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FIXING S.C. ROADS Legislature overrides governor’s veto

COLUMBIA (AP) — A bill raising groups, to find a reliable revenue “His veto message amounts to little to recoup their extra costs during the taxes and fees to repair South Caroli- stream for repairing South Carolina’s more than asking us to reorganize the phase-in. The first 2-cent increment, na’s crumbling highways became law unsafe roadways and bridges. deck chairs on the Titanic in hopes it taking effect July 1, will be the first gas Wednesday over Gov. Henry McMas- House Speaker Jay Lucas said Mc- won’t sink.” tax hike in 30 years. ter’s veto after House leaders blasted Master, who replaced Nikki Haley as McMaster spokesman Brian Symmes It would also increase and create the Republican governor as failing to governor in January and is seeking said the governor “simply doesn’t be- other fees, to collectively pump an provide leadership on the state’s top his first full term in 2018, put the ad- lieve that raising taxes is the best way to additional $177 million into road- priority. vice of campaign consultants over address government’s inefficiencies.” work next fiscal year. Once fully The override votes — 95-18 in the South Carolinians. The law will raise the gas tax by 12 phased in, the bill would raise more House and 32-12 in the Senate — culmi- “The governor has chosen to place cents per gallon over six years, to 28.75 than $600 million annually and cut nated a three-year legislative effort, politics over policy. That doesn’t solve cents, though a provision allows South backed by business and trucking problems,” said Lucas, R-Hartsville. Carolina drivers who itemize their taxes SEE VETO, PAGE A5 Supreme reception LEFT: The Honorable George C. “Buck” James Jr., center, speaks with Gen. Hugh McLaurin, right, while Marion Moses, left, looks on at a re- ception Tuesday following James investiture as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of South Carolina. Dozens of friends, family and coworkers from Sumter and all over the state attended the event at the Capital City Club in Columbia to show their congratulations and support. James was elected on February 1 by the General Assembly. The last Supreme Court Justice from Sumter was Ernest Finney Jr. who retired in 2000. BELOW: James, right, talks to close friend John Brab- ham while James’ wife Dena looks on at Tuesday’s reception. PHOTOS BY JACK OSTEEN / THE SUMTER ITEM

SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Public expresses disappointment with board

working adults,” Taylor said. “I School closures, thought you all were well-educat- School board bill moves ed individuals ... However, Sum- mismanagement ter County residents have been to governor’s office hoodwinked, by not just one per- son, but almost an entire school BY BRUCE MILLS at top of list board of ‘yes’ men and women. [email protected] “It’s really sad to see those who BY BRUCE MILLS have such outstanding creden- A bill to expand the Sumter School Board of [email protected] tials would stand for the Okie Trustees by two voting members passed third Dokie. I could see you standing in and final reading in the state House of Repre- Residents who spoke during the the beginning before the vast sentatives on Wednesday. public comment portions of Mon- amount of evidence was released, On Tuesday, the bill received second reading day’s Sumter School District Board but you have been presented with in the House with an amendment to change the of Trustees meeting expressed in the proof that wrong was com- two at-large seats that would be added if the general their disapproval with the mitted.” legislation passed this year to single-member board’s handling of the district’s Taylor closed by telling the seats after the 2020 Census, when reapportion- current financial crisis and some board to “wake up.” She said if ment is completed. State Rep.’s Murrell Smith, spoke in particular against the idea PHOTOS BY RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM R-Sumter, and David Weeks, D-Sumter, pro- of school closings. LEFT: Cynthia Taylor expresses some of her frustration with the Sumter posed the amendment in the House. Monday’s regular monthly School Board members during Monday night’s budget hearing at Oakland The bill will now go to Gov. Henry McMas- board meeting consisted of the Primary School. RIGHT: Dr. Brenda Williams addresses the board on Monday. ter’s desk. If the governor signs it, it will be- usual public participation period come law. on the agenda and also the first ther upset by the board’s lack of the trustees don’t, the district will Even if McMaster vetoes it, it’s expected the required public hearing on the actions since then. have students depart from the bill will become law soon since it’s local legisla- district’s draft of the 2018 fiscal She referenced her belief that schools “just as misinformed, un- tion. According to previous comments from year budget. board members have more alle- educated and in denial as some of state Sen. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter, most Sumter resident Cynthia Taylor giance to Superintendent Frank our current school board mem- lawmakers generally don’t interfere with local said she was first disheartened Baker than the children and par- bers.” legislation as a matter of legislative courtesy, with the various findings of fi- ents of children in the school dis- Dr. Brenda Williams and Calvin unless it has a statewide impact. So, an over- nancial mismanagement made by trict. Bennett expressed their personal ride of the veto is likely to be a formality, financial consultant Scott Allan “This is not a social club, but that caused the deficit and fur- involves a lot of young lives and SEE BOARD, PAGE A5 SEE BILL, PAGE A5

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BY BRUCE MILLS WANT MORE INFO? programs for this fall. drug screening and background [email protected] “Many people would love to go to check, which are also covered free of WorkFirst program contacts: school but need a little money to make charge, Russell said. Central Carolina Technical College ends meet and for gas and other SC Works, 31 E. Calhoun St. in Sum- has started another initiative it thinks things,” Russell said. “So, they will be Mary Franklin-Brown ter, with satellite library locations in will be a “win-win” for the community getting a paycheck for working but Manning and Bishopville, will provide and local business and industry. SC Works Manager also be required to come to college.” funding to cover students’ wages at The WorkFirst career initiative will Phone: (803) 774-1310 As mentioned, the schooling will be the local industries. allow students to attend class to work E-mail: [email protected] free as the college will provide for According to Russell, the college has toward a program certificate begin- each student’s tuition and books. a limited number of slots available for ning in the fall semester while also Russell said he expects the part-time both the HVAC/R and Machine Tool Brent Russell being paid to work within the career job opportunities to be between 20 and Technology programs. He said the field. Two programs of study — Heat- CCTC Dean, Industrial & Engineering 25 hours a week. Seven local indus- Machine Tool certificate is a one-year ing, Ventilation and Air Conditioning/ Technology Division tries have signed up to participate in program, while the HVAC/R certifi- Refrigeration Technology and Ma- Phone: (803) 778-6689 the Machine Tool/CNC career initia- cate is a two-year program. chine Tool and Computer Numerical E-mail: [email protected] tive, Russell said, including Caterpil- Russell said there are no guarantees Control Technology — are the first at lar and Kaydon. Five local HVAC com- for a full-time job once completing the the college to offer an opportunity of panies are signed on for the HVAC/R programs of study, but students will this caliber, according to Brent Rus- “In other words, we can’t meet the initiative, according to Russell. The in- certainly have a leg up on others with sell, dean of CCTC’s Industrial and demand that’s out there,” Russell said. dustries will be able to interview and the hands-on experience and educa- Engineering Technology Division. So, the college thought to further select students they want for the job tion. Russell said local demand and job sweeten the incentive to go to school opportunities. “It’s a great opportunity to learn on opportunities outweigh the number of for free, offering paid part-time em- As far as prerequisites, in addition the job and go to school for free,” Rus- students the college has in the two ployment opportunities simultaneous- to possessing a high school diploma or sell said. “We hope it will be a success. programs. ly could lure more applicants into the GED, student applicants must pass a We think it’s a win-win for everyone.”

LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS Coroner’s office holds service Council gives second South Side Farmer’s Market opening Friday for unclaimed remains nod to two water line The South Side Farmer’s Market, 337 Manning Ave. ad- extension projects jacent to South Sumter Re- source Center, will be open each Friday from noon until 6 BY ADRIENNE SARVIS p.m. or until sold out. Season- [email protected] al fresh vegetables from local farmers, arts and crafts and Aside from approving first reading of its budget ordi- other fresh foods, live music, nance on Tuesday, Sumter County Council also ap- food demonstrations and proved second reading of two requests to allow two more will also be offered. water service entities to expand further into the county. Anyone wishing to become a Council approved second reading of two separate re- vendor should call (803) 774- quests to expand the water distribution areas of the 7776. Fee is $10 per table each town of Pinewood and Oswego Rural Water Co. Inc. Friday. The Pinewood extension will include areas along por- tions of S.C. 261 bordering Clarendon County, Panola Meeting on intersection Road, Pansey Lane, Sparkleberry Landing Road, Camp set for Thursday, May 25 Mac Boykin Road, West Avenue South, Rooster Circle, Gordon Street, Pinewood Road, Cody Road, Bethel The Sumter Urban Area Church Road and Sammy Swamp Road, Transportation Study commit- The Oswego service area is proposed to include areas of tee will have a public informa- Branch Road, Britton Road, French Williams Road, Lean- tion meeting to discuss pro- ing Tree Lane, Bart Davis Road and Bart Davis Lane. posed improvements to the in- A public hearing was not required before council tersection of Pinewood Road voted on both requests. and McCrays Mill Road from 5 Council members asked to receive information on how to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at many miles will be included in the expansions and how City Centre, 21 N. Main St., many people could have access to the extended water lines. Sumter. Also, council approved first reading of an ordinance For more information, call to authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation (803) 774-1612. bonds not exceeding $2.5 million. Councilman Artie Baker said council approves the general obligation Turbeville Town Council bond every year during the budget process. to review budget In other news: • County council approved third and final reading of a The Turbeville Town Coun- request to rezone 4.46 acres at 3815 Broad Street from cil will meet at 6:30 p.m. today KIMBERLY ROGERS / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM residential-15 to general commercial so the applicant can at City Hall, 1400 Main St. Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker says a few words for the build a 10-bay auto-repair garage on the property; and The Council will have the people whose cremated remains were not claimed by their next • Councilman Gene Baten presented Sumter County first reading of the 2017-18 an- of kin during a memorial service and burial at Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon with a plaque thanking him nual budget and will receive Cemetery on Saturday. Baker said many of the deceased’s rela- for his support of the Sumter County Combat Veterans committee reports in addition tives are difficult to contact or have also passed away. He said he group. Mixon said he would accept the plaque on behalf to other agenda items. wanted those individuals to have a dignified burial although of county council which has also been in support of the For more information, call their family members could not be there. group. (843) 485-2525. CORRECTION Human remains found days after discovery of severed foot An article in Wednesday’s edition of The Sumter Item in- correctly listed the value of a FROM WIRE REPORTS Charles Francis said that what appears foot, wearing a black sock, was in- mill in the City of Sumter. The to be skeletal remains were found side a teal-colored, size-9 Adidas correct value is $133,900, not CHARLESTON — Authorities Wednesday morning after an hourlong sneaker found on a dock on May 1. $133.9 million as stated in the searching a marsh in South Caro- search in a marsh on the campus of The Charleston County Coro- article. lina after a human foot was found The Citadel. ner’s Office is investigating to con- inside a shoe last week have found Francis says the search followed firm the remains are human, If you see a statement in error, what they think are more human the discovery of a foot a little more whether they belong to the same contact the City Desk at 774-1226 or remains. than 1 mile (1.6 kilometer) south, at body as the foot, and to identify [email protected]. Charleston Police spokesman the Charleston City Marina. The the person.

