Sheriff Requests 15 Percent Salary Increase

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In the letter, Dennis said the offi- Association of Counties, in Sumter Dennis fears officers leaving for greener pastures cers’ efforts in training and serving County the starting salary for a depu- their community carry great benefits ty without any experience, patrol offi- BY ADRIENNE SARVIS other budget items. as well as costs regarding the agency’s cer I classification, is $29,000 and the [email protected] On March 28, Sumter County Sher- reputation among neighboring law starting salary for a shift commander iff Anthony Dennis sent a letter ad- agencies. “That reputation is responsi- is about $36,100. The maximum salary With its budget process just begin- dressed to Sumter County Council- ble for other agencies seeking our offi- for a deputy with a patrol officer I ning, Sumter County Council and man Chris Sumpter, also chairman of cers to bring their training and exper- classification is $37,000 and the maxi- administration have been asked to the county public safety committee, tise to their respective jurisdictions,” mum salary for a shift commander is consider a request for a 15 percent requesting the salary increase on be- he said. approximately $49,500. salary increase for Sumter County half of the law enforcement officers at According to the 2016 wage and sala- Sheriff’s Office personnel among the agency. ry report provided by South Carolina SEE RAISE, PAGE A9 Renovated ALDI ahead of schedule McElveen: School board bill moving forward BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected]

A bill introduced last month to add two at-large board members to the Sumter School Dis- trict Board of Trustees has passed through the state Sen- ate and is currently in the House, according to a state senator. State Sen. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter, introduced the legislation March 16 with state Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning. After three readings in the Senate, the bill had first reading in the House RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM of Representa- Jim Carroll of Inlet Pressure Cleaning applies a pressure wash to newly laid bricks at the ALDI Food Store at Broad Street and Wise Drive. tives on March The store has added about 3,000 square feet of space and Spencer Schimmel, director of real estate for ALDI, said the expansion is 28, McElveen said ahead of schedule. He said the store could reopen with a “soft opening” as soon as the end of next week and the official reopening the Wednesday. If the weekend of April 28. bill passes and becomes law — which appears MCELVEEN likely — the two at-large board members would initially be ap- U.S.-Russia relations at ‘all-time low?’ pointed by the county legisla- tive delegation that includes both senators and four repre- WASHINGTON (AP) — ence. It was stark evidence in America’s U.S. presiden- reached a “low point” in re- sentatives in the House. After Laying bare deep and dan- that the president is moving tial election. lations. being initially appointed, both gerous divisions on Syria ever further from his cam- “It’d be a fantastic thing if Trump, who last week or- appointees would serve on the and other issues, President paign promises to establish we got along with Putin and dered airstrikes on a Syrian board until the next scheduled Trump declared Wednesday better ties with Moscow. if we got along with Russia,” air base in retaliation for a non-partisan election, which that U.S. relations with Rus- Only weeks ago, it ap- Trump said. But he clearly chemical weapons attack, will be in November 2018. Both sia “may be at an all-time peared that Trump, who wasn’t counting on it. was asked Wednesday if board-member appointees low.” His top diplomat of- praised Putin throughout “That could happen, and it Syria could have launched would be eligible to run for fered a similarly grim as- the U.S. election campaign, may not happen,” he said. “It the attack without Russia’s election. sessment from the other side was poised for a potentially may be just the opposite.” knowledge. Trump said it Previously, McElveen said of the globe after meeting historic rapprochement with Not long before Trump was “certainly possible” he and Johnson had the full with Russian President Russia. But any such expec- spoke in Washington, Sec- though “probably unlikely.” support of the entire delega- Vladimir Putin in Moscow. tations have crashed into re- retary of State Rex Tiller- The newly hardened view tion with the bill’s introduc- “Right now we’re not get- ality amid the nasty back- son struck a similar tone of Moscow comes as the tion. He has said the move to ting along with Russia at all,” and-forth over Syria and on- after an almost two-hour president has tried to shake add two at-large board mem- Trump said flatly during a going U.S. investigations into meeting with Putin, saying bers was something the delega- White House news confer- Russia’s alleged interference the two countries had SEE RUSSIA, PAGE A9 tion has considered for a long time, but the recent financial crisis of the school district pushed the need for the legislation to the forefront. Broadcaster to host teacher appreciation event April 20 The board of trustees currently includes seven elected BY BRUCE MILLS marketing consultant with Community EDUCATORS INVITED positions representing differ- [email protected] Broadcasters-Sumter, the radio station ent areas of the school district company has hosted the event for WHAT: Community Broadcasters’ Teacher and one honorary, non-voting What initially started as a request about 25 years. Public and private- Appreciation Event position representing Shaw from a local school district to help rec- school teachers from schools in the tri- WHEN: Wed., April 20, 5-8 p.m. Air Force Base. ognize teachers for their hard work, county area of Sumter, Clarendon and WHERE: USC Sumter gymnasium In December, the fiscal year has turned into an annual event that Lee counties are invited to attend, as 2016 audit report was released attracts hundreds of area teachers and well as professors and instructors from and revealed the district over- the support of the business communi- the area’s colleges. gives away some gifts as well. spent by $6.2 million last fiscal ty. This year’s Community Broadcast- Each business represented at the “The vendor booths sell out every year and had an ending gener- ers’ Teacher Appreciation Event is event has a vendor booth, and teachers time we do it because it’s such a huge al fund balance on June 30, scheduled for Thursday, April 20, at the visit the various booths and register draw,” Welle said. “The teachers are 2016, of $106,449 — a critically University of South Carolina Sumter’s for door prizes from each one, Welle very appreciative because they know low level for a key catch-all Nettles Gymnasium. said. Free refreshments are provided, According to Sherry Welle, senior and Community Broadcasters also SEE EVENT, PAGE A9 SEE BILL, PAGE A9

