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oward Conyers never in- tended to become somewhat of a “cooking celebrity.” H The aerospace engineer at the Stennis Space Center near Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, said he learned to cook whole-hog barbecue growing up in Paxville. “My father was good at it, my uncle was good at it, a lot of different indi- viduals around Paxville were good at whole-hog barbecue,” Conyers said. As Sumter Item readers know, whole-hog barbecue is a time-honored tradition in the Palmetto State. Conyers said he decided to cook up a hog for an event in nearby New Or- leans, promoting brain cancer research called “Hogs for a Cause.” He didn’t tell anyone he was a “rocket scientist.” “Someone Googled and found out I was a NASA rocket scientist then they said ‘We have a NASA rocket scientist who claims to cook whole-hog barbecue.’” That promotional hook started Conyers’ celebrity chef career, he said, including an appearance on an epi- sode of the Cooking Channel’s “Man Fire Food” in June. The Clarendon County native graduated from Manning High School in 2000. He also graduated from North Caro- lina AT&T University, majoring in environmental engineering, and received a master’s and a doctorate from Duke PHOTO PROVIDED NASA scientist Howard Conyers, a native of Paxville and 2000 graduate of Manning High School, said he thought he would become SEE HOG, PAGE A6 famous for his engineering not his whole-hog barbecue. District’s teacher of year School Board wants to prep students to begin process for the next steps in life of cost-savings BY BRUCE MILLS pal Anita Hunter. blueprint [email protected] It’s largely because of these reasons, Lowe was re- BY BRUCE MILLS Mayewood Middle School cently selected Sumter [email protected] social studies teacher Zach School District’s Teacher of Lowe wants to help his stu- the Year for this school year. Sumter School District’s dents dream and establish Lowe says his mission as a Board of Trustees will meet goals in life. teacher is to help set stu- Monday to begin putting the As a sixth- and eighth- dents up for success in what- BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM pieces together to lay out a grade instructor, Lowe says ever they want to do. Teach- Mayewood Middle School Social Studies teacher Zach Lowe, left, multi-year cost-savings plan to that could be refining and in- ing in the rural portion of reviews students’ test scores with Mayewood Principal Anita Hunt- get the district’s financial sav- creasing a student’s current eastern Sumter County er recently at the school. On Aug. 16, Sumter School District ings back in order, according dream, or it could be helping where poverty is prevalent, named Lowe the district’s teacher of the year for this school year. to the school board’s attorney. them to actually develop a Lowe says he tries to get his William “Bick” Halligan, of dream before high school. students to realize that they are resources out there to federal aid and others,” Halligan, Mahoney and Wil- His students are drawn by can break the poverty cycle. help them succeed. Lowe said. “So, it’s trying to liams of Columbia, made his his ability to make social He, in part, does this by em- “There are a lot of oppor- plant that seed in their mind comments Friday in prepara- studies and history relevant phasizing the importance of tunities for them when they now that whatever starts to tion for Monday’s Sumter to the present day and his their upcoming high school get to high school, including active involvement in their academic performance to Career and Technology Edu- lives, says Mayewood Princi- their future and that there cation, college scholarships, SEE YEAR, PAGE A6 SEE BLUEPRINT, PAGE A15

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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Swart said he hopes the appreciation [email protected] dinner will become an annual event so that local first responders can be recog- On Thursday, Sumter’s first re- nized for the work they do every day. sponders were recognized during an Battalion Chief Joey Duggan, with appreciation event hosted by Commu- Sumter Fire Department, said the nity Broadcasters Sumter at Universi- event was very well received by all ty of South Carolina Sumter’s Nettles first responders. Auditorium. That just goes to show that Sumter Jack Swart, market manager for is a community that is willing to take Community Broadcasters, said the care of its first responders, he said. company’s representatives thought it Some people do not think of first re- was important to recognize local first sponders until they see them, so the responders, especially during this event was very appreciated, he said. time of year when hurricanes and Duggan said he made sure to thank floods are possible. all of the vendors he spoke with on He said the event, which included Thursday. dinner, honored law enforcement offi- Also during the event, a few first re- cers, emergency medical staff, fire- sponders received awards for their fighters and first responders at Shaw achievements within their departments. Air Force Base. Award winners included: “This is something we’ve talked • Division chief Bud Ivey of Sumter about doing for a while,” Swart said. Fire Department; He said about 400 first responders • Gregory W. Farley, fire protection attended the event, and approximately assistant chief for special operations, $1,000 worth of prizes were given out of Shaw Air Force Base Mission Sup- by sponsors. It was fantastic, he said. port Group; Swart said he received many posi- • Detective Matthew Yates of Sumter tive comments from first responders Police Department; who attended. • Lance Cpl. Orlando T. McCray of “We are Community Broadcasters, South Carolina Highway Patrol; and PHOTO PROVIDED and we like to do things that help our • Capt. Mary Pack of Sumter County First responders visit vendors’ booths during an appreciation event hosted by Commu- community,” Swart said. Emergency Medical Services. nity Broadcasters at University of South Carolina Sumter on Thursday. Donors can Hometown hero help fill SUM’s bare cupboard FROM STAFF REPORTS

Sumter United Ministries’ Lord’s Cupboard, a component of its crisis ministry, has an urgent need for food donations, according to Crisis Re- lief In-Kind Coordinator Ed Vinticinque. While the cupboard is not quite bare, he said, “It’s very low.” “From late June through August, we usually get very low,” Vinticinque said. “Then there’s a gap between August and the holidays.” He said requests for help with food are also up at this time, emphasizing that the Lord’s Cupboard “is still a crisis relief ministry, not a food pantry,” so those requesting help must be in a crisis situation. Needs for the cupboard include dry cereals (e.g., oatmeal, grits, farina, cream of wheat); dried beans, any type; macaro- U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. BENJAMIN GONSIER / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM ni and cheese; canned fruit; Master Sgt. Roderick Rembert is a munitions systems specialist assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Bagram Air- ramen noodles; canned vegeta- field, Afghanistan. Roderick is deployed out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and is a native of Sumter. bles; peanut butter; jelly; boxed potatoes; rice mix; canned meat and fish; and “shelf-life milk.” Donations can be dropped off at Sumter United Minis- EMD director: Monetary donations best way to aid storm survivors tries, 36 S. Artillery Drive, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday BY JIM HILLEY tionarmy.org) who are trained to mobi- Friday afternoon. “Monetary donations through Friday. [email protected] lize and respond is the best way to help can go further, faster and help more Venticique suggested that people out,” he said. needs than boxing stuff up and sending donors may wish to arrive be- As Hurricane Harvey inundates a He cautioned against sending money it.” fore 2 p.m., as he and other cri- large area in southeast Texas, Sumter to relief funds targeted only at Hurri- Hayes said as of Friday afternoon sis relief staff will be at the County Emergency Management Direc- cane Harvey. there had not been any call to South ministry until then, and the tor Erik Hayes said the best way people “If they have leftover money, they Carolina Emergency Management to back door will be open. can assist hurricane victims is to make have no way to spend it,” he said. send personnel or equipment that he For more information about a monetary donation to a well-known He said that it is still unknown ex- was aware of. donating foods and other ur- and established nonprofit agency. actly what storm survivors will need “I am sure there have been open lines gently needed items to Sumter “It sounds cliché, but those monetary until relief workers can assess the sit- of communication,” Hayes said. United Ministries programs or donations to nonprofit volunteer agen- uation. He said most states have mutual about volunteer opportunities, cies such as Red Cross (www.redcross. “There is nothing you can gather up agreements to assist each other during call SUM at (803) 775-0757. org) or the Salvation Army (www.salva- to send them at this moment,” he said disaster situations.

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CHARLESTON (AP) — The man hostage standoff that followed the the gunman had been that. Burns was facing drug charges at who police say killed a Charleston slaying at Virginia’s restaurant on a fired from his job as a the time and a Circuit Court judge or- chef inside a restaurant filled with busy street of shops and upscale eater- dishwasher at the restau- dered a mental evaluation. tourists had been convicted of violent ies in downtown Charleston. rant. South Carolina Law Enforcement crimes at least twice since the 1980s Charleston police say Burns Charleston Mayor John Division records showed Burns had a and struggled with mental illness, ac- marched into the restaurant with a Tecklenberg said Thurs- criminal history spanning more than cording to legal records. gun at lunchtime Thursday and killed BURNS day the gunman ap- three decades. He was sentenced to 25 Thomas Demetrius Burns, 53, re- Virginia’s 37-year-old executive chef, peared to have a history years in prison after being convicted mained hospitalized Friday, the day Shane Whiddon. Authorities and one of mental illness. A court document in 1983 of armed robbery and assault after he was shot by police to end a of the restaurant’s owners have said from April 2010 appears to confirm and battery with intent to kill in 1983. We all have a desire to connect with other people t is one of the worst feel- neighbor buys a new car, no spend hours on social media. comes, we welcome. And was the gathering where peo- ings in the world. one speaks to you at a party God knows you need com- Jesus extends grace to all. ple felt the most grace? What Recess. Two captains or you share something vul- munity. God knows you need How do we make church a if church was the gathering are picking teams. Every- nerable and the group is si- to experience love. place of grace? We pause and where there was no judgment Ione knows you are not an ath- lent. Church is supposed to a remember how great His but understanding? lete. Two people are left stand- Guess where people most place to know community, re- grace is toward us. Then we I wonder if we would have ing: you and often feel like outsiders? ceive grace and know love. give that grace to others. We room for everyone who want- the other Work? Home? School? High Every time someone walks remember to see every person ed to connect to a gathering non-athletic School Reunion? into a church gathering they as someone Jesus loves. We like that. kid. Church. should feel grace and love. seek to help people live a bet- “You take Why? Why doesn’t this happen? ter life with Jesus. Clay Smith is the lead pastor him.” “I don’t know anybody.” We forget the church doesn’t What if church was the of Alice Drive Baptist Church, “We had “I don’t know when to stand belong to us; it belongs to gathering where people felt 1305 Loring Mill Road, www. him last time, up or sit down.” Jesus. Whoever Jesus wel- the most love? What if church adbc.org. you take “They talk funny.” Clay him.” “I feel judged.” Smith Sigh. Here is what I know about “Ok, we’ll you, because I know it about take him.” me: You want to belong. You Groans from everyone on want to connect to other peo- the team. ple. Even if you are an intro- Welcome to your new team. vert, God designed you so you We all will feel that way have a hunger to be under- sometime — we are the out- stood by someone. You want sider. Maybe you were the to belong. You want to be ac- outsider in your family, at cepted. You want to be valued. work, in school, in a new town You want connection with SENIORDAY or in a new neighborhood. people. You want to be loved. Feeling like an outsider is You want community. Long- not always about place. You ing for community is why peo- If you’re 55 & older, Veteran or can feel like an outsider ple: overcome fear and ask when: Your child pitches a fit someone on a date, join a gang, Active Military, it’s your day to save! in a store, you are struggling put up with a dysfunctional to pay your bills and your family, cheer for a team or TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thom- as McElveen Jr. of Sumter an- celebrate nounce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Wat- son McElveen of Sumter, to 65 years Mr. Nicholas Joe Price of Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Joe Price of Clio. Mr. and Mrs. Art Baker of The bride-elect is the grand- Columbia celebrated their daughter of the late Mr. and 65th wedding anniversary on Mrs. Joseph Thomas Aug. 24, 2017. McElveen and the late Mr. and Their four children are Mrs. William Burke Watson, Artie Baker Jr. of Dalzell, all of Sumter. She graduated Kim Baker of Mount Pleas- from Coker College in 2010 ant, Ryan Baker of Colum- with a Bachelor of Arts in bia and Curtis Baker of Communications. She is em- Bluffton. ployed as the partner relations The couple has four coordinator with the Greater grandchildren. Columbia Chamber of Com- MR. PRICE, MISS MCELVEEN Mrs. Baker is the former merce, Columbia. Judith Edith Edens of Dal- The bridegroom-elect is the ence in Turf Grass Manage- zell. grandson of the late Mr. and ment. He is employed as the Mrs. Franklin Henry Price of golf course superintendent at MR., MRS. ART BAKER Dillon and the late Mr. and Sunset Country Club in Sum- Mrs. Wacon Thurston Rogers ter. of Lake View. He graduated The wedding is planned for from Clemson University in Dec. 2, 2017, at Pawleys Island 2002 with a Bachelor of Sci- Chapel, Pawleys Island. NEW ARRIVAL

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Friend’s running commentary on food takes the joy out of dining

DEAR ABBY — I ting through repeat perfor- posium, and that's what I rec- have a friend, mances of those refrains ommend you do. "Charlene," would get old fast. Of course whom I met there's a way to get her to DEAR ABBY — I am the mother through a stop. All you have to say is, of a large family. On Sundays, local charity "You know, when you say some of them come over to organization. that, it prevents me from en- visit me. Sometimes they'll We have joying MY meal, so please get into arguments and get many things don't do it when you're with really angry. Dear Abby in common, me." Because this is happening THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ABIGAIL including the in my home, what position VAN BUREN fact that DEAR ABBY — I have been seam I to take? I was told by one Rescue group has 6.4-pound we're both re- lected to attend a symposium of my daughters that I should tired, and we in New York that will be at- not allow them to come here enjoy each other's company. tended by one or more mem- anymore. Because I am not tumor removed from poodle Charlene is slim (not skinny), bers of the British royal fami- involved in the argument, I very energetic and fit for her ly. While I feel no animosity don't feel I should do that. NAUGATUCK, Conn. with the large tumor. She age. toward the royal family, some I enjoy my daughters visit- (AP) — A poodle named says it was hard for the The problem is, it's impos- of my ancestors died fighting ing me. I don't want to tell Oreo is on the mend after dog to walk or do any- sible to share a meal with her. for freedom from English rule them they cannot come to having a 6.4-pound tumor thing else, and it was also As soon as the food is served, during the American Revolu- their mother's house. What do removed — nearly a third struggling with fleas and Charlene starts a constant tion. you advise? of its body weight. Lyme disease. commentary about "how big I think it would be a grave Mom of many in the West Daryl Masone says her Masone said Wednesday the portions are" and how she dishonor to my ancestors to group, Poodle Rescue Con- that Oreo is doing great "couldn't possibly eat" what is address the royals as "Your DEAR MOM OF MANY — You're necticut, got custody of and now weighs 19 before her (it doesn't matter Highness" or any other term the mother. If your family's the 6-year-old, 26-pound pounds. She says it will how little is on the plate). that suggests they are above heated arguments make you poodle mix earlier this eventually need a second Often, she DOES actually eat me, especially since this gath- uncomfortable — and a month after a neighbor surgery to remove extra most of her meal. Then the ering will take place on U.S. pitched battle would qualify noticed it was struggling skin. ongoing comments start soil. How can I address them — you are within your rights about how she was such a pig, in a way that would be re- to tell them you prefer they she won't be able to eat anoth- spectful, but would not de- argue elsewhere because it er thing all day. mean the sacrifices of my an- upsets you. I do NOT advise I don't know if she thinks cestors? you to exercise the "nuclear Baby hippo to star in video series she's setting a good example Ken in Ohio option" by banishing them (I am not slim), or if she has DEAR KEN — Be polite and gra- from the premises, because to CINCINNATI (AP) — on Tuesday. It's not clear some psychological issues cious. Do not raise the subject do so would be an overreac- The Cincinnati Zoo says its how many videos are surrounding food. I am tired of the American Revolution, tion. popular baby hippo will planned or how regularly of this routine. Is there any because I am quite sure they Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van star in an internet video they will be produced. way I can ask her to stop are already well aware of it. Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and series called "The Fiona Fiona has already gar- without hurting her feelings? To smile and say, "It's nice to was founded by her mother, Pauline Phil- Show" starting next week. nered millions of views on Sick of hearing it in Idaho meet you," would not dishon- lips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAb- The zoo says the first the zoo's Facebook page by.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA video will be available on since her premature birth or your ancestors or embar- 90069. DEAR SICK — I can see how sit- rass the sponsors of the sym- the show's Facebook page in January. THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 | A5 PANORAMA Call Ivy Moore at (803) 774-1221 | E-mail: [email protected] Romantic comedy opens SLT season Classic explores serious issues with laughter throughout BY IVY MOORE [email protected] pposites are said to at- tract, but can a couple’s O initial attraction grow into a healthy, lasting relationship?

Corie and Paul Bratter, who have been married for less than two weeks, face that situation in Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park,” the romantic comedy that opens Sumter Little The- atre’s 2017-18 season Thursday night. In the play, vivacious free-spirit Corie, played by Kendall Jones, and serious-minded Paul, played by Matt Wilt, return from their honeymoon to a small New York apartment — where their furniture has yet to arrive — to learn to navigate a marriage. As the play progresses, the couple find their differences drawing them apart, as she wants to go out and have fun, while her young lawyer husband wants to con- centrate on his career. Things are further complicated with the arrival of Corie’s mother, Ethel Banks, who unlike her daughter, is very conventional. Charlotte Gallagher plays Mrs. Banks, whose life Corie also tries to spice up, main- PHOTOS BY IVY MOORE / THE SUMTER ITEM ly by trying to fix her up with the ec- The cast of Neil Simon’s comedy, “Barefoot in the Park,” pauses for a group photo during a recent rehearsal at Sumter Little Theatre. centric Victor Velasco (Eric Reisneau- On the ladder are Matt Wilt and Kendall Jones, who play newlyweds Paul and Corie; front row from left are Morgan Wood as the tele- er), who lives in the attic, with some phone installer, Eric Reisenauer as Victor Velasco, Charlotte Gallagher as Ethel Banks and Jim Wade as the delivery man. hilarious results. While the play debuted in 1963, direc- Company, where he was in Moliere’s tor Heather Osborne Turner said it’s 2017-18 SEASON SHOWS: “The Imaginary Invalid.” still relevant. Returning to the SLT after a few “What’s really strong about his work • Barefoot in the Park, Thursday through years is Jim Wade, who has acted in Sunday, Sept. 7-10 are Simon’s characters,” she said, “The more than 45 productions. He loves way he portrays conflict and how we • The Great American Trailer Park musical comedy, he said, having played deal with it — he always can deal with Musical, Oct. 19-22 and 26-29 major roles in “Fiddler on the Roof,” serious issues but make the audience • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, “Annie,” “Oklahoma” and other clas- laugh. Nov. 30-Dec. 3 and Dec. 7-10 sics of musical theater. Wade plays the “Whatever the issue is, whether it’s • Five Guys Named Moe, Feb. 8-11 and delivery man, who brings wedding marital problems or whatever serious 15-18, 2018 presents to Corie and Paul. issue is in each of us, he makes us • The Giver, March 22-25 and March 28 - With a set by David Shoemaker, cos- laugh.” April 1, 2018 tumes by Sylvia Pickell and sound by Stage manager Angela Keller added, • La Cage aux Folles, May 24-27 and Mike Bacon, the show will present a re- “The pacing of the play can be quick, May 31 - June 3, 2018 alistic view of the 1960s. then all of a sudden slow down, and he Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” Kendall Jones as Corie tries to get her new has some ‘zingers.’ His characters opens at 8 p.m. Thursday. Production husband’s attention in a scene from “Bare- seem real.” dates are Thursday through Sunday Gallagher said the subject matter of foot in the Park,” as Paul, played by Matt Wilt said. “It’s not farcical or slapstick. and Sept. 7 through 10. Sunday mati- “Barefoot,” is “love, marriage, fami- Wilt, has brought his work home. The It is funny.” nees begin at 3 p.m., all other perfor- lies,” which makes the play resonate newlyweds have moved into a new apart- “There are some poignant mo- mances at 8 p.m. Individual tickets for with audiences. Jones said “Barefoot” ment with no furniture yet, and Corie’s ments,” Reisenauer added. “The char- this show are $20 for adults and $15 for will be particularly interesting and en- mother will soon come for an extended acter development is important. The students, military and seniors. All joyable for “people who’ve been in rela- visit to complicate things further. characters end up in a different place seats are reserved. Contact Sumter Lit- tionships, are ready to get married or than where they began.” tle Theatre, 14 Mood Avenue, at (803) have been married.” “Ask anybody who’s married,” he Gallagher, Jones, Wilt and Reisenau- 775-2150 or at the website, www.sumter- Wilt and Reisenauer commented on said. er have been acting together at SLT for littletheatre.com Simon’s characters and theme. “Human nature doesn’t change,” Rei- several years. Memberships are also available at “We all know weird people,” Wilt senauer said. “Theaters are still put- “We’re not officially a company,” the following levels: said, no doubt referring to Reisenau- ting on Sophocles.” Gallagher said, but added that the ac- PATRON — $100, $80 for student/mili- er’s character, Victor Velasco. Both actors had high praise for their tors have a “familial camaraderie” that tary/senior includes one ticket to each Reisenauer said the play is universal: fellow cast members and director. aids in their character building. She show, name listed in program; “It speaks to issues every couple faces. “They’re all experienced and talent- hopes some new people will audition BENEFACTOR — $200 includes two It’s about two people trying to become ed,” Reisenauer said. “It’s good to be for SLT productions, as did Morgan tickets to each show, name in program; a couple.” able to trust your fellow actors and to Wood, who plays the telephone repair- ANGEL — $500 includes four tickets to “Is it going to work?” Wilt said. A know their interpretation of their man. He will be on the SLT stage for each show, name in program; newlywed himself, Wilt said he can re- characters is good.” the first time. He has previously been ARCHANGEL — $1,000 includes eight late to Paul. “The play holds a mirror up to life,” involved with the S.C. Shakespeare tickets to each show, name in program. Mystery plant related to evening primrose family

