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SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 75 CENTS Sumter Police arrest 6 in drug-related sting A2 School district waiting on state for next move Financial recovery plan had $6.6M in budget cuts, but state board turned it down BY BRUCE MILLS enue levels. Because the state board de- its intention is to achieve necessary per- mean the state can take over the entire [email protected] nied the district’s appeal of state Super- sonnel cuts through attrition and re- district or take board members off their intendent of Education Molly Spear- structuring. seats, but it does allow them to lead the Though it will change because Sum- man’s fiscal emergency declaration in “I don’t know where the plan stands district financially. ter School District’s appeal of its state- Sumter, the state will recommend now, since we lost the appeal,” Miller In an email to all district employees declared fiscal emergency was denied changes to the plan and budget. said. “I’m waiting to hear from the state late Wednesday afternoon, Interim Su- Tuesday, the financial recovery plan District Chief Financial Officer Jenni- Department. I am not allowed to move perintendent Debbie Hamm also said presented at the hearing showed about fer Miller said Thursday that she and forward with anything, and we’re on administration is waiting on guidance $6.6 million in budget cuts.The cuts pre- administration are on hold now, waiting hold until the state Department con- from the state Department and doesn’t sented before the state Board of Educa- on those recommendations from the tacts us because they are technically in want to cut personnel. tion in Columbia largely reflected in- state Department of Education’s fi- charge of giving us financial recom- “In the meantime,” Hamm said, creases in expenditures — mostly due to nance department. However, the district mendations now.” state mandates — and basically flat rev- office is trying to assure employees that Being in a fiscal emergency does not SEE DISTRICT, PAGE A8

Final testimony gives details of Ginther’s arrest Had gun hidden in pants after crashing in Kentucky BY KEN BELL Special to The Sumter Item

Following another day of testimo- ny and with the jury excused for the day, a direct verdict was requested in the trial of James Ginther III, charged with kidnapping and mur- der in the 2017 death of his ex-wife, Suzette Eileen “Suzi” Ginther. Ginther’s public defender, Jason Bridges, asked Circuit Court Judge Ferrell Cothran Jr., of Man- ning, for the direct verdict, meaning the judge can decide the case instead of waiting GRABSKI for a jury. Bridges argued the PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM evidence against his Men, women and children enjoy a day fishing off the bank behind Second Mill Dam. client was, for the most part, circum- stantial. “It might be circumstantial, but Fish, wildlife return; waters flowing, finally it’s a strong circumstantial,” coun- tered Third Circuit Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney. Second Mill Dam repairs completed after 4 years, multiple weather events Cothran denied the motion and said the jury will decide how much weight to give each piece of evi- BY KAYLA ROBINS dence. [email protected] The body of Suzette Ginther, 27, was discovered in a shallow grave Brim are back at the backside of the dam four years off Burnt Gin Road only hours after after the first of two extreme weather events tore it down. she was killed Nov. 16, 2017. Water levels and fishing spots are finally back to nor- Earlier Thursday, the prosecution mal levels at the Second Mill Dam, which received an S.C. called on SLED Agent Eric Grabski, Department of Health and Environmental Control certifi- who completed an analysis of the cate of completion and operation after an inspection in telephone records of both the ac- March. cused and the deceased. First came the 1,000-year flood in the aftermath of Hur- Grabski explained how cell towers ricane Joaquin. The dam at Second Mill Pond at West Lib- accepted information from cell- erty Street sustained serious damage. phones and processed the informa- Then came Hurricane Matthew. The first Category 5 At- tion. A record is kept of these trans- lantic hurricane since Felix in 2007 dumped disastrous actions and can show whether or amounts of rain almost exactly a year later. not a cellphone is in a certain area A fisherman casts his line at Second Mill Pond on West Liberty and at what time. SEE SECOND MILL, PAGE A8 Street. Using this information, authori- ties examined records for both Gin- thers in the days leading up to her disappearance. James Ginther’s phone showed Early Earth Day on Saturday at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens his phone to be pinging off of a tower closest to his Columbia resi- BY KAYLA ROBINS to noon. mato plants and flowers, Kennedy dence on the evening before she dis- [email protected] The family fun day will take place said. appeared. at the park’s gazebo, featuring earth- Rain barrels decorated by local Suzette Ginther’s phone showed Every city has certain natural and friendly visitors and organizations middle school students can be voted no calls after midnight. However, a outdoor amenities. that promote actions and opportuni- on and purchased as a fundraiser, call that came to her phone at 5:15 They all have parks, and they all ties for a healthier planet through and experts will be on hand to teach a.m. was received and lasted for 21 have trees. They all have landscap- education, product information and those interested how to use one to seconds, records showed. Then sud- ing and paths, places to sit. plant and flower sales. collect rain water naturally. denly, the phone stopped pinging off They do not all have a park that is “Relax and walk around and see Sumter Master Gardeners will be of the towers. home to all seven species of swan in how to do things to not harm the there, as will Duke Energy Progress “The call went to voicemail,” the world. earth, just get information and and Sunrun Solar to talk about solar Grabski testified. “This meant that On an April 22 holiday that cele- learn,” said Lynn Kennedy, events power options. the phone was either powered off or brates the natural world around us manager for the City of Sumter. “I always thought you had to live was on airplane mode.” and promotes healthy ways to keep it City departments will be repre- out by the solar fields to use them,” Grabski said a call went out from vibrant, Swan Lake-Iris Gardens is sented among vendors both educat- Kennedy said. “You don’t.” hosting Sumter’s annual Earth Day ing and selling products, from hang- SEE GINTHER, PAGE A8 celebration on Saturday from 8 a.m. ing baskets and bedding plants to to- SEE EARTH DAY, PAGE A8

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Drug-related sting yields arrest of 6 by Sumter Police Department encourages residents to report any suspicious activity

FROM STAFF REPORTS Several months of investigation has led to the arrest of six people on cocaine charges in Sumter. The investigation, coordinated by the Sumter Police De- partment’s Organized Crime and Vice Control Unit, focused on reported illegal activity at 107 Palmetto St. according to a news release from Tonyia McGirt, public information offi- cer. With information gathered during the investigation, police PHOTOS BY U.S. AIR FORCE SENIOR AIRMAN CHRISTOPHER MALDONADO / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM Team Shaw and local community members wait at the starting line of a flightline 5K race at Shaw Air officers were able to obtain a Force Base on Saturday. Participants received a running bib, commemorative water bottle and other warrant and search the resi- dence at about 6 p.m. Wednesday. flightline 5K mementos. Six Sumterites were taken into custody and charged after offi- cers found 20.4 grams of cocaine BRADLEY DEBRUM and a stolen firearm. Shaw 5K brings community Each of the following is charged with possession with in- tent to distribute cocaine, posses- sion with intent to distribute co- to the flightline with 5K run caine within a half mile of a school and possession of a stolen BY SENIOR AIRMAN CHRISTOPHER their civilian counterparts in a weapon: GOLDEN PERRY MALDONADO healthy, lively way. • Charles Michael Bradley, 63, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs “It’s great that everyone gets to see of Lincoln Avenue what we do here at Shaw,” said • Angela Davis Debrum, 45, of Strengthening relationships with Capt. Anthony Lemons, Air Forces Cecil Street local communities is one of the many Central Command logistics read- • Andrea Teresa Golden, 51, of factors of mission success for many iness officer. “There is a real East College Street Air Force installations. sense of camaraderie, and • Ruben O’Neal Perry, 56, of To show support for the community, there are a bunch of things Robert Perry Road RANDOLPH TINDAL the 20th Force Support Squadron Fit- for families to do, as well.” • Rachell Francia Randolph, ness Center hosted a 5K flightline run With these events, the 42, of Palmetto Street on April 6. The run opened the base to base is able to showcase • Juan Chavis Tindal, 41, of Manning Avenue community members, giving them the the importance of the The suspects are being held at Sumter-Lee Regional De- opportunity to see the 20th Fighter installation while tention Center. Wing mission through static displays. building strong Sumter Police Department reminds residents that suspi- Participants received a running bib, bonds with the cious activity in the city limits can be reported by calling commemorative water bottle and other community out- (803) 436-2700. Always call 911 in an emergency. flightline 5K mementos. side the gate. “I want to give a big thanks to the 20th FW team for putting this whole Quote of the week thing together,” Col. Derrick O’Malley, 20th FW commander, said. “It took all hands to get this whole day put togeth- “I am supportive of the school system. I er.” Military members received the op- just want the school board to be portunity to build camaraderie with responsible for the taxpayers’ money. U.S. airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron fire de- And, right now, they have not partment climb a ladder after rais- ing a flag prior to a flightline 5K at demonstrated that to me, in my opinion.” Shaw Air Force Base on Saturday. Along with static displays, guests JIM MCCAIN also received the opportunity to interact with military and civilian Chairman, Sumter County Council on Sumter School members. District’s Board of Trustees’ recent actions.

Anaise Annual Easter Egg Hunt set for April 20 Bikers to hold charity ride Holmes, 3, of Sumter, has FROM STAFF REPORTS ter Bonnet, Best Dec- FROM STAFF REPORTS her picture It’s time for the orated Easter Tricy- Bikers Against Breast Cancer taken with Easter Bunny’s year- cle, Best Decorated 7th Annual Charity Ride will be the Easter ly visit, and to cele- Easter Bike, Best held on Saturday, April 27, start- Bunny at last brate, the Sumter Decorated Easter Egg ing in Camden and ending in year’s Annual County Recreation and Best Decorated Bishopville. Easter Egg Department will hold Easter Hat or Cap. Registration will be held at 10 Hunt at Swan its Annual Easter Age-appropriate egg a.m. at the BP Station, 104 Wall Lake-Iris Gar- Egg Hunt at Swan hunts will begin im- St., Camden. The ride will begin dens. Lake-Iris Gardens. mediately following at 11:45 a.m. and end at Love The day, which is free contests. Doctors Club House, 1975 Sumter and open to ages 12 For more informa- Highway, Bishopville. Light re- and under, will begin tion, call the recre- freshments will be available after SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO at 10 a.m. on Satur- ation department at the ride. day, April 20, with the (803) 436-2248 or All clubs and riders are wel- following contests: email lchambers@ come. Donations will be accept- Best Decorated Eas- sumtercountysc.org. ed.

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WHAT YOUR GOVERNMENT IS DOING: SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Unclaimed dog ordinance change proposed Sumterite Brent Dillard honored for power boat racing world ranking

BY KAYLA ROBINS to a stationary, immovable object by means Discussion: None undeveloped. [email protected] of a chain, cable, rope, running line, harness Vote: Unanimous Planning data show the property is also more or similar device — dogs or other animals than 9,000 feet from the closest sewer main and unless they are tied to a trolley line, which PROPERTY OWNERS WANT HOUSE about 400 feet from water mains on U.S. 15 Sumter County Council honored a allows for movement back and forth and is ON 75 ACRES SOUTH OF THE LINKS South. That means the area is more suitable for a Sumterite who is the fifth-best power not restricting or dangerous. Agenda item: A request to rezone about 75 less dense development. boat racer in the world and moved A rope or chain, etc., may be attached to a acres at 2834 Beulah Cuttino Road from one step closer to adopting an amend- Planning staff and commission members properly fitting harness or collar, according to Residential-15 to Agricultural Conservation. recommended approval of the request ment to the animal ordinance relat- the proposed amendment. It cannot be Reading: First of three considering it is supported by the 2030 Future ing to tethering and adoption to pre- directly tied around the dog’s neck and Background: Property owners Robin and Land Use policies and considering the lack of vent euthanization at their regular cannot be heavier than a No. 2 gauge chain. Donnie Ryan Beard want to rezone the utility infrastructure for the site to develop at R-15 meeting Tuesday. The dog must have access to shade, shelter, currently undeveloped parcel to the south of densities. food and water and cannot be left The Links at Lakewood to create a new 2.95- unattended in extreme weather. Discussion: None ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WOULD acre lot to build a house. Other requirements include ensuring the dog Vote: Unanimous ALLOW UNCLAIMED DOGS TO BE The proposed dimensions of the new lot do is away from a road, not sick or injured and ADOPTED AFTER SIX DAYS not conform with the R-15 development ALSO DURING THE MEETING with enough space between other dogs so Agenda item: A proposal to amend the standards, but they do conform with the AC they cannot make contact. TUESDAY, COUNCIL: animal ordinance relating to tethering dogs standards. According to county planning data, • Approved third and final reading of a request and other animals and to change the Hunting dogs may be tethered while the applicant has tentative future plans to build from property owner Charles Smith to rezone his timeline for euthanizing unclaimed dogs. supervised. a personal work shop toward the western side 5-acre plot on Cane Savannah Road from Reading: Second of three A second part of the proposed amendment of the 74.63-acre parcel, and there are no Agricultural Conservation to General Commercial Background: The proposal is to add involves unclaimed dogs. Currently county further plans to develop the property other so he can re-establish what was used to be Oak definitions for tethering and trolley lines in ordinance only says an unclaimed dog in the than the one house and accessory structure. Grove Mobile Home Park; the animal ordinance, a request that animal shelter may be euthanized humanely The purpose of the R-15 zonings is for suburban • Approved third and final reading of a request stemmed from citizen concerns voiced to after 10 days. The amendment would require living with low- and medium-density, single- from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office to allow council members, according to council the dog to be not positively identifiable and family residential developments, while AC is for an outdoor pistol, rifle or skeet shooting range Chairman Jim McCain. would also allow for those dogs to be used to preserve areas of the county that are in the county’s Heavy Industrial District beside adopted or given to an agency that adopts currently rural or agricultural in character and the Brewington Road landfill; and McCain said Councilman Charles Edens has out dogs, including any person who is use. A few permitted uses in AC allow for • Proclaimed April 9 as Brent Dillard Day in been hearing from constituents who want to approved to adopt or rescue, after six days. provide for more humane treatment of single-family dwellings, agricultural uses and Sumter County in honor of Dillard’s fifth-place animals in Sumter. County attorney Jonathan Bryan said the mobile homes. ranking worldwide in the 2018 World adoption change is to bring the county in The property is surrounded by R-15 or AC Championship from the American Power This amendment would prohibit people from line with the city ordinance. tethering — defined as attaching an animal zonings, with land to the north and south being Boat Association.

Police: Firefighter went into store nude on dare

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (AP) — disorderly conduct. His phone A firefighter who police say rang busy Thursday. walked naked into a Rhode Is- Lynnfield Fire Chief Glenn land convenience store on a Davis says Walsh has been dare has been placed on leave. placed on paid administrative Police responded to a leave. He’s been with the de- 7-Eleven in Middletown the partment for 40 years. afternoon of April 3 for a re- port of a naked customer. The owner said the man with a “smile on his face” purchased a soda and left in a car. The car, with two fully clothed occupants, was pulled over. The 29-year-old passen- warm, friendly atmosphere • painless experience • family oriented ger said she “dared” her boy- EVERY DAY friend to go into the store nude because he said it was 5635 Broad Street Ext. • Sumter, SC 29150 legal in Rhode Island. on the corner of 378 & 441 Police say 60-year-old John Walsh, of Lynnfield, Massa- 803.494.8466 chusetts, was charged with www.DentalTeamofSumter.com -MEMBER- A4 | FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 LOCAL THE SUMTER ITEM CCTC student wins 1st in What does a frog have in state welding competition common with the church?

ne Easter, some best eye-to-hand coordination. first frog funeral, the frog, friends with small Two of the older boys decid- having momentarily been left children came over to ed to play catch — with the alone, gave a mighty leap off the house. frog. They started un- the concrete. Four quick hops OWhile the adults talked, der-handed but quick- and he made it into the flower the kids ran around the ly moved to overhand- bed and to safety. back yard and stuck ed pitching. I’m no ex- The children cried because their feet in the pool. pert on frog body lan- they had been denied a frog fu- Believe it or not, kids guage, but as the frog neral. I am sure the frog made do not need something passed by me for the his way to whatever consti- with electrons to enter- 11th time, his facial tutes an emergency room in tain themselves. They expression was a cry the frog world. I can imagine found a frog. Pools and Clay for help. explaining his experience to frogs go together. After a few more the doctors (frogtors?) and his The frog was scooped Smith minutes of play, the family: “I was minding my out of the water and frog was set on the own business when the devil carefully examined. concrete where he lay got ahold of me. He squeezed One little girl hugged it tight silently. One of the children me, made me do his devil’s PHOTO PROVIDED against her chest, like you hug said, “I think he’s dead.” I dance, and then, I flew Central Carolina Technical College welding instructor Lucas a baby doll. Never, however, couldn’t blame him. Amongst through the air without hop- have I seen a baby doll’s eyes eight little hands, dying was ing! I was left for dead, but I Bishop, right, stands with CCTC advanced pipe welding stu- bug out like the frog’s. the preferred option. stayed still until he was dis- dent, Sam DuBose, who placed first in the 2019 South Carolina Her elder brother snatched What do you do with a dead tracted, and then I hopped to SkillsUSA Welding Competition held recently in Pendleton. Sam the frog away from her and frog? One of the children said, safety.” started his welding career at Sumter County Career and Tech- said, “Let’s see if we can make with some enthusiasm in his When I think about that af- nology Center as a junior in high school and has continued his it hop.” They sat the frog down voice, “Let’s bury him!” Since ternoon, I think about the welding at CCTC. Sam will represent South Carolina in the indi- on the ground. The frog wob- I was the only pastor present, church. Not just my church, vidual welding category at the National SkillsUSA Welding bled a little bit — a little dizzy they ran to me with their re- but every church where Jesus Competition in Louisville, Kentucky, in June. Sam said “The from all the human interac- quest: “Pastor Clay, will you is preached and God’s work is South Carolina SkillsUSA Welding Competition was a great test tion. They poked the frog with do a funeral for the frog?” done. You can squeeze the of my welding skills and knowledge. I look forward to compet- a twig, and he would hop. If Funeral for a frog: church, abuse the church, try ing at the national level.” you want to see an example of Processional — “Jeremiah to make the church do a few human depravity, watch pre- was a Bullfrog” tricks. You can even take de- schoolers make a frog hop. Scripture — Exodus 8:6 – light in planning the church’s Drunk with power, they made “So Aaron stretched out his funeral. Just when you think the frog jump around the patio hand over the waters of Egypt the church is dead, God for about 10 minutes. At this and frogs came up and covered breathes some life into her and CAMPUS CORNER point, I began to think the frog the land.” she keeps hopping. The was in need of post-traumatic Remarks — “He was a church may be ugly, but kissed WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY stress counseling. Prince of a Guy until He with the grace of Jesus, she is SALT LAKE CITY — The following local residents re- Frogs, of course, know the Croaked” a princess, a bride. The church cently earned a degree from Western Governors Univer- feeling of being airborne when 1. He overcame his tadpole is a frog kissed with grace of sity: they hop. A couple of the older ways; God, warts and all. • Shaw Air Force Base — Randy Reiterman, Master of kids began to wonder if frogs 2. He lifted up his song every Before you give up on the Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance; and could fly. One of the smallest evening; frog that is the church, you Shelby Salinas, Bachelor of Science, Nursing. girls snatched the frog away 3. Sure he had warts, but might want to check yourself • Sumter — Courtney Iovanovich, Master of Business from her brother and threw it don’t we all; and for warts. I’ll bet you have a Administration; Jace Goldberg, Bachelor of Science, up in the air. I think she want- 4. It was always tempting to few. That means you will fit Nursing; Jodi Wootton, Bachelor of Science, Health Infor- ed the frog to sprout wings. pull his leg and fry it. right in at church. matics; Karen Cartrett, Master of Business Administra- Frogs do not sprout wings. Postlude — “It Ain’t Easy tion, Healthcare Management; Stephanie Ardis, Bachelor They do land, however, with a Being Green” Clay Smith is the lead pastor of of Science, Nursing; Ashley Branham, Master of Science, sickening thud because little Just as I was getting up to Alice Drive Baptist Church in Nursing - Education (BSN to MSN); and Valecia Baldwin, girls do not always have the get the shovel and conduct my Sumter. Bachelor of Science, Nursing.