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BY IVY MOORE by Johnny Mercer. The song’s original [email protected] Italian title is “Meglio stasera.” Sam Hazo arranged an English folk The Sumter Community Concert song for his setting of Psalm 42. Both Band will present its final concert of plaintive and majestic, the SCCB’s ver- the season at 3 p.m. Sunday at Patriot sion will begin with a solo by flautist Bar- Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. The band, di- bara Rearden, current SCCB president. rected by James H. “Jimmy” Mills, The band invites those interested in will play a wide variety of music, in- joining to come to the first practice of cluding George Gershwin and DuBose the 2017-18 season at 7 p.m. on Thurs- Heyward’s homage to South Caroli- day, Aug. 31. The Sumter Community na’s warmest season. Concert Band meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Band spokesman and trumpet play- each Thursday from August through PHOTO PROVIDED er Rick Mitchum said “Summertime” May in the Pat Veltre Rehearsal Hall James H. “Jimmy” Mills conducts the Sumter Community Concert Band in a recent con- will be in a medley of songs from Ger- at Patriot Hall. Prospective members cert. The band will close out its regular season with a 4 p.m. Sunday performance at Patri- shwin and Heyward’s opera, “Porgy should have played in a high school and Bess.” The piece also includes “I ot Hall. or college band or orchestra. Clari- Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’,” “It Ain’t Neces- nets and French horns are particular- sarily So,” “Crab Man” and “Bess, You music for this song; one of his most “Concord” is a complex piece that ly needed, but Mitchum said the band Is My Woman Now.” popular, it tells of a young girl who changes its time signature through- needs all instruments. Robert Berry has trumpet solos on puts off a suitor until the autumn, as out the piece, Mitchum pointed out, Admission to Sunday’s 3 p.m. con- “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I Got she already has summer plans. Sousa, noting that it starts out in “waltz cert by the SCCB is free, and the pub- Plenty o’ Nuttin.” known as the March King, is also rep- time” (3/4) and changes numerous lic is invited. For more information Guest vocalist Betsy Ridgeway’s set resented by “The Free Lance March,” times. The piece composed by Clare call Mitchum at (803) 775-9265. will also include two Gershwin tunes, one of his lesser known marches. Grundman was commissioned by the The SCCB Jazz Band, which com- neither from “Porgy and Bess.” She’ll Julius Fucik’s “Entry of the Gladia- U.S. Marine Band just five years ago. prises mostly musicians from the sing “’S Wonderful” and “Embraceable tors” should be familiar to anyone From the soundtrack of the 1963 SCCB, will present its Big Band Dance You,” as well as John Phillip Sousa’s who’s been to a circus, Mitchum said, film, “The Pink Panther,” comes “It from 7 to 11 p.m. June 10 at the Lake- “I’ve Made My Plans for the Summer.” adding that the tune is also known as Had Better Be Tonight,” with music wood High School Performing Arts Sousa wrote the lyrics as well as the “Thunder and Blazes March.” by Henry Mancini and English lyrics Center, 350 Old Manning Road. Davis earns ‘Top Two’ Coldwell Banker award Onions FROM STAFF REPORTS for charity Sumter native Jay Davis, of Cold- well Banker Commercial Corner- stone, 2 N. Main St., has earned a spot in the elite “Top Two” within Cold- well Banker Commercial for 2016. The “Top Two” designation is re- served for the top 2 percent of pro- ducers from among nearly 3,000 CBC- affiliated sales professionals world- wide. This marks the fourth-time Davis has earned the award. Davis has also been named to the Circle of Distinction of Coldwell Banker Commercial for 2016. The PHOTO PROVIDED honor is bestowed upon the top-rank- Heather Tickel and Jay Davis have led Coldwell Banker Commercial Cornerstone of ing producers among all CBC-affiliat- Sumter to become one of the top producers in the commercial real estate market. ed sales professionals based on their transaction revenue for 2016. Davis plained how he provides exceptional A graduate of the University of has been awarded this honor each service to his customers and gave South Carolina, Davis earned a Bach- year for the last decade. them ideas on how they could adopt elor of Science degree in business ad- At the CBC Global Conference in some of his successful concepts in ministration with a major in real es- April, Davis was asked to sit on a their own markets, Hinson said. tate. Davis’career began with Pruden- panel of “Top Two” designees to pres- “Jay is a valuable resource to both tial John M. Brabham in Sumter. He ent strategies on success in small his clients and Coldwell Banker Com- later joined Coldwell Banker Com- markets. The moderator of the panel mercial,” Hinson said. mins-Moses and continued his con- RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM was William F. Hinson, senior vice Also recognized in this session was centration on commercial sales while Rotarian Jim Barnard, right, makes president of CBC. Heather Tickel for her involvement adding significant experience with change for a customer at the Rotary “Jay Davis is one of the most inter- in Davis’ success. leasing, development and zoning. Club of Sumter Palmetto’s annual Vida- esting and creative brokers in the Cold- “Any success I have had has been a After obtaining an appraisal license, lia onion sale. The Rotary club uses the well Banker Commercial system,” Hin- team effort, and wouldn’t have been he joined W. Burke Watson Jr. Ap- fundraiser to raise money for scholar- son said. “His ability to find solutions possible without Heather’s contribu- praisals. ships, provide free dictionaries for stu- for his clients is unparalleled.” tions,” Davis said. Davis is a deacon and member of dents, shoes for needy children and Davis shared many of his ideas Davis is the president and founding Graham Baptist Church in Sumter. other charitable events. The onion sale with a packed room of his peers in a partner of Coldwell Banker Commer- He presently lives in Sumter and is is under a tent in 100 block of West breakout session of the Coldwell cial Cornerstone, which was founded married to the former Lynn Warren. Wesmark Boulevard through noon Sat- Banker Commercial Global Confer- in 1997 to provide professional com- He is the father of a son, Trey, and urday. Prices are $11 for a 10-pound ence in Las Vegas, and Davis ex- mercial real estate services. twins, Drew and Elizabeth. bag and $22 for a 25-pound bag. It’s that time of year again! 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While distributed by Buro Laux, a Ger- cluding that the news agency the AP protested and fought man Foreign Ministry conduit for acted as “forthrightly and in- against Nazi attempts to cen- photos, and transmitted to The dependently as possible.” But sor the AP itself, the review Associated Press via the photo the review also found AP han- found no evidence that AP agency Pressens Bild in neutral dled some situations inade- protested these abuses by pro- Sweden. quately. Nazi media. Current AP prac- The review was undertaken tice requires a strong re- after an article published last sponse when AP customers BURO LAUX / PRESSENS BILD VIA AP year contended that the AP al- willfully distort the meaning lowed Nazi propagandists to of AP content. man official views and disin- Germany. 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German photographers who Jewish by the Nazis, while and covered the German side • With the U.S. entry into The exchange was approved were drafted into or joined Nazi helping them to find work of the war enthusiastically. the war against Germany in by AP’s New York headquar- military propaganda units dur- elsewhere. “The AP made the One staff and then freelance December 1941, AP’s Ameri- ters, and AP annual reports at ing World War II, some while difficult decision to comply photographer employed by can staff members were ar- the time made public that the still being paid by AP. because it believed it was crit- the AP German service was rested and interned for five AP was receiving photos from AP’s review disputed ical for AP to remain in Ger- Austrian-born Franz Roth, an months before being deported Nazi-German-occupied areas. Scharnberg’s conclusion that many and gather news and ardent Nazi who traveled as a in a prisoner exchange. 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pave just 2 percent more of the road- the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. BOARD FROM PAGE A1 ROADS FROM PAGE A1 ways annually, DOT Director Christy “His claims simply provide a pre- Hall has said. text for avoiding difficult decisions,” concerns with closing two to four other taxes by $105 million. “What the governor said is just not Lucas said. “His claims provide polit- schools in the rural areas of Sumter McMaster contends the DOT would true,” said Sen. Vincent Sheheen, D- ical cover for not leading.” County. Williams said it would be have enough money, if only the Leg- Camden, co-chair of a legislative Rep. Neal Collins, R-Easley, voted “irresponsible” to close four islature didn’t divert taxes currently panel that crafted a compromise be- against the override, saying the law’s schools, and both expressed their paid at the pump and use gas taxes to tween the House and Senate plans. tax increases will impact the poor belief that those respective commu- pay highway workers. Legislators in Years of veto threats from McMaster and elderly and won’t even solve the nities will decay and decline if both parties scoffed at the claim. and Haley before him “stood in the problem. “The idea that we’re going schools are closed. According to the DOT, diversions way of improving our roads,” he said. to have enough to fix our roads is a The district’s financial difficulties to other agencies — including gas Lucas noted that McMaster request- misnomer,” he said. first became public in December pump inspections, upkeep at wel- ed $5 billion from the federal govern- Earlier this year, Hall said it would when the fiscal year 2016 audit re- come centers, and cleanup of under- ment for South Carolina’s roads and take an additional $1.1 billion annually port was released and revealed the ground oil tank leaks — collectively asked the House to substitute a bill over 25 years to bring the entire system district overspent by $6.2 million represent roughly a penny of the borrowing $500 million for repairs at to good condition. So while people will last fiscal year and had an ending 16.75-cent-per-gallon tax. The salaries state-owned facilities to instead bor- see substantial improvement, potholes general fund balance on June 30, and benefits of roughly 3,000 high- row $1 billion only for roadwork. and other problems will remain de- 2016, of $106,449 — a critically low way maintenance workers are funded McMaster also isn’t considering the spite the new spending, Sheheen said. level, according to auditor Robin by 4 cents of the per-gallon tax. But cost of inflation, he said. Every $1 of “There are limits to what we can Poston. even if all of the agency’s employees gas tax collected in 1987 equals 46 cents ask from the people of South Caroli- In early January, the board hired worked for free, their salaries would of buying power today, according to na,” he said. Allan to guide the district through its financial straits. Last month, Allan recommended the district close two low-enrollment schools nancial crisis of the school district non-partisan election, which will be this summer in order to build its BILL FROM PAGE A1 pushed the need for the legislation to in November 2018. Both board-mem- fund balance to $4.1 million by end the forefront. ber appointees would be eligible to of fiscal 2018 — June 30, 2018. The McElveen said. That override would The board of trustees currently in- run for election. board’s advisory finance committee likely occur in late May during a one- cludes seven elected positions repre- With the amendment to change the unanimously supported Allan’s rec- day special session of both chambers senting different areas of the school dis- at-large seats to single-member seats ommendation and put it in the form to deal with all gubernatorial vetoes. trict and one honorary, non-voting posi- in 2021 with reapportionment, the of a motion at the April 24 board McElveen introduced the bill in the tion representing Shaw Air Force Base. district will then have nine single- meeting. Senate in March with fellow state If the bill becomes law, the school board member districts. The trustees voted down the fi- Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning. will have nine voting members. The only local group that has for- nance committee’s motion, 3-2, at McElveen said at the time he and The two added members would be mally expressed that it’s against the that meeting with one abstention. Johnson had the full support of the initially appointed by the local legis- legislation to add two school board Board members told Allan to con- entire delegation with the bill’s intro- lative delegation that includes both members is the Sumter County sider other alternatives for cost-sav- duction. He also said the move to add senators and four representatives in branch of the NAACP. A call to Sum- ing measures for the district, and two at-large board members was the House. After being initially ap- ter County NAACP President Eliza- said they were not willing to consid- something the delegation had consid- pointed, both appointees would serve beth Kilgore was not returned by the er closing schools right now. ered for a long time, but the recent fi- on the board until the next scheduled close of business on Wednesday. 50% OFF IN STOCK PROM DRESSES

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PHOTOS BY RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM LEFT: Students from Oakland Primary School performed Monday night for the Sumter School District Board of Trustees meeting. The board has meetings in different schools throughout the year, enabling the host schools to show off their talent. RIGHT: Students at Oakland Primary School perform to the tune of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” during Mon- day’sChurch school board meeting. These performers include DirectoryAva Singleton, left, Michael Puwaloski and Madelyn Beach, who is portraying the lion.

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To view church information online go to www.theitem.com or www.sumterchurchesonline.com THE SUMTER ITEM RELIGION THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 | A7 Love never fails Glorify God in your life as a mother he Apostle Paul writing to the Corin- n the annals of that some might say sition so she could stay journey will perfectly thian believers said, “Love never Biblical history, downplays her role in home with her children. match another’s. early Israelite history: Then, as if on cue, I Being a good mother Tfails” (NIV). IDeborah is proba- mother. heard the opposite end has very little to do with bly best known as the “ … Deborah arose as of the spectrum, a meeting those cultural However, as you read those words perhaps you a mother for Israel.” mommy blogger who standards imposed on us remembered a relationship that recently ended. only female judge of (Judges 5:7b, NLT) touted the importance by society. It has every- Maybe you feel that love did fail you? The hope of the As a mother, I can un- of a mother in the thing to do with pursu- today’s article is to reassure readers that true derstand Deborah’s use home, raising children. ing the individual call Godly love can last. Today, we will review ways early of this word. After all, I imagine the idea of God has placed on our that love can remain strong and thus, prayerfully, Israel- what better to prepare Deborah would have lives. Our ultimate goal never end. you for military conflict confused them both. On should be to glorify God When we get married we make the commit- ite than trying to convince the one hand, here is a in our lives. Being the ment, “for better or worse, for people. a toddler to eat a vegeta- woman with a calling mother God has called richer or poorer, in sickness and ble? If you can sway an outside of the home. you to be … well, that in health, as long as we both She argumentative teenager Scripture tells us Debo- will be a happy byprod- shall live.” When we make those Faith Matters was to think rationally, you rah was an extremely uct of your ultimate goal. commitments, I am sure no one also a can certainly persuade competent leader and In the big picture, is thinking somewhere down the JAMIE H. proph- the leaders of your na- that God blessed her for that’s not just a respon- road they will fall out of love. WILSON etess, a tion to be reasonable in it. But then she de- sibility of mothers but However, truth is after a couple mili- their decision making. scribes herself as, sim- of fathers as well. It’s years of marriage, life settles in, tary ad- I’ve found motherhood ply, a mother. Which is not the roles or respon- Family and we have relationship diffi- viser and a mediator to prepares me for situa- it? one might find him- sibilities that mothers Encouragement culties. If we do not take the time a nation with a history tions that require self asking. take on that define them to nurture the relationship those of both international strength, patience and Motherhood shouldn’t but the character they RICHARD hard times may get harder. So conflict and intranation- determination. be defined by our cul- exhibit and then pass on HOLMES how do we nurture the relation- al turmoil. It’s quite the But that’s not every- ture’s loudest opinions to their children. ship? How do we make our love a résumé, especially in a one’s view of mother- but rather by God, and Happy Mother’s Day Godly love that never fails? time when women of hood. In the past few based on evidence I see to you or the special One of the ways we can build a love that never authority weren’t as weeks, I’ve heard a pro- in Scripture, there is no women in your life. If it fails is build it on the principles of God. Is Jesus prevalent as men. ducer on a national uniform path of moth- applies, thank them for Lord of your family? Is worshipping at home and Deborah uses none of radio program openly erhood. There are, of being the mother God in public a priority? Does your family have devo- those designations to criticize her mother for course, guidelines that has called them to be, tions? Do you pray together more than just at the describe herself. In- abandoning a career in God gives us as parents, and also for making you table? Do you worship with other believers regu- stead, she uses a term a high governmental po- but no one person’s eat your vegetables. larly? Do you and your family serve others? Grow- ing our families in faith is one way to grow a love that never fails. Another way to build a love that never fails with your family is to spend quality time together. Have dinner together at the table where no electronic Some pastors praise Trump order, others worry devices are allowed and you actually talk to each other about your day. Do recreational activities to- MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Presi- bed with each other,” said the voice, and we haven’t had that.” gether. This will keep you physically and emotion- dent Trump’s order to ease limits Rev. Gregory Boyd, senior pastor Trump had long promised con- al healthy. Take trips together to places where ev- on political activity by religious of Woodland Hills Church, a non- servative Christian supporters eryone in the family can enjoy doing things to- organizations is being met with denominational church in subur- that he would block the IRS regu- gether. both enthusiasm and dread from ban St. Paul. lation, known as the Johnson Today, may we be challenged to build a love that religious leaders, with some re- For pastors to use the pulpit Amendment, though any repeal never fails by building our families on the princi- joicing in the freedom to preach “to get others to buy into their would have to be done by Con- ples of God and spending quality time together. their views and endorse candi- particular way of voting is, I gress. The amendment, named Next week, we will focus on what mature love dates and others fearing the think, a real abuse of authority,” for then-Sen. Lyndon Johnson, looks like. change will erode the integrity of he added. was enacted in 1954 and allows a houses of worship. The Rev. Charlie Muller, pastor wide range of advocacy on politi- Family Encouragement Corner is a weekly inspira- Trump signed the executive of the nondenominational Victo- cal issues. But it bars electioneer- tional thought from Richard Holmes. Holmes serves order May 4, saying it would give ry Christian Church in Albany, ing and outright political en- as a chaplain at Shaw Air Force Base. The opin- churches their “voices back.” It New York, is excited. As soon as dorsements from the pulpit. ions expressed in this article do not express the directs the Treasury Department details of the order are sorted Soon after the president signed views of Shaw Air Force Base or the United States not to take action against reli- out, his church plans to endorse the order, an atheist group Air Force. For more information regarding Family gious organizations that engage a candidate for mayor. known as the Freedom From Re- Encouragement Corner or to offer your suggestions in political speech. “I’m very involved politically, ligion Foundation filed papers in or comments, please feel free to email familyencour- “It’s never good for the church but we’ve been handcuffed,” federal court seeking to block the [email protected]. or the state when the two get in Muller said. “We want to have a measure.