BY JOHN NELSON tific name, in a proper sense, for any fruit. A single, starchy seed develops Curator, USC Herbarium plant. Common names, though, are inside the fruit. These are edible, completely up to the imagination (or after being cooked a bit. Bad news, I’m afraid. lack of imagination) of whoever it is This species showed up in New They are interesting little things, wants to talk about a given plant spe- England just after the Civil War, no hard and sharp. Shaped sort of like cies in a vernacular way. And, more doubt as an aquatic garden (aquari- the horns of a bull. But of course, than one plant species, as in this case, um?) plant. As with many cultivated they come from a plant. And if you can have the same common name. aquatic species, it found its way, acci- step on one of these things, it will Here, the name “water chestnut” is dentally or not, into the various water- hurt. Ouch! also used for a completely different ways of New England, and now, much These are the oddly shaped fruits species (a sedge, actually), and this is JOHN NELSON / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM of southern Ontario. There are re- of a curious aquatic plant that is na- the one that you can buy in cans at If you are interested in growing aquatic ports of it as far south as Virginia. For tive to large parts of western Asia the supermarket, the sliced stuff that plants as a hobby, please don’t grow this heaven’s sake, we don’t need yet an- and the warmer parts of Europe. Be- goes so well in Asian stir-fry dishes. mystery plant, advises USC Herbarium cu- other aquatic nuisance, likely to choke cause they are aquatic plants and be- So, I’m sure you will agree with me rator John Nelson. He said there are plen- our lakes, ponds, and rivers, if it ever cause of their odd shape, these little that the best way to refer to plants is ty of native aquatic species that are at- gets introduced. fruits have been termed “water chest- by their scientific names. tractive, easy to grow, and perhaps most nuts.” And of course, that is a per- Our mystery plant, though, is Answer: “Water caltrop,” Trapa natans importantly, non-invasive. fectly OK common name, because all rather closely related to the various common names are OK, in a sense. members of the evening primrose John Nelson is the curator of the A.C. There are indeed no rules that govern family. It is an absolute aquatic spe- gular, and their leaf stalks tend to be Moore Herbarium at the University of common names for plants (or ani- cies, growing in quiet ponds and swollen, containing air-filled tissues South Carolina, in the Department of mals), and if you are a faithful reader backwaters, preferring places with that help the plant float. The flowers, Biological Sciences, Columbia SC of this column, you may remember mucky bottoms. The leaves produced produced at the top of the stem, are 29208. As a public service, the Herbari- its author’s near-obsession (complete- below the water are dissected and small, each one with four tiny white um offers free plant identifications. For ly justified, of course) with scientific fern-like. The floating leaves, though, petals, as well as four little stamens. more information, visit www.herbari- names. are much different in shape. Their There is a single ovary, which, of um.org, call (803) 777-8196 or email nel- Again, there can be only one scien- blades are diamond shaped, or trian- course, will yield the odd-looking [email protected]. A6 | SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 LOCAL THE SUMTER ITEM

nor’s School summer programs and the state teacher-of-the-year process YEAR FROM PAGE A1 the performance of the school’s with the state Department of Educa- eighth-grade Quiz Bowl team, which tion. happen in ninth grade counts for he coaches. That team was one win He will also take part in the dis- college, for career and military. They away from making it to the state trict’s Teacher Forum as a vice chair can break the cycle because there competition last year, according to of the political advocacy committee. are resources available, and it’s rela- Lowe. In that role, he will serve to advocate tively easy to do so as long as you Besides working with the Quiz the teaching profession to the Sum- keep your priorities straight.” Bowl team, Lowe’s leadership roles ter County Legislative Delegation In his fourth year as a teacher, all at Mayewood include serving as a and other lawmakers. at Mayewood, Lowe says he can get grade level leader, teacher trainer, A Youngstown, Ohio, native, Lowe most students to want to excel an adviser for various clubs and graduated from the University of through consistent positive feedback helping with the school’s student Akron in 2014 with a bachelor’s de- and encouragement. He says he council. gree in secondary education with a wants to show students they do have Hunter, his principal, says Lowe focus in social studies. He moved to the ability to learn and show them has a passion for education and his Sumter in August of that year to how to do it. students enjoy him as a teacher. begin his teaching career at The “Aha moments,” when stu- “Mr. Lowe is a phenomenal teach- Mayewood. dents understand a new concept, are er,” Hunter said. “He’s always look- The 24-year-old Lowe is thankful rewarding, according to Lowe, but ing to improve as a teacher. ... For for the opportunities he’s had in the he says just as important to him is the students, he makes learning rele- district. what his kids accomplish outside the vant and ties in prior knowledge. He “I’m so grateful that I started my classroom with his help and the as- uses a lot of technology, and he likes career at Mayewood and in Sumter sistance of other Mayewood teach- to understand and get a feel for what County,” he said. “Things haven’t ers. the students enjoy and how they best been perfect by any stretch of the Those accomplishments include learn. He tries to engage all learn- imagination, but there’s definitely BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM one student winning a county-wide ers.” true potential here in Sumter with Mayewood Middle School Social Studies teach- history essay contest, a couple of As the district’s teacher of the the students, teachers and communi- er Zach Lowe discusses his recent selection as students being selected for Gover- year, Lowe will now participate in ty — all across the board.” Sumter School District’s Teacher of the Year.

HOG FROM PAGE A1 whole hog.” Conyers said he has been slowing down on ACADEMICS his appearance as a celebrity chef after doing University in mechanical engineering before his recipe about six times a year, traveling as Thomas Sumter works to bring out the best in going to work at NASA. far away as Denver. each student. Problem and project based learning According to a news release from NASA, “I never thought I would become famous for Conyers learned whole-hog barbecuing at an barbecue. I thought I would become famous for enhances collaboration. Outstanding faculty ensure early age, cooking his first whole hog at age 11, my engineering prowess,” Conyers said. “It’s classroom diﬀerentiation. following a recipe handed down through the funny how the world works.” family for 200 years. Conyers said one of his greatest joys is in- Add to your faith, virtue; and to virtue, “I stuck with whole-hog barbecue because spiring kids in rural settings to understand knowledge. -2 Peter 1:5 back home everybody expects it to be whole that anything is possible. hog,” he said. “If you do whole hog, well, it is a “Kids who may not have the best circum- thing of beauty.” stances, the best background, they can do any- Conyers said cooking a whole hog in New thing,” he said. Orleans was difficult. Cooking barbecue will remain only a side in- “The houses are really close together, kind terest, he said. of like Charleston,” he said. “I really like what I do technically, not to be- After not cooking a whole hog by himself for little barbecue or anything like that,” he said. years, Conyers said it still came out perfect. “I went to school for a long time, and knowing He said that he is becoming adjusted to the where I come from, a lot of people sacrificed a spicier foods of New Orleans; he has not ad- lot of things for me to get where I am today. I justed his recipe. just can’t take that lightly.” “I try to stay true to who I am, a native But he is not likely to rub barbecue off his South Carolinian,” he said. list of things to do. New Orleans doesn’t really have much of a “If it helps the next generation come to barbecue tradition, Conyers said. NASA, from small towns in the rural South, “I would compare them to Charleston, they that could make me change,” he said. are two coastal port cities, they have differ- Conyers said he still visits South Carolina ent kind of foods, and they use a lot of sea- several times a year because his parents and food and things ... and they have barbecue in many relatives still live in the area. New Orleans but they definitely didn’t have “I just take it one day at a time,” he said. Thomas Sumter Academy 5265 Camden Hwy. 806 Universal Dr. Your community Rembert, SC 29128 Columbia, SC 29209 news source 803-499-3378 803-638-4351 Call (803) 774-1200 and subscribe today. Specials FROM THE HELPFUL HARDWARE FOLKS SALE GOOD MONDAY, AUGUST 28 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7 Ventilated Plastic Shelving Unit Ace is the place for all Your Choice 72” x 36” your canning needs. GET OUTSIDE $ 99 SALE$ 99 SALE SALE 6 FREE 29 Your Choice BG86 $ 99 Ace 54" Spring 7 $ 99 Blower • Anti-Vibration Brace Rake or HOUSE SALE 9 System 24" Poly $ 79 $ 99 • Purge Pump Primer Leaf Rake KEY ® 239 • Ball Smooth-Sided Widede 2 Ball® Smooth-Sided Mouth Qt. Jar, Bx/12 Ball ® Wide Mouth Regular Mouth Pt. Jar, • Ball® Smooth-Sided Regulargular Mouth Qt. Jar, Bx/12 MS211 COUPON Jar Lids, Bx/12 Bx/12 Chainsaw • Anti-Vibration System LIMIT 2 PER Also available:: • Stihl ElastoStart Bradford Tru Dillll CUSTOMER Watermelon Heat Rinds Pickless $27999 Expires September 7, 2017 GET READY TO TAILGATE Your Choice SALE$ 99 • Available in Black or 2 pk. 16 Oz. White • 14 oz. can Propane Cylinder 11 • Stops leaks fast $ 99 $ 99 • Portable Gas Grill 6 • Instastart Ignition 12 • 2 Independent Burners Weber Q 1000 ® • Portable Gas Grill Craftsman 16" RoadtripRoadtrip XXcursioncursion • 8 lid colors to choose from • Built In Lid Thermometer Tool Box SALE CCraftsman® 11 Pc. SAE or Craftsman® 10 Pc. SAE or 2 FOR MMetric 1/4" Drive Socket Set $ 00 $ 99 Metric 3/8" Drive Socket Set 5Gal.. 169 $ 99 3 PIECE RV Antifreezee 199 LED FLASHLIGHT • For Fresh Water Supplyplly CAMPING LED • Can be used in RV, GREATGGR BUY BBoat,oat, HHome,ome, anandd PPooloooll YOUR CLEMSON CAROLINA LIGHT SET $ 00 HEADQUARTERS REG. $6.99 Great Stuff™ $ 00 3 • Gaps & Cracks or Big Foam Gap Filler Foam Sealant REG. $9.99.99 • 12 Oz. 4 $299 40 W Wesmark Blvd. • 803-773-3397 ❘ 350 Pinewood Rd • 803-774-2275 320 W. Liberty St. • 803-773-9381 ❘ 110 N. Brooks St. • Manning • 803-435-2651 THE SUMTER ITEM PAID ADVERTISEMENT SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 | A7

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — “They want the president’s The Republican National agenda passed. They blame Committee walked the tight- Congress.” rope Friday in carefully but While Trump and Senate resolutely denouncing white Majority Leader Mitch McCo- supremacist groups without nnell have feuded before and criticizing President Trump, since the failed health care who waffled in his own state- vote in July, there was little ments in the wake of the talk in Nashville of dumping deadly clash in Virginia this the veteran Kentucky senator month. as leader. Meeting in Nashville, Ten- “I’m not ready to abandon nessee, the RNC approved a McConnell,” Pennsylvania’s raft of resolutions, including DiGiorgio said. “But I would one asserting “Nazis, the urge him to come together KKK, white supremacists and and get this done.” others are repulsive, evil and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Trump has complained have no fruitful place in the People talk before the start of the meeting of the standing commit- about McConnell and other United States.” tee on rules at the Republican National Committee summer meeting Republican senators who have And while the vote was last week in Nashville, Tennessee. criticized the president or op- unanimous, some members posed his efforts. He notably had grumbled the resolution Priebus, the former RNC terrorist cells. pointed to Sens. John McCain was unnecessary and reflect- chairman, as Trump’s chief The party’s robust $87 mil- and Jeff Flake, Arizona Re- ed unnecessary defensiveness. of staff. lion raised to date — dwarfing publicans, during an angry Vestco “It’s amazing that we have “The president was not what Democrats have raised speech to supporters in Phoe- been lured into this argument wrong to point out what the — has also lifted spirits, as nix on Tuesday. that we’re not racists. It’s ab- media has failed to point out,” has improving economic con- Trump’s intraparty attacks Southland surd,” said Colorado Republi- that counter-protesters also fidence. have some GOP strategists can Chairman Jeff Hays. “came for a battle” in Charlot- The consensus in Nashville worried that the fighting Palmetto “Why would we feel com- tesville, said Pennsylvania Re- is that the Republican-con- could harm Republicans’ pelled to do that?” publican Chairman Val Di- trolled Congress, not Trump, chances of holding the Senate Properties The sentiment reflects a dif- Giorgio. has let down the party. in next year’s midterm elec- ference between RNC leaders DiGiorgio stood by the “There is a level of frustra- tions, though that would re- concerned about the party’s “many sides” comment tion that Congress didn’t require Democrats to retain al- AND image in light of President Trump made immediately peal and replace Obamacare,” most all of the 10 seats they Trump’s latest rhetorical after the clash in Virginia, in Ohio Republican Party Chair- occupy in states Trump won Lafayette thicket and newer more ar- which a car was driven into a woman Jane Timken said. last year. dently pro-Trump state Re- crowd of counter-protesters, publican leaders who say such killing a woman. The presi- Gold a statement appears defensive. dent was criticized harshly by Robinson wins portion of contest But this was a priority for both Republicans and Demo- & Silver Chairwoman Ronna Romney crats because he didn’t imme- McDaniel, as well as for com- diately denounce the white mittee members who were nationalist groups. openly bothered by Trump’s There was palpable con- 480 E. initial resistance to singling tempt in the conference room out the racist groups after the for counter-protesters who LIBERTY Charlottesville violence. were ready to fight. RNC mem- Hearing about the grum- ber Morton Blackwell, who af- STREET bling, McDaniel made the firmed his support for the res- rounds Friday morning to re- olution, said “Every person (Inside the inforce with members that the who came to Charlottesville in- Coca-Cola measure was a priority. tending violence was evil.” building) “Every day, I wake up proud Bill Palatucci, a RNC com- that we’re the party of Lin- mitteeman from New Jersey coln,” McDaniel told the com- who sponsored the resolution, mittee Friday. “Condemning said it was important for the violence is not a Republican committee to formally de- or Democratic issue. It is an nounce white supremacists. Cash for American issue.” Palatucci said, “I think he got Despite the resolution, there it wrong, in regards to Charlot- doesn’t appear to be a soften- tesville,” when Trump said ing of support for the presi- during a free-wheeling, defiant GOLD dent within the party’s na- news conference that there tional organization. were “very fine people on both AND Rather, what was to be a sides” at the demonstration. sleepy, pro-forma late sum- But even Palatucci, who SILVER mer gathering seemed to was a devout supporter of spark renewed backing for the New Jersey Gov. Chris Chris- president despite a series of tie’s 2016 presidential cam- recent setbacks: the GOP’s paign, said, “I support the stunning failure to repeal and president’s agenda.” He cited replace “Obamacare”; the fu- deregulation measures rious backlash over his com- Trump has signed and the ments about the white su- president’s plan, outlined Denise Robinson, won a portion of The Sumter Item Vacation Giveaway contest. She is seen premacist rally in Charlottes- Monday, to send additional receiving her free vacation from Brad Beasley, of Discount Furniture Outlet, where her name was drawn. Robinson won a free vacation that includes three days and two nights of ville, Virginia; and the depar- U.S. troops to Afghanistan to accommodation for two adults and as many as three children, a free breakfast and a round of ture of crowd favorite Reince revive the effort to root out golf or ski lift tickets for two people.

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Lee and the monument were junked or group wants to rename Fa- Stonewall Jackson. consigned to a museum. neuil Hall, the Colonial meet- The national soul-searching “By taking monuments ing place nicknamed the “Cra- about whether to take down down or hiding them away, we dle of Liberty” because mer- monuments to the Confedera- facilitate forgetting,” said Al- chant Peter Faneuil had ties to cy’s demigods has extended to fred Brophy, a law professor at the slave trade. In Philadel- other historical figures ac- the University of Alabama phia, a city councilwoman is cused of wrongdoing, includ- who has been studying the leading the push to take down ing Christopher Columbus issue. “It purchases absolution a likeness of Rizzo, the tough- (brutality toward Native too inexpensively. There is a on-crime mayor and police Americans), the man for value in owning our history.” commissioner during the 1960s whom Boston’s Faneuil Hall is Monuments to Confederate- and ’70s who reigned over a named (slave trader) and for- era figures have been slowly police force widely seen as mer Philadelphia Mayor coming down across the coun- brutal and racist. Frank Rizzo (bigotry). try since the 2015 fatal shoot- Also under scrutiny is a AP FILE PHOTO Historians interviewed by ing of nine black parishioners monument in New York’s Cen- Traffic goes around New York’s Columbus Circle and its 70-foot-tall The Associated Press offered at a church in Charleston, tral Park to J. Marion Sims, a column topped by a statue of Christopher Columbus in 2008. When varying thoughts about where South Carolina, by a 23-year- 19th-century physician who the average person thinks of Christopher Columbus, they think of the exactly the line should be old white racist. But after the developed pioneering tech- man that “Discovered America,” not a person who dealt brutally with drawn in judging someone’s violence that erupted in Char- niques in gynecology by oper- the people living on the land he found. statue worthiness, but they lottesville, Virginia, this month ating on slave women. agreed on one thing: Scrapping during a white-supremacist In New Mexico, a statue of a monument is not a decision protest against the removal of Spanish conquistador Juan de that should be made in haste a Lee statue, the movement Onate is under attack because during political fervor. picked up steam. he was said to be ruthless in “If we do this in some willy- In New York, Democratic controlling the native popula- nilly way, we will regret it,” Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered a tion. In Chicago, protesters said Yale University historian 90-day review of “symbols of want to remove a likeness of David Blight, an expert on hate” on city property, arguing aviator Italo Balbo because it slavery. “I am very wary of a that one of the first that was a gift from Italian dictator rush to judgment about what should go is a plaque to Benito Mussolini. we hate and what we love and Philippe Petain, a World War I Some historians said the de- what we despise and what hero later convicted of treason bate itself is a good thing. we’re offended by.” for heading the collaboration- “I find it very exciting and Blight and other historians ist Vichy government in Nazi- refreshing that Americans said the way to determine occupied France during World are revisiting their history whether to remove these mon- War II. and questioning just why we uments, Confederate and oth- Activists in New York and honor some people, some It’s Not To Late... erwise, is through discussions San Jose, California, are tar- events, and not others,” said that weigh many factors, geting statues of Columbus, Don Doyle, a professor of his- among them: the history be- who is seen as a hero to many, tory at the University of hind when and why the monu- particularly Italian-Ameri- South Carolina. “It is a ment was built, where it’s cans, but a murderous coloniz- healthy reminder that histo- placed, the subject’s contribu- er to Native Americans and ry, as the search for under- tion to society weighed against others. standing of the past, must al- the alleged wrongdoing and Some question where will it ways challenge public history QXPreschool,E4 XCombination 2PDX(ages 2-5)QXLyrical the artistic value of the monu- end. 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COMMENTARY Be a good steward of Earth’s critters uring the weekend, dicament was God’s reminder my husband and I to me that each of us has a took our little rat, role to play, too, if we can Charlie, to be eutha- help. Dnized to end his pain from Later in the day, I passed cancer. He had a tumor and the pond on Henderson Street, we knew he’d been suffering, and two Canada geese were and recently he didn’t want to trying to cross from one side eat or drink on his own any of the street to the other. As I longer. slowed down to wait, someone When I was younger, my in an SUV barreled down the dad was al- road toward us, barely slowed ways the down and honked at them to brave soul move. who took our I thought, “Couldn’t you dear pets to wait for five seconds to allow the veterinar- them to pass safely? Why the ian one last rush?” time. This We ought to think about time, it was how our actions can harm Melanie my turn, and others. If one goose had been Smith it was diffi- hit, the other would lose its GUEST COMMENTARY cult waiting mate. These geese mate for there in the vet’s office for life, and so from this pair what we knew would come. there would be no more fuzzy I know what you’re think- goslings we all love to coo over ing. in springtime. Thankfully the “It’s just a rat.” geese weren’t hit. Real reason Trump No, Charlie felt pain, hun- Animals aren’t living on the ger, happiness (most often same hectic pace of life we all from oats and pasta, his favor- seem to, and that means we ite foods) and comfort like should try to be patient with your dog or cat or any other them. animal God has made. His fa- Finally, when I went into a is not a Republican vorite spot to curl up was a local store with my sister that leopard-print hammock hang- evening, an employee rushed BY JOHN C. DANFORTH al structure and a Bill of It isn’t a matter of occa- ing from the top floor of their outside about 8:45 p.m. carry- Special to The Sumter Item Rights that would accommo- sional asides, or indiscreet cage. ing a dragonfly and said, “He date within one nation all slips of the tongue uttered I believe we’re to be stew- doesn’t have much longer!” Many have said that Pres- manner of interests and at unguarded moments. ards of all animals on this She wanted to put it outside ident Trump isn’t a Republi- opinions. Americans honor Trump is always eager to Earth and to do what’s right right away and even said it can. They are correct, but that principle in the nation- tell people that they don’t for them, and that means was a sweet little thing. for a reason more funda- al motto on the presidential belong here, whether it’s ending their suffering if we Even an insect’s life has mental than those usually seal: “e pluribus unum” — Mexicans, Muslims, trans- can. I don’t think we should meaning and is worth saving. given. Some focus on “out of many, one.” Today, gender people or another diminish the worth of any I think I overheard the em- Trump’s differences from the United States is far group. His message is, “You animal because it happens to ployee’s name as Cindy. mainstream GOP policies, more diverse than when we are not one of us,” the oppo- be small, slimy, scaly, stinky I think God showed me all but the party is broad were a nation of 3 million site of “e pluribus unum.” or not cuddly. All have a role four situations with these lit- enough to embrace different people, but the principle re- And when he has the oppor- to play on our Earth, and I tle critters Saturday morning views, and Trump agrees mains the same: We are of tunity to unite Americans, believe God gave them all a for a reason, and I think ani- with most Republicans on many different back- to inspire us, to call out the purpose. And I think God mals have a lot to teach us many issues. Others point grounds, beliefs, races and most hateful among us, the pays attention to how we be- about life. to the insults he regularly creeds, and we are one. KKK and the neo-Nazis, he have as stewards of our He said in Job 12:7-10, directs at party members The Republican Party has refuses. Earth. “Ask the animals, and they and leaders, but Trump is a long history of standing To my fellow Republicans: Almost immediately on Sat- will teach you, or the birds not the first to promote self for a united country. Theo- We cannot allow Donald urday after we returned home of the air, and they will tell above party. The fundamen- dore Roosevelt raised up the Trump to redefine the Re- from the vet’s office, some- you; or speak to the earth, tal reason Trump isn’t a Re- ordinary people of his day publican Party. That is what thing else reminded me of and it will teach you, or let publican is far bigger than and championed their cause he is doing, as long as we stewardship. As I set down the fish of the sea inform words or policies. He stands against abusive trusts. give the impression by our Charlie’s basket and walked you. Which of these does not in opposition to the found- Dwight Eisenhower used silence that his words are into the kitchen, I looked up know that the hand of the ing principle of our party — the army to integrate a Lit- our words and his actions and noticed a baby green Lord has done this? In his that of a united country. tle Rock high school. George are our actions. We cannot anole lizard hanging in a spi- hand is the life of every We are the party of Abra- H.W. Bush signed the most allow that impression to go der’s web outside my kitchen creature and the breath of ham Lincoln, and our important civil rights legis- unchallenged. window. all mankind.” founding principle is our lation in more than a quar- As has been true since Its chest was moving slight- Thank you, Dr. Chris Ge- commitment to holding the ter-century, a bill authored our beginning, we Republi- ly, so I was sure it was still rard of Advanced Veterinary nation together. This by Republican senators. cans are the party of Lin- alive. Hospital, for your understand- brought us into being just George W. Bush stood be- coln, the party of the Union. I hurried outside with our ing and compassion, and before the Civil War. The fore Congress and the na- We believe in our founding old broom and carefully thank you also to Cindy for first resolution of the plat- tion and defended Muslims principle. We are proud of plucked him from the silken your rescue of the dragonfly. form at the party’s first na- after 9/11. Our record hasn’t our illustrious history. We threads with the end of the Thank you for being good tional convention states in been perfect. When we have believe that we are an essen- broom. I brushed away stewards and seeing there was part that “the union of the pushed the agenda of the tial part of present-day some web and debris, and a need for your help. States must and shall be Christian right, we have American politics. Our after a minute or so, the preserved.” The issue then seemed to exclude people country needs a responsibly tiny lizard seemed to realize Melanie Smith works as an ed- was whether we were one who don’t share our reli- conservative party. But our it was free and hopped from itor and designer for The Sum- nation called the United gious beliefs. We have party has been corrupted by my hand into one of the ter Item. In her spare time, she States or an assortment of seemed unfriendly to gay this hateful man, and it is bushes along our deck. enjoys trying to tame her yard, sovereign states, each free Americans. But our long now in peril. I realized we had set two spending time with her hus- to go its own way. Lincoln history has been to uphold In honor of our past and small animals free that morn- band and pets and taking pho- believed that we were one the dignity of all of God’s in belief in our future, for ing, only in very different tographs with the Sumter Digi- nation, and he led us in a people and to build a coun- the sake of our party and ways. I think the lizard’s pre- tal Camera Club. war to preserve the Union. try welcoming to all. our nation, we Republicans That founding principle Now comes Trump, who must disassociate ourselves of the party is also a found- is exactly what Republicans from Trump by expressing ing principle of the United are not, who is exactly what our opposition to his divi- States. Even when we were we have opposed in our 160- sive tactics and by clearly a tiny fraction of our pres- year history. We are the and strongly insisting that ent size and breadth, the party of the Union, and he he does not represent what framers of our Constitution is the most divisive presi- it means to be a Republican. understood the need for dent in our history. There holding ourselves together, hasn’t been a more divisive John C. Danforth was a Re- whatever our differences. person in national politics publican U.S. senator from They created a constitution- since George Wallace. Missouri from 1976 to 1995.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS An oil refinery flare, right, continues to burn through wind and rain as Hurricane Harvey hits Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday. Storm closes key oil and gas operations along Gulf Coast