gram at 1 p.m. Minister Jason Minister Tayvian Gass, of Salem Salem Missionary Baptist Church, CHURCH NEWS Wright will speak. Missionary Baptist Church, will 320 W. Fulton St., announces: speak. * Sunday, April 21 — Easter Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 * Saturday — Clothing give- Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at * Sunday, April 28 — Women’s sunrise service at 6 a.m. in fel- Lynam Road, announces: away for all ages, new and Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Day service “Moving Forward lowship with Mount Zion Mis- by Faith: Walking in the Light of sionary Baptist Church. The * Sunday, April 28 — Women’s used clothes, from 9 a.m. to Broad St., announces: God’s Love” at 10:45 a.m. Elder Rev. Dr. James B. Blassingame, day service at 3 p.m. The Rev. noon at Orangehill AME Church, * Saturday — Knitting Hearts Delicia Harper-Baxter will pastor of Mount Zion MBC, will Jeanette Collins-Murray, pastor 3035 S. Kings Highway, Wedge- will celebrate its 15th anniver- speak. speak. of LaGree AME Church, will field. sary 10 a.m. to noon with testi- speak. monies of freedom, healing, Faith Missionary Baptist Church changed lives and answered New Bethel Missionary Baptist St. Peter AME Church, 5903 S.C. No. 1, 115 Laurel St., announces: prayer. Door prizes also. A love Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., announc- 527, Mayesville, announces: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, offering will be received. Visit es: 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle * Sunday-Wednesday, April 17 * Sunday — The usher’s anni- knittingheartsministry.word- Road, Jordan community, Man- * Sunday — Pastor’s 21st anni- — Revival at 4 p.m. on Sunday versary will be celebrated at press.com. ning, announces: 3:30 p.m. Evangelist Rebecca versary will be celebrated at 10 and 7 nightly Monday-Wednes- a.m. day. Speakers: Sunday, the Rev. * Wednesday-Friday, April 17-19 Parrott will speak. Dr. Mishella Williams of East — Revival at 7:30 nightly with * Sunday, April 28 — Youth Sun- Liberty Hill AME Church, 2310 Lib- * Tuesday, April 16 and Thurs- Point, Georgia; Monday, the speakers as follows: Wednes- day will be held at 11:30 a.m. erty Hill Road, Summerton, an- day, April 18 — Holy Week ser- Rev. Anthony Holt of Orlando; day, Pastor Ethel Sweat of Evangelist Linnie Singleton will nounces: vices at 7 nightly. Tuesday, the Rev. Richard Mount Calvary FBH; Thursday, speak. * Today-Sunday — 2019 Wom- * Sunday, April 21 — Easter pro- Hampton of Sumter; and Pastor Victor Scott of Trinity en’s Ministry Conference as fol- gram and services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Bobby M. Baptist Church; and Friday, Pas- lows: 5-8:30 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-2 Wells of Sumter. tor Major Lloyd of The Faith Friendship Missionary Baptist p.m. Saturday, breakfast, Bible Center. Church, 182 S. Pike East, an- study and workshops; and 10 New Hope AME Church, 18808 Pa- nounces: a.m. Sunday, Gwendolyn Snider nola Road, Pinewood, announc- Summerton United Methodist * Saturday, May 4 — The dea- es: con ministry’s May Festival will * Friday, April 19 — Good Friday will speak. Church, 2 Briggs St., Summer- begin at noon on the grounds worship service at 7 p.m. * Sunday — The hospitality * Saturday — “Walking for ton, announces: of the parsonage, S.C. 260 and * Sunday, April 22 — Sunrise ministry’s annual gospel pro- Jesus” four-mile walk at 9:30 * Saturday, May 4 — Yard / Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, worship service at 6 a.m. gram at 3:30 p.m. a.m. plant / baked and frozen foods Manning. sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Items are now being gathered for the High Hills Missionary Baptist One Step Christian Ministries, 125 Manning First Assembly of God, sale. If you have donations of Bethel AME Church, 219 E. Cal- Church, 6750 Meeting House S. Nettles St., Bishopville, an- 3574 S.C. 260, Manning, an- housewares, furniture, glass- houn St., announces: Road, Dalzell, announces: nounces: nounces: ware, linens, collectibles, an- * Saturday, April 27 — An au- * Sunday, April 28 — Praise and * Sunday — Palm Sunday ob- * Saturday, April 20 — Easter tiques or books, you may call tism awareness workshop and worship program (gospel sing- servance during 10:15 a.m. wor- egg hunt 10 a.m.-noon. There the church at (803) 485-6865 to luncheon will be held 9-11 a.m. ing) at 3 p.m. ship. will be more than 1,000 eggs for make arrangements for drop to celebrate autism month. children through age 11 to off or pick up. Please no elec- hunt, including cash prize eggs. Teachers, parents and the com- Jehovah Missionary Baptist tonics or clothes. Appliances Chapel AME Church, 1257 McLeod Event will also feature inflata- munity are invited to the annu- Church, 803 S. Harvin St., an- will be accepted if they are op- Road, Paxville, announces: bles, food, games, prizes and al luncheon. The workshop will nounces: erational. * Saturday, April 27 — The 23rd giveaways. provide awareness and insight anniversary of the Gospel Jubi- * Through May 15 — Lent and on the autism spectrum. Event lees of Sumter will be celebrat- post lent services from 6:30 to 8 will feature door prizes, gift Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad ed at 6 p.m. with a gospel sing- p.m. with speakers and text as Mount Zion Missionary Baptist bags, a question and answer St. Ext., announces: ing. On the program: The Valen- follows: April 17, Minister Estell Church, 325 Fulton St., announc- forum and more. For more in- * Today — OUTPOUR at 7 p.m. tinos, Deacon Robert Burgess Brunson, Matthew 25:1-13; April es: formation, call (803) 586-9924 or Prophet Torrey Phillips, of Flori- and the Mighty Soul Searchers, 18, Minister Hallie Wilson, Mat- * Sunday — Woman’s Day / (803) 865-9090. Email 125on- da, will be the guest infuser. Justified, Voices of Praise and thew 20:17-20; April 24, Minister [email protected]. women’s ministry anniversary * Saturday, April 20 — Egg hunt, many, many more. Ethel Johnson, Matthew 28:1-7; program at 10:45 a.m. Evange- * Saturday-Sunday, May 4-5 — games, food and fun from noon May 1, Minister Dianna Hilliard, list Nedith Woods will speak. Annual leadership anniversary to 3 p.m. at Dillon Park. Ephesians 1:19-23; May 8, Min- The One Sumter Community workshop for the deacons and Church of Christ, 313 Mooney- ister Miriam Howard, Acts will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Leroy trustees ministries with leaders ham Road, announces: 26:13-18; and May 15, Minister Staggers, president of Morris workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday Walker Avenue Church of God, 100 * Sunday, April 21 — The 23rd Sylestine Simmons, 1 Peter College, will speak. and worship at 3:30 p.m. Sun- Walker Ave., announces: pastoral anniversary of the Rev. 3:18-22. * Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28 day with the Rev. Dr. Leon * Sunday — Annual Women’s James L. and Alethia Clark will * Sunday — The Singing Sensa- — Family and friends weekend Winn, pastor of Rock Hill Bap- Day program at 4 p.m. Mignon be celebrated at 4 p.m. The Rev. tions from Baltimore will pro- as follows: 9 a.m. Saturday, tist Church of Manning. L. Clyburn will speak. Willie Chandler, of St. Mark vide music during the 7:45 a.m. workshop and fun day with Baptist Church of Silver, will worship experience. At 5 p.m., games for all ages and a cook- speak. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Walker’s Chapel Freewill Baptist there will be a joint Palm Sun- out; and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Old Manning Road, announces: day worship service with worship celebration. Church, 99 Walter Ave., an- Church of the Holy Comforter * Sunday — Worship choir’s nounces: Church of God of Prophecy, 720 presentation of “Redeemed by Boulevard Road, announces: and Westminister Presbyterian * Saturday — Gospel singing at Church at Westminister, 230 Mount Zion United Methodist the Blood of the Lamb” at 10:30 6 p.m. featuring the Bradys and * Today — Gospel singing at 7 Alice Drive. Church, 130 Loring Mill Road, an- a.m. Children’s Easter egg hunt Pastor Nathaniel and Carleen p.m. at Eastside Baptist Church, nounces: will be held at 5:30 p.m. Brown. A love offering will be 701 Boulevard Road, featuring * Sunday, April 21 — Easter * Sunday — UMW family and * Monday, April 15 — Widow’s received. Mike and Kely Bowling and the Sunrise worship service at 6 a.m. with Emmanuel United friends day at 4 p.m. Minister luncheon at 11 a.m. Bowling Family along with the Angela Goodman-Foxworth, of Bowling Sisters. A love offering Methodist Church at Jehovah * Tuesday, April 16 — Wylma Zion Hill Missionary Baptist MBC. Easter worship service ALIVE Worship Center, will DuBose Group will meet at 6:30 will be received. Call (803) 775- speak. Church, 2225 Conyers Road, Pax- 4267 or visit www.sumterblvd- will be held at 8 a.m. and 10:15 p.m. at the home of Joyce ville community, Manning, an- cogop.com. a.m. Hodge. nounces: Mulberry Missionary Baptist * Thursday, April 18 — Maundy * Sunday — The pastor’s 18th Kingdom Builders Deliverance Min- Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Thursday service at 6:30 p.m. anniversary will be celebrated Community Missionary Charity Or- Road, announces: ganization of the Wedgefield com- istries Inc., 621 W. Liberty St., an- * Sunday, April 21 — Easter at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ransy Mc- munity announces: nounces: * Monday — Youth Explosion sunrise service at 7 a.m. Break- Fadden, pastor of St. John Bap- * Sunday — Palm Sunday pro- “He Made A Way” at 5:30 p.m. fast at 8 a.m. tist Church of Silver, will speak. THE SUMTER ITEM NATION FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 | A5

25% to 30% of the yearly rise in oceans, Zemp said. Global warming is Rising seas threaten coastal cities around the world and put more people at risk of flooding during storms. shrinking glaciers Glaciers grow in winter and shrink in summer, but as the Earth has warmed, they are growing less and shrinking faster than thought more. Zemp said warmer summer temperatures are the WASHINGTON (AP) — clearly climate change if you main reason glaciers are Earth’s glaciers are melting look at the global picture.” shrinking faster. much faster than scientists The glaciers shrinking fast- While people think of gla- thought. A new study shows est are in central Europe, the ciers as polar issues, shrink- they are losing 369 billion tons Caucasus region, western ing mountain glaciers closer of snow and ice each year, Canada, the U.S. Lower 48 to the equator can cause seri- more than half of that in states, New Zealand and near ous problems for people who North America. the tropics. Glaciers in these depend on them, said Twila The most comprehensive places on average are losing Moon, a snow and ice data measurement of glaciers more than 1 percent of their center scientist who also worldwide found that thou- mass each year, according to a AP FILE PHOTO wasn’t part of the study. She sands of inland masses of study in Monday’s journal Tourists walk past waterfalls at the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand said people in the Andes, for snow compressed into ice are Nature. in 2016. The Fox and Franz Josef glaciers have been melting at such a example, rely on the glaciers shrinking 18 percent faster “In these regions, at the rapid rate that it has become too dangerous for tourists to hike onto for drinking and irrigation than an international panel of current glacier loss rate, the them from the valley floor, ending a tradition that dates back a century. water each summer. scientists calculated in 2013. glaciers will not survive the A separate study Monday The world’s glaciers are century,” Zemp said. lower 48 U.S. states in about 4 story,” said Mark Serreze, di- in Environmental Research shrinking five times faster Zemp’s team used ground feet of ice. rector of the National Snow Letters confirmed faster now than they were in the and satellite measurements to Scientists have known for a and Ice Data Center in Boul- melting and other changes in 1960s. Their melt is accelerat- look at 19,000 glaciers, far long time that global warming der, Colorado, who wasn’t the Arctic. It found that in ing because of global warm- more than previous studies. caused by human activities part of the study. “The influ- winter, the Arctic is warming ing and adding more water to They determined that south- like burning coal, gasoline ence of glaciers on sea level is 2.8 times faster than the rest already rising seas, the study western Asia is the only re- and diesel for electricity and bigger than we thought.” of the Northern Hemisphere. found. gion of 19 where glaciers are transportation is making A number of factors are Overall, the region is getting “Over 30 years suddenly al- not shrinking, which Zemp Earth lose its ice. They have making sea levels rise. The more humid, cloudier and most all regions started losing said is because of local cli- been especially concerned biggest cause is that oceans wetter. mass at the same time,” said mate conditions. with the large ice sheets cov- are getting warmer, which “It’s on steroids, it’s hyper- lead author Michael Zemp, di- Since 1961, the world has ering Greenland and Antarc- makes water expand. The new active,” said lead author rector of the World Glacier lost 10.6 trillion tons of ice tica. figures show glacier melt is a Jason Box, a scientist for the Monitoring Service at the Uni- and snow, the study found. This study “is telling us bigger contributor than Danish Meteorological Insti- versityWorship of Zurich. “That’s That’s enough to cover theDirectory there’s much more to the thought, responsible for about tute.