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South Carolina Department The Sumter County Cul- of Transportation plans to re- tural Commission presents place the bridge on New Hope an exhibition titled “Super Church Road (S-43-263) over Heroines” by artist Nicole Rafting Creek in Sumter Coun- Heere at Gallery 135 in the ty, according to a press release Patriot Hall Performing Arts from SCDOT. Center, 135 Haynsworth St. The bridge will be replaced The show will open with a with a 120 foot pre-stressed con- reception from 6 to 8 p.m. crete bridge. The project is today and remain in the gal- scheduled to begin Monday, lery through May 12. The re- May 1. Barring any unforeseen ception featuring music by delays, the bridge will reopen Johnny Hilton, Donny Floyd on July 14. and Darren Polutta is free Traffic will be detoured along and open to the public. Frye Road, Camden Highway Texas native Heere creates PHOTO PROVIDED (US 521), Dais Road, Borden art from a feminist perspec- Nicole Heere’s exhibition titled “Super Heroines” opens with a reception Thursday in Gallery 135 at Road and Cimmaron Road. tive, citing her goal as “to Patriot Hall. For additional information, ridicule both male and fe- the public may contact the Dis- male stereotypes in the hope ative and empowering paint- trict 1 Office at (803) 737-6660. of empowering women and ings that challenge cultural challenging the notion of identities and stereotypes.” Absentee voting begins hyper masculinity.” Heere worked with re- She continues in her artist nowned artists Alex Rubio The Sumter County Voter statement: “Playing on and Milica Tomic and was Registration Office is open for America’s obsession with the mentored by the late Chicano absentee voting for the Special pin-up model and our naive artist Bruno Andrade while Primary Election for U.S. Con- representation of the good earning her bachelor of fine gressional District 5 and South ole’ days, I like to challenge arts degree at the University Carolina House District 70. people’s misconceptions of Texas at San Antonio. The Special Election prima- about every day cultural The loss of her mother at ries are scheduled May 2, and icons. Yet, I aim to send a an early age meant that run-off elections are sched- positive message. I reject the Heere learned to “cut it with uled for May 16, if necessary. critical negativity that is the boys ... who didn’t want The Special Election will be often associated with ‘the to let the girls in.” She was held June 20. cause’ - as a true yogi I be- inspired by the Guerilla Candidates in the Congres- lieve in zen and my art is Girls’ social activism, giving sional District 5 race include meant to make you feel good. layers of feminism to her art. Republicans Chad Connelly, The message is presented Her fast emergence as a Ray Craig, Sheri Few, Tom ‘in jest,’ and ultimately I promising artist led The Dal- Mullikin, Ralph Norman, would like viewers to smile las Morning News to call her Tommy Pope and Kris when they see my art. As work “particularly notewor- Wampler; and Democrats the yogi B.K.S. Iyengar once thy.” Heere has also been Alexis Frank, Les Murphy and said: ‘live happily and die featured on numerous TV Archie Parnell. majestically.’” reports, among them KVUE Candidates for the S.C. In her biography, Heere News Austin and WACHFox House of Representatives Dis- said she is “influenced by News Columbia, which in- From left: Donny Floyd, Darren Polutta and Johnny Hilton will pro- trict 70 race include Democrats the Chicano art prevalent terviewed her for Arts vide the musical entertainment for the opening of the Nicole Wendy Brawley, Jermaine throughout her native com- WACH. Her work has also Heere exhibition at Patriot Hall Gallery 135 Thursday. Walker, H. Heath Hill, Norman munity. ... (and) as her con- been featured in Origin Jackson, Patrick Morris, Harry sciousness for art matured Magazine, Literacy Head, much press continues for Krakow, Poland. Reese Sr., Levola Taylor and she became inspired by the Point of Vue Magazine, Pa- Heere. She was recently a Admission is free to the 6 George B. Wilson. Bill Strick- classic European masters as tron Magazine and the cover featured artist at Design to 8 p.m. Thursday opening land is the lone Republican as the modern, socially en- of Brilliant Corners Jazz Night Out Miami, and her reception for Nicole Heere’s candidate in the race. gaged artists of our time. ... Journal. In fall 2016, Jasper art has also gained a follow- “Super Heroine” at Gallery Voters may go to the office, at Yet where many modern Magazine featured Nicole on ing in Europe — featured in 135 in Patriot Hall, 135 Hayn- 141 N. Main Street Room 113, masters have patriarchal the cover dressed as a an advertising campaign by sworth St., and the public is from 8:30 a.m to 5 p.m., Monday subjects, Nicole falls back on housewife wearing classic Laznia Nowa Theatre in Po- invited to attend. Gallery 135 through Friday, and vote in her southern feminine roots yellow rubber gloves with land. Her painting “Mom- is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- person, or an absentee ballot and grounds her characters her middle finger powerfully my’s Little Helpers” was day through Friday. For may be requested by calling in traditional female roles. extended. used on billboards and post- more information call (803) (803) 436-2310, (803) 436-2311, All of this results in provoc- Many exhibitions and ers throughout the city of 436-2600. (803) 436-2312 or (803) 436-2313. CORRECTIONS Council approves expansion of water district lines A local brief on page A2 of Wednesday’s edition of The Sumter Item about the upcom- BY ADRIENNE SARVIS bay auto-repair garage. volved with the request, he recused ing motorcycle benefit ride, it [email protected] Sumter City-County Zoning Admin- himself from the vote because he and should have stated the first istrator Donna McCullum said the the person representing the applicant stop will be at the Boy Scouts During its meeting Tuesday, Sumter front portion of the applicant’s proper- work for the same real estate company. of America Barbecue Cook Off. County Council approved two separate ty is currently zoned general commer- County council also approved final The story on the same page requests to extend the Pinewood and cial and the applicant intends to build a reading of a request to rezone 6 acres about the barbecue for Boy Oswego water districts further into the storage warehouse on the rear portion in the 3900 block of Cody Road from Scouts should have stated the county. of the property sometime in the future. conservation preservation to agricul- two-day event includes a Wing Councilman Charles Edens said She said Wintergreen subdivision, lo- tural conservation in order for the ap- Ding on Friday for $8. Also, other entities can request to provide cated behind the parcel, is separated plicant to subdivide the property into proceeds of the barbecue will water services to areas in the county if from the property by a drainage ditch one 1-acre parcel and one 5-acre parcel. go to the Boy Scout program in the county government does not have that is heavily populated by trees. Two residential structures exist on the Pee Dee area council in- plans or a means to do so. The property is also located in Shaw the site and one residence will be including Sumter, Lee and Clar- The areas that will be included in each Air Force Base’s military protection area cluded on each parcel. endon counties. And, Glenn water district were not defined during which prohibits the construction of facil- In other news, council members ap- Button is the barbecue chair- the council meeting. The Sumter Item ities that require a large concentration proved a resolution to authorize a long- man and a Henry Shelor Dis- will provide more information about the of people. McCullum said the garage term lease agreement with VGM Fi- trict committee member for the expansion when it becomes available. would not interfere with that restriction. nancial Services for the use of mainte- Pee Dee Area Council. Swift Later, county council approved first Sumter City-County Planning Com- nance equipment for Crystal Lakes Creek Band will entertain at reading of a request to rezone 4.46 mission recommended approval of the Golf Course and discussed the possibil- Friday’s Wing Ding. The barbe- acres at 3815 Broad Street from resi- rezoning request during its meeting on ity of creating a policy regarding nam- cue will be from 11 a.m. to 2 dential-15 to general commercial for March 28. ing county facilities after community p.m. on Saturday. the construction and operation of a 10- Although Edens said he is not in- leaders.

