndicate

Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Maroon 5 to headline Jazz Fest

BY CHEVEL JOHNSON act. It’s taken awhile to get to that such as the Hot 8 Brass Band, Ellis be $80. Children’s tickets (ages 2-10) The Associated Press point, but we’re there.” Marsalis, Trombone Shorty, the Soul remain $5. The New Orleans Jazz and Davis said he was encouraged by Rebels, Amanda Shaw and the Cute Heritage Foundation, the nonprofit NEW ORLEANS — Stevie Wonder, the response to the lineup, so far, by Guys, Irma Thomas and The Meters. owner of the festival, also gives out Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Ma- fans of the festival. A full list of participants can be 8,000 free tickets to community roon 5, Usher and Dave Matthews are “A lot of people are really looking viewed at www.nojazzfest.com . groups annually. among some of the big names playing at the schedule in depth,” he said. Jazz Fest’s Cultural Exchange Pa- Davis said he’s hoping this year’s at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & “They’re paying attention and going vilion will focus on Cuba this year. event will not include the rain that Heritage Festival. deep into it. We’re hearing things Last year, Belize was in the spotlight. deluged 2016’s second weekend. The lineup, announced Friday, in- like, ‘Wow, Corinne Bailey Rae’s com- Davis said they’re looking to enlarge “I’m starting to question my re- cludes more than 500 bands covering ing’ and after rain ruined Snoop the pavilion’s tent this year allowing quests to the weather gods,” he said, a diverse array of musical styles over Dogg’s debut last year, people now more fans to “experience the experi- laughing. “But people are really giv- more than a dozen stages set up at have a second chance to see him for ence.” ing us a lot more slack these days. the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race the first time.” “It’s going to be Cuban music all Last year’s first weekend was the Course. Some of the other artists appearing day,” Davis said. best ever, the second was the rainiest “All but about 80 of the acts are include Alabama Shakes, Kings of The festival, presented by Shell, ever. Still, people came out in huge local,” festival organizer Quint Davis Leon, Patti LaBelle, Widespread takes place April 28-30 and May 4-7. numbers, saying ‘We’re not, not com- said, enthusiastically. “We’ve evolved Panic and rappers Pitbull and Nas. Tickets currently are on sale for ing!’ Whether you experience Jazz to a point though where every stage, The festival also features artists $65 through Feb. 14. The price rises to Fest in the rain or not, you want to be every day has at least one national from Louisiana and New Orleans, $70 on Feb. 15 and the gate price will there.” B6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 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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Personal Representative Personal Representative OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Gale M. Doggette Tabatha Browder All Types of Roofing & Repairs All Rent + dep. req. Call 803-225-0389 46 Chamblee Road 2551 Highview Street work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Wanted experienced commercial Notice is hereby given that the Walterboro, SC 29488 Sumter, SC 29154 Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734. 3BR 2BA Dalzell min. from shaw undersigned will sell to satisfy the roofers. Apply in person at 1345 N. AFB $500 Dep +$500 Mo. Call lien of owner at public sale by Estate:/Gladys Gilmore Pike East. Estate:/Patsy Hopkins 803-316-7535 competitive bidding on February 9, #2017ES4300038 aka Glady Gilmore Scarborough Tree Service 2017 personal and/or business Personal Representative #2017ES4300041 SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED property including but not limited to Personal Representative 3BR/2BA DW, large private lot, Leonard E. Hopkins RESIDENTIAL PLUMBER WITH A furniture, clothing, tools and other Marian Y. 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Offer- Attorney at Law OBO 803-757-4896 803-494-4015 D004 - Lawson, Jacory PO Box 580 #2016ES4300010 ing unlimited income potential based D008 - Wheeler, Lakisha Sumter, SC 29151 Personal Representative Rummage Sale, Fri. & Sat. 11-4 at on commission and bonuses. Guar- E004 - Selitte, Mario Bruce Whaley 1940 Mary Mcleod Bethune Rd. and anteed salary during training proc- 3BR & 2BR, all appliances, Sumter E031 - White, Matthew Estate:/Thomas W. Goldman C/O Hughey Law Firm St. Charles hwy. Stoves, sinks, ess. Send resume to 2850 Broad St., E039 - Belcher, Sabrina #2017ES4300044 Attorney at Law area. Section 8 accepted. 469-6978 F045 - Burroughs, Virgil PO Box 348 sowing machines, tables, chairs, Sumter, SC 29150 or email to or 499-1500 Personal Representative [email protected] H005 - Rhodes, Kierra David W. Goldman Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 pots & pans, commercial sink with J010 - Dixon, Nicholas heater, mink cape, and lots more. 