Reverend Dr. Cartrell Woods, Jr. Pastor Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:00 pm Saint Anne and Saint Jude The RockRoc Church of Sumter Assembly of God SSun. SSchool h l900 9:00 am Wed.W d Prayer P MMeeting ti 66:30 30 pm RRoman Catholic C th li ChChurch h Methodist - UUnitednited 365 N. N SaintS Paul Church Rd Presbyterian PCA Praise Worship 9:55 am Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm 216 East Liberty St • 803-773-3524 803-494-7625 (ROCK) Bethel United Methodist Church First Assembly of God Worship 10:00 am www.sasjrcc.org Pastor Gwendolyn Credle Westminster Presbyterian Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 Hickory Road Baptist Church Rev. Giovannie Nunez, CRM, Vicar Sunday School 9:30 am 230 Alice Dr., Sumter • 803-773-7235 Rev. Tim Whited www.sumterfi rstag.org First Baptist Missionary Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr Rev. Rufi no Madridejos Jr. CRM Worship 11:00 am Pastor Stuart Mizelle Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Jason Banar, Pastor 219 S. Washington St. Sumter 803-494-8281 Daily Masses Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday School: 10 am Sunday School 9:30 am (803) 775-1462 • fbmcsumter.org Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Thur-Sat. 8:15 am Worship Service 10:30 am www.yourbethel.org Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Rev. George P. Windley, Jr. Sunday School 9:45 am Weekend Masses Sumter Bible Church Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:55 am Saturday 4:30 pm [email protected] 420 South Pike West, Sumter Sunday Worship 10:45am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00,12:00 pm 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Presbyterian USA Baptist - Missionary Wednesday Confession: Sat. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday School 10:00 am Bible Study 11:30am - 6:30pm Shaw Heights Baptist Church 226 W Liberty St * 773-9393 Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm First Presbyterian Church of Sumter Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church Youth Bible Study 6:30pm 2030 Peach Orchard Rd. • 499-4997 Church of Christ Rev. Joseph James, Jr. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Rev. Robert White, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am (803) 773-3814 • [email protected] Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Rev. Nick Cheek Plaza Church of Christ Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:15 am Sunday Worship 10:50 am trinityumcsumter.org “Classes for all ages” 9:30 am Baptist - Southern 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Pentecostal Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Sunday Eve. Service 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm Hospitality & Fellowship Sunday School: 10 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Wed. Awana 6:30-8:00 pm (Fellowship Hall) 10:10 a.m. Grace Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Oct 21-24 Revival First United Penecostal Church Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Salem Missionary Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 6:30 - 7:30 pm Wed. Bible Class: 7 pm Non-Denominational 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 320 West Fulton Street Dr. Stephen Williams Pastor Theron Smith 803-775-8054 [email protected] Sunday Service: 10:00 am S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Baptist - Independent Interdenominational Calvary Bible Church & 6:30 pm 770 N. Wise Dr., Sumter Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm 803-774-2341 Open Bible Baptist Church Spiritual Life Christian Center Pastor Richard Harris 180 Old Manning Rd., Sumter 4710 Broad Street * 968-5771 Sunday School 9:45 am Holding Our Tongues (803) 481-9315 Randolph & Minerva Paige, Pastors Sumter First Pentecostal Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 PM “The one who has knowledge uses Pastor Joey Durham Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Holiness Church words with restraint, and whoever has Sunday School 10:00 am understanding is even-tempered. Even Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 fools are thought wise if they keep silent, Sunday Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Christ Community Church (CCC) S. Paul Howell, Pastor and discerning if they hold their 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter Wed. Prayer & Worship 7:00 pm Victory Full Gospel Sunday School: 10:00 am tongues.” www.cccsumter.com —Proverbs 17:27-28 www.openbiblebaptist.church Interdenominational Church Sunday Worship: 10:45 am 803-905-7850 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 & 6:00 pm e rarely regret holding our Sunday Worship 9:00 & 10:45 am Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: tongue, though we often Joann P. Murrill, Pastor regret speaking, especially Catholic - Roman Sunday Worship: 11:00 am 7:00 pm W First Church of God when it is done hastily or in anger. Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm Silence also has the virtue of being 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 impossible to correct. There are plenty Saint Anne and Saint Jude www.sumterfcg.org of opportunities to keep silent. 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COMMENTARY Kiss horrified elites, and Americans loved them ASHINGTON — I have a and was only reluctantly admitted into more than 2,000 shows and earn more triotism is always cool. Loving your confession to make. I’m a the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 Gold Records than any American country is always cool. Standing up, member of the Kiss Army. — 15 years after they first became eligi- band. Kiss is arguably both the biggest respecting and honoring our military W In 1976, I bought my ble. They got in by popular acclama- rock band, and the biggest rock brand, is always cool.” first Kiss album. I loved the rock tion, despite the best efforts of the in history. Today, as they reach the end of the band’s makeup and crazy characters, music industry establishment to keep “I am a direct result of the capitalist road, Kiss is still cool. For their final and quickly I was hooked. I had Kiss them out. As lead singer Paul Stanley system. I came to America, and I had tour, they delivered the biggest Kiss posters, Kiss action figures, a Kiss put it in the Philadelphia concert, “The nothing,” Simmons says. “We’re show ever. lunchbox, and on Halloween, I dressed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hates us!” blessed to be living in America, which The band descended from the sky up in a Kiss costume The crowd cheered. is the land of opportunity.” on platforms while exploding plumes to go trick-or-treating. Kiss is a uniquely American phe- Simmons will turn 70 during the of fire shot into the air that were so Two decades later, I nomenon. Co-founder Gene Simmons course of this tour, yet he is still hot you could feel the heat in the took my future wife was born Chaim Witz in Haifa, Israel, breathing fire and selling out stadi- upper deck. Simmons spit blood and out on our first date the son of a Holocaust survivor from ums. What a country! fire. Stanley (at age 67) flew across the ... to a Kiss concert. Hungary who saw her family killed in Kiss loves America because they audience on a zip line. Tommy Thayer (She married me any- a concentration camp. His mother em- have lived the American Dream. So, shot out the klieg lights above the way.) And now, a cou- igrated to Israel, where they lived in it’s little wonder that they are unapol- stage with blasts of fire from his gui- ple of decades after abject poverty. ogetic patriots. In 2016, when NFL tar. And in the grand finale, Simmons Marc Thiessen that, we just took our “We had nothing — torn sweaters, players began taking a knee during and Thayer boarded long-armed me- kids to Philadelphia and we never even saw toilet paper,” the national anthem, Kiss responded chanical platforms that took them to see Kiss on their he says. by launching its “Freedom to Rock” high above the audience to reach the farewell “End of the Road” tour. Some When Simmons was 8, they moved tour. They offered discounted tickets upper level of the stadium, giving of us (yes, me) even wore Kiss make- to New York, where he learned to for veterans, invited a member of the those of us in the cheap seats a front- up. speak English by reading comic books National Guard and the Reserves to be row experience for at least one song. In a sense, Kiss prefigured today’s — which later inspired the costumes a roadie for a day and, at every stop, My kids were mesmerized by the age of populism. Just like a certain and makeup that made Kiss famous. raised hundreds of thousands of dol- spectacle. They’ll never see anything American president, they horrified the Stanley (born Stanley Bert Eisen) also lars for veterans’ charities, such as like it again. elites — but inspired a loyal, devoted grew up in New York in a Jewish fami- Hiring our Heroes and the Wounded following that reveled in their scorn ly that fled Nazi Germany. They seized Warrior Project. Follow Marc A. Thiessen on Twitter, @ and condescension. Being a Kiss fan the opportunities this country gave At shows, they played the national marcthiessen. was an act of rebellion against the es- them, rising from nothing to sell more anthem and led the crowd in the tablishment. The band was panned by than 100 million albums, license more Pledge of Allegiance. As Stanley told © 2019, The Washington Post Writers the critics, never won a single Grammy than 3,000 product categories, play the crowd, “You should remember, pa- Group

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COMMENTARY How politics have changed in the past 6 decades

became active in politics ment’s ability to deliver. And aggressive. And money, of 1960s, you were speaking to sibility to find their way in the late 1950s, got with reason: Congress can’t course, has become an ava- Rotary members in southern through difficult problems elected to Congress in even pass a budget on time, lanche. Indiana. Today, you could together. They believed that I 1964 and have remained and even the most routine Politics has shifted from very well be speaking to the compromise and negotiation engaged in one way or an- matters get bottled up. A war low-intensity conflict to big world. Whatever you say can were core political values, other every year since then. successfully waged on any- business — and very serious become available everywhere intrinsic to our democracy I’ve had a ringside seat for a thing domestic seems beyond business, at that. in a matter of hours, if not and crucial to making it long time. So I suppose I its grasp. With all this, of course, the minutes. Newsworthy events work for everyone. There are should not We can argue about when sharp polarization that and statements that once still plenty of politicians be surprised this shift began — was it cat- marks our politics today has took days to stoke a reaction who believe this — but also that I get alyzed or merely summa- flourished. We’ve always had today get an instantaneous plenty who do not, who have asked a lot rized by President Ronald partisanship, but today it — and often hot-blooded — shown they can thrive in a these days Reagan when he famously penetrates everything: the response. political environment that how Ameri- said that government is the electorate, the political par- This has all made the work stacks the deck against the can politics problem, not the solution? ties, legislatures, Congress of politics and governing shared work of finding com- have Regardless, the days of LBJ- and the White House. much more difficult. Organi- mon ground. changed over style confidence are long Which has led to one of the zations intensively scrutinize We’ve come a long way as Lee Hamilton the last six gone. greater ironies of this era. every tiny step and can gin a country over the last six decades. The second big difference On the one hand, the politi- up a massive response at a decades. But when it comes A few is the extreme political in- cal world is flooded with in- moment’s notice. to politics as a democratic things stand out. When I tensity we see all around us. formation — it used to be The basic building blocks endeavor to address the na- first arrived in Congress, Almost every facet of poli- that one of the chief tasks of of politics — gathering facts, tion’s challenges? We’ve lost Americans had faith in the tics is more complicated and a politician and policy-maker deliberating on next steps, ground. institutions of government. pursued more vigorously, was to gather information; finding common ground — President Lyndon Johnson with a harder edge to it, than today your problem is sort- have become charged in Lee Hamilton is a senior ad- had actually run on a plat- when I began. ing through it. On the other their own right, subject to viser for the Indiana Univer- form that we could success- Voters are more demand- hand, in this atmosphere de- partisan attack. sity Center on Representative fully wage a war on poverty ing and want instant results. liberations are often based Bridging our divisions Government, a Distinguished — and been elected. It seems Consultants are everywhere less on facts, experts and evi- over health care, taxation, Scholar at the IU Hamilton inconceivable today that a you turn. Lobbyists have dence than on partisan be- immigration, the debt and Lugar School of Global and politician of prominence multiplied and become im- liefs. In a sea of information, deficits and U.S. intervention International Studies and a would be so bold and so measurably sophisticated we’re drowning in misinfor- abroad seems ever more elu- Professor of Practice at the naïve as to propose such a and effective at finding ways mation. sive. Plain and simple, it’s IU O’Neill School of Public thing, let alone believe that to get what they want. Inter- Finally, the audience for become harder to make the and Environmental Affairs. we could do it. est groups have exploded in politics has changed. When country work. He was a member of the U.S. Today, Americans have lit- number and competency. you spoke to the Rotary Club When I began in politics, House of Representatives for tle confidence in govern- The media has become more in southern Indiana in the elected officials felt a respon- 34 years.

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BY REBECCA SANTANA In this February based in part on research tenced in June 2017 to life Associated Press 1964 photo, that shows adolescent brains with the possibility of parole Henry Montgom- are slow to develop so teen and had his first parole hear- BATON ROUGE, La. — A ery, flanked by offenders are more likely to ing in February 2018. Louisiana inmate whose case two deputies, act recklessly but also can be During the hearing he led to a landmark Supreme awaits the verdict rehabilitated. Therefore, they asked forgiveness from the Court ruling extending the in his trial for the shouldn’t be sentenced as deputy’s family and from hope of freedom to juvenile murder of Deputy harshly as adults. The sen- God, saying he was sorry offenders sentenced to life Sheriff Charles H. tence can still be used but “for all the pain and misery without the possibility of pa- Hurt in Louisiana. only in rare circumstances that I’ve caused.” role was again denied that for those unlikely to be reha- The board also voted 2-1 JOHN BOSS/THE ADVOCATE freedom on Thursday after VIA AP FILE bilitated. then to keep Montgomery be- more than five decades in Since then 1,850 people hind bars. He wasn’t eligible prison. have been resentenced, in- for another parole hearing A three-member board cluding 450 who have been until 2020 but his lawyer ap- voted 2-1 in Henry Montgom- released, said Jody Kent plied for a rehearing and it ery’s favor, but parole deci- conviction in 1966. settled the matter by taking Lavy, executive director of was granted. sions must be unanimous in He was retried, convicted up Montgomery’s case, and the Campaign for the Fair A decision to grant parole Louisiana. and sentenced to life without deciding to extend their deci- Sentencing of Youth. She must be unanimous. Montgomery, now 72, was parole and spent decades at sion on such sentences to peo- said 21 states now ban life- If released, he will take convicted in the 1963 killing of the Louisiana State Peniten- ple already in prison. without-parole sentences part in a post-release plan an East Baton Rouge sheriff’s tiary at Angola. In the court’s majority opin- outright and five others have arranged by the Louisiana deputy named Charles Hunt; Then the Supreme Court ion, Justice Anthony Kennedy it on their books but don’t Parole Project, which assists Montgomery was 17 at the ruled in 2012 that mandatory said inmates such as Mont- use it. In 2012, only five juvenile lifers who are leav- time when he killed the offi- sentencing of life without pa- gomery “must be given the states banned life-without- ing prison and re-entering cer, who caught him skipping role for juvenile offenders was opportunity to show their parole sentences for juvenile society. The plan would in- school. “cruel and unusual” punish- crime did not reflect irrepara- offenders. volve an initial place to live He was initially convicted ment. But it didn’t settle the ble corruption; and, if it did “We’ve seen a consistent as well as mentoring on life and sentenced to death. Then question of whether that deci- not, their hope for some years trend moving away from skills such as shopping or the Louisiana Supreme Court sion applied retroactively or of life outside prison walls these sentences across the using a cell phone. Montgom- ruled he didn’t get a fair trial only to cases going forward. must be restored.” country,” she said. ery is also being represented and threw out his murder In 2016, the Supreme Court The court’s decision was Montgomery was resen- by a lawyer from the group.

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(If you or she’ll make a decision in June, and she wants ings. your spouse has a workplace company chairman Micky Arison and presi- Despite this, prosecutors say ships have If your tax refund this year plan, you can still CONTRIB- dent Donald Arnold to attend that hearing. dumped grey water into Alaska’s Glacier Bay was disappointing, you may be UTE to an IRA, but how much “The people at the top are treating this as a National Park, prepared ships in advance of able to do something about it: you can DEDUCT depends on gnat,” Seitz said. “If I could, I would give all court-ordered audits to avoid unfavorable Contribute more to a retire- your income. Check the IRS the members of the executive committee a findings, falsified records and dumped plastic ment fund. site for details.) visit to the detention center for a couple of garbage into the ocean. Tax-deductible contributions Contribution limits are high- to 401(k)s, IRAs and other re- er for workplace plans such as tirement accounts are among 401(k)s: $19,000 for 2019, or the few remaining ways to re- $25,000 if you’re 50 or older. If duce taxable income if you you have a workplace plan, don’t itemize deductions. And your company also likely offers few of us do these days: Only matching funds, says Jarod about 1 in 10 taxpayers is ex- Taylor, a financial counselor in pected to itemize now that Con- Westerville, Ohio. gress has nearly doubled the “Let’s say you put in 4% (of standard deduction, tax ex- your pay), and your employer perts say. That’s down from matches that up to 4%,” Taylor about 1 in 3 before the law says. “You just gave yourself a changed. 4% bonus.” Lower-income taxpayers may FEWER WAYS TO TRIM receive an additional benefit: a TAX BILLS tax credit of up to $2,000 for As a result, many of the tra- single people or $4,000 for mar- ditional tips and tricks for re- ried couples filing jointly that ducing tax bills either no lon- can further reduce the cost of ger work or are of limited help. contributions. Tax credits are Deductions for mortgage inter- even more valuable than de- est, charitable contributions ductions, and it’s rare to get and medical expenses, for ex- both at the same time. 1236 Alice Dr., Sumter, SC ample, can be taken only if you Credits of 50%, 20% or 10% waterworkscompany.com itemize. In addition to increas- of retirement contributions are ing standard deductions, the available for singles with ad- 803-469-6617 tax law enacted in December justed gross income up to 2017 also did away with person- $32,000 or $64,000 for a married al exemptions and curbed or couple filing jointly. eliminated many other com- mon deductions: HOW TO FIND THE MONEY • Unreimbursed work ex- For many people, tax refunds penses, tax prep fees and job aren’t “extra” money. Every search costs are no longer de- dollar may be needed to catch ductible. up on overdue bills or pay for • Moving expenses aren’t de- health care. ductible unless you’re active- If that’s not the case, though, duty military. you could put a chunk of this • Casualty and theft losses year’s refund into a retirement are deductible only in a feder- account. You can do that direct- ally declared disaster area. ly, by opening or contributing • State and local tax deduc- to an IRA. Or you can boost tions are capped at $10,000. your 401(k) contribution and • Home equity loan interest use the refund to help replace is deductible only if the money money deducted from your was used to substantially im- paycheck. prove your home. If you don’t mind a smaller Student loan interest is still refund and just want to pay deductible if you don’t itemize, less taxes, another possibility is as are certain self-employment reducing your withholding and expenses. channeling the additional You can reduce taxable in- money into your retirement come by contributing to work- fund, Taylor says. 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Kentucky. wanted to retrieve it. The officers a gun in his pants near his crotch. GINTHER FROM PAGE A1 Louisville Metro Police Department stopped Ginther and asked his name. Donning protective gloves, Franklin Officer Chase Barnett was first on the “He told me his name was Zack,” retrieved the weapon — a Glock 9mm Suzette Ginther’s phone at 8:21 p.m. on scene, shortly after 4 a.m. A second of- Grabski said. “I knew he was acting bearing the same serial number as the Nov. 15, 2017. That call went to a voice- ficer, Jeff Bishop, arrived moments nervous so I handcuffed him and one Ginther refused to relinquish to mail and lasted for 38 seconds. later, and the jury watched Bishop’s asked if he had a weapon in his pos- Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Inves- Grabski also testified that James body camera video of the incident that session.” tigator Randall Stewart a day earlier. Ginther’s phone received a text mes- culminated with Ginther’s arrest. Ginther admitted to having a knife While Ginther was being booked, sage at 3:54 a.m. but could not say who In the video, Ginther first tells the and a flint (Firestarter), which the of- Grabski contacted Stewart. sent the text. officer that he is meeting a friend at a ficers removed. Officers went back to the scene after He said Ginther’s records show out- nearby exit and says he could simply After sitting Ginther in the back sunrise and found Ginther’s backpack going text messages starting at 5:22 walk to the exit. seat of the closest patrol car, a third about 20 yards off of the road. a.m. and an outgoing phone call at 7:31 The officers stopped him and told officer arrived. “There’s no way he could have a.m. on Nov. 16, 2017. Ginther it is illegal to walk along an Officer Thomas Franklin arrived, thrown it that far,” Grabski said. A coworker testified on Wednesday interstate highway. and the three officers, who by this Stewart, SLED Agent Gainey and that she had tried to call Suzette Gin- “You could be charged with tres- time held Ginther’s billfold containing another officer drove to Louisville the ther around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, passing,” Grabski said. his driver’s license and other identifi- day of the 20th, after Ginther waived Nov. 16, 2017, but the call suddenly Unknown to Ginther, the officer had cation, discussed how to proceed. extradition, and brought him back to stopped. Later calls all went directly to also called in the license tag number Dispatch had warned the officers Sumter. voicemail. of the vehicle, which had come back that Ginther should be considered He has been held in the Sumter Ginther was arrested in the early that the driver of the vehicle was armed and dangerous. A search of the County Sheriff’s Office Detention Cen- hours of Nov. 20, 2017, after he ap- wanted for murder in South Carolina. car turned up no weapon so they got ter without bond awaiting trial since. parently fell asleep driving and his Ginther next said he had tossed a Ginther out of the patrol car and Closing arguments are expected to vehicle struck a guardrail headed backpack into the woods because he asked him again if he had a weapon. begin today at 9:30 a.m. in the Sumter west on Interstate 64 near Louisville, thought his car might catch fire and This time, Ginther admitted to having County Judicial Center.

