County Gets Clean Audit for Fiscal 2016

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The audit report states that the than $5 million with the purchase of only identified as Project Volcano. Council still plans county ended the fiscal year 2016 with approximately $4.3 million in land and According to a draft of the option approximately $47.2 million in general facility construction; about $685,000 in agreement, the purchaser will make to sell spec building fund revenues and $52.2 million in patrol vehicles for the sheriff’s office an initial payment of $50,000 to the general fund expenditures, with an ap- and fire department equipment; and county on the effective date, which BY ADRIENNE SARVIS proximate $5 million difference. Thir- about $785,000 in public works equip- had not been set as of Tuesday eve- [email protected] ty-seven percent of the county’s ex- ment. ning. The initial payment will com- penditures went toward public safety In other news, county council ap- prise a $10,000 consideration payment and 30 percent was spent on general proved second reading of an ordinance and $40,000 as an earnest money de- Sumter County Council received an government administration, according to authorize the option and sale of the posit. The total cost for the building is unmodified opinion, or clean audit, to the report. county spec building on North Wise $225,000 from Webster Rogers LLP during its The report also states that the coun- Drive to a potential investor, a South regular meeting on Tuesday. ty’s capital assets increased by more Carolina limited liability company, SEE COUNCIL, PAGE A7

SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Confusion, frustration at marathon meeting

PHOTOS BY RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker, left, was asked by trustee the Rev. Ralph Canty, right, why the financial director for the district doesn’t attend board meetings to answer budget questions. Left, Bernadette R. District official clarifies changes to Hampton, president of the South Carolina Ed- financial report; board members ucation Association, addresses the Sumter School District Board still seeking answers about projects of Trustees Monday night at Mayewood BY BRUCE MILLS to lament once again about the Middle School. [email protected] district’s financial reporting. Board members Johnny Hil- Right, former Sumter The Sumter School District’s ton and the Rev. Ralph Canty Mayor Steve Creech executive director of finance made their opinions and feel- asks the Sumter School says a relatively easy explana- ings known Monday night at Board to get its affairs tion can be made for many the trustees’ regular monthly in order because the changes to a financial report board meeting at Mayewood long-term impact of that board members were con- Middle School, 4300 E. Brew- poor decisions could fused about during Monday’s ington Road. affect Shaw Air Force board meeting and caused two Base. Sumter School Board members SEE BOARD, PAGE A7 Ten candidates vie for District 70 S.C. state house seat BY JIM HILLEY nomination. Strickland is the only Repub- Strickland will be on the ballot as a cratic Party. Daily said Walker had [email protected] lican candidate running for the seat. Republican for the June 20 election. contacted him recently but he has not In addition to Morris and Walker, The election is running concurrent- yet spoken with him. Ten people are active candidates for Democratic candidates include ly with the U.S. House of Representa- Wilson said he is the son of S. the South Carolina House of Repre- Wendy Brawley, Norma Jackson and tives District 5 election to replace George Wilson, who held the District sentatives District 70 seat that be- George B. Wilson from Hopkins, Mick Mulvaney, who left the seat to 70 seat as a Democrat from 1974 to came vacant when Rep. Joe Neal of Erin Brown and H. Heath Hill from became director of the U.S. Office of 1978. He said he currently works Hopkins passed away Jan. 14. Eastover, Harry Reese Sr. from Co- Management and Budget for the with his father doing construction According to www.scvotes.org, three lumbia and Levola Taylor from Trump administration. work. Wilson said he has bachelor’s candidates from Sumter County are now Gadsden. Sumter County Democratic Party degrees in criminal justice and polit- entered in the race, including Democratic The primary election will be May 2, Chairman Allen Daily said he was ical science from Benedict College. candidates Patrick Morris of Sumter and with a run off election May 16, if not familiar with most of the candi- Brawley said she is small business Jermaine Walker of Pinewood. In addi- needed. Unless there is an unexpect- dates for the Democratic nomination owner who publishes “IMARA tion, Bill Strickland of Sumter has filed ed write-in campaign for the Republi- other than Morris, who he said has his candidacy for the Republican Party can nomination or he withdraws, long been active in the local Demo- SEE SEAT, PAGE A7

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Sheriff Dennis opposes ‘tricky’ marijuana legislation BY ADRIENNE SARVIS He said the bills could also encour- holder can have according to the bills, dispensary operators. [email protected] age drug dealers to increase their ac- Dennis said there are many opportu- Dispensary employees do not need tivity or encourage dealers who have nities for abuse. to have medical training and the busi- Sumter County Sheriff Anthony left the state to come back. Under the proposed legislation, a pa- ness is not required to have malprac- Dennis shared his concerns with the As they are written, tient can possess no more than 2 ounces tice insurance, Dennis said. medical marijuana bills currently the bills do not require of marijuana at a time but a designated The legislation requires that em- under review by the state house and FDA regulations, so the caregiver can posses no more than 5 ployees be at least 21 years old and do senate during the Sumter Rotary Club drug cannot be sold at a ounces per patient at any given time, he not have a felony conviction within luncheon on Monday at the O’Donnell pharmacy and a doctor said. A caregiver can have no more than five years prior to being hired, he said. House. cannot prescribe medical five patients but there is no limit on the But the legislation does not list dis- He said the legislation is filled with marijuana to a patient, number a patients a caregiver at a resi- qualifying charges and the no felony trickery because it does little to regu- DENNIS Dennis said. A doctor dential facility can have, he said. charge requirement can be waived, late the strength of the marijuana and would only be able to cre- A caregiver, according to the bills, is Dennis said. the amount a patient can have access ate a document indicat- someone who is at least 21 years old, The “neighborhood pot shops” could to at one time. ing that medical marijuana will be unless they are the parent of the pa- be opened in commercial zones in the Dennis said he is not opposed to the beneficial to the patient’s health and tient, and they do not need to have a city and county and the planning use of remedies that could assist peo- the patient would take that document medical background, he said. boards cannot do anything to stop ple with medical conditions but oppos- to the South Carolina Department of Dennis said 2 ounces of marijuana them from opening, he said. es the language of the bills. Health and Environmental Control for is enough to make 80 to 120 marijuana He said the bills are gaining support The language of the bills could have a registry card, he said. cigarettes. and even if the governor vetoes the more negative effects on the commu- Although there is a limit to the He said the bills are also lenient on legislation, a two-thirds vote from the nity than positive, he said. amount of medical marijuana a card the requirements for dispensaries and legislators could override his vote. LOCAL BRIEFS Red Cross Month in Sumter FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter Mayor Joe Rembert organization McElveen signed a city proclamation hosts final day of tax fair Thursday declaring Rembert Area Community March as Red Cross Coalition and SC Thrive will Month. Flanking host the final day of its tax fair McElveen are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Rebecca Jordan, at RACC Administration, 8455 chapter executive Camden Highway, Rembert. for the Central The event is free and open to Carolina Chapter of the public, based on income. the Red Cross, left, To be eligible, those filing as and Nancy Cataldo, single should have an income regional director of of $65,000 or less, and joint fil- services to armed ers’ combined income must be forces. Back row, $95,000 or less. from left, are Sheila SC Thrive representatives Davis, volunteer; will be present to assist in fil- Gerald Jennings, ing federal and state income disaster program taxes electronically. As spaces specialist for the are limited, those wishing as- Red Cross; and sistance must call ahead for Jennie Geddings, an appointment. Contact volunteer. The RACC at (803) 432-2001 or (803) proclamation signed 420-1255 for a reservation. For by McElveen on more information on SC Thursday states that Thrive, visit the website www. the month of March scthrive.org. is dedicated to those who support Marines will train at the commitment of Poinsett Combat range American Red Cross U.S. Marines from Marine and its service to the Wing Support Detachment 31 community. in Beaufort will conduct RICK CARPENTER / training operations at Poin- THE SUMTER ITEM sett Range through Thursday during evening hours and March 21 to 30 during extended hours. The Marines will practice Historical society will announce essay, scholarship winners Joint Tactical Air Control operations with F/A-18 Hornets from Marine Aircraft Group FROM STAFF REPORTS and Sumter County Historical Soci- and kept her archives in her home on 31. During this time, the Ma- ety was open to all Sumter County Magnolia Street for many years; they rines will convoy several ve- Sumter County Historical Society high school students, who were are now located at Sumter County Mu- hicles on South Carolina will present awards to the five winners asked to submit a two- to three-page seum. Highway 120 to include heavy of its annual Myrtis Osteen Essay Con- essay on the topic that is The Sumter County Historical Soci- equipment and weapons test and to the winner of its scholar- unchanged since it ety Scholarship is open to Sumter without ammunition. Those ship at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Heritage began. County high school seniors who plan who live near the range may Education Center of Sumter County This year marks the to continue their education beyond experience louder than nor- Museum, 122 N. Washington St. Both 13th year for the essay graduation. There is only one recipient mal noise outside of regular competitions are held in order to fur- contest, named for Myrtis annually; he or she will receive a $1,000 daytime training hours. ther the society’s mission to encourage Ginn Osteen, who was a scholarship. For more information, con- interest in the history of the Sumter OSTEEN co-founder of both Sum- Michael Carraher, a member of the tact the 20th Fighter Wing area. ter County Historical society’s board, is in charge of its essay Public Affairs office at 20FW- During the meeting, the five essay- Commission and Sumter contests and scholarships projects, and [email protected] or ists will be introduced and will read County Historical Society. She was a Dr. William Ferrell coordinates the (803) 895-2015. their essays, all written on the theme Sumter resident for 65 years and died judging of both. “The Value of History to Me.” The at the age of 80. Her interest in pre- The public is invited to the 3 p.m. students, who represent grades nine serving local history earned her an Sunday Student Recognition Program CORRECTIONS through 12, will receive prizes total- outstanding service award from the in Sumter County Museum’s Heritage ing $1,150. The competition spon- Daughters of the American Revolution; Education Center, 122 N. Washington If you see a statement in error, sored by Beauregard Camp of the she was also named Sumter County St. Refreshments will be served after contact the City Desk at 774-1226 or Sons of Confederate Veterans, Sum- historian in 1988. the program. For more information, [email protected]. ter County Historical Commission Osteen collected historical material call the museum at (803) 775-0908.

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Rutherford, reau of Protective Services. who is black, said Smith told Legislators say the problems the Legislative are mainly with the troop- Black Caucus ers. earlier this year Pitts attributes high turn- Brooder complaints over in the Highway Patrol about his lead- to low morale due to troop- Heat Lamp HeatH Bulb ership were due ers’ fears of being fired and 250W with 250W to racism. A worries Smith won’t support 6 foot cord SMITH House Oversight their roadside decisions if panel has been someone complains. 97 $ 99 investigating Rep. 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BY BRISTOW MARCHANT and work with the veterans communi- County GOP legislators running for ble way to win in South Carolina but, The State ty could make him a “potential favor- the seat. “But if you’re going to drain ultimately, decided the small, centrist ite” with military voters. the swamp, you don’t send one of two American Party was a better fit for The 5th District ballot is set for the Murphy is the third Democrat to swamp monsters up there.” her moderate beliefs. “The American special election to succeed Republican enter the race, joining Sumter’s Ar- The other Republican candidates Party addresses our growing political Mick Mulvaney in Congress. chie Parnell, a former senior adviser are: former S.C. GOP chairman Chad dysfunction and offers more choices Seven Republicans, three Democrats at Goldman Sachs, and Alexis Frank, Connelly of Newberry; anti-Common for the voting public.” and five third-party candidates filed a student and Army veteran. Core education activist Sheri Few of Thornton won’t be the only third- for the 5th District race before Mon- On the GOP side, former congressio- Lugoff; Camden attorney and S.C. party candidate on the ballot. day’s noon filing deadline. nal candidate Ray Craig became the State Guard commander Tom Mul- David Kulma will be the Green A third Democrat joined the race. seventh candidate to file. likin; former state Rep. Norman; S.C. Party candidate, and 2016 U.S. Senate Meanwhile, a GOP candidate dropped Craig, a former nonprofit aid work- House Speaker Pro Tempore Pope; candidate Bill Bledsoe has filed for out, endorsing a third-party challenger. er, won 21 percent of the vote in his and Indian Land attorney Kris both the Libertarian and Constitution Democrat Les Murphy announced 2016 GOP primary challenge against Wampler. Party nominations. Bledsoe faces a his candidacy over the weekend. The Mulvaney, who resigned to join the Meanwhile, Penry Gustafson, who challenge from two other Libertarian Indian Land Marine veteran works Trump administration. Now, Craig previously announced, dropped out of candidates, Nathaniel Cooper and Vic- with the nonprofit Carolina Veterans hopes he can capitalize on his name the race for the Republican nomination, tor Kocher, the party’s 2014 Senate Commission. recognition in the district. endorsing American Party candidate nominee. Murphy’s own announcement notes “I thought to defer to the old lions in Josh Thornton, a Rock Hill educator. Primary elections will be held May he is a “political unknown” but con- (Tommy) Pope and (Ralph) Norman,” Gustafson said she thought running 2. Voters will pick their congressman tends his eight years in the Marines Craig said, referring to the two York as a Republican would be the only via- in a special election June 20. Northeast gets clobbered by a sloppy late-season storm