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Call 2BA Brick House located on a large Purchase must be made with cash Math Teacher only and paid for at the time of sale. Estate:/Mary Elaine Player Sumter, SC 29154 803-494-5500 lot. C/H/A $65,000 Call 803 481-7903 All goods are sold as is and must be Rittle #2017ES4300037 Estate:/Eartha R. Thompson Qualifications: removed at the time of the sale. Sale #2017ES4300040 Manufactured is subject to adjournment. Personal Representative Pool table, auto return, good Applicants must hold a valid SC Housing William H. Rittle Personal Representative condition. $350 OBO 803-757-4896 Certification in the appropriate area. 1043 Nottingham Dr. Robert Thompson Sumter, SC 29153 929 Oswego Hwy. Mark Estate Notice Sumter, SC 29153 How to apply: M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. Now Sumter County For Sale Applicants are asked to complete an selling New Wind Zone II Champion Estate:/Leynoyette J. Dixon Estate:/Rebecca W. Carson on-line application through the and Clayton Homes. 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Thomas 803-773-1423. barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), #2016ES4300644 Estate:/Robert Lee Carter 803-757-4896 Mark or such persons shall be forever barred Personal Representative #2017ES4300033 Top pay for Roofers with flat roof as to heir claims. All claims are required Robert E. Thomas, Jr. Personal Representative Maple coffee table w/ matching end experience TPO, Aspalt, mod bit, to be presented in written statements, 5 Folsom Street Hyon Roberta Carter 2402 Kingsway Road tables, solid wood. $100 epdm, Only Experience roofers need indicating the name and the address Sumter, SC 29150 apply. Call 803-968-9833. of the claimant, the basis of the claim, Ft. Washington, MD 20744 803-469-2958 the amount claimed, the date when the Btwn 8am-5pm only Estate:/James Kendrick Estate:/Harold G. Kirk , $50 for truck claim will become due, the nature of any #2016ES4300008 Split Oak Firewood uncertainty as to the amount claimed and #2017ES4300047 load, $100 for trailer load. 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PAUL J. RICHARDS, AFP/GETTY IMAGES SYBRINA FULTON, LEFT, AND TRACY MARTIN BY JACK GRUBER, USA TODAY Actions do not surprise Trump Nation Supporters don’t see immigration order as hasty, but on time

Rick Hampson @rickhampson USA TODAY

The people who elected Don- ald Trump president say the furor over his executive order on immi- gration is nothing compared to the one he’d cause if he did noth- ing to crack down on travel into POOL PHOTO BY ANDREW HARRER the country from nations linked President Trump, joined Monday by leaders in small business, prepares to sign an executive order on federal regulations. with terrorism. “This is exactly what he prom- ised during the campaign,” said A.D. Amar, a college professor who immigrated to the U.S. dec- ades ago from India. “If he did not 10 DAYS 20 ORDERS do this, I and many other of his supporters would have been Actions are coming disappointed.” NEWSLINE fast and furious — That, in the Trump camp, is TRUMP’S 10 FIRST DAYS putting it mildly. IN NEWS sometimes even In his first 10-and-a-half days in office, If Trump backed down, “I outpacing themselves President Trump has signed more executive would be furious,’’ said Barbara actions than any president in modern history, Cope, a retired hospital employee Quebec suspect just edging out President Obama. who lives in Elmwood Park, N.J. anti-immigrant, Gregory Korte “I’d say, ‘This is what you ran on! anti-Muslim @gregorykorte You lied like all the other USA TODAY politicians!’ ” Alleged gunman Previous Both are members of Trump shared feelings on presidents’ National Nation, an array of Trump voters 10 1⁄2-day social media WASHINGTON President Trump Procla- Executive Presidential Security in all 50 states who’ve spoken pe- has begun his presidency with an actions: mations Orders Memoranda Directives TOTAL riodically with the USA TODAY unprecedented blizzard of execu- 33. Truman 2 4 6 Network about their hopes and tive action, signing more presi- 34. Eisenhower 1 1 expectations of the new presi- dential directives dent. Although much analysis of 35. Kennedy 3 1 4 than any president Trump’s order has focused on This is an edition of USA TODAY NEWS 36. Johnson 2 3 1 6 how his election victory empow- ANALYSIS in modern history. provided for your local newspaper. 37. Nixon 1 2 10 13 ers him to make such changes, it’s An expanded version of USA TODAY As a candidate, is available at newsstands or by Trump criticized 38. Ford 3 4 7 also true that if he does not make them, there will be a political subscription, and at usatoday.com. President Obama’s 39. Carter 2 1 10 13 “illegal and over- price. reaching executive orders.” Now, 40. Reagan 2 2 2 6 Trump’s order prohibits entry For the latest national sports he’s using those same orders in 41. G.H.W.Bush 2 1 1 4 by all refugees for four months coverage, go to ways previous presidents have not. 42. Clinton 2 2 5 3 12 and by Syrian refugees indefinite- sports.usatoday.com ly, and it calls for “extreme vet- He has used them to order the 43. G.W. Bush 1 2 5 8 approval of permits to specific ting” in the future. It also bars private companies (the Keystone 44. Obama 1 9 8 18 any visitors for three months USA SNAPSHOTS© XL and Dakota Access pipelines). from seven nations deemed to be He has not only reinstated Rea- 45. Trump sources of terrorism, all of which gan-era policies but expanded 27 8 320 have Muslim-majority popula- Body goals them — as with the ban on federal Trump tions. Other nations with Muslim funding to global health groups majorities whose citizens have that promote abortion. On Mon- DEFINITIONS committed terrorist attacks, such day, he tightened the White Proclamation The first and most basic form of presidential action. It can as Saudi Arabia, were not covered be ceremonial (as with Trump’s declaration of National School Choice House’s grip on the regulatory Week) — or substantive (Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation). by the order. 