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Wednesday. food, word of God, etc. ment conference “Women Saturday, Sister Kaywanna New Covenant Presbyterian Reid Chapel AME Church, 1008 Walker Avenue Church of God, Who Worship, Win in War” at Davis, of Lord of Lords of Church, 907 Legare St., an- Dibert St., announces: 100 Walker Ave., announces: 7:30 nightly. Speakers: Hope Ministries of Manning, nounces: * Sunday, May 28 — Church * Sunday, May 21 — Family Wednesday, Pastor Nell will speak. * Sunday, May 14 — Mother’s anniversary celebration at and friends day program at Smith; Thursday, Prophetess First Baptist Missionary Church, Day celebration at 9 a.m. Syl- 2:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Pastor Bobby G. Angela Kirsey; and Friday, 219 S. Washington St., an- via Scott will speak. Damon will speak. Bishop Dr. T. La’Trell Penny. nounces: St. Mark Missionary Baptist New Fellowship Covenant Min- Church, 7650 Summerton Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 Baptist Educational and Mis- * Sunday, May 21 — Annual , 316 W. Liberty St., an- Highway, Silver community, A/B Sumter Landing Road, sionary Convention of South men’s day during 11 a.m. istries nounces: Pinewood, announces: Horatio, announces: Carolina, Columbia, announc- worship. The Rev. Justin es: Gamble, pastor of Mount * Saturday, May 13 — Clothes * Saturday, July 8 — The play * Sunday, May 14 — Mother’s “Love Never Fails” will be Day worship with church * Monday-Thursday, May 8-11 Sinai Baptist Church of giveaway from 9 a.m. to presented at Patriot Hall, 135 school beginning at 8:45 a.m. — The 140th annual session Georgetown, will speak. noon. Free snacks will also Haynsworth St. Doors open and worship at 10 a.m. will be held at Savannah be given. High Hills Missionary Baptist at 5 p.m. and the play will Grove Baptist Church, Effing- New Salem Baptist Church, * Sunday, May 21 — YPD Day. Church, 6750 Meeting House begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are ham. On the program: Dr. 2500 W. 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Flow for women will be held and worship at 10 a.m. Dr. James Blassingame, pres- Sunday school will begin at 9 Pine Grove AME Church, 41 ident. a.m. followed by 10:15 a.m. Pine Grove Road, Rembert, worship service. The Rev. announces: Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Richard Addison, pastor of MEMORIAL DAY Church, 1275 Oswego High- * Sunday, May 21 — Trustee Hopewell Baptist Church, will Day worship at 11 a.m. way, announces: speak. * Sunday, May 14 — Mother’s Pinewood Baptist Church, 10 E. SAVINGS ALL Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets Day observance at 11 a.m. Fulton St., Pinewood, an- at Bethesda Church of God, nounces: The Rev. Gloria Rose Lee will 2730 Broad St., announces: MONTH LONG speak. * Sunday-Thursday, June 4-8 * Saturday, May 13 — Knit- — Vacation Bible School for * Sunday, May 28 — The 41st ting Hearts cafe 10 a.m.- anniversary of soloist Sister ages 3 through adult as fol- noon. 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GUEST COMMENTARY All the issues in schools boil down to 1 problem BRIAN HICKS someone else’s failings. The Post & Courier Board members say this EVAAS system must include o, Charleston County something called roster verifi- teachers are upset that cation, which only 10 schools the school district even took a stab at this year. S wants to use their stu- That means taking into ac- dents’ test scores to evaluate count the educational level of them. each of a teacher’s students on Many of them made a rare the first day of class, as well as public appearance at Monday other mitigating factors — how night’s school board meeting to much time they spend out of protest this idea. Another the classroom in special ed, etc. group showed up to demand In other words, student the board clean house and fire achievement has to be rated on ineffective teachers. a sliding scale if this is going to At the same time, some par- be fair to teachers. If little ents picketed district plans to Johnny was in the 35th percen- shuffle a few principals around tile based on national standards to other schools next year. Some when he started 3rd grade, his of those folks were associated teacher shouldn’t be penalized with teacher groups. Still others because he’s still behind the GUEST COMMENTARY were aligned with charter curve at the year’s end. school advocates — which al- But he does have to make ready embrace firing educators some relative improvement. based on student performance. Otherwise, what’s the point? German apprenticeships in S.C.? Confused yet? Don’t feel bad. UNPOPULAR DECISIONS Even some school board mem- BMW shows how vocational training can work in the U.S. bers can’t keep up with the Grading teachers on a curve shifting and ever-growing num- doesn’t make them feel any bet- ber of factions out there. ter, nor were they heartened by BY PETER WITTIG and the wealth of its com- gence and other digital tech- Instead of getting down in the protesters across the street German ambassador to U.S. munity. nologies will transform fac- the mud and fighting with one Monday. Overall, German compa- tories and the workplace. another, all these groups need Some wore tape over their aria Puckett nies employ about 700,000 Here Europe can learn from to take a breath and realize mouths to illustrate their lack was working at people in the U.S. Often they the dynamism of the Ameri- that all their causes stem from of voice in teacher firings. an auto body implement the German- can IT sector. The challenge a single, simple fact: Their concerns about the re- M shop when a style training schemes for will be to integrate digital We are not educating our moval of poor teachers, they friend told her about an in- young people that during skills in the apprenticeship kids well enough, and that contend, have not been heard. teresting option in her the roundtable Mr. Trump system and empower work- must change. Some board members sympa- hometown of Spartanburg, called “amazing” and Mrs. ers for lifelong learning. It would be nice if everyone thize, and feel teachers doth S.C. The German car Merkel described as a “win- There is a tendency to- focused on the big picture in- protest too much about evalua- maker BMW was looking win situation.” More Ameri- ward higher education. Nev- stead of arguing about the ar- tions. for apprentices. Maria, an can companies are choosing ertheless, the success of the rangement of deck chairs on “They think they are the energetic 25-year-old with the same path. The German German apprenticeship the Titanic. only group of professionals a passion for technical Embassy’s Skills Initiative model builds on the convic- who shouldn’t be held to some work, applied for the job. helps to facilitate these ef- tion that it is an equivalent GRADING ON A CURVE sort of professional standards,” She was hired and after forts. alternative to college educa- Let’s get the principals out of one board member says. two years is almost done In Germany, half the tion. the way up front. True or not, evaluations have with her apprenticeship. graduates of high schools Given the historical and Several are up for reassign- to be fair. There are a lot of fac- Her professional future and junior high schools cultural differences between ment, and parents have raised tors that play into student looks bright, and she has choose a track that com- the U.S. and Germany, it Cain because they don’t know achievement, and we can’t sim- no college debt. bines training on the job goes without saying that the why. Sorry, those are personnel ply make teachers our scape- Ms. Puckett shared her with further education at a apprenticeship model can- issues, and the district is not goats. That roster verification story in March during a public vocational institu- not be translated one-to-one. going to explain. School board also needs to include some mea- White House roundtable on tion. This apprenticeship But embracing elements of members privately say that, de- sure of parental involvement. workforce development model is one reason why it offers American business- spite the grousing, some of the Now, parents shouldn’t have with President Trump, Ger- Germany has the lowest es tremendous potential. moves are actually promotions. to do teachers’ jobs, but folks man Chancellor Angela rate of youth unemploy- Mr. Trump has expressed a But yes, others are demotions. can’t send blank slates to Merkel, and CEOs of major ment in Europe and has vision of apprenticeships as It’s the administration’s call, school and expect them to companies. She had an im- been able to keep manufac- “a positive alternative to a so don’t blame the board. come back Rhodes Scholars. portant message to convey: turing jobs in the country. four-year degree.” That ap- The bigger issue is this new Kids must show up ready to The apprenticeship pro- As high-wage countries, proach in Germany has pro- teacher evaluation formula. A learn, and many of them sim- gram had opened the door Germany and the U.S. face vided a solid return on com- lot of public school teachers ply do not. No teacher can fix to her future career. similar challenges in pro- panies’ investment, helped oppose the district’s decision to that, hence the district’s abys- Maria stands for the suc- tecting existing production them to innovate, and con- use the controversial Educa- mal education rankings. cess of U.S.-German busi- facilities and creating new tributed to warm relations tional Value-Added Assess- That is the district’s quanda- ness cooperation. Spartan- manufacturing jobs. One of between employers and em- ment System, which will rate ry: Some board members say burg is BMW’s biggest pro- the most decisive factors for ployees. them in part based on how 95 percent of Charleston teach- duction facility in the world. companies is whether they At the White House well their students do on stan- ers are saints, yet fewer than The plant produces 1,400 can find skilled and moti- roundtable, Ms. Puckett said dardized tests. half of graduating seniors are cars a day and sends 70 per- vated workers, which is she would like to reduce the As a result, 200 or so teach- even qualified to fill out an ap- cent of them overseas, mak- what apprenticeship pro- stigma of vocational educa- ers have been put on improve- plication at Boeing. ing BMW the biggest car ex- grams provide. tion and promote it to local ment plans — which is basical- This is a systemic problem, porter in the U.S. By em- It’s also important to pre- high schoolers. America ly a formality that establishes and the district has a responsi- ploying 9,000 people and pare for the industries of needs more role models like grounds to possibly fire them. bility to do anything and every- training 100 apprentices at the future. In the era of her. Some are crying foul, and it’s thing it can to improve student any one time, the BMW New Manufacturing (what hard to blame them. The dis- achievement. No matter whose plant contributes to a Europe has dubbed “Indus- Mr. Wittig is Germany’s am- trict devotes an insane amount feelings are hurt. skilled American workforce try 4.0”), artificial intelli- bassador to the U.S. of resources teaching to stan- And they will be. If moving a dardized tests, but never mind few principals make parents that problem. This is the real mad, imagine what will hap- question: What are teachers pen if the district takes the supposed to do when a kid next logical step and starts WHO REPRESENTS YOU? shows up in their class com- moving its best teachers to its SUMTER COUNTY 317 W. Bartlette St. [email protected] pletely unprepared to digest worst schools. COUNCIL Sumter, SC 29150 Rep. Murrell Smith Jr., NATIONAL LAWMAKERS the lessons? It sets up that Then we really will need a (803) 773-2353 (home) WARD 4 R-Sumter teacher to take the fall for score card to keep up. DISTRICT 1 (803) 607-2777 (cell) Steven Corley District 67 Rep. Mick Mulvaney — 5th Christopher F. Sumpter II 115 Radcliff Drive PO Box 580 District 1200 Broad St., PMB 180 DISTRICT 7 Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter, SC 29151 1207 Longworth HOB Sumter, SC 29154 Eugene Baten (803) 305-1566 (803) 778-2471 (business) Washington, D.C. 20515 PO Box 3193 (803) 305-9375 (cell) [email protected] (803) 778-1643 (fax) (202) 225-5501 [email protected] Sumter, SC 29151 531-A Oxford Drive (803) 773-0815 (home) (803) 734-3042 (Columbia) FROM OUR TIMELINE @THEITEM Sumter, SC 29150 DISTRICT 2 [email protected] WARD 5 [email protected] (803) 327-1114 Artie Baker Robert Galiano 3680 Bakersfield Lane SUMTER CITY COUNCIL 608 Antlers Drive Rep. J. David Weeks, D-Sumter Dalzell, SC 29040 Sumter, SC 29150 District 51 Rep. Jim Clyburn — 6th District 803-469-3638 (home) MAYOR (803) 469-0005 2 Marlborough Court 319 Cannon House Office Building Joseph T. 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Call 93° 66° 89° / 65° 77° / 56° 82° / 58° 88° / 62° Mondays and Fridays, 8 p.m., (843) 661-3746. Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 494- EFMP Parent Exchange Group 5180. W 6-12 mph NW 4-8 mph SSE 6-12 mph WSW 8-16 mph NNW 4-8 mph WNW 4-8 mph — Last Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon, 441 AA Support Group — Mon- Airman and Family Readiness Gaff ney days, Tuesdays and Fridays, Center. Support to service 87/61 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D members who have a depen- S.C. 441. dent with a disability or illness. Spartanburg TODAY’S 87/61 AA Summerton Group — Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895- Greenville Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. 1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman SOUTH 88/63 at (803) 847-2377. Manning Al-Anon Family CAROLINA Florence Group — Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Bishopville 93/64 Behavioral Health Building, 14 WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: WEATHER 92/65 Church St., Manning. 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PREP BASKETBALL PREP SOFTBALL Sumter’s Tiller signs Settled on the diamond with Allen BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected]