NEW YORK (AP) — A slop- A 16-year-old girl was killed A pedestrian py, blustery late-season storm in New Hampshire after she crosses East lashed the Northeast with sleet lost control of her car on a Broadway and more than a foot of snow snowy road and hit a tree. But during a in places Tuesday, paralyzing many other people were snowstorm on much of the Washington-to- home, and stayed there, when Tuesday in the Boston corridor after a re- the storm rolled in Monday Chinatown markably mild February had night and Tuesday morning. neighborhood lulled people into thinking the “Good day to make brownies of New York City. worst of winter was over. ... and or read a book,” said THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The powerful nor’easter Gov. Dannel P. Malloy of Con- grounded nearly 6,000 flights, necticut, which was expecting knocked out power to almost a up to 2 feet of snow in some quarter-million customers areas. from Virginia northward, The above-ground portions closed schools in cities big and of the New York subway system small and prompted dire warn- were shut down, and the flight ings to stay off the roads. Am- cancellations included nearly trak suspended service and the 3,300 in the New York City area post office halted mail delivery. alone. Hundreds of passengers As the morning wore on, the were stranded at airports. storm track shifted slightly Laura and Matthew Balder- and snow switched to sleet in stone of West Yorkshire, Eng- Philadelphia and New York, land, intended to spend their prompting forecasters to lift honeymoon in Florida but Kolb, Murphy & Givens, Attorneys at Law, LLC blizzard warnings for the two found themselves stuck at the big cities and cut their predic- Newark, New Jersey, airport announces the association of Suzanna R. MacLean tion of a foot or more of snow and couldn’t find a hotel room. by over half. “It’s better safe than sorry, But Boston was still in the especially flying. I suppose it’s University of Nebraska at Lincoln, BA crosshairs, with up to a foot a shame that we can’t get an- expected in the metropolitan other way around this. It’s University of South Carolina School of Law, JD area and gusts up to 75 mph just the way it is, unfortunate- Practicing Law in Sumter Since 2012 forecast along the Massachu- ly,” Matthew Balderstone said. setts coast. And inland areas In the nation’s capital, the up and down the Northeast federal government an- Areas of Practice: got clobbered. nounced a three-hour delayed Bankruptcy • Real Estate Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, arrival for non-emergency em- received at least a foot of ployees, with an option to take Family and Marital Law • Criminal Defense snow, and Wantage, New Jer- the day off or telecommute. sey, got at least 17 inches. New The nor’easter came a week Personal Injury • Social Security Disability York’s Hudson Valley had up after the region saw tempera- to 20 inches by midafternoon. tures climb into the 60s, and “The winters seem to be up- less than a week before the of- side down now. January and ficial start of spring. Kolb, Murphy & Givens, Attorneys at Law, LLC February are nice and then A few days ago, workers on Wade S. Kolb, Jr., Timothy Ward Murphy, Glenn F. Givens March and April seem to be Washington’s National Mall more wintry than they were were making plans to turn on 107 North Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150 • (803) 418-0800 in the past,” said Bob Clifford, the fountains. www.lawsumter.com who ventured out on an early “Obviously all that has to morning grocery run for his come to an abrupt stop until family in Altamont, near Al- we get all the snow cleared,” bany, New York. said Jeff Gowen, the acting fa- His advice: “Just hide in- cility manager for the Nation- side. Hibernate.” al Mall and Memorial Parks. ACE PARKER TIRES Visit aceparkertires.com to receive 10% OFF on Tires and Parts for your next visit. COME SEE THE HOMETOWN BOYS

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BY TED BRIDIS law. It received a record parting from 50 years of Associated Press 788,769 requests for files last practice. year and spent a record $478 Overall, in the final year of WASHINGTON — The million answering them and Obama’s administration, peo- Obama administration in its employed 4,263 full-time FOIA ple who asked for records final year in office spent a re- employees across more than under the law received cen- cord $36.2 million on legal 100 federal departments and sored files or nothing in 77 costs defending its refusal to agencies. That was higher by percent of requests, about the turn over federal records 142 such employees the previ- same as the previous year. In under the Freedom of Infor- ous year. the first full year after mation Act, according to an A spokesman for former Obama’s election, that figure Associated Press analysis of President Obama did not im- was only 65 percent of cases. new U.S. data that also mediately respond to an email The government released the showed poor performance in request for comment late new figures in the days ahead other categories measuring Monday. The White House of Sunshine Week, which transparency in government. under Obama routinely de- ends Sunday, when news or- For a second consecutive fended its efforts under the in- ganizations promote open year, the Obama administra- formation law in recent years government and freedom of tion set a record for times fed- and said federal employees information. eral employees told citizens, worked diligently on such re- Under the records law, citi- journalists and others that de- AP FILE PHOTO quests for records. zens and foreigners can com- spite searching they couldn’t The State Department sign is used as a backdrop at the State Depart- It remains unclear how pel the U.S. government to find a single page of files that ment in Washington. The Obama administration in its final year in of- President Trump’s adminis- turn over copies of federal re- were requested. fice spent a record $36.2 million on legal costs defending its refusal tration will perform under cords for zero or little cost. And it set records for out- to turn over federal records under the Freedom of Information Act, the Freedom of Information Anyone who seeks informa- right denial of access to files, according to an Associated Press analysis of new U.S. data that also Act or other measures of tion through the law is gener- refusing to quickly consider showed poor performance in other categories measuring transparen- government transparency. ally supposed to get it unless requests described as espe- cy in government. For a second consecutive year, the Obama admin- Trump has not spoken ex- disclosure would hurt nation- cially newsworthy, and forc- istration set a record for times federal employees told citizens, jour- tensively about transparency. al security, violate personal ing people to pay for records nalists and others that despite searching they couldn’t find a single In his private business and privacy or expose business se- who had asked the govern- page of files that were requested. his presidential campaign, crets or confidential decision- ment to waive search and Trump required employees making in certain areas. copy fees. day settled its 2015 lawsuit last year, the Justice Depart- and advisers to sign non-dis- The government acknowl- against the State Department ment accounted for $12 mil- closure agreements that edged when challenged that it for files about Hillary Clin- lion, the Homeland Security barred them from discussing had been wrong to initially re- ton’s time as secretary of Department for $6.3 million their work. fuse to turn over all or parts state, at AP’s request, and re- and the Pentagon for $4.8 His administration has of records in more than one- ceived $150,546 from the de- million. The three depart- barred some mainstream third of such cases, the high- partment to cover part of its ments accounted for more news organizations from cam- Homeowners est rate in at least six years. legal fees. than half the government’s paign rallies and one White In courtrooms, the number The AP has pending law- total records requests last House press briefing. and Rentersnters of lawsuits filed by news orga- suits against the FBI for re- year. 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COMMENTARY End the partisan warfare on health care

OLUMBUS, Ohio — ability to treat the drug-ad- Americans are rely- dicted, mentally ill and working on leaders in ing poor who now have access C Washington to fix to a dependable source of health care, not engage in yet care. Republicans and Demo- another unproductive parti- crats can start by working to- san standoff. In 2010, one side gether to stabilize insurance of the political aisle in Con- markets, which are slipping gress, the Democrats, chose to into crisis in both red and “fix” health care unilaterally, blue states. Americans with- without bipartisan support. out access to employer-spon- The result sored coverage or government was Obam- plans like Medicare and Med- acare, which icaid need to have a market has run up that allows them to choose a government health plan that ts their needs spending and is affordable. while failing Some states, including to drive down Ohio, have reformed Medic- the cost of aid programs to control costs John health care. while covering more people, Kasich Now, with proving that coverage and COMMENTARY the political cost containment can be tables turned achieved together. States in Washington, the Republi- often serve as the laborato- cans are starting down the ries of change, and Congress Is Turkey lost to the West? same unilateral path, a course should listen to governors that can only further divide who have already done the the nation. A true and lasting work necessary to make our ot long ago, a de- cist Nazi,’’ replied Cavusog- tures and civilization of Eu- reform of the health insurance Medicaid programs more sus- mocratizing Tur- lu. rope and the West. system must be accomplished tainable while preserving key, with the sec- Wilders had been fading The ugly and brutal dip- by bringing the two sides to- coverage for those who need Nond-largest army from his front-runner posi- lomatic confrontation with gether, not by replacing one di- it most. One of my first steps in NATO, appeared on track tion, but this episode may Turkey may make things visive wedge with another. as governor was to rein in to join the European Union. have brought him back. worse, as the Turks, after Throughout my career, I’ve Medicaid costs. As a result, That’s not likely now, or While no major Dutch party generous payments from learned that meaningful the state has bent the cost perhaps ever. would join a government led Germany, have kept Syrian change happens only with bi- curve of Medicaid from more Last week, President by Wilders, if he runs first civil war refugees from partisan support. When I was than 9 percent annual growth Recep Tayyip Erdogan com- in the election March 15, the crossing its borders into Eu- chairman of the House Bud- to below 3 percent. Today pared Angela Merkel’s Ger- shock to Europe would be rope. Should Ankara open get Committee in the 1990s, we we’re providing better coordi- many to tremendous. the gates, a new immigra- were able to make over Penta- nated care, Ohio’s Medicaid Hitler’s, Rutte, however, who dom- tion crisis could engulf Eu- gon spending, revamp welfare program is financially stable said the inated the media through rope this spring and sum- and balance the federal bud- and per-member spending Nether- the weekend confrontation mer. get for the first time in de- has been at for over six years. lands was with the Turks, could be the Other ethnonational cri- cades because Democrats and We’ve been able to extend full of beneficiary, as a resurgent ses are brewing in a famil- Republicans made a commit- health care coverage to about ‘’Nazi rem- nationalism pulls all parties iar place, the Balkans, ment to work together. We dis- 1 million Ohioans, more than nants’’ and toward the right. among the successor states agreed and debated, but in the 700,000 of them low-income ‘’fascists,’’ All Europe now seems to born of the 1990s breakup end we agreed to changes that adults. In my state, we believe and sug- be piling on the Turks. of Yugoslavia. strengthened our country. that a job is the best anti-pov- Pat gested the Danes, Swedes and Swiss In Bosnia, secessionists A responsible, and neces- erty program, so we are Buchanan Dutch am- are taking Europe’s side seek to pull the Serb Repub- sary, repeal and replacement working to help neighbors bassador go against Erdogan. lic away from Sarajevo to- of Obamacare must balance who need a hand move up the home. Marine Le Pen, leader of ward Belgrade. The Alba- cost and coverage. It is unreal- economic ladder and get the What precipitated Erdo- the populist National Front nian minority in Macedonia istic to think that cutting cov- skills and training they need. gan’s outbursts? in France, called on the so- is denouncing political dis- erage saves any money, since As we seek to do this, how- City officials in Germany cialist regime to deny Turk- crimination. The Serbs left we will only see uninsured ever, we can’t pull the ladder refused to let him campaign ish leaders permission to behind after Kosovo broke people returning to the emer- out from under them by tak- in Turkish immigrant com- campaign in Turkish com- loose in 1999, thanks to 78 gency room for their care — ing away their health care. munities on behalf of an munities. She was echoed days of U.S. bombing of Ser- and walking away from un- Health care is one of the most April 16 referendum propos- by conservative party candi- bia, have never been recon- paid bills. We can avoid that complex and pressing prob- al to augment his powers. date Francois Fillon, whose ciled to their fate. problem by embracing a plan lems facing the country. If we When the Netherlands once-bright hopes for the Montenegro has charged that both preserves coverage are to establish a lasting and denied Turkish Foreign presidency all but collapsed Russia with backing an at- for those who have it and successful replacement for Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu after it was learned his wife tempted coup late last year achieves savings with badly Obamacare, Republicans landing rights, he exploded, and children had held do- to prevent the tiny nation needed Medicaid reforms. I should reach across the aisle saying: ‘’The Netherlands ... nothing jobs on the govern- from joining NATO. have always opposed Obam- for help, and Democrats are reminiscent of the Eu- ment payroll. The Financial Times sees acare and consistently called should accept the offer. Cut- rope of World War II. The On April 23 comes the Vladimir Putin’s hand in for it to be replaced with more ting Democrats out of the pro- same racism, Islamophobia, first round of the French what is going on in the conservative, market-driven cess will only make the results xenophobia, anti-Semitism.’’ elections. And one outcome Western Balkans, where reforms that actually control less effective. And if Demo- When Turkey’s family appears predictable. Neither World War I was ignited health care costs. Republican crats refuse to cooperate with and social policies minister, of the major parties -- the with the June 1914 assassi- legislation now moving swiftly Republicans, they will be for- Betul Sayan Kaya, drove socialists of President Fran- nation of the Austrian arch- through the House takes steps going the opportunity to solve from Germany to Rotter- cois Hollande or the Repub- duke in Sarajevo. in that direction. a core problem for millions of dam to campaign, Dutch po- licans of ex-President Nico- The upshot of all this: But the legislation also Americans, including the lice blocked her from enter- las Sarkozy -- may make it Turkey, a powerful and phases out the expanded Med- most vulnerable, who are de- ing the Turkish consulate into the May 7 finals. reliable ally of the U.S. icaid coverage that is in place pendent on reliable health and escorted her back to Le Pen, the anti-EU popu- through the Cold War, ap- in Ohio and 30 other states. care coverage. Germany. list who would lift sanctions pears to be coming un- Not having a viable alterna- Liberal Europeans see on Putin’s Russia, is run- moored from Europe and tive is counterproductive and John Kasich, a Republican, is Erdogan’s referendum as a ning even with 39-year-old the West, and is becoming unnecessarily puts at risk our the governor of Ohio. power grab by an unpredict- Emmanuel Macron, a so- increasingly sectarian, au- able and volatile ruler who cialist running as the inde- tocratic and nationalistic. has fired 100,000 civil ser- pendent leader of a new While anti-immigrant vants and jailed 40,000 movement. and anti-EU parties across FROM OUR TIMELINE @THEITEM Turks after last summer’s Should Le Pen run first Europe may not take power attempted coup, and is con- in April, the shock to Eu- anywhere in 2017, theirs is verting his country into a rope would be far greater now a permanent and grow- dictatorship. than when her father, Jean- ing presence, leeching away This crisis was tailor- Marie Le Pen, made the fi- support from centrist par- made for Geert Wilders, the nals in 2002. ties left and right. anti-EU, anti-Muslim Dutch At the end of 2017, nei- With Russia’s deepening nationalist who is on the ther Wilders nor Le Pen is ties to populist and nation- ballot in Wednesday’s Dutch likely to be in power, but the alist parties across Europe, general election. forces driving their candida- from Paris to Istanbul, Vlad Claiming credit for the cies are growing stronger. is back in the game. tough stance of conserva- Foremost among these is tive Prime Minister Mark the gnawing ethnonational Patrick J. Buchanan is the Rutte, Wilders tweeted: ‘’I fear across Europe that the author of the new book ‘’The am telling all Turks in the migration from the South -- Greatest Comeback: How Netherlands that agree with Maghreb, the Middle East Richard Nixon Rose From Erdogan: GO to Turkey and and the sub-Sahara -- is un- Defeat to Create the New Ma- NEVER come back!’’ stoppable and will eventual- jority.’’ ‘’Wilders is a racist, fas- ly swamp the countries, cul-