59% At least part of the backlash process, insisting that agencies Executive Order The most scrutinized form of presidential directive, of Americans stick to a quota of regulations ap- numbered and published in the Federal Register. They often organize the against Trump’s order focused on believe the best proved by the president as part of federal government or set government-wide policy. the haste in which it was issued; way to achieve the the annual budgeting process. Presidential Memorandum An increasingly popular form of presidential the confusion it created, especial- ideal body type is And he has even created a new action, sometimes called an “executive order by another name.” They tend ly at airports; and the impression by eating healthy to be regulatory, or direct a cabinet secretary to take a specific action. as opposed form of executive order called a National Security Directives Every president calls these something it gave of America turning its to exercising. National Security Presidential different; Trump’s are National Security Presidential Memoranda. Courts back on the world. have called these “the functional equivalent to an executive order” in the But Gene Dunn, a longtime Memorandum and used it to give realm of national security. They’re often classified, but the first three of orders to the Pentagon and give Trump’s are public. Trump supporter who lives on SOURCE Muscle Maker Grill via Harris Poll his political strategist a seat at the survey of 2,054 adults SOURCE The White House, Federal Register, American Presidency Project, Federation of v American Scientists, and Kenneth Lowande of the Washington University in St. Louis. STORYSTORY CONTI CONTINUESNUES ON 2B ON C2 MICHAEL B. SMITH AND VERONICA BRAVO, USA TODAY v STORYSTORY CONTI CONTINUESNUES ON 2B ON C2 KARL GELLES, USA TODAY

How little has changed: Our earliest ancestor had a big mouth New species pushes now takes the prize as humanity’s It is thought to be the most the level of detail is jaw-drop- earliest ancestor, according to a primitive example of a “deuteros- ping,” Morris said. The actual our origins as far back study released Monday. tome” — a broad biological creature was probably no more as 450 million years ago Scientists believe the creature category that includes several than 1 millimeter in size. was a common ancestor of many subgroups, including all The animal probably lived species and the earliest step vertebrates. between grains of sand on the Doyle Rice yet found on the evolutionary “We think that as an early seabed. Its features were well- @usatodayweather path that eventually led to deuterostome this may represent preserved in the fossil record — USA TODAY humans hundreds of millions of the primitive beginnings of a very and intriguingly, the researchers years later. diverse range of species, includ- found that the evidence suggests It has been named “Saccorhy- ing ourselves,” study co-author the creature may have both The earliest known human tus” after the sacklike features Simon Conway Morris of St ARTIST’S RECONSTRUCTION BY JIAN HAN, eaten and excreted through its NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, CHINA ancestor was a microscopic sea created by its elliptical body John’s College at the University Saccorhytus probably was mouth. creature — and it had one huge and gigantic mouth. The species of Cambridge said in a statement. small enough to live between The study, which was led by mouth. is new to science and was “To the naked eye, the fossils grains of sand on the seabed, Jian Han of Northwest University The freaky-looking thing lived identified from micro-fossils we studied look like tiny black but its yapper was hard to miss. in China, appeared in the peer- about 450 million years ago and found in China. grains, but under the microscope reviewed British journal Nature. C2 | TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 · THE SUMTER ITEM IN BRIEF Trump to unveil choice for CAMEL APPRECIATION DAY Supreme Court on Tuesday List of nominees is down to three from appeals courts