DALLAS (AP) — Key oil and gas facilities along the Texas Gulf Coast have temporarily shut down as Hurri- cane Harvey pounds the region with torrential rain and high winds, virtually assuring gasoline prices will rise in the storm’s aftermath. Even before Harvey made landfall late Friday, dozens of oil and gas platforms had been evacuated, at least three refineries had closed and at least two petrochemical plants THE ASSOCIATED PRESS had suspended operations. A traffic signal topped by the winds of Hurricane Harvey lies in an intersection of downtown Corpus Chris- How soon they reopen depends on the severity of flood- ti, Texas, on Saturday. Harvey has been further downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane as it churns slowly ing and the resumption of power to the areas. Experts say inland from the Texas Gulf Coast, already depositing more than 9 inches of rain in South Texas. it’s still too early to say, with the storm still moving through the region. But they believe gas prices will increase 5 cents to 25 cents per gallon. Texas gets pummeled by Category 4 hurricane Hurricane Harvey also continued to take a toll on U.S. air travel Saturday, with more than 960 flight cancellations CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Hurricane On Friday, Rockport Mayor Pro Tem Patrick as of midday, according to FlightAware. Nearly 800 of the Harvey rolled over the Texas Gulf Coast on Rios offered ominous advice, telling the station cancelled flights were scheduled to either depart from or Saturday, smashing homes and businesses and that people who chose not to evacuate should land at Houston’s two airports. lashing the shore with wind and rain so in- mark their arm with a Sharpie pen, implying The shipping industry also is expected to be disrupted tense that drivers were forced off the road be- that the marks would make it easier for rescu- by the worst hurricane to hit the refinery-rich Texas coast cause they could not see in front of them. ers to identify them. in more than 50 years. The fiercest hurricane to hit the U.S. in more In the storm’s immediate aftermath, the Nearly one-third of the nation’s refining capacity sits in than a decade came ashore late Friday about Coast Guard sent two helicopters to try to res- low-lying areas along the coast from Corpus Christi, 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi as a mam- cue the crews of three tugboats reported in Texas, to Lake Charles, Louisiana. moth Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds. It distress in a channel near Port Aransas. And Several refineries at greatest risk of suffering a direct weakened overnight to Category 1 and then to about 4,500 inmates were evacuated from three strike from high winds have already shut down, but it is a tropical storm. state prisons in Brazoria County south of the potential for flooding in the Houston and Beaumont, But the system’s most destructive powers Houston because the nearby Brazos River was Texas, areas that could really pinch gasoline supplies. were just beginning. Rainfall that will contin- rising. Flooding and power outages caused by a storm surge ue for days could dump more than 40 inches of By early Saturday afternoon, Harvey had are considered the biggest risk. water and inundate many communities, in- weakened to a tropical storm. Its maximum “The biggest driver of how much this will increase gas pric- cluding dangerously flood-prone Houston, the sustained winds had fallen to about 70 mph, es is how much rain falls in Houston during the next three nation’s fourth-largest city. and the storm was centered about 60 miles days,” Andy Lipow, president of consultant Lipow Oil Associ- “Our focus is shifting to the extreme and po- southeast of San Antonio. It was moving north ates, said Saturday. “We are in a wait-and-watch mode.” tentially historic levels of flooding that we at 2 mph, the hurricane center said. For now, Lipow is predicting gasoline prices will rise 10 could see,” said Eric Blake, a specialist at the The hurricane posed the first major emer- cents per gallon, east of the Rockies. National Hurricane Center in Miami. gency management test of President Trump’s Tom Kloza, an analyst for the Oil Price Information Ser- No deaths were immediately reported. High administration. The president signed a federal vice, predicts that prices could rise by up to 25 cents a gal- winds kept emergency crews out of many plac- disaster declaration for coastal counties Friday lon, but that an increase of 5 cents to 15 cents is more like- es, and authorities said it could be hours be- night. ly, assuming that the hurricane doesn’t cause lasting dam- fore emergency teams are able to fully assess In Corpus Christi, the major city closest to age to refineries. damage. the storm’s center, wind whipped palm trees Flint Hills Resources announced that it would shutter a By dawn, nearly 300,000 consumers were and stinging sheets of horizontal rain slapped refinery before Harvey hit and Valero Energy Corp. said it without power in the coastal region, and near- against hotels and office buildings along the was closing two facilities in Corpus Christi. ly 20 inches of rain had fallen in some places. seawall as the storm made landfall. The prospect of supply interruptions sent gasoline fu- The mayor of Rockport, a coastal city of Fueled by warm Gulf of Mexico waters, Har- tures to $1.74 a gallon, their highest level since April, be- about 10,000 that was directly in the storm’s vey grew rapidly, accelerating from a Category fore they retreated to around $1.67 by Friday afternoon. path, said his community took a blow “right on 1 early Friday morning to a Category 4 by eve- In addition to the refinery closures, Formosa Plastics the nose” that left “widespread devastation,” ning. shut its petrochemical plant in Point Comfort, Texas, and including homes, businesses and schools that Its transformation from an ordinary storm OxyChem suspended operations at its petrochemical plant were heavily damaged. Some structures were to a life-threatening behemoth took only 56 in Ingleside, Texas, according to Platts, an S&P Global di- destroyed. hours, an incredibly fast intensification. vision that tracks the commodities and energy industry. Mayor Charles “C.J.” Wax told The Weather Harvey came ashore as the fiercest hurri- Oil and gas companies have been evacuating workers Channel that the city’s emergency response cane to hit the U.S. in 13 years and the stron- from oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, and that is system had been hampered by the loss of cell- gest to strike Texas since 1961’s Hurricane crimping the flow of oil and gas. As of Friday, the U.S. Bu- phone service and other forms of communica- Carla, the most powerful Texas hurricane on reau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said work- tion. record. ers had been removed from 86 of the 737 manned plat- About 10 people were taken to the county jail Harvey is the first significant hurricane to forms used to pump oil and gas from beneath the Gulf. for treatment after the roof of a senior housing hit Texas since Ike in September 2008 brought The agency estimated that platforms accounting for complex collapsed, television station KIII re- winds of 110 mph to the Galveston and Hous- about 22 percent of oil production and 23 percent of natu- ported. ton areas, inflicting $22 billion in damage. ral gas output in the Gulf had been shut down.

York. Born in Bronx, New Jr. (Julie) of Sumter, Cheryl Richburg Drive, Manning. OBITUARIES York, he was a son of Clarita Summers (Marty) of Pawley’s These services have been KENNETH E. CLARK Diane Jones and her husband, Island, Paulette Smith (Mark) entrusted to Samuels Funeral (Barbara), Clark Gray (Gin- the late Anthony Hilliard. of Piedmont, Vickie Holland Home LLC of Manning. Kenneth Eugene Clark, 88, ger), Deslyn McLeod (Levi), The family will receive (Richard) of St. George, Kevin husband of Lucille “Lucy” Bailey Earl (Jeremy), Bobby friends at the home of Mrs. Scarborough (Marita) of Sum- MELVIN RITTER SMITH Osteen Clark, died Saturday, Ashba, and Hannah Ashba; 20 Deloris Cook, 402 Bagnal merville and Mark Scarbor- BISHOPVILLE — Funeral August 26, 2017, great-grandchildren; one Drive, Manning. ough (Trina) of Sumter; 44 services for Melvin Ritter at a local nursing great-great granddaughter; Professional Services en- grandchildren; 49 great- Smith, 95, who died peacefully facility. and a number of nieces, neph- trusted to Dyson’s Home for grandchildren; eight great- on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, will Born in ews and other extended fami- Funerals, 237 Main St., Sum- great-grandchildren; four be held at 3 p.m. today at Ash- Abilene, Kansas, ly members. merton SC. 803-485-4280. brothers; and a sister, all of wood Baptist Church. The he was a son of He was preceded in death Sumter. Rev. Paul Atkinson will offici- the late Paul by a son, Kenneth E. Clark Jr., JOHNNY THOMAS JR. She was preceded in death ate, with burial to follow at CLARK Samuel Clark a brother, Donald Clark, and a Johnny Thomas Jr., 77, hus- by two grandchildren, a sister the church cemetery. Bobby and Reta Woody sister, Kathleen Clark Freauf. band of Bertha Kelly Thomas and three brothers. Lee Smith will be assisting at Clark. Mr. Clark Funeral services will be and son of the late Johnny A funeral service will be the graveside. was a member of Alice Drive held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Thomas Sr. and Dollie Boyd held at 2 p.m. on Monday at The family will receive Baptist Church. He served in Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Fu- Thomas, was born on Aug. 14, Lakewood Baptist Church, friends following the service. the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air neral Home Chapel, with the 1940, in Bishopville. He de- with the Rev. Harry Scarbor- Hancock-Elmore-Hill Fu- Force and was a veteran of Rev. Dr. Clay Smith officiat- parted this life on Friday, ough, the Rev. Tim Hinson neral Home is serving the World War II and the Korean ing. Burial, with military hon- Aug. 25, 2017, at W.J.B. Dorn and the Rev. Sammy Thomp- family. Conflict. ors, will be in the Evergreen VA Medical Center, Columbia. son officiating. Memorials may be made to He was a lifelong farmer, Memorial Park Cemetery. Family will be receiving The family will receive The Gideons International, raised quail for Manchester Pallbearers will be his friends at the home 418 Love friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Processing Center, P.O. Box Farms, and retired from Sum- grandsons. Street, Sumter. Monday at Lakewood Baptist 97251, Washington, D.C. 20090- ter Packaging Corp. Honorary pallbearers will Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Church and other times at the 7251. Mr. Clark enjoyed his fami- be members of the B.C. Long Main St., Sumter, is in charge home, 4605 Wrangler Trail, Born in Patrick, he was the ly and friends. He loved to Sunday school class at Alice of arrangements. Sumter. fourth of six children of the sing and play the harmonica, Drive Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memori- late William R. and Thelma served as Music Director at The family will receive CARRA ANN SCARBOROUGH als may be made to Lakewood Scott Smith. He was a deacon Providence Baptist Church, friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Mon- Carra Ann Scarborough, 84, Baptist Church, 3140 Naza- of Ashwood Baptist Church and as a deacon at Bethel day at Elmore-Cannon-Ste- wife of the Rev. James W. rene Church Road, Sumter SC and a member of the Wood- Baptist Church. He was an phens Funeral Home and Scarborough Sr., died on 29150. men of the World. He retired avid fan of the University of other times at the home. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens from DuPont after 33 years of South Carolina football team. Memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Richland in Funeral Home and Crematori- service as a tech lab techni- Survivors include his wife the Building Fund of Alice Columbia. um of Sumter is in charge of cian. He served his country of 65 years; five daughters: Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Born on May 1, 1933, in the arrangements. during World World II in the Darlene Geddings (Phillip) of Loring Mill Road, Sumter SC Sumter, she was a daughter of United States Army, serving Sumter, Becky McCrary 29150. the late Etson and Annie PAUL A. GRAHAM in Italy, Sicily, Africa and Ger- (Scott) of Simpsonville, Loret- Elmore-Cannon-Stephens McLeod Rogers. She was a MANNING — Paul Alexan- many. He was an avid camper ta Thompson (Stacy) of Sum- Funeral Home and crematori- member of Lakewood Baptist der Graham, 75, husband of who loved to fish and hunt. ter, Bo Fowler (Michael) of um of Sumter is in charge of Church. Daisy Conyers Graham, died He is survived by his sons, Little Rock, Arkansas, and the arrangements. Survivors include her hus- on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Bobby Lee (Nancy) Smith of Candy Ashba (Bob) of Sum- band of 69 years of the home; McLeod Health, Florence. Lugoff and Don (Donna R. merton; 12 grandchildren, VINCENT HILLIARD nine children, David Scarbor- He was born on July 23, Kea-Smith) Smith of Camden; Stacy Sease (David), Melissa BRONX, N.Y. — Mr. Vincent ough (Dorothy) of Goose 1942, in Alcolu, a son of Pau- daughter, Annette S. (Steve) Spencer (Bob), Kirk Geddings K. Hilliard, age 53, entered Creek, Ricky Scarborough line Graham Blackwell and Blankenship of Olanta; and (Christy), Paul Geddings, into eternal rest on Tuesday, (Sandie) of La Porte, Texas, the late Drayton Graham. eight grandchildren; 15 great- Troy Weymouth, Laura Aug. 22, 2017, at Montefiore Sandra Jeffcoat (Robert) of St. The family is receiving grandchildren; and four great- Gaines (Jason), William Gray Medical Center, Bronx, New Stephens, James Scarborough friends at his residence, 131 great-grandchildren. THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL | NATION SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 | A15 SUV rolls over on Liberty

PHOTOS BY JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM Sumter Police are continuing to investigate what caused a collision that happened at about 10:50 a.m. Saturday near the bottom of the bridge at Lafayette Drive and Liberty Street. The 65-year-old driver of a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer and the 42-year-old driver of a 2002 Buick LeSabre were involved. The driver of the Chevrolet was transported by helicopter to a Columbia-area hospital. Her condition was not immediately available. The occupants of the Chevrolet — a 19-year-old and a 1- and 2-year-old — and the driver of the Buick were all taken to Palmetto Health Tuomey and are reported to be OK. A first responder helps remove a woman from the rollover accident. Statue of rights leader rises as other icons fall in South

ATLANTA (AP) — The sculpted clay mixed reactions because of that histo- ment for the statue, at no cost. was dry and the bronze would soon be ry. But he’s still hoping most will con- Smyre said the estate never asked cast, but artist Martin Dawe still clude: “That looks like him.” for a financial commitment to use found himself waking with a start be- A reflection of epochal changes, the King’s image and he thinks King’s fore dawn, worried that he didn’t get civil rights leader’s statue is going up children deserved to be involved. the details of the famous man’s face in his Southern hometown at a time Smyre and Republican Rep. Joe exactly right. when monuments honoring Civil War Wilkinson began seeking donors to On Monday, Dawe will find out if he Confederates are coming down in cover the estimated $100,000 expense. succeeded when officials unveil his many other places across the South. By early July of 2015, King’s estate statue of civil rights leader Martin Lu- Less than two miles from King’s signed off on a design proposal from ther King Jr. on the Georgia state Cap- birthplace, Georgia’s state Capitol has artist Andy Davis. itol’s grounds for the 54th anniversary held only one representation of the But within days of getting the OK to of the March on Washington. civil rights icon and Nobel laureate start his work, Davis was fatally in- Getting to this point was a three- since 1974 — a painting. Black law- jured when an alleged drunk driver year struggle over multiple hurdles. makers lobbied without success for collided with his motorcycle. Officials Officials had to negotiate with King’s years to install a statue on the had to start over. family for the right to use his image. grounds commemorating him. It took almost a year to narrow Then an artist was selected for the Then, in late 2013, Republican Gov. down the hundreds of artist portfolios project, only to be killed in a motorcy- Nathan Deal ordered the statue of that poured in after Davis’ death, in- cle accident. After a lengthy screen- white supremacist Tom Watson — a terview four finalists and select a new ing, Dawe was chosen to replace him. Georgia political leader in the late artist. That delay ballooned the cost to Then came the artistic challenge. 1800s and early 1900s — removed from $300,000. “It’s the most difficult portrait I’ve the Capitol lawn. Last January, nearly three years ever done in my whole career,” Dawe On the 2014 national holiday bearing after the statue was proposed, Dawe said this month at his Atlanta studio. King’s name, Deal visited the historic THE ASSOCIATED PRESS actually began crafting it. “He has very elusive features. He has Ebenezer Baptist Church where King A closeup look at the model of a statue In the finished piece, Dawe aimed for a very distinct profile but no over preached and promised to “find an ap- artist Martin Dawe sculpted paying trib- an expression just short of a smile but strong characteristic like some histori- propriate way” to honor him at the ute to civil rights leader Martin Luther “hopeful” and “deep in thought.” Once cal figures.” Capitol. King Jr. The statue will be installed and in place, the completed statue’s head Dawe knew other tributes to King King’s family is fiercely protective unveiled on the state Capitol grounds on will be turned slightly, gazing toward had been criticized and he set one of his name, image, words and more. Monday in Atlanta. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Dawe goal: Make the 8-foot statue look simi- Within weeks, an attorney represent- hopes the slight tilt inspires viewers to lar to the man. ing the estate warned the governor’s ed Rep. Calvin Smyre, a black Demo- ask themselves: “What is he thinking?” People have their own image of chief of staff that permission for such crat from Columbus and longest-serv- Smyre, at least, said the final result King, Dawe said, from a favorite photo a statue would be required. ing member of the House, as a liaison was “well worth the efforts.” perhaps or a personal glimpse caught Lawmakers approved a resolution to the family. The state and the King “I’m ecstatic, I’m relieved,” he said. in childhood. He said he’s prepared for proposing the statue and Deal appoint- estate ultimately came to an agree- “This is something that’s overdue.”

fund balance back up. The up to more appropriate levels. tee has still not been finalized, BLUEPRINT FROM PAGE A1 school board’s advisory fi- The board voted down that according to a district spokes- nance committee is also in motion for now in a split vote person. School Board meeting to be support of restoring the fund in late April. Like all board meetings, held at the district office. WANT TO GO? balance, based on discussions However, the board did say Monday’s work session is The meeting will actually WHAT: Sumter School District’s in its last meeting Aug. 10. at the time it would establish open to the public, but public be the trustees’ regular Board of Trustees’ meeting District cost-saving mea- an 11-member committee to participation is not on the monthly work session, and sures will likely include con- gather the public’s input and agenda. The meeting at the WHEN: 6 p.m. on Monday Halligan’s firm will provide sideration of closing low-en- opinion on the impact of district office, 1345 Wilson legal advice to the board on WHERE: District office, 1345 rollment schools. school closures. Hall Road, is set to begin at 6 various matters regarding the Wilson Hall Road During his time with the As of Friday, that commit- p.m. district’s financial position, district, financial consultant according to the agenda. Scott Allan recommended the Those discussions will be held for the district’s $131 million board close two schools — EXCEPTIONAL in executive session behind budget for this fiscal year Mayewood Middle and F.J. De- closed doors, but Halligan translates to $10.9 million. Laine Elementary — at the EXCITING does anticipate a public state- In part because of its low end of last school year to ment will be released at some fund balance, the state De- build the fund balance back point relatively soon. partment of Education placed EXPERIENCED The district’s financial diffi- the district under a caution- culties first came to light in ary “fiscal watch” in July. Ac- December with the release of cording to Halligan, the new the 2016 audit report, which law formally develops a struc- revealed the district overspent ture, through the state De- by $6.2 million that year and partment of Education, where Homeowners 2500 Lin-Do Court had an ending general fund over a period of time school Sumter, SC 29150 balance on June 30, 2016, of districts develop sound finan- and Rentersnters 803-469-4490 $106,449 — a critically low cial practices to improve their level, according to the dis- financial position. Insurance,Insurance, totoo.o trict’s auditor. “The district is clearly After an emergency finan- under the fund-balance levels cial plan was implemented in established in the law,” Halli- January, the district does gan said. project to end fiscal year 2017, Halligan noted, however, after all accruals, with a year- the district now has much im- end surplus of about $405,964, proved financial controls in according to Chief Financial place, after working with a fi- Get a quote today. Officer Chris Griner. nancial consultant for close to Life is full of choices, but choosing the right senior That total for fiscal 2017 will seven months and with the living community should be EASY! be added to the ending fund hiring of a new CFO in Griner LocalLocal OfficOfficee balance from fiscal 2016 to in July. The district operated EXCEPTIONAL give the district a projected without a CFO for two years. – All Day Dining Featuring total ending fund balance as According to Halligan and Regional Cuisine and Signature Recipes of June 30, 2017, of $512,413. board Chairman the Rev. 803-938-8200803-938-8200 EXCITING - Award-winning Lifestyle360 That general fund balance Daryl McGhaney, the board is 803-938-8200 total is still far below one planning to charge Griner geggeico.com/sumtergeico.com/sumterico.com/sumter Wellness and Activity Programs 639657 Bultman Bultman DrDr. month’s operating expenses, and district administration, EXPERIENCED - A dedicated team of seasoned SuSumterSumtermter which is now advised for led by interim superintendent professionals available to assist anytime South Carolina school dis- Debbie Hamm, to develop op- Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all tricts based on a new state tions in a multi-year cost-sav- states or all GEICO companies. Homeowners, renters, and condo coverages www.MorningsideOfSumter.com are written through non-afﬁliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. GEICO is a registered service mark law passed in May. One ings plan for the board to con- of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a ASSISTED LIVING • RESPITE CARE Pet Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2015. © ©2017 Five Star Senior Living Friendly month’s operating expenses sider in order to build the 2015 GEICO. A16 | SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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PREP FOOTBALL Gators pick up second straight win, top Lake City 20-6 BY J.B. BRUNSON Special To The Sumter Item LHS was able to do just every day.” a 10-yard rushing touchdown thers on a scoring drive to that, coming away with a 20-6 Lakewood re- from running back Travius begin the second quarter. He victory at J. Frank Baker Sta- ceived the ball to Epps. led them on an 11-play 61-yard The Lakewood High School dium. start the game A missed PAT kept the score drive, finished off with a sev- football team, led by first-year This is Lakewood’s first and looked to at 6-0 with 10:17 left in the en-yard rushing touchdown head coach Larry Cornelius, 2-game winning streak since strike quickly first quarter. from running back Amod opened its home schedule on it defeated Camden 24-0 on CORNELIUS with a fast-paced, After trading a a couple of Cooke. Friday against Lake City. Sept. 26, 2014, and followed it no-huddle of- punts, an interception thrown Lake City missed its extra The Gators looked to carry with a 41-0 victory over Man- fense. Quarterback Malik by Lake City, and a Lakewood point as well, leaving the over the momentum from ning the following week. Richardson led the Gators turnover on downs, the Ga- score 6-6 with 8:22 left in the their 30-12 Week Zero victory “It’s huge,” Cornlius said. down the field on a seven- tors led 6-0 after one quarter. first half. over McBee that snapped a 13- The kids’ confidences is rising play, 63-yard scoring drive Lake City quarterback game losing streak. and they’re buying in more that would be capped off with Chris Burnett led the Pan- SEE GATORS, PAGE B5 Monarchs Dominant defense pull away from Eagles in 42-6 win BY EDDIE LITAKER Special To The Sumter Item