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PREP BOY’S SOCCER PREP GOLF Sumter 2nd, Last-minute victory Barons 4th at Magnolia

BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item

The varsity golf teams from Sumter High School and Wil- son Hall overcame some unusually cold and wet conditions Monday and Tuesday to claim finishes among the top five teams in the 16-team Mag- nolia Invitational field, with their respective No. 1 players tying for third place in the individual competition at the Beech Creek Golf Club event. SHS started Tuesday’s play 12 strokes off the pace in the team competition after posting an opening round of 249. Dixon Flowers scorched the course for a 69, the tournament’s only round under par and a 14-stroke improvement over an opening-round 83, to lead a Day 2 team-best score of 226 for a total of 475. The Gamecocks would settle for second place as first-round co- leader Rock Hill followed its opening-round 237 with a 230 to close at 467 for top honors. “The weather was a lot better today and I just came out today thinking it’s a different day, don’t worry about yesterday,” said Flowers, a junior, after posting his lowest score at Beech Creek in tournament play. “I try to always keep myself in it, even after a bad round. You’ve just got to go out RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM there and try to do the best that Sumter High School’s Connor McAlister (12) triers to get the ball away from his goal as Carolina Forest’s Trenton Mann (8) gives him a lit- you can, just don’t give up.” tle push. McAlister scored both goals for Sumter High in the Gamecocks’ 2-1 last-minute winover the Panthers on Tuesday at SHS field. No. 2 Evans Lewis also finished strong for SHS, following Sumter’s McAlister scores twice, including game-winner an 82 on Monday with a 73 for in final moments as Gamecocks top Carolina Forest 2-1 SEE MAGNOLIA, PAGE B3

BY PATRICK ENZOR either goal for the Game- Region VI-5A record at 1-1. 1-0 just two minutes into the Special to The Sumter Item cocks’ varsity boys team and “If you had the wind, you half after the Panthers MEN’S BASKETBALL Carolina Forest were tough had the ball,” said SHS head scored on a second chance With the wind on Tuesday to come by. coach Jimmy Watson. “In goal after goalkeeper Curtis night at the Sumter High In the end, Connor McAli- the first half, we held up and McNeil came out to make School soccer field, it was ster slotted home a low shot second half we scored two the initial save. Tigers blow just about finding a way to from 20 yards in the game’s goals.” At the 50th minute, McAl- win. final minute to lift SHS to a Sumter had numerous ister evened the game by With a constant strong 2-1 victory. chances in the second half 20-point wind blowing toward the Sumter High moves to 4-2 with the wind at their back, south goal, solid attempts on overall and evens up their but found themselves down SEE VICTORY, PAGE B3 lead, fall in USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NIT opener Road to Final Four gets a bit rocky FROM LOCAL REPORTS CLEMSON — Oakland overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat Clemson in the first round South Carolina’s Coates to miss NCAA Tournament with injury of the National Invitational Tournament on Tuesday, BY PETE IACOBELLI 74-69. AP Sports Writer The Tigers ended their season with a 17-16 overall record, COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s road while the Golden Grizzlies im- to a possible return to the Final Four proved to 25-8 to advance to just got a little more difficult. the next round against either Gamecocks forward Alaina Coates Alabama or Richmond. will not return to the lineup for the Jaron Blossomgame ended NCAA Tournament because of a right his career by joining the top ankle sprain she suffered more than five scorers in Clemson histo- three weeks ago. The 6-foot-4 Coates ry, posting a game-high 24 has missed three of the past five games points to pass Trevor Booker since first suffering the injury in a in the record books. Blos- 62-60 loss at Missouri on Feb. 19. somgame and Shelton Mitchell South Carolina, the top seed in the (13) were the only double-fig- Stockton Regional, opens NCAA play ure scorers for the Tigers, who Friday against 16th-seeded UNC Ashe- struggled to just 27 percent ville (19-14). If the Gamecocks (27-4) ad- shooting in the second frame vance, they would take on either Arizo- after a sizzling first half. Mar- na State or Michigan State for a spot in tez Walker and Sherron Dors- the Sweet 16. ey-Walker combined for 44 to Coates was expected to be a major lead Oakland. part of whatever success the Game- Mitchell got the Tigers off cocks have in the tournament. The senior led the Southeastern Con- SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3 ference in rebounding this year, averag- ing 10.7 boards a game and 12.9 points. AP FILE PHOTO TV SCHEDULE Her presence alongside 6-5 A’ja Wilson, South Carolina center Alaina Coates goes down to the court after getting injured on a play COLLEGE BASKETBALL in the second half against Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on the two-time reigning SEC player of the TODAY year, gave the Gamecocks perhaps the March 4 in Greenville. Coates will miss the NCAA Tournament with the injury. NCAA country’s best low-post tandem. First Four TRUTV South Carolina coach Dawn Staley not discuss Coates until Thursday’s doubles (57). 6:30 p.m. – North Carolina Central vs. California (Davis) said Monday night that Coates had not media session prior to the NCAA Tour- The Gamecocks have played well in 9 p.m. – Providence vs. Southern practiced with the team over the week- nament. Coates’ absence, winning all five games California NIT end and she would test out her ankle as Coates is one of the major reasons since the ankle injury. First Round the team prepared to start the NCAAs. the Gamecocks have won four straight “It has been a resilient team,” Staley ESPN2 7 p.m. – South Dakota at Iowa Staley announced Coates’ status on SEC titles and three consecutive league said during the SEC Tournament. 9 p.m. – Texas-Arlington at Brigham Tuesday, but did not comment about tourney crowns. Coates tweaked her injured ankle Young ESPNU the impact her absence will have on the She ends her college career as South twice down the stretch, both times 7:30 p.m. – Akron at Houston Gamecocks. Carolina’s second leading rebounder against Kentucky. She returned to ac- 9:30 p.m. – California-Irvine at Illi- A team spokesman said Staley would (1,230) and second in career double- tion in the final regular-season game nois State B2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

