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PHOTO PROVIDED Morris College President Luns Richardson, left, is greeted by alum and state Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter, on Tuesday night. Retirement celebration Longtime Morris College President Luns Richardson steps down after 43 years BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected]

“Where there is no vision, the people perish PHOTOS BY RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM ... “ is an often-cited Biblical proverb. Many Third Judicial District Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney III points to evidence Wednesday from a Sumter police officer’s dignitaries who spoke Tuesday night during body camera that illustrates the suspect had an automatic weapon when he was tackled by a police officer. Police offi- Luns Richardson’s retirement celebration at cers fired 19 shots into Waltki Cermoun Williams’ body after they think he fired the weapon during a foot chase. Morris College portrayed him as the leader needed to provide the proper direction for the college when he arrived on campus in 1974 as 3 Sumter policemen justified in deadly shooting the school’s new president. At that time, the college was non-accredited and struggling to keep its doors open. BY ADRIENNE SARVIS “It takes vision to see a way out of nowhere,” [email protected] said Roy Jones, executive director of the Call Me Mister program headquartered at Clemson Third Judicial Circuit Solicitor University. “President Richardson has been a Ernest “Chip” Finney III an- man of that vision. ... He’s persevered through nounced on Wednesday that three the tough times and given us the opportunity city police officers involved in the to be here tonight.” Dec. 10, 2016, shooting death of Jones said Richardson’s vision helped estab- Waltki Cermoun Williams, 35, lish the Call Me Mister project in 2000 at Mor- would not be charged. Finney ris and two other predominately black colleges held a press conference at Sumter in the state in association with Clemson. The County Judicial Center to an- teacher-prep program’s mission is to help nounce his decision and show equip black males to complete a teaching de- body camera video evidence as gree and enter the profession at the elementary well as play 911 calls. school level in the state, serving as role models Finney said after reviewing the to students. evidence of the investigation pro- After beginning at Morris, Claflin University vided by South Carolina Law En- in Orangeburg and Benedict College in Colum- forcement Division — including bia, the initiative is now in 22 colleges across audio and video recordings and Solicitor Finney showed the media Wednesday the automatic weapon that the state, according to Jones. The program has recovering a firearm held by Wil- was recovered after Sumter police officers shot and killed Waltki Cermoun also gained national recognition and is licensed liams — he thinks the officers Williams on Dec. 10, 2016. Finney said one shot had been fired out of the 30 with colleges and universities in 10 other acted responsibly after hearing a rounds it had in it. states. shot fired from the gun Williams “It’s a proud program, with a proud tradi- was seen holding. In two separate calls made to said he was driving a red Honda. tion, and it couldn’t be embodied better than The incident started after a call dispatch, William’s ex-girlfriend Finney said Williams’ ex-girl- with President Luns Richardson,” Jones said. was made to dispatch about 9:30 and her sister both said that Wil- friend, who was 16 years old at the Tuesday night’s celebration was a time for p.m. on Dec. 10 that Williams was liams threatened to kill the ex- time of the incident, had broken friends and colleagues to pay tribute and honor outside of Sumter Mall and had girlfriend. Both the ex-girlfriend threatened to shoot his ex-girl- and her sister identified Williams friend if she came outside. by his first and last name and SEE CLEARED, PAGE A9 SEE RICHARDSON, PAGE A5 Finance committee thinks closing schools was valid

BY BRUCE MILLS $4.1 million to the district’s fund balance was [email protected] in support of the district’s financial consul- tant’s draft budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. After Sumter School Board’s action Monday Scott Allan has served as a financial consul- night to vote down its recommendation to close tant to the board since early January. He has two low-enrollment schools, private business provided regular briefings to the finance com- leaders who serve on the board’s finance com- mittee and the full board at its regular meet- mittee had mixed reviews on the vote, but all ings. said they think they made the best recommen- The finance committee serves in an advisory dation they could based on the facts and infor- role to help the board in financial decision- mation. making. Private-business leaders are appoint- The three business owners who were a part ed, not elected, to the committee. of the recommendation include Ben Griffith of “I was simply asked to make the best recom- State Farm Insurance, Greg Thompson of mendation I could based on the information Thompson Construction Group and William that I have at hand, and that’s what the adviso- Byrd of William Levan Byrd, CPA, PC. ry committee has been asked to do, and that’s RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM Their recommendation to close F.J. DeLaine Some people held up signs asking for board members to resign when Elementary School and Mayewood Middle financial consultant Scott Allan, right, recommended closing schools School as part of cost-saving measures to add SEE FINANCE, PAGE A9 to get the district back on solid financial ground.

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Bodybuilding: Less about Escapee apprehended vanity than about confidence FROM STAFF REPORTS According to a news release from Sumter County Sheriff’s BY KASEY MEREDITH Office, Sumter deputies quickly [email protected] apprehended a man who jumped from a Camden Police As they applied a third coat of spray Department vehicle while trav- tan and glue on their swimwear, body- eling in Sumter builders from throughout South Caro- County near the lina prepared for the final delibera- intersection of tions at the South Carolina Body Build- U.S. 15 and 521 on ing Championship at Sumter Opera Wednesday after- House on Saturday. But even given the noon. tense conditions, it’s not as cutthroat About 2:30 p.m., as you might think. Sumter deputies SLATER “They’re all here for different rea- were notified that sons, and they’re all here for one an- handcuffed other,” said Missy Corrigan, the event 23-year-old Dekwan Octavaian promoter for the championship. Slater of Camden escaped “They’re not out to get each other.” while being transported by a Bodybuilding requires a rigorous Camden police officer. personal lifestyle change that requires Nearby schools were tempo- intense training and diet. However, the rarily put on lockdown as a competitive spirit surrounding body- precaution. building is less about winning trophies About 3 p.m., deputies appre- and more about winning personal vic- hended the man, who was orig- tories. inally arrested for shoplifting. “They’re judged individually, but it’s PHOTOS BY KASEY MEREDITH / THE SUMTER ITEM Camden Police Department very much a team sport,” Corrigan said. Julian Duran, who is also competing, applies the third round of spray tan lotion on his will determine other charges Meredith Edquid has always loved wife, Susan Duran. that might be forthcoming. fitness but never really thought about “We are proud of our depu- bodybuilding as an outlet for stress. athlete his entire life, Westmoreland ties who quickly responded to Like some new mothers, she fell into decided to take up bodybuilding be- apprehend this man,” Sumter postpartum depression after having cause of its flexibility with time. County Sheriff Anthony Dennis her child, alongside her friend, Kasey Westmoreland gets up at 4 a.m. so said. “No one was injured, and Simon, who is facing similar issues. that he can spend as much time as pos- no shots were fired. Deputies re- “I’ve always liked fitness, but having a sible with his two sons. lied on their training to bring concrete goal to focus on and help my “I want to set an example for my kids this escape quickly to an end.” stress made me want to do it,” Edquid that you can achieve goals if you work said. hard,” Westmoreland said. “I’m an in- This was Edquid’s first show, which spiration to them.” can be nerve wracking, but having a But because of the rigorous nature friend in the competition makes it easi- of a bodybuilder’s schedule, Westmore- LOCAL BRIEFS er when it comes to stripping down to land is always looking for ways to in- FROM STAFF REPORTS apply spray tan, apply bikini glue and corporate his kids in his daily exercis- relieve tension. es, such as bike riding around the SCDOT to repair Lee “You have to get completely naked in neighborhood for instance. County bridge front of other women to apply the “When I’m doing my nightly ab bike, spray tan,” Edquid said. “After doing my 3-year-old is doing that right along- The South Carolina Depart- that today, I feel more confident.” side me,” Westmoreland said. ment of Transportation plans Edquid’s friend, Simon, said she Corrigan said the Sumter Family to replace a bridge on Casual wanted to do bodybuilding to face her YMCA, which hosts the event, is always Branch Road over Stoney Run body image issues. trying to make the championship a “fun Creek in Lee County. The proj- Simon, who struggles with anxiety and relaxing atmosphere.” She said that ect is scheduled to begin on and depression, said she already feels about 400 spectators came to the event Monday and should reopen to more confident. Kasey Simon, of Charleston, started body- held at Sumter Opera House. Two Sum- traffic on May 26. “I feel a lot healthier,” Simon said. “I building to become more confident with ter competitors won their pro cards, Traffic will be detoured have a 1½ year-old, and I want to be a her body and so that she could set that ex- which allows a contestant to participate along Elliott’s Highway, Rouse better person for her.” ample for her daughter. in professional bodybuilding competi- Road and Bradley Road. Both Edquid and Simon placed in tions. About 22 women and 13 men com- For additional information, Saturday’s competition. Edquid placed peted, from ages 16 to 70, she said. contact the District One Office first in the Open Bikini Tall division, Westmoreland said he hoped to place in “Some are here because they lost at (803) 737-6660. and Simon placed second, according to the competition because of his interest over a hundred pounds, beat cancer, Corrigan. in the pro card. But the biggest achieve- overcame depression or survived a YMCA hosts Healthy Having a strong support system is cru- ment is being a role model for his son. heart attack,” Corrigan said. “It’s a Kids Day on Saturday cial in bodybuilding, even if it doesn’t “My family is the driving purpose sport for anyone with the drive and come from inside the competition. Josh behind this,” Westmoreland said. An willpower.” The Sumter Family YMCA is holding a free community event Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon to inspire parents and children to stay physically and intellectually active all sum- Council takes up water district expansion mer. Sumter YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Britton Road, French Wil- naming county facilities after Fleming-McGhaney said the initiative to improve health [email protected] liams Road, Leaning Tree people in the community. candidates should be people and well-being of kids and Lane, Bart Davis Road and All council members said who have made significant families, and features activi- During its regular meet- Bart Davis Lane. they would not like for en- contributions to the com- ties, games, arts and crafts to ing on Tuesday evening, A detailed list of streets tire buildings to be named munity. motivate and teach families Sumter County Council ap- included in Pinwood’s pro- after a community member Council Chairman James how to develop healthy rou- proved first reading of two posed extension was not but rooms or other smaller McCain suggested that the tines at home. ordinances to extend the available on Tuesday but facilities would be accept- policy include a policy that YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day water service areas of Os- will be provided during able. a candidate be a current or takes place at the YMCA’s new wego Rural Water Co. Inc. council’s next meeting. Committee members dis- former member of the mili- gymnastics facility, 220 Pine and the town of Pinewood, During the Sumter County cussed the option of creat- tary, local arts, athletics or St. You can tour the facility in title only, further into the Fiscal, Tax and Property ing criteria that a person an elected official. and register for May and sum- county. Committee meeting prior to must meet in order to be eli- The committee will con- mer classes. The Oswego service area council’s regular meeting, gible to have a room named tinue to review the policy For more information, call is proposed to include all or council members reviewed a after him or her. proposal during its next (803) 773-1404 or visit our web- portions of Branch Road, proposed policy regarding Councilwoman Vivian meeting. site at www.ymcasumter.org.