least some of those items are charge,” Miller said. “The most in a 150-enrollment decline, DISTRICT FROM PAGE A1 on hold now, waiting the state important thing we want to tell and the financial recovery plan Department’s recommenda- people is that we don’t want to included the elimination of “please know that the district tures for the district for next tions. cut positions. We want to try to seven teaching positions based has made and will continue to year. The board has already con- keep morale up, but we do have on that information. make efforts where possible to On Monday night, the trust- firmed it plans to ask Sumter tough decisions that will have If the district’s enrollment reassign and/or reclassify staff ees voted 6-3 to approve the County Council for a millage to be made. The budget is going had remained the same in re- so that those employees whose new financial recovery plan increase to fund state-mandat- to be challenging next year, but cent years, the district would positions are eliminated will that was presented Tuesday in ed teacher salary increases. we are going to work through it be receiving between $1.5 mil- not lose the opportunity to con- Columbia. Those in favor were Spearman did say Tuesday as best we can.” lion and $2 million in addition- tinue to work for the district.” Vice Chairman Frank Baker, the reopening of Mayewood al revenue next year. Thus, if Spearman said Tuesday after Clerk the Rev. Daryl Mc- will most likely not be included ENROLLMENT DECLINES that additional revenue were the hearing that her finance Ghaney, Brian Alston, Sherril in those recommendations. EQUAL SOME BUDGET CUTS on the table, less cuts would be department will provide rec- Ray, Matthew “Mac” McLeod The vote by the Sumter In the last three years, the necessary, Miller said. ommendations in as “timely a and Barbara Jackson. board to reopen the East Brew- district has averaged about a Still, the district doesn’t plan fashion as possible,” given Numerous teacher position ington Road school in the fall 198-student enrollment drop to increase student-teacher ra- April is a critical time for dis- cuts were part of the new plan was was spurned Spearman to each year, Miller said, but it tios, Miller and Hamm have tricts and personnel contracts. and will likely move forward, declare a fiscal emergency be- hasn’t reduced teaching posi- said, and the district’s goal is but the district plans to achieve cause that decision goes tions based on that data. not to impact children in the WHAT CUTS WERE PART OF those through attrition and re- against a financial recovery Next year’s budget factored classroom setting. RECOVERY PLAN? structuring, Miller said. plan the district got approved Miller said the school dis- Also included in the plan was last summer while it was under trict’s board of trustees and ad- a freeze on 26 current staff va- fiscal watch. ministration worked together cancies and elimination of nu- The watch was in place as Cash in a FLASH! on creating the new recovery merous school paraprofession- the district emerged from fiscal We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, plan, and the board wanted to als, totaling $1.1 million. Ener- 2016, when it was revealed in Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates ensure the reopening of gy (temperature) savings to- an official audit there was $6.2 Mayewood Middle School was taled $506,000. A lighting proj- million in overspending. Lafayette Gold included in that plan. Only an- ect showed savings next year at Mayewood and F.J. DeLaine El- nual operational costs for $429,000. Limiting travel, over- ementary School, two low-en- and Silver Exchange Mayewood were included in time and other miscellaneous rollment campuses, were Inside Vestco Properties 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 that plan, and they were bud- cuts were also part of the pro- closed starting this school year (inside Coca-Cola Building) geted at $295,000. That was less posed plan. to save money. Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM than 5% of increased expendi- But, Miller emphasized, at “Right now, the state is in 803-773-8022

SECOND MILL FROM PAGE A1 When there is a Will, “So, we had two significant forth. Grass grew where people there is a Way natural disasters to deal with, used to not be able to stand, at- and, like many communities in tracting birds to the new eco- the state, we’ve worked hard to system. Your Will allows you to determine who receives what assets of yours and rebuild and regain a sense of Now, larger fish and original how much and who is in charge of your estate when you pass. When you normalcy as best as we can,” wildlife are returning to the said Joe Perry, spokesman for pond through water flowing don’t have a Will, you don’t have control over these areas aft er you pass. the Sumter County govern- from Green Swamp, the prima- ment. ry feed into Second Mill Pond. For help with Wills, contact Glenn at (803) 418-0800; ext. 108 Trees had to be removed and Sumter County has spent rocks be placed to direct the $1,841,570 to repair the dam, GLENN F. GIVENS, ATTORNEY flow of water for when the spill- Perry said. The electronic gates way gates started to properly cost $362,000, a purchase ap- Kolb, Murphy & Givens, Attorneys at Law, LLC open again. The bottom of the proved by Sumter County 107 North Main Street | Sumter, SC 29150 | 803-418-0800 spillway the runs under Liberty Council. Perry said the new Street had to be reinforced. A gates are safer and more effi- custom automatic spillway gate cient and are expected to be had to be installed. Debris had more responsive to increased to be cleaned, grading complet- water pressure in the hopes of ed. preventing damage in the case There was more rain, of of a next natural disaster. course, and a snow storm. Once debris was cleared from Fishermen didn’t vanish the gates, all four became fully from the scene. Their scene just operational, Perry said. changed. Sumter County is charged Instead of fishing in a full with maintaining the embank- FACTORY OUTLET pond and off the bridge, Sumt- ment on Second Mill, which al- erites could be seen sitting on ready hosts cars parked for • Bed Linens • Comforters • Bath Towels, Washcloths • Rug Sets buckets in the mud of the pond fishing. Liberty Street is a state floor. Larger fish and alligators road. • Bathroom Accessories, Shower Curtains • Linens • Kitchen Towels, receded back into the floodplain Perry said the road over Sec- when the water drained, the ond Mill is not ready yet for Dishcloths • Kitchen Rugs • Curtains • Valances • Area & Throw Rugs spillway gates unable to allow public use. When it is ready, the the flow of water back and county will announce it. “Better Homes & Gardens” “Better Homes & Gardens” 300 ct. Sheet Sets Extra Absorbant SOLID PRINT 100% Cotton EARTH DAY FROM PAGE A1 Twin $12.00 $15.00 Bath Towels Kennedy said the event has Sumter Green, a nonprofit been running for eight or nine that conducts beautification Full $15.00 $18.00 2 for $12.00 years, and a brand new ven- projects around Sumter and Queen $20.00 $25.00 dor this year will be Front fundraises through events Porch Botanicals, a new such as this and the Untapped King $30.00 $35.00 Bath Sheets greenhouse on Wedgefield food truck and craft beer festi- $10.00 ea. Highway. val. Fertilizer will be for sale, as Another new feature this will vegetables from Sumter year will be brick oven pizza Bed Pillows High School’s greenhouse. for sale through Pizza for Bath n’ Bag Sets The entire event benefits Pyros. Standard $4.00 Queen $6.00 Prices range from WANT TO GO? Front Porch Botanicals King $8.00 $10.00 - $20.00 ea. set WHEN: Saturday 8 a.m.-noon The Farm Store WHERE: Swan Lake-Iris Gardens, 822 Master Gardeners Association W. Liberty St. Palmetto Optimist SHOP WITH US & SAVE COST: Free to attend, products and Penelope Carter’s Pineneedle Baskets ON ALL YOUR pizza for sale Pizza for Pyros HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. Current Vendors Poinsett Park SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ Alice Drive Middle School Art Storm Water Info & Rain Barrels Children’s Art with Heidi & Amanda SHS Jr. Civitans ON LOW LOW PRICES!! City of Sumter Sanitation Dept. Sumter Habitat City of Sumter Wastewater Sunrun Solar 29 Progress St. - Sumter • 775-8366 Ext. 37 Duke Energy Progress Walmart Store Hours: Mon. - Sat. • 9:30 - 5:00 THE SUMTER ITEM COMICS FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 | A9 bizarro Wallace the braVe

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AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019 Sumter AARP Foundation Tax- 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, WEATHER Aide will offer free tax prepara- and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, Get your pets blessed in Summer- tion services from 9 a.m. to 3 April 14, at the Fair Memorial ® p.m. onton Mondays on Saturday and & American Legion building, AccuWeather ve-day forecast for Sumter Wednesdays (walk-in servic- 30 Artillery Drive. Some of es) through April 15 at South the more than 30 scheduled TODAY TONIGHT SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Sumter Resource Center, 337 vendors include: A Country Manning Ave., and by ap- Girl’s Crafts, Carolina Thread pointment on Saturday, April Place, Damsel in Defense & 6. No age requirement and Purely, Ducky Soap, Pam- you do not have to be an pered Chef and much, much Clouds and sun with Clouds, showers A shower and Clouds and breezy Mostly sunny, Sunny and beautiful AARP member. Services will more. Attendees are asked a t-storm around; mild t-storm around breezy and nice also be available by appoint- to bring non-perishable food ment from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on items to be donated to Unit- 81° 66° 84° / 68° 82° / 57° 73° / 47° 76° / 53° Tuesdays (walk-ins based on ed Ministries. Those who do- Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 65% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 0% counselor availability) at nate at least three items will Spectrum Senior Citizens be entered into a drawing for S 8-16 mph SSE 4-8 mph S 4-8 mph S 10-20 mph W 10-20 mph WNW 4-8 mph Center, 1989 Durant Lane. a $25 gift card. Applicants are advised to Gaff ney A blessing of the animals event, 77/63 bring ID, Social Security hosted by Town of Summer- cards, last year’s tax return ton 4 MAIN and A Second Spartanburg (if available) and all other Chance Animal Shelter, will TODAY’S Greenville 77/62 pertinent tax documents be held from 10 a.m. to 4 77/64 needed for filing return. Call p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at SOUTH (803) 316-0772 or (803) 983- 4 Main St., Summerton. All CAROLINA Florence 2514. animals are welcome to this Bishopville 80/67 Free income tax filing services free event that will also in- WEATHER 79/65 and FAFSA application assis- clude music, light refresh- Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter tance will be provided from ments, pet supplies, food today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 84/66 81/66 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays truck, professional photogra- Myrtle and Tuesdays through April phy, eggs for sale and more. IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach 18 at 640 Broad St. (the Any- The Very Rev. John Burwell, 80/67 75/67 Today: Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm. thing Paper building). Servic- rector of The Church of the Aiken es include e-file and direct Redeemer in Orangeburg, Winds south 6-12 mph. 81/63 deposit 2018 tax year and will preside over the ceremo- Saturday: A shower and t-storm around; processing taxes from three ny and all animals will re- morning fog. Winds S 4-8 mph. years back (2017, 2016 and ceive a blessing certificate. 2015). Call (803) 883-5483. Owners are asked to register ON THE COAST Charleston The Sumter Elks Lodge No. 855 to receive the certificate 82/67 after the noon ceremony at Today: A few showers; only in the morning is sponsoring its 37th annual in southern parts. High 74 to 82. turkey shoot at 5 p.m. on Sat- Ridgeway Park, across the urdays through June 29 at street from Summerton Saturday: Partly sunny; humid. High 75 1100 W. Liberty St. Proceeds Town Hall. All pets should be to 83. will benefit area veterans. on a leash or in a carrier. Children must have adult su- Please bring pet food and/or pervision. 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SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK FAR LEFT: Sisco is a neutered, If you’ve been The SPCA relies heavily on housebrokenlooking 4-year-old for a Lab- community support and rador/bordergreat collie family mix. dog, He is great withSisco children is it and other donations. Currently, the dogs. SiscoRajah is a very is friendlyan af- biggest needs are for dry boy who fectionatelives for hugs, boy kisses puppy and kitten food, wet cat and any kindwho ofis attention.great He food, cat litter and cleaning would makewith a kidsperfect family supplies. The following are also dog. appreciated: LEFT: Rajah is a housebroken Newspapers, stuffed animals, 2-year-old American short- heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon hair. He is friendly, affection- or larger), dishwashing liquid, ate, active, playful and gentle. laundry detergent, bleach, paper He loves to be petted and towels, sheets and comforters, baby given lots of attention. Great blankets, canned dog and cat food, with other cats and children, Rajah would make a great dry dog food, treats, leashes and family buddy. collars, disinfectant spray, all-purpose cleaner, air freshener, no scratch The Sumter SPCA is located at scrubbers, two-sided sponges 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. for dishes, litter freshener and, of to 5:30 p.m. every day except course, monetary donations are also Wednesday and Sunday. Visit gratefully accepted. www.sumterscspca.com. SECTION B FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

THE MASTERS Masters gets underway

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Brooks Koepka looks over a putt on the 13th hole during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday in Augusta, Georgia. Koepka moved into the lead with a series of birdies on the back nine that left him 5 under par, ahead of several players tied for second place at 4-under. Koepka, DeChambreau share opening day lead at 6 under par; Woods not far back

BY DOUG FERGUSON Thursday for quite an open- four straight birdies. next five holes, including a tee briefly until a late bogey. He THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ing act at Augusta National. They each had a 6-under 66, shot on the par-3 16th that sounded satisfied. Koepka, a winner in two of giving them a one-shot lead stopped inches from the cup. “I’ve shot this number and AUGUSTA, Ga. — No need the last three majors, ran off over the 49-year-old Mickel- Tiger Woods missed all the won four coats, so hopefully, I to wait until Sunday for the four straight birdies in the mid- son, who provided his own action. He played earlier in can do it again,” said Woods, Masters to come to life. dle of the back nine by over- brand of entertainment. the round and plodded his who slightly miscalculated. Brooks Koepka, Bryson De- powering a soft course. De- Mickelson began the back way to a 70. It was a solid start The last green jacket he won Chambeau and Phil Mickel- Chambeau came within inches nine with shots into the pine for Woods in his quest to end in 2005 began with a 74. The son delivered enough excite- of two hole-outs over the last trees and the water, only to fol- 11 years without a major, and ment over the final two hours three holes as he closed with low with four birdies over the he was atop the leaderboard SEE MASTERS, PAGE B3

PREP BASEBALL PREP TRACK & FIELD Gators get 12-1 victory over rival Crestwood

BY DANNY KELLY [email protected]

It was all Gators on Wednesday at the Crestwood High School field. Lakewood defeated Crest- wood 12-1 in six innings as Gators pitcher Cody Wind- ham recorded six strikeouts with no walks and six hits in Wilson Hall the win. “Cody Windham had a great game,” Gators head girls, boys run coach Bill DeLavan said. “Every time he’s pitched, we’ve had a chance to win. He threw strikes. He hit the to victory in ball well today, too.” Crestwood pitcher AJ Her- rera struck out two batters, region meet issued five walks and gave up nine hits in the loss. FROM STAFF REPORTS “We got down on our- selves real quick (when we Kayla Porter won four indi- had) back-to-back errors,” vidual events to lead Wilson Knights interim head coach Hall’s girls track and field team Rayvon Rogers said. “We MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM to an easy win in the SCISA Re- Lakewood’s Ian Morris rounds third base on his way to scoring a run during the Gators’ 12-1 victory gion II-3A meet, and the Wilson SEE GATORS, PAGE B3 over Crestwood on Wednesday at the Crestwood field. Hall boys won as well on Wednesday at Spencer Field. The Lady Bar- ons rolled up 156.5 PRO BASKETBALL points, easily out- distancing Or- angeburg Prep Warriors start playoff road without LeBron there at the end with 43.5 points. Trinity-Byrnes PORTER was third with 35 BY BRIAN MAHONEY and Laurence THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Manning Academy fourth with 19 points. The Golden State Warriors are set to On the boys side, Wilson begin their quest for a third straight Hall won with 100.5 points. OP title, and this time it's up to someone was second with 69, while T-B else to try to stop them. was third with 67.5. LMA fin- With LeBron James gone to the West ished with 20. and this year gone entirely from the Porter was the high point postseason, the Eastern Conference performer for the girls meet as headquarters for the NBA Finals won't she won the 100-, 200- and 400- be in his home for the first time since meter dashes as well as the 2010. long jump. He played for the title for eight Molly Moss won two events, straight years, which may have been the 1,600 and 3,200 runs. Chan- great for the TV ratings but lately dler Patrick won the 100 hur- wasn't much good for the competition. dles, Emma Bradley the 40 The Warriors swept Cleveland last year hurdles, Emily Reynolds the after winning 4-1 in 2017. 800 run, Lucy Matthews the Teams are lining up to seize his THE ASSOCIATED PRESS triple jump and Ivey Edwards old spot atop the East, all capable of Golden State forward Kevin Durant, center, and the rest of the Warriors will be in search the pole vault. of their third straight NBA titles when the playoffs begin this weekend. Golden State SEE NBA, PAGE B2 opens against the Los Angeles Clippers. SEE BARONS, PAGE B3 B2 | FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM AREA ROUNDUP Durham, Kirkman HRs lift Lady Gamecocks to win over Irmo SUMTER 4 IRMO — Braelynn Durham Lakewood’s LaShayla Har- IRMO 0 also had an RBI. The Barons Sanders. and Gabby Kirkman both hit vin won the high jump. are 2-11 overall and 1-5 in re- Malik Richardson won two home runs to lift the Sumter SUMTER IRMO — Jacob Holladay gion. events for Lakewood, the 100 High School softball team to a First Place — Kayla Greene 400 (58.83 tossed a 3-hit out to lift the ACADEMIC MAGNET 13 and 200. Jamal Clea won the seconds); MacKenzi Zimmerman 800 (2 10-7 victory over Irmo on minutes, 40.11 seconds); Hannah Sumter High School baseball MANNING 2 high jump and Jamal Ander- Wednesday at the HIS field. Merchant pole vault (7 feet, 6 inches); team to a 4-0 victory over son the discus. 4x800 relay 11:02.08 (MacKenzi Durham was 4-for-5 with Zimmerman, Jenna Power, Inayah Irmo on Wednesday at the MANNING — Manning The 4x400 team of Justin five runs batted in and a run Lipscomb, Kayla Greene). HIS field. High School fell to 0-9 in Re- Anderson, Taron Wilson, Second Place — Geryreon Peay, 100, 200; scored. Kirkman was 3-for-5 MacKenzi Zimmerman 1600; Margaret The right-handed Holladay gion VII-3A with a 13-2 loss to Malik Richardson and with two RBI and three runs. Briggs 3200; Emma Chapman pole vault; struck out six batters and Academic Magnet on Wednes- Tre’Varus Davis also won. Myla Wilson shot put; Alicia Spann discus; Josie Self had a hit and 4x100 relay (Jada Gayle, Niya Womack, walked three to help the day at Monarch Field. SUMTER three runs, Kailin Hodge had Tajanique Johnson, Geryreon Peay); 4x400 Gamecocks improve to 10-7 on Trevin Harrison had three First Place — Dylan Vance 400 (52.42 relay (Kayla Greene, Jenna Power, Inayah seconds); Robert Lewis 800 (2 minutes, a hit and two runs, and Anna Lipscomb, Nicole Wells). the season and 5-5 in Region of the six hits for the Mon- 9.35 seconds); Theron Bradford 1600 Lowder had a hit and an RBI. Third Place — Margaret Briggs 1600; Shusan IV-5A. archs, who are 3-13 overall. (5:05.67); Phillip Newman pole vault (11 Hairston high jump; Geryreon Peay long feet, o inches); Ja’Kheem Heyward long Self and Durham also had a jump; Christal Cain shot put; Myla Wilson Drake Thames and Wylie jump (22-10.00); 4x100 relay 42.40 (Anthony stolen base. discus. Coker had two hits apiece to VARSIT TRACK Dinkins-McCall; Melvin Lundy, Robert Fourth Place — Niya Womack 100; Nicole McKnight, Lodaine Redwood); 4x800 relay Emily Jordan went the dis- Wells long jump; Tajanique Johnson triple lead the SHS offense. Bryce SUMTER WINS MEET 9:04.29 (Christopher Ramirez, Robert tance on the mound, striking jump; Christal Cain discus. Lyons and Sebastian DuCom Lewis, Antavious Richardson, Jakarriez Fifth Place — Kayla Greene high jump; Sanders). out three and walking three. Da’Nia Conyers shot put. both had a double and a run Sumter High School won a Second Place — Melvin Lundy 100; Tylee batted in. 4-team meet on Wednesday at Craft 200; Miles Capers high jump; LAKEWOOD Anthony Dinkins-McCall long jump; VARSITY TRACK First Place — LaShayla Harvin high jump (4- Jackson Hoshour had a hit Sumter Memorial Stadium. Third Place — Cedric McKnight 100; Robert 08). and scored a run. Thames had The Gamecocks won with Lewis 1600; Landon Horton 3200; Jakarriez SUMTER FINISHES SECOND Third Place: Ziyan Gipson 100; 4x100 relay. Sanders 400 hurdles; Cameron Peterson Fourth Place — Zaria Stephens 200; Briana an RBI. Tray Yates scored a 108.50 points. Lakewood was pole vault; Tylee Craft long jump; Deshawn Sumter High School fin- Dawson shot put. run as did Landon Jones and second with 57, while Cardi- McKnight shot put; Jaymar Ludd discus. Fifth Place — LaShayla Harvin discus. Fourth Place — Tylee Craft 100; O’Donnell ished second to Blythewood in Brennan Jones. nal Newman had 51 and Bly- Fortune 200; Antavious Richardson 800; a 4-team meet on Wednesday thewood 43.50. Michael Ransom 110 hurdles; Christopher JV SOFTBALL LAURENCE MANNING 11 Ramirez 400 hurdles; Keron Benbow high at Sumter Memorial Stadium. WILSON HALL 1 In a 2-team Region IV-5A jump; Max Keziah pole vault; Quron Blythewood won with 132 SUMTER 21 meet, Sumter won with 100 Vaughn triple jump; Deshawn McKnight IRMO 2 discus. points, while SHS had 84. Car- MANNING — Laurence points while Blythewood had 39. Fifth Place — Lodaine Redwood 100; Miles Capers 200; Landon Horton 1600; Tristan dinal Newman had 21 points IRMO – Sumter High School Manning Academy improved Dylan Vance, Robert Lewis, Storey 3200; Miguel Bullock 110 hurdles; and Lakewood had 16. improved to 12-5-1 with a 21-2 to 11-4 overall with an 11-1, Theron Bradford, Phillip Kamari Robinson pole vault; Davin In the 2-team Region IV-5A win over Irmo on Wednesday 5-inning victory over Wilson Newman Ja’Kheem Heyward Jackson discus. meet between Sumter and at the IHS field. Hall on Wednesday at Tucker won individual events for LAKEWOOD First Place — Malik Richardson 100 (10.67), Blythewood, Blythewood won All 13 players on the SHS Belangia Diamond. SHS. Vance won the 400-meter 200 (21.73); Jalen Clea high jump (6-04.00); with 87.50 points to 53.50 for roster scored at least one run. Andrew Boyd pitched four dash, Lewis the 800 run, Brad- Jamal Anderson discus (142-11.00); 4x400 relay 3:39.42 (Justin Anderson, Taron the Lady Gamecocks. Amanuel Morgan had three shutout innings with five ford the 1,600 run, Newman Wilson, Malik Richardson, Tre’Varus Kayila Green, MacKenzi hits for the Lady Gamecocks strikeouts to get the win. He the pole vault and Heyward Davis). Second Place —Tre’Varus Davis 400; Colin Zimmerman and Hannah who finished with 16 hits. Kai- also had two of LMA’s six the long jump. Smith 400 hurdles; Jamal Anderson shot Merchant won the 400-meter tlyn Kopp, Autumn Osteen, hits. The 4x100 relay team of An- put; Kyliek Baxter discus; 4x100 relay (Taron Wilson, Jayilin White; James dash, the 800 run and the pole Madison Long and Olivia Chase Lee had four RBI for thony Dinkins-McCall, Melvin Wright; Malik Richardson). vault, respectively. Zimmer- Kirkman each had two hits. the Swampcats, 6-1 in SCISA Lundy, Robert McKnight and Third Place — Nicholas Martin 800. Fourth Place — Justin Anderson 400. man and Greene also ran legs Region II-3A, and JT Stanley Lodaine Redwood won as did Fifth Place — Tilmon Vaughn triple jump; on the winning 4x800 relay BOYS had a hit and two RBI. the 4x800 team Christopher Omar Holland shot put. team along with Jenna Power VARSITY BASEBALL Harrison Hudson had Wil- Ramirez, Lewis, Antavious and Inayah Lipscomb. son Hall’s lone hit, and he Richardson and Jakarriez From staff reports