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WASHINGTON President Trump said Monday he will announce his Supreme Court choice Tuesday night, two days earlier than scheduled. “I have made my decision on KARIM SAHIB, AFP/GETTY IMAGES who I will nominate for The A camel is covered with saffron during the Sheikh Sultan Bin United States Supreme Court,” Zayed al-Nahyan camel festival Monday in Abu Dhabi. The Trump tweeted. “It will be an- EVAN VUCCI, AP festival includes a camel beauty contest and auction. nounced live on Tuesday at 8:00 Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen P.M. (W.H.).” Breyer hold the key to the court’s ideological balance. ALLEGED AIRPORT GUNMAN because of a technology problem The long-awaited announce- PLEADS NOT GUILTY that canceled at least 200 flights. ment sets up a high-stakes battle a judge in the Scalia mold — one change the direction of the court A Southwest Airlines outage in the Senate, where Republicans who follows the Constitution as initially. The 26-year-old man accused blamed on a router in July can- who hold a slim, 52-seat majority written by the nation’s founders What could change in the short of killing five people and injuring celed more than 2,000 flights and blocked former president Barack and federal laws as written by term is the court’s occasional six others in the Fort Lauderdale- cost an estimated $54 million. Obama’s choice of federal appeals Congress. willingness to step into disputes Hollywood International Airport A previous Delta outage that court Judge Merrick Garland. While he can expect little co- conservatives feel are better left shooting, pleaded not guilty to involved a fire in August canceled Democrats, led by Sen. Charles operation from Democrats, to the states. That could spell nearly two dozen federal charges 2,300 flights over three days and Schumer of New York, have Trump reached out to both sides doom for some of Obama’s forays during arraignment Monday. cost the airline $150 million in vowed revenge for what many last week, meeting with Senate into areas such as health care, im- Esteban Santiago is charged lost revenue. consider a stolen Supreme Court leaders as well as the chairman migration and environmental with five counts of causing death Delta’s latest outage Sunday seat. Unless Trump can win over and top Democrat on the Senate protection. at an international airport, six occurred about 6:30 p.m.; systems eight of them, Republicans will Judiciary Committee. Trump whittled his list down have to change the Senate’s rules, Some Democrats fear Trump to three in recent days: counts of airport violence result- were restored by midnight. u ing in serious injury, five counts Still, the problem led to 170 eliminating the 60-vote threshold wants to pack the high court with Neil Gorsuch,Colorado, of causing death during a violent cancellations Sunday and 110 needed to bring the nomination conservatives willing to roll back U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th crime and six counts of using a Monday as well as numerous to the floor. Trump endorsed precedents on issues such as Circuit. At 49 the youngest of the firearm during a violent crime, delays. such a move last week. abortion, civil rights, environ- group, Gorsuch is the most natu- according to the indictment. — Bart Jansen The new president made his mental protection and govern- ral replacement among them for If convicted, he could be sen- selection from a list of 21 people, ment regulations. Scalia. He is a strict adherent of tenced to life in prison or receive ALSO ... nearly all of them federal or state Scalia’s death last Feb. 13 and originalism. He also has much of judges, put together months ago President Obama’s effort to re- Scalia’s flair as a writer. the death penalty. u — Alexi C. Cardona, uWestern Sahara and African by conservative interest groups. place him with a moderate-to-lib- Thomas Hardiman, Penn- Naples Daily News Union sources have told the As- By last week, three favorites had eral judge made the Supreme sylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals for sociated Press that Morocco has emerged: federal appeals court Court a prominent issue in the the 3rd Circuit. A dark horse DELTA AIR LINES GLITCH JUST officially been admitted in to the judges Neil Gorsuch of Colorado, presidential election between among the finalists, Hardiman, LATEST OF AIRLINE OUTAGES continental body after 32 years of Thomas Hardiman of Pennsylva- Trump and Hillary Clinton. 51, isn’t unfamiliar to Trump. He isolation. The decision for Mo- nia and the original favorite, Wil- Replacing Scalia will not shift sits on the same U.S. Court of Ap- The Delta Air Lines technology rocco to rejoin the AU came liam Pryor of Alabama. the court ideologically from peals for the 3rd Circuit as the glitch that canceled hundreds of Monday at the African leaders The goal for Trump, his aides where it was a year ago, but it will president’s sister, Maryanne and those groups has been to find put conservatives one seat short Trump Barry. flights Sunday and Monday was summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. u smaller than other episodes in re- uAuthorities in Brazil say someone in their 40s or early 50s of a commanding majority. With William Pryor,Alabama, cent months that cost airlines three more people have died in a with solidly conservative creden- the seat filled, the longest-serving U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th tens of millions of dollars, but it yellow fever outbreak, according tials who can serve on the Su- justice, Anthony Kennedy, once Circuit. He’s been the conserva- still served as a reminder of how to the Associated Press. Most preme Court for a quarter again will be the man in the mid- tives’ justice-in-waiting for years. fragile airline computers are. cases reported have been in the century or more. That makes the dle — siding with conservatives in But Pryor is controversial: He Airlines big and small have had southeastern state of Minas Ge- selectionof more far-reaching im- most cases but occasionally with once criticized the Supreme portance than any of Trump’s liberals on issues such as abor- Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. problems with outages in recent rais, where authorities confirm Wade years. United Airlines grounded 109 cases including 40 people nominees for his Cabinet or for- tion, affirmative action and gay , which legalized abortion, flights for an hour Jan. 22 and 23 who died. eign postings. rights. as “the worst abomination of con- Trump also had said he wanted Scalia’s replacement won’t stitutional law in our history.” Trump’s approval rating up among Republicans