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Two young artists who be- long to communities experi- encing a heightened sense of anxiety as their status as Americans is questioned will be present Thursday evening for the opening of exhibitions of their work at Sumter Coun- ty Gallery of Art. William Paul Thomas and Saba Taj will participate in an artist discussion moderated by SCGA curator Cole Miller beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thomas’ “Loved Ones” comprises portraits of people in his social circle, while Taj’s PHOTOS PROVIDED “Muslims Are Awesome” cen- William Paul Thomas’ portraits, such as “This Woman,” shown here, ters on identity, Islamophobia recognize the importance of specific people in his life rather than cel- and sexism. ebrating celebrity, making his point that “we are more alike than we Thomas’ goal is to share are different.” with diverse audiences his idea of what worthwhile sub- Garner by NYPD police offi- make them any less American. ject matter is; i.e., increasing cers. Although the blue repre- Of this exhibit, gallery di- understanding of a communi- sents something somber, some rector Karen Watson said, “It ty, often including religious people see different things. is more important than ever symbolism or popular slang. One viewer was reminded of to provide an opportunity for “Sara H., Biochemist” is one of Saba Taj’s paintings in her exhibition He uses painting to capsulize the blue painted on the porch- the voices and visions of these titled “Muslims are Awesome!,” opening Thursday at the Sumter a broad, ongoing exploration es and ceilings of some South- artists to be seen and heard. County Gallery of Art. of the human condition. ern homes to keep evil spirits Sumter County Gallery of Art The artist chooses specific from entering. The human is committed to presenting from North Carolina Central Art, 200 Hasell St. in Sumter people as models as a way of face, whether in a painting or challenging art that, we hope, University, Durham, North County Cultural Center, pres- recognizing their significance photograph, has a powerful will increase understanding Carolina, in 2011 and her Mas- ents timely exhibitions of the in his life and honoring every- effect on the viewer. and break down barriers.” ter of Fine Arts degree in 2016 work of two young artists, Wil- day people who often move Taj describes herself as a Watson said the gallery will from University of North Car- liam Paul Thomas’ “Loved through this world unnoticed. queer, Muslim-American also present an online catalog of olina, Chapel Hill. She is a Ones” and Saba Taj’s “Mus- Rather than celebrating mixed-media visual artist and the exhibition. Jonell Logan, an founding member of Durham lims Are Awesome,” beginning women and men of prominence activist who has struggled independent curator, arts advo- Artists Movement and along with an opening reception in mass media — celebrities, with her Muslim identity and cate and founder of 300 Arts with her partner is a part of from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs- politicians, etc., Thomas high- its seeming contradictions Project LLC, will be the essayist an active resistance movement day. Admission to the recep- lights the people who impact with the other parts of her for the catalog. In 2016, Logan against Islamophobia and ho- tion is free for members, $5 for him in a more personal and di- persona but has come to em- served as the adviser and cata- mophobia in North Carolina. non-members. The exhibitions rect way. The work begins as an brace it as an essential part of log essayist for the Columbia Both Thomas and Taj are ac- can be viewed at no charge intimate acknowledgement of who she is, while rejecting Museum of Art’s exhibition, tive members of the tight-knit during regular hours, 11 a.m. an individual and is subse- monolithic interpretations of REMIX: Themes and Variations Durham artist/activist scene to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sat- quently transformed into a larg- what it means to be Muslim. in African-American Art. and have exhibited together on urday, through June 23. er statement of universality. Through the years, her ex- Thomas’ background would a few occasions. For more information, call Thomas’ work reiterates the plorations of identity have not seem to predict him be- Sumter County Gallery of the gallery at (803) 775-0543. notion that we are more alike grown increasingly intersec- coming an artist. He was than we are different. tional, confronting Islamopho- raised by a single mother in a His current series, “Cyano- bia’s connections to systemic working class neighborhood in Cash in a FLASH! sis,” explores being deprived oppression rooted in anti-black Chicago. In 2009, he earned a We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins of basic human rights, being racism and imperialism. Her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, marginalized or victimized by brightly colored portraits of with an emphasis in painting Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates painting parts of the subjects’ mostly Muslim women in hi- and drawing from the Univer- Lafayette Gold faces blue. 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hen major retailer tual help, we Nordstrom intro- pass the friend duced its latest cloth- off to a member W ing offering — a pair of church staff. of pre-muddied jeans — it elicited When a child quite the reaction from the pub- struggles with lic. For the paltry sum of $425, spiritual ques- one could purchase said trousers tions, we con- and create the illusion of being a clude the child hard worker. Faith Matters will have to work It only stands to reason that JAMIE H. it out on his or someone who could plunk down WILSON her own because $425 for a pair of jeans would like- “kids need time THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ly be in the fiscal position to avoid to decide for Pope Francis salutes at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter square at the Vati- the labor necessary to muddy a themselves.” We throw money at can on Wednesday. pair of jeans, but I digress. causes and charities so we won’t Of course, Nordstrom has had have to work with affected people. to take several well-deserved When faced with an obstacle that Pope warns powerful to act humbly shots on the chin as the critics requires us to shirk our comfort, lambaste them for producing it’s easier for us to look around these pants. for alternative solutions before VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis nect your power with humility and ten- It does make you wonder about we completely obey the call of is warning the powerful to act humbly or derness.” the designer’s process and what it our Heavenly Father. risk ruin, using the first-ever papal TED Francis pleaded for greater solidarity took for the person to arrive at “There,” we say (while ignoring talk to urge the world to show more soli- in political, economic and scientific en- such a creation. Dare I say, the God’s call), “mission accom- darity with the poor and the weak. deavors. designer simply understood a bit plished.” Francis delivered a videotaped talk to “How wonderful would it be, while we about human condition that most But is it really? If we haven’t a TED conference in Vancouver on “The discover faraway planets, to rediscover of us would like to ignore — we acted in total obedience to God’s Future You.” TED, short for Technology, the needs of the brothers and sisters or- like shortcuts. call, have we actually done the Entertainment and Design, organizes biting around us,” he said. “How won- As believers, we know that we work? Have we simply excused conferences around the world aiming to derful would it be if solidarity — this can’t earn God’s grace (Ephesians ourselves from God’s perfect spread ideas through short talks. beautiful and sometimes inconvenient 2:8), and because of this we sub- plan? The Vatican released the video word — were not simply reduced to so- scribe to a higher standard. We Perhaps the real tragedy is that Wednesday. In it, Francis outlined his vi- cial work and became instead the default follow the example set forth by we forfeit future blessings and op- sion of the interconnectedness of hu- attitude in political, economic and scien- Jesus in Scripture as well as com- portunities to deepen our under- manity, saying that with age he has tific choices.” mit to having God lead us in our standing of God’s grace. What a grown increasingly convinced that Francis’ participation in the TED con- lives. Sometimes the require- shame for the believer to sacrifice “none of us is an island.” ference marked a new era for the Vati- ments of this life are drawn out God’s grand plan in the name of “Please allow me to say it loud and can’s communications operation, which and difficult and call us to step personal comfort. clear: The more powerful you are, the has increasingly sought to get the pope’s outside of our comfort zones. A pair of worn jeans no more more your actions will have an impact on message out via social media and non- As believers, we are called to makes one a good worker than people, the more you are called to be hum- traditional news sources. roll up our sleeves and get to donning the mantle of a Christian ble,” he said. “If you don’t, your power will The reaction in Rome was positive. work to whatever lengths and makes one obedient to God’s per- ruin you, and you will ruin others.” “These days, communications and the means God calls us. Far too often, fect plan for your life. That part He cited a saying from his native Ar- TED Talks are very powerful,” Bob Liv- however, we look for the easy way takes work, but it is worthy work gentina about the effects of drinking gin ingstone, a tourist from Brisbane, Aus- out or a way to retain our status — the kind that brings joy and on an empty stomach: “You feel dizzy, tralia said after Francis’ Wednesday gen- of Godly obedience without actu- fulfillment to your life. you get drunk, you lose your balance eral audience in St. Peter’s Square. ally doing the work God’s called and you will end up hurting yourself “Every politician does (it), and he is a us to do. Email Jamie H. Wilson at faith- and those around you if you don’t con- politician for the church.” When a friend asks us for spiri- [email protected].

Church, 7355 Camden Highway, S. Nettles St., Bishopville, an- sented at Patriot Hall, 135 CHURCH NEWS Rembert, announces: nounces: Haynsworth St. Doors open at * Sunday — Youth Day during * Sunday — Building fund 5 p.m. and the play will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 in ad- Agape Outreach Ministries, 100 E. Friendship Missionary Baptist regular services. Evangelist praise and worship service at Glenda Miller will speak. 3:30 p.m. The Rev. LaShonda vance or $30 at the door. Call Red Bay Road, announces: Church, 182 S. Pike East, an- Azalee Williams-Kinard at nounces: McElveen, pastor of Calvary * Sunday — The Agape Unity Christian Ministries, will (803) 236-6451 for tickets. Choir’s annual musical praise * Sunday, May 7 — Gospel sing- Mount Zion Missionary Baptist speak. The Abram Singers will and worship service at 4 p.m. ing at 4 p.m. On the program: Church, 325 Fulton St., announc- provide music. featuring the Gospel World Melody-Aires, Gospel Jubilees, es: Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad St. Ext., announces: Wonders and others. Majestic and more. * Sunday, May 7 — The Rev. * Wednesday-Friday, May 24-26 James Johnson will speak at 6 Pinewood Baptist Church, 10 E. * Saturday, May 13 — The Flow — Women’s empowerment p.m. Fulton St., Pinewood, announc- for women will be held at 10 Gethsemane Apostolic Church, es: a.m. Attire is denim, pearls conference “Women Who Wor- U.S. 76, Lynchburg, announces: * Sunday, May 21 — YWA minis- ship, Win in War” at 7:30 night- * Sunday, May 7 — Homecom- and pink. Elder Tonya Mack * The Gethsemane Youth Minis- try’s anniversary worship cele- will serve as facilitator. Minis- ly. Speakers: Wednesday, Pas- bration will be held at 10:45 ing and Golden Age will be tor Nell Smith; Thursday, try announces the launch of held beginning with 10 a.m. ter Rowetta Glenn will speak. the Mary Alice Montgomery a.m. Sister Anita Blassingame- Event will be filled with fun, Prophetess Angela Kirsey; and McBride will speak. Sunday school and followed Friday, Bishop Dr. T. La’Trell Scholarship fund. Applications by 11 a.m. worship. All seniors icebreakers, food, word of Penny. are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sun- * Saturday-Sunday, May 27-28 will be honored. There will be God, etc. day. Email gacyouthboard@ — Family and friends weekend special music and a covered gmail.colm to request an appli- as follows: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Satur- dish lunch will follow. Baptist Educational and Mission- cation and to find out the crite- day, workshop, fun and games Walker Avenue Church of God, ary Convention of South Carolina, ria. for all ages and cookout on the * Sunday-Thursday, June 4-8 — 100 Walker Ave., announces: Columbia, announces: church grounds; and 10:45 a.m. Vacation Bible School for ages * Sunday, May 21 — Family Sunday, Pastor Timothy Taylor, 3 through adult as follows: 6-9 and friends day program at 11 * Monday-Thursday, May 8-11 High Hills Missionary Baptist p.m. Sunday; 6:30-9 p.m. Mon- — The 140th annual session of New Beginnings Outreach a.m. Pastor Bobby G. Damon Church, 6750 Meeting House Baptist Church of Seneca, will day-Wednesday; and 6:30 p.m. will speak. will be held at Savannah Grove Road, Dalzell, announces: Thursday, family night and Baptist Church, Effingham. On speak. * Sunday, May 7 — Holy com- commencement followed by the program: Dr. M.H. Newton, supper. Call (803) 452-5373 or Walker’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Dr. Sammie Simmons, the Rev. munion will follow the 10:15 a.m. worship service. Mulberry Missionary Baptist visit www.pinewoodbaptist. Church, 99 Walter Ave., an- Yvonne Scott, Dr. Luns C. Rich- Church, 1400 Mulberry Church org . nounces: ardson, Dr. B.D. Snoddy, the * Sunday, May 14 — Mother’s Road, announces: Rev. Melissa Spencer, the Rev. Day will be celebrated during * Sunday — Homecoming cele- Emmanuel Flemings, Dr. Tony the 10:15 a.m. worship service. * Sunday, May 7 — The Unity Refreshing Springs Kingdom Out- bration for 43 years since or- Parks, the Rev. Ronnie Baxter, Choir’s sixth anniversary will reach, meets at Colony Square, ganizing the church. Pastor * Sunday, May 21 — The 149th be celebrated at 4 p.m. featur- Nat Brown will speak. Pastor Dr. James Perkins and Dr. anniversary of the church will 741 Bultman Drive, Suite 21, James Blassingame, president. ing Reeseville and Galilee choir. announces: Nat and Carleen Brown as well be celebrated. Sunday school as Burning Bridges will pro- will begin at 9 a.m. followed by * Saturday — Kingdom Men vide music. Worship service Church Women United of the 10:15 a.m. worship service. The New Fellowship Covenant Minis- United men’s prayer breakfast will begin at 10 a.m. with sing- Greater Sumter area announces: Rev. Richard Addison, pastor of tries, 316 W. Liberty St., an- at 10 a.m. ing at 11 a.m. Hopewell Baptist Church, will nounces: * Thursday, May 4 — May speak. friendship day will be celebrat- * Saturday, May 13 — Clothes Spring Hill AME Church, 4309 Bill giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon. Wayman Chapel AME Church, 160 ed at 4:30 p.m. at Jehovah Mis- Davis Road, Summerton, an- N. Kings Highway, announces: sionary Baptist Church, 805 S. Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Free snacks will also be given. nounces: * Sunday — Seven Seals pro- Harvin St. Bethesda Church of God, 2730 * Sunday — The Manning Dis- Broad St., announces: gram, presented by the stew- New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 trict AME fifth Sunday worship ard board, at 3 p.m. Dalzell United Methodist Church, * Saturday, May 13 — Knitting W. Oakland Ave., announces: will be held at 2 p.m. 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, Hearts cafe 10 a.m.-noon. Eliza- * Monday-Friday, June 19-23 — announces: beth Wyns Enns, of Fort Mill, Hero Central Vacation Bible Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 will speak. A love offering will St. Mark Missionary Baptist A/B Sumter Landing Road, * Saturday — Annual Relay for School for children in grades 4K Church, 7650 Summerton High- be received. Visit knitting- through fifth grade from 9 a.m. Horatio, announces: Life yard sale at 7:30 a.m. in the heartsministry.wordpress.com way, Silver community, Pine- education building. Currently to noon daily. wood, announces: * Sunday — Church school and accepting donations of yard refreshments at the pond at * Saturday, July 8 — The play 10 a.m. sale items. Call Barbara at Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist One Step Christian Ministries, 125 “Love Never Fails” will be pre- (803) 565-1602. * Sunday — Pie in the face con- test to benefit Relay for Life during adult Sunday school. THURSDAY NIGHT ONLY... Fellowship Baptist Church, 705 W. FREE APPETIZER WITH PURCHASE OF 2 ENTREES WITH COUPON Huggins St., Manning, an- nounces: ● ● ● * Sunday, May 7 — Four Gos- Mulches Soils Aggergates Great Steaks, Chicken, Seafood + more pels program at 4 p.m. Speak- ● Landscape Supplies ● Rocks Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nights 5PM - 9PM ers: Minister John Montgom- ● Pine Straw ● Palm Trees ery, Evangelist Mary Jackson Ribeyes Chicken Breast Tips Filet Mignon Lemon, the Rev. Ethel Man Rock Candles ● Sod Fish Sirloin Shrimp LUNCH BUFFET Lemon and Cedric Anderson. Beef Tips MONDAY - FRIDAY Fellowship Outreach Ministries, **Served with your choice of 11AM-2PM 1891 Florence Highway, an- Baked Potato or French Fries & 50 item nounces: Salad Bar** SUNDAY * Thursday-Saturday, May 25-27 — Women’s conference 10:30AM-2:30PM as follows: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Co-pastor Stephanie McKenny, of the Love Center Church, will OPEN TO THE PUBLIC speak; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Pastor Shaneka Rush, of Abundant Life, will speak; and 11 a.m. LIKE US ON Saturday, Sister Kaywanna 1100 W. LIBERTY STREET • SUMTER, SC Evan, of Lord of Lords, will (803) 494-9273 (INSIDE THE ELK’S LODGE) speak. 3180 Broad St | Sumter, SC 803.774.0270 • CATERING AVAILABLE THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL | STATE THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017 | A5