SCOREBOARD 3 p.m. — College Baseball: Pepperdine at Brigham x-L.A. Clippers at Golden State, TBD Young (BYUTV). x-Utah at Houston, TBD NBA 3 p.m. — College Baseball: Seton Hall at Texas Thursday, April 25 FROM PAGE B1 Christian (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). x-Toronto at Orlando, TBD TV, RADIO 3 p.m. — Major League Soccer: San Jose at Houston x-Philadelphia at Brooklyn, TBD (UNIVISION). x-Denver at San Antiono, TBD providing the intrigue that was TODAY 3:30 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Army at Navy (CBS x-Portland at Oklahoma City, TBD 2 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at SPORTS NETWORK). Friday, April 26 absent the last couple years. Chicago Cubs (MLB NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. — College Baseball: South Carolina at Florida x-Milwaukee at Detroit, TBD 2:20 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League (WNKT-FM 107.5). x-Boston at Indiana, TBD There's Milwaukee, with Gi- Match — Nurnberg vs. Schalke (FOX SPORTS 2). 4 p.m. — College Football: Missouri Spring Game from x-Golden State at L.A. Clippers, TBD annis Antetokounmpo in position 2:55 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier Columbia, Mo. (ESPNU). x-Houston at Utah, TBD League Match — Newcastle vs. Leicester City (NBC 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Colorado at San Saturday, April 27 to exit June fully atop the NBA SPORTS NETWORK). Francisco (FOX SPORTS 1). x-Orlando at Toronto, TBD with a title and an MVP award. 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: The Masters Second Round from 4 p.m. — College Football: Auburn Spring Game from x-Brooklyn at Philadelphia, TBD Augusta, Ga. (ESPN). Auburn, Ala. (SEC NETWORK). x-Oklahoma City at Portland, TBD Or Toronto, humiliated by the 3:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series ToyotaCare 5 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs x-San Antiono at Denver, TBD Cavaliers in the last two years but 250 Pole Qualifying from Richmond, Va. (FOX SPORTS First-Round Series Game 1 — Orlando at Toronto Sunday, April 28 1). (ESPN). Detroit at Milwaukee, TBD armed now with a former NBA 5:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup 5 p.m. — Major League Soccer: New York City at x-Indiana at Boston, TBD Finals MVP in Kawhi Leonard. Series Toyota Owners 400 Pole Qualifying from Minnesota (ESPN2). x-L.A. Clippers at Golden State, TBD Richmond, Va. (FOX SPORTS 1). 5 p.m. — Horse Racing: Races To Be Announced (FOX x-Utah at Houston, TBD It could be Philadelphia, with Joel 6 p.m. — College Softball: Michigan at Ohio State SPORTS 2). Embiid and Ben Simmons anchor- (ESPNU). 6 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Western 6 p.m. — College Football: Kentucky Spring Game from Conference First-Round Series Game 2 — Dallas at MLB STANDINGS ing perhaps the most talented start- Lexington, Ky. (SEC NETWORK). Nashville (CNBC). ing five outside of the Bay Area. 6:30 p.m. — College Baseball: South Carolina at Florida 6 p.m. — College Football: Tennessee Spring Game AMERICAN LEAGUE (WNKT-FM 107.5). And don't forget Boston, the from Knoxville, Tenn. (SEC NETWORK). East Division 7 p.m. — College Football: Indiana Spring Game from 6:30 p.m. — Women’s College Bowling: NCAA W L Pct GB Bloomington, Ind. (BIG TEN NETWORK). presumptive East favorite in the Championship from Wickliffe, Ohio (ESPNU). Tampa Bay 10 3 .769 — 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern preseason that can still live up to 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Mets at New York 5 7 .417 4½ Conference First-Round Series Match 2 — Columbus Atlanta Braves (FOX SPORTS 1, FOX SPORTSOUTH, Baltimore 5 8 .385 5 at Tampa Bay (CNBC). expectations. WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). Toronto 4 8 .333 5½ 7 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series ToyotaCare 7 p.m. — Horse Racing: Arkansas Derby (NBC SPORTS Boston 3 9 .250 6½ The best player is gone, but 250 from Richmond, Va. (FOX SPORTS 1). NETWORK). Central Division 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Pittsburgh at maybe things will be better. 7:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup W L Pct GB Washington or New York Mets at Atlanta (MLB Series Toyota Owners 400 from Richmond, Va. (WACH Cleveland 8 4 .667 — "I think the parity and the com- NETWORK). 57, WEGX-FM 92.9) Detroit 8 5 .615 ½ 7:15 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Mets at petition in the East, and not know- 7:30 p.m. — Major League Soccer: Atlanta at New Minnesota 6 4 .600 1 Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM England (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Chicago 3 8 .273 4½ ing and everyone having a sincere 102.7). 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Kansas City 2 10 .167 6 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern chance maybe in the East that did Conference First Round Series Match 2 — Toronto at West Division Conference First-Round Series Match 2 — Pittsburgh Boston (WIS 10). W L Pct GB not, when not you look between at New York Islanders (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Seattle 13 2 .867 — 8 p.m. — College Basketball: College Basketball Awards Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia," First-Round Series Game 1 — Los Angeles Clippers at Houston 8 5 .615 4 (ESPN2). Golden State (WOLO 25). Los Angeles 7 6 .538 5 TNT analyst Chris Webber said. 8 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G League 8 p.m. — PGA Golf: The Masters Third Round from Oakland 9 8 .529 5 Playoffs Finals Series Game 3 — Rio Grande Valley at "All of those story lines, new Augusta, Ga. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Texas 6 6 .500 5½ Long Island (ESPNU). 8 p.m. — College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Frozen young stars that's coming in." 8 p.m. — College Baseball: Arkansas at Vanderbilt (SEC Four Championshp Match from Buffalo, N.Y. (ESPN2). THURSDAY’S GAMES NETWORK). The long road to get to the fi- 8 p.m. — College Baseball: Kentucky at Mississippi Oakland 8, Baltimore 5 9:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Western (SEC NETWORK). Cleveland 4, Detroit 0 nals begins Saturday with four Conference First-Round Series Match 2 — St. Louis at 9 p.m. — College Baseball: Arkansas at Vanderbilt Seattle 7, Kansas City 6, 10 innings Winnipeg (CNBC). games, including the top-seeded (ESPNU). Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m. 10 p.m. — High School Basketball: Nike Hoop Summit 9:10 p.m. — Women’s Professional Boxing: Claressa Warriors against the Los Angeles from Portland, Ore. — USA Junior National Select Shields vs. Christina Hammer in a Middleweight Bout FRIDAY’S GAMES Team vs. World Select Team (ESPN2). Clippers in the West. No. 2 Den- from Atlantic City, N.J. (SHOWTIME). Detroit at Minnesota, ppd. 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Milwaukee at Los 10 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Matches To Be L.A. Angels (Skaggs 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (Hamels Angeles Dodgers or Houston at Seattle (MLB ver faces No. 7 San Antonio in the Announced (FOX SPORTS 1). 1-0), 2:20 p.m. NETWORK). 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Milwaukee at Los Chicago White Sox (Giolito 1-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Happ other West opener, while No. 3 10:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Angeles Dodgers or Houston at Seattle (MLB 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Western Conference First-Round Series Match 2 — Philadelphia meets No. 6 Brook- NETWORK). Tampa Bay (Stanek 0-0) at Toronto (Thornton 0-0), 7:07 p.m. Vegas at San Jose (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Western Conference Baltimore (Hess 1-1) at Boston (Rodriguez 0-2), 7:10 p.m. lyn, and No. 2 Toronto takes on 10:55 p.m. — Formula One Racing: Chinese Grand Prix Playoffs First-Round Series Game 1 -- San Antonio at Oakland (Fiers 2-1) at Texas (Smyly 0-1), 8:05 p.m. Practice from Shanghai (ESPNEWS). No. 7 Orlando in the East. Denver (ESPN). Cleveland (Carrasco 1-1) at Kansas City (Keller 1-1), 8:15 p.m. 1:30 a.m. — International Swimming: TYR Pro Swim 10:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Houston (Miley 1-1) at Seattle (LeBlanc 2-0), 10:10 p.m. On Sunday, the overall No. 1 Series from Richmond, Va. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Western Conference First-Round Series Match 2 — seed Bucks face No. 8 Detroit, and 1:55 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Chinese Grand Prix Colorado at Calgary (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). SATURDAY’S GAMES Pole Qualifying from Shanghai (ESPN2). 1:30 a.m. — International Swimming: TYR Pro Swim Baltimore at Boston, 1:05 p.m. No. 4 Boston hosts No. 5 Indiana SATURDAY Series from Richmond, Va. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Chicago White Sox at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. in the East. In the West, No. 3 2:05 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Chinese Grand Prix Detroit at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. 7 a.m. — Professional Tennis: ATP Marrakech Semifinal from Shanghai (ESPN2). L.A. Angels at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Portland and No. 6 Oklahoma Matches from Morocco (TENNIS). Tampa Bay at Toronto, 3:07 p.m. 7:25 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier City meet in a matchup of North- Cleveland at Kansas City, 7:15 p.m. League Match — Huddersfield Town vs. Tottenham NBA PLAYOFFS Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. west Division rivals, and No. 4 (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Houston at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League FIRST ROUND Houston and No. 5 Utah square Match — VfL Wolfsburg vs. RB Leipzig (FOX SPORTS 1, NATIONAL LEAGUE off in the opener of a series be- UNIVISION). (Best-of-7) Saturday, April 13 East Division 9:55 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier tween two of the strongest teams Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 2:30 p.m. W L Pct GB League Match — Cardiff City vs. Burnley (NBC SPORTS Orlando at Toronto, 5 p.m. Atlanta 7 4 .636 — in the second half of the season. NETWORK). L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 8 p.m. New York 7 4 .636 — 10 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League It's the start of postseason that San Antiono at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Philadelphia 7 4 .636 — Match — Wolves vs. Southampton (CNBC). Sunday, April 14 Washington 6 5 .545 1 11:55 a.m. — International Soccer: Italian Serie A Match looks different far beyond just the Indiana at Boston, 1 p.m. Miami 3 10 .231 5 — Udinese vs. AS Roma (ESPNEWS). Oklahoma City at Portland, 3:30 p.m. Central Division absence of James for the first Noon — College Softball: Georgia at Alabama (ESPN2). Detroit at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. W L Pct GB Noon — College Lacrosse: Virginia at Duke (ESPNU). time since 2005. Utah at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Milwaukee 8 5 .615 — Noon — College Softball: South Carolina at Auburn St. Louis 8 5 .615 — It includes Denver, in the play- (SEC NETWORK). Monday, April 15 Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh 6 4 .600 ½ Noon — College Lacrosse: Loyola (Md.) at Boston offs for the first time since 2013. L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Cincinnati 4 8 .333 3½ University (STADIUM). Tuesday, April 16 Chicago 3 8 .273 4 Brooklyn is a playoff team for the Noon — Women’s Professional Tennis: WTA Bogota Orlando at Toronto, 8 p.m. West Division Semifinal Matches from Bogota, Colombia (TENNIS). first time since 2015 and Orlando is San Antiono at Denver, 9 p.m. W L Pct GB 12:30 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier Oklahoma City at Portland, 10:30 p.m. San Diego 8 5 .615 — back for the first time since 2012. League Match — West Ham vs. Manchester United Los Angeles 8 6 .571 ½ (WIS 10). Wednesday, April 17 The Warriors, of course, haven't Indiana at Boston, 7 p.m. Arizona 6 6 .500 1½ 12:30 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. San Francisco 4 9 .308 4 just been going to the postseason Match — Mainz 05 vs. Borussia Dortmund (FOX Utah at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Colorado 3 9 .250 4½ SPORTS 1). every year, but getting all the way Thursday, April 18 12:30 p.m. — College Football: Notre Dame Spring Game Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES to the finals once they do. They've from South Bend, Ind. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Denver at San Antiono, 9 p.m. Cincinnati 5, Miami 0 1 p.m. — Women’s College Lacrosse: Army at Navy done that four straight years, win- Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. St. Louis 11, L.A. Dodgers 7 (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Friday, April 19 N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. ning three of them, and with a 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Baltimore at Boston Toronto at Orlando, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 7:35 p.m. or Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees (MLB strong finish after some occasion- Boston at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. NETWORK). Portland at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m. al lapses surged to the best record 1 p.m. — College Football: Florida Spring Game from Gainesville, Fla. (SEC NETWORK). Saturday, April 20 in the West. Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 3 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES 2 p.m. — College Football: Alabama Spring Game from Denver at San Antiono, 5:30 p.m. L.A. Angels (Skaggs 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (Hamels 1-0), Tuscaloosa, Ala. (ESPN2). Still, this playoff path could Milwaukee at Detroit, 8 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 2 p.m. — College Football: Mississippi State Spring provide them plenty of obstacles. Houston at Utah, 10:30 p.m. Pittsburgh (Williams 1-0) at Washington (Corbin 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Game from Starkville, Miss. (ESPNU). Sunday, April 21 Philadelphia (Arrieta 1-1) at Miami (Alcantara 1-0), 7:10 p.m. 2 p.m. — College Football: Texas A&M Spring Game The Warriors may need to get by Boston at Indiana, 1 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Wheeler 0-1) at Atlanta (Newcomb 0-0), 7:20 p.m. from College Station, Texas (SEC NETWORK). Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. San Diego (Paddack 0-0) at Arizona (Weaver 0-0), 9:40 p.m. scoring champion James Harden 2 p.m. — Professional Tennis: U.S. Men’s Clay Court Toronto at Orlando, 7 p.m. Milwaukee (Burnes 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Urias 0-0), 10:10 p.m. Singles Semifinal Matches and Doubles Final Match and the Rockets, who took them Portland at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Colorado (Bettis 0-2) at San Francisco (Pomeranz 0-1), from Houston (TENNIS). Monday, April 22 10:15 p.m. to a seventh game last year in the 2:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Milwaukee at Detroit, 8 p.m. Playoffs First-Round Series Game 1 — Brooklyn at conference finals, just to get back Houston at Utah, 10:30 p.m. SATURDAY’S GAMES Philadelphia (ESPN). Tuesday, April 23 L.A. Angels at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. to that round this time. 2:45 p.m. — IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Long Beach x-Brooklyn at Philadelphia, TBD Colorado at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Grand Prix Pole Qualifying from Long Beach, Calif. x-Orlando at Toronto, TBD Pittsburgh at Washington, 4:05 p.m. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). x-San Antiono at Denver, TBD Philadelphia at Miami, 6:10 p.m. 3 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern x-Oklahoma City at Portland, TBD St. Louis vs. Cincinnati at Monterrey, 7:10 p.m. Conference First Round Series Match 2 — Carolina at MORE TO THE STORY N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. Washington (WIS 10). Wednesday, April 24 x-Indiana at Boston, TBD San Diego at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: The Masters Third Round from Read on at www.theitem.com. x-Detroit at Milwaukee, TBD Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. Augusta, Ga. (WLTX 19). THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 | B3