ria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Colorado at Scotts- SPORTS ITEMS SCOREBOARD dale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Baltimore at Saraso- ta, Fla., 6:05 p.m. TV, RADIO Pittsburgh vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m. TODAY P-15’s season tickets on sale 6 a.m. – International Baseball: World Baseball Classic Second-Round NBA Game from Tokyo – Israel vs. Japan The Associated Press Season tickets for the upcoming Sumter will be announced at a later date. (MLB NETWORK). Post 15 American Legion baseball season 1 p.m. – Major League Exhibition EASTERN CONFERENCE NBA Baseball: Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh are now on sale. from Bradenton, Fla. (MLB NET- ATLANTIC DIVISION Tickets are $30 apiece. They can be pur- WORK). W L Pct GB CAVALIERS 128 2 p.m. – Professional Tennis: BNP Pari- Boston 42 25 .627 — chased at Danny’s Trophy Shop at 713 Bult- PISTONS 96 bas Open Women’s Quarterfinal and Toronto 39 28 .582 3 man Drive. Men’s Round-of-16 Matches from In- New York 26 41 .388 16 dian Wells, Calif. (TENNIS). Philadelphia 24 42 .364 17½ CLEVELAND — LeBron James got his 3:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Brooklyn 12 53 .185 29 CLEMSON TO ADD WOMEN’S SOFTBALL Champions League Round-of-16 Sec- 52nd career triple-double, Kyrie Irving ond Leg Match – Monaco vs. Man- SOUTHEAST DIVISION AND DROP WOMEN’S DIVING scored 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers chester (FOX SPORTS 1). W L Pct GB 3:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Washington 41 25 .621 — CLEMSON — Clemson is ending its wom- used a blazing start to overpower the De- UEFA Champions League Round- Atlanta 37 30 .552 4½ en’s diving program and adding softball, troit Pistons on Tuesday night. of-16 Second Leg Match – Bayer Miami 32 35 .478 9½ Leverkusen vs. Atletico Madrid (FOX Charlotte 29 38 .433 12½ saying it is a rapidly expanding sport in James picked up his 10th triple-double of SPORTS 2). Orlando 24 44 .353 18 South Carolina. the season and third in the last four games 4 p.m. – Major League Exhibition CENTRAL DIVISION The school announced Tuesday it hopes to at the 3:45 mark of the third quarter. In only Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. San W L Pct GB Francisco from Scottsdale, Ariz. (MLB Cleveland 43 22 .662 — field its first softball team in 2020, depend- 28 minutes, the four-time MVP finished with NETWORK). Indiana 34 32 .515 9½ ing on how fast a stadium can be built. 16 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. 5 p.m. – PGA Golf: Arnold Palmer Invi- Detroit 33 33 .500 10½ tational Pro-Am from Orlando, Fla. Milwaukee 32 34 .485 11½ Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich Cleveland had lost four of five, but James (GOLF). Chicago 32 35 .478 12 6 p.m. – College Softball: Maine at says 13 Atlantic Coast Conference schools helped them cruise in this one. He even Brigham Young Game One (BYUTV). WESTERN CONFERENCE already play softball and more than 200 high overpowered a teammate at one point, flat- 6 p.m. – College Softball: Notre Dame at Mercer (TIME WARNER 1250). SOUTHWEST DIVISION schools around the state offer the sport. tening Irving while grabbing a rebound in 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk W L Pct GB (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). x-San Antonio 52 14 .788 — Women’s diving finished its final season the third quarter. James helped Irving to his 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Houston 46 21 .687 6½ earlier this month. Radakovich says the ath- feet then dribbled the ball up the floor. Indiana (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Memphis 37 30 .552 15½ 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh at Dallas 28 38 .424 24 letes can transfer to any school they wish or Cleveland’s hot shooting buried Detroit Philadelphia (NBC SPORTS NET- New Orleans 26 40 .394 26 can continue to get the same financial aid early. The Cavaliers made their first 10 WORK). NORTHWEST DIVISION 7:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Chica- and academic support if they want to stay. 3-pointers and started by hitting 22 of 25 go State at Missouri (SEC NETWORK). W L Pct GB Clemson already eliminated swimming and shots for a 60-33 lead early in the second 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Portland at Utah 42 25 .627 — San Antonio (ESPN). Oklahoma City 37 29 .561 4½ men’s diving in 2012, and was the only school quarter. 8 p.m. – Professional Tennis: BNP Pari- Denver 32 35 .478 10 in the ACC with a women’s diving team. Iman Shumpert scored a season-high 18 bas Open Women’s Quarterfinal and Portland 29 36 .446 12 Men’s Round-of-16 Matches from In- Minnesota 28 38 .424 13½ points for Cleveland, which is 3-5 in March dian Wells, Calif. (TENNIS). PACIFIC DIVISION COLLEGE BASEBALL but still leads Boston by 2 1/2 games for the 8 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCA- W L Pct GB CAF Champions League Match – Pa- x-Golden State 52 14 .788 — CLEMSON 10 best record in the Eastern Conference. chuca vs. Dallas (UNIVISION). L.A. Clippers 40 27 .597 12½ Tobias Harris led Detroit with 17 points. 8:30 p.m. – College Softball: Maine Sacramento 26 41 .388 26½ YALE 6 at Brigham Young Game Two Phoenix 22 45 .328 30½ The Pistons are seventh in the East but are (BYUTV). L.A. Lakers 20 47 .299 32½ CLEMSON — Chris Williams’ 3-run in a tight battle with several teams for a 9 p.m. – International Baseball: World Baseball Classic Second- x-clinched playoff spot homer in the seventh inning propelled No. 9 playoff spot. Round Game from San Diego – Ven- Clemson to a 10-6 win over Yale on Tuesday Andre Drummond had 14 rebounds and ezuela vs. United States (MLB NET- MONDAY’S GAMES WORK). Chicago 115, Charlotte 109 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Marcus Morris scored 13 points for the Pis- 10 p.m. – NHL Hockey: St. Louis at Toronto 100, Dallas 78 The Tigers, who won their seventh game tons. Anaheim (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Memphis 113, Milwaukee 93 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Mil- Minnesota 119, Washington 104 in a row, improved to 13-3, while the Bull- Cleveland made 19 of 30 3-pointers and waukee at Los Angeles Clippers San Antonio 107, Atlanta 99 dogs dropped to 3-6. shot 60 percent from the field. (ESPN). Utah 114, L.A. Clippers 108 10:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Denver 129, L.A. Lakers 101 Clemson scored three runs in the first in- Mexican League Match – FC Juarez Sacramento 120, Orlando 115 ning, highlighted by Seth Beer’s 2-run dou- THUNDER 22 vs. Guadalajara (UNIVISION). NETS 104 1 a.m. – Major League Exhibition TUESDAY’S GAMES ble. The Tigers added a run in the second in- Baseball: Philadelphia vs. New York Detroit at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Yankees from Tampa, Fla. (MLB NET- Indiana at New York, 7:30 p.m. ning on Chase Pinder’s sacrifice fly. After NEW YORK — Russell Westbrook had 25 WORK). Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Tyler Jackson retired the first 12 batters of points, 19 assists and 12 rebounds in his 33rd 4 a.m. – Major League Exhibition Portland at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Baseball: Arizona vs. Chicago Cubs Philadelphia at Golden State, 10:30 the game, the Bulldogs rallied for six runs triple-double of the season, and the Oklaho- (MLB NETWORK). p.m. off the right-hander in the fifth inning. Alec ma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets TODAY’S GAMES Hoeschel led off with a double and scored 122-104 on Tuesday night. MLB Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m. on an error, then Alex Stiegler belted a Westbrook shot just 6 of 18 from the field The Associated Press Dallas at Washington, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Boston, 7:30 p.m. 2-run homer. Later in the inning with two after scoring 40 or more points in five of his SPRING TRAINING New Orleans at Miami, 7:30 p.m. outs, Harrison White hit a 3-run homer to previous eight games, but as usual he was Utah at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE L.A. Lakers at Houston, 8 p.m. give Yale a 6-4 lead. the dominant player on the floor even when W L Pct. Memphis at Chicago, 8 p.m. But in the seventh inning, Reed Rohlman his shot didn’t fall. New York 13 5 0.722 Portland at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Oakland 10 5 0.667 Sacramento at Phoenix, 10 p.m. drew a 2-out walk and Beer singled, then He was loudly cheered throughout the Los Angeles 10 6 0.625 Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Williams crushed a 3-run homer to left field, night by what appeared a full and lively Minnesota 9 6 0.600 Chicago 10 7 0.588 THURSDAY’S GAMES his first long ball of the season, to give crowd despite a winter storm that pounded Baltimore 10 7 0.588 Oklahoma City at Toronto, 7 p.m. Clemson a 7-6 lead. Andrew Cox followed New York on Tuesday, and the fans roared Seattle 10 7 0.588 Utah at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay 9 8 0.529 Brooklyn at New York, 7:30 p.m. with a solo homer, his second home run of when he grabbed his 10th rebound with just Cleveland 8 8 0.500 Memphis at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. the season. Clemson added two runs in the under 5 minutes to play for the 70th triple- Kansas City 8 8 0.500 L.A. Clippers at Denver, 9 p.m. Boston 8 10 0.444 Orlando at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. eighth inning to double its lead. double of his career. Houston 5 10 0.333 Victor Oladipo added 21 points for the Texas 5 11 0.313 FRIDAY’S GAMES USC-FURMAN GAME POSTPONED Toronto 5 11 0.313 Chicago at Washington, 7 p.m. Thunder, who won their third straight Detroit 5 12 0.294 Dallas at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Boston at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. The South Carolina-Furman baseball game. NATIONAL LEAGUE Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. game at Fluor Field in Greenville scheduled Brook Lopez scored 25 points and Jeremy W L Pct. Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. for Tuesday was postponed due to expected Lin had 24 for the Nets. St. Louis 11 4 0.733 Minnesota at Miami, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh 12 5 0.706 Orlando at Phoenix, 10 p.m. cold temperatures. Milwaukee 10 8 0.556 Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 A makeup date between the two teams From staff, local and wire reports Los Angeles 10 8 0.556 p.m. Philadelphia 9 8 0.529 New York 10 9 0.526 Arizona 8 8 0.500 NHL Colorado 8 8 0.500 The Associated Press Washington 7 7 0.500 Chicago 6 8 0.429 EASTERN CONFERENCE AREA ROUNDUP Cincinnati 8 11 0.421 San Francisco 7 11 0.389 ATLANTIC DIVISION San Diego 6 10 0.375 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Atlanta 6 11 0.353 Montreal 69 39 22 8 86 189 172 Miami 4 10 0.286 Ottawa 67 39 22 6 84 182 173 Sumter High wins 4 events at Optimist Relays Boston 69 37 26 6 80 196 179 MONDAY’S GAMES Toronto 67 31 22 14 76 204 199 Detroit 3, Washington 3, 10 innings Tampa Bay 68 33 26 9 75 189 186 kins-McCall, Kerrion Ramsey, St. Louis 6, Houston 3 Florida 67 29 27 11 69 168 193 The Sumter High School Tyren Horace, Ahkeem Williams five singles matches en Baltimore 6, Philadelphia 4 Buffalo 69 28 29 12 68 177 203 varsity boys and girls track Pole Vault Relay – Zachary Del- route to a 4-2 victory over Atlanta 7, Pittsburgh 6 Detroit 67 26 30 11 63 166 202 aney, Kendell Crank Minnesota 9, Tampa Bay 4 METROPOLITAN DIVISION teams won four events in Long Jump Relay – Tyrese Wither- Carolina Forest on Tuesday Toronto 4, Boston 3 GP W L OT Pts GF GA the Optimist Relays on Sat- spoon, Anthony Dinkins-McCall at the SHS courts. Shotput Relay – Pressley Harvin, N.Y. Mets 6, Miami 4 Washington 68 44 17 7 95 218 152 urday at Sumter Memorial The Gamecocks will travel Chicago White Sox 9, Cleveland 5 Pittsburgh 68 43 16 9 95 239 190 Michael Ransom Cincinnati 3, Oakland 1 Columbus 68 44 18 6 94 219 160 Stadium. Discus Relay – Pressley Harvin, to West Florence on Thurs- Milwaukee 24, Seattle 3 N.Y. Rangers 70 44 24 2 90 225 183 Keishawn Brown Chicago Cubs 3, San Diego 1 N.Y. Islanders 68 32 25 11 75 203 209 The team of Trinity day for a 5 p.m. match. Kansas City 4, Colorado 2 Philadelphia 68 31 29 8 70 176 204 Brown, MacKenzie Zimmer- THIRD PLACE L.A. Dodgers 3, L.A. Angels 1 Carolina 66 28 27 11 67 170 193 Triple Jump Relay – Tyrese Wither- SINGLES Texas 7, San Francisco 1 New Jersey 68 25 31 12 62 153 197 man, Anya Bethea and spoon, Tyren Horace 1 – E. Witt (S) defeated Leer 6-3, Lorien Clark won the girls 6-0. TUESDAY’S GAMES WESTERN CONFERENCE 2 – Berry (S) defeated Joshua Mal- Philadelphia 9, Atlanta 0 4x800-meter relay. Elizabeth JV CENTRAL DIVISION lon 7-6 (7-5), 7-5. Detroit 7, Miami 1 Delaney and Carolyn Alan 3 – A. Witt (CF) defeated Smithhart N.Y. Mets 2, Houston 1 GP W L OT Pts GF GA FIRST PLACE 6-4, 7-5. Tampa Bay (ss) 10, N.Y. Yankees 6 Minnesota 67 43 18 6 92 223 163 combined to win the girls 4 – Jonathan Mallon (CF) defeated Tampa Bay (ss) 9, Baltimore 6 Chicago 68 43 20 5 91 204 171 McDuffie 6-4, 7-6 (7-1). Boston 5, Toronto 4 Nashville 69 34 24 11 79 205 196 pole vault relay. GIRLS 4x100 – Ayania Parrot, Juelle King, 5 – Lance Gould (S) wins by forfeit Cincinnati vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glen- St. Louis 68 36 27 5 77 189 190 Shannon Isaac, Anthony 6-0, 6-0. dale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Winnipeg 70 30 33 7 67 208 224 Ni’Sheray Scott, Niya Womack Colorado vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., Dallas 68 27 31 10 64 189 221 Dinkins-McCall, Kerrion 4:05 p.m. Colorado 68 19 46 3 41 131 222 Ramsey and Robert McK- BOYS DOUBLES L.A. Angels vs. Kansas City at Sur- (4x100) – Robert McKnight, Rich- 1 – Black/Kelly (S) defeated Case/ PACIFIC DIVISION night won the sprint relay, Bao 7-5, 6-2. prise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA burg Canty, Ashton Rogers, Tyrese Milwaukee vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, San Jose 68 41 20 7 89 190 158 while Brandon Poston, Jay- Witherspoon Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Calgary 69 39 26 4 82 191 185 JV SOCCER San Francisco vs. Cleveland at Good- len Jackson, Robert Lewis Anaheim 69 36 23 10 82 181 174 VARSITY BASEBALL year, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Edmonton 68 35 24 9 79 191 181 and Anthony Gabriel won Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle at Peo- CAROLINA FOREST 3 Los Angeles 68 33 29 6 72 169 171 the distances medley. ria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Vancouver 69 28 32 9 65 159 201 WILSON HALL 6 SUMTER 1 Texas vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., Arizona 68 25 35 8 58 165 217 In the junior varsity por- 4:10 p.m. CAMDEN 3 tion of the relays, Sumter’s Carolina Forest scored NOTE: Two points for a win, one point TODAY’S GAMES for overtime loss. Ayania Parrott, Juelle King, McLendon Sears had a two goals in the overtime pe- Atlanta vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. MONDAY’S GAMES Ni’Sheray Scott and Niya double and drove in two riod to hand Sumter a 3-1 Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh at Braden- Columbus 5, Philadelphia 3 Womack won the 4x100 runs as Wilson Hall earned loss on Tuesday at the SHS ton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Boston vs. Tampa Bay at Port Char- Carolina 8, N.Y. Islanders 4 relay. a 6-3 victory over Camden field. lotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Nashville 5, Winnipeg 4, OT The boys 4x100 relay team on Tuesday at Barons Field. Ja’Von Perry had the lone N.Y. Mets vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., Calgary 4, Pittsburgh 3, SO 1:05 p.m. Arizona 1, Colorado 0 of McKnight, Richburg Daulton Dabbs was 2-for-2 unassisted goal for the St. Louis vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, St. Louis 3, Los Angeles 1 Canty, Ashton Rogers and with an RBI for the Barons, Gamecocks, who fell to 2-2 Fla., 1:05 p.m. Boston 6, Vancouver 3 Washington vs. Houston at West Tyrese Witherspoon also who improved to 4-1 overall. overall and will travel to Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. TUESDAY’S GAMES won. West Florence on Friday. Cleveland vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., Winnipeg at New Jersey, ppd. CAMDEN MILITARY 8 4:05 p.m. Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m. Kansas City vs. Chicago White Sox at N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. VARSITY CRESTWOOD 7 GIRLS Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. San Francisco at Toronto at Florida, 7:30 p.m. FIRST PLACE Camden Military Acade- VARSITY SOCCER Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Chicago at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. my earned an 8-7 victory in San Diego vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Dallas at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Ariz., 4:05 p.m. GIRLS 10 innings over Crestwood CRESTWOOD 4 Buffalo at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. 4x800 Relay – Trinity Brown, MacK- L.A. Dodgers vs. Seattle at Peoria, Arizona at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. DARLINGTON 1 Ariz., 4:10 p.m. enzie Zimmerman, Anya Bethea, on Tuesday at the CHS field. Milwaukee vs. Colorado at Scotts- TODAY’S GAMES Lorien Clark Jesse Lucas and Josh Jasmyn Taylor had two dale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Pole Vault Relay – Elizabeth Del- Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. aney, Carolyn Alan Goodman had two hits each goals as Crestwood earned a Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Boston at Calgary, 9 p.m. Tampa, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Detroit at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. to lead the Knights. Good- 4-1 region victory over Dar- Arizona vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, St. Louis at Anaheim, 10 p.m. SECOND PLACE Ariz., 10:05 p.m. 4x400 Relay – Trinity Brown, MacK- man had double, scored lington on Tuesday at the THURSDAY’S GAMES enzie Zimmerman, Anya Bethea, three runs and drove in two CHS field. THURSDAY’S GAMES Winnipeg at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Juelle King Detroit vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., Nashville at Washington, 7 p.m. while DaJour Neal scored Caylie Kovalcki and Alex- 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m. BOYS three run. andra Manzo each added a Minnesota vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Florida at Columbus, 7 p.m. Fla., 1:05 p.m. Minnesota at Carolina, 7 p.m. The Knights, who fell to goal and an assist for the N.Y. Mets vs. Washington at West Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. FIRST PLACE 1-3 on the season, will host Lady Knights while Ashley Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Chicago at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Sprint Medley – Shannon Isaac, N.Y. Yankees vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Boston at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Anthony Dinkins-McCall, Kerrion Manning tonight at 6:30 Prater dished out two as- Fla., 1:07 p.m. Detroit at Arizona, 10 p.m. Ramsey, Robert McKnight p.m. sists. Arizona vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, Dallas at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Distances Medley – Brandon 4:05 p.m. Buffalo at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Poston, Jaylen Jackson, Robert Shannon Marie made Chicago Cubs vs. L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Lewis, Antony Gabriel VARSITY TENNIS Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. three saves in goal as Crest- Oakland vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, FRIDAY’S GAMES SECOND PLACE SUMTER 4 wood improved to 4-3 overall Ariz., 4:05 p.m. New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Seattle vs. Kansas City (ss) at Sur- 4x800 – Stacey Shaw, Theron Brad- and 1-1 in Region VI-4A. The Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. ford, Brandon Poston, Christopher CAROLINA FOREST 2 prise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Dallas at Calgary, 9 p.m. Lady Knights host Lower Kansas City (ss) vs. San Diego at Peo- Thomas Buffalo at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Shuttle Hurdle Relay – Damien Din- Sumter took three of the Richland today. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 | B3