RICHARDSON FROM PAGE A1 MORRIS COLLEGE Georgia hospital opposes In addition to earning accreditation Morris’ longtime leader not No partiality, just do good for and membership in the United only for successful education- everybody. And everybody Negro College Fund, Morris College al initiatives at the college and had to work. And aren’t we has had numerous achievements burn unit in South Carolina across the state, but also for glad we did because look during Luns Richardson’s tenure. A his character during his 43 where Morris College is few of these include the following: CHARLESTON (AP) — burn unit in 2002. years at the helm of the col- today.” Plans to reopen a burn unit Numbers from the Geor- lege. Morris earned its initial ac- • Construction of 17 new facilities at the Medical University of gia hospital show that 779 Morris alum and state Rep. creditation by the Southern on campus; South Carolina Hospital in south Carolinians were ad- David Weeks, D-Sumter, re- Association of Colleges and • An increase in library holdings Charleston are being op- mitted last year. members Richardson as a Schools Commission on Col- from 21,000 volumes to 132,000; posed by doctors at a Geor- Only 28 of them came scholarly, no-nonsense leader leges in 1978. In 1982, the col- • Curriculum expansion to include gia hospital. from Charleston. when he was a student. lege gained membership in at least 16 new majors and an Army Doctors at the Joseph M. Supporters say the mea- “He was a man who looked the United Negro College ROTC unit; and Still Burn Center in Augus- sure would help residents, for and moved us in the way Fund. • The college’s endowment has also ta, Georgia, say they don’t particularly in the eastern of perfection,” Weeks said. A leader on numerous grown from $30,000 to more than think a South Carolina cen- part of the state, avoid the “What came out more than fronts, Richardson was also a $12 million. ter is financially feasible, costs associated with treat- anything else was his love for Baptist minister. The Post and Courier of ment in Augusta. students and his desire to He served as bivocational Source: Morris College Charleston reported. Mullins confirmed the want every student to suc- pastor of Thankful Baptist Hospital Corporation of doctors’ group in Augusta ceed.” Church in Bamberg for 56 America owns the Georgia has hired a lobbying firm in Eliza Black was a professor years until 2014. hope that this relationship hospital and Trident Medi- Columbia “to help keep us and later dean of student af- When including 20-plus can go on and that Morris cal Center in North up-to-date on issues related fairs for the college for more years in secondary, vocational College will go higher and Charleston, where the to the burn center funding, than 40 years. She was already and higher education in South higher.” Georgia hospital operates a as well as other issues that serving in administration Carolina before arriving at Richardson will officially burn clinic. could affect us in South when Richardson arrived in Morris, Richardson has retire as college president this Dr. Fred Mullins, presi- Carolina.” ’74. served a total of 64 years in summer and plans to retire to dent and medical director Dr. Pat Cawley, the exec- Black remembered Richard- the educational field. his hometown of Hartsville. of the burn center in Au- utive director of the Medi- son as an energetic leader, When Richardson reached He said he still plans to visit gusta, said Charleston can’t cal University of South who stressed the highest qual- the podium Tuesday night, he the college and will help support its own facility. Carolina Hospital, said a ity of work from his employ- made his comments short and whenever needed. “Financially, it’s not fea- burn unit in Charleston ees. gave gratitude to all who hon- “I will be coming back and sible,” he said. isn’t feasible without state She also recalled Richard- ored him and the college dur- forth to Morris College from Mullins said if a full-time money. son’s quest to get the college ing the celebration. time to time,” Richardson inpatient center in the That’s one reason why accredited. “I want to thank everybody said. “Anytime Morris Col- Charleston area made eco- MUSC’s original burn cen- “That was his every-day for helping Morris College,” lege needs me for any reason, nomic sense, his team al- ter closed. thought: We are going to get Richardson said. “I also want all they have to do is let me ready would have already The amount is being ne- Morris College accredited,” to give appreciation to the ex- know because I am not going built one. gotiated as state lawmakers Black said. “He loved Morris pressions that were made in to take another job. I am just The Medical University work on the budget for the College,Church he loved the students. terms of Morris DirectoryCollege. We going wherever I want to go.” of South Carolina closed its coming year.

Christ Community Church(CCC) Adventist Apostolic Baptist - Missionary Catholic - Roman Lutheran - ELCA 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter Presbyterian - ARP www.cccsumter.com Lemira Presbyterian Church 803-905-7850 Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist Refreshing Springs Kingdom Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church The Catholic Community of St James Lutheran Church 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 Sunday Worship 10:00 am 103 N Pike West 775-4455 Outreach Ministries 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Sumter, St. Anne Site 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter Pastor Dan Rowton Pastor Harry Robinson 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org 741 Bultman Dr., Suite 21 • 406-4716 Marion H Newton, Pastor 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Sunday School 10:00 am Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Pastor Melissa Richardson Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Parochial Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Pastor Keith Getz First Church of God Worship 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Sunday School: 9:00 am 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org Sunday Worship: 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm Sunday Worship: 10:00 am www.sumterfcg.org Sun. 8:00 and 12:00 Noon Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am Ron Bower, Pastor Presbyterian PCA Confession: Sat. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Holy Communion: 12:00 pm Sunday School: 9:30 am African Methodist Salem Missionary Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Assembly of God 320 West Fulton Street Westminster Presbyterian Church Episcopal 803-775-8054 The Catholic Community of Methodist - United Greater St. Paul Church 230 Alice Dr., Sumter • 803-773-7235 First Assembly of God Reverend Dr. Cartrell Woods, Jr. Pastor Sumter, St. Jude Site 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Pastor Stuart Mizelle Founder Bishop W.T. English Wayman Chapel AME Church 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 Sun. School 9:00 am 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 Bethel United Methodist Church Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday School - 10:30 am 160 N Kings Hwy • 803-494-3686 www.sumterfi rstag.org Praise Worship 9:55 am www.stjudesumtersc.org 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Worship Service 10:30 am www.waymanchapelame.com Jason Banar, Pastor Worship 10:00 am Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Morning Worship - 11:30 am Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Broughton, Jr. Sunday School 9:30 am Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm Church School 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Saturday: 6:00 pm Sunday School: 10 am Presbyterian USA Worship 10:15 am Baptist - Southern Sun. 9:15 - 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm www.yourbethel.org Sumter Bible Church Wed. Bible Study 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm 420 South Pike West, Sumter (in Spanish) [email protected] First Presbyterian Church Confession: Sat. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Grace Baptist Church of Sumter Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday School 10:00 am 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) Dr. Stephen Williams Rev. Steve Holler Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm (803) 773-3814 • [email protected] FOR YOUR [email protected] Church of Christ Sunday School 9:30 am Rev. Nick Cheek S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Worship Service 10:30 am Sunday School (classes for all ages) 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Plaza Church of Christ PROTECTION trinityumcsumter.org Pentecostal Hospitality & Fellowship (Fellowship Hall) 10:10 a.m. ow often we see “for Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Hyour protection” Wed. 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We read Worship 10:55 am Sunday School 9:30 am about a myriad of products Evening Worship 6:00 pm Spiritual Life Christian Center Worship 11:00 am Sumter First Pentecostal that promise protection, 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 but none of them can Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Holiness Church Shaw Heights Baptist Church Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige protect our well being like 2030 Peach Orchard Rd. • 499-4997 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 a personal relationship Sunday Worship: 11:00 am S. Paul Howell, Pastor with our Heavenly Father. Rev. Robert White, Pastor Wednesday Bible Calvary Bible Church Sunday School: 10:00 am God is available to protect Sunday School: 9:45 am Study: 7:00 pm and comfort you on your Sunday Worship:11 am & 6 pm 770 N. Wise Dr., Sumter Sunday Worship: 10:45 am every journey. Get to 803-774-2341 & 6:00 pm Bible School June 20th - 25th Victory Full Gospel know Him at your chosen Pastor Richard Harris Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: 6:00 - 8:30 PM Interdenominational Church house of worship. Sunday School 9:45 am 7:00 pm 4 year old & up 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Daily Devotional Reading Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 PM Romans Romans Romans Romans Romans Romans Romans Joann P. Murrill, Pastor 1:1-17 2:1-16 3:19-31 4:1-12 4:13-25 5:1-21 6:1-23 Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm ©2017, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS PRO GLO AUTO PAINT, “Please worship at the To Advertise Carolina RANDY BONNER To Advertise Church of your choice’’ Store Manager BODY, GLASS & FRAME On This Page Filters, Inc. On This Page WORK, INC. 109 EAST NEWBERRY AVENUE FRASIER TIRE SERVICE INC Insurance Work Welcomed 310 E. 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PHOTOS BY RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM The Manning High School Monarch Marching Band displayed colorful flags followed by its drum corp on Saturday at the Striped Bass Festival Parade in Manning.

Haley Rhea, 10 months, seemed to know what to do in the “performance area,” marked off on the parade route Saturday at the Striped Bass Festival Parade. Rhea was getting her photo taken from a cell- Representatives of the Bicycle Corporation of America, which has an assembly plant in Manning, show off the variety of bicycles the phone by Elizabeth Zeiler. company produces in the performance area along the Striped Bass Festival Parade route Saturday in Manning.

Disaster Recover Office Striped Bass Festival Art Show winners Several art students from Laurence schedules additional Manning Academy took home top awards from the 2017 Striped session in Summerton Bass Festival Art Show. Senior Breanna FROM STAFF REPORTS not limited to, a state issued Jackson, left, won first form of identification from place with her collage The South Carolina Disas- the applicant, birth certifi- of a bird. Eleventh- ter Recovery Office will take cates for all persons in the grader Kali Carter, questions and applications household ages 5 and under, center, placed third from citizens affected by the proof of income for persons with her jewelry October 2015 severe storm in the household ages 18 and collage of a glass. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at older, proof of any disability Senior Hannah the Clarendon School District and insurance policies. Graham received on Community Resource Citizens may make ap- honorable mention Center, 1154 Fourth St., Sum- pointments for intake servic- with a collage of a girl. merton. es by contacting their case Graham also placed The SCDRO will conclude manager, contacting SCDRO second with her 3-D its application process for at 1 (844) 330-1199, or by visit- entry of butterflies. citizens affected by the ing www.scstormrecovery. Nancy McInnis is their storm Sunday, April 30. com. teacher. South Carolina citizens who For more information, visit believe they qualify for the www.scstormrecovery.com. PHOTO PROVIDED program should make an ap- pointment before the end of PHARMACY VISITS CAUSING STRESS? the month. MANNING MANAGE THE CHAOS AND Applicants who begin the GET CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE process before April 30 will SO RESTAURANT N N NO U SHORT have 45 days after the dead- ’ R S line to provide the remaining LONG B WAIT required paperwork to stay Come and enjoy LINES PHARMACY TIME in the program. New appli- our lunch buffet BRUNSON’S PHARMACY cants should prepare by col- lecting the correct docu- Sunday thru Friday 12 N. Brooks Street • Manning, SC 29102 ments before visiting an in- 803-435-2511 Jamie Mathis, PharmD, RPh take center. The required 476 N. Brooks St. • Manning, SCC| | 80803-435-42123 435 4212 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 6:00 • Sat. 8:30 - Noon • Sun. Closed Hallie DuBose, PharmD, RPh documents include, but are Monday - Friday : 6am - 2pm | Saturday: 6am-11am | Sunday: 10:30am - 2pm Additional parking available behind the pharmacy Tommy Benton, RPh THE SUMTER ITEM THE CLARENDON SUN THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017 | A7 Control temperature for safe cooking