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goal was to not fall too far Koepka shot his 66 while behind early. playing in the last group of Rory McIlroy’s bid for the day, and not seeing the last leg of the career very good golf alongside Grand Slam began with a him. Jordan Spieth had to 73, which featured six bo- rely on his short game to geys. salvage a 75, matching his “I made five birdies — highest score at Augusta. that wasn’t the problem,” Paul Casey, coming off a McIlroy said. “I just made victory three weeks ago in too many mistakes, and Florida, failed to make a that was the problem.” birdie in his round of 81. Even more surprising to Blinders on, Koepka McIlroy was no one from played bogey-free in his the early starters took ad- first time at the Masters in vantage of soft turf from two years. He missed last recent rains. year recovering from a “It’s there for the taking, wrist injury that left him and I’m surprised someone wondering if he would ever hasn’t run off,” McIlroy play again. Then he won a said. second straight U.S. Open, And that’s right about held off Woods to win the when Koepka and De- PGA Championship and Chambeau took off. has established himself as More impressive than a major player. the four straight birdies by He holed out from be- DeChambeau was how he hind the green at No. 12 , made them. After a two- picked up birdies on the putt birdie on the par-5 par 5s and rolled in a bend- 15th, his tee shot grazed ing 20-footer in between on the edge of the cup in the the 14th. front left portion of the Dustin Johnson and Ian green. From the woods, he Poulter were at 68, while went just over the back of Jon Rahm and Adam Scott the 17th green and chipped were among those at 69. in from 35 feet. Justin Rose, who re- He didn’t see until later turned to No. 1 in the world MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM how good his shot was into and was among the favor- Lakewood third baseman Trent Frye (19) throws to first as Ian Morris (3) looks on during the Gators’ 12-1 the 18th because he was in ites this week because of victory over Crestwood on Wednesday at the Crestwood field. light rough short of the his recent history at the fairway bunker, unable to Masters, opened with a 75. see the green but knowing “It’s just a great test of GATORS it was good from the roar golf to start out the first FROM PAGE B1 of the crowd. The ball ran round of Masters,” De- true to the cup and Chambeau said. “And to be have to stay up. When we smacked into the middle of honest, it’s great to sift make errors, it’s not the end the pin with enough force through some of the really of the game. And we have to to knock it backward a few good players and maybe hit the ball.” inches. not so great players in this Lakewood opened up the “I guess I should have event right now. And look, scoring in the top of the first pulled the flagstick,” De- it’s not to say they are bad inning when David Frey hit a Chambeau said. players. It’s just it’s very single to plate Windham and He is not the only player difficult out there and Ross Connor to take a 2-0 lead. to putt with the flagstick in every aspect of your game “David Frey had two real the cup — allowed under has to be on point. So it’s good hits today,” DeLavan the new Rules of Golf — kind of nice, you can al- said. “He’s swinging well.” just the only one to apply most break away from the Lakewood broke the game science to the decision . pack if you play well.” open in the top of the fourth inning. Tommy Pillsbury scored on a throwing error and Javontae Jones scored on a fielding error after a Hunter Vohs single to make it 4-0. Then Vohs scored on a throw- ing error, and Javien Levine scored after a Windham dou- ble to make it 6-0. Windham MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM then scored on a throwing Lakewood’s Cody Windham delivers a pitch during the Gators’ 12-1 error Connor scored on a victory over Crestwood on Wednesday at the Crestwood field. Frey single to make it 8-0 Ga- tors. 11 runs, DeLavan still thinks Crestwood scored its lone his team can improve. PREP SCHEDULE run in the bottom of the “Honestly, we were sluggish TODAY Varsity Baseball fourth inning when Rusty today,” he said. “Our timing Sumter at Irmo, 6:30 p.m. Griffin scored on a balk to was off on offense and we Crestwood at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Andrew Jackson High at Lee Central, 6 p.m. make it 8-1. were three outs away on base- East Clarendon at Carvers Bay, 6 p.m. Lakewood padded its lead in running mistakes. We have to Pinewood Prep at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Baseball the top of the sixth inning play better on Friday than we Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. when Trent Frye hit a single did today. It’s how you play Varsity and JV Boys Soccer Irmo at Sumter, 6 p.m. to plate Windham to make it the game, not really the oppo- Lake City at Manning, 5:30 p.m. 9-1. Connor and Trent Frye nent.” Varsity and JV Girls Soccer Sumter at Irmo, 6 p.m. scored on a wild pitch and Rogers, who is filling in for Varsity Softball Jacob Ingram scored on an- head coach Mike Kremer who Andrew Jackson High at Lee Central, 6 p.m. East Clarendon at Carvers Bay, 6 p.m. other wild pitch to make it is out due to health reasons, Conway Christian at Clarendon Hall, 5 p.m. 12-1. gives a lot of credit to Kremer Union Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. Varsity and JV Softball “We were hitting the ball a for what he has learned this Irmo at Sumter 5:30 p.m. little better as the game went season. Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. on,” DeLavan said. “We had 10 “Shout out to Coach Kre- SATURDAY Varsity Track and Field runs in the last three innings. mer,” Rogers said. “I hope he Sumter, Crestwood, Lakewood, Overall, I’m happy with a 12-1 has a spirited recovery. I’ve Manning, Thomas Sumter in Gamecock THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Invitational (at Sumter Memorial Tiger Woods hits a drive on the 18th hole during the first round win.” been an assistant 10 years, Stadium), 9 a.m. Along with Windham and and I know what I’m supposed of The Masters on Thursday in Augusta, Georgia. Woods fin- David Frey, DeLavan was to be because I’ve seen what’s ished 2 under par, only four strokes off the lead. happy with the way Jones supposed to be done because son for its Senior Night at played as well. of his example. (I want to give 6:30 p.m. “Javontae Jones swung the a) shoutout to the other Crestwood has to beat the bat well today,” DeLavan said. coaches (as well).” Bruins by more than four Got The win improved Lake- Lakewood’s next game will runs to have a chance to make GET A CAR! wood’s overall record to 8-9 be Friday at home against the playoffs. a Job? and its Region IV-4A record to Crestwood for Senior Night Meanwhile, Lakewood has We Finance in House 6-3. Crestwood dropped to 3-13 at 6 p.m. Crestwood’s next already made the playoffs and overall and 2-6 in region play. game will be today at home will be a No. 2 seed if it beats NO CREDIT CHECK Although Lakewood won by against Orangeburg-Wilkin- Crestwood. NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! DIVORCE - NO PROBLEM! REALLY BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BARONS SCISA REGION II-3A MEET LOCAL WINNERS GIRLS put;Third 4x100 Place relay.— Sarah Faye Turner 3200; FROM PAGE B1 GIRLS FifthAudrey Place Bennett —Kaitlyn 1600; Best Kate discus; Johnson Hailey shot WILSON HALL Hugginsput; 4x100 shot relay. put. First Place — Molly Moss 3200 (13 minutes, WILSON HALL Fifth Place —Kaitlyn Best discus; Hailey 14 seconds), 1600 (6:15.0); Chandler Patrick Wilson Hall also won all First Place — Molly Moss 3200 (13 minutes, BOYSHuggins shot put. 14100 seconds), hurdles (17.01600 seconds);(6:15.0); Chandler Kayla Porter WILSON HALL “ four of the three relay events. Patrick100 (12.7), 100 400hurdles (1:02.1), (17.0 200 seconds); (26.2), long Kayla jump (16 feet, 1 inch); Emma Bradley 400 hurdles First Place —Gavyn Mathes 1600 (5 minutes, The 4x800 team is made up of Porter 100 (12.7), 400 (1:02.1), 200 (26.2), 06.0 seconds), 800 (2:14.0); Grey Holler high long(1:13.4); jump Emily (16 feet, Reynolds 1 inch); 800 Emma (2:40.0); Bradley Lucy BOYS Owings Holler, Cameron Matthews triple jump (32-09.50); Ivey jump (5 feet, 06.0 inches); 4x800 relay 400 hurdles (1:13.4); Emily Reynolds 800 10:07.0 (Duncan James, Alex Jackson, Duffy, Gracyn Coker and (2:40.0);Edwards Lucy pole Matthews vault (7-0); triple 4x800 jump relay (32- 12:-06 WILSON HALL (Owings Holler, Cameron Duffy, Gracyn MichaelFirst Place Towery, —Gavyn Gavyn Mathes Mathes); 1600 (54x400 minutes, 09.50); Ivey Edwards pole vault (7-0); 4x800 relay 3:56.0 (Doc Walker, Hugh McLaurin, Reynolds, the 4x100 team in- relayCoker, 12:-06 Emily (Owings Reynolds); Holler, 4x100 Cameron relay 54.1 06.0 seconds), 800 (2:14.0); Grey Holler (Lindy Watford, Anna Hays Shuler, Sumterhigh jump Cooper, (5 feet, Graham 06.0 inches); Van Patten). 4x800 relay cludes Lindy Watford, Anna Duffy, Gracyn Coker, Emily Reynolds); Second Place — Connor Smith 3200; 4x100Chandler relay Patrick, 54.1 (Lindy Anne-Marie Watford, Torchia); Anna Hays 10:07.0 (Duncan James, Alex Jackson, Hays Shuler, Patrick and 4x400 relay 4:42.0 (Cameron Duffy, Emma ChandlerMichael Towery, Scott 110 Gavyn hurdles; Mathes); Graham 4x400 Van Shuler, Chandler Patrick, Anne-Marie Patten 400, long jump, triple jump; 2004 Nissan Frontier Torchia);Bradley, 4x400Emily Reynolds,relay 4:42.0 Gracyn (Cameron Coker). relay 3:56.0 (Doc Walker, Hugh McLaurin, Anne-Marie Torchia, and the Second Place — Campbell Bauman 100 Sumter CooperCooper, 400 Graham hurdles; Van Brown Patten). Duffy, Emma Bradley, Emily Reynolds, Osteen high jump; Grey Holler shot put; 4x400 team is made up of Gracynhurdles; Coker). Abby Bradley 1600, 800; Kaitlyn Second Place — Connor Smith 3200; 4x100Chandler relay Scott (Caleb 110 Howle, hurdles; Mikey Graham Fisher, Van Thanks Boyle, SecondSmith Place400 hurdles; — Campbell Natalie Bauman Ford high 100 Duffy, Bradley, Reynolds and jump; Emily Reynolds triple jump; Anne KalebPatten Porter, 400, long Miles jump, Van triple Patten). jump; Sumter hurdles; Abby Bradley 1600, 800; Kaitlyn Third Place — Doc Walker 110 hurdles; Coker. SmithLand 400Welch hurdles; discus, Natalie shot put; Ford Chandler high jump; Cooper 400 hurdles; Brown Osteen high “It was a fast and easy pro- Patrick pole vault. Jamesjump; GreyHiott Holler 1600; Wilsonshot put; Frericha 4x100 relay400; “It was a fast and easy The boys team was led by Emily Reynolds triple jump; Anne Land William Cooper 400 hurdles; Brown WelchThird Placediscus, — Kaitlynshot put; Smith Chandler 100 hurdles; Patrick (Caleb Howle, Mikey Fisher, Kaleb Porter, cess gett ing a car at Boyle.” Anne-Marie Torchia 100, 200; Breland OsteenMiles Van long Patten). jump; Chandler Scott triple process gett ing a car at Boyle. Gavyn Mathes, who won pole vault. jump; Grey Holler discus. ThirdJones Place 400 —hurdles; Kaitlyn Bailey Smith McInerney100 hurdles; 800; Third Place — Doc Walker 110 hurdles; Shane Thompson both the 800 and the 1,600. Lucy Matthews high jump. FourthJames PlaceHiott — 1600; Hugh Wilson McLaurin Frericha 110 400; Shiela Dickerson Anne-Marie Torchia 100, 200; Breland hurdles; Alex McLeod 800; Luke Kinney Grey Holler won the high JonesFourth 400 Place hurdles; — Emma Bailey Bradley McInerney 100 hurdles; 800; William Cooper 400 hurdles; Brown Osteen Mary Jones 400 hurdles, high jump; Sarah triplelong jump; jump; Chandler Nathan Drakeford Scott triple pole jump; vault. Apply For Credit Online At: www.boylebhph.com jump. Lucy Matthews high jump. Fifth Place — Haile McElveen 3200; Jagger FourthSonntag Place long — Emma jump; BradleyNatalie Ford100 hurdles; triple Grey Holler discus. jump; Ellie Spencer pole vault. HerbertFourth Place 110 hurdles;— Hugh McLaurinHugh McLaurin 110 hurdles; 400; Also winning was the 4x800 Mary Jones 400 hurdles, high jump; Sarah Caleb Howle 200; Wise Segars triple jump. SonntagFifth Place long —Sarah jump; Sonntag Natalie Ford100 hurdles, triple Alex McLeod 800; Luke Kinney triple jump; BUY HERE relay team of Duncan James, jump;400 hurdles; Ellie Spencer Owings pole Holler vault. 800; Anna Nathan Drakeford pole vault. Hays Shuler 200; Lucy Matthews long LAURENCEFifth Place — Haile MANNING McElveen 3200; Jagger Alex Jackson, Michael Tow- Fifth Place —Sarah Sonntag 100 hurdles, 400 First Place — Grayson Gamble discus (128- PAY HERE hurdles;jump; Chandler Owings HollerPatrick 800; triple Anna jump. Hays Herbert 110 hurdles; Hugh McLaurin 400; ery and Mathes and the 4x400 09.0),Caleb shot Howle put 200; (45-04.50). Wise Segars triple jump. Shuler 200; Lucy Matthews long jump; Third Place — AJ Nelson 3200. 347 Broad Street team of Doc Walker, Hugh ChandlerLAURENCE Patrick MANNING triple jump. First Place —Kate Johnson discus (95-08). FourthLAURENCE Place — MANNINGJonathan Griffin 100; AJ Sumter, SC McLaurin, Sumter Cooper LAURENCEThird Place — MANNINGSarah Faye Turner 3200; NelsonFirst Place 1600. — Grayson Gamble discus (128- Audrey Bennett 1600; Kate Johnson shot Fifth09.0), Place shot — put AJ (45-04.50).Nelson 800. Boyle 773-BHPH (2474) First Place —Kate Johnson discus (95-08). and Graham Van Patten. Third Place — AJ Nelson 3200. B4 | FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 OBITUARIES THE SUMTER ITEM