MANNING — With three minutes left in the first half of their football game on Friday at Ramsey Stadium, 3A Manning High School was clinging to a 14-6 lead over its 1A Clarendon County rival Scott’s Branch. Then, with 2:40 left in the half, MHS quarterback WEST Jack Owens broke around the left side and found an opening for a 26- yard touchdown run that gave the Monarchs a 21-6 cushion heading into the halftime break. That run would turn out to be the start of something big for the Monarchs and the beginning of the end for the Eagles as Cam- ron Cain broke off scoring runs of 47 and 20 yards and Owens added a 10-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Smith for an emphatic 42-6 Manning victory. “It’s never easy. I was hoping it was going to be easy, but it never is,” MHS head coach Keith West said of going against the Eagles. “It’s like 14-6, a few min- MARK MORGAN / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM utes to go in the half and you’re Sumter’s Antonio Roach (21) brings down Crestwood quarterback Anthony Bradley (2) as Sumter’s Sterling McKenzie moves in during sitting there wondering if we’re the Gamecocks’ 21-6 victory on Friday at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium in Dalzell. going to be able to pull it out.(or) are they going to get the momentum. We just kept plugging away Sumter knocks off Crestwood 21-6 as offenses struggle on both sides and we made some plays and slowly pulled away from them.” BY DENNIS BRUNSON LOCAL PREP FOOTBALL SCORES the offense doesn’t perform any better. Owens’ run accounted for ex- [email protected] “We stunk it up on offense, especial- actly half of the Monarchs’ first FRIDAY ly in the second half,” said Barnes, half rushing yardage as the Ea- Sumter 21, Crestwood 6 DALZELL — The Sumter High Lakewood 20, Lake City 6 whose team improved to 2-0 on the gles outrushed MHS 115-52 in School defensive unit proved itself to Manning 42, Scott’s Branch 6 season. “That’s one of the worst offen- the opening half. Owens’ arm Lee Central 44, Eau Claire 10 be a ball-hawking defense for the sec- Timmonsville 46, East Clarendon 7 sive performances I’ve been a part of gave the Monarchs the advan- ond straight week in its football game Wilson Hall 35, Robert E. Lee Academy 20 in a long time. We’ve got to get better tage as he hit on nine of 10 pass- Laurence Manning 70, Florence Christian 9 on Friday against Sumter School Dis- Thomas Sumter 34, The King’s Academy 28 at not putting ourselves in long-yard- es in the first half for 94 yards trict rival Crestwood. Clarendon Hall 46, Beaufort Academy 28 age situations. That’s not the kind of and one touchdown, an 8-yard After forcing five turnovers in a 28-21 team we are. completion to Darius Williams. victory over Ridge View last week to As happy as he was with the play of “Crestwood had something to do Cain struggled through the start the season, the Gamecocks came his defense, SHS head coach Mark with our struggles tonight. They’ve first half, rushing for minus-3 through with another five-turnover out- Barnes may have been thinking he got a good football team.” yards on two carries, but came ing in a 21-6 victory over the Knights at was going to continue to need perfor- Donald L. Crolley Stadium. mances like that from his defense if SEE DEFENSE, PAGE B6 SEE MONARCHS, PAGE B4 Big runs, trio of backs lift Barons over Cavs 35-20 Timmons, Harris, Carraway all top century mark for WH

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS rushers all hit the centu- game.” [email protected] ry mark as big plays pro- It didn’t take long, ei- pelled them to a 35-20 vic- ther. On WH’s second With a sizable offensive tory over Robert E. Lee play from scrimmage, line returning, Wilson Academy. Brandon Carraway found Hall head coach Adam Wilson Hall is now 1-0 a seam and daylight – Jarecki knew that would and opens SCISA 3A play racing 79 yards for a likely be the Barons’ next Friday when it trav- score as the Barons took strength in a grind-it-out, els to Charleston to face a 7-0 lead less than two ball-control type of of- Porter-Gaud. The Cava- minutes into the contest. fense. liers are now 1-1 and will It was just one minute Not that WH would shy host Dillon Christian into the second quarter away from a big-yardage next week in Bishopville. when Nathan Harris did play or two — or as was “We felt like we won it him four yards better by the case in Friday’s sea- up front and that was finding a hole and just son opener at Spencer what we wanted to do,” beating the REL defense TREY BROWNLEE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM Field, five or six. Jarecki said. “We’re pret- to the goal line for an 83- Wilson Hall quarterback Jacob Cotton (6) hands the ball off to running back Justin The Barons tallied 385 ty good up front and yard score and a 14-0 Timmons (22) during the Barons’ 35-20 victory over Robert E. Lee Academy on Friday yards of offense on the that’s what we did. We es- at Spencer Field. Timmons led a trio of WH rushers that crossed the century mark ground and a trio of tablished the running SEE BARONS, PAGE B4 with 149 yards and two touchdowns. B2 | SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

East Clarendon at Chesterfield, 7:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Porter-Gaud, 7:30 p.m. BASEBALL ROUNDUP SCOREBOARD Laurence Manning at Hammond, 7:30 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Orangeburg Prep, 7:30 p.m. TV, RADIO Dillon Christian at Robert E. Lee, 7:30 p.m. Holly Hill at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m. TODAY Varsity Volleyball 5 a.m. – NFL Preseason Football: Houston at Wilson Hall in Porter-Gaud Invitational (in New Orleans (NFL NETWORK). Charleston), TBA 6:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Made In Denmark Final Round from SATURDAY Farso, Denmark (GOLF). Varsity Cross Country 7:30 a.m. – Formula One Racing: Belgian Lakewood in Palmetto State Festival (at Grand Prix from Spa Francorchamps, Bel- Columbia International University), TBA gium (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Varsity Volleyball 7:30 a.m. – NFL Preseason Football: India- Wilson Hall in Porter-Gaud Invitational (in napolis at Pittsburgh (NFL NETWORK). Charleston), TBA 8 a.m. – International Soccer: English Pre- mier League Match – Everton vs. Chelsea (CNBC). MLB STANDINGS 9:30 a.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga By The Associated Press League Match – Freiburg vs. Leipzig (FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). AMERICAN LEAGUE 10 a.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Series Consolation Game from Williams- EAST DIVISION port, Pa. (ESPN). W L Pct GB 10 a.m. – NFL Preseason Football: Denver at Boston 73 56 .566 — Green Bay (NFL NETWORK). New York 69 59 .539 3½ 10:55 a.m. – International Soccer: English Baltimore 64 65 .496 9 Premier League Match – Arsenal vs. Liver- Tampa Bay 64 66 .492 9½ pool (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Toronto 61 68 .473 12 11:50 a.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga CENTRAL DIVISION League Match – Schalke 04 vs. Hannover 96 (FOX SPORTS 2). W L Pct GB 11:30 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Cleveland 71 56 .559 — Johnsonville 180 Pole Qualifying from Minnesota 66 63 .512 6 Elkhart Lake, Wis. (CNBC). Kansas City 64 63 .504 7 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Noon – PGA Golf: The Northern Trust Final Detroit 55 72 .433 16 Round from Old Westbury, N.Y. (GOLF). Chicago 51 76 .402 20 The New York Yankees’ Greg Bird delivers a single during the fourth inning of the Yankees’ 1 p.m. – Track and Field: IAAF Diamond WEST DIVISION 6-3 victory over Seattle on Saturday in New York. League Meet from Zurich, Switzerland (WIS W L Pct GB 10). Houston 78 50 .609 — 1 p.m. – NFL Preseason Football: Chicago at Seattle 66 64 .508 13 Tennessee (WACH 57). Los Angeles 65 64 .504 13½ 1 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Florida Texas 64 65 .496 14½ State at Alabama (SEC NETWORK). Oakland 57 72 .442 21½ Bird, Ellsbury lead Gray, 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Seattle at New York Yankees (TBS). FRIDAY’S GAMES 1:30 p.m. – High School Football: Wayne Seattle 2, N.Y. Yankees 1, 11 innings (Ohio) vs. Pine-Richland (Pa.) from Gibso- Minnesota 6, Toronto 1 nia, Pa. (ESPN). Baltimore 16, Boston 3 Yankees over Mariners 6-3 1:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Colorado Cleveland 4, Kansas City 0 at Atlanta (FOX SPORSTOUTH, WWFN-FM Chicago White Sox 3, Detroit 2 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). Tampa Bay 7, St. Louis 3 NEW YORK — Greg Bird reached ATHLETICS 8 2 p.m. – PGA Golf: The Northern Trust Final Oakland 3, Texas 1 Round from Old Westbury, N.Y. (WLTX 19). Houston 2, L.A. Angels 1 base three times in his long-awaited RANGERS 3 2 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Canadian Pacific Wom- return to the Yankees’ lineup and Ja- OAKLAND, Calif. — Chad Pinder en’s Open Final Round from Ottawa, Ontario SATURDAY’S GAMES (GOLF). N.Y. Yankees 6, Seattle 3 coby Ellsbury homered and drove in homered twice to help the Oakland 3 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Toronto 10, Minnesota 9 four runs, leading Sonny Gray and Athletics end Cole Hamels’ 5-game Johnsonville 180 from Elkhart Lake, Wis. Baltimore 7, Boston 0 (WIS 10, WEGX-FM 92.9). Oakland 8, Texas 3 New York over the Seattle Mariners win streak with an 8-3 victory over the 3 p.m. – Youth Baseball: Little League World Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m. 6-3 on Saturday. Texas Rangers. Series Championship Game from Williams- Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:15 p.m. port, Pa. (WOLO 25). Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. Bird singled, walked twice and Jed Lowrie drove in three runs for 3 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Chicago at New Houston at L.A. Angels, 9:07 p.m. York (NBA TV). scored in his first game since May 1 the A’s while Adrian Beltre drove in 3 p.m. – International Wrestling: UWW World TODAY’S GAMES since being hobbled by ankle and foot three runs for the Rangers. Wrestling Championships from Paris (NBC Seattle (Albers 2-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka problems. SPORTS NETWORK). 9-10), 1:05 p.m. FRIDAY 4 p.m. – NFL Preseason Football: Cincinnati Minnesota (Gibson 7-10) at Toronto (Biagini Ellsbury hit a 3-run homer and an at Washington (WACH 57). 3-8), 1:07 p.m. BRAVES 5 4 p.m. – Horse Racing: Smart N Fancy Stakes Kansas City (Skoglund 1-1) at Cleveland RBI single. from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (FOX SPORTS 2). (Carrasco 12-6), 1:10 p.m. ORIOLES 7 ROCKIES 2 4 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Milwaukee Baltimore (Miley 7-10) at Boston (Fister 3-6), ATLANTA — Julio Teheran won at at Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco at 1:35 p.m. RED SOX 0 Arizona (MLB NETWORK). Detroit (Boyd 5-7) at Chicago White Sox home for the first time in four months, 4:30 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Toronto at (Giolito 0-1), 2:10 p.m. Montreal (ESPN). Tampa Bay (Archer 9-7) at St. Louis (Lynn BOSTON — Kevin Gausman al- Matt Kemp and Kurt Suzuki hit home 6 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champi- 10-6), 2:15 p.m. lowed four singles over 7 2/3 innings, runs and the Atlanta Braves beat ons Boeing Classic Final Round from Sno- Houston (Morton 10-6) at L.A. Angels (No- qualmie, Wash. (GOLF). lasco 6-12), 3:37 p.m. Tim Beckham hit a 3-run homer and Chad Bettis and the Colorado Rockies 7 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Minnesota at Los Texas (Griffin 6-4) at Oakland (Cotton 6-10), the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston 5-2 on Friday night. Angeles (ESPN2). 4:05 p.m. 7 p.m. – College Football: Richmond at Sam Red Sox easily for the second straight Teheran (8-11) snapped an Atlanta Houston State (ESPNU). MONDAY’S GAMES day, 7-0. record streak of nine straight home 7 p.m. – Major League Soccer: San Jose at Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Los Angeles (FOX SPORTS 1). Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Gausman (10-9) struck out five and losses as he allowed two runs and five 8 p.m. – NFL Preseason Football: San Fran- Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. walked three. hits with no walks in 7 1/3 innings. cisco at Minnesota (WIS 10). Tampa Bay at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Detroit at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. NATIONALS 9 Kemp and Suzuki each hit first- Mets at Washington (ESPN). Oakland at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. pitch homers off Bettis (0-1). Kemp hit 8 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour METS 4 WinCo Foods Portland Open Final Round NATIONAL LEAGUE a 2-run shot in the first and Suzuki led from North Plains, Ore. (GOLF). 9 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Phoenix at Seattle EAST DIVISION WASHINGTON — Adrian Sanchez off the second with a line-drive shot (NBA TV). W L Pct GB drove in three runs, including soon over the left-field wall. Kemp had 9:30 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Portland at Washington 77 50 .606 — Seattle (FOX SPORTS 1). Miami 64 63 .504 13 after he took a pitch to the chest, and three hits. Atlanta 57 69 .452 19½ made a diving defensive play to help MONDAY New York 56 72 .438 21½ LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES 10 a.m. – NFL Preseason Football: Buffalo at Philadelphia 47 80 .370 30 the bench-heavy Washington Nation- Baltimore (NFL NETWORK). CENTRAL DIVISION als beat the New York Mets 9-4. TEXAS 6 Noon – IRL Racing: Indy Lights Series from W L Pct GB Sanchez filled in for Daniel Murphy NORTH CAROLINA 5 Madison, Ill. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Chicago 68 59 .535 — 1 p.m. – Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Men’s Milwaukee 66 63 .512 3 well with a 2-run single during a big SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — and Women’s First-Round Matches from St. Louis 64 64 .500 4½ Flushing, N.Y. (ESPN). Pittsburgh 61 68 .473 8 first inning. More remarkably, after Mark Requena hit a 2-run, go-ahead 4 p.m. – Horse Racing: Better Talk Now Cincinnati 55 74 .426 14 taking a 96 mph sinker in the chest home run in the sixth inning and Stakes from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (FOX SPORTS 2). WEST DIVISION from Mets reliever Jeurys Familia Lufkin, Texas, overcame a 5-run defi- 4 p.m. – NFL Preseason Football: New York W L Pct GB that was called a foul ball, the rookie cit to beat Greenville, North Carolina, Jets at New York Giants (NFL NETWORK). Los Angeles 91 36 .717 — 6 p.m. – Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Men’s Arizona 71 58 .550 21 from Venezuela laced an RBI single to 6-5 on Saturday and earn a spot in the and Women’s First-Round Matches from Colorado 69 59 .539 22½ left to give the Nationals a valuable in- Little League World Series champion- Flushing, N.Y. (ESPN2). San Diego 57 71 .445 34½ 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM San Francisco 52 78 .400 40½ surance run in the sixth. ship. 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Cleveland at FRIDAY’S GAMES BLUE JAYS 10 JAPAN 5 New York Yankees (ESPN). N.Y. Mets 4, Washington 2 7 p.m. – Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Men’s Philadelphia 7, Chicago Cubs 1 TWINS 9 MEXICO 0 and Women’s First-Round Matches from Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 5 Flushing, N.Y. (ESPN2). Miami 8, San Diego 6 TORONTO — Josh Donaldson had SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Atlanta 5, Colorado 2 Tampa Bay 7, St. Louis 3 three hits, including a 2-run home Keitaro Miyahara smacked a leadoff PREP SCHEDULE Arizona 4, San Francisco 3 run, Kendrys Morales added a solo home run to left-center, capping a L.A. Dodgers 3, Milwaukee 1 shot and the Toronto Blue Jays held nine-pitch at-bat, as Japan beat Mexi- MONDAY SATURDAY’S GAMES off a late rally by Minnesota to beat co 5-0 on Saturday to claim a spot in Varsity Girls Tennis Washington 9, N.Y. Mets 4 Sumter at Manning, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m. the Twins 10-9. the Little League World Series cham- Thomas Sumter at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Max Kepler hit a grand slam and pionship. Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Colorado at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Varsity Volleyball San Diego at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Eduardo Escobar had a 2-run shot for Crestwood at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. the Twins. From wire reports Varsity and JV Volleyball San Francisco at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. Sumter, Westwood at Spring Valley, 5:30 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. Laurence Manning at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Calhoun Academy at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. TODAY’S GAMES B Team Volleyball Pittsburgh (Taillon 7-5) at Cincinnati (Bailey Robert E. Lee at Providence Athletic Club, 5 4-6), 1:10 p.m. p.m. San Diego (Richard 6-12) at Miami (Straily SPORTS ITEMS 8-8), 1:10 p.m. TUESDAY Chicago Cubs (Lackey 10-9) at Philadelphia Varsity Cross Country (Nola 9-9), 1:35 p.m. Wilson Hall at Crestwood, 5 p.m. Colorado (Gray 5-3) at Atlanta (Foltynewicz Varsity Girls Golf 10-9), 1:35 p.m. Pinewood Prep at Wilson Hall (at Beech Late surge puts Spieth in control N.Y. Mets (Milone 1-3) at Washington (Roark Creek Golf Club), 4 p.m. 10-8), 1:35 p.m., 1st game Varsity Girls Tennis Tampa Bay (Archer 9-7) at St. Louis (Lynn Wilson Hall at Heathwood Hall, 4 p.m. 10-6), 2:15 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Milwaukee (Nelson 9-6) at L.A. Dodgers Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. (Darvish 8-9), 4:10 p.m. of Northern Trust at Glen Oaks Robert E. Lee at Pee Dee, 4 p.m. San Francisco (Stratton 2-2) at Arizona Varsity Volleyball (Corbin 11-11), 4:10 p.m. OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — Jordan A day after birdieing the par-5 18th Lower Richland at Crestwood, 6 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Lugo 5-3) at Washington (Fedde Lee Central at Chesterfield, 5 p.m. 0-1), 8:08 p.m., 2nd game Spieth put together another back nine to make the weekend cut on the num- Varsity and JV Volleyball filled with birdies and built a 3-shot ber, Henderson had eight birdies in Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 4:15 p.m. MONDAY’S GAMES Laurence Manning at Trinity-Byrnes, 4 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. lead going into the final round of The her bogey-free round to reach 7 under Carolina Academy at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Miami at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Northern Trust. — leaving her three strokes behind North Central at Robert E. Lee, 4:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Detroit at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Spieth seized control third-round leaders Nicole Broch WEDNESDAY San Francisco at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis with three straight bird- Larsen and Mo Martin. Lower Richland at Sumter, 5 p.m. ies starting on the 14th Wilson Hall at Hammond, 4:30 p.m. CLEMSON’S SWINNEY GETS RAISE Varsity and JV Girls Tennis NFL PRESEASON SCHEDULE hole at Glen Oaks Club. Carolina Academy at Laurence Manning, 4 The Associated Press He shot 31 on the back TO NEARLY $7 MILLION A YEAR p.m. Varsity Volleyball THURSDAY’S GAMES nine for a 6-under 64 to CLEMSON — Clemson’s head coach Wilson at Sumter, 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia 38, Miami 31 SPIETH Varsity and JV Volleyball Carolina 24, Jacksonville 23 match the low round of is getting a hefty raise after winning Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. the tournament. Spieth the national championship. Robert E. Lee at Trinity-Byrnes, 4 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES New England 30, Detroit 28 has never lost on the PGA Tour when The university announced Friday THURSDAY Seattle 26, Kansas City 13 leading by two shots or more going its Board of Trustees approved a new Junior Varsity Football Sumter at Goose Creek, 6 p.m. SATURDAY’S GAMES into the final round. 8-year, $54 million contract for Swin- Lakewood at Manning, 6:30 p.m. Buffalo at Baltimore, 7 p.m. Dustin Johnson holed a 4-foot birdie ney. The deal pays Swinney $6 million Marion at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Arizona at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Porter-Gaud at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m. N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 7 p.m. on the 18th hole for a 3-under 67 to cut this season, has $3.2 million in signing Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 7 Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. into the deficit Saturday and get into bonuses in three installments and in- p.m. Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Patrick Henry, 6:30 p.m. Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. the final pairing. cludes a $6 million buyout until the B Team Football L.A. Chargers at L.A. Rams, 8 p.m. Spieth shot a 30 on the back nine on end of 2018. Porter-Gaud at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. Oakland at Dallas, 8 p.m. Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 5 Green Bay at Denver, 9 p.m. Friday. Clemson athletics director Dan Ra- p.m. The 24-year-old Texan will be going dakovich says the school thought Middle School Football TODAY’S GAMES Robert E. Lee at Dillon Christian, 6 p.m. Chicago at Tennessee, 1 p.m. for his fourth victory this year. Swinney earned a salary similar to Varsity Girls Tennis Cincinnati at Washington, 4:30 p.m. the other three active coaches with Sumter at Darlington, 5 p.m. San Francisco at Minnesota, 8 p.m. CANADIAN HENDERSON SHOOTS 63 TO Heathwood Hall at Laurence Manning, 4 national championships. Only Ala- p.m. THURSDAY, AUG. 31 MAKE BIG MOVE AT OTTAWA HUNT bama’s Nick Saban and Michigan’s Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Hammond at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. L.A. Rams at Green Bay, 7 p.m. OTTAWA, Ontario — Brooke Hen- Jim Harbaugh will be paid more this Varsity Volleyball Detroit at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Crestwood at Dreher, 6 p.m. Jacksonville at Atlanta, 7 p.m. derson made a big move Saturday in year. North Central at Lee Central, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Jets, 7 p.m. the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Swinney was paid just over $4.5 mil- Varsity and JV Volleyball N.Y. Giants at New England, 7:30 p.m. Lakewood at Hannah-Pamplico, 5:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. to the delight of her many home fans. lion in 2016 before his team beat Ala- East Clarendon at Lake City, 5 p.m. Washington at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. The 19-year-old major champion bama to win Swinney’s first national Clarendon Hall at Patrick Henry, 5 p.m. Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m. from nearby Smiths Falls shot a championship. FRIDAY Baltimore at New Orleans, 8 p.m. course-record 8-under 63 to get into He was paid $800,000 in his first full Varsity Football Dallas at Houston, 8 p.m. Goose Creek at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. Tennessee at Kansas City, 8:30 p.m. contention at Ottawa Hunt, finishing season with the Tigers in 2009. Franklin Academy at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m. Arizona at Denver, 9 p.m. before most of the other leaders even Manning at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Chargers at San Francisco, 10 p.m. Lee Central at Timmonsville, 7:30 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 10 p.m. teed off. From wire reports THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 | B3