hen cooking, one cooked to 160 cooked foods are held at a can accurately measure the however, that is because of the critical degrees F, safe temperature (below 41 temperature of relatively heat conducts along the factors in con- regardless of degrees F or above 140 de- thick or deep foods, such as stern’s metal surface faster W trolling bacteria color, is safe. grees F) until served. beef roasts and foods in a than through the food, the in food is controlling temper- Safety ver- Types of thermometers: stockpot. However, since the food in contact with the ature, because pathogenic sus doneness: Bimetallic-coil thermome- temperature-sensing coil on thermometer tip will be hot- microorganisms grow very The temper- ters contain a coil in the the 3 inches probe is be- ter than the food a short dis- slowly at low temperatures. ature with probe made of two different tween 2 and 2½ inches long, tance to the side. This is the For safety, food must be held different metals with different rates and this probe is relatively “potato nail effect.” To rem- at proper cold temperature Nancy pathogenic of expansion that are bonded thick, this instrument is not edy this, temperature in refrigerators or freezers Harrison bacteria are together. This coil, which is appropriate to measure the should be taken in a second and they must be cooked RETIRED destroyed connected to the tempera- temperature of any food less and even third place to veri- thoroughly. CLEMSON varies, as ture indicator, expands when than 3 inches thick. This fy the temperature of the Why use a thermometer? EXTENSION does the do- heated. This thermometer thermometer is convenient food. Each time the ther- Using a thermometer is the neness tem- senses temperature from its AGENT because a quick glance (ei- mometer is inserted into a only reliable way to ensure perature for tip up the stern for 2 to 2 ½ ther through the oven win- food let the temperature safety and to determine the different inches. The resulting tem- dow or by opening the oven equilibriate, or come to tem- “doneness” of most foods. To meat and poultry products. perature is an average of the door just a crack) will show perature, at least 1 minute be safe, a product must be A roast or steak that has food-contact temperatures how is the food is progress- before reading the tempera- cooked to an internal temper- never been pierced in any along the sensing section (in ing. There is a concern, ture. ature high enough to destroy way during slaughter, pro- other words, if the tempera- any harmful bacteria that cessing or preparation and ture at the tip of the probe is may have been in the food. has reached an internal tem- 170 degrees F, and the tem- Doneness refers to a food perature of 145 degrees F is perature 2 inches above the being cooked to the desired safe to eat. When you are tip is 180 degrees F, the ther- state, and indicates the sen- looking for a visual sign of mometer will register about sory aspects of foods such as doneness, you might contin- 175 degrees F. These ther- Veteran owned and operated with texture, appearance, and ue cooking it until it was mometers come in both ov- over 40 years of serving the juiciness. Unlike the temper- over-cooked and dry. 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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH the agency, appearing in TONIGHT’S OTHER Having conquered Chicago newsreels, on radio and even HIGHLIGHTS fire and police, not to men- in comic books as the FBI • A glance back at the sea- tion “Chicago Med” (9 p.m., took on gangsters, Nazis and son on “MasterChef” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14) and every Windy communists from the Depres- Fox, TV-PG). City jurisdiction outside of sion through the Cold War. • Couples counseling on the DMV, prolific producer We know now that director “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., Dick Wolf presents “Inside the Hoover was deeply hostile to ABC, TV-14). FBI: New York” (10 p.m., USA, civil rights leader Martin Lu- • A cancer patient’s mother TV-14). ther King Jr. and that the di- unravels on “Chicago Med” (9 The reality series will rector had contentious rela- p.m., NBC, TV-14). spend each episode with a tions with many members of • Winners emerge on “Kick- different division of the New Congress and several presi- ing and Screaming” (9 p.m., York office, from counter ter- dents. But the aging Hoover Fox, TV-14). rorism, gang crime and com- was not necessarily the pub- • A new threat to the White puter crime to human traf- lic image of the FBI during House on “Scandal” (9 p.m., ficking. “Inside” has been co- the tumultuous 1960s. For ABC, TV-PG). produced with Marc Levin millions of TV viewers, that • U-turns ahead on “The (“Brick City”) and Marc Ben- face belonged to actor Efrem Amazing Race” (10 p.m., CBS, MICHAEL YARISH / CBS jamin. Zimbalist Jr., star of “The TV-PG). Penny (Kaley Cuoco) considers accepting a job offer from her ex-boy- “Inside” arrives at a time FBI,” a hit show on ABC • A bounty hunter pursues friend, Zack (Brian Thomas Smith) on “The Cognition Regeneration” when the bureau is facing bi- from 1965 to 1974. Red’s associates on “The episode of “The Big Bang Theory,” airing at 8 p.m. today on CBS. partisan criticism. Some feel • Amy (America Ferrera) Blacklist” (10 p.m., NBC, TV- FBI director James Comey and Jonah (Ben Feldman) 14). TV-PG) * Lucifer’s baby Cool J, Phillipa Soo and Go- scuttled Hillary Clinton’s make awkward small talk as • Ben wants Alice’s atten- needs changing on “Supernat- rillaz are booked on “The Late chances with an 11th hour it becomes clear that Amy’s tion on “The Catch” (10 p.m., ural” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * An Show With Stephen Colbert” announcement. Others have marriage is disintegrating on ABC, TV-14). awkward double date on “The (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy criticized it for investigating “Superstore” (8 p.m., NBC, TV- • The new series “Beerland” Great Indoors” (8:30 p.m., CBS, Fallon welcomes Emma Wat- the current president’s cam- 14). (10 p.m., Vice, TV-14) hits the TV-14) * Life after Lois on son, W. Kamau Bell, Nicholas paign ties to Russian inter- They seem as likely to road in search of small brew- “Powerless” (8:30 p.m., NBC, & Michael Testa and the ests. avoid the inevitable clinch as eries. TV-PG) * Christy would rath- Lucas Brothers on “The To- Comey has been quoted as their relationship avoiding er forget on “Mom” (9 p.m., night Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) saying that the agency ap- obvious comparisons to Jim CBS, TV-14) * Betty feels * Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kevin proved the series as an effort and Pam from “The Office” CULT CHOICE overwhelmed on “Riverdale” Nealon and Yo Gotti appear to rebuild trust with the and the conclusion that June Allyson, Joan Collins, (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Colleen on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 American people. But the NBC’s approach to workplace Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan has an unmentionable ail- p.m., ABC ,r) * Sen. Bernie show was produced and the comedy seemed a lot fresher, and Ann Miller star in the ment on “Life in Pieces” (9:30 Sanders, Ian McShane, Rae- cameras were rolling be- funnier, and less condescend- 1956 comedy “The Opposite p.m., CBS, TV-14). Lynn and Lucius visit “Late tween 2015 and 2016, before ing when “The Office” de- Sex” (8 p.m., TCM), a remake Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 either of these controversies buted in 2005. of the 1939 classic “The a.m., NBC) * Kurt Russell, came to light. • Logo presents “Fire Island” Women.” LATE NIGHT Thomas Middleditch and This would hardly be the (8 p.m., TV-14). The promo- Katy Tur is booked on “The Russell Howard appear on first time the FBI has used tional teaser for this series Daily Show With Trevor Noah” “The Late Late Show With James entertainment to burnish its has already inspired a “Sat- SERIES NOTES (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS). image or deflect criticism. urday Night Live” parody, a Penny’s potential new boss Patton Oswalt, Freddie High- For decades, director J. Edgar clear sign that no stereotype is her old boyfriend on “The more and Pixies appear on Copyright 2017 Hoover was the public face of has been left unplumbed. Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * LL United Feature Syndicate Netflix pays tribute to slain ‘Orange Is the New Black’ character

BY MARK KENNEDY rections officers at the end of the fourth showed the character and used the “To see an African-American woman AP Entertainment Writer season stunned many. Netflix wanted to show’s hashtag and slogan. on the wall in Detroit, blown up huge, honor her with a portrait and the slo- “I viewed this project as paying trib- with the words ‘Stand Up’ — it’s just so NEW YORK — Fans of “Orange Is gan “Stand Up.” ute to the character,” Tanguay said. “I empowering and that’s what I wanted the New Black” could do a double take “I want to do the character justice wanted to make it very positive and everyone to feel when they see the this week in several large cities around and do the show justice because I think that’s why I chose the bright colors, the mural,” Tanguay said. the world — a familiar face may be look- they have so many strong messages that bright blues, to just do her justice.” She Wiley, who has gone on to star in Hu- ing back at them. are really relevant today,” said Detroit- added: “I just wanted to be able to see lu’s series “The Handmaid’s Tale,” said Netflix has commissioned artists in based artist Michelle Tanguay, who said her again.” she was deeply honored to have her New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, De- she cried when she watched Washing- Netflix joins other companies in em- character immortalized and also proud troit, Toronto, San Francisco, Sydney ton die. “I’m a huge, huge fan of the bracing old-school, hand-painted mural that it makes a nod to the recent cases and Melbourne to paint murals of char- show. I actually watch it while I paint.” billboards in this digital age to get their of African-Americans killed in police acter Poussey Washington as both a Her hand-painted portrait is decorat- messages out, including McDonald’s, custody. tribute to her and a tease for the upcom- ed with black, blue and white lines. It Adidas, Ubisoft and Jack Daniels. Hand- “I think it’s our responsibility as art- ing fifth season of the prison series, stands 24-by-25 feet and was painted on painted murals in the past have often ists to be able to reflect the time that which starts June 9. a brick wall at the corner of Detroit’s honored civil rights leaders or young we’re living in,” Wiley said from Los Washington, an inmate portrayed by Broadway Street and Grand River Ave- victims of street violence, a history Net- Angeles. “She’s a fictional character actress Samira Wiley, was a fan favorite nue. Netflix gave her the freedom to do flix has tapped this time by commission- that can elicit real change in thought whose sudden death at the hands of cor- whatever she wanted as long as she ing portraits of Washington. and action from people.” THE SUMTER ITEM THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017 | A11

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WRITER’S MULLIKIN SIGNS STOLEN; LIBERALS AT FAULT

On Thursday afternoon I Liberals are great at inter- put out two signs for Tom rupting others, they must be Mullikin, who is running for heard at all cost. U. S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney’s Liberals want others and es- old seat, on May 2nd. The pecially the rich, to pay for ev- signs were gone by Saturday erything for the poor. I don’t morning. It is against the law see any of them taking these to remove political signs until people in and paying for their after the election. I hope that every need. the police and concerned citi- Liberals don’t like rules and zens will look for “sign especially rules on illegals en- thieves” and report them. tering America. The following statements all Liberals can riot and de- begin with “do you know that stroy property, with no conse- …:” quences for their destructive If Pres. Trump or conserva- behavior. Some try to conceal tives do something it is an im- their identity, and then try to peachable offense. blame conservatives for their If liberals do the same thing actions. it is OK and are probably This next to last one could praised for their actions. be a compliment! I am amazed It is OK for liberals to work at how one-minded liberals outside of their job descrip- can be. I often wonder if their tions and are able to release leader said “let’s go running information illegally. off the upcoming cliff”, how Liberals can’t seem to answer many of them would do it, COMMENTARY a question, especially if is a never questioning their lead- “yes” and “no” question. They er. (The pied-piper syndrome.) seem to go on and on with the Last, liberals think they are point they are trying to make still in charge! “Elections have Shutdown showdown — again which usually has nothing to consequences,” so someone do with the original question. said, but not for those who ASHINGTON bill, which abortion-related issues. Ron- Liberals can turn a “fact” can’t or won’t accept reality. — As Donald must be ald Reagan, who sauntered into “false news.” I am always There are more but my Trump ap- passed by in and enjoyed credit for the flabbergasted at how well they word limit is used up. W proaches the Friday to release of the Iran hostages, can spin the truth into some- JACQUELINE K. HUGHES 100-day marker of his first keep the was the right cowboy at the thing entirely different. Sumter year in office, he has de- govern- right time. In more recent fined himself not as the ment run- memory, the 2013 shutdown, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DESERVES 15 PERCENT RAISE Dealmaker in Chief but as ning. He orchestrated by tea party Re- The Backdown President. Kathleen wanted $1.5 publicans and instigated by I want to take this opportuni- “sweet spot” of balance of pro- What a deliciously Parker billion for Sen. Ted Cruz, resulted in at ty to share my prayerful per- viding proactive law enforce- strange irony that until this fiscal least some midterm losses spective on our sheriff’s recent ment, compassion and service Monday night he set the year, which for the party. Notably, Re- request to Council for a 15 per- to crime victims, and bringing stage for a government runs until September, and publicans lost the governor’s cent salary adjustment for Sum- our community together. This shutdown over, of all things, another $2.6 billion in 2018. seat in Virginia, where a siz- ter County deputies with my is not an easy task, but one his campaign centerpiece — Democrats said no way, and able number of federal em- fellow Sumter County citizens. that members of Sumter Coun- The Wall. some Republicans also ployees live. I am very thankful for every- ty Sheriff’s Office are commit- Strange because Trump, balked. Two years later, with a one who offers their service in ted to. who now calls the faux After all, the whole prem- promise to drain the swamp any type of public service. I I do not want to be guilty of deadline “ridiculous,” ise of the “big, beautiful and build a wall between would not argue that many taking the above for granted. I promised so much by his wall,” later amended to, per- the U.S. and its southern sectors are underpaid for their am also aware of the fact that 100th day. Delicious because haps, fencing in “certain neighbor, Trump oozed service; however, the men and officers who are trained in everything Trump does is areas,” was that Mexico down his escalator to cap- women of the Sumter County Sumter County are sought out scrumptious, especially eat- would pay for it. So familiar ture the imaginations of Sheriff’s Office are in a com- by other agencies understand ing chocolate cake while was Trump’s wall trope that both the unemployed and pletely separate category in the professionalism that is in- launching real missiles. during rallies, he’d bait the corporate expats who my opinion. The career of a stilled by being a part of the And it was always clear to crowds with Who’s going to failed them. Endowed with law enforcement officer has al- Sumter County Sheriffs’s Of- perennial observers of pay for it? the panache of Howard ways been one that required fice. It is not fair to these men Washington’s sausage facto- Mexico! Stern and the moral vigor sacrifice, but never quite like it and women to settle for less ry that the new president’s This was fun for the of a man who boasts about does today. These officers risk because of their loyalty and it ambitions exceeded the pace crowds, but also rather ab- grabbing women by their their lives on a daily basis and is not just for us to take ad- and will of the nation’s polit- surd, some of us noted, re- nethers, he convinced fewer do so while they are constantly vantage of their loyalty by re- ical class. Today’s Republi- peatedly. The disconnect be- people than voted for his op- under the microscope. lying on their dedication and can Party may control the tween the witty and the wit- ponent that he was the right We are extremely fortunate continue to settle for less. executive and legislative less was that Trump fans clown for the right rodeo. that under the leadership of Please search your heart and branches, but its members took him seriously, not liter- To each his own, I suppose. Sheriff Anthony Dennis our pray and reflect on the sacri- are hardly trilling in harmo- ally, while the media — silly As for the wall, Trump’s sheriff’s office has continued fice and service these men and ny, thanks to the too-rare in- gooses — took him literally campaign trope was repack- to raise the bar of service and women provide and join with terference of mental clarity. but not seriously — as aged awkwardly in a Sunday professionalism. We have been me in contacting our Council The wall may have be- many have mentioned. tweet as “Eventually, but at spared the embarrassment members and voicing our sup- stirred the passions of This is a clever observa- a later date so we can get that many other communities port of this reasonable and Trump’s base — recently tion, but it’s ludicrous to started early, Mexico will be have suffered. Sheriff Dennis just request. Thank you in ad- represented at the White suggest that reporters paying, in some form.” has done a lot of great things vance for your cooperation. House by that classy trio, shouldn’t take literally a Hardly a rallying cry, but at in his role of leading the sher- REV. JAMES BLASSINGAME Sarah Palin, Kid Rock and president’s or candidate’s least we’re spared another iff’s office and has found that Sumter Ted Nugent, who managed words. Certainly other na- partisan war — for now. a convincing imitation of tions and leaders do. Americans, meanwhile, WRITER ENCOURAGES VOTE FOR CHAD CONNELLY IN SC-5 cowpokes at the Ritz by Trump himself, however, have learned three lessons: mugging beneath a portrait seems to take his own words The best things happen I am a retired physician and age Christians and especially of former first lady Hillary neither literally or seriously, when The Backdown Presi- past chairman of the board of evangelicals to vote in the gen- Clinton — but its construc- as his backtrack record sug- dent retreats; we, and not Medpac, which handles politi- eral election. Chad headed this tion wasn’t exactly a nation- gests. On Monday, he walked Mexico, will be the ones cal affairs for the South Caroli- drive and crisscrossed the al mandate. back his demand that wall footing the bill for the wall, na Medical Association. I country to fulfill his obligation. The only person to place funding be included in the if ever it is built; and would like to encourage all There was a terrific turnout of this fantasy in proper per- bill, saying that he was open Trump, in just under 100 persons to please vote for Chad the people who voted Republi- spective was former Mexi- to delaying funding until days, managed to bring the Connelly as congressman to can in 2016 and swung the vic- can President Vicente Fox, September. No doubt, his government close to crisis replace Congressman Mul- tory to the Republican Party. whose succinctness was an White House aides reminded on a promise that was al- vaney in the special election to Chad has vowed to be a elixir for the babble-weary. the president that un-fund- ways a con. be held on May 2, 2017. In the strong voice in the Republican Clenching his teeth, he said, ing the government doesn’t elections of 2008 and 2012, Party in Washington, D.C., and “We’re not going to pay for usually work out well for the Kathleen Parker’s email there was no concerted push to vows to work with others “to that [expletive] wall.” majority party. address is kathleenparker@ court the Christian block, get the job done”. He promises Next thing you know, During Jimmy Carter’s washpost.com. many of whom stayed home only to work hard with others Trump was asking Congress presidency, the government from the polls. In the election and his track record reflects to include billions of dollars was shut down five times for © 2017, Washington Post of 2016, the Republican Nation- that. Please vote for this hon- for the wall in an omnibus brief periods, mostly over Writers Group al party selected Chad to head est Christian gentleman. up a group called the Faith Ini- LINWOOD BRADFORD, MD tiative to identify and encour- Sumter FROM OUR TIMELINE @THEITEM VFW GOLF TOURNAMENT EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS The Sumter Sumter VFW Post 3034 ceeded our expectations. Item is on would like to give a rousing Thank you again for helping Twitter @ THANK YOU to all who par- us to significantly increase theitem. Follow ticipated in our recent Golf our ability to help our local us and keep Tournament. The generosity veterans when they have a your eye on of the donors, players, and critical and time sensitive what’s going sponsors was overwhelming- need. on in the ly supportive. This fund rais- MICHAEL DUMIAK world! We will er produced results that ex- VFW Post 3034 Service Officer occasionally share a few HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? 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Partly sunny A thunderstorm in Mostly cloudy Clouds and sun; A t-storm around in Cloudy, breezy; a blood donor during one of spots early warm and humid the a.m. p.m. t-storm the following American Red American Legion Auxiliary Cross blood donation op- Post 202 will hold its fifth an- 83° 66° 90° / 70° 89° / 68° 89° / 68° 82° / 60° nual fashion show in review portunities: today, 9 a.m.-2 Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 40% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 15% Chance of rain: 55% Chance of rain: 55% p.m., Shaw Army Central, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, 1947 Gabreski Drive, Shaw April 30, at 310 Palmetto St. SSW 8-16 mph SSW 4-8 mph SW 6-12 mph S 7-14 mph S 8-16 mph S 10-20 mph Air Force Base, and 2-7 p.m., Call Mrs. Davis at (803) 469- Grace Baptist Church, 219 7133. Gaff ney W. Calhoun St.; and Satur- Lee County Adult Education 76/61 day, April 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., will offer free computer class- Spartanburg First Church of God, 1835 es 5-8:30 p.m. Monday TODAY’S Greenville 74/60 Camden Highway. through Thursday, May SOUTH 75/62 A Wyboo Plantation yard sale 1-11, at 123 E. College St., Bishopville. Students will CAROLINA Florence fundraiser will be held from Bishopville 8 a.m. until noon on Satur- learn computer skills, key- 84/66 day, April 29, at the Wyboo boarding skills, Internet WEATHER 84/65 searching skills and email- Plantation Community Cen- Columbia ing skills. Registration is re- Temperatures shown on map are Sumter ter, 100 Recreation Drive, today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 84/66 83/66 Manning. Proceeds will quired as space is limited. Call Myrtle benefit Haven of Rest Do- (803) 484-4040. IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach mestic Violence Safe House. The 7th Annual Daffodil Art & 86/68 80/71 Today: A heavy thunderstorm around. Jobs for America’s Graduates Craft Show will be held 9 Aiken a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 6, Winds southwest 6-12 mph. (JAG) H.O.P.E. (Helping Others 81/62 Pursue Excellence) will hold a and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer. Winds mentoring and tutoring semi- May 7, at the Fair Memorial south-southwest 6-12 mph. and American Legion build- nar on Saturday, April 29, at ON THE COAST Manning High School, 2155 ing, 30 Artillery Drive. Ven- Charleston Paxville Highway, Manning. dors include: Unique Baby; 85/69 Daniel Easterling / chil- Today: Mostly sunny and humid. High 79 Registration will be held at to 87. 8:30 a.m. Opening session dren’s author; Damsel In Friday: Sunshine, except mostly cloudy in will be held at 9 a.m. and Defense / Pink Zebra; Thir- mentoring / tutoring will be ty-One / Lula Roe; Outdoor southern parts. High 82 to 90. held 9:30-11:45 a.m. Stu- Creations by Susan; G&W dents in seventh through Photo Art; Betty’s Cakes, 12th grade are invited to at- Pies, Cookies & More; Trin- LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON tend. Parents should com- kets by Teko; and many, many more. Please bring a SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:37 a.m. Sunset 8:03 p.m. plete registration forms Lake pool yest. chg upon arrival. Contact Mr. nonperishable food item. 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PREP BASEBALL PREP WRESTLING SHS’ Spurling Whole new ballgame signs with St. Andrews BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected]