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According to an incident report from Sumter Police Department, officers retrieved a black Judge handgun from Williams' bedroom closet. Williams told officers that he was not allowed to possess a firearm and that the handgun be- longed to another person who left the weapon inside his vehicle two years ago. STOLEN PROPERTY A water heater, unknown make, valued at $500; two bathroom sinks valued at $1,000; a kitchen sink valued at $500; approximately $1,000 in copper wiring; and an exterior air-conditioning unit valued at $4,000 were reportedly stolen from a residence in the 800 block of Barwick Road between Feb. 7 and April 7. Approximately $3,000 in damage was also caused to the interior walls of the residence and the breaker box, according to an PHOTO PROVIDED incident report from Sumter Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Marvin Bullips, left, from Manning, mans the propulsion auxiliary control con- Police Department. sole aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) during an engineering drill April 7. The ship has A black 18-foot 2016 Big Tex since deployed with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group off the Korean Peninsula. The presence of the strike group in the region is re- 14ET trailer valued at about portedly intended to send a message to the North Korea government, which has repeatedly threatened to shoot missiles at the U.S. and $5,800 was reportedly stolen its allies. from a site in the 800 block of South Guignard Drive between 3 p.m. on Friday and 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. Ap- proximately $400 in damage was caused to a chain-link fence on the site when the fence was cut, states an in- Sumter native supports Navy’s cident report from Sumter Police Department. A black 9mm Larson firearm and $12 in cash were reportedly stolen from a residence most advanced submarines in the 3000 block of Aaron Road, Dalzell, on Wednesday. BY PETTY OFFICER 1ST me a sense of being useful, and the precise delivery of pride in their devotion and A black 9mm Hi-Point fire- CLASS JAMES H. GREEN arm with a 15-round maga- and it allows me to see the missiles, and they are the service. These sailors are zine, valued at $150, was re- Navy Office of Community Outreach outcome of my hard work,” only survivable leg of the absolutely crucial to ensur- portedly stolen from a 1997 Special to The Item Todd said. nation’s strategic nuclear ing our ships and subma- Ford Mustang while it was The mission at Naval Sub- forces, which also include rines are operating at their parked at a residence on KINGS BAY, Georgia — A marine Base Kings Bay is to land-based missiles and air- best — always mission South Highland Avenue be- Sumter native provide support to the fleet, craft. The Ohio-class design ready, providing our nation tween 3 p.m. on Friday and is serving fighter and family, accord- allows the submarines to op- with the greatest Navy the 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. aboard the ing to Navy officials. It is erate for 15 or more years world has ever known." A black .40-caliber semi-au- homeport for the state-of-the-art home to between major overhauls. “The best part of this tomatic Glock Model 27 handgun valued at $550 was U.S. Atlantic the Atlantic Fleet's Trident Todd and other sailors command is the level of reportedly stolen from a Fleet’s ballistic submarines and serves as know they are part of a leg- knowledge that is here,” 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe while missile nuclear an integral part of the na- acy supporting the Navy’s Todd said. “I learn some- it was parked at a residence submarines. TODD tion's strategic deterrence most advanced submarines. thing new each day I come in the 1100 block of Alice Petty Officer program. "We demand the highest to work.” Drive between noon on April 1st Class Ter- The Navy’s ballistic mis- standards from our sailors Serving in the Navy, Todd 4 and 10 a.m. on April 6. ence Todd, a yeoman, is re- sile submarines, often re- — both professionally and said he is learning about An air-conditioning unit, un- sponsible for the correspon- ferred to as “boomers,” personally," said Rear Admi- leadership and managing known make, valued at dence for the boats as well serve as undetectable ral Randy Crites, command- multiple responsibilities. $2,000 and miscellaneous as making sure all the em- launch platforms for ballis- er, Submarine Group 10 in “Serving in the Navy has household appliances — un- bark procedures are in place tic missiles. They are de- Kings Bay. “Their chain of given me the opportunity to known quantity, type and make — valued at $1,500 and working. signed specifically for command, family and our provide a better future for were reportedly stolen from “I like that my job gives stealth, extended patrols great nation take immense my family,” Todd said. a vacant and foreclosed residence on Curtiswood Ave- nue between Jan. 1 and April 10. DAMAGED PROPERTY Construction crew finds old trolley line in Spartanburg A black 2006 Ford F-150 sus- tained approximately $1,500 in damage when the driver’s SPARTANBURG (AP) — materials but they will be an age where things found The city is replacing old side door and tailgate were Construction crews in stored. might be historically signifi- water lines in the downtown dented and the passenger’s South Carolina have found Spartanburg Water cant," Lawson said. area with new and stronger side was scratched while old trolley lines from the spokesman Chad Lawson The intersection where materials. the truck was parked at a early 1900s. said crews have exposed the track was found has "This allows us to help po- residence in the 2400 block Crews putting down new parts of old trolley lines be- been closed for several sition for more growth for of Pipkin Road on Saturday. water lines in Spartanburg fore, and workers are al- weeks while the city up- the future," Lawson said. "It The owner of a vehicle ser- found the track for street- ways looking for anything grades a century-old 10-inch may be 100 years before this vice center in the 500 block cars, the Herald-Journal of unusual. water line that will serve a type of project happens of West Liberty Street reported $400 in damage and Spartanburg reported. "Crews recognized it is of new hotel when it opens. again." stolen fuel after gasoline Crew chief Wes Arro- was taken from five vehi- wood said some asphalt cles parked at the business was being removed by a 16 S. MAIN STREET and a fuel line of one of the backhoe when about Powell’s vehicles was cut between eight inches down it hit SUMTER SC noon on Saturday and 9 the original brick street a.m. on Sunday. 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he Easter sermon — it’s a A quality cut of had come from God and was returning later betray or abandon him. rare occasion that both annu- meat is placed on the to God; so he got up from the meal,” With the same knowledge and in the al and regular church attend- table then crowded by (John 13:3-4a, NIV). same situation, I daresay that I might T ees are surprised by its con- a bevy of casseroles This meal would be one of Jesus’s have used the opportunity to condemn tent. It’s a powerful story but one and side dishes. last meals with his friends and family. those around me in a self-righteous we’ve heard many times before. Even Then, you sit with At this point in the story of Jesus’ rant. I might have stormed out or left though it is the greatest story of all family and friends crucifixion, those that would betray town. I would not have faced such ad- time, I think it’s because I’ve heard and enjoy one anoth- and kill him were in place. versity with the loving determination the story over and over that it’s easy ers’ company. This instance was specifically or- that Jesus showed in these verses. for me to drift away from the multi- Faith Matters I’ll be honest, it’s chestrated to build toward Jesus’ The fact that he rose from that meal, bulleted points on my sermon outline, JAMIE H. one of my favorite eventual death. intent on serving his purpose in God, thinking that God has nothing new to WILSON meals. Incredibly, Jesus didn’t fight this in- means I can sit down to my own Eas- reveal to me in those precious passag- Recently I read a evitable climax but marched toward it, ter meal, celebrating the fact that I es of Scripture. verse that, for me, knowing that He would soon return to also have a purpose, provided by the Instead, I’ve found myself thinking shifted the significance of that meal. God. sacrifice of Jesus Christ. about another tradition: Easter lunch. I’d like to share it with you in the How bittersweet that meal must Enjoy your Easter celebration, but Sunday morning Easter celebration hopes that your upcoming Easter meal have been. Yet Jesus rose from the rise and seek out God’s purpose for is often concluded with a sumptuous will help you savor the importance of meal and continued to serve his clos- your life. Easter meal. Resurrection Sunday. est friends by washing their feet in a It is with great planning and effort “Jesus knew that the Father had put symbolic gesture. Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmat- that this meal is served. all things under his power, and that he Most of those same friends would [email protected].