AREA ROUNDUP U.S. OPEN TENNIS TSA football earns 1st victory, 34-28 over The King’s Academy FLORENCE — The Thomas Campbell and Brandon King Perry Lee Love Hicks, Madi- Sumter Academy varsity foot- both scored two touchdowns lyn Richburg and Abby Haney ball team picked up its first to lead Laurence Manning each had two service points win of the season with a 34-28 Academy to a 64-6 victory for LMA. Madilyn Richburg victory over The King’s Acad- over Florence Christian had four kills and Abby emy on Friday at the TKA School on Thursday at the Haney had three kills. field. FCS field. BEAUFORT ACADEMY 3 The Campbell caught an 8-yard Generals, TD pass from King and re- CLARENDON HALL 0 now 1-1, turned an interception 12 SUMMERTON — Claren- were led yards for a score. King had don Hall fell to 1-2 with a 3-0 by quar- scoring runs of 37 and 73 loss to Beaufort Academy on terback yards. Friday at the CH gymnasium. Eli Kess- Also scoring touchdowns Beaufort won by the scores inger’s for LMA was Dalton Brown of 25-17, 25-8, 25-14. four on a 34-yard run, Noah Tan- Sunshine Perkins led the touchdown passes and Trey ner on a 45-yard run, Jackson Lady Saints with nine service Holliday’s 106 yards rushing. Brunson on a 30-yard run and points. Sara James had eight Dante Linder had one re- Brandt Reynolds on a 60-yard points. ceiving touchdown and also run. On Thursday, CH fell to St. returned a kickoff for a score. Jackson Brown ran for two John’s Christian 3-0 in Richard Huntley caught two 2-point conversions and Moncks Corner by scores of passes for scores and Zach Fu- threw to Jacob Kaiser for an- 25-23, 25-8 and 25-19. gate had one. other 2-point conversion. Ava English led the Lady Josh Burns had an intercep- Also picking up 2-point con- Saints with 10 service points tion to seal the victory while versions were Joe Wilson, while Madison Kidd added Fugate added two pass break- King, Connor Smith and nine. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ups. Tanner. Roger Federer will be among the men considered likeliest to LEE CENTRAL 44 JV VOLLEYBALL win the U.S. Open championship, which begins on Monday in EAU CLAIRE 10 VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 2 Flushing, N.Y. BISHOPVILLE — Naquan TSA GIRLS 1ST, BOYS 2ND AT THOMAS SUMTER 1 Peeples and Demetrius Du- GENERAL INVITATIONAL FLORENCE — Thomas bose each rushed for two Thomas Sumter Academy’s Sumter dropped to 2-1 with a Federer says 3rd major touchdowns in Lee Central’s girls won the General Invita- 2-1 loss to Florence Christian 44-10 victory over Eau Claire tional on Wednesday at Patri- School on Thursday at the on Friday at Stallion Stadium. ot Park SportsPlex while the FCS gymnasium. of year would be surreal LC improves to 2-0 and will boys finished second. Florence Christian won by travel to Timmonsville next The Lady Generals were led the scores of 16-25, 25-14, 25- BY HOWARD FENDRICH that’s gone by and I’ve had Friday. by Bella Crowe who placed 20. The Associated Press time to practice and train Peeples led the way with 128 second overall. Aubrey Stod- CAROLINA ACADEMY 2 and all that stuff,” he said yards rushing on 13 carries dard finished fourth, Addison NEW YORK — Even with a sigh. “But better? In and the two scores. Dubose Thornton came in 10th and LAURENCE MANNING 0 Roger Federer finds it all a a way I would hope so.” rushed 12 times for 89 yards Contessa Davis finished 11th. MANNING — Laurence little surprising. Federer turned 36 on and the two TDs. On the boys side, Ethan Manning lost to Carolina After going 4 1/2 years Aug. 8, making him older Mike Watters added 85 Robertson placed third overall Academy 2-0 on Tuesday at without collecting a major than all but two men to yards rushing on six carries followed by David Crotts in Bubba Davis Gymnasium. championship, now firmly have ever won the most im- and a touchdown while quar- ninth place. Game scores were 25-13 and in his mid-30s, he heads portant tennis tournament terback Ja’Quaze Myers TSA runs again today at the 25-20 in favor of the Lady Bob- into Monday’s start of the held in the United States, threw an 18-yard touchdown Skyhawk Invitational in Co- cats. U.S. Open with a chance to an event first held in 1881. pass to Rasheed Wilson. lumbia. Callie Thompson, Lindsey win his third such trophy He will be facing a de- The Stallions defense was Barwick and Brooke Thomp- of 2017. pleted draw in New York as lead by Corey King, Allen Mc- VARSITY VOLLEYBALL son each had three service “I mean, I have a hard he seeks his first title there Millian, Deontae Lowery and points for the Lady Swamp- time thinking I could win in nearly a decade . THOMAS SUMTER 3 Shileake Albert with five tack- cats. three Slams in one year. It Three-time major cham- FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 1 les and a sack each. Deandre LAKEWOOD 2 just sounds totally surreal pion Andy Murray , recent- Oliver added five tackles and FLORENCE — Thomas to me,” Federer said in an ly replaced at No. 1 by Ra- four pass breakups while Der- Sumter remained undefeated HANNAH-PAMPLICO 0 interview with The Associ- fael Nadal, withdrew Sat- rick Joye finished with four on the season with a 3-1 victo- PAMPLICO — Lakewood ated Press. “But I’ll prepare urday because of a sore tackles. ry over Florence Christian opened its season with a 2-0 myself the best way possi- hip. Reigning U.S. Open CLARENDON HALL 46 School on Thursday at the victory over Hannah-Pampli- ble, so that I will have the champion Stan Wawrinka, FCS field. co on Thursday at the H-P best chance to really excel who had knee surgery, and BEAUFORT ACADEMY 28 The 3-0 Lady Generals won gymnasium. there in New York.” 2016 runner-up Novak SUMMERTON – Clarendon by the scores of 23-25, 25-12, The Lady Gators won by the Yes, Federer is most cer- Djokovic , whose right Hall rallied from a 20-8 deficit 26-24, 25-11. scores of 25-19, 25-15. Darby tainly back. All the way elbow is injured, are out and improved to 2-0 on the Anita Cookey-Gam led the Watford led LHS with 12 ser- back. He’s back in the field for the rest of the season. season with a 46-28 victory team with 20 kills while vice points three aces and at Flushing Meadows after So is 2014 runner-up Kei over Beaufort Academy on Taja Hunley added 14. Josie eight digs. Ariana Riddeax sitting out the hard-court Nishikori, because of a Friday at Robinson Field. Reed set for 20 assists and had 10 points, two aces four tournament a year ago hurt wrist. Last year’s Tyrese Mitchum rushed for Sydney Daniel added 17 kills and six digs, Maggie while taking off the last Wimbledon runner-up, 100 yards on seven carries to while Diamond Gibson Sanderson had six points, one half of the season to let his Milos Raonic, withdrew lead the Saints. He had scor- added 18 digs. ace and five digs, and Dia- surgically repaired left from the U.S. Open because ing runs of six, 53 and 20 mond Lowery had four points, knee heal. And he’s back in of an injured left wrist. yards. Quarterback Dylan SUMTER SPLITS and four digs. the role of Grand Slam title Wawrinka, Djokovic and Way ran for 84 yards on 10 LEXINGTON — Sumter CLARENDON HALL 2 favorite after winning the Nishikori are following Fe- carries and completed 6 of 10 High School split a pair of past two majors he entered, derer’s example — and passes for 137 yards. He ran matches on Thursday at the BEAUFORT ACADEMY 0 the Australian Open in Murray said he will consid- for a 16-yard TD and threw a White Knoll gymnasium. Los- SUMMERTON — Claren- January and Wimbledon in er doing the same. Skip- 61-yard scoring pass to Zyan ing to Gilbert 2-0 before top- don Hall improved to 3-0 with July. ping the Rio de Janeiro Gilmore. ping White Knoll 2-0. a 2-0 victory over Beaufort Is he playing as well as Olympics, the U.S. Open Bobby Ashba ran for four Gilbert won by the scores of Academy on Friday at the CH — or perhaps better than and other tournaments al- 2-point conversions, and Way 25-18, 25-23. Against WK, Sum- gymnasium. — ever? lowed Federer to return to passed to Robbie James for ter won by the scores of 25-20, The Lady Saints won by the “I don’t know. It’s hard to the ATP Tour refreshed another 2-point conversion. 25-14. scores of 25-11, 25-12. tell. It doesn’t really matter and reinvigorated, not to Ben Corbett led the CH de- The Lady Gamecocks are Amberly Way and Maliegh to me. I would hope that mention fully fit. fense with 12 tackles. Bobby 2-1. Cline led Clarendon Hall with I’m a better player today, The payoff ? He is 35-3 Ashba had nine tackles and CAROLINA ACADEMY 3 12 service points apiece. just (by) virtue of time with five titles this season. Wells Robinson had eight. Ste- On Thursday, Clarendon phen Henning intercepted a LAURENCE MANNING 0 Hall defeated St. John’s pass. MANNING — Laurence Christian 2-0 in Moncks Cor- Manning fell to Carolina ner by scores of 25-19 and 25- B TEAM FOOTBALL Academy 3-0 on Tuesday at 20. Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Way led the Lady Saints LAURENCE MANNING 64 Memories Game scores were 25-6, 25-9 with 19 service points while FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 6 and 25-15 in favor of the Lady Whitney Avins added nine FLORENCE — Davis Bobcats. points. that last....

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The 20-yard run 112 yards on eight carriers. came on the play following a “We were running the 7-yard punt from Kendrick Le- veer inside and we were sesne and put MHS up 35-6 reading it out,” Jarecki said. with 4:10 to go in the fourth “(Jacob) Cotton did a nice quarter. job making decisions (at Owens closed the game with quarterback) and we just 33 yards rushing on three car- took what they gave us. Very ries while hitting on 11 of 12 proud of my two fullbacks. passes for 148 yards. The only Nathan Harris, a freshman, blemish on his night came on got in there and had some his first pass attempt, which nice runs and Brandon Car- was intercepted by Amonte raway, a senior, had that Brown. Owens came up short first big run for us. of his target on two other “And that kickoff return. passes, but both of those plays That was huge.” ended in defensive pass inter- Carraway’s second-longest ference calls. play of the night might have Owens’ favorite targets were been a key turning point. Williams and David Fulton. Wil- After being held to less than liams finished with four recep- 30 yards of offense in the tions for 66 yards, including a first quarter despite an aver- 44-yarder that set up the Mon- age field position near the archs’ final score of the night. 50, the Cavs finally got some- Fulton hauled in five passes for thing going. A WH penalty 65 yards, including a 23-yard and a couple solid runs by diving catch along the sidelines Hunter McGee opened that set up MHS’s first score, a things up for quarterback TREY BROWNLEE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM 1-yard Williams run. That score Bryce Barrett and the pass- Robert E. Lee Academy quarterback Bryce Barrett, right, looks for a receiver while being pursued by followed an SBHS fumble by ing game. He found Nick Wilson Hall’s Nathan Harris (2) during the Cavaliers’ 35-20 loss on Friday at Spencer Field. Tyquarius Brown that came Laney for a 34-yard strike to four plays after Amonte cut the Barons’ advantage to scored there to make it 14-6. in the fourth as he wound up thought we played well and Brown’s interception. 14-6 with over nine minutes We had the momentum and leading the Barons with 149 we played hard. We’ll use “We’ve got a lot of weapons left to play before the half. then it slipped back away yards rushing on 15 carries. this as a building block and on offense,” said West, whose On the ensuing kickoff from us. We couldn’t quite McGee led the Cavs with 66 watch the film and get bet- team improved to 2-0. “It’s though, Carraway caught close the gap after that.” yards on 16 carries. ter.” hard to get them all the ball the ball on the run and REL made it 21-14 late in “Big running plays, big Barrett completed 12 of 22 sometimes, so I’m just trying again found a seam to go 75 the third quarter on Mc- running plays,” Rankin said. passes for 158 yards and the to do the best I can to (spread yards for another score. Wil- Gee’s 13-yard run, but WH “Even though I thought we two scores for the Cavaliers. it around). Cam got going to- son Hall took a 21-6 lead into had one big play left in it as were in good shape, their Laney had four catches for night in the second half and the break. Justin Timmons’ 43-yard size had a lot to do with that. 56 yards and Matthew John- they couldn’t lay a hand on “Huge play,” Cavs head score 11 seconds into the We packed our guys up in son had three catches for 53 him. Darius Williams had coach David Rankin said. fourth quarter all but sealed there and they still rolled us yards. some nice catches tonight, our “We started to get some the victory. Timmons scored out there. We’re replacing Christian Olson recorded quarterback ran the ball well things going on offense and again on a 2-yard run later nine defensive starters, but I two sacks on defense. on some scrambles and the defense played great all night, so I’ve got no complaints.” West said the balanced of- 20th Anniversary fense should serve MHS well as the season progresses. “We try to throw the ball first The Sumter Sports Hall of Fame to kind of get you off balance, get you tired and get you chas- ing,” West said. “We know Sponsored by The Salvation Army we’ve got a running game when we need it. I kind of hold it Boys & Girls Club of Sumter (back) until I feel like it’s time to do it. We’re pretty balanced right now. We can throw it pret- The Sumter Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes and coaches who have ty well, we can run it well when we have to, so we’re just trying demonstrated throughout their careers in sports those qualities which to get better every week.” The Eagles’ lone score came clearly identify them as champions. This recognition will be permanent in the first quarter after a 10- play, 86-yard drive that an- and will be located in a place open to public viewing. This year’s ceremony swered the Monarchs’ first score. Most of the yardage will be held on November 6, 2017. came in two big chunks as Marquise Thomas broke off a 41-yard run around right end ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS and Keondre Tappin also found space on the right side To be considered for induction into the Sumter Sports Hall of Fame, the for the 31-yard scoring scam- athlete must meet the following criteria: per that capped the drive. SBHS went for the early lead 1. Be a native of Sumter County, or on a 2-point attempt, but Tip- pin’s run around the right side 2. Have attended four years of school in Sumter County, three of was stopped short. Running out of the Wing-T which were at the senior high level, or offense, the Eagles stayed fairly consistent with their 3. Be a resident of the Sumter area for a suffi cient period of time to ground game, rushing 41 times be considered a permanent resident, or for 175 yards. Thomas closed with 16 rushes for 79 yards 4. Meet one of the above requirements or have been a coach for a while Tippin added 65 yards on seven carries. minimum of 10 years. “The kids played hard. We made some mistakes, kind of hurt ourselves and let the NOMINATION FORM game get away from us,” said SBHS head coach Wayne Nominations must be postmarked by September 6, 2017. Please send to: Farmer as his team fell to 1-1. “Take away some of the things The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Sumter that we shouldn’t have done (and did) uncharacteristically 630 South Sumter Street • Sumter, SC 29151 and it could have been a better game. Once the game kind of *Note: There is no need to nominate someone who has been nominated in the got out of hand, some of the past. The prior form will be considered along with the new ones. kids dropped their heads and didn’t play well, but this is a teaching tool. “This doesn’t define our season. There’s just a few things Nominee’s Name: ______Phone: ______that we’ve got to work on, and this is just going to make us Address ______better. We’re going to regroup. We’ve got to show what kind of character we’ve got now. Do ______we take this is and lay down? This isn’t the end of our sea- Is nominee: Male ( ) Female ( ), If deceased please check ( ) son. We’ve got some adjustments we’ve got to make on Give a brief narration about nominee. (Attach to entry): ______both sides and we’ve just got to focus on (getting better).” Nominated by: ______Phone: ______This was the first of three consecutive games with local (This will be kept confi dential) rivals for MHS. On Friday, the Monarchs travel up Old Man- Mailing address: ______ning Road to take on Lake- wood before welcoming Crest- wood to Ramsey Stadium on ______Sept. 8. SBHS has this Friday off be- ______fore returning to action on Sept. 8 with a trip to Bamberg- Earhardt. THE SUMTER ITEM PREP FOOTBALL SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 | B5 SATURDAY PUZZLES Swampcats cruise past THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE Florence Christian 70-9

BY TREVOR ZION BAUKNIGHT Disaster The Swampcats built a 22-0 [email protected] struck early first-quarter lead on Lee’s and often for early reception and punt re- MANNING — After last the outclassed turn and a 2-yard scoring week’s 56-0 win over Bethes- Eagles and the dive by Black that capped a da Academy, Laurence Man- ‘Cats had the 40-yard drive, one of several ning Academy’s main con- BRIGGS game in hand that started in Eagle territo- cern might have been that it well before half- ry. Black added a 3-yard dive didn’t find out much about time. Morgan Morris hauled in the second quarter, and how its team will stack up in an errant pass from FCS Cameron Molina’s PAT kick against the competition in quarterback Nick Wood on made it 29-0 before FCS got the SCISA 3A ranks. the second play from scrim- on the board. The Eagles fi- Friday’s home opener at mage, and on the very next nally responded on the ensu- Billy Chitwood Field did little play, LMA quarterback Bur- ing drive when Preston Miles to answer that question, as gess Jordan connected with 30-yard field goal just cleared the Swampcats posted a 70-9 Taylor Lee on a 40-yard the crossbar. dismantling of 2A Florence touchdown pass that set the After LMA turned the ball Christian that could have tone for the rest of the game. over on downs on the next been worse had the clock not Lee, a 6-foot senior, had drive, FCS went 79 yards on By Mike Buckley 8/26/17 been allowed to run for much competition in the playmak- nine plays, its best drive of ACROSS 45 Adobe file 8 Sci-fi staple 36 Catfish Row of the second half. ing department, however. Ju- the night, and Wood dove in 1 One who’s often format 9 Shining example heroine of opera Laurence Manning, now nior Garrett Black added two from a yard out to make it over a barrel? 47 Shelley of mirror- 38 Modest skirt 2-0, faces a true test next touchdowns, a 2-point conver- 29-9. The 2-point conversion 7 Band member dedicated an ode writing? 39 Pirate’s viewing week, traveling to face tradi- sion and 121 yards rushing on attempt failed. with a vihuela to one of them 10 Curling surface aid tional power Hammond in six carries — 116 of them in The ‘Cats came right back, 15 Use a combine 49 Musical star who 11 Shoe endorser 42 “CSI” evidence Columbia. the third quarter alone. Jor- however, with a 74-yard 16 Tiny orbiter received a 1949 12 Angler’s wicker 44 Showed LMA head coach Robbie dan added two touchdowns touchdown drive that ended 17 Not shrink from Honorary Award basket willingness to Briggs was obviously pleased and 73 yards on 11 carries. with a 20-yard scoring grab 18 Maintain control Oscar 13 Every 60 minutes listen (to) with the outcome, but hinted The Swampcats were quite by Taylor Lee. Luke DeCos- 19 See 38-Across 53 Big heads? 14 Hindu weather 46 Cavort that the Swampcats weren’t efficient through the air, as ta’s kick made the halftime 21 “The Owl and 54 Split hairs? deity 48 Oompa-__: nearly at full strength. well, with senior quarterback score 36-9. the Pussycat” 55 See 38-Across 20 Responsibilities Wonka worker “Our guys played hard. Braydon Osteen completing LMA put it away for good poet 60 Blathered 24 Diplomatic 49 Big __ We’ve got a lot of guys out to- eight of 11 passes — all in the in the third stanza, with 22 Watched 62 Current quantity asset 50 Leftovers cover night, and hopefully they’ll first half — with two scores Black carrying three straight 23 Chocolate- 63 Antlion relative 25 Kilt wearer 51 Political essay be back next week,” Briggs and one interception on a times for 76 yards on the first flavored spread 64 Squanders, 26 No __ traffic 52 Ceremony, e.g. 27 Right in the atlas? 56 Border said. “You’ve got to give Flor- tipped ball. drive of the second half, a 25 Gets misty perhaps 28 Potential queens 57 Guy dolls ence Christian a lot of credit. While the offense had its drive capped by a 4-yard TD 29 Welcome item? 65 Dramatic break 32 Not so potent 58 Mahler’s earth We missed some tackles, but way with the Eagles exhaust- 30 Online shopping 66 American scamper by Jordan and a Mo- 34 Memorable big 59 ‘50s sitcom name they’ve got some kids that offer of Japanese ed defense, Briggs credited lina kick that pushed the lead cat portrayer 61 Longtime can go. They’re a young foot- his defense with a solid per- to 43-9. The Eagles’ next drive 31 Testimony descent opener 35 Furry Endor Howard Hughes ball team and they’re going to formance against FCS, which progressed to the LMA 17- native 33 Glitterati DOWN asset be really good in the next scored 35 points in a narrow yard line, but Lee grabbed an Friday’s Puzzle Solved couple of years, and they’ll loss to Cardinal Newman in interception and raced 90 member 1 PC key be good in the 2A division its opener. yards for his fourth touch- 37 IV sites 2 Its state quarter this year. “We’re pretty vanilla on de- down, and Molina’s kick gave 38 She said, displays the “It’s better to be “We’ve got some playmak- fense, which is good,” Briggs the Swampcats a 50-9 lead. Wright Flyer 19-Across than 3 “... __ it seems” ers on offense like Taylor said. “They played an ex- After Black stretched it to 55-Across” 4 Gives a sidelong Lee,” Briggs said of his se- tremely good game last week. 57-9 with his 40-yard scoring 40 Bedazzlement glance nior wide receiver and kick I think our depth kind of run and another Molina kick, 41 Rwandan ethnic 5 Respect returner. He was perhaps the wore them down after a the decision was made to run group 6 Onetime top playmaker for the while, but they do a great job the clock without stopping 43 One of Pop’s Botswana Swampcats on Friday with coaching. They moved the for the rest of the game. Lee partners neighbor 311 all-purpose yards, includ- ball on us some, but we’ll be capped off his night with a 44 “Roast beast”- 7 “Jeopardy!” ing 91 yards and two touch- fine defensively, and we’ll 75-yard punt return after eating people first name ©2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 8/26/17 downs on four receptions and continue to get better. Florence Christian’s next se- three more scores on a 90- “Any time you hold some- ries, and junior Brewer yard interception return and body to nine points — and Brunson finished the scoring JUMBLE punt returns of 55 and 75 they’ve got some playmakers with a 7-yard touchdown run yards. “Hopefully, we’ll get —it’s a good night.” in the final period. THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME some guys back for next By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek week. We’ve got to tackle bet- PLACE YOUR AD IN ter on defense, and we’ve got some guys that need to un- 101 S.C. 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Lakewood took a lot of time off the clock with a drive that ended with a 26 yard field goal from placekicker Thomas Burkott that made it 9-6 with 1:53 left in the first half. Lake City started the ensuing drive at its 25-yard line. A 10-yard sack by the Gator defense followed by a wild snap into the end zone that resulted in a safety gave Lakewood an 11-6 lead going into halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, the Gators’ defense would 2017 come up huge again as it was able to bring down Burnett in SUDOKU his own end zone for another HOW TO PLAY: safety, giving Lakewood a 13-6 The Sumter Item is asking its readers to join in its eff orts to help United Ministries of lead with 7:24 left in the game. Sumter County. Please choose to donate to one of the following: Each row, column When asked what he CRISIS RELIEF, which assists people who have received eviction and utility disconnect and set of 3-by-3 thought was the big reason for notices, and helps provide food, furniture and appliances for domestic violence victims. boxes must contain the win, Cornelius said, “The HOMELESS SHELTER (Samaritan House), which gives a safe place to sleep for up to 20 the numbers 1 defense was tremendous. They men and eight women. through 9 without really stepped up tonight.”. repetition. Lakewood began on the Pan- HOME REPAIR AND WHEELCHAIR MINISTRY (SAM), which makes homes safe, ther’s 39-yard line following dry, secure and accessible by repairing roofs, fl oors, etc. the free kick and got into the PLEASE APPLY MY DONATION WHERE IT IS MOST NEEDED end zone. Richardson scored on a one-yard run and Name: Burkott’s PAT made it 20-6 with 3:54 of the game. Address: Lake City, coached by for- Phone: mer East Clarendon player Terrell Fleming, fell to 0-2. THIS DONATION IS BEING MADE: Lakewood will look to con- In Memory of: tinue its winning streak as it plays host to Manning next In Honor of: Friday.