Sumter High School’s An- drew Tiller is going to get the opportunity to play college basketball, and Gamecock head coach Shawn Jones said there is one sim- ple reason for that. “He’s a shoot- er,” Jones said of Tiller, who re- TILLER cently signed with Allen Uni- versity in Columbia. “Coaches are always looking for some- one who can knock down shots, and Andrew can do that. Not only can he shoot, but An- drew’s a great leader too.” Tiller said getting the chance to play beyond high school is a longtime goal of his. “This has been a dream since I was a kid,” said Tiller, who played guard for SHS. “It was something that I’ve worked really hard to reach.” It could be said Tiller had a little bit of inside help since Jones is the former head coach at Allen, leaving the school to come to Sumter High. Howev- er, Tiller had to prove his worth during a tryout and then with his test scores. “I went over there and worked out for them,” Tiller said. “I had a really good day. I was making all of my shots. They told me they would offer as soon as I got in some test scores.”

SEE TILLER, PAGE B3

PREP SOFTBALL Lakewood’s Griffin inks SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Wilson Hall starting pitcher Drake Ives and the rest of the Lady Barons begin their quest for a state championship on Friday in the SCISA with USC 3A state tournament. WH will face Northwood Academy at 3:45 p.m. at Patriot Park SportsPlex in its opening game. Sumter 4 area teams set for state tournaments this weekend BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS 3A games will be held at Pa- the season was really about ing non-region games,” she BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS [email protected] triot Park SportsPlex and adjusting our defense to best said. “We were able to shuf- [email protected] Wilson Hall opens up on Fri- maximize everybody’s fle some things around and The start of the 2017 soft- day at 3:45 p.m. against strengths. really figure out how we Halie Griffin knew three ball season was likely one of Northwood. “Once we were able to do wanted everything to go.” things about her initial college the toughest Wilson Hall The Lady Barons are 19-14 that, we’ve slowly but surely It helped that the Lady choice — she wanted to stay head coach Teresa Alexan- overall, but have gone 7-1 gotten things back in rhythm Barons brought back a lot of close to home, she wanted to der has experienced in her since spring break with all offensively and I’m pleased experience from last year’s go into nursing and she want- tenure. of the victories coming with where we are heading 19-11 squad that made it to ed to play softball. The last few weeks, howev- against 3A opponents – the into state. We’re playing some the state semifinals. Drake Fortunately, the er, have likely been some of same ones they will face this good softball right now.” Ives returns in the circle University of the most rewarding. weekend. Cunningham and Kelley with Sydney Jarecki behind South Carolina It took a while to find the “To start off the year, we were the key defenders up the plate. Becka Noyes re- Sumter turned right mix, but after spending had two really good players the middle at shortstop and turns at first with Liza out to have every- part of the year under .500, for us that graduated (Betsy center field, and it took Lowder at second and Madi- thing Griffin the Lady Barons are one of Cunningham and Catherine about 3-4 weeks for Wilson son Sliwonik at third. needed. the hottest teams entering Kelley),” Alexander said. “It Hall to settle into its current GRIFFIN The Lakewood this weekend’s SCISA 3A changed the mix of some state, Alexander said. High School se- state tournament. All of the things and the first part of “That’s the beauty of play- SEE DIAMOND, PAGE B3 nior pitcher signed with the Fire Ants on Thursday at the school’s Fine Arts Center, thus ensuring her a spot at the next PRO BASEBALL level. “I’m nervous, but I think it’s a great opportunity,” Griffin said. “I’ve always looked for- Correa leads Astros over Braves ward to it. I have confidence in myself that I can push myself BY KRISTIE RIEKEN Garcia walked Evan Gattis, and hard.” AP Sports Writer Yuli Gurriel’s single scored Correa. She made the decision to go Eight of Correa’s 17 RBIs this sea- with USCS early, thanks in HOUSTON — Carlos Correa has de- son have come with two outs. After part to the school checking off veloped a knack this season for com- hitting just .233 with two homers and all of the boxes. ing up with big hits with two outs. eight RBIs in April he’s heated up “I wanted to stay here for He did it again on Wednesday when this month to bat .344 with two hom- my first year and I always he had two doubles and two RBIs to ers and seven RBIs in just nine wanted to play at a higher help the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win games. level,” Griffin said. “They have over the Atlanta Braves that gave “The proof is out there every day a good nursing program, them the best 34-game start in fran- when he’s starting to contribute which is what I wanted to go chise history. every game,” manager A.J. Hinch into, and hopefully I can trans- The Astros had two outs and two said. “I know he had a little bit of a fer to USC in Columbia in two on in the fifth when Correa’s double rough start to the season but I think years and try to play with off Jaime Garcia (1-2) landed in the him being up in the middle of the them, too.” left-field corner to score two runners order with the game on the line is ex- Griffin has always been a for a 3-2 lead. actly what he thrives in.” pitcher and hopes to continue “I was just trying to get a good Houston (23-11) swept the two-game to do so with the Fire Ants, but pitch to hit He hung a slider over the interleague matchup in its first series THE ASSOCIATED PRESS middle of the plate and I was able to Atlanta starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws drive it for us to take the lead,” Cor- against Houston during the Braves’ 4-2 loss on SEE GRIFFIN, PAGE B3 rea said. SEE BRAVES, PAGE B3 Wednesday in Houston. B2 | THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