Being a college athlete has always been something that Sumter High School’s Michael Spurling has wanted to do. He is going to get that opportuni- ty, but just not in the sport he anticipated. “No, I didn’t think this is what I would be doing at the college level,” said Spurl- ing, who signed to wrestle with SPURLING St. Andrews Uni- versity in Laurin- burg, N.C., last week. Spurling thought if the chance did come his way he anticipated it would be in foot- ball. He was a 2-year starter on the offensive line for the Gamecock football team. Whatever the sport though, Spurling is happy to get the opportunity to compete at the next level. “This is a dream come true,” he said. “I always hoped I would be able to play a sport in college.” What makes Spurling sign- ing to wrestle in college even more intriguing is that he didn’t wrestle at all as a junior. After starting at 195 pounds as a sophomore, Spurling decided to sit out as a junior, saying he didn’t have the desire to wres- tle that year. “Yeah, I kind of wish I’d wrestled (as a junior),” Spurl- ing said. “It would have been interesting to see the differ- ence it would have made (this season).” The desire returned during his senior year. Spurling wres- RICK CARPENTER /THE SUMTER ITEM tled at 220 and finished the Sumter starting pitcher Rylan Williamson throws during the Gamecocks’ 1-0 victory over Blythewood on Wednesday in the opening year with a 25-16 individual re- game of the 5A District VII playoffs at Gamecock Field. cord. However, he came on at the end of the season. Spurling Williamson allows four hits in 6 1/3 innings, Andrew Twitty drives in lone finished second in the 5A lower state tournament. He went 1-2 in the state tourna- run as top-seeded Gamecocks edge Blythewood 1-0 in postseason opener ment, losing in the consolation semifinals. BY PATRICK ENZOR thewood. Williamson re- “Even if you’re the under- with his pitching staff. Starter Sumter head coach Josh Special To The Sumter Item sponded in kind with 6 1/3 dog, you’re going to let it Todd Mattox faced the first Williams thinks Spurling will innings of shutout ball in a ride — throw the dice and five hitters in the SHS order do well at St. Andrews. Brooks Shumake under- 1-0 victory on Wednesday at see what happens. before John Lanier would “Mike’s a good athlete and a stands that winning in the Gamecock Field. “It’s competitive,” he come in to face the bottom of good student, really a great playoffs is hard — whether Sumter moves on to face added. “I tell the guys every the order. young man,” Williams said. “I you’re a No. 1 seed or lower. Summerville today with a day that anyone can beat us The Bengals did two times think everyone would agree that That’s why the Sumter spot in the district champi- and we can beat anyone. It’s through the order before all of us at Sumter High are High School baseball head onship up for grabs. The baseball. You have to come pitch count for Lanier be- proud of his accomplishments coach put the ball in Rylan game will be played in Sum- out and execute.” came an issue. and what he’s become. Williamson’s hands in the ter beginning at 7 p.m. The Bengals tried to steal “Against a team like Sum- “He’s got the potential for a first round of the District “It’s always hard to win in one from the Gamecocks with ter, we just felt we had to be great career ahead of him and VII tournament in the 5A baseball when you get to the head coach Banks Faulkner state playoffs against Bly- playoffs,” said Shumake. going a non-traditional route SEE BALLGAME, PAGE B3 SEE SPURLING, PAGE B2

CLEMSON FOOTBALL PRO FOOTBALL More draft success for Tigers? Pats the model franchise Clemson likely to have for finding draft talent first-round selection BY HOWARD FENDRICH for 5th straight year The Associated Press BY DAN HOPE The New England (Anderson) Independent-Mail Patriots are, without a doubt, the NFL’s model franchise over WHAT: First Round CLEMSON — Clemson will be the past decade, so it WHERE: Philadelphia well-represented once again in makes sense that the WHEN: 8 p.m. the NFL draft. rest of the league The Tigers have had at least would take a close TV: ESPN, NFL Network one first-round pick in each of look at how Bill the last four drafts and at least Belichick and Co. four total picks in each of the last have gone about con- gins today, these are eight drafts. structing their roster, some basic tenets that Those streaks should easily especially when it front-office types continue this year. comes to the draft. surely will have in Clemson quarterback Deshaun An examination by mind if they attempt Watson and wide receiver Mike The Associated Press to follow New Eng- Williams are expected to be draft- of league draft data land’s lead: stockpile ed in the first round, which be- from 2007-16, and last as many picks as pos- gins at 8 p.m. today in Philadel- season’s rosters, pro- sible; go relatively phia. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS vides insight into heavy on the defense Williams would be the third Clemson is likely to continue its streak of having a player selected in the first what makes a team and the offensive line; Clemson wide receiver to be a round of the NFL draft. Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is projected to have like the Patriots a be judicious about first-round pick since 2013, but his name called sometime tonight in Philadelphia. year-in, year-out suc- skill positions; when Watson would be the first Clem- cess — and those such you find a starter, son quarterback selected in if Cordrea Tankersley joins Wat- day. as the Cleveland keep him. Round 1 since Steve Fuller in son and Williams in the top 32. Other Clemson players expect- Browns or Los Ange- And, yes, they do 1979. It’s more likely, though, that ed to be drafted on either Friday les Rams a mess, sea- want to try to recreate Clemson could have three first- Tankersley will be selected in son after season. round picks for the first time ever Round 2 or 3 of the draft on Fri- SEE TIGERS, PAGE B2When the draft be- SEE PATS, PAGE B3 B2 | THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