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McKenzie of Crestwood quar- and wide receiver Sheddrick DEFENSE terback Anthony Bradley that Ervin hauled it in for a touch- FROM PAGE B1 resulted in a fumble and a re- down that made it 14-6 with 5:54 covery by McKenzie. left in the first half. Knights head coach Roos- McKenzie finished with four Any momentum Crestwood evelt Nelson felt much the of five sacks by the Sumter had gained was gone in less same way as Barnes, happy defense. than a minute. On second with his defense — especially “We’re playing pretty good down from the SHS 49, run- in the second half — and not defensively right now,” said ning back Jonathan Henry so much with the offense. Barnes, whose team allowed shot up the middle for a 51- “Turnovers really hurt us 279 yards of total offense, 237 yard TD run with 5:07 left. tonight,” said Nelson, whose through the air. “We’ve got to Childers added the PAT for squad opened the season with do a better job of giving up big what would be the final points a 25-22 victory over Lower plays when we have them in of the evening. Richland. “You can’t be mak- long-yardage situations.” “We caught them in an odd ing four or five turnovers After Lundy came up with front,” Barnes said. “They had against a team like Sumter the interception to set Sumter been in an even front most of and expect to win. up at its 42-yard line, Sumter the evening, but we caught “Defensively, I thought we used a 17-yard run by quarter- them in the odd front and we played pretty well for the most back Zykiem Jackson to get shot through the gap for the part,” he added. “We just had into Knights territory. Jack- touchdown run. We had pre- some big plays that we gave up son then tossed a 32-yard pared for that, and I don’t think that really hurt us. We’ve got to touchdown pass to wide re- they used it again.” work on eliminating those.” ceiver Jalen Rouse. Roman “We had a couple of defen- Sumter finished with 336 Childers added the extra point sive substitutions in because yards of total offense, but 234 of to make it 7-0 with 8:47 re- of cramps, and they took ad- that came in the first half when maining in the first quarter. vantage of it,” Nelson said. it scored all of its points. The The Gamecocks’ next score “There’s no doubt that was a The Gamecocks rushed for 175 in came via the offense’s best big play.” the first half, but for only 78 in drive of the inning. Starting at Jackson led the way for the second half. its 20, running back Justice Sumter, rushing for 127 yards Bridal Directory Sumter started three pos- Wells took an option pitch and on 17 carries. He completed sessions in the second half in- went 22 yards on the first play. just seven of 20 passes for 83 side the Knights’ 30-yard line, That set the tone for a nine- yards. Sumter Laundry but were unable to punch it in play drive that ended with “We’ve got to do a better job the end zone. running back Da’jon Butts of completing passes,” Barnes & Cleaners The reasons for the great scoring from one yard out to said. “Zykiem’s a winner and field position were two fumble make it 14-0 with 9:51 left in he’s got to complete those Serving Sumter recoveries and Jordan Gregg the second quarter. passes when the opportunity Since 1919 coming in and blocking a punt, CHS responded with its only is there.” Wedding Gown sending the ball out of bounds scoring drive of the night. The Bradley completed 24 of 38 Preservasion Available. and setting SHS up at the 26. Knights went 68 yards in nine passes for 237 yards, most of 8 N. Sumter St. Sumter, SC 29150 Three of the five turnovers plays. The big play was a 25-yard them coming on short passes. (803) 773-3349 forced by SHS came on fum- completion from Bradley to wide Felder caught nine of those bles in the second half. The receiver that Tyrese Felder for a passes for 103 yards, all com- other two came in the first first down at the SHS 5. ing in the first half. The Daisy half, the first an interception On third down and goal from “It’s early in the season,” by cornerback Melvin Lundy the 7, Bradley threw a pass to- Nelson said. “There’s a long Shop on the third play of the game, ward the end zone that was way to go, and we’ve got to and the other on a sack by tipped by cornerback Gregg. keep working to improve our- 2891 Broad Street 1455 S. Guignard Drive outside linebacker Sterling However, it went up in the air selves.” Sumter, S.C. Sumter, SC (inside the Piggly Wiggly) 803-469-8733 773-6280 773-5114

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PETE THE PLANNER Avoid the overspending tradition Don’t Peter Dunn want Special for USA TODAY to run short of cash in January? This month is the month you Start can use to make January 2018 much easier. your Americans aren’t too kind to holiday their Januarys these days. Start- ing the night of Thanksgiving, we saving spend, spend and spend through now the end of year, sometimes blowing past the natural constraints of our finite amounts of money. De- cember holidays have become famous for ruining January finances. From food to travel to gifts, the end of the calendar year has a way of separating people from their money under the guise of tradition and familial love. The result is starting the next calendar year in the red. The holiday spending mistake people generally make is that December they try to jam their increased holidays spending into their cash flow during the last six weeks of the year. have Inevitably, this results in over- become spending, which then leads to famous mistimed bills in January. If THINKSTOCK for ruining you’ve ever experienced running holidays in a relaxing and respon- reinforce your emotions. you are taking money away from If you’re January low on money just as your bills sible way. Add ’em all up and note your your gift for Aunt Beru. Because struggling to come due, it’s because you tried to If you’re upset I’m talking total. Maybe it’s a big number, or you don’t want to do that, you will keep holiday finances. cram unusual expenses into your about the holidays prior to Labor maybe it’s a small number. Either underspend on most of your fam- spending The end normal cash flow. Day, I understand your conster- way, it will be easier to deal with ily members. At the end of the under con- of the What is Thanksgiving through nation. I saw Halloween decora- when you divide it by four. buying season, you can either re- trol, many calendar the end of December? It’s non- tions at my local big box store in Over the next four months, you deposit the money into your ac- financial year has stop cramming of unusual ex- August, and I wanted to scream will need to make four cash with- count or donate it to your favorite experts sug- penses into your normal cash “stop rushing me!” But I’m not drawals. Every month, put the local charity. gest sticking a way of flow. Now you see the problem. asking you to decorate for the cash in an envelope with the list If you happen to not have your with good ol’ separating Don’t forget that you’ll likely holidays, I’m simply asking you to of who you’re buying for and what envelope with you or you’re mak- cash. people spend more money on food and budget for the holidays. you’re spending on them. For in- ing a purchase online, just deposit from their travel during the final month of Want to join the league? Here’s stance, if you add up your “buy the appropriate amount of cash money the year, as well. what you do. Make a list of all the for” list and it totals $480, then back into your checking account About a decade ago, my wife people you plan on buying holi- you’ll withdraw $120 in cash in after you’ve made the non-cash under the and I decided to stop letting De- day gifts for in December. Then, September, October, November purchase. Sure you can cheat and guise of cember happen to us. We instead in what will be the most cathartic and December. just keep the cash and break the tradition decided to divide the financial re- exercise of the year, write down a Now, instead of trying to fit seemingly unimportant and arbi- and sponsibilities of December holi- dollar amount next to their name $480 into your December cash trary rules, but if you do, you’ll familial days over a four-month period. representing how much money flow, you’ll spread the damage know you’re compromising your We called it the Holiday Sav- you’d like to spend on each per- over a four-month period. January, and I’ll kick you out of love. ings League. You should join. son. There’s nothing quite like Having a finite amount of mon- the league. And, it should go with- There’s no sign-up, no fees and no seeing the different amounts you ey to spend forces you to stay out saying, but it won’t: Keep prizes. It’s not so much a league as plan on spending on different within your budget. If you spend your cash envelope in a safe place. it is a great way to experience the family members and friends to too much on Uncle Owen, then Enjoy January.

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And while it control panel heading and select “Contacts comes set to accept incoming on an iPhone Only” or “Receiving Off,” as you NATI HARNIK, AP files only from people in your (swipe up), prefer. contacts list, it doesn’t provide turn off Air- If you do need to send or re- tools to deal with abuse if you Drop or set it ceive a file with a colleague, a August jobs report expected change that setting. to only re- fellow event attendee or some- In this case, a friend had reset ceive from body else you haven’t added to AirDrop from “Contacts Only” contacts. your contacts, remember to re- to show more solid growth to “Everyone” to ease set AirDrop to its de- sending files to and fault afterward. And if The labor 2.6% annual rate. But recent re- from co-workers. that file transfer would Paul Davidson market ports suggest retail sales and con- She enlisted flight take place from one @Pdavidsonusat topped sumer spending increased more attendants to find the Mac to another, re- USA TODAY 200,000 in than previously thought, as did offending cretin, but member that you can both June business stockpiling, Alexander they had no luck. Un- also use Bluetooth file and July, notes. Economists expect Com- fortunately, she does transfer. The August jobs report high- pushing the merce to bump up its estimate have company. Knuck- That older option is lights a jam-packed week of eco- monthly av- slightly to 2.7%. le-dragging morons not as quick or as nomic news that also features a erage for the Consumer spending growth have been attempting seamless, but it’s also revised estimate of second-quar- year to a solid was tepid in the spring, with out- “cyber flashing” for less open to abuse — ter economic growth and the lat- 184,000. lays rising just 0.1% in June. But years, exploiting the the receiving device est data on consumer confidence retail sales data and stronger de- automatic preview Air- has to accept the send- and spending, as well as manufac- mand for utilities suggest con- Drop provides of an er’s “pairing” request turing activity. sumption has picked up notably, image sent from an un- before the file goes any- In July, consumer confidence Alexander says. Economists ex- known sender. where. And unlike Air- approached the 16-year high pect Commerce on Thursday to And since AirDrop Drop, Bluetooth has reached early this year. PNC Fi- announce that personal spending works from as far away the added advantage of nancial Services Group expects a rose a fairly vigorous 0.4% in July. as 30 feet between Ap- working with Android modest decline as fallout from The labor market has sizzled so ple devices with Wi-Fi and Windows devices. 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RETIREMENT Learn how to manage the risk of inflation mericans worry a lot about inflation. In fact, one in three (32%) Americans were either “panicked” or “very worried” about the rising cost of living in retirement, according to a recent study. But that worry about what is also called purchasing A power risk isn’t translating into action. Some 64%of Americans don’t have a financial plan that addresses the rising cost of living in retirement, according to the Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. And the plan most people have is this: Be more frugal with money. So, what should Americans do to manage and mitigate the rising cost of living, 2.6%. Meanwhile, the average “One key annual premium increase for area of which those surveyed by Allianz Life predict to rise 4.4% per year in retirement? Medicare Part B over the same 30-year period has been 6.2%.” focus Laster also says working with should be factored into your strategy to a financial adviser is helpful. health Robert Powell deal with inflation in retirement, “Retirees should consult an care costs Special to USA TODAY says David Laster, a New York- adviser to confirm that they are and based retirement strategist. spending at a sustainable rate,” To deal with future health care he says. medical costs, consider buying long-term expenses.” care insurance while in your 50s DELAY SOCIAL SECURITY. Deb Repya, above, or 60s, especially if there is no One of the best things you can do vice president of to mitigate the risk of inflation is consumer insights family member available to pro- for Allianz Life GET SMART. vide this care if needed. Some delay the start date of your Social Americans may not fully under- 70% of Americans ultimately Security, Anspach says. “Your stand how inflation will affect need such care, Laster says. Social Security benefit amount them in retirement. Consider: Also, shop health care plans automatically goes up with infla- Respondents to the Allianz Life every year during retirement. tion. You get a larger amount of survey estimated the average “Most plans have a maximum Social Security by starting bene- cost of living would increase by out-of-pocket cost so you know fits at a later age. The annual in- 4.4% each year in retirement, in a worst-case scenario what crease tied to inflation will now But 31% of respondents thought your expense would be,” says Da- apply to that larger amount.” the cost of living would go up be- na Anspach, founder and CEO of tween 5% to 10% per year, and Sensible Money. PERSONALIZE YOUR nearly 1 in 10 (8%) reported costs INFLATION RISK. would increase more than 10% ESTIMATE THE NUMBER “Retirees ing adjustments or potential in- Inflation affects sectors of the each year. Inflation, however, has OF POTENTIAL YEARS should creases apply to sources of population differently, Anspach averaged 2.15% for the last 20 OF RETIREMENT. income,” Repya says. “While So- says. “If you are living on less years, according to Allianz Life. The longer you live, the more consult an cial Security might effectively than $50,000 a year in retire- To be sure, there’s no guaran- you need to worry about the loss adviser to address inflation, some investment, increases in necessities tee that inflation will continue to of purchasing power. You can es- confirm ments or other financial vehicles such as energy, health care and average less than 3% for the next timate your life expectancy, how that they might not. Also, consider the im- food will affect you,” she says. 20 years. But it’s a good idea to many years of retirement you are pact of potential low interest “By working longer and delaying estimate inflation’s impact on might have to fund, by using on- spending rates and rising inflation rates the start date of Social Security, One of the your retirement plan by calculat- line calculators such as the Liv- during retirement as total rates you will be better prepared to best ing what $1 today will buy in fu- ing to 100 Life Expectancy at a of return could be much differ- handle these increases.” ture years using best-, worst-, Calculator. sustain- ent than anticipated.” things you and likely-case estimates. To do “With better health care and able rate.” SAVE AND INVEST. can do to this, use a calculator such as that longer life expectancies, some- DON’T WAIT; DEVELOP A PLAN One way preretirees can mitigate mitigate David Laster, found at Vertex42.com. one retiring today at age 65 can above, a New TO ADDRESS INFLATION NOW. the ravages of inflation in retire- the risk of Also, learn how your expenses expect to live another 20 years York-based Ideally, Repya says, you would ment is to make sure they have inflation is will change in retirement and based on life expectancy tables. retirement work with a financial profession- enough money set aside in their the rate of inflation for those ex- Even with a modest inflation rate strategist al to see what strategies and nest egg before retiring. delay the penditures. of 2.5%, costs would double over products should be considered to “Preretirees should save auto- start date “Take a comprehensive look at the course of a period of 28 help address the risk of inflation matically and consistently, aim- of your potential retirement-income ex- years,” Repya says. “Also, if mar- during retirement. ing for at least 10% of earnings Social penses and consider the impact ried, consider the possibility that “There are multiple variables including employer match, if Security, of inflation,” says Deb Repya, one partner may live much long- to take into account, and without any,” Laster says. “Retirees vice president of consumer in- er into retirement.” proper guidance there are many should also view themselves as says Dana sights for Allianz Life. “One key Don’t forget to assess your potentially damaging assump- long-term investors and, as such, Anspach, area of focus should be health current health status when tions that can be made,” she says. maintain a meaningful allocation above, care costs and medical thinking about potential life ex- “For example, while Social Secu- — at least 40% — to stocks.” founder expenses.” pectancy, Repya says. rity adjusts to an extent for infla- and CEO Health care costs, for instance, tion, it very well might not keep Robert Powell is editor of Retirement represent 8.8% of all expendi- REVIEW RETIREMENT INCOME pace with health care expenses. 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Members of the Riding Academy accompany A. Moody Mims, fourth from right. Mims opened the equestrian academy during World War II because of the limits put on the number of cars, access to gasoline and the number of tires people could purchase. Riding Academy thrived during WWII rationing