CONTINUEDv CONTINUED FROM FROM C11B “Trump caught the population off guard on this,” Amar said. Long Island, decried what he “People did not expect it to hap- called the “whining about all the pen so soon.” ‘chaos’ ” being caused by the trav- McCoy was among those who el ban. “If you want chaos,” he admitted he was confused by said, “watch what happens when what seemed like a complex is- some ISIS maniac yells, ‘Allah Ak- sue, and he expressed dismay bar!’ and proceeds to mow down over the case of a South Carolina innocent Americans with a ma- college student who was stranded chine gun, bomb, big construc- by the order. “I don’t truly under- tion truck, or God forbid, one day stand international travel, be- with WMDs.” cause I don’t do it,” he said. But, Despite the inconvenience or he added, the order and the proc- hardship caused by the order, ess it set in motion “seems over- “with something like this, there’s complicated to me. This nation is gonna be some toes stepped on,” great at over-complicating said Michael McCoy, a saw mill things.” owner who lives outside Weaver- Amar, however, said there was ANDREW JANSEN, USA TODAY NETWORK ville, in the mountains of western no way the order could have been Andy Sun joins protesters in Springfield, Mo., in a rally against one of President Trump’s most North Carolina. He’s one of many worded or issued that would have high-profile executive orders: limits on immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. registered Democrats who voted placated Trump’s critics. “The re- for Trump. Now he’s a registered action is very much based on the Republican. side to which one belongs,” said Amar, who teaches business at ‘Swinging for the fences’ Seton Hall University and lives in Corrections & Clarifications rural Warren County, N.J. vCONTINUEDCONTINUED FROM FROM C11B example, was a one-page direc- where he issued a bunch of exec-

USA TODAY is committed And they like what they’re see- tive telling federal agencies to al- utive orders to do things Con- to accuracy. To reach us, ing. According to a Quinnipiac table in National Security Coun- low more flexibility in enforcing gress likely would have done contact Standards Editor Poll, although Trump’s job ap- cil meetings. the provisions of Obamacare anyway,” says Chad Murphy, a po- Brent Jones at 800-872- 7073 or e-mail accu- proval among all Americans has While Trump has signed fewer until Congress can repeal it. But litical scientist at the University [email protected]. slumped to 36% — the lowest on executive orders than Obama at the order contained the phrase of Mary Washington in Virginia. Please indicate whether comparable record — since the this point in his presidency, he “to the maximum extent permit- “But he wanted to show he was you’re responding to content online or in the inauguration his stock has risen has signed more presidential ted by law,” three times, suggest- busy doing the people’s work newspaper. among Republicans from 76% ap- memoranda — a kind of first ing that its effects are yet to be while Congress was wasting four proval two weeks ago to 81%. cousin to executive orders that determined. years and $40 million investigat- became Obama’s tool of choice as One of the most noticeable dif- ing his sex life.” “Trump caught the he tried to get around a Republi- ferences is in style: While Obama The pace of action has prompt- can Congress. signed most of his executive or- ed questions about how much population off guard Trump’s party has control of ders in private, Trump has signed agency lawyers have been in- on this. People did Congress. He’s just impatient. all of his in public, with a head- volved in the drafting of executive not expect it to Trump appears to be trying to line-generating photo opportuni- orders, which has been standard happen so soon.” make good on every campaign ties intended to convey constant practice under previous presi- PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER promise at once, which in itself presidential action. dents. The order on refugee ad- John Zidich A.D. Amar, a Trump supporter who was one of his campaign promis- “Executive orders are generally missions, for example, appeared immigrated to the U.S. from India EDITOR IN CHIEF es. In speeches last fall, he used to enact public policies, but to include permanent legal resi- Patty Michalski promised to “cancel every uncon- some of Trump’s orders seem dents — “green card” holders — CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER After the election, it seemed stitutional executive action, to have been for more symbolic despite later clarifications from Kevin Gentzel Trump might get a pass on many memorandum and order issued or rhetorical purposes,” says the White House that it wasn’t of his campaign promises. This by President Obama” on his very Graham Dodds, a political scien- the president’s intent. 