High Hills Missionary Baptist * Sunday, April 23 — Women’s breakfast at 10 a.m. Church, 6750 Meeting House Day service at 10:45 a.m. Dr. CHURCH NEWS Road, Dalzell, announces: Johnnie Boone-McCrea will speak. Seacoast Church — Manning * Sunday — Joint sunrise ser- Campus, 201 N. Church St., Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Concord Baptist Church, 1885 vice at High Hills AME Church, Lynam Road, announces: Myrtle Beach Highway, an- Manning, announces: 6780 Meeting House Road, Dal- New Bethel Missionary Baptist * Sunday — Joint sunrise ser- nounces: zell. Pastor Donald Amis will * Sunday — Easter services at Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., an- 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. vice at 6 a.m. at LaGree AME * Sunday — Easter Sunrise speak. Also, Easter service/ nounces: Church, 2920 Kolb Road. The service at 7 a.m. Sunday program with Sunday school * Today — Holy Week services Rev. Dr. George E. Hicks will school will begin at 8:45 a.m., starting at 8:30 a.m. St. John Baptist Church, 3944 speak. Easter worship and followed by 10 a.m. worship. at 7 p.m. The Rev. Hazel Charles will speak. Commu- Brewer Road, Manning, an- program will follow at 10 a.m. There will not be an evening nounces: at Allen Chapel AME Church. service. Marvin Hodge Life Enrichment nion will be observed. Center, 609 Miller Road, an- * Friday, April 21 — Missionary * Saturday, April 22 — The Dalzell United Methodist Church, * Sunday — Easter program at nounces: 10 a.m. program at 7:30 p.m. Evange- Hospitality and Sisters of Faith 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, list Johanna Wilson will speak. ministries will sponsor a announces: * Sunday, April 23 — Gospel * Saturday, April 22 — Health singing to celebrate the 21st “giveaway” from 7 a.m. until * Saturday, April 22 — Golf fair from 8:30 a.m. to noon noon. anniversary of the Gospel Ju- with health screenings, eye St. Paul AME Church, 835 tournament at Crystal Lakes bilees. On the program: Gos- with 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost exams, workshops and more. Plowden Mill Road, announc- pel All-Stars of Orangeburg; es: Antioch Missionary Baptist is $50 per person / $200 per New Boys; The Valentinos; The Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon- team. Call (803) 469-0160 to Sisters; and many others. Newlight Baptist Church, 4390 * Sunday, April 23 — Women’s Dingle Road, Jordan communi- leave a message and your call Moses Dingle Road, Summer- Day celebration at 10 a.m. ty, Manning, announces: will be returned. ton, announces: Minister Quentina W. Gregg Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist will speak. * Today-Friday — Spring Reviv- * Saturday, April 29 — Relay * Sunday — The resurrection for Life yard sale at 7:30 a.m. Church, 7355 Camden Highway, al at 7:30 nightly. The Rev. Car- Rembert, announces: of Jesus Christ as well as fam- nell Witherspoon will speak. in the education building. Cur- ily and friends day will be cel- Sumter Free Will Baptist Church, rently accepting donations of * Friday — Good Friday servic- ebrated at 3 p.m. The Rev. Pat- 971 Boulevard Road, announc- yard sale items. Call Barbara es at 7 p.m. rick Stephens will speak. A es: Bethel AME Church, 219 E. Cal- at (803) 565-1602. * Sunday — Easter service at 8 meal will follow in the fellow- houn St., announces: * Today-Saturday — Yard sale * Sunday, April 30 — Pie in the a.m. followed by church ship hall. fundraiser beginning at 7:30 a.m. * Saturday, April 22 — “A Taste face contest to benefit Relay school and regular service. each day. There will be clothes, of Bethel,” sponsored by the for Life during adult Sunday * Sunday, April 23 — Pastor’s Orangehill Independent Method- hot dogs, drinks and more. Missionary Society, will be school. Aide program during regular held from 3 to 5 p.m. Cost is ist Church, 3005 S. Kings High- services. The Rev. William way, Wedgefield, announces: $10 per tray. White will speak. Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1794 * Sunday — Combined sunrise Church, 1130 Granby Lane, Old Georgetown Road, Man- * Sunday, April 30 — Youth Day service at 6 a.m. The Rev. Eli- Summerton, announces: Bethlehem Missionary Baptist ning, announces: during regular services. Evan- jah Jeter will speak. Church, 4319 Rowe Drive, Sum- gelist Glenda Miller will speak. * Friday — “The Seven Last * Sunday — Easter services in- Words of Christ from the merton, announces: clude 7 a.m. sunrise service, 9 Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine Cross” at 7 p.m. * Monday-Wednesday, April a.m. Sunday school and 10 Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 24-26 — Revival at 7 nightly. a.m. worship. Grove Road, Rembert, an- * Sunday — Easter services as Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynch- nounces: follows: 6 a.m. sunrise service, The Rev. Clifford Gaymon will burg, announces: speak. * Today-Friday — Young Disci- 9 a.m. Sunday school, 9:45 Friendship Missionary Baptist * Sunday — Easter Sunrise ser- ples of Kingdom Building reviv- a.m. devotional service and 10 Church, 182 S. Pike East, an- vices at 6 a.m. The Rev. Shirley al at 7 nightly. Minister Rodney a.m. worship service. Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist nounces: McKnight will speak. Asbury Fleming will speak on Thursday Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, * The Chinese auction origi- United Methodist Choir will and the Rev. Fedetra Har- announces: provide music. Easter services Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, nally scheduled for April 15 rington will speak on Friday. 155 Wall St., announces: * Sunday — Sunrise service at has been cancelled and will schedule as follows: 8:30 a.m. church school and 9:15 a.m. * Sunday — Resurrection wor- * Friday — Easter production 6 a.m. Youth Easter recitals at be rescheduled at a later ship service at 7 a.m. Break- 4 p.m. date. worship. Youth Easter program “The Days of Christ — His with recitations by youth and fast will be served. Death and Resurrection” at 7 * Sunday, April 23 — The 98th Sunbeam choirs. p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. anniversary of the church will Gethsemane Apostolic Church, Pinewood Baptist Church, 10 E. be celebrated at 11 a.m. U.S. 76, Lynchburg, announces: Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Fulton St., Pinewood, announc- Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad * The Gethsemane Youth Min- Church, 325 Fulton St., an- es: St. Ext., announces: Chapel AME Church, McLeod istry announces the launch of nounces: * Friday — Good Friday ser- Road, Paxville, announces: the Mary Alice Montgomery * Friday — Ignite service at 7 * Sunday — Joint sunrise service communion drop-in from p.m. Prophet Everett Roberson * Saturday, April 22 — Gospel Scholarship fund. Applications 5 to 7 p.m. are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sun- vice with Salem Missionary will speak. singing at 6 p.m. to celebrate Baptist Church to be held at 6 * Sunday — Easter services as the 21st anniversary of the day, April 30. Email gacyouth- [email protected] to request a.m. at Mount Zion MBC. Dr. follows: sunrise service at 7:15 Gospel Jubilees. On the pro- Cartrell Woods will speak. a.m., breakfast at 7:45 a.m., Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 gram: Ballard Sisters of Cam- application and find out the A/B Sumter Landing Road, criteria. Sunday school at 9 a.m. and den; Calvary Male Chorus of worship at 10 a.m. Call (803) Horatio, announces: Pinewood; Voices of Harmony; Mount Zion United Methodist 452-5373 or visit www.pine- * Sunday — Easter services: and many others. Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 130 Loring Mill Road, woodbaptist.org. church school at 8:45 a.m. fol- Church, 5405 Black River Road, announces: lowed by 10 a.m. worship. Church of Christ, 313 Mooney- Rembert, announces: * Sunday — Easter sunrise * Sunday, April 23 — Women’s service at 6:30 a.m. followed Refreshing Springs Kingdom Out- ham Road, announces: * Saturday, April 22 — Commu- reach, meets at Colony Square, Missionary annual day. Church nity yard sale and spring fling by breakfast and 9:30 a.m. school will begin at 8:45 a.m. * Sunday — The 22nd pastoral Easter program. 741 Bultman Drive, Suite 21, anniversary of Pastor James L. from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring announces: followed by 10 a.m. worship. Clark and Alethia Clark will be more than 30 sellers and ven- * Sunday, April 30 — Young dors, food, games, crafts, * Sunday — Resurrection ser- celebrated at 4 p.m. The Rev. Mulberry Missionary Baptist vice at 11 a.m. Disciples Ministry. Church Roosevelt McFadden Jr. will bounce houses, live entertain- Church, 1400 Mulberry Church school will begin at 8:45 a.m. speak. ment and more. 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Calvary Bible Church Sumter First Pentecostal Adventist Apostolic Baptist - Missionary Catholic - Roman Lutheran - ELCA 770 N. Wise Dr., Sumter Holiness Church 803-774-2341 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist Refreshing Springs Kingdom Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church The Catholic Community of St James Lutheran Church Pastor Richard Harris S. Paul Howell, Pastor 103 N Pike West 775-4455 Outreach Ministries 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Sumter, St. Anne Site 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Pastor Harry Robinson 741 Bultman Dr., Suite 21 • 406-4716 Marion H Newton, Pastor 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 PM Sunday Worship: 10:45 am Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Pastor Melissa Richardson Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Parochial Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Pastor Keith Getz & 6:00 pm Tues Bible Study 7 pm Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Sunday School: 9:00 am Christ Community Church(CCC) Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org Sunday Worship: 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm Sunday Worship: 10:00 am 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter 7:00 pm Sun. 8:00 and 12:00 Noon Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am www.cccsumter.com Confession: Sat. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Holy Communion: 12:00 pm 803-905-7850 African Methodist Salem Missionary Baptist Church Sunday Worship 10:00 am Presbyterian - ARP Assembly of God 320 West Fulton Street Episcopal Methodist - United First Church of God Lemira Presbyterian Church 803-775-8054 The Catholic Community of 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 First Assembly of God Reverend Dr. Cartrell Woods, Jr. Pastor Sumter, St. Jude Site 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 Pastor Dan Rowton Wayman Chapel AME Church 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 Sun. School 9:00 am 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 Aldersgate United Methodist www.sumterfcg.org 160 N Kings Hwy • 803-494-3686 www.sumterﬁ rstag.org Praise Worship 9:55 am www.stjudesumtersc.org 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 am www.waymanchapelame.com Jason Banar, Pastor Worship 10:00 am Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM David W. Day, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Broughton, Jr. Sunday School 9:30 am Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Church School 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Saturday: 6:00 pm Worship Service 10:30 am Worship 10:15 am Baptist - Southern Sun. 9:15 - 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm www.aldersgatesumter.org Greater St. Paul Church Presbyterian PCA Wed. Bible Study 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm (in Spanish) 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Confession: Sat. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Bethel United Methodist Church Founder Bishop W.T. English Grace Baptist Church Westminster Presbyterian Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Sunday School - 10:30 am 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 230 Alice Dr., Sumter • 803-773-7235 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Morning Worship - 11:30 am Dr. Stephen Williams Pastor Stuart Mizelle IN LIFE as Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Wed. 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On this Easter First United Penecostal Church Sunday School (classes for all ages) 9:30 a.m. Sunday, may we bow Evening Worship 6:00 pm Spiritual Life Christian Center our heads in humility Non-Denominational 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Hospitality & Fellowship (Fellowship Hall) 10:10 a.m. 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastor Theron Smith as did our Savior so Shaw Heights Baptist Church Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. long ago, and thank The Rock Church of Sumter Sunday Service: 10:00 am 2030 Peach Orchard Rd. • 499-4997 Sunday Worship: 11:00 am God Almighty with 365 N. Saint Paul Church Rd., Sumter & 6:30 pm our hearts and souls Rev. Robert White, Pastor Wednesday Bible 803-494-7625 (ROCK) Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm for the life of His Son. 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Benton Young, Owner “Flowers For All Occasions’’ 800-293-4709 To view church information online go to www.theitem.com or www.sumterchurchesonline.com A6 | THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM THE CLARENDON SUN Call: (803) 774-1211 | E-mail: [email protected] County employees’ insurance premiums may drop Lower usage a key factor in care had come down significantly com- thony said the current budget proposal plaining their current budget requests. pared to state employees, he said. includes a 2 percent cost-of-living in- Most told Council they were able to reducing cost of coverage Clarendon County pays a rate over crease for employees, effective July 1. find room for some budget cuts. and above the state premiums to take “Quite frankly, three weeks ago if Magistrate Judge Nanette Frye said BY JIM HILLEY into account utilization compared to you had asked, we would not have been that while the proposed budget for [email protected] state employees into consideration, he able to do that,” Anthony said. Magistrate Court was less than the pre- explained, and the county’s insurance Council also passed the second read- vious year, county judges would like to An apple a day keeps the doctor away. costs have gone up in re- ing of an ordinance authorizing a gen- see a recording system installed at the While that old saying may or may cent years because county eral obligation bond not to exceed Clarendon County Detention Center so not be true, Clarendon County employ- employees’ use of health $750,000 to finance remodeling of the bond hearings may be conducted re- ees have been keeping the doctor away services has been higher Althea Gibson Building to house the motely. She told Council they were and that could lead to good news when than the average state South Carolina Department of Social seeking grant funding for the $5,000 they get their paychecks. employee. Services. The first reading of the ordi- project. Clarendon County Chief Financial “That trend has re- nance limited the amount to $650,000. She also said the nine county judges Officer Lynden Anthony told Claren- BAXLEY versed significantly,” An- County Administrator David Epper- are required to have 16 hours of train- don County Council on Monday night thony said. son said the increase was because of ing each year, and most judges are pay- that while the cost of employee pen- While the state is in- unexpected costs to complete the proj- ing the $400 to $500 costs out of pocket. sions will be going up, the cost of creasing employee premiums by 2.5 per- ect. Sheriff Tim Baxley said that he is re- health insurance for Clarendon County cent, Clarendon County will see a rath- During a public hearing on the ordi- questing an increase in gas expense. employees will be going down. er large reduction in both employee and nance, local citizen Joe Witt said he “We would be crippled by an in- Anthony said that for the past few employer health premiums, he said. was concerned about the cost increase. crease in the cost of gas,” he said. years, increases in health insurance “Because this affects both the em- “It seems like we have begun con- The sheriff’s office is badly in need premiums has outpaced the county’s ployer and the employee premiums, struction on something without know- of new vehicles, he said. ability to increase taxes. our employees will see their net pay in- ing what we’re constructing,” he said. Out of a fleet of 57 vehicles, 36 have “It has squeezed our budgets within crease at the start of the new year as a Council approved the second reading more than 150,000 miles, and 28 have the general fund considerably,” he said. result,” he said. “We are all looking for- unanimously. more than 200,000 miles, Baxley said. A week ago, the county was informed ward to that.” Much of the meeting involved indi- “You can’t just keep fixing them,” he that county employees’ use of health Because of the reduced expense, An- viduals from county departments ex- said.