his week Reflections looks back at Sumter during World War II and how people coped with T the restrictions placed on the mode and meth- od of travel. Because of the tremendous need for the nation’s resources for the war effort, the government was forced to limit the number of cars, public access to gasoline and the number of tires people could purchase for their vehicles. These restraints led A. Moody Mims to open an equestrian academy to reconnect SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOS the populace Just the thing for a Sunday afternoon outing. Moody Mims, who owned Riding Academy, demonstrates to the time- the latest thing in a family conveyance to Miss Blanche Tomlinson. The wagon could carry five customers honored tra- and the pony and buggies are available at the academy located back of the Armory. dition of rid- Sammy Way ing horses. weekly though the rationing “Realizing of sugar curtailed the bot- REFLECTIONS that the con- A. MOODY MIMS tling of that many cases. Mr. ditions Mims managed the plant; placed on the citizens of ness venture.” however, before he assumed Sumter because of the war, The academy featured the control of the facility, he was and that people were not finest horses found in this engaged in a dry-cleaning able to drive their automo- section of the state. These business in Georgetown. His biles and enjoy the other di- horses were procured by Mr. business interests were conversions as in pre-war days, Mims, an accomplished siderable; in addition to the A. Moody Mims went to con- equestrian as well as a suc- bottling plant he owned two siderable trouble and ex- cessful business man. He grocery stores, one café and pense to open one of the was kept busy managing Or- an auto dealership while still largest riding academies in ange Crush Bottling Co., one finding time to personally the entire state. The fact that of the city’s largest and most supervise the operation of people loved horses was ef- progressive soft drink firms. the Riding Academy, which fectively demonstrated by Orange Crush Co. was at 328 he located at the fairgrounds This newspaper advertisement for Riding Academy shows the cost of the instantaneous success S. Main St. and had the ca- behind the armory. horse rides. which greeted this new busi- pacity to produce 1,200 cases The stables were well con- structed and were designed could take advantage of the ed saddle horses and one Ten- to be “large, clean and airy.” hourly rates at $1.25 an hour. nessee walking horse. The Many types of horses were The land surrounding the horses were brought from available. The experienced fairgrounds was ideal for rid- Pine Lake stable at Myrtle horsemen could find the ing because there were sever- Beach. One of the quintet of mounts of their choice, as al country lanes in the vicini- gaited horses was a trained could the beginning riders ty of the stables. jumper. Rates were two dol- who were eager to find gen- Upon the conclusion of lars per hour, and there was tle steeds. Ponies were avail- the war, the shortages of au- an additional charge for pri- able for young riders, and tomobiles and gasoline were vate instruction.” John R. trained instructors were eased, and it is thought that Moseley operated the acade- available to provide those in- most participants returned my, and instruction was terested with riding lessons. to the pre-war use of motor given by Mrs. Doris Russell “The new riding academy vehicles, and a decline in the of Sumter, who won numer- was an example of a man usage of horses for transpor- ous blue ribbons in competi- turning a hobby into a profit- tation was experienced. tions and was a graduate of able business.” A substantial However, in September Hartsville Academy. number of Sumterites fre- 1949, The Pines Riding Acad- Whoa there, Pestletail: Brother mule pulls up at the side door of the quented the academy and emy announced its grand The information and photos Sunset Country Club and out of the covered wagon he draws pile were generous in their praise opening in Sumter. “Located used to complete this article Sumter golfers who have long since ceased to worry about the gaso- for this new enterprise. The five miles from Sumter on were taken from Sumter Item line rationing. The covered wagon trips were made on Thursdays, Sat- opportunity for frequent cus- Catchall Road, just 100 yards archives. urdays and Sundays, and many local links enthusiasts took advantage tomers to purchase a book of off the Columbia Highway, of that means of transportation to the country club. The golfers would tickets made the cost very the academy featured private Reach Sumter Item Archivist gather at the Coca-Cola Co. building on West Liberty Street and make reasonable. Others who de- equestrian instruction, a sta- Sammy Way at waysammy@ the trip out from there. sired to ride occasionally ble of fine thoroughbred gait- yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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75 YEARS AGO – 1943 meant fewer school buses were March 20 - 26 picking up more students, Martha Turbeville of Liber- some as early as 6:35 a.m. in ty Street has been recently in- District 17, to accommodate ducted and now placed on the the stacking of drivers’ sched- WAAC Reserve. She will await ules. orders for active duty. She has • Robert J. Cavendish lived it. a brother, George Turbeville, The memories will be in- former big-league baseball grained forever. A B-24 naviga- hurler, at Shaw Field and an- tor, he was one of many young other brother, Warner Turbev- American airmen shot down ille, who is somewhere in the during World War II. For 16½ Pacific. A nephew is also some- months, Cavendish was a pris- where in the Pacific Theater. oner of war. Most of his days • Miss Bobby Williams, were spent in a 12-by-16-foot daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. room in Stalag Luft 1, “right Frank Williams of Stateburg, on the Baltic Sea,” with 23 placed first in the American other POWs. He publicly Legion’s an- shared his memories through nual district a Sumter County Museum ex- oratorical hibit which he narrated. contest held • Danny Johnson won the at Edmunds Late Model race sponsored by High School. Coors and Coors Light on Sat- Her subject urday night at Sumter Rebel was “The Speedway. Johnson crossed the Freedoms We finished line ahead of Joey Yesteryear Protect.” Griffin, Bob Sharp, Ronnie in Sumter David Mills Johnson and Billy Coursey. placed second Arthur Winn took the check- SAMMY WAY with his ered flag in the Super Stock di- “Fight On vision. Winn took the lead America – early in the race and held off Your Constitution Will Live,” Ronnie Johnson. and Miss Helen Jones was • The Sumter Touchdown third with “United We Fight.” Club begins its second year at Others taking part were Gregg the Sumter Family YMCA, and Horne, Robert Courtright, Kin- SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO YMCA CEO Rand Bailey is ex- loch Bull and Linnie Hynds. 1967 — East Clarendon’s Donald Thomas, left, and last season’s high scorer Pete Atkinson, right, along cited about the list of guest • The Army Air Forces with head basketball coach Maxie Knowlton, watch the rest of the team work out. The Wolverines open speakers already lined up. “I added hundreds of new pilots the 1967-68 basketball season at home Tuesday night against Hebron. think we’ve got as good a for the spring offensive sweeps group of speakers as you can over Europe and the Pacific, get for this area,” he said. with graduation of aviation ca- tures and silos. been actively pursuing a proj- perintendent L.C. McArthur • Sumter County Council dets from the 10 advanced fly- • John B. Duffie, county au- ect to incorporate South Sum- Jr. lightened setback restrictions ing training schools of the ditor, said that the same evalu- ter, including Shannontown, • John S.W. Buxton of Sum- on hazardous-waste landfills, AAF Gulf Coast Training Cen- ation would be placed on Hoyt Height and Red Bay sub- ter was elected to the post of saying current restrictions ter. New pilots include Lt. Wil- mules, horses and cows in per- station, into a township. Repre- vice president of the Interstate could prompt lawsuits. Council liam M. Reynolds Jr. of Sum- sonal property return as last sentatives of the Department YMCA of the Carolinas at its approved the changes with a ter, who received his wings year, in compliance with an of Housing and Urban Devel- Special Convention held in 3-2 vote. Council Chairman Joe from Eagle Pass Field, Eagle order sent in yesterday to his opment are slated to meet with Charlotte. The Interstate Davis and Councilmen Chuck Pass, Texas. office. The value of mules has the Rev. W.T. Lewis, pastor of YMCA of the Carolinas works Fienning and Louis Fleming • Junior High School stu- been set at $30 a head. For Union Station AME Church, with all 52 YMCAs in North approved the change, while dents and faculty are still buy- horses, the figure is $25 and for and president of Sumter and South Carolina. Councilmen the Rev. Otis Scott ing bonds and stamps with en- cows $10. In the county, last CORE, and J.P. Rembert, direc- • “I was eating supper about and Rudy Singleton voted thusiasm. The total sales year 3,936 mules were listed at tor of the Sumter Community 6 o’clock and then it hap- against it. amounted to $224.45. Miss So- an evaluation of $119,115. Information Center, and other pened,” began E.D. Porter as • The wheels of development phie Brunson’s seventh-grade Three hundred and four hors- community leaders. he described the inferno fire have been set in motion in Ri- homeroom won the United es were recorded at $7,610 and • “This year will be more or which struck his cabinet shop mini. Sumter County Council States flag for the highest 3,225 cows at $32,375. less a rebuilding year, for us,” at 1190 S. Pike W. late Wednes- voted to sell the county’s $5,000 amount sold, $91.55. Miss Cath- • William S. Heath, 28-year- began Summerton High bas- day afternoon, causing an esti- option on 140 acres near Pack’s erine Bass’ eighth-grade home- old son of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. ketball coach Bill Springs talk- mated $45,000 total loss dam- Landing to the Regional Devel- room tied with Miss Margaret Heath, has been promoted ing about his 1967-68 Blue age to his uninsured business. opment Corp., an arm of the Yeadon’s eighth-grade room from the rank of captain to Streaks, who open the cage Santee Lynches Regional for the highest percentage buy- major in the U.S. Army, ac- season against Manning. “But 25 YEARS AGO – 1992 Council of Governments. The ing. Both rooms were 100 per- cording to information re- I’m looking forward to big Aug. 21 - 27 nonprofit corporation will act cent the past week. However, ceived today. Maj. Heath was things,” he added. “You almost Tom Lewis might very well as an impartial administrator the South Carolina flag was stationed in Portsmouth, Vir- have to.” consider placing a quick phone in developing the area. awarded to Miss Yeadon’s ginia, and was in the anti-air- • The “Second Mill problem” call to the department of miss- • State education Superinten- group because their sales were craft division of the coastal ar- appeared nearer a solution ing persons. Among the miss- dent Barbara Nielsen says stu- higher for the week. Robert tillery. with the announcement that ing: Wally Richardson, Martin dents aren’t taking enough Esch, a student in Miss the Sumter Elks Club had Burns, Kelton Dunnican, Jeff challenging courses and that’s Brunson’s room, brought $24 50 YEARS AGO – 1967 taken an option on the 100-acre Burgess, Tyrone Carter, Kenny why South Carolina is worst in worth of stamps and bonds Nov. 19-25 property. According to Richard Simon, Keith Atkinson, Tyson the nation on Scholastic Apti- and was the highest pupil for John Marion Evans of Sum- Moses, chairman of the Elks Mack, Corey Harvin, Eric tude Tests for the third- the week. ter was appointed director of board of directors, the organi- Graves, Taff Witherspoon, etc. straight year. The national av- • Collections in the Red organization for the South Car- zation plans to build a new In all, 15 starters, including 14 erage improved, but South Cross War Fund Drive reached olina Republican party by Ray club on a site formerly occu- All-Area performers and 12 Carolina’s became slightly $20,983.56, Director F.E. Gibson Harris, executive director of pied by a swimming pavilion. who will be performing on the worse, according to figures re- reported, following further re- the party. Evans, who has • Jerry Coker, yesterday’s college level this season, were leased. The SAT, which mea- ports from some of the sources served in numerous volunteer football star but today’s bas- missing when Lewis called his sures verbal and math skills, is where canvassing still is being capacities for the party includ- ketball standout, led the Man- first practice this fall. supposed to help predict suc- conducted. The drive went ing Sumter County chairman, ning Monarchs to a big 71-29 • One of the few dependables cess in college. over the $20,000 quota which will spearhead a program to season opening rout against in a constantly changing world • They endured nearly had been set for Sumter on “encourage every county to or- the stalling Summerton Flash- is the high quality of a show 100-degree temperatures as Friday. Mr. Gibson has ex- ganize every precinct,” said es. For Coker, it was his first by the Puddin’ Swamp Singers. they marched in cadence, car- pressed many times the con- Harris. actual basketball game ever, The 35-member chorus, named rying heavy gear across the viction that before it is finished • Woodland Antique & Gift but that seemed to make no after a muggy swamp outside grassy fields and shining as- the figure will be $25,000 or Shop, located on the Mayes- difference to the rookie, who Turbeville in neighboring phalt. One member of the more. ville-Florence Highway five pumped in 16 points of individ- Clarendon County, came group said it was like “blowing • Seven Sumter County cat- miles east of Sumter, is hold- ual effort. through again with an enjoy- up thousands of balloons while tlemen and the associate coun- ing grand opening ceremonies, • Sumter School District No. able concert at Patriot Hall. on a treadmill under a tanning ty agent were attending the and the public is invited to reg- 17 will advertise during Janu- The event was a benefit for the light.” This person is no sol- first sale by Hereford breeders ister for free door prizes. Mrs. ary for bids on the $3 million Teige Cantey Chapter, South dier. He is Carl Jackson, a in Edgefield. The delegation in- Eva C. Kirven and her son bond issues, passed at the spe- Carolina Society of Colonial trumpet player in Sumter High cluded A.H. Forester, Dr. C.J. Danny are owners and opera- cial Aug. 1 election. The board Dames. School’s marching band. He is Lemmon, H.B. Tomlinson, tors of the new firm, which of trustees approved going • Today marked the end of the story of hundreds of Sum- H.W. Harby, J.M. Edens, H.C. will feature antiques, collec- ahead with the bond issue sale summer fun for nearly 20,000 ter County youths who annual- Edens, H.M. McLaurin Jr. and tors’ items and paintings by at the regular meeting. Deci- children who headed back to ly cut their summer vacations D.M. Altman, the associate Sumter artists. sion to advertise during Janu- school in Sumter County. The short to attend band camp. county agent here. After the • Two meetings are on tap ary was based on predictions back-to-school migration put a sale, they were scheduled to this week for members of resi- by financial experts that the strain on the bus routes of Reach Sumter Item Archivist visit several farms where cat- dential communities located to bond market would be im- Sumter School Districts 2 and Sammy Way at waysammy@ tle are bred to observe pas- the south of Sumter who have proved by that time, said Su- 17. A shortage of drivers yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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White, owner and contractor, Signs, contractor, 2085 Wedgefield • WOCSC Worsley Real Estate LLC, owner, 1845 Millwood Road, $2,000 (vinyl sid- • Shirley Grant, owner, Shelwood China Road, $2,000 (wall sign — K Cleaners, Desena Commercial Services, contrac- ing, residential). dba China Home Improvements, con- commercial). tor, 940 E. Liberty St., $1,600 (change • Betty M. Brown, owner and contractor, tractor, 3335 Annie St., Dalzell, $3,401 face of freestanding sign — BP, com- (reroof only, residential). • Andrea Freed Levenson, owners, Culler 26 Malibu St., $2,800 (roofing, residen- Enterprises dba Culler Roofing, con- mercial); WOCSC Worsley Real Estate tial). • Lorie W. and Delbert Eugene Coker, own- tractor, 527 N. Guignard Drive, $6,000 LLC, owner, Desena Commercial Ser- ers, Christopher E. Coker, contractor, vices, contractor, 940 E. Liberty St., • Gaenett Bolan and Michael Young, own- (reroof flat roof membrane, commer- ers, Alton Douglas Nelson, contractor, 165 Macy St., $100 (residential demoli- cial). $1,500 (change face of wall sign — BP, tion of mobile home, residential). commercial); WOCSC Worsley Real Es- 4280 E. Brewington Road, $7,762.48 • Alice D. McNeill, owner and contractor, (vanity and tile shower, residential). • Charlie A. and Suzanne Bigelow, owners, tate LLC, owner, Desena Commercial 1701 Brigatine Drive, $900 (roof over ex- Services, contractor, 2270 Peach Or- • Terri A. Spann, owner, Alton Douglas James E. Standley, contractor, 280 Mal- isting deck — open, residential0. lard Drive, $9,225 (roof replacement, chard Road, $1,500 (change face of wall Nelson, contractor, 47 Reed St., $980.76 residential). • Kim Farmer, owner and contractor, sign — BP, commercial). (replace two windows, residential). 2380 Kings Mountain Drive, Dalzell, • Rose L. Hairston, owner, James E. • Sumter Gateway Partners LLC, owner, • Christian A. and Marcea G. Vaughn, own- $3,000 (vinyl siding / soffit / facial Desena Commercial Services, contrac- ers, Alton Douglas Nelson, contractor, Standley, contractor, 208 Crescent Ave., metal, residential). $5,000 (roof replacement, residential). tor, 1868 U.S. 15 South, $1,500 (change 1017 Antlers Drive, $3,156.24 (replace • Sheila H. Kennington, owner, Eric face of wall sign — BP, commercial). eight windows, residential). • Cletus W. Brown Jr. and Doris Thom, Osteen Lenza dba A-Z Construction, owners, Chris Muenzer, contractor, 60 • Dale F. Richardson, owner, Desena • Cheryl M. Carnes, owner, Alton Douglas contractor, 3385 Kim St., Dalzell, $8,000 Commercial Services, contractor, 1950 Nelson, contractor, 1068 Nottingham Aniline Court, 180 heated square feet, (reroof metal, residential). $32,500 (patio room on existing slab Myrtle Beach Highway (1960), $1,500 Drive, $2,960.61 (nine windows replace, with studio roof, residential). • Essie Mae Getter, owner, James Robert (change face of wall sign — BP, com- residential). Byrd Jr., contractor, 319 W. Oakland mercial). • Ada K. and Addie K. Williams, owners, • Sharon Housey, owner and contractor, Ave., $350 (six foot vinyl fence, residen- • John Jennings Mingus, owner, Mays 28 Harrison St., $2,800 (roofing, residen- Jeffrey Callen dba Callen Construction, tial). contractor, 3545 Queen Chapel Road, Contracting Co. LLC, contractor, 526 tial). $10,545 (replace shingle roof, residen- • Heirs of Williba R. Pitts and Kelly Pitts, Bell Road, $8,336 (reroof, residential). • James E. and Crystal Witherspoon, own- tial). owners, Stephon Edwards, contractor, • Henry Lee Shaw, owner, SLSCO Ltd., ers, Home Depot USA Inc., contractor, 3740 Broad St. (3750), $3,500 (residen- contractor, 4580 Amonn Road, 865 Breezybay Lane, $8,500 (replace 10 • Frank W. Watford, owner, William tial demolition of house, residential). Lamon Wheeler IV, contractor, 2688 $24,677.69 (insulation / carpentry / dry- windows size for size, residential). McCrays Mill Road, $3,900 (roofing, res- • Calvary Baptist Church, owner, Carolina wall / flooring / roofing / decking, resi- • Billy W. Clowney, owner, JJ Hardee idential). Home Improvements, contractor, 38 dential). Construction and Design, contractor, Center St., $14,000 (remodel existing • Minnie L. Dix, owner, Herbert L. Boone, • Mildred E. Scott, owner, Jeffrey Callen 1105 N. Lafayette Drive, Suite, $120,000 restroom to make handicap accessible, dba Callen Construction, contractor, (dentist office, commercial). contractor, 874 Manchester Road, commercial). $4,600 (replace shingles / install siding 863 Kolb Road, $2,200 (replace tin roof • Peggy D. Waddell, owner, Square It Up on upper level, residential). • UBI South Eastern Properties, owner, M. on shed, residential). Roofing Inc., contractor, 3020 Oswego Robinson & Son Builders, contractor, • Teal and Cathleen D. Kirkhart, owners, Highway, $9,890 (reroof, residential). • Bonnie E. Finucan, owner, Homestar 524 W. Oakland Ave., $50,000 (interior Solar Solutions, contractor, 70 Pinnacle Homestar Solar Solutions, contractor, • Fredericka Y. Wright et al, owner, Mar- door / wall / drywall / plumbing / wir- 926 Wisteria Way, $34,200 (roof mount Court, $31,890 (roof mount solar panel ing — interior work only, residential). quis Wright, contractor, 646 Broad St., system, residential). solar panel system, residential). $2,800 (roofing, residential). • Angus Smith, owner, James Robert • Harold Evans, owner, Harvey McDon- • Larry M. Scheele and Cindy Turner, own- Byrd Jr., contractor, 20 Daufaskie • Randolph and Maggie Dinkins, owners, ers, Danny Kenneth Jackson, contrac- ald, contractor, 705 Loring Mill Road Maggie Dinkins, contractor, 5216 Pis- Court, $3,300 (six foot vinyl fence, resi- (mobile home, residential). tor, 709 Henderson St., $7,500 (move dential). gah Mill Road, Rembert, $2,800 (roofing, walls / new cabinets, residential). • Lucas Luke Allen, owner, Cephus Gregg residential). • Elizabeth P. Blanding, owner, James dba Designer Thoughts, contractor, • Kristopher G. Willms, owner, Kristopher Robert Byrd Jr., contractor, 18 Moise • Ray A. Conyers, owner and contractor, G. Willms, contractor, 1709 Mossberg 6455 Lynx Court, Wedgefield, $4,000 750 Deschamps Road, $6,000 (reshingle, Drive, $1,800 (four foot chain link fence, (brick underpinning, residential). Drive, $1,200 (six foot wood fence, resi- residential). residential). dential). • Melissa Renee Pearson, owner and con- • Eli Rivas-Lopez, owner, Harvey McDon- • Elizabeth Wilder, owner, Alpha & • Darrell W. Blakley, owner, Harvey Mc- tractor, 635 W. Oakland Ave., $2,800 Omega Construction LLC, contractor, ald, contractor, 951 E. Fulton St. (mo- (roofing, residential). Donald, contractor, 4825 Old Stone bile home, residential). 638 W. Oakland Ave., $7,000 (reroof, res- Road (mobile home, residential). • First Baptist Church of Sumter, owner, idential). • Johnny L. and Gaylinda Phillips, owners, Tefon Construction Co., contractor, 107 • Patrick M. Parker, owner, Cherokee Pack Construction, contractor, 8 Parish • Jasper McLeod, owner, Baxley’s Best- Builders LLC, contractor, 2285 W. Oak- E. Liberty St., $46,308 (replace windows way Transportation, contractor, 5425 St., $3,450 (repair flooring / install new on children’s building, commercial). land Ave., 360 unheated square feet, tile, residential). Mayrant Road, Rembert (mobile home, $3,585 (detached enclosed storage • Tammy J. Sullivan, owner, David B. residential). • Robert A. Burleson, owner and contrac- unit, residential). Trapp, contractor, 7 Glendale Court, • Morris Graham – Florence L. Gr, owners, tor, 112 Haynsworth St., $25,000 (interi- $3,900 (replace sliding door with two • Katrina Brown, owner, Baxley’s Best- or / exterior remodel kitchen / bath- Morris Graham, contractor, 2609 Hill- way Transportation, contractor, 5270 windows and patio door, residential); dale Drive, 448 unheated square feet, room / eight windows / no structural Tammy J. Sullivan, owner, David B. Borden Road (mobile home, residen- work, residential). $900 (new porch over back of home, tial). Trapp, contractor, 7 Glendale Court, residential). • Judith Terry (trustee), owner, Monroe $8,578 (remove wall / finish laundry • Angus F. McDuffie, owner and contrac- Construction Co. LLC dba Oakridge, room, residential). • Robert A. and Dawn M. Gauvreau, own- tor, 6250 New Hope Church Road, Rem- ers, Chris Muenzer, contractor, 6480 contractor, 19 Glendale Court, $4,900 • Breckenridge LP, owner, AAA Sign Co. bert, $500 (new detached open tractor (reroofing, residential). Montpelier Lane, $21,800 (remove shed, residential). Inc., contractor, 1745 U.S. 15 South, screen walls, replace with glass — ex- • Stephen F. and Christophe Letempt, own- $6,000 (install two new order canopies, isting foundation and roof, residential). • Pinnacle Properties of Sumter, owner, ers, G&S Sign Co., contractor, 2260 commercial). Mungo Homes, contractor, 1745 Ruger • Edward B. Bennett, owner, John Miller Peach Orchard Road, $475 (wall sign — • Lee Ashmore Jr., owner, Lee Ashmore, Drive, 1,548 heated square feet and 528 Highway 441 ABC, commercial). Robinson dba Premiere Roof, contrac- unheated square feet, $131,000 (new contractor, 2106 Four Bridges Road, tor, 1977 Forest Drive, $5,300 (roof re- dwelling, residential). • Kimberley and David Y. Roupe, owners, $2,800 (roof, residential). placement, residential). Jeffrey Callen dba Callen Construction, • Harley Ford, owner and contractor, 404 • Armida Johnson, owner, James Robert contractor, 124 Wise Drive, $7,500 (re- • Lakeithia M. Thomas, owner, Complete Byrd Jr., contractor, 1335 Raccoon Silver St., $2,800 (replace roof, residen- Contractor Services Inc., contractor, move shingles, install metal roof, resi- tial). Road, $4,500 (four foot chain link fence, dential). 1619 Ruger Drive, $4,008.12 (remove / residential). • City of Sumter, owner, 4 Seasons Site replace roof, residential). • Kirby Rogers Jr., owner, Stephon Ed- and Demo Inc., contractor, 614 Man- • Thomas J. Teigue Jr. and Sharon V. wards, contractor, 1850 Goodman • City of Sumter, owner, Flippen Contrac- Teigue, owners, James Robert Byrd Jr., ning Ave., $5,850 (commercial demoli- tors Inc., contractor, 305 Pine St., $8,000 Road, Lynchburg, 910 heated square tion of old restaurant, commercial). contractor, 2910 Bend-K Drive, Dalzell, feet and 100 unheated square feet, (commercial demolition of playground $5,700 (six foot vinyl fence, residential). $58,600 (new dwelling, residential). • David Ard, owner and contractor, 5210 / tennis court, commercial). U.S. 15 North, 240 unheated square • Anthony E. Floyd Sr., owner, Johnson’s • Alton S. Meeler, owner, Peach Orchard • Bettie L. Stover et al, owner, Cephus Landscaping & Grading, contractor, 771 feet, $2,500 (agricultural barn, commer- Gregg dba Designer Thoughts, contrac- General Contracting LLC, contractor, cial). E. Liberty St. (land disturbance, com- 1381 Mooneyhan Road, $7,000 (residen- tor, 705 Loring Mill Road, $3,000 (brick mercial). tial demolition of burned house, resi- • Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and underpinning, residential). • Charles Sanders, owner, Carolina Home dential). contractor, 1830 Moorhill Estate Drive, • Booker W. or Isebell G. Woods, owners, 1,810 heated square feet and 510 un- Improvements, contractor, 1180 Old W. • Gregory D. and Debra Jackson, owners, Complete Contractor Services Inc., Liberty St. (1190), $600 (install mop heated square feet, $115,690 (new contractor, 20 Oak Haven Court, JL Floyd & Sons Co., contractor, 607 W. dwelling, residential); Gainey Construc- sink, three stainless steel sinks, com- Bartlette St., $4,800 (residential demoli- $7,963.27 (remove and replace roof, mercial). tion Co. LLC, owner and contractor, 531 residential). tion of old abandoned house, residen- Waterlily Drive, 1,700 heated square • Charles L. Hodge, owner, SBA Network tial). feet and 522 unheated square feet, • Lefford L. and Jody-Anne I. Fate, owners, Services LLC, contractor, 480 Builders • Johnnie Cook et al, owner, JL Floyd & $109,562 (new dwelling, residential); James Miller dba James Miller Con- Road, $8,000 (antenna and equipment Sons Co., contractor, 311 Red & White Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner struction, contractor, 2447 Clematis swaps / upgrades on existing cell St., $3,800 (residential demolition of and contractor, 537 Waterlily Drive, Trail, $2,600 (new roof, residential). tower, commercial). abandoned house, residential). 1,841 heated square feet and 460 un- • Heirs of Earl Bracey and Ethel*, owners, • Ernest J. and Claretha Sinkler, owners, • Richard Kenneth Floyd, owner, Baxley’s heated square feet, $116,438 (new Berry’s Construction of Sumter LLC, James Robert Byrd Jr., contractor, 1285 Bestway Transportation, contractor, dwelling, residential); Gainey Construc- contractor, 1036 Collins St., $1,593.75 Dewees St., $2,995 (six foot vinyl fence, 2695 Thomas Sumter Highway (mobile tion Co. LLC, owner and contractor, (residential demolition of steel beams residential). home, residential). 1015 Dewees St., 1,841 heated square left from mobile home and other de- • T.J. Player, owner, Jason Josey dba feet and 460 unheated square feet, bris, residential). • Marsha Jones, owner, Hawkins and $116,438 (new dwelling, residential). Josey Builders, contractor, 202 Broad Kolb Construction Co., contractor, 775 • Forfeited Land Commission, owner, Ber- St., $7,200 (roof, residential). Mattison Ave., $10,200 (tear off and re- • Archland Property I LLC, owner, Davies ry’s Construction of Sumter LLC, con- • Alfred Conyers, owner, Eric Osteen roof — shingles, residential). General Contracting Inc., contractor, tractor, 817 Kingdom Ave., $1,593.75 Lenza dba A-Z Construction, contrac- 1765 U.S. 15 South, $500,000 (remodel (residential demolition of mobile home, • Michael T. and Michelle C. Dickey, own- existing McDonald building, commer- residential); Forfeited Land Commis- tor, 122 Phifer St., $4,000 (reroof shin- ers, Robert L. Dickey dba RS Carpentry, gles, residential). cial). sion, owner, Berry’s Construction of contractor, 2075 Vega Lane, Lynchburg, Sumter LLC, contractor, 925 Franklin • Joyce H. Hodge, owner, Henry E. Floyd $4,190.91 (install metal roof, residen- • Michael D. and Yvonne B. Sanders, owners, Tree For A Tree Landscaping, con- Lane, $1,593.75 (residential demolition Builders, contractor, 211 Old Manning tial). of double wide mobile home, residen- Road, $3,000 (replace shingles, residen- tractor, 1691 Musket Trail, $850 (six • Ernesto and Elizabeth Rivera, owners, foot wood fence, residential). tial). tial). William Lee dba Lee’s Roofing Co., con- • Ginko LLC, owner, Jams A. Dyson dba • Lawrence Pressley, owner, Berry’s Con- • Cutler-Hammer Inc., owner, Charles tractor, 212 Adams Ave., $8,000 (re- struction of Sumter LLC, contractor, 20 Smith Co. LLC, contractor, 845 Corpo- move and replace shingles / felt, resi- Aaron Dyson Construction, contractor, 3205 Valencia Drive, Dalzell, 1,700 heat- Pat Drive (residential demolition of mo- rate Circle (land disturbance, commer- dential). bile home, residential). cial). ed square feet and 550 unheated • Robert A. and Rachel M. Nassef, owners, square feet, $105,000 (new dwelling, • Deryl Geddings, owner, Harvey McDon- • Sumter County, owner, Bobbitt Design Mark Haithcock, contractor, 4315 Brab- residential). ald, contractor, 3435 Nazarene Church Build LLC, contractor, 1585 N. Wise ham Drive, Dalzell, $14,400 (roof mount Road (Lot 9) (mobile home, residen- Drive (land disturbance, commercial). solar panel system, residential). • Jimmy Carolina, owner, Carolina Con- struction of Sumter LLC, contractor, tial). • Gregory A. and Wendy M. Sander, owner, • Donald H. Byers, owner, Michael A. 845 Willis St., $2,000 (new roof shingles, • Gladys McDowell* and Corey Cox, own- Todd Miles dba Southern Heritage Walters Builders, contractor, 226 S. residential). ers, Antonio B. Jacobs dba Hereafter Builders, contractor, 647 Mattison Ave., Pike West, $20,000 (remove / replace Roofing, contractor, 4075 Third St., 288 unheated square feet, $25,863.30 shingles, commercial). • Mikeal Jennings, owner, Harvey Mc- Donald, contractor, 1061 Acres Ave. Mayesville, $12,872.18 (roof replace- (install a new attached garage and • Archland Property I LLC, owner, AAA ment, residential). driveway, residential); Gregory A. and (mobile home, residential). Sign Co. Inc., contractor, 1765 U.S. 15 • Shirley A. Sims, owner and contractor, Wendy M. Sander, owner, Todd Miles South, $13,000 (wall signs — McDon- • Dwayne and Iris Chilcutt, owners, Sha- dba Southern Heritage Builders, con- ron H. Chapman, contractor, 2803 Au- 226 E. Red Bay Road, $2,000 (metal roof, alds, commercial); Archland Property I residential). tractor, 647 Mattison Ave., $2,873.70 LLC, owner, AAA Sign Co. Inc., contrac- gust Drive, $30,000 (remodel kitchen / (residential demolition of garage and tor, 1765 U.S. 15 South, $4,500 (install laundry and three bedrooms, residen- • TCF Realty LLC, owner, Trey Wellborn, driveway, residential). clearance bar at drive thru, commer- tial). contractor, 15 Church St., $22,850 (re- • Jeffery D. Lingefelt, owner, MJT Devel- cial). • Paralee McDowell, owner and contrac- model two bathrooms and make one handicap, commercial). opment LLC, contractor, 620 Des- • Michael T. and Cynthia Brogdon, owners, tor, 240 Alexander Place, $2,800 (roof- champs Road, 4,000 unheated square Carolina Carports, contractor, 595 Con- ing, residential). • Victor K. Smith, owner and contractor, enleigh Drive, Dalzell, 336 heated feet, $50,000 (steel building for ag use, cord Church Road, 1,440 unheated • Frances and David Woods, owners, Chris 5070 K square feet, $19,488 (add two bed- commercial). square feet, $18,000 (detached en- Collett dba C&C Remodeling & Repair, rooms to mobile home, residential). • Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and closed metal storage building on con- contractor, 21 Walker Ave., $6,189 (in- contractor, 3905 Vinca St., 1,577 heated crete slab, residential). stall vinyl siding, residential). • Mungo Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 3841 Moseley Drive, 2,431 heated square feet and 521 unheated square • Billy W. Bryant, owner, James E. Stand- • Eliabeth Clark, owner, Jacob Randall, square feet and 526 unheated square feet, $102,407 (new dwelling, residen- ley, contractor, 2409 Spring Valley contractor, 1445 Trappers Run Drive, feet, $181,000 (new dwelling, residential) . Drive, $6,000 (vinyl siding, residential). Wedgefield (mobile home, residential). tial); Mungo Homes Inc., owner and • City of Sumter, owner, Palmetto Auto- • Leonard H. Shields Jr. and Allison Shields, • Capital Investment Properties, owner, contractor, 3849 Moseley Drive, 2,218 matic Sprinkler Co. Inc., contractor, 14 owners, Fort Roofing & Sheet Metal, Larry Timmons dba T&T Metal Roofing, heated square feet and 538 unheated N. Main St., $208,095 (fire sprinkler in- contractor, 2960 Utopia Lane, Dalzell, contractor, 1210 Collingwood Drive, stallation, commercial). square feet, $172,000 (new dwelling, $7,802.31 (reroof, residential). $4,500 (change out 12 windows, resi- residential). • Janie M. Moses, owner, James Camer- • Kirby Rogers Jr., owner, Stephon Ed- dential). on, contractor, 5405 Plantation Drive, • William H. McLaughlin, owner, Johnny wards, contractor, 1850 Goodman • Debbie J. Lee, owner, John Floyd, con- M. James, contractor, 6050 Thomas $12,200 (replace 17 windows, residen- Road, Lynchburg, $4,000 (residential tractor, 6375 Mt. Sinai Church Road, tial). Sumter Highway, Rembert, 3,720 heat- demolition of 1,045 square foot home, Lynchburg (mobile home, residential). ed square feet and 2,124 unheated • Heirs of Williba R. Pitts and Kelly Pitts, residential). • Vivian S. Johnson, owner, Michael square feet, $329,000. owners, Stephon Edwards, contractor, THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 | C7