results. CF closed at 234 for a 2-day score of MAGNOLIA FROM PAGE B1 476, a stroke behind SHS for a third-place finish, while FC dropped to sixth with a 248 on an overall of 155. Other Gamecock scores were Tuesday and 490 for the tournament. 87-84-171 for Jenkins Dwight and 84-92-176 for Easley had the largest team fall-off among Andrew Griffin. those at the top of the leaderboard on Monday, “I am very happy with the way they turned carding a team score of 251 on Tuesday. The it around from day one to day two,” SHS head final score of 488 left the Green Wave in fifth coach Ronnie Flowers said of his team’s place after their promising start. 23-stroke improvement. “They went into today Sumter’s B-team came in 10th overall with a in eighth place and we came out finishing sec- final tally of 254-253-507, with Bradley Coulter ond. Today I didn’t really criticize them too posting the team-low score of 83-78-161. much about their scores because yesterday “I’m very proud of them. They were put in as was brutal, with the weather and the condi- a second team, just to give them some experi- tions. They hung in there, had a couple of ence, and finishing close to the top half of the other teams that did shoot a little better, posted field, I’m very impressed and proud of what a better score, but our guys did show what those guys did,” Ronnie Flowers said. “Brad- they’re made of today. They came back and ley’s game is coming around. He’s had some showed the kind of scores they are capable of (events) where he can come out here and he’s shooting. I’m very proud of and very pleased doing some very strong qualifiers but when we with their performance.” get a little bit more competitive rounds, that’s Wilson Hall was at 240 after play on Monday, where his numbers would go up a little bit. Now only three strokes off the first-round pace set he’s starting to get in the groove of things and by Rock Hill and Easley. The Barons totaled I’m hoping he’ll start being a little bit more con- 237 on Tuesday, with Easton Ward posting a 75 sistent with his numbers in the 70s. If he does, for a 2-day score of 155. WH No. 1 Walker Jones he will continue to be a part of those top five followed his opening-round 73 with a 79 to pull (traveling team members).” even with Flowers at 152. WH’s team score of Fox Creek’s Chad Carter led the 7-man all- 477 was good enough for fourth overall. tournament team by posting a par 72 on Mon- “I’d say yesterday (Monday) was probably one day and following that up with a 77 for an indi- of the hardest days that I’ve ever had to play vidual low score of 149. RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM in,” said Jones, a junior. “Yesterday, my short “I’m a long hitter off the tee on a normal Sumter High School’s Brayan Martinez (9) defends his position game was just great and I was able to get the day, so going into bad conditions -- rainy, on the ball against Carolina Forest’s Cole Clark (6) in the Game- ball up and down. I was the opposite today. I hit windy, you know -- I feel I have an advantage cocks’ 2-1 win on Tuesday at SHS field. the ball a little bit better but it all comes down over normal people, so yesterday (Monday) I to chipping and putting, and I didn’t do that kind of kept my cool and played like I owned nearly as well. I definitely struggled with the the golf course,” said Carter, a junior playing VICTORY FROM PAGE B1 wind some today and the greens, I don’t think Beech Creek for the fourth time. “I went out they were able to cut them from the rain yester- there and I made a lot of putts that I needed taking a thru ball and drill- kind of new for us and they day and it definitely played a lot softer around and made some birdies. Coming into today, I ing it home at the near-post. are still gelling.” the greens. It changed up a lot from yesterday.” didn’t hit very many greens but my short game “We created opportuni- McAlister scored the Even with two rounds in the 70s under ad- came through and I got up and down a lot to ties in the first half, but we game-winner after a Caroli- verse conditions, Jones still felt he could have shoot 77. I wanted it (individual honors) so I missed them,” said Watson. na Forest turnover. done more to push his team higher up on the went out and got it.” “I knew the wind would He slid the ball over to leaderboard. Rounding out the all-tournament team were help us, it was just a matter his right to get it on his “Easton played a lot better today,” Jones Carolina Forest’s Kevin Burns (76-74-150, sec- of getting going.” powerful right foot and hit said. “I put most of that blame (for not finish- ond place), Flowers, Jones and three golfers From there, the Game- a low line drive right at the ing higher as a team) on myself though, be- who tied for fifth, at 153. Among those were cock back four and McNeil goalkeeper. cause I think I should be able to be consistent Rock Hill’s Manning Sloop (78-75) and Nick kept turning the Panthers At the last second, the in the low 70s to high 60s being a No. 1.” Mayfield (77-76) and Carolina Forest’s Chris away, giving the attack its wind shifted the ball down Other Barons competing were Jones’ brother Fortenberry (81-72). chance to win the game. and the ball slipped Miller, who closed at 87-83-170, and Will Barnes Ronnie Flowers thanked Beech Creek Gener- “He (McNeil) made a cou- through the keeper’s legs to (111-106-217). al Manager Ken Rosefield and Greens Superin- ple of key decisions in the hand Sumter the victory. SHS was the team leader in the clubhouse tendent Todd Kirkley for their work assisting back to come out (of the Sumter travels to West for a while and stood strong as teams ahead of with the tournament and preparing the course box to stop CF attack),” Florence on Friday for anthem could not match the Gamecocks’ strong through a Monday morning frost and rain on said Watson. “The back is other region matchup. second-day effort. After both posting opening both days, along with Ken’s wife Angie, who rounds of 242, Region VI-5A foe Carolina For- provided food and refreshments for all who est and Fox Creek had varying second-round participated. TIGERS FROM PAGE B1

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament FIRST FOUR 7:10 p.m. At UD Arena Kentucky (29-5) vs. Northern Ken- Dayton, Ohio tucky (24-10), 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 At Golden 1 Center Mount St. Mary’s beats New Orleans Mount St. Mary’s (19-15) vs. New Sacramento, Calif. Orleans (20-11), 6:40 p.m. Cincinnati (29-5) vs. Kansas State- Kansas State (20-13) vs. Wake For- Wake Forest winner, 7:27 p.m. est (19-13), 9:10 p.m. UCLA (29-4) vs. Kent State (22-13), DAYTON, Ohio — Diminu- Miss (21-13), the fifth seed in Wednesday, March 15 9:57 p.m. tive point guard Junior Robin- its bracket. N.C. Central (25-8) vs. UC Davis (22- 12), 6:40 p.m. MIDWEST REGIONAL son scored 23 points, includ- Diago Quinn scored six Providence (20-12) vs. Southern Cal First Round ing the go-ahead jumper with points and Je’lon Hornbeak (24-9), 9:10 p.m. Thursday, March 16 At BMO Harris Bradley Center 1:27 to play, and Mount St. hit a 3-pointer during an 11-0 EAST REGIONAL Milwaukee Mary’s held on for a 67-66 vic- run that gave Monmouth (27- First Round Purdue (25-7) vs. Vermont (29-5), Thursday, March 16 7:27 p.m. tory over New Orleans on 7) a 67-64 lead on Quinn’s At KeyBank Center Iowa State (23-10) vs. Nevada (28-6), Tuesday night in the opening dunk with 9:06 to play. The Buffalo, N.Y. 9:57 p.m. Villanova (31-3) vs. Mount St. Friday, March 17 game of the First Four. Rebels answered with a 12-3 Mary’s-New Orleans winner, 7:10 At Bankers Life Fieldhouse Robinson, the smallest play- spurt to take the lead for good p.m. Indianapolis Wisconsin (25-9) vs. Virginia Tech Michigan (24-11) vs. Oklahoma er in Division I at 5-foot-5, car- as the Hawks went the next (22-10), 9:40 p.m. State (20-12), 12:15 p.m. ried the Mountaineers (20-15) 4:29 without a basket. At Amway Center Louisville (24-8) vs. Jacksonville Orlando, Fla. State (20-14), 2:45 p.m. to only their second NCAA Virginia (22-10) vs. UNC Wilmington At BOK Center Tournament win. ILLINOIS 82 (29-5), 12:40 p.m. Tulsa, Okla. VALPARAISO 57 Florida (24-8) vs. ETSU (27-7), 3:10 Kansas (28-4) vs. N.C. Central-UC They’ll head to Buffalo to p.m. Davis winner, 6:50 p.m. play defending national cham- CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Mal- Friday, March 17 Miami (21-11) vs. Michigan State At Bon Secours Wellness Arena (19-14), 9:20 p.m. pion and top overall seed Vil- colm Hill scored 25 points, Greenville, S.C. At Golden 1 Center THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Duke (27-8) vs. Troy (22-14), 7:20 p.m. Sacramento, Calif. lanova in the East Regional on Leron Black had a double-dou- South Carolina (22-10) vs. Mar- Oregon (29-5) vs. Iona (22-12), 2 p.m. Thursday. Mount St. Mary’s Miles Wilson, ble and Jamall Walker picked quette (19-12), 9:50 p.m. Creighton (25-9) vs. Rhode Island right, shoots over New Orleans’ At BOK Center (24-9), 4:30 p.m. Mount St. Mary’s led most up a win in his debut as the in- Tulsa, Okla. of the way, but New Orleans Makur Puou in the Mounties’ terim coach for Illinois, a romp Baylor (25-7) vs. New Mexico State WEST REGIONAL 67-66 win on Tuesday in a First (28-5), 12:40 p.m. First Round (20-12) pulled off a comeback over short-handled Valparaiso SMU (29-4) vs. Providence-Southern Thursday, March 16 befitting its resurgent season. Four game of the NCAA Men’s in an opening game of the NIT Cal winner, 3:10 p.m. At KeyBank Center Buffalo, N.Y. The Privateers had a chance Tournament in Dayton, Ohio. on Tuesday night. SOUTH REGIONAL Notre Dame (25-9) vs. Princeton (23- for a final shot, but Erik Hill made 7 of 12 shots, in- First Round 6), 12:15 p.m. Thursday, March 16 West Virginia (26-8) vs. Bucknell Thomas’ inbound pass with ble of the season, Deandre cluding four 3-pointers, and 7 At BMO Harris Bradley Center (26-8), 2:45 p.m. 2.6 seconds left was off target Burnett scored 15 of his 17 of 8 free throws and became Milwaukee At Amway Center Butler (23-8) vs. Winthrop (26-6), Orlando, Fla. and stolen by the Mountain- points in the second half and the fourth player to surpass 1:30 p.m. Maryland (24-8) vs. Xavier (21-13), eers’ Chris Wray to clinch it. Mississippi beat Monmouth 1,800 points for the Illini (19- Minnesota (24-9) vs. Middle Tennes- 6:50 p.m. see (30-4), 4 p.m. Florida State (25-8) vs. Florida Gulf on Tuesday night in the first 14), who are seeded second in Friday, March 17 Coast (26-7), 9:20 p.m. NIT — FIRST ROUND round of the NIT. their bracket. Black had 13 At Bon Secours Wellness Arena At Vivint Smart Home Arena Greenville, S.C. Salt Lake City MISSISSIPPI 91 Saiz finished with 23 points, points on 6-of-9 shooting and Arkansas (25-9) vs. Seton Hall (21- Gonzaga (32-1) vs. South Dakota on 6-of-9 shooting, and 11 re- grabbed 12 rebounds. 11), 1:30 p.m. State (18-16), 2 p.m. MONMOUTH 83 North Carolina (27-7) vs. Texas Northwestern (23-11) vs. Vanderbilt bounds and Burnett hit four Tevonn Walker had 25 Southern (23-11), 4 p.m. (19-15), 4:30 p.m. WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. 3-pointers. Cullen Neal, Bree- points for Valparaiso (24-9). At Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saint Mary’s (28-4) vs. VCU (26-8), Indianapolis 7:20 p.m. — Sebastian Saiz had his in Tyree and Terence Davis Dayton (24-7) vs. Wichita State (30-4), Arizona (30-4) vs. North Dakota (22- school-record 21st double-dou- scored 11 points apiece for Ole From wire reports 9), 9:50 p.m.

First Round 2017 NCAA TOURNAMENT First Round March 17-18 Second Round Second Round March 17-18 March 19-20 Sweet 16 Sweet 16 March 19-20 1 UConn (32-0) March 24-25 March 24-25 1 Notre Dame (30-3)

Sat. 11 a.m. Corvallis Tallahassee Coral Gables Columbia Manhattan Fri. Austin 7:30 p.m. Lexington Notre Dame 16 Albany (NY) (21-11) 16 Robert Morris (22-10) Mar. 20 Mar. 19 8 Syracuse (21-10) Elite 8 Elite 8 8 Green Bay (27-5) Storrs Sat. 1:30 p.m. March 26-27 March 26-27 Fri. 5 p.m. 9 Iowa St. (18-12) 9 Purdue (22-12) Mar. 25 Mar. 24 5 Texas A&M (21-11) 5 Ohio St. (26-6) Sat. 9 p.m. Fri. 2:30 p.m. 12 Penn (22-7) 12 Western Ky. (27-6) Final Four Mar. 20 Mar. 19 4 UCLA (23-8) Dallas 4 Kentucky (21-10) Sat. 6:30 p.m. Fri. 12 p.m.