Detroit 7, Arizona 3 L.A. Dodgers 4, Pittsburgh 3, 10 in- PRO GOLF SCOREBOARD nings WEDNESDAY’S GAMES TV, RADIO Seattle 11, Philadelphia 6 San Francisco 6, N.Y. Mets 5 TODAY Houston 4, Atlanta 2 6 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Madrid Colorado 3, Chicago Cubs 0 Open Early-Round Matches from Ma- Baltimore at Washington, 7:05 p.m. drid, Spain (TENNIS). St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. 11 a.m. – College Softball: Atlantic San Diego at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Coast Conference Tournament Quar- Boston at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. terfinal Game from Chapel Hill, N.C. – Detroit at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Virginia vs. Florida State (FOX SPORT- Pittsburgh at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. SOUTH). 11 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Madrid TODAY’S GAMES Open Early-Round Matches from Ma- Boston (Rodriguez 1-1) at Milwaukee drid, Spain (TENNIS). (Nelson 1-2), 1:10 p.m. Noon – College Softball: Southeastern Baltimore (Bundy 5-1) at Washington Conference Tournament Second- (Cole 1-0), 7:05 p.m. Round Game from Knoxville, Tenn. – San Diego (Richard 2-4) at Texas Arkansas or Alabama vs. Texas A&M (Perez 1-5), 8:05 p.m. (SEC NETWORK). L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 5-2) at Colo- 1 p.m. – PGA Golf: The Players Cham- rado (Anderson 2-3), 8:40 p.m. pionship First Round from Ponte Pittsburgh (Cole 1-3) at Arizona (Gre- Vedra Beach, Fla. (GOLF). inke 3-2), 9:40 p.m. 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Bos- Cincinnati (Arroyo 3-2) at San Fran- ton at Milwaukee or Kansas City at cisco (Blach 0-2), 10:15 p.m. Tampa Bay (MLB NETWORK). 1:30 p.m. – College Softball: Atlantic FRIDAY’S GAMES Coast Conference Tournament Quar- Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. terfinal Game from Chapel Hill, N.C. – Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Notre Dame vs. Boston College (FOX N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. SPORTSOUTH). San Diego at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 2 p.m. – College Softball: Southeast- p.m. ern Conference Tournament Second- Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Round Game from Knoxville, Tenn. – L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Mississippi State or Mississippi vs. Pittsburgh at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Florida (SEC NETWORK). Cincinnati at San Francisco, 10:15 3 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Draft p.m. Combine 2017 from Chicago (ESPN2). 3 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Europa League Semifinal Second Leg NBA PLAYOFFS Match – Celta Vigo vs. Manchester By The Associated Press United (FOX SPORTS 1). (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) 3 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA SECOND ROUND Europa League Semifinal Second Leg Match – Ajax vs. Lyon (FOX SPORTS 2). EASTERN CONFERENCE 5 p.m. – College Softball: Atlantic Cleveland 4, Toronto 0 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Coast Conference Tournament Quar- Monday, May 1: Cleveland 116, To- terfinal Game from Chapel Hill, N.C. – ronto 105 Dustin Johnson chips onto the seventh green during Wednesday’s practice round for The Players North Carolina State vs. Louisville Wednesday, May 3: Cleveland 125, Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Toronto 103 5 p.m. – College Softball: Southeast- Friday, May 5: Cleveland 115, Toronto 94 ern Conference Tournament Second- Sunday, May 7: Cleveland 109, Toron- Round Game from Knoxville, Tenn. – to 102 South Carolina or Kentucky vs. Au- Boston 2, Washington 2 burn (SEC NETWORK). Sunday, April 30: Boston 123, Wash- 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk ington 111 (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). Players Championship to Tuesday, May 2: Boston 129, Wash- 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Hous- ington 119, OT ton at New York Yankees or Balti- Thursday, May 4: Washington 116, more at Washington (MLB NET- Boston 89 WORK). Sunday, May 7: Washington 121, Bos- 7 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Se- ton 102 ries East WhosYourDriver.org Twin Wednesday, May 10: Washington at 100 from South Boston, Va. (NBC feature a strong field on Boston, 8 p.m. SPORTS NETWORK). Friday, May 12: Boston at Washing- 7 p.m. – College Softball: Southeast- ton, 8 p.m. ern Conference Tournament Second- x-Monday, May 15: Washington at Round Game from Knoxville, Tenn. – Boston, 8 p.m. Missouri or Louisiana State vs. Ten- nessee (SEC NETWORK). WESTERN CONFERENCE 7:30 p.m. – College Baseball: Auburn an unpredictable course San Antonio 3, Houston 2 at Louisiana State (ESPN2). Monday, May 1: Houston 126, San 7:30 p.m. – College Softball: Atlantic Antonio 99 BY DOUG FERGUSON Coast Conference Tournament Quar- Wednesday, May 3: San Antonio 121, THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP terfinal Game from Chapel Hill, N.C. – Houston 96 AP Golf Writer Syracuse vs. North Carolina (FOX Friday, May 5: San Antonio 103, Hous- When: Today through Sunday SPORTSOUTH). ton 92 Where: TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 8 p.m. – College Baseball: Portland at Sunday, May 7: Houston 125, San An- PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The Play- Total Purse: $10,500,000 Brigham Young (BYUTV). tonio 104 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Western Con- Tuesday, May 9: San Antonio 110, ers Championship attracts the strongest and Thursday Tee Times ference Playoffs Semifinal Series Houston 107, OT deepest field in golf. In its 43-year history, No. 1 Tee Game Six – San Antonio at Houston Thursday, May 11: San Antonio at 7:10 AM — Zac Blair, Tyrone Van Aswegen, Blayne (ESPN). Houston, 8 p.m. all but 10 winners of the PGA Tour’s pre- Barber 8 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Se- x-Sunday, May 14: Houston at San 7:21 AM — Kevin Streelman, Lucas Glover, Louis ries East WhosYourDriver.org Twin Antonio, 3:30 p.m. mier event have captured a major champi- Oosthuizen 100 from South Boston, Va. (NBC Golden State 4, Utah 0 onship. 7:32 AM — Kyle Stanley, Jason Kokrak, Patrick SPORTS NETWORK). Tuesday, May 2: Golden State 106, Cantlay Utah 94 It also might be the most difficult to hand- 7:43 AM — Brian Harman, Russell Knox, Jhonattan Thursday, May 4: Golden State 115, icap. Vegas MLB STANDINGS Utah 104 7:54 AM — Hudson Swafford, Brendan Steele, J.B. By The Associated Press Saturday, May 6: Golden State 102, Rory McIlroy didn’t break par at the TPC Holmes Utah 91 Sawgrass until his fourth appearance in 8:05 AM — Cameron Smith, Vaughn Taylor, Keegan AMERICAN LEAGUE Monday, May 8: Golden State 121, Bradley Utah 95 The Players, including the year after he won 8:16 AM — Tony Finau, Troy Merritt, Gary Woodland EAST DIVISION the U.S. Open. 8:27 AM — Greg Chalmers, Graeme McDowell, Emil- W L Pct GB iano Grillo Baltimore 22 10 .688 — At least he has steadily improved with 8:38 AM — Pat Perez, Cody Gribble, William McGirt New York 21 10 .677 ½ NHL PLAYOFFS four straight years no worse than a tie for 8:49 AM — Marc Leishman, James Hahn, Matt Every Boston 17 15 .531 5 By The Associated Press 9:00 AM — Kyle Reifers, Harold Varner III, Bernd Tampa Bay 16 19 .457 7½ (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) 12th, though he has never contended on the Wiesberger SECOND ROUND Toronto 12 21 .364 10½ back nine Sunday. 9:11 AM — Ben Crane, Graham DeLaet, Grayson CENTRAL DIVISION Murray EASTERN CONFERENCE “This is a golf course where I’ve had to 12:35 PM — Martin Laird, Chez Reavie, Shawn Ste- W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 3, Washington 3 Cleveland 18 14 .563 — fani Thursday, April 27: Pittsburgh 3, rein in my game over the years,” McIlroy 12:46 PM — Roberto Castro, Patrick Rodgers, Mi- Minnesota 16 14 .533 1 Washington 2 Detroit 16 15 .516 1½ said. “I’ve always felt that driving is a big chael Kim Saturday, April 29: Pittsburgh 6, 12:57 PM — Scott Brown, Ross Fisher, Matthew Fitz- Chicago 15 16 .484 2½ Washington 2 advantage for me if I can drive the ball well, Kansas City 12 20 .375 6 patrick Monday, May 1: Washington 3, Pitts- whereas here, it just doesn’t let me do that. 1:08 PM — Danny Willett, Shane Lowry, Bill Haas WEST DIVISION burgh 2, OT 1:19 PM — Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, Brooks Ko- W L Pct GB Wednesday, May 3: Pittsburgh 3, Earlier on in my career, I had to come to epka Houston 23 11 .676 — Washington 2 terms with that, and come to terms with hit- 1:30 PM — Jon Rahm, Justin Rose, Martin Kaymer Seattle 17 17 .500 6 Saturday, May 6: Washington 4, Pitts- 1:41 PM — Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott, Matt Kuchar Los Angeles 17 19 .472 7 burgh 2 ting the ball in the same positions as every- 1:52 PM — Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Rory Oakland 16 18 .471 7 Monday, May 8: Washington 5, Pitts- one else off the tee and then trying to beat McIlroy Texas 14 20 .412 9 burgh 2 2:03 PM — Mackenzie Hughes, Jim Herman, K.J. Choi Wednesday, May 10: Pittsburgh at them from there.” 2:14 PM — Charl Schwartzel, Smylie Kaufman, Ernie TUESDAY’S GAMES Washington, 7:30 p.m. Dustin Johnson wouldn’t mind having Els Baltimore 5, Washington 4, 12 innings Ottawa 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 2:25 PM — John Huh, Jamie Lovemark, Rafa Cabrera Seattle 10, Philadelphia 9 Thursday, April 27: Ottawa 2, N.Y. McIlroy’s record at The Players. Bello Cleveland 6, Toronto 0 Rangers 1 He has played 26 rounds on the Players 2:36 PM — Freddie Jacobson, Chad Campbell, Ricky Cincinnati 5, N.Y. Yankees 3 Saturday, April 29: Ottawa 6, N.Y. Barnes Kansas City 7, Tampa Bay 6, 12 in- Rangers 5, 2OT Stadium Course dating to his rookie season nings Tuesday, May 2: N.Y. Rangers 4, Otta- in 2008 and he has broken 70 only twice. No. 10 Tee Milwaukee 11, Boston 7 wa 1 7:10 AM — Jason Bohn, Daniel Summerhays, Fran- Houston 8, Atlanta 3 Thursday, May 4: N.Y. Rangers 4, Ot- “I think both were last year, too, maybe,” cesco Molinari Minnesota 7, Chicago White Sox 2 tawa 1 he said. 7:21 AM — Harris English, Bernhard Langer, Derek Detroit 7, Arizona 3 Saturday, May 6: Ottawa 5, N.Y. Rang- Fathauer L.A. Angels 7, Oakland 3 ers 4, OT Just once. He shot a 68 in the final round, 7:32 AM — Bryce Molder, Kevin Na, Mark Hubbard Tuesday, May 9: Ottawa 4, N.Y. Rang- and it carried Johnson to his best finish 7:43 AM — Aaron Baddeley, Fabian Gomez, David WEDNESDAY’S GAMES ers 2 Lingmerth Seattle 11, Philadelphia 6 ever in this tournament. He tied for 28th. 7:54 AM — Jim Furyk, Billy Horschel, Vijay Singh Houston 4, Atlanta 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE The other time was the opening round in 8:05 AM — Jimmy Walker, Zach Johnson, Paul Casey Oakland 3, L.A. Angels 1 Anaheim 3, Edmonton 3 8:16 AM — Rickie Fowler, Henrik Stenson, Jason Day Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, April 26: Edmonton 5, 2014, though the memory is vague to John- 8:27 AM — Jordan Spieth, Hideki Matsuyama, Phil ppd. Anaheim 3 Mickelson Baltimore at Washington, 7:05 p.m. son. He was told that he at least broke par in Friday, April 28: Edmonton 2, Ana- 8:38 AM— Adam Hadwin, Luke Donald, Alex Noren Cleveland at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. three of the four rounds last year. 8:49 AM — Si Woo Kim, Daniel Berger, Branden Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. heim 1 Sunday, April 30: Anaheim 6, Edmon- Grace San Diego at Texas, 8:05 p.m. “There you go,” he replied. “I knew some- 9:00 AM — Sean O’Hair, Ryan Palmer, Yuta Ikeda Boston at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. ton 3 Wednesday, May 3: Anaheim 4, Ed- thing was good last year.” 9:11 AM — Ian Poulter, Cameron Tringale, Tommy Detroit at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Fleetwood monton 3, OT Jordan Spieth, meanwhile, seems to have 12:35 PM — Seung-Yul Noh, Sung Kang TODAY’S GAMES Friday, May 5: Anaheim 4, Edmonton worked in reverse. He showed up for the 12:46 PM — Boo Weekley, Robert Garrigus, David Boston (Rodriguez 1-1) at Milwaukee 3, 2OT Hearn (Nelson 1-2), 1:10 p.m. Sunday, May 7: Edmonton 7, Anaheim 1 first time in 2014 at age 20 and not only did 12:57 PM — Lee Westwood, Patton Kizzire, Andrew Kansas City (Vargas 4-1) at Tampa Wednesday, May 10: Edmonton at he share the 54-hole lead with Martin Loupe Bay (Odorizzi 2-1), 1:10 p.m. Anaheim, 10 p.m. 1:08 PM — D.A. Points, Ryan Moore, Chris Kirk Baltimore (Bundy 5-1) at Washington Nashville 4, St. Louis 2 Kaymer, he played 58 holes before making 1:19 PM — Kevin Chappell, Billy Hurley III, Brian Stu- (Cole 1-0), 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 26: Nashville 4, St. his first bogey. Too many more bogeys fol- ard Houston (Keuchel 5-0) at N.Y. Yan- Louis 3 1:30 PM — Jonas Blixt, Brian Gay, Tyrrell Hatton kees (Pineda 3-1), 7:05 p.m. Friday, April 28: St. Louis 3, Nashville 2 lowed, however, and Spieth tied for fourth. 1:41 PM — Danny Lee, Robert Streb, Ben Martin Seattle (Iwakuma 0-2) at Toronto (Es- Sunday, April 30: Nashiville 3, St. That was the last time he played on the 1:52 PM — Russell Henley, Rod Pampling, Kevin Kis- trada 1-2), 7:07 p.m. Louis 1 ner San Diego (Richard 2-4) at Texas Tuesday, May 2: Nashville 2, St. Louis 1 weekend at the TPC Sawgrass. He has 2:03 PM — Peter Malnati, Webb Simpson, Steve (Perez 1-5), 8:05 p.m. Friday, May 5: St. Louis 2, Nashville 1 missed the cut each of the last two years. Stricker Minnesota (Tepesch 0-1) at Chicago Sunday, May 7: Nashiville 3, St. Louis 1 2:14 PM — Jason Dufner, Scott Piercy, Alex Cejka White Sox (Gonzalez 3-2), 8:10 p.m. “I want to think that it’s just kind of a 2:25 PM — Wesley Bryan, Charley Hoffman, David Detroit (Fulmer 3-1) at L.A. Angels fluke,” Spieth said. “Those two years could Toms (Ramirez 3-2), 10:07 p.m. TRANSACTIONS 2:36 PM — Johnson Wagner, Spencer Levin, Luke have been spread out over 15 and everything List FRIDAY’S GAMES By The Associated Press BASEBALL else is solid. I know I can play it really well 2:47 PM — Jerry Kelly, Anirban Lahiri, Brett Steg- Houston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. American League maier Seattle at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Placed C Ge- if I play it smart, and I think I’ve just been Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. ovany Soto on the 10-day DL, retroac- trying to do a little too much the last couple Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 p.m. tive to May 8. Recalled C Kevan Smith Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. from Charlotte (IL). years. that stretch over three months and one very San Diego at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHP “If you try and take some chances, and untimely slip down the stairs that knocked p.m. Chad Green to Scranton/Wilkes- Baltimore at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. Barre (IL). you’re not quite on, that’s where you get in him out of the Masters. Detroit at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. National League trouble.” Playing for the first time in six weeks be- SAN DIEGO PADRES — Claimed RHP NATIONAL LEAGUE Jose Valdez off waivers from the Los That’s what awaits the 147-man field com- cause of the deep back bruise, Johnson EAST DIVISION Angeles Angels And optioned him to peting on a course that has been referred to missed a playoff by one shot last week in W L Pct GB El Paso (PCL). Transferred LHP Chris- Washington 21 12 .636 — tian Friedrich to the 60-day DL. as frightening, dramatic and annoying over the Wells Fargo Championship. He is aware New York 16 17 .485 5 American Association the years. Jason Day last year became the is record is not great at The Players, though Philadelphia 13 19 .406 7½ LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Released RHP Miami 13 19 .406 7½ Taylor Stanton. first player in 33 years to lead from start-to- he has never been playing this well coming Atlanta 11 20 .355 9 TEXAS AIRHOGS — Released INF Nic Wilson, INF Dan Kennon, INF Caleb finish. into the tournament. CENTRAL DIVISION Bryson and OF Jon Crank. He returns having not won a tournament For all his power, Johnson’s rise to No. 1 W L Pct GB GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — St. Louis 18 14 .563 — Signed RHP Tyler Harris, RHP Laetten since then, and being reminded that no one in the world — only Woods has had a larger Cincinnati 18 15 .545 ½ Galbraith and INF Randy Santieste- has ever won in consecutive years since the lead over the last two decades — is due to Milwaukee 17 16 .515 1½ ban. Chicago 17 17 .500 2 CLEBURNE RAILROADERS — Signed tournament began in 1974. his wedges. Pittsburgh 14 19 .424 4½ LHP Axel Johnson and RHP Reinaldo Tiger Woods is the only player to win it They are so solid that one of golf’s biggest WEST DIVISION Lopez. W L Pct GB FOOTBALL twice (2001, 2013) since it moved to the TPC hitters now is willing to lay up on par 5s if Colorado 22 13 .629 — National Football League Sawgrass. he feels a full wedge gives him a better Los Angeles 19 14 .576 2 NFL — Promoted Alberto Riveron to Arizona 18 16 .529 3½ senior vice president of officiating. Sergio Garcia and McIlroy are playing for chance than missing the green. San Diego 13 21 .382 8½ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed the first time since the Masters, and both And he never seems to lose his cool, even San Francisco 12 23 .343 10 CB Robert McClain. Waived LS Dax Dellenbach. showed up in a celebratory mood — Garcia on a course that seems to bring out frustra- TUESDAY’S GAMES COLLEGE because he has a green jacket he finally won tion in anyone. Baltimore 5, Washington 4, 12 innings NJCAA — Named Dr. Christopher J. Seattle 10, Philadelphia 9 Parker executive director beginning at the Masters, McIlroy because he has a “I don’t think it will faze him being where Cincinnati 5, N.Y. Yankees 3 July 17. ring on his finger from his April 22 mar- he is in the world of golf,” McIlroy said. “I N.Y. Mets 6, San Francisco 1 CREIGHTON — Freshman men’s bas- St. Louis 6, Miami 5 ketball G-F Kobe Paras announced he riage. don’t think anything fazes him — that’s Milwaukee 11, Boston 7 will transfer to Cal State Northridge. The focus starts with Johnson, however, probably the understatement of the year. I Houston 8, Atlanta 3 NEVADA — Signed men’s basketball Chicago Cubs 8, Colorado 1, 2nd coach Eric Musselman to a five-year mainly because he has not finished worse can’t see him falling off. It’s up to the other game extension through 2021-22. than third over his last five tournaments guys to try and catch him.” THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 | B3