(Wainwright 1-3), 1:45 p.m., 1st game Washington (Gonzalez 2-0) at Colorado AREA ROUNDUP SCOREBOARD (Senzatela 3-0), 3:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Urias 0-0) at San Francisco (Moore 1-3), 3:45 p.m. TV, RADIO Toronto at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m., 2nd game San Diego (Weaver 0-1) at Arizona (Walk- TODAY er 2-1), 9:40 p.m. Trio of local softball teams 5 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Barcelona Open Early-Round Matches from Barce- FRIDAY’S GAMES lona, Spain (TENNIS). N.Y. Mets at Washington, 7:05 p.m. 11 a.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: At- Chicago Cubs at Boston, 7:10 p.m. lantic Coast Conference Tournament Pittsburgh at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Quarterfinal Match from Richmond, Va. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. begin SCHSL playoffs today – Duke vs. North Carolina (FOX SPORT- Cincinnati at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. SOUTH). Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Noon – LPGA Golf: Texas Shootout First Philadelphia at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Three local softball Fowler tossed a 2-hit shut- The Wolverines travel Round from Irving, Texas (GOLF). San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta teams will begin play in out to lead Laurence Man- to Branchville today for a at New York Mets (FOX SPORTS their respective South ning Academy to an 8-0, 6 p.m. game. SOUTHEAST, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB- NBA PLAYOFFS Carolina High School 4-inning win over Wilson FM 102.7). By The Associated Press LAKE CITY 10 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Seattle at (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) League playoffs with a Hall on Tuesday at Julie Detroit or Atlanta at New York Mets (MLB FIRST ROUND MANNING 0 NETWORK). fourth joining them on Skoler Field. 2 p.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: Atlan- EASTERN CONFERENCE Saturday. Fowler struck out four LAKE CITY — Man- tic Coast Conference Tournament Quar- Boston 2, Chicago 2 Crestwood, Manning and walked two. She was ning High School lost to terfinal Match from Richmond, Va. – Bos- April 16: Chicago 106, Boston 102 ton College vs. Notre Dame (FOX SPORT- April 18: Chicago 111, Boston 97 and Scott’s Branch will also 2-for-3 with a triple, Lake City 10-0 on Wednes- SOUTH). April 21: Boston 104, Chicago 87 play today while East two runs scored and three day at the LCHS field in 2:55 p.m. – International Soccer: English April 23: Boston 104, Chicago 95 Premier League Match – Manchester Wednesday: Chicago at Boston (late) Clarendon will start on RBI. the opening game of the United vs. Manchester City (NBC SPORTS Friday: Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. Saturday. Eaddy Osteen was 2-for- District VIII tournament NETWORK). x-Sunday: Chicago at Boston, TBA 3:30 p.m. – PGA Golf: Zurich Classic of New Washington 3, Atlanta 2 Crestwood will travel to 4 with two runs and an of the 3A state playoffs. Orleans First Round from Avondale, La. April 16: Washington 114, Atlanta 107 (GOLF). April 19: Washington 109, Atlanta 101 Myrtle Beach to face St. RBI, Breanna Boykin had The Monarchs, who fell 5 p.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: At- April 22: Atlanta 116, Washington 98 James at 6 p.m. in the Dis- two hits and a run, McK- to 7-12, will play at Bluff- lantic Coast Conference Tournament April 24: Atlanta 111, Washington 101 Quarterfinal Match from Richmond, Va. Wednesday: Washington 103, Atlanta 99 trict VII tournament of enzie Truett had two hits, ton today at 6:30 p.m. in – Syracuse vs. Virginia Tech (FOX Friday: Washington at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. the 4A state playoffs. The a run and an RBI and an elimination game. SPORTSOUTH). x-Sunday: Atlanta at Washington, TBA 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY- Toronto 3, Milwaukee 2 Lady Knights enter the Randi Lynn Holcombe WILSON HALL 10 FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). April 15: Milwaukee 97, Toronto 83 4-team, double-elimina- had two hits and two 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs April 18: Toronto 106, Milwaukee 100 NORTHWOOD 0 Eastern Conference Semifinal Series April 20: Milwaukee 104, Toronto 77 tion tournament as the runs. Game One – New York Rangers at Ottawa April 22: Toronto 87, Milwaukee 76 No. 4 seed from Region NORTH CHARLESTON (CNBC). April 24: Toronto 118, Milwaukee 93 7 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA De- Today: Toronto at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. VI. MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK — Charlton Commander velopmental League Championship Se- x-Saturday: Milwaukee at Toronto, TBA The other game will tossed a 1-hit shutout to ries Game Three – Rio Grande Valley at Cleveland 4, Indiana 0 WILSON HALL WINS MEET Raptors 905 (If Necessary) (ESPNU). April 15: Cleveland 109, Indiana 108 have Beaufort playing at lift Wilson Hall to a 10-0, 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York April 17: Cleveland 117, Indiana 111 Lower Richland. ORANGEBURG — Wil- 5-inning victory over Yankees at Boston or Houston at Cleve- April 20: Cleveland 119, Indiana 114 land (MLB NETWORK). April 23: Cleveland 106, Indiana 102 Manning will play at son Hall won the Fifth Northwood Academy on 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Mississippi at Dillon at 6:30 p.m. in the Annual Orangeburg Prep Tuesday at the NA field. Arkansas (SEC NETWORK). WESTERN CONFERENCE 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Con- Golden State 4, Portland 0 3A District VIII tourna- Middle School Invitation- Commander struck out ference Playoffs First-Round Series April 16: Golden State 121, Portland 109 ment. The Lady Mon- al last Thursday at the OP one batter and walked one Game Six – Toronto at Milwaukee April 19: Golden State 110, Portland 81 (TNT). April 22: Golden State 119, Portland 113 archs finished third in Re- track. for the Barons, who im- 7:30 p.m. – College Baseball: Louisiana Monday: Golden State 128, Portland 103 State at Alabama (ESPN2). San Antonio 3, Memphis 2 gion VII. The Lady Barons won proved to 14-5. 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Play- April 15: San Antonio 111, Memphis 82 The other game will with 175 points while Daniel Reynolds led the offs Eastern Conference Semifinal Series April 17: San Antonio 96, Memphis 82 Game One – Pittsburgh at Washington April 20: Memphis 105, San Antonio 94 have Edisto playing at Clark Middle School was WH offense, going 2-for-3 (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). April 22: Memphis 110, San Antonio 108, May River. second with 85. with a double and three 8 p.m. – College Baseball: San Francisco at OT Brigham Young (BYUTV). Tuesday: San Antonio 116, Memphis 103 EC and Scott’s Branch Individual winners for RBI. Daulton Dabbs was 8 p.m. – NFL Football: National Football Today: San Antonio at Memphis, 9:30 will be competing in sepa- WH were Lucy Matthews 2-for-4 with a double and League Draft from Philadelphia – First p.m. Round (ESPN, NFL NETWORK). x-Saturday: Memphis at San Antonio, rate district tournaments in the 100-meter hurdles, two RBI. 8 p.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: At- TBA in the 1A playoffs. The 1A Breland Jones in the 400 lantic Coast Conference Tournament Houston 4, Oklahoma City 1 THOMAS SUMTER 2 Quarterfinal Match from Richmond, Va. April 16: Houston 118, Oklahoma City 87 district tourneys are hurdles, Natalie Ford in – Louisville vs. Virginia (FOX SPORT- April 19: Houston 115, Oklahoma City 111 3-team, double-elimina- the high jump and Ivey WILLIAMSBURG 1 SOUTH). April 21: Oklahoma City 115, Houston 113 9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Western Con- April 23: Houston 113, Oklahoma City 109 tion events. Edwards in the pole vault. KINGSTREE — Chan- ference Playoffs First-Round Series Tuesday: Houston 105, Oklahoma City 99 EC, which won the Re- Wilson Hall’s 4x400 and dler Hunter pitched a Game Six – San Antonio at Memphis Utah 3, L.A. Clippers 2 (TNT). April 15: Utah 97, L.A. Clippers 95 gion VI title and received 4x800 relay teams were 3-hitter to lead Thomas 10:30 p.m. – Professional Golf: European April 18: L.A. Clippers 99, Utah 91 a bye, won’t play until Sat- also winners. Sumter Academy to a 2-1 PGA Tour China Open Second Round from April 21: L.A. Clippers 111, Utah 106 Beijing (GOLF). April 23: Utah 105, L.A. Clippers 98 urday. It will play the win- victory over Williamsburg 2:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European Tuesday: Utah 96, L.A. Clippers 92 ner of today’s opening Academy on Tuesday at PGA Tour China Open Second Round from Friday: L.A. Clippers at Utah, 10:30 p.m. BOYS Beijing (GOLF). x-Sunday: Utah at L.A. Clippers, TBA game in the District VII the WA field. tournament between Bap- VARSITY BASEBALL Hunter took a no-hitter MLB STANDINGS NHL PLAYOFFS tist Hill and Bethune- into the sixth inning. He By The Associated Press By The Associated Press Bowman. MYRTLE BEACH 12 struck out seven and Second Round AMERICAN LEAGUE (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Scott’s Branch, which LAKEWOOD 2 walked one for the Gener- EAST DIVISION finished second in Region als, who improved to 11-8 W L Pct GB EASTERN CONFERENCE Baltimore 13 6 .684 — Washington vs. Pittsburgh V, plays host to Green MYRTLE BEACH — overall and 4-5 in SCISA New York 11 7 .611 1½ Today: Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Sea-Floyds today at 5 p.m. Lakewood High School Region II-2A. Boston 11 8 .579 2 Saturday: Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m. Tampa Bay 11 11 .500 3½ Monday: Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:30 in the District V tourna- lost to Myrtle Beach 12-2 Hunter, Josh Galloway Toronto 6 14 .300 7½ p.m. ment. The winner will be on Tuesday in the open- and Josh Barnett each Wednesday: Washington at Pittsburgh, CENTRAL DIVISION 7:30 p.m. on the road against Low- ing game of the District had two hits. Galloway W L Pct GB x-May 6: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBD country Leader on Satur- VII tournament of the 4A and Josh Burns each had Detroit 11 8 .579 — x-May 8: Washington at Pittsburgh, TBD Chicago 11 9 .550 ½ x-May 10: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBD day. state playoffs at the an RBI. Cleveland 10 9 .526 1 Ottawa vs. N.Y. Rangers MBHS field. Minnesota 10 10 .500 1½ Today: N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Kansas City 7 14 .333 5 Saturday: N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 3 p.m. JV SOFTBALL The Gators, who fell to MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK WEST DIVISION Tuesday: Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. 11-9, will play at Chapin W L Pct GB May 4: Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. CLARENDON HALL 6 WILSON HALL WINS MEET Houston 14 6 .700 — x-May 6: N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, TBD today at 6:30 p.m. in an Oakland 10 10 .500 4 x-May 9: Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, TBD JEFFERSON DAVIS 2 elimination game. ORANGEBURG — Wil- Los Angeles 10 12 .455 5 x-May 11: N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, TBD Texas 9 12 .429 5½ BLACKVILLE — Clar- Daquan Ingram was son Hall won the Fifth Seattle 8 13 .381 6½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Anaheim vs. Edmonton endon Hall improved to 2-for-3 with a double and Annual Orangeburg Prep TUESDAY’S GAMES Wednesday: Edmonton at Anaheim (late) 13-1 on the season with a a triple to lead LHS. Dal- Middle School Invitation- Houston 4, Cleveland 2 Friday: Edmonton at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. 6-2 victory over Jefferson ton Browder and Josh al last week at the OP Tampa Bay 2, Baltimore 0 Sunday: Anaheim at Edmonton, 7 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, ppd. May 3: Anaheim at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Davis Academy on Tues- Whitley both had two track. Detroit 19, Seattle 9 x-May 5: Edmonton at Anaheim, TBD day at the JDA field. hits. The Barons won with Minnesota 8, Texas 1 x-May 7: Anaheim at Edmonton, TBD Chicago White Sox 10, Kansas City 5 x-May 10: Edmonton at Anaheim, TBD Amberly Way hit a EAST CLARENDON 15 194 points while Ben Lip- Toronto 6, St. Louis 5, 11 innings St. Louis vs. Nashville home run to lead the pen was second with 110. L.A. Angels 2, Oakland 1, 11 innings Wednesday: Nashville at St. Louis (late) Friday: Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Lady Saints. Bailey Cor- LOWCOUNTRY LEADER 0 Graham Van Patten WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Sunday: St. Louis at Nashville, 3 p.m. Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City 2 Tuesday: St. Louis at Nashville, 9:30 p.m. bett, Hadliegh McIntosh TURBEVILLE — East won three events for WH Houston at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m. x-May 5: Nashville at St. Louis, TBD and McKenzie Bagnal Clarendon High School and was honored as the Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. x-May 7: St. Louis at Nashville, TBD N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m. x-May 9: Nashville at St. Louis, TBD each had a hit and a run defeated Lowcountry top athlete. Van Patten Seattle at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. batted in. Leader 15-0 in the opening won the 400 dash, long Minnesota at Texas, 8:05 p.m. game of the District VI jump and triple jump. Na- Toronto at St. Louis, ppd. TRANSACTIONS LAURENCE MANNING 8 Oakland at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. By The Associated Press tournament of the 1A than Harris won the shot WILSON HALL 0 THURSDAY’S GAMES BASEBALL state playoffs on Wednes- put and discus and Kaleb Seattle (Iwakuma 0-2) at Detroit (Ver- American League MANNING — Cakhi day at Shad Hall Field. Porter won the pole vault. lander 1-2), 1:10 p.m. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Sent RHP Juan Toronto (Lawrence 0-2) at St. Louis Minaya to Charlotte (IL) for a rehab as- (Wainwright 1-3), 1:45 p.m., 1st game signment. Houston (Fiers 0-1) at Cleveland (Kluber MINNESOTA TWINS — Sent SS Ehire Adri- 2-1), 6:10 p.m. anza to Rochester (IL) for a rehab assign- N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 2-1) at Boston (Sale ment. tact with him after his father sent some 1-1), 7:10 p.m. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Sent OF Mallex Smith SPURLING FROM PAGE B1 Toronto at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m., 2nd game to Charlotte (FSL) for a rehab assign- video to the school. He went to the cam- Oakland (Graveman 2-0) at L.A. Angels ment. pus for a visit about a month ago and (Nolasco 1-2), 10:07 p.m. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Optioned we look forward to seeing him fulfill that was offered. FRIDAY’S GAMES RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno (PCL). potential at St. Andrews and beyond.” “I just really like the campus,” Spurl- Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. ATLANTA BRAVES — Designated SS Chase Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. d’Arnaud for assignment. Selected the Spurling said St. Andrews made con- ing said. “It felt like the place for me.” Chicago Cubs at Boston, 7:10 p.m. contract of OF Lane Adams from Gwin- Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. nett (IL). Seattle at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned OF Phillip L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Ervin to Louisville (IL). Reinstated RHP Oakland at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Rookie Davis from the 10-day DL. Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. COLORADO ROCKIES — Placed LHP Mike pick by Reuter, Easterling Dunn on the 10-day DL, retroactive to TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday. Reinstated RP Chad Qualls from and CBS. EAST DIVISION the 10-day DL. The Cleveland Browns W L Pct GB LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Sent LHP Grant or Saturday include de- chance to be the first are widely expected to se- Washington 14 6 .700 — Dayton to Rancho Cucamonga (Cal) for a Miami 10 8 .556 3 rehab assignment. fensive tackle Carlos Wat- Chanticleer selected since lect Texas A&M defensive Philadelphia 9 9 .500 4 NEW YORK METS — Optioned LHP Sean kins, tight end Jordan Lorenzo Taliaferro and end Myles Garrett with New York 8 11 .421 5½ Gilmartin to Las Vegas (PCL). Recalled Atlanta 6 12 .333 7 LHP Matt Reynolds from Las Vegas. Leggett, running back Matt Hazel in 2014. the draft’s No. 1 overall SAN DIEGO PADRES — Claimed RHP Kirby CENTRAL DIVISION Yates off waivers from the L.A. Angels. Wayne Gallman, safety Austell, projected as a pick. W L Pct GB SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned OF Jadar Johnson, lineback- fifth- or sixth-round pick North Carolina’s Mitch- Chicago 12 8 .600 — Mac Williamson to Sacramento (PCL). Milwaukee 12 11 .522 1½ American Association er Ben Boulware and wide by CBS, would be Charles- ell Trubisky, Watson and Cincinnati 10 12 .455 3 FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed receiver Artavis Scott. ton Southern’s first draft Texas Tech’s Patrick Ma- St. Louis 9 11 .450 3 RHP Carlos Pimentel. Released RHP Brian Pittsburgh 8 12 .400 4 Ernst. If all nine of those play- pick ever. homes are expected to be WEST DIVISION KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed LHP Rich ers are drafted, Clemson The South Carolina the first three quarter- Mascheri. W L Pct GB LAREDO LEMURS — Released RHPs John- would match its record Gamecocks have had at backs drafted. Williams, Colorado 14 7 .667 — ny Omahen and Quinton Stevens. set last year for total play- least one player selected Washington’s John Ross Arizona 14 8 .636 ½ ST. PAUL SAINTS — Released LHP Cody Los Angeles 10 11 .476 4 Wheeler and INF Ryan Cavan. ers selected in a seven- in every NFL draft since and Western Michigan’s San Diego 8 14 .364 6½ Can-Am League round draft. Add in center 2002, but their streak Corey Davis are expected San Francisco 7 14 .333 7 TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES — Signed RHP Nick Sarianides. Jay Guillermo, and Clem- could be in jeopardy this to be the first three wide TUESDAY’S GAMES Chicago Cubs 1, Pittsburgh 0 FOOTBALL son could have 10 players year. receivers drafted. Miami at Philadelphia, ppd. National Football League drafted, which would tie Seven-round mock Along with Clemson, Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, ppd. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Traded RB Mar- Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 1 shawn Lynch and a 2018 sixth-round its all-time record set in drafts by The Draft Wire’s schools expected to have Toronto 6, St. Louis 5, 11 innings draft pick to Oakland for a 2018 fifth- 1983. Luke Easterling and NFL. multiple early first-round Washington 15, Colorado 12 round draft pick. Arizona 9, San Diego 3 Canadian Football League Other possible draft com’s Chad Reuter do not picks include Stanford L.A. Dodgers 2, San Francisco 1 WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed WR picks from South Caroli- include any Gamecocks. (defensive end Solomon Stephen Burton, DB Roc Carmichael and WEDNESDAY’S GAMES RB Lache Seastrunk. na colleges include Coast- Two South Carolina play- Thomas and running Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 4 al Carolina running back ers who could end up back Christian McCaf- Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. HOCKEY Miami at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. National Hockey League De’Angelo Henderson, being late-round selec- frey), Ohio State (corner- Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Named Travis Charleston Southern tions, though, are defen- back Marshon Lattimore Toronto at St. Louis, ppd. Green coach. Washington at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. guard Erik Austell and sive end Darius English and safety Malik Hooker), San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. SOCCER South Carolina State of- and offensive tackle LSU (safety Jamal Adams L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Major League Soccer fensive tackle Javarius Mason Zandi. and running back Leon- TODAY’S GAMES Suspended Colorado D Kortne Ford one game for serious foul play that endan- Leamon. Ole Miss defensive tack- ard Fournette) and Ala- Miami (Volquez 0-2) at Philadelphia gered the safety of an opponent. (Hellickson 3-0), 1:05 p.m. United Soccer League Henderson, projected as le D.J. Jones, a product of bama (defensive end Jon- Atlanta (Dickey 1-2) at N.Y. Mets (Synder- NEW YORK RED BULLS II — Acquired F a fifth-round pick by Wren High School, is pro- athan Allen and tight end gaard 1-1), 1:10 p.m. Douglas Martinez on loan from Vida Toronto (Lawrence 0-2) at St. Louis (Liga Nacional-Honduras). 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SPORTS ITEMS NFL DRAFT ORDER FROM PAGE B1 PATS By The Associated Press At Philadelphia Today-Saturday what the Patriots have First Round achieved over the last 10 Opponents 1. Cleveland years, including a league-high 2. San Francisco 126 wins (20 more than anyone 3. Chicago 4. Jacksonville else), four Super Bowl appear- 5. Tennessee (from L.A. Rams) ances (twice as many as any- 6. N.Y. Jets 7. L.A. Chargers one else) and two NFL cham- 8. Carolina pionships (no one has more). 9. Cincinnati 10. Buffalo “You start looking at the 11. New Orleans teams that win, the teams that 12. Cleveland (from Philadelphia) 13. Arizona win the divisions all the time, 14. Philadelphia (from Minnesota) the teams that were in the 15. Indianapolis 16. Baltimore Super Bowl (and) in conten- 17. Washington tion all the time. You just start 18. Tennessee 19. Tampa Bay studying how they all do it, 20. Denver and really, you come to the 21. Detroit 22. Miami conclusion that the draft is the 23. N.Y. Giants 24. Oakland key,” Washington Redskins di- 25. Houston rector of college scouting 26. Seattle 27. Kansas City Scott Campbell said. “Teams 28. Dallas that turn the corner suddenly 29. Green Bay 30. Pittsburgh after two or three years, you 31. Atlanta can go back and look at their 32. New Orleans (from New England) drafts, and they’ve hit on the top players and (lower-round) players.” Rams, whose 46 wins are the Let’s face it: Not every eval- fewest in the league. uator — or evaluation — is THE ASSOCIATED PRESS correct. Tom Brady, who just DON’T STRESS SKILL Washington guard John Wall, right, steals the ball away from Atlanta forward Paul Millsap during earned his fifth Super Bowl Maybe it’s owing to their luck the Wizards’ 103-99 victory on Wednesday in a first-round playoff game in Washington. championship with the Patri- with Brady, but the Patriots have ots, is the most famous exam- stayed away from drafting a lot ple, of course, lasting until the of folks at the skill positions: QB, sixth round. RB, WR, TE. They spent only 25 Wizards slip past Hawks Plus, front-office personnel percent of their picks there (only and coaches change over the Falcons, who have Matt time, so that can affects Ryan, and the Saints, who have teams’ draft philosophies Drew Brees) went to that well over a span as long as a de- less frequently. Meanwhile, three 103-99 behind Wall, Beal cade. There are, to be sure, teams with far fewer victories in other obvious factors such this decade were among the five WASHINGTON — Back at he can play with the Raid- League home run leader as: Have teams hit on certain that went after those spots the home, and back in charge, ers. Eric Thames scored twice positions in the past? Do they most: Jets (league-high 41 per- Bradley Beal scored 27 before leaving with an inju- particularly need to build up cent), Dolphins (39) and Redskins points, and John Wall added ESPN LAYING OFF 100 ry and Orlando Arcia hom- one side of the ball or the (38). 20 points and 14 assists, BROADCASTERS, WRITERS ered and had three RBI, other? Are they really look- leading the Washington NEW YORK — ESPN is leading the Milwaukee ing for starters or simply O-LINE Wizards to a 103-99 victory laying off about 100 employ- Brewers to a 9-4 win over content to find quality When it comes to offense, the over the Atlanta Hawks on ees, including former ath- the Cincinnati Reds to com- depth? Are they seeking im- Patriots use picks in the trench- Wednesday night for a 3-2 letes-turned-broadcasters plete a 3-game sweep. mediate help or willing to es. A full 20 percent of their lead in their first-round Trent Dilfer, Len Elmore Ryan Braun snapped out wait for talent to develop? picks went toward the five posi- Eastern Conference playoff and Danny Kanell, in a of a 5-for-22 slump with a Still, here are some of the tions along the offensive line; series. purge designed to focus the 2-run double and a single conclusions that can be only three teams ranked high- Dennis Schroder led the sports network on a more off Reds starter Rookie drawn: er, including the team they beat Hawks with 29 points, mak- digital future. Davis (0-1) and Jett Bandy in February for the Lombardi ing a career high-tying five The cuts will trim ESPN’s had three hits and two RBI, ADD PICKS ... OR MAYBE Trophy, the Falcons, who led 3s, and 11 assists. But after stable of on-air talent and helping the Brewers win DON’T ANYMORE the way at 23 percent (tied, curi- his basket from beyond the writers by about 10 percent. their fourth game overall It is no accident that the Pa- ously enough, with the Colts, arc pulled Atlanta within The 37-year-old network against the Reds this sea- triots made the most draft se- who have not done well finding 101-99 with 70 seconds left, has been squeezed by rising son. lections over the last 10 years, proper protection for their fran- Wall responded with a 21- fees to broadcast live events 92 (that’s 22 more than the chise quarterback, Andrew foot pull-up jumper. at the same time hordes of DALZELL-SHAW POST 175 number a team would use if it Luck). The four teams that A miss followed from Paul cord-cutting TV viewers MEETING ON SUNDAY merely used its alloted one per have used the smallest percent- Millsap, who had 21 points have been canceling their DALELL — The Dalzell- round). That gave them extra age of picks on the o-line — the and 11 rebounds, but after ESPN subscriptions. ESPN Shaw Post 175 American Le- opportunities to “hit” on a Jaguars, Raiders and Bucca- Wall’s jumper was off the has lost about 10 million gion baseball team will hold pick. Interestingly, though, neers all at 12 percent; the mark, the Hawks seemed to subscribers during the past an organizational meeting just as some other teams, no- Browns at 13 percent — rank waste too much time at the six years, based on esti- this Sunday at 3 p.m. at the tably the Browns, seem to among the teams with the five other end and the buzzer mates by Nielsen Media Re- D-S Legion hut. have caught onto — read “cop- fewest win totals. sounded. search. Anyone interested in play- ied” — that strategy, New FIND A GUY AND KEEP HIM WHITE SOX 5 ing should attend with a England appears ready to shift RAIDERS BRING RB LYNCH parent and bring their birth directions now, discarding its Based on information avail- OUT OF RETIREMENT ROYALS 2 certificates. first-rounder this time in a able at Pro Football Reference , ALAMEDA, Calif. — Mar- CHICAGO — Avisail Gar- trade with New Orleans for re- only about a third of Patriots’ shawn Lynch is coming out cia and Leury Garcia hom- P-15’S MEETING MAY 4 ceiver Brandin Cooks. draft picks have become prima- of retirement after agreeing ered to back run-starved Sumter American Legion ry starters over a full season at on a 2-year deal with the starter Jose Quintana and Post 15 will have a pre-try- DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE their position. Even the next- Raiders that paved the way the Chicago White Sox beat out meeting for both its Se- New England spent 53 per- worst team in that regard, the for a trade to his hometown the Kansas City Royals 5-2 nior and Junior baseball cent of its picks on defensive Redskins, are at 38 percent. But team in Oakland. to complete a 3-game sweep. teams on May 4 at 7 p.m. players, among the highest per- maybe that’s because New Eng- Lynch passed a physical Quintana (1-4) had a sea- The meeting will be held centages in the league over this land has been so consistently Wednesday and agreed to a son-high 10 strikeouts in six at the American Legion Hut span. Five of the 10 teams de- good, for so long, that they sim- restructured 2-year con- innings. He allowed five hits at 34 South Artillery Drive. voted the largest portion of ply don’t have that much space tract. Those were the final and two runs — one earned All players between the choices to that side of the ball for new starters. What Belich- steps needed before Seattle — and walked two. The left- ages of 14 and 18 who plan participated in at least one ick has managed to do is hold could trade his rights along hander received only four to try out for either team Super Bowl during the decade. onto players he’s latched onto with a 2018 sixth-round pick runs of support in his first should attend the meeting At the other end of the spec- early: Of his 22 starters in the to the Raiders for a 2018 four starts combined. with parents or guardians. trum: Five of the seven clubs latest Super Bowl, 16 were ei- fifth-rounder. BREWERS 9 Players are asked to bring that used the smallest part of ther drafted or signed as un- Lynch also must apply to their birth certificates. their picks on defense wound drafted free agents by the Patri- the NFL for reinstatement REDS 4 up with sub-.500 record, includ- ots. The Falcons also found 16 from the retired list before MILWAUKEE — Major From staff, wire reports ing the bottom-of-the-barrel of 22 starters that way.