Puddin Swamp Festival wraps up

ABOVE: Ron Lee flips burgers for a good cause at the Honduras Mission booth at the 2017 Puddin Swamp Festival. Money raised will be used by members of the United Methodist Church in Tur- beville, who make an annual trip to Honduras to provide food and dental care to impoverished residents of the Central American country.

LEFT: Lewis Brice warms up before his performance at the festival.

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EVENT BILL FROM PAGE A1 FROM PAGE A1 fund, according to auditor pects for the short-term politi- it’s being done for them.” Robin Poston. In January, the cal appointments, citing that Welle added the annual school board approved an he believes that would be in- event is the only one like it emergency financial plan by appropriate until the bill pass- in the area. Last year, as Superintendent Frank Baker es. many as 600 teachers at- that eliminated 47 positions In a related matter, tended, she said. and froze various budget line McElveen said there has not Each school in Sumter items. Cutting an additional 86 been a meeting scheduled as School District also gives classroom teachers and relat- of yet between the delegation out its annual teacher-of- ed instructional staff for the and the school board to dis- the-year awards at the 2017-18 budget year was pro- cuss the legislation. He did event. posed last week as part of a say some school board mem- Jack Swart, general man- budget update presentation. bers have called him with ager of Community Broad- PHOTO PROVIDED As local legislation, it ap- questions on the proposed leg- casters, says the occasion is Dr. Kurt Stroebel of Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center in pears the bill will become law islation, and he has had con- ideal for his media company Sumter, left, chats with area teachers last year at Community before the General Assembly versations with those individ- to be a part of. Broadcasters’ Teacher Appreciation Event at USC Sumter. adjourns in May -- even if uals. “This is a program that Gov. Henry McMaster vetoes McElveen said he believes was in place when our com- we absolutely wanted to vited to attend. it -- according to McElveen. the legislation to add two at- pany, Community Broad- continue it because it’s a The presenting sponsor Most lawmakers generally large board members will be casters, bought the radio good program to highlight for this year’s event is Pal- don’t interfere with local legis- for the betterment of the stations here,” Swart said. teachers among their peer metto Health Tuomey, and lation as a matter of legisla- school district long-term. “In the spirit of us being group in a fun setting.” the supporting sponsor is tive courtesy, unless it has a “Change is always a difficult Community Broadcasters, All area teachers are in- SAFE Federal Credit Union. statewide impact, McElveen thing to embrace,” McElveen said. said. “As a state senator rep- If the bill passes through resenting four counties, it’s the House, it will go to Mc- not my job or responsibility to Not long before Trump spoke, Russia ve- Master. try to step in and run the RUSSIA FROM PAGE A1 toed a Western-backed U.N. resolution that “If the governor signs it, school district because we would have condemned the chemical weap- then obviously it becomes have duly elected people on suspicions about the motives behind his ons attack and demanded a speedy investiga- law,” McElveen said. “If the the school board, who are campaign calls for warmer relations. As tion. governor vetoes it, which he elected for that purpose. But the FBI and multiple congressional com- The dim view of U.S.-Russian ties from has given the indication that as a state legislator, we do mittees investigate possible collusion be- both Trump and Tillerson reflected the for- he will veto a lot of local legis- have the ability and the re- tween Russia and Trump’s campaign, the mer Cold War foes’ inability to forge better lation, ... then it’s likely to be a sponsibility to make changes president and his aides can now point to relations, as Trump until recently has advo- formality of an override of that we think can benefit our his hard-line stance on Syrian President cated. the veto because it’s local leg- entire community. And that’s Bashar Assad as evidence he’s willing to Allegations of collusion between Russian islation.” what really spurred this on.” stand up to Putin. officials and Trump campaign associates McElveen said it’s his un- Sumter School Board Chair- More than 80 people were killed in what also have weakened Trump’s ability to make derstanding that at least the man the Rev. Daryl McGhaney the U.S. has described as a nerve gas attack concessions to Russia in any agreement, lest last three governors have had said last month that he was that Assad’s forces undoubtedly carried out. he be accused of rewarding bad behavior. the philosophical approach to looking forward to having a Russia says rebels were responsible for Russia wants the U.S. to eliminate sanctions veto most local legislation. meeting between board mem- whatever chemical agent was used, which on Moscow related to its 2014 annexation of McElveen said he and the bers and the delegation before the Trump administration calls a disinfor- Ukraine’s Crimea region and support for other legislators have not had making any comments on the mation campaign. pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. any discussion on local pros- proposed legislation.

would demonstrate to local of- $1 million. make the adjustment. RAISE FROM PAGE A1 ficers that they serve a com- He said county staff would All county council members munity that appreciates them. work on the numbers but so were present during the com- The wage and salary report Dennis said he is well aware During Sumter County far he doesn’t see a way to mittee meeting. states that salaries for officers of the budget constraints Fiscal, Tax and Property with patrol officer I classifica- faced by the county but he Committee meeting on Tues- tion in Florence County range thinks the 15 percent salary day evening, Sumter County DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE from $30,900 to $47,200, and increase cannot be overlooked Administrator Gary Mixon salaries for shift commanders at this time. said the salary adjustment Rural Development range from $43,100 to $66,000. He said the salary increase would be a little more than Town of Pinewood: Notice of Availability of an Environ- South Carolina Association mental Assessment of Counties is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service (RUS), USDA represents all 46 counties in ACTION: the state. Notice of Availability of an Environmental “With every passing day Assessment that I spend being a part of MEXICANMEXICAN RESTAURANTRESTAURANT this special group of peace SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the RUS, as re- keepers, I am more and more Everyone loves quired by the National Environmental Policy Act, is issuing aware that it is truly a calling our delicious an environmental assessment (EA) in connection with pos- and not a profession,” Dennis Mexican specialties. sible impacts related to a project proposed by Town of Pine- said. “I, quite frankly, feel as wood (Town), of Sumter, SC. Th e proposal is for construc- though we are taking their 246 S. Pike West Rd. tion of approximately 7,800 linear feet (LF) of 4”, 32,600 LF services for granted when we of 6”, 32,700 LF of 8”, 124,000 LF of 10”, and 5,100 LF of 12” continue to pay them far less Sumter, SC 29150 new water lines, one (1) new 200,000 gallon elevated water than they earn every week.” 15% OFF 803-778-9770 storage tank, and one (1) booster pump station to serve ap- He said the majority of the proximately 505 new customers. Th e Town has submitted county’s officers also work $25 Purchase Monday-Friday 11am-10pm an application to RUS for funding of the proposal. part-time jobs during their off Saturday 12pm-10pm • Sunday 12pm-9pm time to make ends meet. www.AngelsMexicanRestaurant.com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rusty Dennis said the fact that Craven, Area Specialist, RUS; 531 Robertson Blvd., Suite neighboring and state agen- A, Walterboro, SC 29488; 843-549-1822, ext. 128; rusty.cra- cies have been able to in- [email protected]. crease officers’ salaries creates the perfect storm for one SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of his greatest fears. Town of Pinewood Sumter County Sheriff’s Of- Insure your 4-door proposes to construct approximately 7,800 linear feet (LF) fice could become a training Betterand save money on of 4”, 32,600 LF of 6”, 32,700 LF of 8”, 124,000 LF of 10”, and ground for other law enforce- 5,100 LF of 12” new water lines, one (1) new 200,000 gallon ment agencies if local officers your front door. elevated water storage tank, and one (1) booster pump sta- are not fairly compensated, he tion to serve approximately 505 new customers. said. “This would be a traves- together. ty for the citizens of Sumter Hybrid Engineering, Inc., an environmental consultant, County,” he said. prepared an environmental assessment for RUS that de- scribes the project, assesses the proposed project’s environ- + = SAVE mental impacts, and summarizes as applicable any miti- gation measures used to minimize environmental eff ects. 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TLC 43 157 Dateline on TLC (N) (HD) Casey Anthony: An Ameri can Murder Mystery A murder case is explored. (N) (HD) (:01) Casey Anthony A murder case. (HD) aaac TNT 23 158 Ma jor Crimes: Shock wave Part 2 The Hobbit: An Un ex pected Jour ney (‘12, Fan tasy) Mar tin Free man. Bil bo Baggins joins the wizard Gandalf the Grey and a The Hobbit: The Deso la tion of The next target. (HD) group of 13 dwarves on a quest to reclaim a lost dwarf king dom from a treacher ous dragon. (HD) Smaug (‘13) Ian McKellen. (HD) TRUTV 38 129 Jok ers (HD) Jok ers (HD) Jok ers (HD) Jok ers (HD) Jok ers (HD) Jok ers (HD) Imprac ti cal Jokers (N) (HD) Jok ers (N) Jok ers (HD) Jok ers (HD) TVLAND 55 161 M*A*S*H (:36) M*A*S*H (:12) M*A*S*H (:48) Loves Raymond (HD) Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Queens (HD) Queens (HD) Queens (HD) z{| USA 25 132 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Teams TBA Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Greed (HD) Sex crimes. (HD) SVU (HD) WE 68 166 Braxton Family Values (HD) Braxton Family Values (HD) Braxton Family Values (N) (HD) (:05) Hustle & Soul (N) (HD) Braxton Family Values (HD) Hus tle (HD) WGN 8 172 Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Outsid ers: The Run (HD) Cops (HD) ‘Sacred Cod’ looks at decline of an ancient industry