Los Angeles March 31 13 Boise St. (25-7) 13 Belmont (27-5) Bridgeport, Lexington, 6 West Virginia (23-10) Conn. Ky. 6 N. Carolina St. (22-8) Fri. 2:30 p.m. Mar. 27 Mar. 26 Fri. 12 p.m. 11 Elon (27-6) 11 Auburn (17-14) 3 Maryland (30-2) Mar. 19 Mar. 19 3 Texas (23-8) Fri. 12 p.m. Fri. 2:30 p.m.

College Park 14 Bucknell (27-5) 14 Central Ark. (26-4)

7 Temple (24-7) Mar. 25 Mar. 24 7 Kansas St. (22-10) Sat. 6:30 p.m. Sat. 4 p.m. 10 Oregon (20-13) National 10 Drake (28-4) Championship 2 Duke (27-5) Mar. 20 Mar. 20 2 Stanford (28-5)

Durham Sat. 9 p.m. April 2 Sat. 1:30 p.m. 15 Hampton (20-12) 15 New Mexico St. (24-6)

1 Baylor (30-3) 1 South Carolina (27-4) Sat. 6:30 p.m. Fri. 5 p.m. 16 Texas So. (23-9) 16 UNC Asheville (19-14) 8 LSU (20-11) Mar. 20 Mar. 19 8 Arizona St. (19-12) Waco Sat. 9 p.m. Fri. 7:30 p.m. 9 California (19-13) 9 Michigan St. (21-11)

5 Tennessee (19-11) Mar. 24 Mar. 25 5 Marquette (25-7) Sat. 4 p.m. Sat. 1:30 p.m. 12 Dayton (22-9) 12 Quinnipiac (27-6) 4 Louisville (27-7) Mar. 20 Mar. 20 4 Miami (FL) (23-8) Louisville Sat. 1:30 p.m. Sat. 4 p.m. 13 13 Chattanooga (21-10) Oklahoma Stockton, FGCU (26-8) 6 Oklahoma (22-9) City Calif. 6 Missouri (21-10) Sat. 6:30 p.m. Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Fri. 5 p.m. 11 Gonzaga (26-6) 11 South Fla. (24-8)

Seattle 3 Washington (27-5) Mar. 20 All times EDT Mar. 19 3 Florida St. (25-6) Sat. 9 p.m. Fri. 7:30 p.m. 14 Montana St. (25-6) 14 Western Ill. (26-6)

7 DePaul (26-7) Mar. 24 Mar. 25 7 Creighton (23-7) Fri. 12 p.m. Fri. 7:30 p.m. 10 UNI (24-8) 10 Toledo (25-8) 2 Mississippi St. (29-4) Mar. 19 Mar. 19 2 Oregon St. (29-4)

Starkville Fri. 2:30 p.m. Fri. 5 p.m. 15 Troy (22-10) 15 Long Beach St. (23-10) AP

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sister, Marian Smith. um of Sumter is in charge of dra) Bailey of Asbury, New OBITUARIES Funeral services will be the arrangements. Jersey; and two sisters, Mrs. held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Lillie Joyner and Mrs. Shirley JOHN H. MCJUNKIN of service and AT&T after 6 New Hope Baptist Church CHRISTOPHER A. BAILEY (Allen) Patterson. One sister, John Henry McJunkin, 82, years. with the Rev. Vince Earls offi- Christopher Allen Bailey, Loretta Evans, preceded him beloved husband of Ann Charles was an avid out- ciating. Burial will be in the 67, son of the late Charles and in death. McJunkin, passed away on doors-man and loved to hunt church cemetery. Viola Brown Bailey, departed Funeral services will be Monday, March 13, 2017, at and fish with his grandchil- Pallbearers will be Andy this life on Saturday evening, held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at home. dren. Troublefield, Mitch Trouble- March 11, 2017, at Palmetto New Bethel Missionary Bap- Services will be announced Survivors include his wife field, Maxcy Frye, Chris Frye, Health Tuomey in Sumter. tist Church with pastor Willie by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens of 47 years; two sons, Charles John Bradley Jr., Jimmy Christopher Allen Bailey A. Wright Jr. officiating, as- Funeral Home and Crematori- W. “Chuck” Troublefield Jr. Mathis, Mark Troublefield, accepted Christ as his savior sisted by the Rev. William um. (Tiffany) and Brad Aaron and Boyd Shannon. at St. James Bethel Church Jones and the Rev. William Troublefield (Karen), all of Honorary pallbearers will where he served as a faithful Jackson. Interment will fol- CHARLES. W. TROUBLEFIELD Rembert; six grandchildren, be John W. Bradley, Danny member for many years. low in the Bradford Cemetery. Charles W. Troublefield Sr., Shelby Troublefield, Bailey Frye, Carey Cook and the re- Loving and fond memories The body will lie in repose 67, husband of Harriett Troublefield, Charles William tired men of Bellsouth. will be cherished by his three from noon until 1 p.m. The fu- Maxcy Troublefield, died on Troublefield III, Reagan Trou- The family will receive daughters, Mrs. Monica (Mi- neral cortege will leave the Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at blefield, Matthew Trouble- friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on chael) Watts of Irmo, Mrs. home, 823 Webb St., Sumter, Palmetto Health Tuomey. field, and Matthew Troy “T.J.” Thursday at Elmore-Cannon- Kimberly (Rod) Singleton and at 12:20 p.m. Born July 28, 1949, in Sum- Troublefield Jr.; two sisters, Stephens Funeral Home and Ms. Sherina Bailey, both of Sumter Funeral Service Inc. ter, he was a son of the late Carolyn T. Hatfield (John) and other times at the home, 1690 Sumter; three brothers, Mr. is in charge of arrangements. Emmett and Oleta Bell Trou- Arlene T. McCormack (Jerry), Stuckeytown Road, Rembert. Charles (Bernice) Bailey, Mr. blefield. all of Dalzell; and two sisters- Memorials may be made to Tony Bailey, both of Charles- He was a member of New in-law, Mary Bradley and Ann New Hope Baptist Church ton, and Mr. Abraham (San- SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE B6 Hope Baptist Church where Frye, both of Rembert. Building Fund, c/o Harriett he served as head usher and He was preceded in death Troublefield, 1690 Stuckey- deacon. He was a U.S. Army by a son, Matthew “Troy” town Road, Rembert, SC veteran having served during Troublefield; two brothers, 29128. the Vietnam War. He retired Cornelius Troublefield and Elmore-Cannon-Stephens from Bellsouth after 32 years Bobby L. Troublefield; and a Funeral Home and Crematori- PPLACELACE YYOUROUR AADD ININ 110101 S.C.S.C. NEWSPAPERSNEWSPAPERS Reliable Medical Equipment of SC For all your medical equipment needs aandnd rreacheach moremore thanthan 2.12.1 mmillionillion readersreaders Respiratory – Orthotics – Prosthetics uusingsing oourur smallsmall spacespace displaydisplay adad nnetworketwork Ambulatory – Wheelchairs

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CHARLES J. JAMES Tomlin; nine sisters, Mary in the United States Air Force The family would like to Wisacky, where he was a MANNING — Charles Ju- Scarbourough, Emma Jones, for 13 years as a weather ob- thank the staff of Amedisys member of the choir, at an nior “Charlie” James, 80, hus- Joann Ferrell, Norma Jean server and forecaster, leaving Hospice of Sumter and the early age. band of Sandy Brown James, Townsell, Ann Tomlin, Utren- to pursue a career in nursing. staff of Sumter Health and Luther was united in mar- died on Monday, na Wilson, Stacey Vaughn, He started his career at Tu- Rehab for their care and sup- riage to the late Mary Frances March 13, 2017, Sonya Vaughn and Loraine omey hospital as a registered port of her and the family. Scott on June 16, 1956. This at McLeod Vaughn; 10 grandchildren; nurse working in the Emer- Memorials may be made to union was blessed with seven Health Claren- and one great-grandchild. gency Department and later Pine Dale P.H. Church, 4450 children. don. Public viewing will be from in the Heart Cath Lab and Turbeville Highway, Turbev- He leaves to cherish his Born Jan. 8, 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at ICU. He then worked at Ker- ille, S.C. 29162. memories seven children, 1937, in Kimber- Word International Minis- shaw Health in the ICU and Please visit www.floydfuner- James Harriott of Wisacky, ley, West Virgin- tries. 1010 N. Guignard Drive, later with Palmetto GBA al.com for online condolences. Gloria Harriott, Harold (Eva- JAMES ia, he was a son Sumter. (Blue Cross Blue Shield) in line) Harriott, Judy Bradley, of the late Mont Funeral services will be held Columbia as a supervisor. RICHARD B. GRIFFIN Gary Harriott, all of Elliott, Garfield and Claudia Macil at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Word He loved his family and had Richard Bryan Griffin, 91, Vernessa (Andre) Peterson Gibson James. International Ministries. a great passion for music. He widower of Ruth Johnson and Shernia Williams of Bish- He married Sandy Brown played the bass guitar and Griffin, died on Monday, opville; one adopted son, Rick- on Aug. 16, 1981. He worked VERA L. JONES sang for more than 50 years, March 13, 2017, at The Village ey (Theresa) Harriott of his way up from mail room Vera Louise Jones, beloved starting as part of a teen ga- at Summerville. Thomasville, North Carolina; clerk in Washington, D.C. to wife of the late Robert L. rage band in New York. Born in Sumter, he was a one daughter-in-law, Gayle postmaster of Columbia; Cin- Jones, died on Thursday, Upon settling in Sumter, he son of the late Richard Bryan Harriott of Elliott; 16 grand- cinnati, Ohio; and Philadel- March 9, 2017, at played in numerous bands, in- and Allee Marie Jones Griffin children; 21 great-grandchil- phia, Pennsylvania, and he her residence. cluding the St. Jude Church Sr. dren; four sisters, Eva Bell was district manager in Co- Born in Home- Choir, Sumter local bands, Mr. Griffin was a member Wilson of Lamar, Minnie Sol- lumbus, Ohio, during his 34- stead, Florida, several Christian rock bands of Grace Baptist Church. He omon of Elliott, Annie Mae year career. she was the and his latest endeavor, The was a U S. Navy veteran of Bradford of Apex, North Car- Charlie loved to watch foot- daughter of the Bendz. World War II and retired from olina and Rosetta Fleming of ball and play golf. He attended late Meshech and Don was part of the St. DuPont. He was a former Lynchburg; three brothers, the Masters Golf Tournament Willie Pearl Anne and St. Jude Catholic member of the Sumter Lions Charles Harriott of Rich- for the past 25 years and was JONES Brock Laing. Parish family for more than Club. mond, Virginia, Edward Har- a frequent tailgater at Univer- Mrs. Jones was 20 years, serving as a lector Surviving are two daugh- riott of Elliott and Joe Louis sity of South Carolina. He was a very loving and caring and playing with the Saturday ters, Pamela G. Summers of (Sylvia) Harriott of Danville, Gamecock Fan of the Year in woman. She loved kids and evening contemporary church Columbia, and Elizabeth G. Virginia; six sisters-in-law; 2010. was always willing to serve. choir. Moore, of Mt. Pleasant; four one brother-in-law; and a host He is survived by his wife of She was an active member He leaves behind to cherish grandchildren, Bryan Eric of nieces, nephews, other rela- Manning; three daughters, of New Beginnings Assembly his memories his wife, Shir- Summers (Theresa), Jason tives and special friends. Pam Paliga (Brian) of Powell, of God. She served her church ley; two children, Michael McConnell Summers (Meg), Celebration of Life services Ohio, Donna Jones (David) of in many ways and truly loved Fink and his wife Jennifer, Paul Kendall Moore Jr. and will be held at 4 p.m. on Greenville and Anita Ladd the Lord with all her being. and Stephanie Fink and her Elizabeth Collin Moore Thursday at Lee Central High (Gary) of Charleston; a son, She always met people with fiancée Ashley Turner; two Rumph (David); four great- School Auditorium, 1800 Wi- Robbie Mathis (Danny Men- a warm smile and she loved to grandchildren, Bryson and grandchildren, Anna Louise sacky Highway, Bishopville, dez) of Lansing, Michigan; six hug and kiss every soul she Emiko; one sister, Debra Ed- Summers, Margaret Elizabeth with the Rev. Arthur Gamble grandchildren, Drew Paliga, came in contact with. She will wards and her husband Summers, Catherine Caldwell presiding and elder Rickey Charlie Jones (Amber), Richie be remembered as a loving George; three brothers, Daniel Summers, and Luke Goodman Harriott, pastor of New Birth Jones (Stephanie), Danny mother, grandmother, great- Fink and his wife Amy, Dana Summers. Church of Christ UCCI, Wal- Jones (Tiffany), Meredith grandmother, cousin and Fink and his wife Barbara, Funeral services will be nut Cove, North Carolina, as Ladd and Madison Ladd; two friend. She will be dearly and Dennis Fink and his wife held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at eulogist. great-grandchildren, Henry missed by all who had the Tammy; and several very spe- Grace Baptist Church with The family is receiving rela- Jones and Sunny Jones; a pleasure to know her. cial nieces and nephews. Dr. Steve Williams officiating. tives and friends at the home, brother, Bobby James of Man- Surviving are three sons, A memorial mass was held Burial will be in Sumter 101 Casual Branch Road, El- ning; a sister, Freda Fox (Carl) Lewis Pate Jr. and his wife at noon on Feb. 1 at St. Jude Cemetery. liott. of Columbus, Ohio; and his Grace of San Antonio, Texas, Catholic Church with the Rev. The family will receive The remains will be placed first wife, Barbara James of Eric Jones and his wife Pame- Noly Berjuega, C.R.M., offici- friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Fri- in the auditorium at 3 p.m. Greenville. la of Melburne, Florida, and ating. day at the home, 112 Burns The funeral procession will In addition to his parents, Robert Jones and his wife The family will received Drive. leave from home at 3:20 p.m. he was preceded in death by a Shawn of Melburne, Florida; friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Memorials may be made to Floral bearers will be nieces. sister, Helen Marie Hinkle. 12 grandchildren; four great- Jan. 31 at Bullock Funeral Crosswell Home for Children, Pall Bearers will be nephews. A funeral service will be grandchildren; and many spe- Home and other times at the 11 Crosswell Drive, Sumter, Burial will be in the St. Paul held at 11 a.m. on Friday at cial cousins. home. SC 29150. Cemetery, Wisacky. Sardinia Presbyterian Church In addition to her parents In lieu of flowers, memori- The family would like to ex- Services are directed by the with the Rev. Robert Jolly and and spouse she was preceded als were made to a charity of tend special thanks to the management and staff of Wil- the Rev. John Dodd officiat- in death by two sons, Alphon- one’s choice. staff at The Village at Sum- liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 ing. Burial will follow in Sar- so Pate and Arthur Jones; one You may go to www.bullock- merville, to Vickie Brown and N. Main St., Sumter. dinia-Gable Cemetery. daughter, Anita Pate; one funeralhome.com and sign the Hospice of Charleston, and Online memorial messages Pallbearers will be Todd brother, John Laing; and one family’s guest book. also to Loretta Bosier for their may be sent to the family at McDonald, Christian McDon- sister, Betty Monies. The family chose Bullock loving care and compassion. [email protected]. ald, Charlie Jones, Richie A funeral service will be Funeral Home for the ar- Online condolences may be com. Jones, Danny Jones and Heow held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at rangements. sent to www.sumterfunerals. Visit us on the Web at www. Goodman. New Beginnings Assembly of com. WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com. Visitation will be held from God with pastor Erwin R. Viz- Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Ste- carra officiating. neral Home & Crematory, 221 JAMES L. WILSON phens Funeral Home and The family will receive Broad St., Sumter, is in charge James L. Wilson, formerly other times at the residence, friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fri- of the arrangements. of Lynchburg, died on Mon- 1277 Doral Drive, Manning. day at Bullock Funeral Home. day, March 6, 2017. Memorials may be made to Memorials may be made to Arrangements will be an- Sardinia Presbyterian New Beginnings, BGMC, 5155 nounced by Bacote-Eaddy Fu- Church, 1386 Garland Road, Patriot Parkway, Sumter, SC LILLIE B. FLOYD neral Home. The family is re- New Zion, SC 29111; and A 29154. ceiving friends at 4675 Trinity Second Chance Animal Shel- You may go to www.bullock- NEW ZION — Mrs. Lille Road, Lynchburg. ter, 5079 Alex Harvin High- funeralhome.com and sign the Bell Floyd, 85, widow of J.L. way, Manning, SC 29102. family’s guest book. Floyd, passed away on Mon- JESSIE L. JENKINS Stephens Funeral Home & The family has chosen Bull- day, March 13, 2017. BISHOPVILLE — Jessie Crematory, 304 N. Church St., ock Funeral Home for the ar- She was the daughter of the LUTHER HARRIOTT Lee Jenkins, 59, passed on Manning, is in charge of arrangements. late Walter Dudley and Bertie Saturday, March 11, 2017, at rangements, (803) 435-2179. Floyd Beard. Luther Harriott, 82, an- his residence in Bishopville. www.stephensfuneralhome. She was the retired owner swered the call of our Lord Born in Lee County, he was org and operator of Lillie’s Flow- and Savior on Thursday, a son of Veleree Jenkins. er and Gift Shop in New Zion March 9, 2017, at McLeod Hos- The family will receive ALBERT VAUGHN and she was a member of pice House, Florence. friends and relatives at the Albert Vaughn, 62, died on Pine Dale P.H. Church. Born July 27, 1934, in Lee home of his sister, Ruby Jen- Friday, March 10, 2017. He Surviving are a daughter, County, he was the seventh of kins, 318 Piedmont Road, was born May 21, 1954, in Marilyn (Dexter) Culick, of 14 children of the late Wilson Bishopville. Clarendon Coun- DONALD R. FINK New Zion; and a son, Wayne and Louise Addison Harriott. Funeral arrangements are ty. “Squrl” (Sharon) Floyd of He attended the public incomplete and will be an- He is a gradu- Donald “Don” Robert Fink, New Zion; six grandchildren; schools of Lee County. He be- nounced by Square Deal Fu- ate of Sumter husband of 35 years to Shirley eight great-grandchildren; came a member of St. Paul neral Home, 106 McIntosh St., County public Ann Fink, died on Friday, and a sister, Lavona Thorn- United Methodist Church of Bishopville. schools. He is the Jan. 27, 2017. brew, of New Zion. son of the late Born on Sept. She was preceded in death Harold Tomlin 19, 1952, in Bing- by two sisters, Eleanor Welch MORNINGSIDE VAUGHN and Maggie Mae hamton, New and Annie Lou Morris; and a Vaughn. York, he was the brother, Ivey Beard. OF SUMTER Survivors include his wife, eldest son of A visitation will be from 6 Easter M. Vaughn; son, John- Barbara Oliver to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at FIVE STAR ny Vaughn; three daughters, Fink and the late Pine Dale Pentecostal Holi- FINK SENIOR LIVING Amy Vaughn, Nicole Vaughn Lawrence J. ness Church. and LaKenya Vaughn-Smalls; Fink. A funeral service will be eight brothers, Joe-Lewis Don was educated in the held at 4 p.m. on Thursday at Vaughn, Leroy Jones, Robert public school system and the church with burial to fol- Live Well! Jones, Sammie Jones, Clar- graduated from Vestal High low in the church cemetery, ence Tomlin, Gerald Tomlin, School, class of 1970. He directed by Floyd Funeral Charles Tomlin and Coray proudly served our military Home. At Morningside Assisted Living, we invite residents into our senior living community not just to live with us, but to thrive with us.