LORETTA SALOME A. LEWIS Davis, Wendell Brunson and Interment will follow at St. The family will receive rel- MILDRED T. ANTHONY Funeral services for Loret- Rodney Peebles. Phillip RUME Church Ceme- atives and friends at the BISHOPVILLE — Mildred ta Salome Alexander Lewis In addition to her parents, tery, Pinewood. home, 1532 Copley Drive, T. Anthony entered eternal will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat- she was preceded in death by Viewing will be held from 1 Sumter. rest on Thursday, April 11, urday at St. her husband, James "Jim" to 7 p.m. today at King-Fields Wake services will be held 2019, at McLeod Hospice Luke AME Mack; three daughters, Sallie Mortuary. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Satur- House, Florence. Church, 2355 N. Mack, Lillie "Sis" Mack and Ms. Lawson day in the John Wesley Wil- The family is receiving St. Paul Church Frances Mack Amos; three will be placed in liams Sr. Memorial Chapel, friends and relatives at the Road, Sumter, brothers, Author Wilson, Wil- the church at Williams Funeral Home Inc., residence, 606 W. Cedar Lane, with the Rev. lie Wilson and Nathaniel Wil- noon on Satur- 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Bishopville. George Brown son; and two sisters, Ida Wil- day until the Celebration of life services Funeral arrangements are officiating. In- son Gregg and Rose Ann Har- hour of service. will be held at 2 p.m. on Sun- incomplete and will be an- LEWIS terment will fol- vin. The family is day at John Wesley Williams nounced by Wilson Funeral low at the Funeral services will be LAWSON receiving friends Sr. Memorial Chapel, Wil- Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- church cemetery. held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at at the home of liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 ville. The public may view from 2 Salem Chapel & Heritage her mother, Geneva Lawson, N. Main St., Sumter, with the to 5 p.m. today at Palmer Me- Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., 1959 Lillie Martin Road, Sum- Rev. James Duirdeen officiat- JOHN ARTHUR SULLIVAN JR. morial Chapel, Sumter. Sumter, SC 29150 with the merton. ing, eulogist. John Arthur Sullivan Jr., Mrs. Lewis will be placed in Rev. Dr. Dwayne Bruce offici- Ms. Lawson’s mortal frame The procession will leave at husband of Andrea James the church at 1 p.m. on Satur- ating. Interment will follow is peacefully resting in the 1:20 p.m. from the home. Sullivan, departed this life on day for further viewing until at Beulah AME Church Cem- professional care of King- Services directed by the Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in the hour of service. etery Fields Mortuary, Summerton, management and staff of Wil- Sumter. Loretta transitioned on Sat- The family will receive (803) 485-5039. www.king- liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 He was born on Jan. 11, urday, April 6, 2019, at NHC friends at the home, 50 Idaho fieldsmortuary.com N. Main St., Sumter. Online 1945, in Greenville, to the late HealthCare in Sumter. Drive, Sumter, SC 29153. memorial messages may be John Sr. and Evelyn Payden Born in Mayesville, she Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. MALLORY D. RICHARDSON SR. sent to the family at williams- Sullivan. was the seventh of eight chil- Main St., Sumter, is in charge Mallory D. Richardson Sr. [email protected]. Visit Funeral services are incom- dren born to the late Sylvia of arrangements. was born on Nov. 12, 1966, in us on the web at www.Wil- plete and will be announced Elizabeth Witherspoon Alex- Online memorials may be Sumter, to the late Jerry Dun- liamsFuneralHomeInc.com. later by Whites Mortuary ander and State Alexander. sent to the family at jobsmor- ham and Rudine LLC. She was also the widow of [email protected] or visit us on Richardson DAVID LEE FELDER John Phillip Lewis. Loretta, the web at www.jobsmortuary. Green. David Lee "Gas" Felder, 55, RANDAL SWINTON in former years, attended net. In addition to departed this earthly life on Randal Swinton, 58, hus- and graduated from Mayes- his parents, he Saturday, April 6, 2019. band of Deborah Goodman ville Institute, Mayesville. DIANE MARIE WELCH was preceded in Funeral services will be Swinton, departed this life on Upon graduation, she attend- A memorial service for death by his son, held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Thursday, April 11, 2019, at ed and graduated from Mor- Diane Marie Welch will be Mallory "Lil’ Clarendon School District 1 his residence. ris College in Sumter. She held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at RICHARDSON Mallory" Rich- Community Resource Center, He was born on Sept. 2, relocated to Brooklyn, New First United Pen- ardson; stepfa- former Scott’s Branch Middle 1960, in Sumter, a son of Roos- York, and began a career in tecostal ther, Leroy Green; a brother, School, 1154 Fourth St., Sum- evelt and Naomi Frierson cosmetology. Later, she was Church,14 Tyrone Richardson; and two merton, with the Rev. Antonio Swinton. employed by the New York Plowden Mill sisters, Anitra D. Green and Green officiating. The family will receive City Board of Education Di- Road, Sumter, Kathy D. Benjamin. Viewing will be held from 1 friends at the home, 1030 vision of Special Education, with Pastor He departed this earthly to 6 p.m. today at the funeral Atlas Road, Apartment 117, until she retired in May of Theron D. Smith life on Thursday, April 4, home. Columbia, SC 29209 and the 1984. Loretta and John relo- officiating. 2019, in Chester, Pennsylva- Online condolences may be home of his mother, 10 Kent cated to Sumter after retire- WELCH Diane was nia. sent to www.summertonfuner- Circle, Sumter, SC 29150. ment. They reaffiliated with called to eternal He leaves to cherish his lov- alhome.com Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. St. Luke AME Church and rest on Saturday, March 30, ing memory: a son, Mallory Funeral arrangements are Main St., Sumter, is in charge were faithful members. 2019, at her residence in Dal- Richardson; three brothers, entrusted to Summerton Fu- of arrangements. Loretta was preceded in zell. Jasper (Gwenevere) Green, neral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke death by her parents; her hus- Born in Utica, New York, Daryl (Nikosha) Dunham and St., Summerton, (803) 485- FRANK LEE JACKSON band, John; and six siblings, she was a daughter of the Tyrone Dunham; stepmother, 3755. Frank Lee "Ray" Jackson, Robert Isaac, Susan Virginia, late Robert Patrick Bristol Rosa Humes Dunham; god- 68, was born on Jan. 28, 1951, Carl, Julia Viola, State and and Betty Jane Bristol. Diane mother, Lorraine Payne; spe- FLORENTINA C. DEPRA in Clarendon County, a son John; and a loving cousin and was a graduate of Chadwicks cial friend, Juanita Plaza; and Florentina C. Depra, age 80, of the late James H. Sr. and caregiver, Samuel James High School Class of 1976 a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, beloved wife of Dr. Rogelio D. Ethel Davis Jackson. He de- Pringle of Sumter. and, thereafter, enlisted in nephews, other relatives and Depra, died on Thursday, parted this life on Monday, Survivors include one sis- the United States Air Force. friends. April 11, 2019, at her resi- April 8, 2019, at Prisma ter, Gladys Bates of Upper On a tour to Spain, she met Funeral services will be dence. Health Tuomey Hospital in Marlboro, Maryland; and a Frederick Welch, who was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Arrangements will be an- Sumter. host of other relatives and also serving in the Air Force. Friendship Missionary Bap- nounced by Bullock Funeral Frank, affectionately friends. They were united in holy tist Church, 182 S. Pike St. Home of Sumter. known as "Ray Jackson," was The family would like to matrimony and to this loving East, Sumter, with the Rev. educated in the public extend heartfelt gratitude union two daughters were Auriel Hill, pastor, and the schools of Sumter County and thanks to her nieces, Lo- born, Keesha and Cherita. Rev. Vernon Holland officiat- and graduated from Manning retta Bates of Upper Marl- While serving in the military, ing. Training Center Class of boro and Barbara Stuckey of she attended the University A public viewing will be 1969. He continued his educa- Sumter. of Maryland, College Europe, held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at tion and became a certified Condolences may be made and did further studies at the mortuary. auto mechanic. He taught on her tribute page found at Central Carolina Technical The family is receiving ROBERT BENJAMIN FRYER III auto mechanics at Central www.PalmerMemorialChapel. College in Sumter. After serv- friends at 21 Gerald St., Sum- Carolina Technical College com. ing 22 years in the Air Force, ter. BISHOPVILLE — Robert for more than three years. He Professional services ren- she retired and began a ca- Services entrusted to "Bobby" Benjamin Fryer III, loved auto repairs with a pas- dered by Palmer Memorial reer in Civil Service at Shaw Whites Mortuary LLC. 42, husband of Leslie Qualls sion. Chapel Inc. Air Force Base. Diane was a Fryer, died on Wednesday, Ray Jackson leaves to member of First United Pen- BARBARA ANN MACK April 10, 2019, at McLeod Hos- cherish his memories: his tecostal Church and previ- Barbara Ann Mack, 64, de- pice House in Florence. companion, Stephanie ously attended St. Mark Four parted this life on Wednesday, Born in Sumter, he was a son Black; two daughters, Vian- Bridges Baptist Church in April 10, 2019, at Prisma of Robert Benjamin Fryer II na (Jewel) Black of the Dalzell. She volunteered with Health Richland Hospital in and Shirley Chambers Fryer. home and Samantha (Corne- many organizations includ- Columbia. Mr. Fryer was a member of lius) Benjamin of Charles- ing United Ministries, Relay She was born on Jan. 6, Sumter Baptist Temple and ton; one son, Shane Black of for Life, the American Cancer 1955, in Sumter, a daughter of was a self-employed welder. Sumter; four brothers, LILLIE MAE WILSON MACK Society and the First United Carrie Mouzone McLeod and Surviving are his parents of Ervin (Queen) Jackson, Pentecostal Church Care the late Dave McLeod. Sumter; his wife of Bishop- Samuel Jackson, David Lillie Mae Wilson Mack Group. The family will receive ville; four sons, Austin, Land- (Lyndia) Jackson and Josiah was born on Jan. 10, 1923, in Survivors include her hus- friends at the home, 107 E. on, Rylan and Owen Fryer, all (Karita) Jackson; a special Lee County, the eldest of five band, Frederick Welch; two Red Bay Road, Sumter, SC of the home; a daughter, sister-in-law, Barbara Jack- siblings to the daughters, Keesha Welch and 29150. Sarah Fryer of the home; and son; 17 grandchildren; a best late Lucious and Cherita Welch (Nathaniel) Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. a sister, Renee Fryer of Sum- friend, Joseph "Joe" Holmes; Sallie Durant Hardy; five grandchildren, Main St., Sumter, is in charge ter. a godson, John (Roc) Lewis Wilson. She de- Ariana Welch, Neveah Hardy, of arrangements. He was preceded in death Jr.; and a host of nieces, parted her Niyelle Hardy, Nyzaiah Hardy by a brother, Jamie Fryer. nephews, other relatives and earthly life and and Kenidee Welch; mother- BOBBIE JO WALKER Funeral services will be friends. entered her in-law, Barbara Welch; and a Bobbie Jo King Walker, af- held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at He was preceded in death heavenly home host of other relatives, in-laws fectionately known as "Put- Sumter Baptist Temple with by three sisters, Minnie Bris- MACK on Tuesday, and friends. ney," 57, departed this earthly the Rev. Michael Westmore- bone, Mary Ann Session and April 9, 2019. Condolences may be made life on Thursday, April 4, 2019, land and the Rev. Chris She- Ruth Jackson; three broth- Mrs. Lillie was educated in on her tribute page found at at Prisma Health Tuomey pler officiating. Burial will be ers, Henry, Daniel and Timo- the public schools of Sumter www.PalmerMemorialChapel. Hospital. at Sumter Cemetery. thy Jackson; two nephews, County. At an early age, she com. Born on Feb. 28, 1962, in Pallbearers will be John ZeBrian and Windon Jack- accepted Jesus Christ as her Professional services ren- Waynesboro, Georgia, she was Ray Hicks, Jason Geddings, son; and one niece, Adrian Lord and Savior. Her Chris- dered by Palmer Memorial a daughter of the late Johnnie David Garcia, Sammy Du- Blanding. tian life began at Beulah Chapel Inc. Charles King and Curley Baby Bose, Jonathan Matear and Public viewing will be held AME Church in Sumter for Bines. Putney moved to Flori- Rick Bright. from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday several years. She later da with her parents in the late The family will receive at Job's Mortuary. joined Greater St. Paul Non- 1960s, where she thrived as a friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today Mr. Jackson will be placed denominational Church in child. She attended Stranham at Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- in the church at 2 p.m. on Sumter, where she served as High School in Fort Lauder- neral Home. Sunday for viewing until the a faithful and devoted mem- dale. She worked at Morrison Memorials may be made to hour of service. ber. Cafeteria as a food line work- Sumter Baptist Temple, 2295 Funeral services will be She leaves to cherish her er. Harper St., Sumter, SC 29153. held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at memories: five children, Re- JACQUELINE LAWSON She is survived by her lov- Online condolences may be Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- becca Mack, Ethel Cabbage- ing husband of 28 years, sent to www.sumterfunerals. ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, stalk, Carolyn (Russell) Cam- Jacqueline Lawson, 58, died Larry Walker; two sons, Mi- com. SC 29150 with the Rev. Eugene eron, Josephine Mack and on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at chael Moore (Angela) and Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Winn. Jimmy (Gloria) Mack, all of McLeod Regional Medical Charlie Moore; one brother, neral Home & Crematory, 221 The family will receive Sumter; a devoted family Center, Florence. Tommie King (Phyllis); seven Broad St., Sumter, is in charge friends at 1023 Manning Road, friend, Willie Wright; 16 She was born on Thursday, sisters, Kella M. Stanley of the arrangements, (803) Sumter, SC 29150. grandchildren; 14 great- Aug. 3, 1961, in Philadelphia, (John), Charlie Maud Reeves, 775-9386. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. grandchildren; five great- to Geneva Lawson and the JoEvelyn King, Janie Howard Main St., Sumter, is in charge great-grandchildren; and a late Wendell Lawson. (James), Oney Lovell (An- of arrangements. host of nieces, nephews, other Funeral services will be drew), Hattie Duirden (James Online memorials may be relatives and friends. 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BY SHARRON HALEY Randolph Garrett Jr. Special to The Sumter Item Memorial Highway stretches from exit 102 On March 20, State Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, north to exit 119, a D-Manning, introduced a resolution naming stretch of the inter- a portion of Interstate 95 for the late Ran- state that Garrett pa- dolph L. Garrett Jr., who died in August 2018. trolled regularly when A 30-plus year veteran of law enforcement, he was a patrol officer Garrett served for two terms as Clarendon with the Clarendon County Sheriff. He is remembered as a lov- County Sheriff’s Of- ing husband and father, devoted brother, fice. peacemaker and “a cop’s cop” by his family, Johnson thanked friends and fellow law enforcement officers. Rep. Robert L. Ridge- Following Garrett’s death, Sumter County RANDY GARRETT way III for “helping Sheriff Anthony Dennis called Garrett a the resolution move “true friend” and a selfless servant.” smoothly through the “I am honored to have this opportunity to House.” He also thanked all of his colleagues bestow this very well-deserved honor upon in the Senate for voting in favor of the reso- Sheriff Garrett,” Johnson said Thursday af- lution. ternoon. “This highway dedication insures The resolution naming the portion of the that his life and legacy will be remembered north-south thoroughfare in honor of Gar- forever.” rett was adopted by the Senate on March 26 The portion of I-95 that will be named the and then adopted by the House on April 10. PHOTO PROVIDED BY STATE SEN. KEVIN L. JOHNSON Seen is a resolution to name a portion of I-95 after Randolph L. Gar- Briefs rett Jr., who served as Clarendon County Sheriff. Blessing of animals The dinner and discussion CDC Housing packager, Pa- will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. mela Clavon-Brunson, who Travel with PAT TOURS in 2019 planned for April 13 Registration is required be- will share valuable informa- NO WEB PAGE-Bus tours start in Manning SUMMERTON — The Town cause of limited space. RSVP tion concerning ownership of Summerton 4 MAIN and A to McLeod Reservations and even if you have credit chal- $SULO 12$+¶6$5. .HQWXFN\ 'HSRVLWHDFK Second Chance Animal Shel- Scheduling at (843) 777-2005. lenges or other issues. 62/'287SS6 meals, Tickets to Ark & ter will host Blessing of Ani- Creation Museum, 3 nights hotel lodging. Pickups mals from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lions Club Annual Fish Community Health Fair in Manning and Florence. April 13 at 4 MAIN, 4 Main St. All animals are welcome to Fry is on April 25 scheduled for May 3-5 0D\ 1,$*$5$)$//6217$5,2&$1$'$ this free event that will in- MANNING — The Man- MANNING — A Communi- 'HSRVLWSSSSCruise to the Falls, 4 clude music, light refresh- ning Lions Club Annual Fish ty Health Fair will be held dinners (one at Skylon Tower overlooking the ments, pet supplies, food Fry will help kick off the 2019 May 3-5 at the Maranatha truck, professional photogra- Striped Bass Festival from SDA Church, 314 W. Huggins Falls), Niagara on the Lake and more. phy and more. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 25 at St. On May 3, a seminar will 0D\-XQH&$1$',$152&.,(675$,162/'287 The Very Rev. John Burwell, Manning Restaurant, 476 N. be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. On 'HSRVLWSS  SS rector of The Church of the Brooks St. May 4, seminars will be held Pre-night Vancouver, excursion Glacier Ice Redeemer in Orangeburg, will Tickets are $8 per person from 9:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. preside over the ceremony. with children 12 and under Screenings and activities will Explorer, Hotels, Train, guide fees. Airfare to/from eating free. Tickets are avail- be held from 12:45 to 5 p.m. A Charleston, Women’s health dinner, able from any Lions member panel and question and an- or at the door. swer session will be held $XJXVW-8 12$+¶6$5. .HQWXFN\ 'HSRVLWSS discussion is April 25 Free Housing Seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The (FBC-SUMTER) $485 pp 6 meals, Tickets to Ark MANNING — McLeod closing seminar will be held & Creation Museum, 3 nights Lodging. Pickups Health is hosting a dinner set for May 11 from 6:40 to 8 p.m. On May 5, Manning, Sumter & Florence. and discussion about wom- Persons interested in home a healthy cooking demonstra- en’s health from 5 to 8 p.m. ownership are encouraged to tion will be held from 10 a.m. August 15-23 ALASKA CRUISE – new ship – OVATION OF April 25 at Central Carolina attend the free Housing Semi- until noon. The fair will fea- 7+(6($6 5&&/  SS Technical College F.E. Du- nar from 10 a.m. to noon Sat- ture prizes, food and fun for $300 deposit pp. Prenight-Seattle, Airfare to/from Bose Campus, 3351 Sumter urday, May 11, at The Council all ages. Charleston SC Balconies ONLY. SOLD OUT Highway. on Aging, 206 S. Church St. For more information, con- Free physical breast exams The workshop is sponsored tact Phyllis Lawson at (706) *Sept. 9-12 COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA. will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. by the Clarendon County 405-9204. 'HSRVLWSS  SS Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown Settlements. Upgraded Hotel booked in the heart Pets of the week of Colonial Williamsburg, Shuttle services for the Scarlett is a 3- or 4-year-old, brown-and-tan area. 3 dinners, 1 lunch, 3 breakfasts. female husky mix. She is current on all of her Sept 17-24 NATIONAL PARKS/CANYONS TOUR vaccinations and has been spayed, but she pp Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon & Zion tested positive for heartworms. Scarlett is currently on the slow-kill heartworm treat- National Park. Airfare to/from Charleston SC, 11 ment and will need to continue heartworm meals.fully escorted tour, gratuities included. Last treatment once adopted. She is a sweet girl night lodging in Las Vegas. Deposit: $300 pp who loves to play and is active. Scarlett loves Sept. 30 A TASTE OF CHARLESTON attention and will let you pet her all day. 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WE 68 166 Mama June: From Not to Hot Mama June: From Not to Hot Mama June: From Not to Hot (N) Bridezillas “DIYZilla & JerseyZilla” (N) Mama June: From Not to Hot Bridezillas WGNA 8 172 ›› “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009, Action) Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, will.i.am. ›› “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009, Action) Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, will.i.am. Married ... With New Netflix comedy ‘Special’ is anything but BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH media innovator Joseph Pulit- Now streaming on Netflix, zer. the comedy “Special” offers a A Hungarian immigrant who new twist. Rather than cast a served in the American Civil big star as the subject of a con- War, Pulitzer energized the St. fessional memoir, let the au- Louis Press Dispatch newspa- thor play himself. Ryan (Ryan per before turning the New O’Connell) is a gay man in his York World into the most domi- late 20s who walks with a kind nant newspaper of the late 19th of shuffling limp due to cere- century. bral palsy. Under Pulitzer, the World tai- His big chance to move out of lored stories to immigrant his old house and the smother- readers, championing the ing care of his loving mom, working poor over the gilded Karen (Jessica Hecht), is an un- set. He introduced powerful paid internship at a humor graphics and pretty much in- blog called “Eggwoke.” Before vented the comic strip before getting there, Ryan is hit by a being out-sensationalized by car, and Eggwoke sheds its publisher William Randolph ironic humor pieces for cringe- Hearst. worthy “content” about per- The World would flounder sonal traumas. after Pulitzer’s death in 1911, Everybody at Eggwoke be- but before its 1931 demise, it in- lieves that Ryan’s physical troduced another great tradi- twitches were caused by his ac- tion: the crossword puzzle. cident. It’s liberating for him to In full disclosure, I once be defined as “normal” in that worked for a legacy of Pulit- way. zer’s New York World. Created RICHARD CARTWRIGHT / ABC He’s befriended by Kim in 1868 for editors and fact- Randall Park, left, stars as Louis Huang and Lucille Soong as Grandma Huang in the “No Apology Neces- (Punam Patel), the site’s star checkers, The World Almanac sary” season finale episode of “Fresh Off the Boat,” airing at 8 p.m. today on ABC. blogger, who mines her plus- became an annual best seller. It sized figure for “empowering” was where you went to “look it material. With her encourage- up” before the internet was in- satire “Dr. Strangelove or: How I ment, Ryan develops some con- vented. Learned to Stop Worrying and fidence. Love the Bomb” (8 p.m., TCM) For a comedy based on a and the 1979 Washington satire “real” story, “Special” seems TONIGHT’S SEASON FINALES “Being There” (9:45 p.m.). terribly familiar. Its tales of • Fame finds Eddie on “Fresh awkward dorks amid perfect Off the Boat” (8 p.m., ABC, TV- bodies recalls the Freeform PG). SERIES NOTES comedy “Alone Together.” An • College confusion on Refugees face pursuers on awkward 20something leaving “Speechless” (8:30 p.m., ABC, “MacGyver” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) parental orbit to flounder at a TV-PG). * On two episodes of “Whose sketchy media company Line Is It Anyway?” (CW, r, TV- sounds like Hulu’s “Shrill.” All 14), Keegan-Michael Key (8 three comedies feature painful TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS p.m.), Heather Anne Campbell pool parties. They also embroi- • Patterson’s dad returns on (8:30 p.m.) * A slab of evidence der the well-worn theme of “Blindspot” (8 p.m., NBC, TV- on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, doormat millennials groveling 14). TV-14). for the approval of psychopath- • Lost in translation on “Last ic editors and publishers, some- Man Standing” (8 p.m., Fox, r, thing also seen in AMC’s re- TV-PG). LATE NIGHT cent “Dietland.” • Margaret’s daughter needs Paul Giamatti, Sen. Doug You can’t say Ryan can’t play help on “The Cool Kids” (8:30 Jones, Aparna Nancherla and Ryan. But even his goofy, vir- p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ginal sweetness seems strange- • Gambling debts and desper- are on “The Late Show With Ste- ly familiar. At times, I won- ate acts on “The Blacklist” (9 phen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS, dered if he weren’t being p.m., NBC, TV-14). r) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes played by the ubiquitous comic • A rapist may have been set Ethan Hawke, Kate del Castillo Andy Daly, who has made a ca- up on “Proven Innocent” (9 p.m., and Ronny Chieng on “The To- reer parodying delusionally Fox, TV-14). night Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * earnest white guys. • “20/20” (9 p.m., ABC) recalls Jordan Peele, Phoebe Waller- Produced by Jim Parsons, actress Rebecca Schaeffer, mur- Bridge and Action Bronson “Special” episodes run less dered in 1989 by a “fan.” visit “Late Night With Seth Mey- than 15 minutes long. • Danny cooperates with an ers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Ste- • Anybody who thinks charg- old foe on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., phen Merchant, Kate Walsh es of “fake news” and acrimo- CBS, TV-14). and Natalie Prass appear on 33 West Liberty Street • Sumter • (803) 773-7789 ny between the press and presi- “The Late Late Show With James dents are “new,” doesn’t know Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS, r). 18 N. 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The Queen’s Garden: Queen’s Garden Father Brown “The Theatre of the Doc Martin “Mysterious Ways” Wedding The Forsyte Saga Fleur decides to marry Austin City Limits “Brandi Carlile” Brandi Bluegrass Under- WRJA ; 11 14 spans 39 acres. Invisible” Cast member is suspected of plans continue. Michael Mont. Carlile performs. ground “Lettuce” murderer. NASCAR RaceDay NASCAR Monster Energy Series Toyota Owners 400. From Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va. (N) (Live) Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Ring of Honor WACH Y 6 6 (N) (Live) Back “Los Toros Mexican Restaurant” An Wrestling (N) attempt to revamp Los Toros. Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Saving Hope “Kiss Me Goodbye” Alex’s Leverage “The 10 Li’l Grifters Job” The The Listener “The Fugitive” The team Dateline Dateline WKTC Ø 4 22 Kyle is a guest on “House of Tutor” spirit goes on a journey. (Part 2 of 2) team races to find a killer. must find a treasure. (DVS) Ryan’s podcast. 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A boozy singer finds a way to change her life. Brown. A high-school basketball coach pushes his team to excel. (5:44) ››› “I Love You, Man” (2009) (:14) ›› “Vacation” (2015, Comedy) Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo. Rusty Griswold and (:22) ›› “Get Hard” (2015, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Craig T. Nelson. A BRAVO 47 181 Paul Rudd, Jason Segel. Premiere. family take a road trip to Walley World. prison-bound millionaire asks a black man for advice. CNBC 35 84 (6:00) NHL Hockey Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators. (N) (Live) Undercover Boss “AdvantaClean” Undercover Boss “True Value” Undercover Boss “Phenix Salon INC.” Undercover Boss CNN 3 80 The Axe Files With David Axelrod (N) CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta (N) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Chasing Life (6:50) ›› “Happy Gilmore” (1996) Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald. A powerful ›› “We’re the Millers” (2013, Comedy) Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Will Poulter. A dealer goes to ›› “Little Nicky” (2000, Comedy) Adam COM 57 136 swing convinces a hockey player he can join the PGA tour. Mexico with a fake family to score drugs. Sandler, Patricia Arquette. Raven’s Home Raven’s Home “Adventures in Babysitting” (2016) Sabrina Carpenter. Baby (:45) Sydney to Fast Layne (Part (:35) Coop & Cami Andi Mack Sydney to the Max Bizaardvark DISN 18 200 sitters and children spend a wild night in the city. the Max 2 of 8) Ask the World DSC 42 103 Sinkholes: Swallowed Alive Sinkholes: Swallowed Alive Sinkholes: Swallowed Alive Sinkholes: Swallowed Alive Sinkholes: Swallowed Alive Sinkholes ESPN 26 35 NBA Basketball UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2 - Prelims (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) ESPN2 27 39 SportsCenter (N) (Live) College Hockey NCAA Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) SportsCenter Special Formula 1 Racing FOOD 40 109 Worst Cooks in America Worst Cooks in America Worst Cooks in America Worst Cooks in America Worst Cooks in America Worst Cooks FOXN 37 90 Life, Liberty & Levin Watters’ World (N) Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) The Greg Gutfeld Show (N) Watters’ World Justice Judge (6:10) ››› “Ratatouille” (2007) Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm. Animated. A (8:50) ››› “The Incredibles” (2004, Children’s) Voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jack- ››› “Gremlins” (1984, Fantasy) Zach FREE 20 131 French rat enjoys good food and longs to become a chef. son. Animated. A former superhero gets back into action. Galligan, Phoebe Cates. FSS 21 47 Atlanta Pregame MLS Soccer Atlanta United FC at New England Revolution. (N) (Live) Postgame SportsMoney Running MLS Soccer Atlanta United FC at New England Revolution. (6:00) “The Story of Us” (2019) Maggie “Bottled With Love” (2019, Romance) Bethany Joy Lenz, Andrew Walker. Premiere. “Love at First Dance” (2018, Romance) Niall Matter, Becca Tobin, Cecilia Deacon. “All for Love” HALL 52 183 Lawson, Sam Page. A fisherman finds a bottle containing a love letter. Sparks fly between a dance instructor and a wealthy bachelor. (2017) Sara Rue. HGTV 39 112 Fixer Upper Love It or List It “Community Calling” Love It or List It Love It or List It House Hunters Hunters Int’l Love It or List It HIST 45 110 (5:00) ››› “American Sniper” ››› “Hacksaw Ridge” (2016) Andrew Garfield. Medic Desmond Doss becomes a hero during World War II. (:05) American Pickers (DVS) Hacksaw Ridge Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Enti- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A Law & Order: Spe- ION 13 18 “Disrobed” A judge is murdered. Unsolved sexual assault case. tled” Complicated murder case. detectives search for rapist. pregnant woman is murdered. cial Victims Unit (6:00) “I Am Elizabeth Smart” (2017) “Secrets in a Small Town” (2019, Drama) Kate Drummond, Rya Kihlstedt, Al Mukad- (:05) “Girl in the Bunker” (2017, Suspense) Julia Lalonde, Henry Thomas, Moira (12:01) “Secrets in LIFE 50 145 Alana Boden, Skeet Ulrich. am. Premiere. A mother’s worst nightmare comes true. Kelly. A young woman is kidnapped and held in a bunker. a Small Town” MSNBC 36 92 Hardball With Chris Matthews All In With Chris Hayes The Rachel Maddow Show The Last Word The 11th Hour With Brian Williams The Beat With NICK 16 210 The Loud House The Loud House Game Shakers (N) Cousins for Life Knight Squad (N) SpongeBob The Office The Office Friends (:35) Friends (12:10) Friends PARMT 64 153 (5:00) ››› “Creed” (2015) ››› “Creed” (2015) Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone. Rocky Balboa mentors Apollo Creed’s son. ››› “Rocky II” (1979, Drama) Sylvester Stallone. (6:30) ›› “The Mechanic” (2011) Jason Statham. An elite hit- ›› “47 Ronin” (2013, Adventure) Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano. Outcast samurai Alien News Desk Futurama “Law & Futurama SYFY 58 152 man teaches his deadly trade to an apprentice. seek revenge on a treacherous overlord. (DVS) (N) Oracle” (5:00) ›› “Man of Steel” (2013) Henry The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Full Frontal With The Last O.G. ›› “Bad Words” TBS 24 156 Cavill, Amy Adams. (DVS) Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Samantha Bee (DVS) (2014) (6:00) ››› “Seven Brides for Seven ›››› “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952, Musical Comedy) Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds. ›››› “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939, Comedy-Drama) James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude TCM 49 186 Brothers” (1954, Musical) Howard Keel. A silent-film star falls in love with a Hollywood newcomer. (DVS) Rains. An idealistic young man wades into hot political waters. (DVS) TLC 43 157 Trading Spaces Trading Spaces (N) Nate & Jeremiah by Design (:02) Outdaughtered (:02) Trading Spaces Trading Spaces (6:00) › “Law Abiding Citizen” (2009) ›› “The Accountant” (2016, Suspense) Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons. An agent tracks an ›› “Contraband” (2012, Action) Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster. A TNT 23 158 Jamie Foxx. (DVS) accountant who works for criminals. (DVS) former smuggler finds he has to get back in the game. (DVS) TRUTV 38 129 Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers TV LAND 55 161 Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens (5:00) ›› “The Magnificent Seven” ›› “San Andreas” (2015, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario. A rescue pilot must ›› “London Has Fallen” (2016, Action) Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart. A Secret USA 25 132 (2016) Denzel Washington. save his family after an earthquake. (DVS) Service agent must save the captive U.S. president. (DVS) WE 68 166 Criminal Minds “Limelight” Criminal Minds “Damaged” Criminal Minds “A Higher Power” Criminal Minds “Elephant’s Memory” Criminal Minds J.J. meets a colleague. Criminal Minds WGNA 8 172 Blue Bloods “Samaritan” Blue Bloods “Privilege” Blue Bloods “Officer Down” Blue Bloods “What You See” Gone “Don’t Go” Person of Interest Is ‘Game of Thrones’ a symbol of TV’s divided audience?