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH genial Australian comedy “Crocodile The documentary “Sacred Cod” (9 Dundee” (10:15 p.m., AMC) was the p.m., Discovery, TV-PG) examines second-highest-grossing film of 1986 an ancient industry and a way of and made an overnight sensation of life vanishing before our eyes. its star, Paul Hogan. Much of “Cod” is shot in Glouces- ter, Massachusetts, a centuries-long fishing community with a distinc- SERIES NOTES tive culture. When Europeans first Baby separation anxiety on “The set about discovering and settling Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, TV- the New World, some went in search PG) * Memories fade on “Supernatu- of gold. But New England settlers ral” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Josh were confident that there was more weighs his priorities on “Trial and wealth to be found in fishing cod. Error” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * The IT And they were correct. The fish hits the fan “The Great Indoors” (8:30 were so plentiful that it was said p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Emily takes a you could walk across the Atlantic stand on “Powerless” (8:30 p.m., NBC, on the backs of the abundant cod. TV-PG) * Christy’s vital new atti- Over the past generation, the cod tude proves irksome on “Mom” (9 population has nose-dived, inspiring p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Molly Ringwald limited catches and regulations. guest-stars as Archie’s mother on Some researchers have estimated “Riverdale” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Mis- that cod has dwindled to as little as CATE CAMERON / THE CW adventures in baby-sitting on “Life in 3 percent of what it would take to Luke Perry stars as Fred Andrews and Molly Ringwald guest stars as Mary Andrews in Pieces” (9:30 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). constitute a healthy and sustainable the “Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend” episode of “Riverdale,” airing at 9 p.m. today on population. In late 2014, the Nation- CW. al Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- LATE NIGHT istration banned virtually all cod “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” fishing throughout the region. At researchers as heartless technocrats profiles University of Kentucky (11 p.m., Comedy Central) presents the same time, scientists measured waging “a war” on a way of life. men’s basketball coach John Calipa- the best of Hasan Minaj * Kunal record warming in the Gulf of Longtime residents watching the ri. Nayyar, Harland Williams and Lillie Maine, a development that threat- young people move away and their • Olivia has misgivings on “Scan- Mae appear on “Conan” (11 p.m., ened the microscopic plant life that communities fading want to blame dal” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14). TBS) * Anderson Cooper, Judd Apa- sustains the ecosystem. Many fear somebody. And in this case, they are • Bucket lists abound on “The tow and Jidenna are booked on “The that lobsters could be the next spe- shooting a much less telegenic mes- Amazing Race” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). Late Show With Stephen Colbert” cies to decline and/or vanish. senger. • Scottie and Howard battle for (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Jimmy Fallon The quotas and fishing bans have control on the season finale of the welcomes Aaron Paul, Keri Russell forced hundreds of fishermen to sell spin-off “The Blacklist: Redemption” and 2 Chainz on “The Tonight Show” their boats and abandon a way of TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14). (11:35 p.m., NBC, r) * Charlize Ther- life going back generations. Emo- • Gingerbread construction on • Ben and Rhys have their cover on, Tony Goldwyn and Romeo San- tions naturally run high. “Cod” “MasterChef: Junior” (8 p.m., Fox, TV- blown on “The Catch” (10 p.m., ABC, tos appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” shows how the government and sci- PG). TV-14). (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Ewan McGregor, ence itself have become convenient • Meredith and Nathan can’t fight • “Dark Net” (10 p.m., Showtime, Zoe Kravitz, Jon Pardi and Nicko scapegoats. their feelings on “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 TV-MA) examines internet vigilan- McBrain visit “Late Night With Seth The film, airing on the same net- p.m., ABC, TV-14). tism. Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Mi- work as “Deadliest Catch,” is re- • Halstead’s father becomes a re- • Sam resists the Colonel’s efforts chelle Monaghan, Bradley Whitford markably balanced. But it also dem- luctant patient on “Chicago Med” (9 to take over Elvis’ career on “Sun and London Grammar appear on onstrates how easily the anti-sci- p.m., NBC, TV-14). Records” (10 p.m., CMT, TV-14). “The Late Late Show With James Cor- ence position can be romanticized • Secrets revealed on “Kicking and den” (12:35 a.m., CBS, r). when marinated in resentment. It Screaming” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). also demonstrates how the very na- • The “30 for 30” documentary CULT CHOICE Copyright 2017 ture of storytelling tends to “cast” “One and Not Done” (9 p.m., ESPN) Made for a modest $10 million, the United Feature Syndicate

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COMMENTARY Is Trump enlisting in the War Party?

y firing off five on civilians? dozen Tomahawk For it missiles at a mili- makes no B tary airfield, our sense. Why ‘’America First’’ president would Assad, may have plunged us into an- who is win- other Middle East war that ning the war his countrymen do not want and had been to fight. told America Thus far Bashar Assad Pat was no lon- seems unintimidated. Brush- Buchanan ger demand- ing off the strikes, he has de- ing his re- fiantly gone back to bombing moval, order a the rebels from the same nerve gas attack on children, Shayrat air base that the U.S. certain to ignite America’s missiles hit. rage, for no military gain? Trump ‘’will not stop here,’’ Like the gas attack in 2013, warned U.N. Ambassador this has the marks of a false Nikki Haley on Sunday. ‘’If flag operation to stampede he needs to do more, he will.’’ America into Syria’s civil war. EDITORIAL ROUNDUP If Trump fails to back up And as in most wars, the Haley’s threat, the hawks first shots fired receive the now cheering him on will loudest cheers. But if the pres- begin deriding him as ‘’Don- ident has thrown in with the ald Obama.’’ neocons and War Party, and Low-rent for big bucks But if he throbs to the war we are plunging back into the drums of John McCain, Lind- Mideast maelstrom, Trump ASHINGTON incident, changed his terminology sey Graham and Marco Rubio should know that many of — Despite re- they must to that “falafel thing” — and orders Syria’s air force those who helped to nominate cent revela- have won- word of the day, eh? — destroyed, we could be at war and elect him — to keep us W tions that Fox dered? Or, which falls somewhat not only with ISIS and al-Qai- out of unnecessary wars — News and anchor Bill was it just short of corr1ecting the da, but with Syria, Russia, may not be standing by him. O’Reilly had settled five a matter record. Iran and Hezbollah. We have no vital national complaints of sexual ha- of time Your honor, I did not say A Syrian war would con- interest in Syria’s civil war. It rassment against him to until the her little loofah thing. I sume Trump’s presidency. is those doing the fighting the tune of millions — his Kathleen blood- said her little falafel thing. Are we ready for that? How who have causes they deem ratings went up. Parker sucking, There’s a big difference, would we win such a war worth dying for. A few days later, a Unit- tentacled you know. without raising a large army For ISIS, it is the dream of ed AirIines passenger was tripod ma- The upshot of the Mack- and sending it back into the a caliphate. For al-Qaida, it is dragged from an airplane chines in “War of the ris and more recent Fox Middle East? about driving the Crusaders to make room for crew Worlds” reach down to se- News scandals was that Another problem: Trump’s out of the Dar al Islam. For members on a full flight -- lect their next human women were paid for their missile attack was unconsti- the Turks, it is, as always, and United’s stock initial- cocktail to drain? But silence, in some cases tutional. Assad had not at- about the Kurds. ly went up. maybe that’s just me. quite well. Gretchen Carl- tacked or threatened us, and For Assad, this war is about And for this, we pay Still. It happened. Right son was awarded $20 mil- Congress, which alone has his survival and that of his good money? here in the USA. On a lion to settle her suit al- the power to authorize war regime. For Putin, it is about The shock wasn’t so plane. To a random guy. leging that Fox News boss on Syria, has never done so. Russia remaining a great much that monetary val- United stocks rallied Roger Ailes sexually ha- Indeed, Congress denied power and not losing its last ues seem to increase in and the friendly skies rassed her for several President Obama that specific naval base in the Med. For direct correlation to the were no wiser. years. Ailes is gone; Carl- authority in 2013. Iran, this is about preserving diminution of moral val- That is, until the out- son is rich. What was Trump thinking? a land bridge to its Shiite ally ues but that we’ve be- rage gathering on social Mackris was paid as Here was his strategic ratio- Hezbollah. For Hezbollah it is come passive bystanders media reached investors. well, though not nearly so nale: about not being cut off from to appalling behavior and By the time the market well. The tapes she sup- ‘’When you kill innocent the Shiite world and isolated allegations. Well beyond closed Tuesday, United’s posedly had that would children, innocent babies — in Lebanon. defining deviancy down, shares were down 1.1 per- have proved her case were babies, little babies — with a Because all have vital inter- as the great statesman cent and the company had never released, she faded chemical gas … that crosses ests in Syria, all have invest- Daniel Patrick Moynihan lost $255 million in market into scandal history, and many, many lines, beyond a ed more blood in this conflict once described our cul- value — not because of O’Reilly went on to be- red line. … And I will tell you, than have we. And they are tural devolution — we the airline’s treatment of come Fox’s ratings god for that attack on children yes- not going to give up their hardly know what it is the passenger but because reasons I’ve failed to terday had a big impact on gains or goals in Syria and anymore. of investors’ loss of faith glean. me … my attitude toward yield to the Americans with- Which reminds me of in the company’s ability to Then #bootoreilly was Syria and Assad has changed out a fight. another great social ob- handle a crisis. born and thousands of very much.’’ And if we go to war in server, author Flannery As for O’Reilly, o’really? women shared their expe- Two days later, Trump was Syria, what would we be O’Connor. Frequently I was beginning to think riences with workplace still emoting: ‘’Beautiful ba- fighting for? asked why Southerners I was the last person on harassment. At last count, bies were cruelly murdered A New World Order? De- write so much about the planet for whom men- more than 60 advertisers, in this very barbaric attack. mocracy? Separation of freaks, she replied that it tion of “O’Reilly” prompt- including Jenny Craig, No child of God should ever mosque and state? Diversity? was because Southerners ed the instant association Advil and Mercedes-Benz suffer such horror.’’ Free speech for Muslim here- could still recognize them. to “loofah.” O’Reilly. Loo- pulled their commercials Now, that gas attack was an tics? LGBT rights? Whether this was ever fah. O’Reilly. Loofah. Yes, from the show. Even atrocity, a war crime, and pic- In 2013, a great national co- true is debatable only be- my fellow Americans, not O’Reilly is only as valu- tures of its tiny victims are alition came together to com- yond the Confederate only is O’Reilly a smug, able as the bucks he heart-rending. But 400,000 pel Congress to deny Barack states. sarcastic, windbag/anchor brings in. people have died in Syria’s Obama authority to take us to What is true today is of the self-promoting com- In a pre-Twitter age, the civil war, among them thou- war in Syria. that social media has be- mercial called “The United event might have sands of children and infants. We are back at that barri- come the church lady and O’Reilly Factor,” he is also gone unnoticed by more Have they been killed by cade. An after-Easter battle is the party-line operator allegedly a sex talker of than a few reporters who Assad’s forces? Surely, but shaping up in Congress on rolled into one. If some- some renown. corralled a few passengers also by U.S., Russian, Israeli the same issue: Is the presi- body misbehaves, not just Thirteen years ago, for interviews -- if that. and Turkish planes and dent authorized to take us two people know about it. O’Reilly settled with a Pre-social media, allega- drones — and by Kurds, Ira- into war against Assad and Within hours or minutes, “Factor” associate pro- tions of O’Reilly’s brutish nians, Hezbollah, al-Qaida, his allies inside Syria? millions do. Like a single ducer, Andrea Mackris, behavior might have been ISIS, U.S.-backed rebels and If, after Afghanistan, Iraq, organism endowed with who sued for sexual ha- passed off as just-a-guy Shiite militia. Libya and Yemen, we do not the accumulated moral rassment. Specifically, having some innocent fun. Assad is battling insurgents want America in yet another fortitude of human soci- she alleged that in tele- Alas, and for good, the and jihadists who would Mideast war, the time to stop it ety, Twitter demands jus- phone conversations, he party’s over for boors and slaughter his Alawite breth- is before the War Party has us tice. bragged about his global bullies. Except, of course, ren and the Christians in already in it. That time is now. In viral videos of the sexual exploits, encour- for the president of the Syria just as those Copts were airplane fiasco, passen- aged her to release ten- United States. massacred in Egypt on Palm Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- gers are heard protesting sions with a mechanical Sunday. Why is Assad more thor of the new book ‘’The as security officials aid, and spoke of a show- Kathleen Parker’s email responsible for all the deaths Greatest Comeback: How Rich- dragged the man down er fantasy with Mackris address is kathleenpark- in Syria than those fighting ard Nixon Rose From Defeat the aisle toward the exit. and “that little loofah [email protected]. to overthrow and kill him? to Create the New Majority.’’ But even their objections thing.” Later in the same Are we certain Assad per- were relatively muted. conversation, for reasons © 2017, Washington Post sonally ordered a gas attack © 2017 creators.com Was this a one-off, crazy unknown, she said he Writers Group