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Summons & Summons & Summons & Summons & Summons & Notice Notice Notice Notice Notice class designated as Richard Roe; disability; for any unknown The Plaintiff is informed and CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF believes that the Mortgage identified REVENUE, Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the heirs-at-law of Evelyn Hill Bailey judgment by default will be rendered AANNOUNCEMENTSNNOUNCEMENTS Estate of Otis Leroy Bailey, and Otis Leroy Bailey, including herein and given to the Plaintiff, Defendants. which is the subject of this against you for the relief demanded Deceased, their heirs or devisees, their heirs, personal in the complaint. successors and assigns, and all other representatives, successors and foreclosure action, contains a TO THE DEFENDANTS BRADEN provision wherein it created and BUNCH A/K/A BRADEN A. BUNCH persons entitled to claim through assigns, and all other persons LIS PENDENS Announcements them; all unknown persons with any entitled to claim through them; and granted a security interest in favor of AND A. WREN BUNCH A/K/A right, title or interest in the real for all other unknown persons with the Plaintiff in the following ANNA WREN BUNCH ABOVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an estate described herein; also any any right, title, or interest in and to collateral: NAMED: action has been commenced by the persons who may be in the military the real estate that is the subject of Plaintiff against the Defendants, to BARBARA NAVE service of the United States of this foreclosure action, was filed in One 1985 CRAF CH183 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED quiet title in the name of Louise America, being a class designated as the Office of the Clerk of Court for mobile/manufactured home, Serial and required to answer the Holman and/or partition property Jane Doe; and any unknown minors Sumter County on the 24th day of No. CH183257, including any Complaint in this action, a copy of described as follows: or persons under a disability being a February, 2017. fixtures. which is herewith served upon you, class designated as Rachel Roe; and and to serve a copy of your answer to All that lot of land together with any The United States of America, acting YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE The Plaintiff is also informed and the said Complaint upon the improvements thereon being in by and through its agency, The NOTICE that unless the said believes that the Defendant is subscribers, at their office, 1703 Sumter County, South Carolina, Internal Revenue Service, Defendants, or someone in their presently in possession of the Laurel Street (29201), Post Office shown as Lot 14 on plat of Palmer & DEFENDANT(S). behalf or in behalf of any of them, mobile/manufactured home and the Box 11682, Columbia, South Carolina Malone dated October 28, 1946 and shall within thirty (30) days after Plaintiff is informed and believes it 29211, within thirty (30) days after recorded in the ROD Office for TO THE DEFENDANT(S) service of notice of this order upon is entitled to possession and the service hereof, exclusive of the Sumter County in plat book ZZ-5 at ABOVE-NAMED: them by publication, exclusive of the ownership of the day of such service; and if you fail to Page 200 and containing about 12.5 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED day of such service, procure to be mobile/manufactured home as a answer the Complaint in the time acres. and required to appear and defend appointed for them, or any of them, a permanent fixture and/or aforesaid, judgment by default will by answering the Complaint in this Guardian Ad Litem to represent improvement under the real estate be rendered against you for the This lot is TMS#1570003040 and is action, of which a copy is herewith them or any of them for the purposes mortgage of the Plaintiff as herein relief demanded in the Complaint. known as 4995 Cane Savannah Rd., served upon you, and to serve a copy of this action, the Plaintiff will apply identified and the applicable Wedgefield, SC. of your Answer on the subscribers at for an order making the appointment common and statutory laws of South NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, of said Guardian Ad Litem Nisi Carolina. the original Complaint in the above This is the property conveyed to HAVE YOU SEEN ME? Suite 200, Columbia, Post Office Box absolute. entitled action was filed in the office Henry Manning Champion and 2065, Columbia, South Carolina, This being the same property of the Clerk of Court for Sumter If you have any information on Geneva Champion by deed of J. 29202-2065, within thirty (30) days conveyed to Jesse M. Sainz and County on January 20, 2017. Barbara's whereabouts, contact AMENDED Carlyle Stuckey dated November 1, after the service hereof, exclusive of Shirley A. Sainz, as joint tenants Sumter County Sheriff's dept LIS PENDENS 1946 and recorded November 9, 1946 the day of such service; except that with the right of survivorship, by GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC 803-436-2000 or Crime Stoppers in Deed Book M-6 at Page 332 in the the United States of America, if deed of Otis L. Bailey and Evelyn M. P. O. Box 11682 803-436-2718. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Bailey, dated July 25, 2007 and Columbia, South Carolina 29211 ROD Office for Sumter County. named, shall have sixty (60) days to action has been commenced by the answer after the service hereof, recorded July 25, 2007 in Book 1087 (803) 233-1177 Plaintiff above named against the ALSO: a 1980 Titan singlewide exclusive of the day of such service; at Page 1879 in the Office of the Benjamin E. Grimsley Defendants above named for the mobile home located at 6160 JCC and if you fail to do so, judgment by Register of Deeds for Sumter Attorney for the Plaintiff foreclosure of a certain mortgage Road, Wedgefield, SC with TMS# Lost & Found default will be rendered against you County. given by Shirley A. Sainz and Jesse SUMMONS 4000005463. for the relief demanded in the M. Sainz to Equity One, Inc., dated Complaint. Upon information and belief, Jesse July 25, 2007, recorded July 25, 2007, M. Sainz died January 6, 2016, thus IN THE COURT OF NOTICE OF GUARDIAN in the office of the Clerk of vesting his interest in the subject ad LITEM YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE Court/Register of Deeds for Sumter COMMON PLEAS that should you fail to Answer the property in the surviving joint County, in Book 1087, at Page 1883; THIRD JUDICIAL Attorney James A. Stoddard has been foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff tenant, namely, Shirley A. Sainz. thereafter, said Mortgage was CIRCUIT appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi will move for a general Order of assigned to American General CIVIL ACTION NO: for unknown heirs. Reference of this cause to the Financial Services, Inc. by TMS No. 1820804001 2017-CP-43-00326 Master-In-Equity or Special Referee assignment instrument dated for Sumter County, which Order NOTICE OF FILING February 29, 2008 and recorded Property address: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA shall, pursuant to Rule 53 (e) of the March 11, 2008 in Book 1102 at Page 1015 Mana Drive COUNTY OF SUMTER Please take notice that the Plaintiff South Carolina Rules of Civil 241; thereafter, assigned to U.S. Procedures, specifically provide that Sumter, SC 29153 will move to refer the case to the Bank National Association, as Louise Holman, the said Master-In-Equity or Special Master in Equity with any appeal to Indenture Trustee for Springleaf SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A. Plaintiff, Master is authorized and empowered the South Carolina Supreme Court. Mortgage Loan Trust 2012-3 by Ronald C. Scott, SC Bar #4996 vs. to enter a final judgment in this The pleadings in this case are on file assignment instrument dated August Reginald P. Corley, SC Bar #69453 Daniel Bryant, Clauzell Cheniere, cause. in the Office of the Clerk of Court for 13, 2015 and recorded August 25, Angelia J. Grant, SC Bar #78334 Joe Louise Champion, David Sumter County. 2015 in Book 1214 at Page 2362; Jessica S. Corley, SC Bar #80470 Champion, Jonathan Champion, TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN $100 REWARD for a lost male thereafter, assigned to U.S. Bank Allison E. Heffernan, SC Bar #68530 Sonya Champion, Tonya Louise YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. National Trust Association as Champion, Coshnia Hargrove, brown dachshund @ 635 W. Liberty UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF SC Bar #: 6013 Indenture Trustee for CIM Trust Matthew E. Rupert, SC Bar #100740 Urania Danielle Chambers, Louise St. on March 9th. Answers to Louie & AGE AND THE PERSON WITH Attorney for Plaintiffs 2015-4AG Mortgage-Backed Notes, William P. Stork, SC Bar #100242 Champion Sidney Champion, II, wearing a purple collar with red WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES P.O. Box 2446 Series 2015-4AG by assignment Louise M. Johnson, SC Bar #16586 Irvignia Champion, and Sherrell AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER Sumter, SC 29151 rabies tag. If found, call instrument dated January 6, 2016 Tasha B. Thompson, SC Bar #76415 Barnes, as heirs at law of Henry SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: (803) 418-5700 803-236-3242. and recorded January 6, 2016 in Jane S. Ruschky, SC Bar #70472 Champion, Geneva Champion and/or Book 1217 at Page 5651. ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Sidney Champion, and any other YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 children and heirs at law, distributes AND NOTIFIED to apply for the The description of the premises is as Columbia, SC 29204 and devisees, and if any be deceased, appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem follows: 803-252-3340 then any persons entitled to claim within thirty (30) days after the under or through them; also all service of this Summons and Notice All that certain piece, parcel, or lot SUMMONS AND NOTICE other Persons unknown claiming upon you. If you fail to do so, of land, together with the any right, title, estate, interest in or Plaintiff will apply to have the OF improvements thereon, if any, lien upon the real estate described in appointment of the Guardian ad FILING OF COMPLAINT situate, lying, and being in the the complaint herein, designated as Litem Nisi, Anne Bell Fant, made (Non-Jury) Township and County of Sumter, John Doe, and any minors or absolute. Foreclosure State of South Carolina, being shown incompetent persons or persons in and designated as Lot #25, the military designated as Richard NOTICE containing 0.82 acres, more or less, IN THE COURT OF Roe, Defendants. of Quail Lawn Subdivision, as shown COMMON PLEAS TO THE DEFENDANTS: on that certain plat prepared by THIRD JUDICIAL YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Arthur E. White, Jr., RLS, dated CIRCUIT and required to answer the that the Summons and Complaint, of September 6, 1994, and recorded in C/A #: 2017-CP-43-00112 complaint herein, a copy of which is which the foregoing is a copy of the the Office of the Register of Deeds herewith served upon you, and to Summons, were filed with the Clerk for Sumter County in Plat Book 94 at STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA serve a copy of your answer to this of Court for Sumter County, South Page 1278, and having such metes COUNTY OF SUMTER complaint upon the subscriber, at Carolina on December 9, 2016. and bounds as are shown on said the address shown below, within plat, this description being in lieu of TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, thirty (30) days after service hereof, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the metes and bounds, as permitted Plaintiff, exclusive of day of such service, and order appointing Anne Bell Fant, under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 vs. if you fail to answer the complaint, whose address is PO Box 796, Code of Laws of South Carolina, as BRADEN BUNCH A/K/A BRADEN Simpsonville, SC 29681, as Guardian amended. A. BUNCH; A. WREN BUNCH A/K/A Ad Litem Nisi for all persons ANNA WREN BUNCH and SOUTH whomsoever herein collectively designated as Richard Roe, defendants herein whose names and addresses are unknown, including Prime any thereof who may be minors, incapacitated, or under other legal Downtown Pets are looking disability, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina; for all named Defendants, addresses COMMERCIAL for new homes in the unknown, who may be infants, incapacitated, or under a legal SPACE FOR Classiﬁeds Extend your RENT 3300 WW.. LLibertyiberty SSt.t. (803) 774-1200 reach. • Newly renovated • 800 Square feet Grow your • Electric included • New HVAC clientele. • Internet ready • Possible buildout to suit. 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COUNTY OF SUMTER BUSINESS LICENSES