DIAMOND FROM PAGE B1 SCISA STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS SCHEDULE Madison Elmore has taken over at short 3A Saturday and Carly Allred is manning center. Madison Friday UPPER BRACKET UPPER BRACKET Patriot Park SportsPlex Reaves and Caroline Cunningham split time Patriot Park SportsPlex GAME 5 (X-Over) – Winner in right field while Danielle deHoll, the lone GAME 1—Laurence Manning Game 3 vs. Lower Bracket vs. Hammond, 3:45 p.m. (Field Game 4 Loser, 9:30 a.m. (Field senior on the team, is back in left. Kathryn 1) 3) Sistare is the predominant designated player. GAME 2—Augusta Christian GAME 6—Winner Game 4 vs. vs. Orangeburg Prep, 3:45 p.m. Winner Game 5, 1:45 p.m. “We really tried to simplify some things and (Field 2) (Field 2) get back to basic fundamentals,” Alexander GAME 3—Loser Game 1 vs. GAME 7—Winner Game 4 vs. Loser Game 2, 6 p.m. (Field 4) Winner Game 5 (if neces- said. “Everyone committed to really working GAME 4—Winner Game 1 vs. sary)* Winner Game 2, 7:45 p.m. LOWER BRACKET hard and that hard work has paid off.” (Field 1) Patriot Park SportsPlex Wilson Hall is looking to get back in the LOWER BRACKET GAME 5 (X-Over) – Winner Patriot Park SportsPlex Game 3 vs. Upper Bracket championship series for the fourth time in GAME 1—Wilson Hall vs. Game 4 Loser, 9:30 a.m. (Field the last five years after winning back-to-back Northwood, 3:45 p.m. (Field 3) 4) GAME 2—Cardinal Newman GAME 6—Winner Game 4 vs. titles in 2013-14. vs. Florence Christian, 3:45 Winner Game 5, 1:45 p.m. Laurence Manning Academy, on the other p.m. (Field 4) (Field 1) GAME 3—Loser Game 1 vs. GAME 7—Winner Game 4 vs. hand, is looking for current back-to-back Loser Game 2, 6 p.m. (Field 2) Winner Game 5 (if neces- crowns. The defending 3A champs are 21-8-1 GAME 4—Winner Game 1 vs. sary)* Winner Game 2, 7:45 p.m. 1A and earned co-region title honors with WH (Field 3) Friday after the two split their pair of games this year. Saturday UPPER BRACKET UPPER BRACKET Palmetto Park LMA will play Hammond on Friday at 3:45 Patriot Park SportsPlex GAME 1—Dorchester vs. An- p.m. in its opening contest. GAME 5 (X-Over) – Winner drew Jackson, 5 p.m. Game 3 vs. Lower Bracket GAME 2—Richard Winn vs. Jef- “It’s kind of like everything is thrown out Game 4 Loser, 9:30 a.m. (Field ferson Davis, 5 p.m. now, and when you walk into that state tour- 1) GAME 3—Loser Game 1 vs. GAME 6—Winner Game 4 vs. Loser Game 2, 7 p.m. nament, it’s anyone’s game,” Lady ’Cats head Winner Game 5, 11:45 a.m. GAME 4—Winner Game 1 vs. coach Maria Rowland said. “You’ve got to (Field 1) Winner Game 2, 7 p.m. GAME 7—Winner Game 4 vs. LOWER BRACKET show up ready to play — it doesn’t matter Winner Game 5 (if neces- Palmetto Park what you’ve done in the past.” sary)* GAME 1—Wardlaw vs. St. LOWER BRACKET John’s Christian, 5 p.m. LMA returns the majority of the same Patriot Park SportsPlex GAME 2—Holly Hill vs. W.W. GAME 5 (X-Over) – Winner King, 5 p.m. team that won the title last year, and Rowland Game 3 vs. Upper Bracket GAME 3—Loser Game 1 vs. feels the team is ready for this weekend. Game 4 Loser, 9:30 a.m. (Field Loser Game 2, 6 p.m. 2) GAME 4—Winner Game 1 vs. “I feel like we have a good understanding of GAME 6—Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 2, 7 p.m. what needs to happen,” she said. “I feel like Winner Game 5, 11:45 a.m. Saturday (Field 2) UPPER BRACKET the girls are mentally ready – we’ve talked GAME 7—Winner Game 4 vs. Patriot Park SportsPlex about a lot of little things. Winner Game 5 (if neces- GAME 5 (X-Over) – Winner sary)* Game 3 vs. Lower Bracket “We still have work to do, and it’s a game of 2A Game 4 Loser, 11:30 a.m. (Field inches, so hopefully they go our way this Friday 3) UPPER BRACKET GAME 6—Winner Game 4 vs. weekend.” Palmetto Park Winner Game 5, 1:45 p.m. The 2A and 1A tournaments will be held at GAME 1—Marlboro Academy (Field 3) vs. Thomas Sumter, 5 p.m. GAME 7—Winner Game 4 vs. both Patriot Park and Palmetto Park. Thomas GAME 2—Colleton Prep vs. Winner Game 5 (if neces- Sumter Academy is back in 2A and the Lady Carolina Academy, 5 p.m. sary)* GAME 3—Loser Game 1 vs. LOWER BRACKET Generals are aiming for their fourth straight Loser Game 2, 7 p.m. Patriot Park SportsPlex trip to the title series. GAME 4—Winner Game 1 vs. GAME 5 (X-Over) – Winner Winner Game 2, 7 p.m. Game 3 vs. Upper Bracket TSA won the 2A crown in 2014 and the 3A LOWER BRACKET Game 4 Loser, 11:30 a.m. (Field one in 2015 before falling to LMA in last Patriot Park SportsPlex 4) GAME 1—Williamsburg vs. GAME 6—Winner Game 4 vs. year’s 3A championship series. The Lady Robert E. Lee, 5:30 p.m. (Field Winner Game 5, 1:45 p.m. 3) (Field 4) Generals, who are 8-8 on the season, will face GAME 2—Pee Dee vs. Thomas GAME 7—Winner Game 4 vs. Marlboro Academy on Friday at 5 p.m. at Pal- SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Heyward, 5:30 p.m. (Field 1) Winner Game 5 (if neces- Laurence Manning Academy’s Lundee Olsen and the rest GAME 3—Loser Game 1 vs. sary)* metto Park. Loser Game 2, 7:30 p.m. (Field Robert E. Lee Academy is also vying for the of the Lady Swampcats look to defend their 3A state title 4) GAME 4—Winner Game 1 vs. *If necessary games will be 2A title. The Lady Cavaliers open the tourna- this weekend when the SCISA state tournament begins at Winner Game 2, 7:30 p.m. played following completion ment on Friday at 5:30 p.m. against Williams- Patriot Park SportsPlex. LMA faces Hammond at 3:45 (Field 2) of 1:45 p.m. games burg Academy at Patriot Park. p.m. on Friday in its opening game.

BRAVES FROM PAGE B1 victory over the Braves since opened the fourth inning by winning two of three from hitting his 12th home run . May 1-3, 1999. Freeman is the fifth player in A2 | TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM Joe Musgrove (2-3) allowed franchise history to hit 12 two runs and four hits in six homers in the first 31 games innings, and Ken Giles pitched and the first since Justin CONTRACTORS WANTED! a perfect ninth for his ninth Upton did it in 2013. save in 10 chances. Matt Kemp followed with a For Routes in Our Delivery Area Garcia tied a season-high single to extend his hitting with four runs in six innings, streak to 11 games, but he Great for person looking for extra income. giving up six hits. was erased when Nick Freddie Freeman and Adon- Markakis grounded into a If you have good dependable transportation and is Garcia hit solo homers to double play. a phone in your home and a desire to earn a good give Atlanta a 2-1 lead in the Jake Marisnick singled with extra income... fourth, but the Braves couldn’t two outs in the third inning string many together hits and stole second base. The As- after that and tied a season tros took a 1-0 lead when he COME BY & APPLY AT high with their sixth straight scored on a double by George 36 W. Liberty Street loss. Springer. Sumter, SC “It’s a rough go right now on everything if you get right MAKEUP GAME SET down to it,” manager Brian The Braves will make up Snitker said. “We just got to their home game with the keep grinding and working Mets that was postponed last and eventually you handle Thursday because of rain on something like this and good June 10. The game will be part things will happen on the of a doubleheader with the GET READY FOR THOSE other end of it.” first game starting at 1:05 p.m. Dansby Swanson and Emilio and the second one at 6:05 p.m. Bonifacio hit back-to-back sin- gles in the eighth, but Will UP NEXT Harris struck out three of the Braves: Atlanta has an off next four batters to escape the Rainy Days day today before opening a jam. three-game series at Miami on Musgrove, who had given Friday. Mike Foltynewicz (0-4, up four runs in the first in- 4.55) will try and bounce back WITH A SUMTER ITEM UMBRELLA ning in two of his previous and get his first win this season three starts, kept the Braves after allowing nine hits and off the board until Freeman seven runs in his last outing. choose from these two styles 48” BRIGHTLY TILLER FROM PAGE B1 COLORED Tiller made a 19 on the ACT Allen is an NAIA school and $ 50 and the offer did come. is a member of the Appala- COMICS Tiller was part of a 10-play- chian Athletic Conference. 13 er rotation used by the Game- The Yellow Jackets went cocks. He averaged 5.1 points 15-16 this past season and and 1.3 assists per game for were 10-10 in conference play. SHS, which went 18-7 this past They reached the semifi- season, won the Region VI-5A nals of the conference tour- title and reached the second nament after entering as a round of the state playoffs. No. 6 seed. Tiller was also considering “I think this is a great op- going the prep school route portunity for Andrew,” Jones and attend Washington Acade- said. “Allen is improving and my in Greenville, N.C. it plays in a great conference.” 60” CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE GRIFFIN FROM PAGE B1 $ 50 didn’t balk at the idea of play- Ashely Cappelmann said. 16 ing elsewhere on the diamond “She will do anything you either. ask of her without complain- “I want to keep improving ing,” Cappelmann said. “... as a pitcher, but if they need Halie is full of energy and te- me to play anywhere else I nacity to do what she wants to will,” she said. “I can play do, and playing softball is one first base or anywhere the of those things. I think she’s coach needs me.” going to be an asset for USC That type of attitude is part Sumter. 36 W. LIBERTY STREET • SUMTER, SC of what made her a standout “She’s going to work every WHILE SUPPLIES LAST for the Lady Gators, head coach pitch like it’s her last pitch.” B4 | THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