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PRO BASEBALL Sumter native fares well in Big league Christening initial outing with New York

BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected]

Jordan Montgomery started his Major League Baseball career with the New York Yan- kees with a bang on Tuesday only to give up a big bang a couple of batters later. All in all though, the former Sumter High School, Sumter P-15’s and Uni- versity of South Carolina standout left-handed pitcher fared well in the Yankees’ MONTGOMERY 8-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. The 6-foot-6-inch Montgom- ery started the game and worked 4 2/3 innings. He was charged with three runs, two of them earned. He struck out seven and walked two while allowing five hits in his no-decision. Montgomery threw 89 pitches, 61 of them for strikes. He had 17 swing and misses. FIRST INNING Montgomery struck out the first two Major League batters he faced swinging. He fanned Rays leadoff hitter Steven Souza Jr. on three pitches and Kevin Kiermaier on four pitches. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Evan Longoria drew a walk New York Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery, the former Sumter High, P-15’s and University of South Carolina standout, delivers a and Rickie Weeks Jr. followed pitch against Tampa Bay during the first inning on Wednesday afternoon in New York. The Yankees rallied past the Rays 8-4. with a 2-run home run to left field on a 1-2 pitch. He retired Corey Dickerson Montgomery impresses in debut as Yanks rally past Rays on a groundout to shortstop. BY RONALD BLUM Mongtomery pitched be- about it: He’s played with and when Brett Gardner hit SECOND INNING AP Baseball Writer fore a far larger crowd quite a few guys in this club- a one-out comebacker. Montgomery had a 1-2-3 sec- Wednesday, one that includ- house,” said fellow 24-year- Xavier Cedeno fielded the ond inning. He got Derek Nor- NEW YORK — Jordan ed proud parents Raury and old Aaron Judge, who hom- ball and turned toward sec- ris to line out to right and Montgomery got to Yankee Jim. ered for the third straight ond, hoping to start an in- Daniel Robertson to line out to Stadium about four hours He allowed a long two-run game. Judge’s 437-foot drive ning-ending double play but left before getting Tim Beck- before game time, had a few homer to Rickie Weeks in made him the first player to forgetting the infield was in ham to ground out to short. cups of coffee and prepared the first inning after a two- homer twice off the glass of and no one was covering the for his major league debut. out walk to Evan Longoria, the restaurant behind Monu- base. He bounced a hurried THIRD INNING To get the nerves out of then settled in. He did not ment Park. throw to first, and Gardner Montgomery worked in and his system, the 24-year-old give up any more earned “People are curious how slammed into Weeks, who out of a 2-on, 1-out jam in this visited the ballpark a day runs as New York rallied far they can see Aaron Judge had not played first in the inning. Peter Bourjos led off earlier and tossed a ball past the sloppy Tampa Bay hit a ball,” Yankees manager major leagues before this with a single to center before across the near-empty field Rays 8-4 to get back to .500. Joe Girardi said. season. Weeks stayed in the Souza lined out to left. Mont- to bullpen catcher Radley Another member of the re- The game was interrupted baseline as Gardner got to gomery then hit Kiermaier Haddad. building Baby Bombers, by a scary moment. the base. They collided and with his first pitch. “I was kind of in the stadi- Montgomery earned the Judge’s sixth-inning RBI both fell to the field as Chase Montgomery rebounded by um by myself, just kind of fifth-starter’s job over a single against Jumbo Diaz Headley came home with the striking out both Longoria and look around with nobody in group that included Luis (0-1) — measured at 116.5 go-ahead run. Gardner the seats,” the 6-foot-6 left- Cessa, Chad Green and mph off the bat — tied the hander said. “Really take it Bryan Mitchell. score 3-3, and the Yankees SEE SUMTER, PAGE B3 in.” “That’s the cool thing had runners at the corners SEE YANKS, PAGE B3

USC MEN’S BASKETBALL PREP SPORTS Dozier taking hoop skills to next level Sumter AD Scriven steps BY DAVID CLONINGER where coaches, NBA players and gener- [email protected] al managers can scout them. That way, the advice is coming first-hand from a down, accepts In a move long expected, South Caro- team representative and not an agent, lina sophomore guard P.J. Dozier an- which is why the rule was created two nounced he will will test the waters of years ago. job at Wilson the NBA Draft, but won’t hire an agent If a player thinks he has an NBA fu- and retain his ability to return to ture, it’s smart to find out what they BY DENNIS BRUNSON school. need to improve on, the best projection [email protected] “I want to thank my family, coach for where they might go in the draft (Frank) Martin, my teammates and our and if they don’t like what they hear, Terrence Scriven has amazing fans at South Carolina for the they can return to school. stepped down as the athletic support that I’ve received thus far in Dozier’s athleticism and ability to director at Sumter High my time as a Gamecock,” Dozier said in play the point are pluses for an NBA School to take a similar post a statement. “After talking with my team, but some might still be leery with Wilson High family and Frank following our time at about his inconsistent jump shot. Since in Florence. the Final Four, I’ve made the decision Dozier missed USC’s game at Kentucky Scriven, a for- to submit my name for the draft, but on Jan. 21 with a back injury, his jump- mer SHS basket- I’ve not hired an agent. I’m looking for- er was out of sorts. ball standout, has ward to continuing to grow my game He can work on improving his shoot- been the Sumter and the draft process.” ing over the summer and have NBA AD for three The Spring Valley High alum has scouts coach him. SCRIVEN years. been on and off NBA mock drafts since Dozier had a 40.7 field-goal percent- Scriven said he enrolled, and his fiery finish in a age this season, but made 50.8 percent the discovery in Final Four season had scouts again of his shots during the Gamecocks’ December of 2016 that Sumter talking about him. The 6-foot-6 guard NCAA Tournament run. School District was $6 million was a major part of the Gamecocks’ “We are all very excited for P.J. and over budget did not affect his NCAA Tournament run, able to get to the opportunity that he has in front of decision. The district initially the rim and finish while also directing him in taking full advantage of his abil- cut all stipends for athletic AP FILE PHOTO traffic as a point guard. ity to test the waters and submit his coaches in the district, but South Carolina’s PJ Dozier (15) dunks dur- Some mock drafts have Dozier pro- name for the draft,” Martin said in a after negative reaction it was ing the Gamecocks’ Final Four game jected as a second-round pick, some statement. just a 25 percent cut. against Gonzaga. The sophomore guard don’t have him on their boards at all. announced Wednesday he was going to But the purpose of the NBA Combine is enter the NBA Draft. to get a player to a camp or workout SEE DOZIER, PAGE B4 SEE SCRIVEN, PAGE B2 B2 | THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