The County of Sumter Ordinance regulating licenses for County businesses states that “Every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation or profession within the limits of the County of Sumter, South Carolina is required to pay an annual license fee and obtain a business license.”

“The required license fee shall be paid for each business subject thereto according to the applicable rate classiﬁ cation on or before the 15th day of March each year.” A 5% PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED ON ALL LICENSE FEES WHICH ARE NOT PAID BY THE 15TH OF MARCH, AND AN ADDITIONAL 5% PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH THAT THE LICENSE FEE REMAINS UNPAID.

If any license fee shall remain unpaid for sixty (60) days after its due date, the Business License Department shall issue an execution which shall constitute a lien upon the property of the licensee for the tax, penalties and costs of collection.” If you do not receive an application in the mail, please stop by our ofﬁ ce at 12 W. Liberty Street in the Liberty Center (the old Brody bldg) or give us a call at 774-1601. We will be available to assist you with your application START YOUR SUBSCRIPTION or answer any questions you might have. CALL (803) 775-1200 Contact =^l^km >qihlnk^l SECTION C WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 Call Ivy Moore at: (803) 774-1221 | E-mail: [email protected]

Andrew Schwartz, right fore- ground, leads members of the cast of “Cyrano” in a swordfight- ing class in preparation for Sumter Little The- atre’s produc- tion of the famous Edmund Rostand play. Schwartz teaches theater at Coker College in Hartsville. “Cyrano” opens on Thursday, March 23. SLT presents love story ‘Cyrano’ Language, hero’s nose make the play

BY IVY MOORE music in it. The actors have even had musketeer costume.” [email protected] to learn ‘La Marseillaise’ (French na- Tristan said he finds the play has tional anthem).” “language very reminiscent of Shake- “Cyrano” also has sword fighting and speare, except it doesn’t have the same Cyrano de Bergerac has everything a narrator, Katherine Grace Singleton. rhythm. There are different thought going for him — except his nose, a ba- Andrew Schwartz, who’s on the theater and speech patterns, especially since nana-sized proboscis he thinks would faculty at Coker College, has taught they’re French. It’s easier to under- prevent anyone from falling in love Cyrano and Christian, played by stand to the common ear. with him — although he’s a nobleman, Tristan Pack and Logan Martin, to fight “The show focuses on its own lan- a distinguished soldier, a poet and a with swords and has choreographed the guage — it’s a big element in the play.” musician who is in love with his cousin sword-fighting scene. The three young actors had high Roxane. Skylar Head plays Roxane. All three praise for Sylvia Pickell’s costumes and Edmund Rostand’s play, in a “much actors have a great deal of experience, Sumer Jarvis’ skill with the prosthetics, edited, adapted version,” titled simply and each has researched his or her mainly Cyrano’s nose, which Tristan “Cyrano” and based on a real person, character in preparation for the show. said is a “catalyst for the plot.” tells the story of how Cyrano, resigned Skylar is excited to be playing a more Cast members include Logan Smith, to his fate, helps his friend Christian exciting character, after having por- Colby Rearden, Christian Clayborne, PHOTOS PROVIDED woo Roxane. trayed Beauty in “Beauty and the Kylie Timmons, Justin Floyd, CJ Wa- Cyrano, who believes no one could love The convoluted story opens Thurs- Beast” and other more reserved characters, Lauren Graves, Will Lane, Lauren him because of his unusually large nose, is day, March 23, at Sumter Little Theatre. ters. Carneal, Caroline Getz, Maggie Morse, played by Tristan Pack, shown here in full Director Eric Bultman said the two- “In the beginning, Roxane is rather Madison Niles, Kenya Flippin and Mad- makeup and costume. act play, although shortened somewhat shallow, loving Christian for his ‘come- ison Niles. in this adaptation by Tonya Hays, “is liness,’” she said, “but later, it’s because Michael Bacon is sound technician, Shows start at 7:30 p.m., except for 3 p.m. not missing any of the plot. It’s one of how she’s wooed,” not knowing that David Shoemaker is light designer, Paul Sunday matinees. Tickets are $15 for stu- young people will understand and Cyrano is supplying Christian’s poetic Brown is music director. Michael Duffy dents, seniors and military, and $20 for adults will enjoy.” dialogue. is transforming the set into scenes in adults. “Cyrano” is suitable for all audi- He added that, although “Cyrano” is Like Skylar, Logan finds his charac- 17th century France. ences. For more information or tickets, classified as a comedy, “it’s a love ter, Christian, “one of the most chal- SLT Youth Theatre presents “Cyrano” visit the website www.sumterlittlethe- story, kind of tragic. ... It’s got a lot of lenging I’ve done, and I get to wear a March 23 to 26 and March 30 to April 2. atre.com or call (803) 775-2150. Ruth Buzzi, 80, trades Gladys for ranching

BY NICK THOMAS “She’s retired, waiting to go duo with Dom DeLuise. others who helped refine Glad- filled with old pantyhose and Tinseltown Talks to the Smithsonian Museum in “We were together working ys. cotton. I was able to swing it a box,” said Buzzi. “I haven’t ap- small comedy venues,” she said. “She is mostly a creation of with all my might and it still Drab, handbag-wielding TV peared as Gladys in so long, but “He asked me to be his ‘magi- mine from my rendition of wouldn’t hurt anyone, although character Gladys Ormphby she was always fun to do.” cian’s helper,’ and I named her Agnes Gooch in ‘Auntie it looked great and sounded never met a celebrity she didn’t If Buzzi’s return Shakundala. We wrote several Mame,’” she explained. “But great with a ‘thud’ when it land- feel compelled to smack sense- visits to Holly- bits, and they all just killed the she got more refined by the ed.” less at the slightest provocation. wood are any indi- audience. Soon we were spotted writers on ‘Laugh-In’ and it was But did she ever consider Short in both stature and pa- cation, Gladys still by ‘The Entertainers’ host, our Arte Johnson’s brother Co- stuffing a horseshoe in her tience, the feisty spinster’s vic- has her fans. friend Carol Burnett. She was slough ‘Cos’ Johnson, a very purse to batter someone who tims — such as Dean Martin or “So many peo- ahead of us career-wise, already funny guy, too, who actually was particularly annoying? Frank Sinatra — were more ple ask me to hit on a big hit series, and it was a thought of putting Arte and me “Yes, you,” she said, “if this likely to be paralyzed by laugh- BUZZI them with my huge thrill to go out and get a together as ‘Tyrone and Gladys’ interview doesn’t wind down ter than fear. purse, Buzzi said. fantastic audience reaction with on the show.” pretty soon!” Portrayed by comedic actress “In fact, a few years ago we our silly magic act.” Her later appearances with Today, Ruth and Kent are Ruth Buzzi in the late ’60s TV were at a Beverly Hills party Despite being best-known for Dean Martin were always happily retired on their Texas show “Laugh-In,” Gladys soon and in walked Elton John. He one “Laugh-In” character, Glad- highly anticipated by the audi- ranch in Erath County, about 60 found her way into the popular immediately made his way over ys, it wasn’t her favorite. Yet she ences and guests. “The audi- miles from Dallas/Fort Worth. culture of the day, landing guest to me and said, ‘For God’s sake, remains grateful for the frumpy ence was aware someone “Living in the beauty and sol- spots on other shows such as Ruth, please hit me with your little old lady. would get beaten to a pulp,” itude of this ranch is the perfect the Dean Martin Celebrity purse. That’s been on my buck- “My favorite character to play Buzzi said, “and they were way to unwind from a hectic ca- Roasts of the ’70s. et list for years!’” was actually ‘Doris Sidebottom,’ never disappointed.” reer and the hustle and bustle Today, Buzzi, who turned 80 Growing up in the Connecti- the sloppy drunk,” she ex- Contrary to appearances, her of Hollywood,” she said. last year, is chilling out on a 600- cut/Rhode Island region, young plained. “I also had fun with handbag lashings were harm- acre cattle and horse ranch in Ruth moved out West where she ‘Busy Buzzi’ the gossip colum- less. Nick Thomas teaches at Au- the Lone Star state with hus- attended college in Pasadena nist, and my hooker character, “No, it didn’t hurt,” she re- burn University at Montgom- band, Kent Perkins. But what of and began appearing in revues. ‘Kim Hither.’” vealed. “It looked vicious, but it ery, Alabama. See www.tinsel- Gladys? Early on, she formed a comedy Buzzi is also quick to credit was just a felt purse lined and towntalks.com. At Your Service Home Care Your Concierge With a locally practicing physician and local medical equipment specialist at the helm, AYSHC has combined expertise in health care and see the growth of the aging population within their own community. Personal Assistance for safe daily living VA, Medicaid, Long Term Insurance Provider www.ays-homecare.com 1250 Wilson Hall Rd | Sumter, SC 29150 803-607-9677 37 W. Rigby St | Manning, SC 29102 C2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM BIZARRO SOUP TO NUTZ

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TV-14). movie franchises. “Rush Hour,” In some ways, this preposter- “Greenleaf” is rare for televi- • Kalief seeks a trial on LATE NIGHT “Limitless” and “Training ous interracial buddy comedy sion, a series steeped in biblical “TIME: The Kalief Browder Story” Jesse Williams is booked on Day” performed poorly for is a bit like “Lethal Weapon” on fluency, with characters eager (10 p.m., Spike, TV-14). “The Daily Show With Trevor CBS. “Frequency” failed on the the other side of the law. 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