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PHILADELPHIA — Carlos Ruiz hit a bottom of the seventh inning, 30th-ranked from conference finals three-run double against his old team, Rob- South Carolina (28-19) scored twice with ju- inson Cano and Danny Valencia homered nior designated hitter Alex Destino tying the BY KRISTIE RIEKEN offensive team. A bunch of and the Seattle Mariners beat the Philadel- game with his ninth homer of the year and AP Sports Writer competitive guys, they play phia Phillies 11-6 Wednesday. Jacob Olson scoring the game-winning run way more confident at home ROCKIES 3 on a wild pitch as the Gamecocks defeated HOUSTON — The San An- ... it’s going to be about tak- CUBS 0 Presbyterian on Tuesday at Founders Park. tonio Spurs are a victory ing care of the ball, playing Junior left-hander John Parke allowed away from eliminating the confident, just trying to min- DENVER — Colorado’s German Marquez one run on two hits to pick up the win. Houston Rockets and advanc- imize our mistakes out allowed three hits in eight innings, struck CLEMSON 10 ing to the Western Confer- there.” out eight and got his first major league hit. FURMAN 5 ence finals for the first time The Rockets are left to pon- GIANTS 6 since winning the NBA title der their missed opportunity METS 5 GREENVILLE — Every Tigers starter in 2014. after failing to take advantage had at least one hit and No. 7 Clemson to- But entering tonight’s of Leonard’s absence in over- NEW YORK — Hunter Pence hit a tying taled 15 hits in all in a 10-5 win over Furman Game 6 in Houston there are time of the 110-107 loss. Hard- single and Christian Arroyo had a three-run at Fluor Field on Tuesday. questions about whether en was brilliant through most double against in a four-run ninth for San The Tigers improved to 37-12, while the Kawhi Leonard will be at full of Tuesday’s game, finishing Francisco. Paladins dropped to 25-23. strength after rolling his with a triple-double — 33 ATHLETICS 3 Logan Davidson led off with his eighth ankle in an overtime win on points, 10 rebounds and 10 as- ANGELS 1 home run of the year in Clemson’s three- Tuesday night. sists. But he seemed to run run first inning. Weston Jackson hit a run- The Spurs’ MVP candidate out of gas in an overtime OAKLAND, Calif. — Andrew Triggs lasted scoring triple in the third. After Reed Rohl- was hurt when he stepped on where he was held scoreless, six innings and didn’t allow another run in man’s two-run double in the Tigers’ three- James Harden’s foot about and had a 3-pointer which Oakland’s win. run fifth, Jackson belted another run-scor- midway through the third could have tied the game SOUTH CAROLINA 4 ing triple in the sixth. Tigers starter Tyler quarter. He played limited blocked by 39-year-old Manu PRESBYTERIAN 3 Jackson (8-1) earned the win. minutes for the rest of regu- Ginobili just before the buzz- lation and did not play in er. COLUMBIA — Trailing 3-2 entering the From local and wire reports overtime. “We let one slip away,” San Antonio’s All-Star said Harden said. “Execution and after the game that it was “a rebounding are probably the little sore” and he was limp- two primary things we let AREA ROUNDUP ing. But he insisted that he’s slip away in this game. We fine and will be ready to go still have an opportunity in on Thursday. Game 6 to go home and pro- Area teams look to clinch berths in state title series If Leonard is still hobbled tect home court and bring it for Game 6 it will be another back for Game 7.” The baseball teams from liers won their opening 5-inning victory over Cardi- blow to a team already with- Harden wasn’t the only Wilson Hall and Robert E. games on Monday before nal Newman on Monday at out Tony Parker, after the Rocket who seemed spent Lee Academy and the East falling on Tuesday. Patriot Park SportsPlex. veteran suffered a season- late on a night when Houston Clarendon High School soft- East Clarendon will be Drake Ives picked up the ending quadriceps injury in used just seven players. ball team will all be trying playing host to Lake View in win, striking out five in Game 2. Coach Mike D’Antoni has to advance to their respec- the championship round of three innings. Madison Sli- Leonard was pragmatic used an eight-man rotation tive state championship se- the 1A lower state tourna- wonik pitched the final two when asked if he thinks his throughout the playoffs, but ries as they play today. ment beginning at 6 p.m. innings. team is in control of the se- didn’t add anyone to the mix Wilson Hall will be at The Lady Wolverines need Becka Noyes led the of- ries after escaping with a on Tuesday in the first game home against Cardinal New- one victory to advance to fense, going 3-for-3 with two win on Tuesday night. since backup center Nene man at 7 p.m. in the deciding the state championship se- doubles and four runs bat- “No,” he said. “Not in con- suffered a torn thigh muscle. game of their best-of-3 ries next week while Lake ted in. Danielle deHoll had trol until we win Game 6.” D’Antoni wasn’t sure after SCISA 3A state playoffs View will have to beat EC two hits and an RBI while After getting blown out in the game if he’d tweak the semifinal series. twice. Carly Allred had two hits their last trip the Houston, rotation in the next game. REL will also be at home and scored two runs. Liza the Spurs know eliminating “I don’t know,” he said. “I against Hilton Head Chris- VARSITY SOFTBALL Lowder scored twice and a team with its back against didn’t think about it too much tian at 6 p.m. in the deciding WILSON HALL 16 had an RBI and Madison El- the wall will be a huge task. on the way here, but I’ll think game of their 2A semifinal CARDINAL NEWMAN 3 more scored two runs. Ame- “It’s going to be tough,” about it and I’ll let you know series. Wilson Hall closed out its lia Weston added a double Spurs forward LaMarcus Al- tomorrow or the next day or Both the Barons and Cava- regular season with a 16-3, and an RBI. dridge said. “They’re a great maybe not. I have no clue.”