Williamson, who gave BALLGAME FROM PAGE B1 up just four hits and RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM only allowed four a little different,” said Sumter got its lone Bengal runners into Sumter’s Luke Faulkner, who won run in the fourth on a scoring position. Jor- Stokes (4) is the 4A state title at 2-out RBI double from dan Holladay came in called out try- Summerville last Andrew Twitty that to get the last two ing to slide un- year. “We felt that plated courtesy run- outs via strikeout. their (Sumter) first derneath the ner Trey Yates from “He’s (Williamson) five were really good first base. been a workhorse for tag of Bly- and all right-handed. The hit just got us all year,” said thewood Mattox is real tough under the glove of a Shumake. “He was catcher Josh on right-handers. diving Landon Cruz, 6-0 with a save in re- Cowan at home After that, we didn’t the Blythewood right gion play. He has 9 during the feel they were as of- fielder. wins in 25 games. He Gamecocks’ 1-0 fensive and Lanier is “Landon has had a has good poise and victory on a strike thrower. really good year for gave us a chance to Wednesday in “We’ve had to be us,” said Faulkner. win.” the opening creative,” he added. “We teach our guys A win is a win is a game of the 5A “Our pitching plan to read the trajectory win, and the Game- District VII worked to perfection. and that’s one that cocks will take it all playoffs at When you hold that you probably just the same. Gamecock lineup to one run... want to take off the “If you get in the Field. that lineup is really bounce and make the loser’s bracket, it’s good.” next guy beat you.” just a long way back,” It nearlyEVERYDAY worked. It was enough LOW for PRICESsaid Shumake. 50% OFF IN STOCK PROM DRESSES The Ultimate Sleep Shop Family Owned & Operated Clearance Water Bed Accessories Since 1976 Large selection with 748 Bultman Drive Open: M-F 9:30am to 6:00pm over 35 mattress sets Sumter, SC 837 Suite F | Broad Street | 803.418.0448 Sat 9:30am-4:00pm Closed Sunday on display. 803.773.0980 B4 | THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

AUTO RACING NASCAR stars not racing into 50s anymore BY JENNA FRYER breakingly close to winning the the big leagues as part of the The Associated Press championship. Now Dale Earn- “Young Guns” push just about hardt Jr. is packing his bags to guaranteed a 20-year Cup career CHARLOTTE — Just a gener- leave NASCAR. and a cool $50 million in earn- ation ago, NASCAR drivers All have their own reasons, ings. Ryan Newman was part of raced until they were embar- but the nation’s biggest auto the 2002 class with Jimmie rassing themselves, the money racing series could be a victim Johnson, and combined they ran out or they simply couldn’t of its own popularity. With mil- have run 1,107 races and earned make it to the track anymore. lions on the table from sponsor- more than $238 million in race They could compete into their ships, prize money and mer- winnings alone. mid-50s, and make a really good chandise, drivers can afford to Brian Scott pulled the plug on living. walk away a decade earlier than his journeyman career at the It’s an entirely different world the old days from a schedule end of last year to spend more now. that chews up 38 weeks a year. time with his growing family. First went Jeff Gordon. Then The current crop of veterans Greg Biffle would rather sit on THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tony Stewart. Then Carl Ed- — a group led by Matt Kenseth, the sidelines this year than take First went Jeff Gordon. Then Tony Stewart. Now Dale Earn- wards stunned everyone by who at 44 is the oldest full-time a ride with a low-end team. And hardt Jr., pictured, is packing his bags to leave NASCAR. All walking away a month before driver in the field — came up Edwards? No one really under- have their own reasons, but the nation’s most popular auto the season began and just three during NASCAR’s big boom of stands his decision after he racing series is a victim of its own popularity. months after he came heart- the early 2000s. Breaking into came 10 laps away from the title.