7950 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, Va. 22108, was because his supporters’ loved first day in office. (He didn’t.) tist at Concordia University in Trump’s orders also show that 703-854-3400 him so much, because his oppo- “It’s not unusual for a presi- Montreal. presidential directives have be- Published by Gannett nents hated his proposals so dent to hit the ground running And that seems to be part of come political weapons as much The local edition of USA TODAY is much, and because of a general and issue a lot of unilateral direc- the strategy. “We’ve hit the as they are policy and manage- published daily acknowledgment that Trump the tives early in his term,” says Wil- ground running at a record pace,” ment tools, with partisan outrage in partnership with Gannett Newspapers campaigner was best taken seri- liam Howell, a political science Trump boasted in his weekly ra- depending on which president Advertising: All advertising published in ously but not literally. professor at the University of dio address Saturday. was wielding the pen. USA TODAY is subject to the current rate And at first the president-elect Chicago. “But to see him swinging The White House is scheduling During Obama’s presidency, card; copies available from the seemed inclined to take the pass. for the fences — he’s just letting it executive order signing ceremon- Trump often criticized what he advertising department. USA TODAY may He said he wouldn’t necessarily rip on all manner of policy issues ies even before it knows which called “overreaching” orders. in its sole discretion edit, classify, reject or cancel at any time any advertising build a wall along every inch of — is striking.” order Trump is going to sign — or “Why is @BarackObama constant- submitted. the Mexican border; would focus Presidential scholars say whether he’ll sign them at all. ly issuing executive orders that are National, Regional: 703-854-3400 deportation efforts not on all ille- Trump’s executive orders have Aboard Air Force One last Thurs- major power grabs of authority?” Reprint permission, copies of articles, gal immigrants, but on those with followed an escalating pattern af- day, press secretary Sean Spicer he tweeted as early as 2012. glossy reprints: criminal records; and try to retain ter a change of party: Republican said Trump would order an inves- Says Dodds, “The conserva- www.GannettReprints.com or call some facets of Obamacare. presidents rescind Democratic tigation into his spurious claims tives who criticized Bill Clinton’s 212-221-9595 Then he took office. policies and reinstate those of the of widespread voter fraud. That orders were largely silent for USA TODAY is a member of The “Only a person like Trump last Republican president. Demo- order never came. George W. Bush’s orders, then Associated Press and subscribes to other could do such bold things,” Amar cratic presidents do the same Executive orders are also a way loudly complained about Barack news services. USA TODAY, its logo and said. Cope knew why: “Because with Republican policies. to keep control of the narrative. Obama’s orders, and now are associated graphics are registered he has the toughest skin — tough- The Day One executive order “Bill Clinton did something simi- mostly silent about Donald trademarks. All rights reserved. er than snakeskin.” on the Affordable Care Act, for lar during his impeachment Trump’s orders.” THE SUMTER ITEM · TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 | C3

AWARDS SEASON WHAT THE SAG AWARDS PORTEND FOR THE OSCARS

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With the Screen Actors Guild Awards over and the Oscars less than a month away, a few catego- ries are clearer while others are getting a lot more interesting. Best picture might not be an easy win for La La Land, best actor now has a pair of favorites, and Viola Davis seems untouchable. The actors had their say, but we’ll see where the rest of the HOPPER STONE vote lands when the 89th Acad- emy Awards show airs Feb. 26 Hidden no probably still an upset pick, vot- win with a SAG lead-actress tro- ter now for Ali than they were, (ABC, 7 p.m. ET/4 PT). SAGs are more: Mary ers may veer more toward a film phy. Fellow Globe winner Isabelle though Hell or High Water’s Jeff often a good predictor for the Os- Jackson (Ja- about unsung civil rights hero- Huppert (Elle) and Natalie Port- Bridges is lurking as a dark horse. cars because actors make up the nelle Monáe), ines than a candy-colored musi- man (Jackie) are also in the hunt, largest branch of the voting body. Katherine cal love story, given the country’s but SAG has long been a JUST GIVE VIOLA HER So who’s a contender and who’s Johnson (Ta- political climate. good predictor for this OSCAR ALREADY, a pretender coming out of Sun- raji P. Hen- category, with only PEOPLE. day’s SAG ceremony? son), Dorothy LOOK OUT, CASEY: one winner (Viola Viola Davis Vaughan HERE COMES DENZEL. Davis in 2012) in looks fairly ‘HIDDEN FIGURES’ (Octavia Manchester by the Sea star Casey the past seven unstoppable COULD GIVE ‘LA LA LAND’ Spencer) Affleck, who had been a