all of Sumter; two sisters-in- bell Jennings Williams Sr. husband of Cheryl Williams OBITUARIES law, Anna B. Pinckney of She was preceded in death David, died Tuesday, May 9, Sumter and Gladys (Isaac) Ar- by her daughter, Chanelle 2017, at his residence, 1007 ELIZABETH DAVIS THOMPSON friends at the home 7½ W. chie, Bronx, New York; and a Williams; brother, David Wil- Collins St., Sumter. Elizabeth Davis Thompson Bee St., Sumter. host of other relatives and liams; and two nephews, Mi- He was born May 7, 1967, in (Liz), widow of Henry Lee Job’s Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. friends. chael D. Idlett and Denver Manning, a son of Rosa Bell Thompson Sr. and daughter Main St., Sumter, is in charge Condolences may be made Williams. Bines David and the late of the late Hazel of arrangements. at her tribute page found at: She departed this life on Henry David. and Inez Kenne- Online memorials may be wwwPalmerMemorialChapel. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Pal- The family is receiving dy Davis, was sent to the family at jobsmor- com. metto Health Tuomey. friends at the home of his born in Sumter [email protected] or visit us on Professional services ren- Dwyer is survived by two mother Rosa Bell David, 1285 County on Nov. the web at www.jobsmortuary. dered by Palmer Memorial sons, Cedric Williams and Cooter Creek Road, Alcolu. 22, 1938. She en- net. Chapel, Inc. Corey (Rio) Dwyer; daughter, These services have been tered eternal rest Saretta Dwyer (fiance’, Mar- entrusted to Samuels Funeral on Monday, May SALLY P. BESS CAROLYN BURNS qus Pugh); five sisters, Earline Home LLC, Manning. THOMPSON 8, 2017, at her Funeral services for Sallie Carolyn Burns, 61, was born (Jonah) Wright, Pearlie Idlett residence. P. Bess, wife of the late Emis- Nov. 9, 1955, in Detroit, Michi- (Larry Morris), Carrie (Bill) ROBERT LEE CONYERS Liz received her education es Bess, will be held noon Fri- gan, to the late J.C. and Mary Duffie, Dianne Williams (Ste- Robert Lee Conyers, 61, hus- in the Sumter County Public day, May 12, 2017, Burns Thomas. vie Commander) and Hannah band of Geraldine Dukes School System. She was a at Rock Hill Bap- She departed this life on (Anthony) Burgess; three Conyers, died Tuesday, May 9, member of Salem Baptist tist Church, 6569 Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Pal- brothers, Harrison (Rosa) Wil- 2017, at his residence, 104 Church, which she loved at- Old Georgetown metto Health Tuomey. liams, Malachi (Pearlise) Wil- Felder Road, Lane, S.C. He tending. She was also a faith- Road, Manning, She is survived by two sis- liams and Bennie Williams; was born March 1, 1956, in ful member of the Women’s with the Rev. ters, Catherine Thomas and three grandchildren, Aiyanna Manning, a son of the late Missionary Society. Leon Winn, offi- Patricia Thomas; four broth- and Zariah Pugh and Corey Neller Conyers and Josie King Liz was employed as a cook ciating, Inter- ers, Alphonso (Rose) Burns, Mekhi Dwyer; and a host of Conyers. at Solomon’s Kitchen for BESS ment will follow Carl Thomas, Timothy (Dani- nieces, nephews, other rela- The family is receiving many years. She loved to cook in the church elle) Thomas and Alexander tives and friends. friends at the home of his large meals for her family and cemetery. Bess will be placed (Thelma) Thomas; 11 nieces Funeral services will be wife and his son Geraldine D. anyone else who showed up at in the church at 11 a.m. for and nephews; five great nieces held at 2 p.m. on Friday from Conyers and Chardell Lamont her home. She was such a giv- public viewing until the hour and nephews; seven god chil- Church of God by Faith, 609 Conyers, 112 Felder Road, ing person that if you ever of service. dren; and a host of aunts, un- Atlantic Ave., Sumter, with Lane. needed a helping hand or a Bess transitioned on Friday, cles, cousins and church fami- Elder Mack S. Wilson, pastor. These services have been place to lay your head, you May 5, 2017, at Blue Ridge ly to cherish her memories. Interment will follow in the entrusted to Samuels Funeral could find one at her home. nursing facility in Sumter. A Celebration Memorial Bradford Cemetery. Home LLC, Manning. Her greatest enjoyment was Born in Charlie Hope, Virgin- Service will be held at 7 p.m. A public viewing will held spending time with her family ia, she was a daughter of the on Friday at the Jehovah Mis- from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the EMMA THOMPSON and friends. late Daniel Penn and Ger- sionary Baptist Church 805 S. mortuary. Emma Thompson, 97, Her precious memories will trude Owens Penn. Sallie was Harvin St., Sumter, with M. Messages of hope can be widow of Leroy Thompson Sr. be cherished by one son, a graduate of St. Paul High H. Newton, pastor and offici- left at www.whitesmortuary. and daughter of the late Sam- Charles Thompson; one School in Brunswick County, ating. net. uel and Inez McFadden Wash- daughter, Theresa Thompson Virginia. After moving to New Online messages of hope The family is receiving ington was born on March 9, Bracey (Anthony); 11 grand- York, she joined and was a can be left at www.whitesmor- friends at the home of her 1920, in Sumter. She departed children; 23 great-grandchil- faithful member of Greater tuary.net. daughter, 859 S. Harvin St., this life on Wednesday, May dren; three great-great grand- Central Baptist Church. She Services have been entrust- Sumter. 10, 2017, at her residence. children; one brother, Frank was employed by Mt. Sinai ed to Whites Mortuary LLC. Services entrusted to Family will receive friends Davis; a faithful friend, Mari- Hospital and retired from Whites Mortuary LLC, Sum- at the home, 17 Jenkins St., on Ruth; and a host of nieces, Sears and Roebuck Company. SARAH L. DWYER ter. Sumter. nephews, cousins and other Survivors include a son, Sarah L. Dwyer, 58, was Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 relatives and friends. Daniel Bess; two grandchil- born June 16, 1958, in Sumter STACEY ‘BLADE’ DAVID South Main St., Sumter, is in She was preceded in death dren, DreQuan and Mahaylia, to the late Malachi and Mae- Stacey “Blade” David, 50, charge of arrangements. by two sons, Kevin L. 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Garage, Yard & Homes for Sale Summons & Summons & Summons & Estate Sales Notice Notice Notice House for Sale, $109,000 located Sat. May 13th, 8-4 at 2330 Clematis of South Carolina, (1976, as in Manning. 3BR/2BA 1537sqft, near ANNOUNCEMENTS Trl. Rain date May 20th. Furniture, amended), reference to said plat is Santee Lynches Community hospital, shopping, & schools. Will clothing, shoes, tools, too much to hereby made for the metes, bounds, Development Corporation, Defendants. show to pre-approved only. Call courses, and distances of the list. Fundraiser put on by Covenant Plaintiff, 843-616-8796 property delineated thereon. This lot vs. TO: HENRY JONES Lost & Found Baptist Church. is designated on the Auditor's Tax Julia Holloman, Harry McMillan, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Fri. & Sat. 7-2 Land & Lots Map for Sumter County as Parcel # Mary Cato Hampton McMillan, Ted Hearing has been scheduled in the Found a tan small dog in the 1600 Crowndale Dr. 2501601053 and is known as 878 S. Huge selection - Don't miss it. for Sale McMillan, Rosa Holliman, Sarah above captioned matter to be held on 76/378 area. Call 803-840-5205 Harvin St. / 8Laurel St. Maple, Marion McMillan, Jr., John May 30, 2017, at 12:30 o'clock p.m. at 620 Portsmouth Dr. Sat. 7-12. Henry Capers, Abraham Capers, the Sumter County Family Court 2 dogs found together, one small Minutes Walmart/Shaw This conveyance is made subject to Wayne Capers, Martha Gary, located at 215 North Harvin Street, black, the other is tri-color, in Bethel Patio furniture, yard tools, dishes, Acre, all hookups all visible and recorded easements, Margaret Rivers, Harry Capers, Sumter South Carolina. Church Area. 803-840-5205 cookware, TV, DVD player, towels, cleared $12,900. 888-774-5720 covenants, and rights of way James Capers, Rose Capers, Blanche books, lots of household items, affecting said property. Prince, Lula Mae Capers, Grace PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the and tools, all priced to sell. Wright, John McMillan, Jimmy original Summons and Complaint, In Memory RECREATION This is the same property conveyed McMillan, Marion Abram, Susan and Order For Publication in the to Nell Lunette Robinson, Marjorie Franklin, Barbara Abram, Carola above captioned matter were filed in Robinson, & Ruth H. Robinson by Abram, Frances Myers, Laura Myers, the Office of the Clerk of Court for deed of M.F. Robinson, recorded on Sarah Myers, Robert Myers, and Sumter County, South Carolina, the December 9, 1957 in the office of the James Myers, and any children And object and prayer of which is an EMPLOYMENT Register of Deeds for Sumter County heirs at law, distributes and action for child custdoy and other in Volume B-8 at Page 111. devisees, and if any be deceased, related relief as set forth in the Boats / Motors then any persons entitled to claim Complaint. NOTICE OF FILING under or through them; also all Help Wanted other persons unknown claiming any Full-Time 14ft jon boat, trailer, 9.9HP John- AND OF John S. Keffer, Esquire son, also some Acc. $800 Call APPOINTMENT OF right, title, Interest or lien upon the Attorney for Plaintiff real property described in the 803-565-3656 GUARDIAN AD 10 Law Range 3 Auto Technician positions availa- LITEM NISI Complaint herein, any unknown Sumter, South Carolina 29150 ble. All levels of experience consid- adults being a class designated as (803) 774-1004 John Doe; and any unknown minors ered. Career advancement opportu- TRANSPORTATION Please take notice that an action has or persons under disability or in the been commenced and is now nity. Must have valid drivers license military service being a class pending to quiet title to property as and tools. Monday through Friday 8 designated as Richard Roe, described above. SUMMONS til 5:30. No nights or weekends. All Defendants. AND NOTICE inquiries will be kept confidential. James A. Stoddard, Sumter attorney, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Email resume & contact info to: has been appointed Guardian ad IN THE COURT OF and required to answer the [email protected] Autos For Sale Litem Nisi for unknown defendants. complaint herein, a copy of which is COMMON PLEAS herewith served upon you, and to CIVIL ACTION NO: Wrecker driver needed. Good The Plaintiff will move to refer the 2003 Ford Focus Wagon. 59k serve a copy of your answer to this 2017-CP-43-00024 driving record. Class A license, case to the Master in Equity with any miles, PS, PB, air, new breaks, & complaint upon the subscriber, at dependable & willing to work. Call appeal to the South Carolina the address shown below, within STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA tires. One owner. $3,750 Call Supreme Court. The pleadings in Sumter Wrecker 803-773-4955 thirty (30) days after service hereof, COUNTY OF SUMTER 803-773-3738 this case are on file in the Office of 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday. exclusive of day of such service, and the Clerk of Court for Sumter 59' Ford Galaxy, Runs good, if you fail to answer the complaint, Santee Lynches Community Mighty Man of God Cashier needed full time. Must have County. Development Corporation, Deacon Jerry Benbow $2500. Call 803-236-6426 judgment by default will be rendered some computer knowledge, be against you for the relief demanded Plaintiff, 9/9/41-5/11/10 A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr., self-motivated, dependable & ener- Antiques / in the complaint. vs. getic. Apply at Wally's Hardware SC Bar #: 6013 Glenn A. Miller, Janica A. Classic Cars Attorney for Plaintiffs J is for the joy you gave everyone. 1291 Broad St. LIS PENDENS McDonald, William B. Gore, Charles E is for the encouragement you P.O. Box 2446 K. Bultman, and Brian D. Gore Restaurant is seeking waitress and 1966 Classic Mustang, coupe, 200 Sumter, SC 29151 Defendants. gave. (803) 418-5700 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an R is for all your real and honest love. kitchen staff. Apply in person cc, 6 cylinder, needs work. Call action has been commenced by the between 11-2, Tues.-Thurs. at 494 803-481-2995. Plaintiff against the Defendants, to YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED R is for remembrance we have. SUMMONS and required to answer the Y is being yourself, caring, singing, Pinewood Rd. AND NOTICE quiet title to property described as follows: complaint herein, a copy of which is praying and doing God's work. Wanted laborer with CDL license, Miscellaneous herewith served upon you, and to Your legacy lives on, Wife, Children, IN THE COURT OF serve a copy of your answer to this welding experience is a plus. Salary All that certain parcel of land with Grands, & Greatgrands COMMON PLEAS complaint upon the subscriber, at negotiable. For more info. any improvements thereon, being CIVIL ACTION NO: near the City of Sumter in Sumter the address shown below, within 803-494-9590. 2017-CP-43-00740 County, South Carolina, designated thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of day of such service, and Help Wanted as Lot 10 on a plat by Shand and BUSINESS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA LaFaye, Surveyors, recorded in the if you fail to answer the complaint, Part-Time COUNTY OF SUMTER ROD for Sumter County in Play Book judgment by default will be rendered XXX at Page 105, which measures as against you for the relief demanded SERVICES in the complaint. Accountant/Payroll Santee Lynches Affordable Housing follows: On the Northeast by Lot 14 PT Experienced and Community Development and measuring 123 feet; on the Corporation, Southeast on Hatfield Street and LIS PENDENS Home Tesco 803-773-1515 Improvements Plaintiff, measuring 50 feet; On the Southwest vs. by Lot 16 and measuring 123 feet and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Experienced Trailer switcher nee- action has been commenced by the 3 days a week in Sumter. Must Willie Mae Dukes, and any children on the Northwest by Lot 5 and H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel ded and heirs at law, distributes and measuring 50 feet. Be all of said Plaintiff against the Defendants, to paint roofs gutters drywall blown have current CDL, 5 years experi- devisees, and if any be deceased, measurements a little more or less. quiet title to property described as ceilings ect. 773-9904 ence, clean driving record. Call then any persons entitled to claim follows: 803-938-2708 leave message with Refurbished batteries as low as under or through them; also all This conveyance is made subject to other Persons unknown claiming all visible and recorded easements, All that lot of land, with any Lawn Service your experience M-F 9am-3pm. $45. New batteries as low as $59.95. 6v golf cart battery as low as any right, title, interest in or lien covenants, and rights of way improvements thereon, being in the $59.95. Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd upon the real property described in affecting said property. This lot City and County of Sumter, South Carolina, bordering on W. Bartlette Newman's Lawn & Tree Service Rd. 803-773-4381 the complaint herein, designated as designated as Parcel 2291405015 and Mowing, Landscaping, Irrigation, John Doe, and any minors or is known as Hatfield Road. Street on its southern boundary and incompetent persons or person in the measuring 55.28 feet, and measuring Spring Clean-up, Tree removal. RENTALS 185.2 feet on its Western border, Call 803-316-0128 military designated as Richard Roe, This is the property conveyed to LEGAL Defendant. Santee Lynches Community measuring 62.71 feet on its Northern Free Estimates Development Corporation by deed of border, measuring 181.63 feet on its Clary Lawn Service Eastern border, be said Call 803-406-3514 Unfurnished NOTICES YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Forfeited Land Commission dated Apartments and required to answer the December 12, 2016 and recorded measurements more or less, the complaint herein, a copy of which is December 20, 2016 in Deed Book Southern part of the lot which is Legal Service herewith served upon you, and to 1228 at Page 3410 in the ROD Office designated as Lot A on that plat by 2BR 2BA Townhouse, garage wash- Summons & serve a copy of your answer to this for Sumter County. H.D. Moise, Surveyor, dated January er/dryer hook up, kit appliances incl. Notice complaint upon the subscriber, at 22, 1913, and recorded in the ROD Attorney Timothy L. Griffith on Dartmouth Dr $850 Mo/Dep. Call the address shown below, within NOTICE OF FILING office for Sumter County in Plat 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. 803-934-0434 SUMMONS thirty (30) days after service hereof, Book F-4 at Page 132. This lot is Tax Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury exclusive of day of such service, and Please take notice that an action has Map Parcel 2281301032 and is known AND NOTICES as 307 W. Bartlette Street. Senior Living if you fail to answer the complaint, commenced and is now pending to Tree Service IN THE COURT OF judgment by default will be rendered quiet title to property as of above. Apartments against you for the relief demanded James A. Stoddard, Sumter Attorney, This is the same property conveyed for those 62+ COMMON PLEAS in the complaint. has been appointed Guardian Ad to Charles K. Bultman, et al, by the NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE (Rent based on income) CIVIL ACTION NO: Litem Nisi for unknown defendants. Deed of Distribution of the Estate of Tree removal, trimming & stump Shiloh-Randolph Manor 2017-CP-43-00026 LIS PENDENS William F. Bultman, recorded grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128 125 W. Bartlette. The Plaintiff will move to refer the February 13, 1991 in the ROD office 775-0575 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an case to the Master of Equity with any of Sumter County in Volume 520 at COUNTY OF SUMTER action has been commenced by the appeal to the South Carolina Page 1230. A Notch Above Tree Care Full Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available Plaintiff against the Defendants, to Supreme Court. The pleadings in quality service low rates, lic./ins., free Santee Lynches Community quiet title to property described as this case are on file in the Office of NOTICE OF FILING est BBB accredited 983-9721 EHO Development Corporation, follows: the Clerk of Court for Sumter Plaintiff, All that certain piece, parcel or lot of County. Please take notice that an action has Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, vs. land, with any improvements been commenced and is now Huntington Place Apartments stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, Jeffrey Atkins, Nell Lunette thereon, situate in the City and A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr., pending to quiet title to property as Rents from $625 per month 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. Robinson, Marjorie Robinson, Ruth County of Sumter, South Carolina, SC Bar #: 6013 described above. 1 Month free* H. Robinson, and Angelica Burgess, designated as Lot 31 on plat by Attorney for Plaintiffs The Plaintiff will move to refer the Tree take down, pruning, stump *13 Month lease required and any children and heirs at law, Shand & LaFaye Surveyors, dated P.O. Box 2446 case to the Master in Equity with any grinding, lot clearing and free Leasing office located at distributes and devisees and if any November 21, 1905 and recorded in Sumter, SC 29151 appeal to the South Carolina Ashton Mill Apartment Homes be deceased, then any persons the ROD office for Sumter County in (803) 418-5700 Supreme Court. The pleadings in estimates! Fully insured. Call this case are on file in the Office of 595 Ashton Mill Drive entitled to claim under or through Plat Book VVV at Page 670. This 803-720-7147 them; also all other Persons NOTICE OF HEARING the Clerk of Court for Sumter 803-773-3600 property is TMS No: 2281406032 and unknown claiming any right, title, is known as 36 Wright Street. IN THE FAMILY COURT County. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 interest in or lien upon the real THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT property described in the complaint This is the property conveyed to A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr., Unfurnished herein, designated as John Doe, and Santee Lynches by deed of Glenn A. Docket Number: SC Bar #: 6013 MERCHANDISE any minors or incompetent persons Miller dated July 8, 2015 and 2016-DR-43-687 Attorney for Plaintiffs Homes or person in the military designated recorded July 27, 2015 in Book 1213 P.O. Box 2446 as Richard Roe at Page 2832 in the Office of the RMC Terette Smith Amin, Sumter, SC 29151 House for Sale or Rent $400 a Defendants. for Sumter County. Plaintiff, (803) 418-5700 Auctions month. Mayesville and Sumter vs. Call 803-452-6260. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED NOTICE OF FILING Henry Jones, and required to answer the AUCTION Mobile Home complaint herein, a copy of which is Please take notice that an action has Rentals herewith served upon you, and to been commenced and is now PRICE RITE FURNITURE serve a copy of your answer to this pending to quiet title to property as has closed its doors. complaint upon the subscriber, at described above. James Stoddard All merchandise must go! Sign up 4BR/2BA in Paxville $850 mo. the address shown below, within has been appointed Guardian ad Regal Autos & viewing starts 9 am, auction Living Rm, Dinning Rm, Family Rm, thirty (30) days after service hereof, Litem for unknown Defendants. starts 10 am. Cash or check only eat in kitchen, central A-C, exclusive of day of such service, and The Plaintiff will move to refer the BUY HERE • PAY HERE Sat. May 13th 980-498-6279- or 980-298-5370 if you fail to answer the complaint, case to the Master in Equity with any judgment by default will be rendered 671 W. Liberty St. appeal to the South Carolina against you for the relief demanded Supreme Court. The pleadings in across from Save A Lot Country living 3BR/2BA DW, 1 acre, fenced back yard. in the complaint. this case are on file in the Office of Auctioneer: Alton Meeler the Clerk of Court for Sumter SCAL#4571 $600mo+$600 deposit. Call Repo LIS PENDENS County. Repo 803-236-1339 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr., Garage, Yard & action has been commenced by the SC Bar #: 6013 Estate Sales REAL Plaintiff against the Defendants, to Attorney for Plaintiffs quiet title to property described as P.O. Box 2446 follows: Sumter, SC 29151 ReductionReduction Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, ESTATE tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 (803) 418-5700 All that piece, parcel, tract, or lot(s) wheelers, or almost anything of of land with the improvements SUMMONS value. Also old signs & lawn furniture Homes for Sale thereon, if any, lying and being AND NOTICES Call 803-983-5364 situated near the city limits of the City of Sumter, in the County of Sale! IN THE COURT OF Sale! Fri. & Sat. 6:30-3:30 at 1132 Hwy Sumter, State of South Carolina, Glassware, dishes, COMMON PLEAS 521 South. designated as Lot 6 Block A on that THIRD JUDICIAL dinning table & chairs, typewriter, certain plat of Villa Sites, made by picture frames, sewing machines Harmon D. Moise, Surveyor, dated CIRCUIT CIVIL ACTION NO: and lots more. October 30, 1903 and recorded in the 8 units with down Office of the Register of Deeds for 2016-CP-43-00655 Sumter County in Plat Book TTT at LARGE GARAGE SALE Page 370, which was re-recorded in Every Weekend Plat Book Z-6 at Page 3. Pursuant to STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA payments less than Tables $2 & $3 Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws COUNTY OF SUMTER FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB Open every weekend. Call 150 Milton, Price reduced! 2 Br, lg. $1,000 803-494-5500 corner lot, great shape. Financing avail. 803-464-5960 / 803-775-4391 Same Great Inventory Same Great Service Sale good thru May 19th

WAC. See dealer for details. 401 SUNSET DRIVE• MANNING, SC 6 Middle St. Price reduced. 3 or 4 Br. 2 Ba. C/H/A. New construction. (803) 433-2305 Financing available. Call JODY REYNOLDS MON. - SAT. 9AM - 6PM COLBERT MCCRAY 803-464-5960 or 803-775-4391