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he old gentleman nodded, but didn’t say anything. He was dressed in dark green clothes and, even though I didn’t see a gun,T I assumed he was just another hunter. He stepped back into the brush and disappeared from my sight. The ducks were starting to fly now, and I watched anx- iously for one to come my way. My older brother, David, was just out of sight, down the old tram road. Whistling wings Dan out front caught my Geddings attention, and I DEAN FOSDICK VIA AP raised my gun. A gardener in Langley, Washington, is shown holding a mobile phone with an app A single wood called “Like That Garden.” duck was coming. My shot was pure reflex, and the duck folded and plum- meted to the old roadbed. More ducks DAN GEDDINGS /OUTDOOR COLUMNIST Gardening apps are improving came over and David shot but didn’t Conservation Officer Blake Baxley is the connect. I didn’t take another shot but 2017 Region III Officer of the Year for Unit just watched as singles, pairs and G, which is comprised of Sumter and Clar- BY DEAN FOSDICK A new app from Toca Boca called small flocks passed overhead. It was endon counties. Associated Press "Toca Lab: Plants" aims to plant getting late. seeds of interest in gardening for When David walked up, he pointed Gardening apps are getting bet- children. It features a digital bo- across the creek and asked, “who’s a state port or nuclear facility; keep ter all the time, supplanting manu- tanical laboratory that helps kids that?” It was the old guy dressed in order during an extreme weather als and textbooks as the way peo- discover scores of plants with dif- green, standing out in the open now. I event or evacuation; speak to a com- ple dig for information. Many uni- fering personalities. It also enables answered that I didn’t know. We munity group; and help out with a versity Extension services are de- them to create new species. crossed the creek to where he was fishing rodeo or a youth hunt. veloping the digital aids to extend (https://tocaboca.com/app/toca- standing. South Carolina is divided into four outreach to clients. lab-plants ) “Boys, y’all was shooting a little bit law enforcement regions. Each with "Extension apps provide reliable, "We wanted to create something too late. It’s 10 minutes past sundown” it’s own unique challenges. Region I research-based information," said that would be fun," said Bjorn Jef- he said. The old gentleman was T.T. includes the Blue Ridge Mountains Christopher Enroth, an Extension fery, Toca Boca chief executive of- Langston, Clarendon County game with it’s two-week-long black bear educator with the University of Il- ficer. "We hope that the mystery, warden. I was 10 years old, David was season. Region II is the largest in linois, who evaluates gardening science and humor in the app com- 15. Daddy had told us not to shoot past terms of land mass. This wide range apps for their relevancy, custom- bine to ignite kids' joy of discovery sundown, but neither one of us had a of area includes the Piedmont to the ization and ease of use. "I've exam- and empower them to seek out watch, to know when legal sundown Pee Dee. Region III is spread across 12 ined a few apps developed by vari- other resources to learn more occurred. It was no excuse. counties in the Midlands. Region III ous companies that are simply an- about botany." Officer Langston was very nice and officers spend a considerable amount other gateway to their products. PlantSnap is a recent entry in later made arrangements with our of time and effort on boating safety "Other various interest groups the expanding field of apps intend- Dad for us to meet with the local mag- and enforcement. Dealing with acci- have apps that give 'all natural' ad- ed to identify unknown plants and istrate, Richard Corbett of Pinewood, dents, injuries and even fatalities on vice that is based more on opinion flowers. (See also Plantifier, Na- to address the violation. We were the water is a regular part of the job. or beliefs," Enroth said. "It always tureGate, Leafsnap, Like That Gar- fined $10 each, and the fine was sus- Region IV has the largest concentra- helps to have a critical eye." den, PlantNet, ID Weeds.) It in- pended. The incident made a very tion of registered boats in the state. The word "app" is short for ap- stantly identifies plants and weeds strong and lasting impression on us Six of the nine counties that make up plication — software designed for from a photo, and along the way is both. the region border the Atlantic Ocean. use on smart phones, tablets and producing what its creators claim It’s been more than 50 years since Patrolling “in the salt” adds a whole other mobile devices. is the world's largest plant data- that personal encounter with a “game other aspect to the job. Purdue University Extension base. warden” and the game laws. I have Officers in all four regions can ex- specialists, for example, have cre- "It works well for gardeners and had no other violations. pect a mix of patrolling on land and ated a series of diagnostic apps for academics and anyone," said Eric Looking back, I would note that of- water and a mix of rural, suburban gardeners that provide solutions to Ralls, chief executive officer of ficer Langston drove a dark green and urban environments. dozens of problems for hundreds PlantSnap. "We want anyone on sedan and carried a service revolver DNR officers work all hours of the of plants. This low-cost Plant Doc- the planet to be able to recognize and a ticket book. The job has evolved day and night, in weather conditions tor app suite focuses on perennial any plant on the planet. So far, we considerably. Conservation officers fair and foul, in the woods and on the and annual flowers, tomatoes, turf have 315,000 in our database." today drive four-wheel drive pickups water, very often alone. It is a very grass and trees. (https://www.pur- (http://plantsnap.net) and have computers and cellphones. tough job – both mentally and physi- dueplantdoctor.com ) Other gardening-related apps They have all the modern equipment cally – that requires a tough individu- "Every year, homeowners invest worth considering: and technology. al to do it successfully. They can ex- millions of dollars in their land- • For landscaping — iScape, Rain Basic enforcement of game and fish pect that many of the people they en- scaping materials, and due to in- Harvest; regulations is still a primary responsi- counter will be armed. All of that sect diseases and sometimes a lack • For diagnosis — Garden Com- bility, but the officers of the South comes with the territory when they of experience, problems come up," pass, Plant Health, My Garden An- Carolina Department of Natural Re- put on that instantly recognizable said Janna Beckerman, a Purdue swers; sources can be called to assist other green uniform. Extension plant disease specialist • For plant guides — GKH Gar- law enforcement agencies. DNR offi- When you see a “game warden” and content specialist for the apps. dening Companion, GardenMinder, cers may also take part in a manhunt thank them, just like you would do for "This is an affordable way to fix GrowIt!; and or a missing person case; investigate a any other first responder, for the dedi- those problems. You just pull it • For naturalists — Audubon Bird hunting or boating accident or a case cation and sacrifice that they make (mobile device) out of your pocket Guide app, Insect Encyclopedia, Bee of illegal dumping; provide security at for our resources and all of us. and have answers right away." Smart Pollinator Gardener. Getting drought-relief hay to Northern Plains no easy task BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — ranchers have been forced to Farmers across the country sell off cattle because they are donating tons of hay for have no hay crop or can't af- ranchers whose livestock are ford to buy hay with demand suffering from the drought in pushing prices to as high as the Northern Plains, but the double the normal cost. officials and groups lining up North Dakota's Agriculture the aid aren't finding it easy Department, North Dakota getting the feed to the region. State University and the Michi- North Dakota's Agriculture gan-based nonprofit Ag Com- Department has issued a plea munity Relief earlier this for truckers to help haul donat- month announced a program ed hay hundreds of miles from to accept hay donations at a other states for a hay lottery site near the Fargo campus. program, while an effort in the Applications from ranchers in eastern U.S. started by a trac- all three states are being actor pulling team is seeking cepted through the end of the thousands of dollars to pay for month, and the hay will be dis- fuel. tributed through a lottery About a dozen semitrailer drawing next month. loads of hay have been donated More than 40 semitrailer through the effort spearheaded loads of hay have been donat- by Tom Bedgar, a Pennsylva- ed, and the Agriculture De- nia man who farms, hauls THE ASSOCIATED PRESS partment is looking for truck- grain and runs the competitive Bales of hay that have been donated for a lottery drawing to help drought-stricken farmers and ranchers ers to donate their time and tractor Patriot Pulling Team. are stacked Tuesday at a site near the North Dakota State University campus in Fargo. More than 40 semi- equipment to haul it to the Some of the hay has been trailer loads of hay have been donated, and the North Dakota Agriculture Department is looking for truck- Fargo site. hauled to North Dakota — at a ers to donate their time and equipment to haul it to the Fargo site. State officials have approved cost of $1,000 per load in fuel $1.5 million in aid to help and tolls — but there is plenty the hay, and we're trying to get "Nobody knew what the tana are in some stage of North Dakota ranchers with more to send, according to started moving here." drought really was about out drought, according to the U.S. hay-hauling costs, but the Bedgar. Donations of money, hay, there until she called, and told Drought Monitor. About 44 money will not go toward get- "We have a lot of hay out lodging or meals are being us how bad it was," Bedgar percent of North Dakota, 25 ting hay lottery donations in here; we had a good crop," he handled by the Stutsman said. percent of Montana and 6 per- other states to the region. said. "If anybody can help us County Farm Bureau in North About 82 percent of North cent of South Dakota are in ex- "For that, we're counting on out with donations now, we'll Dakota, where Bedgar's niece Dakota, 76 percent of South treme or exceptional drought, the generous and gracious ef- get fuel in the trucks. We've got is a board member. Dakota and 70 percent of Mon- the two worst categories. Many forts of others," Goehring said. C8 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017

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Rider 9 provides for the recovery of DSM/EE costs •Janitorial/Custodian allocated jurisdictionally to South Carolina for the test period, January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016, and for the forecast pe- Auctions •Forklift •Warehouse riod, January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018; net lost revenues for DSM and EE programs as applicable; and program/portfolio •Building Maintenance performance incentives (PPI) as applicable, in accordance with Order No. 2015-596. REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL (HVAC /EPA Certified) PROPERTY AUCTION - Jenkins •Administrative Assistants Th e revenue DEP proposes to recover under the proposed Rider 9 is as follows: Estate located at corner of Hwy. 418 and Fork Shoals Rd, Simpsonville, SC. APPLICATION TIMES: Monday- • $27,853,090 from Residential Customers and Live onsite with online simulcast Wednesday from 8:30-10:00am and • $11,915,832 from General Service Customers. bidding, Friday, Sept 8 at 10:00 am. 1:30-3:00pm. Please call the Sumter RealEstateAtAuction.com Darron office at 803-938-8100 to inquire Based on the total costs to be recovered under the proposed Rider 9, the billing factors applicable to South Carolina Cus- Meares, SCAL 3737. 864-444-5361. about what you will need to bring Britni Hendricks, 864-238-4312. with you when registering. tomers for the billing period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, inclusive of gross receipts taxes (“GRT”) and For more detailed information on the South Carolina Regulatory Fees, would be as follows (shown in cents per kWh): job listings go to www.roperstaffing.com Rate Class EE Rate DSM Rate Adjustment* DSM/EE Annual Rider** Residential 0.846 0.421 0.015 1.282 Carolina Tree Care is hiring for CDL drivers, grounds person, climb- General Service - EE only 0.624 0.002 0.626 ers & arborist, Call 803-478-8299 General Service - DSM only 0.146 0.001 0.147 Wanted Roofers, roofing laborers, Lighting 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 shingle & metal roofing subcontrac- tors. Call between 9-5 at *Adjustment to include charges related to Residential RECD Discount, SC GRT and Reg Fee 803-968-9833 Note: All billing factors are rounded to the nearest thousandth of a cent Local Daycare hiring, must have 6mo. daycare experience, and pass Th e Application was fi led pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §58-37-20 and 10 S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-819 and 103-823, the Rules of Practice DSS back ground check. Call for info and Procedure of the Commission. 803-499-9966 A copy of the company’s Application can be found on the Commission’s website at www.psc.sc.gov under Docket No. 2017-245-E. Ad- JOB VACANCY: ACCOUNTANT I CPA ditionally, a copy of the application is available from the corporate offi ce of Rebecca J. Dulin, Senior Counsel, Duke Energy Corporation, 1201 Main Street, Suite 110, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 and Frank Ellerbe, III, Esquire, Sowell Gray Robinson, 1310 Gadsden A 36 year old Equal Opportunity Insurance & Real Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. Estate Firm, seeking full-time CPA or someone with a Strong Accounting Background and 7 years Any person who wishes to participate in this matt er as a party of record, should fi le a Petition to Intervene in accordance with the Com- mission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure on or before September 19, 2017, by fi ling the Petition to Intervene with the Commission, by of experience. Excellent pay, fringe benefi ts, and providing a copy to the Offi ce of Regulatory Staff and by providing a copy to all parties of record. For the receipt of future Commission work environment. Require in-depth knowledge of correspondence, please include an email address in the Petition to Intervene. Please refer to Docket No. 2017-245-E and mail a copy to tax applications at local, state and federal levels. all other parties in this docket. Any person who seeks to intervene and who wishes to testify and present evidence at the hearing, if sched- Demonstrated strong profi ciency in analyses of in- uled, should notify, in writing, the Commission; the Offi ce of Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, South Carolina Please refer to Docket No. 2017-245-E surance/real estate fi nancial data a must, i.e., as- 29201; and the company at the above address, on or before September 19, 2017. . sets, liabilities, profi ts/losses, accounts receivables/ A public hearing, if scheduled, will be held in Columbia, South Carolina in the offi ces of the Commission located at 101 Executive Center payables, etc. Salary commensurate with abilities. Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, for the purpose of receiving testimony and other evidence from all interested parties Open for immediate hiring. regarding this Application. Th e time and date of this hearing will be furnished to all interested parties at a later date. For the most recent information regarding this docket, including changes in scheduled dates included in this Notice, please refer to www. Send application and resume with cover letter to psc.sc.gov and Docket No. 2017-245-E. [email protected], Post Offi ce Box 2395, Sum- Persons seeking information about the Commission’s procedures should contact the Commission at (803) 896-5100 or visit its website ter, SC 29151 or call T. Wilson, Sr. (803) 773-1838. at www.psc.sc.gov. THE SUMTER ITEM COMICS SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 | D1

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