BY KEVIN McDONOUGH • Henry Chase emerges on Fire and ice indeed! The ar- the season finale of “God rival of NHL playoffs (see Friended Me” (8 p.m., CBS, TV- highlights below) and the PG). eighth and final season of • Competitors face deep “Game of Thrones” (9 p.m. Sun- cuts on “World of Dance” (8 day, HBO, TV-MA) have noth- p.m., NBC, TV-PG). ing to do with each other. But • A prison break on “Super- they share similarities. girl” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG). Both attract a passionate • Villanelle seeks shelter on audience who care deeply “Killing Eve” (8 p.m., AMC, about their outcomes. At the BBC America, TV-14). same time, both mean abso- • The Super Bowl inspires a lutely nothing to a large num- gambling geyser on the sea- ber of non-viewers. son finale of “Action” (8 p.m., To listen to fans of “Game Showtime, TV-MA). of Thrones” or its promoters • Demons and binges don’t — or to a large group of tele- mix on “Charmed” (9 p.m., vision critics who behave as CW, r, TV-14). if they’re the show’s promot- • Peter tries to rattle Diana ers — it is simply the most on “A Discovery of Witches” (9 important pop cultural event p.m., AMC, BBC America, of the year. Maybe the centu- TV-14). ry! It’s certainly a big deal to • Elizabeth prepares her HBO, and inarguably a fan- candidacy on “Madam Secre- tastically expensive spectacle. tary” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). And it obviously needs no • Ruby pushes boundaries touting from this quarter. HELEN SLOANE / HBO on “Good Girls” (10 p.m., NBC, At the same time, it’s a Kit Harington, left, stars as Jon Snow and Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in “Game of Thrones,” begin- TV-14). show about imaginary king- ning its eighth and final season at 9 p.m. Sunday on HBO. • Jonah’s choice of words doms, made-up languages invites scrutiny on “Veep” and magical dragons. Exactly “House of Cards”). Under- The new series “Chasing Life covers a bottle containing a (10:30 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). the kind of material that stand from the outset, this is With Dr. Sanjay Gupta” (9 p.m. heartfelt note from a lovelorn some find extremely skippa- not a musical. Saturday, CNN) will visit six lady in the 2019 romance ble. Seen recently in the beauti- countries over as many epi- “Bottled With Love” (8 p.m., CULT CHOICE The popularity of “Game of fully produced 2018 biopic sodes to discover how people Hallmark, TV-G). A desperate press agent Thrones” coincides with the “Collette,” Dominic West in other societies address • A young woman’s attitude (Tony Curtis) handles the rise of comic books as the (“The Affair,” “The Wire”) aging, stress, health care and toward her casual boyfriend personal dirty work of a pow- most common source for stars as the conflicted ex-con- the work-life balance. changes when she discovers erful columnist (Burt Lan- blockbuster films. Part of the vict and fugitive Jean First up, Gupta travels to his Singapore family’s status caster) in the quotable 1957 appeal of genre fiction and Valjean. David Oyelowo Japan, home of one of the and wealth in the 2018 ro- drama “Sweet Smell of Suc- Comic-Con culture is their (“Selma”) portrays his pursu- world’s largest cities, to see mantic comedy “Crazy Rich cess” (6 p.m. Sunday, TCM, combination of popularity er, Javert, and Lily Collins how residents cope with Asians” (8 p.m., HBO). TV-PG). and exclusivity. Readers, fans portrays the innocent seam- stress. He’ll also visit the is- • A mother worries when and viewers love them more stress Fantine. land of Okinawa, a place her daughter vanishes in the precisely because so many A tale of overlapping melo- called “Land of the Immor- 2019 shocker “Secrets in a Small SATURDAY SERIES other people don’t “get” them. dramas, “Miserables” weaves tals,” because of the longevi- Town” (8 p.m., Lifetime, TV- “NBA Countdown” (8 p.m., I write this, not to knock a tale of cruelty and redemp- ty of its population. 14). Not to be confused with ABC) * Fellow Marines be- “Game” or its viewers, but to tion, love and indifference in Over its course, “Chasing “Girl in a Bunker” (10 p.m., Life- come opposing counsel on celebrate a medium that has post-Napoleonic France. An Life” will discuss heart time, TV-14), from 2017. “The Code” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV- so many choices that one can epic production makes the health in Bolivia; the Norwe- • Teams TBA meet in NBA 14) * “48 Hours” (10 p.m., CBS). easily ignore the biggest most of its settings in Paris gian approach to happiness; action (8:30 p.m., ABC). thing around. And not miss a and the French countryside. the health effects of an Ital- • “Nate & Jeremiah by De- thing. After all, even the A game cast includes David ian diet; Turkey’s tradition of sign” (9 p.m., TLC, TV-PG) en- SUNDAY SERIES Super Bowl, the biggest sport- Bradley (“Game of Thrones,” alternative medicine and In- ters its third season. “American Idol” (8 p.m., ing and television event of “Harry Potter”) and Derek dia’s ancient yoga practices. • Emma Stone hosts “Satur- ABC, TV-PG) * Love hurts on the calendar year, is ignored Jacobi (“Gladiator”). day Night Live” (11:30 p.m., “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, r, by more than 200 million • The world has never been NBC, TV-14), featuring musi- TV-PG) * A wayward guid- Americans. more interconnected. It’s SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS cal guest BTS. ance counselor on “Bob’s • Time was, movies and never been easier to travel • “Live From the Masters” (7 Burgers” (8:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV- television adapted blockbust- abroad or communicate with p.m., Golf, TV-G). PG) * Sam vows to help a fel- er novels, books so well-read anyone a world away. At the • NASCAR action (7:30 p.m., SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS low SEAL on “NCIS: Los Ange- that they were said to have same time, many have em- Fox). • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” les” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * On universal appeal. A familiar braced a fear of other people, • Kidnappers seize a Rus- (7 p.m., CBS): a profile of two helpings of “Family Guy” story for more than a century other traditions and different sian ballerina on “Ransom” (8 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; (Fox, r, TV-14), gender confu- and a half, Victor Hugo’s 1862 experiences. Frightened peo- p.m., CBS, TV-14). “Game of Thrones”; the sion (9 p.m.), a health scare novel “Les Miserables” has ple think that exposure to for- • The Toronto Maple Leafs NBA’s Golden State Warriors. (9:30 p.m.) * A game inventor been adapted for “Master- eigners presents a risk of and the Boston Bruins meet • The Tampa Bay Lightning enters the “Shark Tank” (10 piece” (9 p.m. Sunday, PBS) by crime, subversion or disease. in game two of the NHL East- and the Columbus Blue Jack- p.m., ABC, TV-PG). screenwriter Andrew Davies Curious people ask, what do ern Conference Quarterfinals (8 ets meet in game three of the (“Pride & Prejudice,” “Bleak we have to learn from each p.m., NBC). NHL Eastern Conference Quar- Copyright 2019 House” and the original other? • A rugged fisherman dis- terfinals (7 p.m., NBCSN). United Feature Syndicate