clear fa- years not taking for best sup- A RUN FOR BEST PICTURE. vorite for best actor, just got some an Academy porting ac- When Oscar nominations were serious competition in Fences’ Award, too. tress. Like announced, everybody was Denzel Washington, who beat Brie Larson, singing the same tune: La him for the SAG lead-actor ‘MOONLIGHT’S Leonardo La Land is going to clean award. While Affleck deals ALI SHINES AS DiCaprio and up. But with La La miss- with past sexual harass- SUPPORTING Matthew ing from the SAG field ment allegations, Wash- ACTOR TO BEAT. McConaughey for outstanding ensem- ington’s new addition to What was the big- in recent ble, the Space Race dra- his trophy case gives him gest scramble of all years, the ma rocketed past momentum in this two- looks a smidge DAVID LEE Fences actress Moonlight and Manches- horse race. History is also clearer after Maher- Viola Davis (with Denzel has run rough- ter by the Sea as a poten- on Washington’s side, with shala Ali’s win for Washington) looks primed shod through tial threat. the last 12 SAG winners Moonlight. A strong for her first Oscar win. awards season In Figures’ favor, four of snagging Oscar. candidate from the and seems des- the past six SAG winners have start of awards season, Ali got tined to receive her first Academy gone on to take best picture, and EMMA STONE BREAKS FROM beat by Nocturnal Animals’ Aaron Award for a universally beloved Braveheart is the only movie to LIONSGATE THE BEST-ACTRESS PACK. Taylor-Johnson at the Globes. performance. win best picture without a SAG Emma Stone Amid a crowded field, La La Taylor-Johnson didn’t even get As if she needed the extra help, cast nomination since the latter looks like a Land’s Emma Stone put some an Oscar nod, although his co- the past seven supporting SAG awards were founded in 1995. shoo-in for space between herself and others star Michael Shannon did. honorees took home the golden La La Land And while Hidden Figures is . by following up a Golden Globe The odds are considerably bet- guy as well.

MUSIC Rising pop star Jake Miller talks music, modeling and social media He Maeve McDermott doesn’t @maeve_mcdermott have a USATODAY full-length record He’s performed alongside mu- sic’s biggest names at Jingle Ball, yet, but recruited Simone Biles for music he’s videos, opened for Fifth Harmo- ny and built a fan army — called headed “the Millertary” — around his out on lighthearted pop songs and Wil- helmina Models-approved looks. tour Are you paying attention to Jake Feb. 7 Miller yet? The 24-year-old singer’s path to success is emblematic of young pop stars today, building his name with a string of EPs while amassing staggering numbers of social media followers. And as industry friends such as Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor have translated PHOTOS BY MAX VADUKUL their starpower and years of work into chart-topping songs, about Fifth Harmony, wanted to be in the Overnight ler has built an online following Miller seems to be on who invited him on tour music video. She had never been of more than 1 million Instagram the precipice of the with them last year. in a music video before, she was followers and 665,000 Twitter next level of fame. “I grew up in the same just as excited as I was. It was a fans. He considers managing his Before Miller embarks city as two of the girls in very organic, authentic thing.” social media accounts an essen- on his Overnight tour, Fifth Harmony (Lauren tial part of his job. which kicks off Feb. 7 in Or- Jauregui and since-departed HE’S A MODEL, THOUGH HE’S “I’m slightly addicted to social lando, learn more about the member Camila Cabello also YET TO BOOK A MAJOR JOB. media. ... When I wake up in the singer with a giant year ahead. grew up in the Miami area), we Miller signed with Wilhelmina morning, I check every account, were MTV Artists to Watch last year, though he’s less focused first my texts and my email, then I HE’S PART OF A RISING “I’m together, so it was before either of on modeling than his music. “It’s go to Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, CLASS OF YOUNG STARS. us had any major success. Obvi- really not something I have the my Spotify stats,” he explains. Miller performed at Madison slightly ously, they’re just on another lev- biggest passion for; music is my Miller offered a quick class in Square Garden for the first time addicted el, so I’m really proud of them.” baby,” he says. “I’d always had an online etiquette; he uses Insta- in December, singing with DNCE to social interest in it, so when I moved to gram to reach the most people, at Z-100’s Jingle Ball. But he’s no media. ... AND HE HELPED SIMONE BILES Los Angeles I had a few meetings and Snapchat to share his day-to- stranger to the other rising talent BREAK INTO ACTING. with a few different agencies.” day life with his fans. he shared the stage with that eve- When I How exactly did Miller strike up But keeping up the physique “I want to make the fans feel ning. “Just from being in the in- wake up an unlikely friendship with the he shows off on Instagram isn’t like friends; I don’t want to feel dustry for a few years now, I’ve in the Olympic gymnast? “One of my easy when he’s on tour. “There’s just like some abstract person,” become closer with a lot of peo- morning, fans tagged me in a