He is survived by his moth- The family will receive friends at the home, 4 Sims OBITUARIES er of Greeleyville; a daughter, friends following the service Ave., Sumter. Heather Branham (Jeffrey); a in John Knox Hall. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. WILLIAM J. HENTGES LAWRENCE C. MORSE III son, Brandon Michael Atkin- Memorials may be made to Main St., Sumter, is in charge Retired Col. William Joseph PINEWOOD — Lawrence son (Amanda Grigg); two Bethesda Presbyterian of arrangements. Hentges, 75, previously of “Larry” Columbus Morse III, grandchildren, Holden and Church, 502 DeKalb St., Cam- Online memorials may be Sumter, passed away peaceful- 54, died on Tuesday, April 25, Lorelei Branham; a brother, den, SC 29020 or Hospice Care sent to the family at jobsmor- ly on Thursday, 2017, at Palmetto Stacy Atkinson (Me-Ayn), all of South Carolina, P.O. Box [email protected] or visit us on April 20, 2017, at Health Tuomey. of Manning; and an aunt, 7275, Columbia, SC 29202. the web at www.jobsmortuary. home in Ken- Born in Sum- Frances Howie of Davidson, Kenneth died on Friday, net. nesaw, Georgia. ter, he was a son North Carolina. April 21, 2017. He was born of Lawrence Co- In addition to his father, he He was born in Sumter, a JAMES MCINTOSH on Nov. 6, 1941, lumbus Morse was preceded in death by a son of the late Kenneth Benja- James Oliver Patrick “Jim” in Jefferson City, Jr. and Rosa Lee grandson, Easton Branham. min and Lucille Barnes Hill. McIntosh, 89, husband of Missouri, a son Johnson Brad- A funeral service will be Kenneth served in the U.S. Frances “Frankie” Edens Mc- HENTGES MORSE of the late Leroy ley. Mr. Morse held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Navy. He graduated from Ed- Intosh, died on Wednesday, and Mary Leu- was a member the chapel of Stephens Funer- munds High School in Sumter March 15, 2017, at Palmetto then Hentges. He was a gradu- of Pinewood Baptist Church. al Home with Pastor Phyllis in 1944 and received a Bache- Health Tuomey. ate of Helias High School. He He was active at Sumter Underwood officiating. Burial lor of Science degree in me- Born in London, England, received his bachelor’s degree Speedway. He was self-em- will follow in Richburg Ceme- chanical engineering from he was a son of the late from the Air Force Academy ployed in the lawn mainte- tery in Greeleyville. Georgia Tech. He was a mem- James and Margaret Hallor- and his master’s degree from nance business. Visitation will be held from ber of Bethesda Presbyterian an McIntosh. Mr. McIntosh Troy State University. He was Surviving are his mother of 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Ste- Church. He was very active in was a member of First Pres- united in marriage to Melba Sumter; his father of Pine- phens Funeral Home and civic affairs as well as his byterian Church, the Betha- Lee Hoffmeyer on Feb. 20, wood; a daughter, Ashley Lan- other times at the home of church. He was the former ny Sunday School class and 1965, in Taos, Missouri. Col. dreneau (Lance) of Mississip- Chris Ridgill, 124 Gibbons St., owner of Hill Plumbing Co. a deacon. He was a member Hentges served in the United pi; two stepsons, Jeremy Manning. Kenneth is survived by his of Claremont Masonic Lodge States Air Force for more Thames and Jody Hansen of In lieu of flowers, memori- sister, Jennie Hill Owen of 64 and was a retired sales- than 26 years as a pilot, in- Sumter; a stepdaughter, als may be made to the Easton Chattanooga, Tennessee; a man. structional pilot, aircraft com- Chrissy Hansen of Sumter; Foundation, c/o of Heather special niece, Farise McIntosh Surviving are his wife of mander, commander of tacti- three stepbrothers, Logan and Branham, 655 Woodside Drive, of Bishopville; and numerous Sumter; a niece, Linda Bird cal group and director of tac- Wesley Morse of Pinewood Manning, SC 29102. nieces and nephews. (Terry) of England; a great- tical operations. He had a sec- and Jay Bradley of Sumter; Stephens Funeral Home & Kenneth was predeceased niece, Florence Bird of Eng- ond career as a high school one stepsister, Kay Gore of Crematory, 304 N. Church St., by his parents and his wife, land; and a sister-in-law, math and science teacher. He Columbia; five grandchildren, Manning, is in charge of ar- Sarah Rozier Hill; sisters, Iris Emma Christie of Sumter. was a member of St. Jude Keylen, J.C., Jordan, Abigail rangements, (803) 435-2179. Hill Edens and Myrle Hill Graveside services will be Catholic Church in Sumter and Blair; and the love of his www.stephensfuneralhome.org Purcell; and his brother, Fran- held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at and Saint Catherine of Sienna life, Julie Barwick of Pine- cis Leverne Hill. Tirzah Presbyterian Church in Kennesaw. He enjoyed golf- wood. FRANKLIN MCCANTS SR. Kornegay Funeral Home, Cemetery with the Rev. Nick ing, woodworking, camping, He was preceded in death SUMMERTON — The Rev. Camden Chapel, is in charge Cheek and Susan Price offici- playing games and spending by his stepfather, Buddy Brad- Franklin McCants Sr., 74, hus- of the arrangements. ating. time with his family. ley. band of Dorothy Mae Mc- Online condolences may be Memorials may be made to Survivors include his wife, Funeral services will be Bride McCants, sent to the Hill family by visit- First Presbyterian Church, 9 Melba of Kennesaw; son, John held at 4 p.m. on Friday at died on Friday, ing www.kornegayfuneral. W. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC (Kristina) Hentges of Anchor- Pinewood Baptist Church April 21, 2017, at com. 29150. age, Alaska; daughter, Janet with the Rev. Kirk Carlisle McLeod Region- Online condolences may be (Glen) Grooms of Marietta, and the Rev. Bennie Barwick al Medical Cen- RICHARD JOHNSON sent to www.sumterfunerals. Georgia; daughter, Beth (Brad) officiating. Burial will be in ter, Florence. Richard Johnson, husband com. Noland of Roswell, Georgia; the Pinewood Cemetery. He was born of Loretta B. Johnson, depart- Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- son, Jeff (Kelly) Hentges of The family will receive on April 16, 1943, ed this life on Sunday, April neral Home & Crematory, 221 MCCANTS Rossmoor, California; his nine friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Cypress 23, 2017, at Palmetto Health Broad St., Sumter, is in charge grandchildren; and his six sib- at Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Fork section of Tuomey. of the arrangements, (803) lings, Bob (Martha) Hentges of neral Home. Clarendon County, a son of He was born on Aug. 3, 1947, 775-9386. Jefferson City, Margie (Pete) Memorials may be made to the late Arnold and Isabella in Sumter, to the late Willie R. Rinaldi of Sloan, Iowa, Helen Pinewood Baptist Church, P.O. Samuel McCants. and Zenia A. Johnson. Rich- (Carl) Drinkard of California, Box 176, Pinewood, SC 29125. Funeral services will be ard was a member of St. Missouri, Frances (Darrell) Online condolences may be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at James United Methodist Schulte of Jefferson City, Rich- sent to www.sumterfunerals. Spring Hill AME Church, 4309 Church, where he served with ard (Lucille) Hentges of Holts com. Bill Davis Road, Summerton, the United Methodist Men, Summit and Tom (Lynn) Hent- Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- with the Rev. Emma Meller- male choir, usher board and ges of Edmond, Oklahoma. neral Home & Crematory, 221 son, pastor, Elder Eddie Gas- the trustee board. He was em- He was preceded in death Broad St., Sumter, is in charge ton Jr., presiding elder of the ployed with Roadway Express GARDENIA MCELVEEN by his parents and a brother, of the arrangements, (803) Manning District, eulogist, and retired after 33 years. John Hentges. 775-9386. the Rev. Jerome McCray, pre- Richard is survived by his LYNCHBURG — Gardenia Visitation will be held from siding, and the Rev. Dr. D.L. loving wife, Loretta B. John- McElveen entered eternal rest 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at Dulle- Grant Sr., the Rev. Harold son of the home; four broth- on April 19, 2017, at McLeod Trimble Funeral Home with a Conyers, the Rev. George ers, Jermaine Johnson of At- Hospice House, Florence. prayer service at 4 p.m. Hicks and the Rev. Emanuel lanta, Derrick (Cherries) The family is receiving Mass of Christian Burial Davis assisting. Burial will Johnson of Sumter, Gerard X. friends at the home of her will be held at 10 a.m. on Fri- follow in Cypress Fork AME Johnson of Philadelphia and niece, Clareatha McKnight, day at Immaculate Concep- Church cemetery, Alcolu. Matthew (Ryan) Johnson of 287 CC Road, Lynchburg. tion Catholic Church with The family is receiving Norfolk, Virginia; five grand- Funeral service will be held the Rev. Donald Antweiler JAMES S. ATKINSON JR. friends at his residence, 1946 children; 11 brothers; five sis- at 1 p.m. on Friday at Wilson officiating. Burial with mili- Oliver James Road, Summer- ters; and a host of nieces, Funeral Home. Interment will tary honors will be at St. GREELEYVILLE — James ton. nephews, other relatives and follow at Dusty Road Ceme- Francis Xavier Catholic “Stephen” Atkinson Jr., 53, These services have been friends. tery, 3626 Mary Road, Scran- Cemetery. died on Tuesday, April 25, entrusted to Samuels Funeral Public viewing will be held ton. Memorials are suggested to 2017, at Wil- Home LLC of Manning. from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Wilson Funeral Home, 403 Our Lady of Confidence Car- liamsburg Re- Mortuary. S. Main St., Bishopville, is in melite Monastery Building gional Hospital. Funeral service will be held charge of arrangements. Fund, 11 W. Back St., Savan- Born on Nov. KENNETH HILL at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. nah, GA 31419. 27, 1963, in Flor- CAMDEN — A memorial James United Methodist LEWIS B. KONEMANN JR. Those wishing to send con- ence, he was a service to honor the life of Church, 720 Broad St., Sum- COLUMBIA — Lewis dolences to the family may do son of Emma Kenneth Barnes Hill, 89, of ter, with the Rev. Lee Johnson Bynum Konemann Jr., 53, of so at the www.dulletrimble. ATKINSON Sue Mouzon At- Camden, will be held at 1:30 as the officiating pastor and Columbia, died on Tuesday, com website. kinson and the p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, the Rev. Cheryl G. Johnson as April 25, 2017. Dulle-Trimble Funeral late James Ste- 2017, at Bethesda Presbyterian eulogist. Interment will follow Plans will be announced by Home of Jefferson City is in phen Atkinson Sr. He was a Church. The Rev. John Hall- in Evergreen Memorial Park. Shives Funeral Home, Tren- charge of arrangements. U.S. Air Force veteran. man will officiate. The family will receive holm Road Chapel, Columbia. Broadstone Manor MEXICANMEXICAN RESTAURANTRESTAURANT Antiques & Interiors Everyone loves our delicious Mexican specialties. 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Classmate won’t stop bullying despite friend’s pleas THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE DEAR ABBY — DEAR NOT A BULLY — People the right to determine every- I’m writing bully others for a variety of thing about how they treat because I see reasons. Among them, be- and care for their grandchil- a lot of bul- cause they are angry and dren. What do you think? lying going enjoy taking it out on others, Mother in Boulder, Colora- on at school. because they themselves do One of the have been bullied, because it bullies is a gives them a sense of power, DEAR MOTHER — I think friend of or simply because they enjoy grandparents should respect Dear Abby mine and it. Not knowing your the rules that parents set for ABIGAIL I’ve asked “friend,” I can’t guess what’s their children because there her to stop, driving her behavior. I sug- are usually good reasons for VAN BUREN but she gest that you ask her what them. I also think that for doesn’t lis- her reason is and after you your in-laws to ignore your ten. How I hear her answer, you re-eval- wishes as they have been can get uate whether to distance doing is disrespectful, and through to her so she under- yourself from her because, your husband should consid- stands that she’s hurting with bullies, the target can er that before concluding someone’s feelings? She change and no one is safe. that his parents have the treats people like they don’t right to ignore them. have feelings, like they are DEAR ABBY — We set limits on non-human. If you can’t an- our son’s screen time at Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van swer this letter, I’ll under- home. My mother-in-law lets Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline stand, but if you find the him have quite a bit more By Neville Fogarty 4/27/17 time, I would greatly appreci- screen time when he visits Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los An- ACROSS 36 Classic V-8 7 __ Islands: Danish 34 Nurse ate it. her. My husband thinks geles, CA 90069. Not a bully in Indiana grandparents should have 1 Letter from 38 What the nose archipelago 35 Extra purchase school knows 8 *Neighborhood 36 Boot 6 Tabloid fodder 39 “That’s TV host? reinforcements 12 Pop singer amazing!” 9 __ crossroads 37 Like some JUMBLE SUDOKU Spektor 42 Blow one’s top 10 The Stooges e-readers 14 Safari guide’s 43 Chum frontman 39 “Outstanding!” THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME HOW TO PLAY: weapon 44 Alarm 11 Remove from 40 Diner call ... and By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Each row, column 16 Saws with 46 Remote button consideration what the answer and set of 3-by-3 wisdom 47 Ohio aviation 13 Regarding to each starred clue literally boxes must contain 17 Auburn city 15 Banister post contains the numbers 1 University’s 50 Literary alter ego 17 *Computer 41 Gardening tools avian battle cry 51 Comic strip network through 9 without 42 Lab units 18 Jewish ceremony outburst component repetition. 43 Way around the for a newborn 52 Matures 20 Took another city son 53 Treated with plunge? 45 Chewing gum 19 Photographer’s a pack 26 *Many a dorm ingredient buy 54 Nabisco accommodation 48 “We __ please” 21 Elastic wood chocolate treat 29 Vat filler 49 Tiny bit of time: 22 __ fide 56 Extra number 32 Last part Abbr. 23 Four-time discus 58 Hose 33 Istanbul : 55 Airport near Citi gold medalist connections Constantinople :: Field: Abbr. 24 “The Gold-Bug” 59 Tottenham tint Tokyo : __ 57 Masked drama author 60 John of “Fuller Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved 25 Admin. aides House” 27 Bentley of 61 Gives a hand “Ghost Rider” 28 1930s N.Y. DOWN Giants star Lefty 1 Source of party 30 Earn gifts 31 Pay attention to 2 *One of a 33 Land mentioned romantic dozen in the spiritual 3 Versus “Go Down, 4 Tries to unearth Moses” 5 Storm’s dir. 34 1959 Gidget 6 Learns new

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