tweet from Si- almost never a gym around,” he he says, referencing a favorite ple, even people that I used to lis- mone Biles from two years ago, says, “so you have to rely on pull- rapper whose lack of engagement ten to and look up to,” he says. I check like, ‘Jake Miller is hot,’ ” he says. ups and push-ups and running. ... taught him what not to do. “One every Fast-forward to 2016, when Biles But my rule is when I’m home, I of my favorite artists is Eminem, HE OPENED FOR LONGTIME account.” became a household name for her try to work out every single day, but I never see any pictures of FRIENDS FIFTH HARMONY. performances in Rio, and a Miller so I can eat anything I want.” him in the media, I never see him From growing up in the same city fan dredged up her tweet. interacting with fans — if I was to to rising through the industry “I just gave her my number, we BUT HIS REAL CALLING CARD? get a tweet back from him, I ranks together, Miller has noth- started talking … and when she THE MILLERTARY. would be the happiest person in ing but glowing things to say got back from Rio I asked if she Without a full-length record, Mil- the world.” C4 | TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM BIZARRO SOUP TO NUTZ

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Sister doubly angry after brother abandons wife THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

DEAR friend his new wife. do, continue to be kind to ABBY: When I can’t help but identify your ex-SIL. She needs all my children with his ex. My heart goes the emotional support she were small, out to her, and I’m furious can get now that your broth- my husband with my brother and his new er is cozily ensconced in his left me. He wife. Am I wrong for feeling new love nest. married the this way? Must my loyalty to other my family override my prin- DEAR ABBY: I’ve often won- woman the ciples? dered what happens to peo- Dear Abby day after Loyal to a point in Missis- ple with an immediate prob- ABIGAIL our divorce sippi lem that you are unable to VAN BUREN was final. It answer in print in a timely was the DEAR LOYAL: That you manner. For example, a worst thing would identify strongly with bride with an upcoming wed- that has ever happened to your former sister-in-law ding, or someone trying to me, and I suffered greatly in isn’t wrong; it is normal decide where to spend the years that followed. under the circumstances. Thanksgiving or Christmas. Recently my brother did Not knowing how close your Do you write them outside of the same thing to his wife of relationship is with your your column? many years. I find myself brother, I can’t decide for Just wondering in Harris- feeling very angry and hurt you whether blood is thicker burg, Pa. that he would do this. He than water. But I can cer- said it was wrong when it tainly understand your dis- DEAR JUST WONDERING: happened to me, but now he taste at the idea of befriend- Yes. Time-sensitive questions By C.C. Burnikel 1/31/17 expects me to support his de- ing the woman he cheated are often dealt with sepa- S ACROSS cision to abandon his wife. with. rately, apart from my col- 51 Fictional 8 Like many 31 Ballet leaps 1 Greek sandwich Hawaiian police 32 “Now, where __ He also expects me to be- Whichever you decide to umn. Shakespeare 5 Happy nickname plays I?” gatherings 52 Rage 9 MLB Cardinal’s 34 “Sadly ... “ 10 Baby cow 55 Procter & 36 Red Sox ballpark Gamble laundry cap letters 14 Control for 37 Hair coloring detergent 10 Lear’s youngest JUMBLE SUDOKU 39 Cocktail makers an equestrian 60 Australia’s daughter THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME HOW TO PLAY: 15 In full view “Sunshine State” 11 “I get it” cries 40 Ambulance fig. 16 Buckeye State 46 S.O.S shelfmate By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Each row, column ... or where you 12 Green citrus fruit 17 Horse feed might find the 13 Baby horse 48 Make certain of and set of 3-by-3 50 Fish-eating eagle 18 TV’s “The ends of 18-, 19 Lousy grade boxes must contain 51 Rapper with Practice,” e.g. 20-, 38- and 21 Sock that covers the numbers 1 55-Across? a title 20 “Bummer!” the joint it’s 62 “Go back” 52 Poolside shade through 9 without 22 Ford fiasco named for 23 Provides staff for computer 53 Pecans and repetition. command 25 Biblical 24 “That makes cashews 63 Sch. near the queendom 54 Nerdy type sense” U.S.-Mexico 26 Pet store 26 Champagne 56 37-Down border enclosures containers stopper or 64 Tweak, say 27 Ref’s ring decision 57 Singles popper 65 Raise a big stink? 28 Spine-tingling 58 Binged (on), 27 Genius Bar pro 66 Pops a question 30 Margarine that as snacks 29 JFK’s successor 67 Outlaw chasers shares its name 59 Pans for 32 High-card-wins 68 Hours next to with Texas’ state potstickers game flight nos. flower 61 Maple extract 33 Enjoy DOWN Monday’s Puzzle Solved 35 Submitted tax 1 Branch out returns with 2 “Okey-dokey” a click 3 Second actress 38 Door holder’s to win an Emmy, witticism Grammy, Oscar 41 Part of Congress and Tony 42 Somali-born 4 GM system with supermodel an AtYourService 43 Wide shoe size app 5 Helps with the 44 Frat. counterpart laundry 45 Aid in a felony 6 Happily __ after 47 Traps in an attic? 7 Maker of the 49 Deborah of Genesis game “The King and I” system ©2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 1/31/17