FRIDAY’S GAMES Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. PRO GOLF SCOREBOARD Philadelphia at Washington, 4:05 p.m. St. Louis at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. TV, RADIO N.Y. Mets at Miami, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. TODAY Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. 6 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Grand Colorado at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Prix Hassan II Early-Round Matches from Marrakesh, Morocco (TENNIS). 6:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: Euro- pean PGA Tour Trophee Hassan II NBA STANDINGS First Round from Rabat, Morocco By The Associated Press (GOLF). 10:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: Euro- EASTERN CONFERENCE pean PGA Tour Trophee Hassan II ATLANTIC DIVISION First Round from Rabat, Morocco W L Pct GB (GOLF). y-Boston 52 29 .642 — 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Los x-Toronto 50 31 .617 2 Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs or New York 30 51 .370 22 Pittsburgh at Boston (MLB NET- Philadelphia 28 53 .346 24 WORK). Brooklyn 20 61 .247 32 3 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Europea League Quarterfinal First SOUTHEAST DIVISION Leg Match – Manchester United vs. W L Pct GB Anderlecht (FOX SPORTS 1). y-Washington 49 32 .605 — 3 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA x-Atlanta 43 38 .531 6 Europea League Quarterfinal First Miami 40 41 .494 9 Leg Match – Schalke 04 vs. Ajax (FOX Charlotte 36 46 .439 13½ SPORTS 2). Orlando 28 53 .346 21 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: The Heritage First CENTRAL DIVISION Round from Hilton Head Island W L Pct GB (GOLF). y-Cleveland 51 30 .630 — 5 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Texas x-Milwaukee 42 39 .519 9 at Los Angeles Angels (Joined In Indiana 41 40 .506 10 Progress) (MLB NETWORK). Chicago 40 41 .494 11 6 p.m. – College Softball: South Florida Detroit 37 44 .457 14 at Central Florida (ESPNU). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk WESTERN CONFERENCE (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: WNBA Draft SOUTHWEST DIVISION from New York (ESPN2). W L Pct GB 7 p.m. – LPGA Golf: LPGA LOTTE Cham- y-San Antonio 61 20 .753 — pionship Second Round from Oahu, x-Houston 54 27 .667 7 Hawaii (GOLF). x-Memphis 43 38 .531 18 AP FILE PHOTO 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Balti- New Orleans 33 48 .407 28 Matt Kuchar reacts after his hole-in-one on the 16th hole during Sunday’s final round of the Masters. more at Toronto or Tampa Bay at Dallas 32 49 .395 29 New York Yankees (MLB NETWORK). NORTHWEST DIVISION Kuchar made headlines for his joyous celebration and giveaway of the ball to a young fan and a late 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Auburn at W L Pct GB charge to fourth place. He’s hoping to carry that into the RBC Heritage, which begins today at Hilton Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). y-Utah 50 31 .617 — 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Stan- x-Oklahoma City47 34 .580 3 Head Island. ley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference x-Portland 41 40 .506 9 First-Round Series Game One – To- Denver 39 42 .481 11 ronto at Washington (USA). Minnesota 31 50 .383 19 7:30 p.m. – College Baseball: Texas at Baylor (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). PACIFIC DIVISION 8 p.m. – College Baseball: Pepperdine W L Pct GB at Brigham Young (BYUTV). z-Golden State 66 15 .815 — Kuchar riding a successful 8 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: WNBA Draft x-L.A. Clippers 50 31 .617 16 from New York (ESPNU). Sacramento 32 49 .395 34 8 p.m. – College Baseball: Seton Hall L.A. Lakers 26 55 .321 40 at Xavier (FOX SPORTs 1). Phoenix 24 58 .293 42½ 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Stan- ley Cup Playoffs Western Conference x-clinched playoff spot First-Round Series Game One – Nash- y-clinched division Masters into RBC Heritage ville at Chicago (NBC SPORTS NET- z-clinched conference WORK). 8 p.m. – College Baseball: Seattle at TUESDAY’S GAMES BY PETE IACOBELLI Texas (Rio Grande Valley) (SPEC- Atlanta 103, Charlotte 76 RBC HERITAGE TEE TIMES TRUM 1250). Oklahoma City 100, Minnesota 98 AP Sports Writer 9 p.m. – College Baseball: Florida at Denver 109, Dallas 91 At Harbour Town Golf Links Vanderbilt (ESPNU). L.A. Lakers 108, New Orleans 96 HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Matt Kuchar Hilton Head Island, S.C. 9:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexi- Sacramento 129, Phoenix 104 All Times EDT can League Match – Cruz Azul vs. To- heard the shouts from the crowd on almost Thursday luca (UNIVISION). WEDNESDAY’S GAMES every hole at the RBC Heritage pro-am on OFF TEE NO. 1 10:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Indiana, 8 p.m. 7:10 a.m.: Freddie Jacobson, Chad Collins, Matthew Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Con- Brooklyn at Chicago, 8 p.m. Wednesday: “Great Masters, Matt.” Fitzpatrick ference First-Round Series Game One Dallas at Memphis, 8 p.m. He hopes to keep the excitement from last 7:20 a.m.: Kyle Reifers, Kelly Kraft, Yuta Ikeda – Calgary at Anaheim (NBC SPORTS Denver at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 7:30 a.m.: Roberto Castro, Michael Kim, Patrick NETWORK). Detroit at Orlando, 8 p.m. week’s major going when the RBC Heritage Cantlay Milwaukee at Boston, 8 p.m. 7:40 a.m.: Bill Haas, Robert Streb, Charles Howell III Minnesota at Houston, 8 p.m. starts today. 7:50 a.m.: D.A. Points, Shane Lowry, Kevin Na MLB STANDINGS Philadelphia at New York, 8 p.m. “I’ve been very excited about my game,” 8 a.m.: Troy Merritt, Steven Bowditch, K.J. Choi By The Associated Press Toronto at Cleveland, 8 p.m. 8:10 a.m.: Charley Hoffman, Danny Willett, Jim Her- Washington at Miami, 8 p.m. Kuchar said. “I haven’t had the results, es- man AMERICAN LEAGUE San Antonio at Utah, 9 p.m. pecially recently. But I’ve put in some good 8:20 a.m.: Billy Hurley III, James Hahn, Fabian Gomez L.A. Lakers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m.: Lucas Glover, Chez Reavie, Tyrone Van EAST DIVISION New Orleans at Portland, 10:30 p.m. time (at practice) and the work paid off last Aswegen W L Pct GB Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. week.” 8:40 a.m.: Boo Weekley, Jason Kokrak, Brett Steg- Baltimore 4 2 .667 — End regular season maier Boston 4 3 .571 ½ Kuchar tied for fourth at Augusta Nation- 8:50 a.m.: Scott Brown, Ollie Schniederjans, Grayson Tampa Bay 5 4 .556 ½ al, his second-best finish and fourth top-10 Murray New York 4 4 .500 1 PREP SCHEDULE 11:50 a.m.: Brian Harman, Johnson Wagner, Bud Cau- Toronto 1 6 .143 3½ showing in his last six appearances. This ley CENTRAL DIVISION TODAY’S GAMES one was punctuated by a 31 on the final nine 12 p.m.: Ryan Palmer, Daniel Summerhays, Patton W L Pct GB Varsity Baseball Kizzire Detroit 6 2 .750 — Sumter in Forest Acres Classic (at holes that included a thrilling hole-in-one 12:10 p.m.: Martin Laird, Ian Poulter, John Peterson Minnesota 5 3 .625 1 A.C. Flora High in Columbia), TBA on the 16th hole. 12:20 p.m.: Alex Cejka, Ben Martin, Brian Gay Cleveland 4 3 .571 1½ Crestwood in Kershaw-Richland 12:30 p.m.: Vaughn Taylor, Nick Taylor, Hunter Chicago 2 4 .333 3 County Spring Break Tournament (at “It was a real thrill and a great way to fin- Mahan Kansas City 2 5 .286 3½ Memorial Stadium in Columbia), TBA ish,” Kuchar said. 12:40 p.m.: Brandt Snedeker, Davis Love III, Jim Furyk Wilson Hall, Robert E. Lee in Mingo 12:50 p.m.: Marc Leishman, Adam Hadwin, Branden WEST DIVISION Bay Baseball Classic, TBA Kuchar looks to start the same way at Grace W L Pct GB Junior Varsity Baseball Harbour Town Golf Links. He’s a past 1 p.m.: David Hearn, Cameron Smith, Harold Varner Los Angeles 6 2 .750 — Sumter in Lexington Tournament, III Houston 5 4 .556 1½ TBA champion here, winning in 2014 and ending 1:10 p.m.: Camilo Villegas, John Senden, Jonas Blixt Oakland 4 4 .500 2 B Team Baseball fifth and tied for ninth the next two visits. 1:20 p.m.: Harris English, Carl Pettersson, Ryan Texas 2 5 .286 3½ Sumter in River Bluff Tournament, Blaum Seattle 2 7 .222 4½ TBA Kuchar believes there’s much to be said 1:30 p.m.: Tommy Gainey, Sam Saunders, Cheng Jin Varsity Boys Soccer about following Augusta with Hilton Head. TUESDAY’S GAMES Crestwood in Nike Palmetto Cup (at OFF TEE NO. 10 Milwaukee 4, Toronto 3 Brookland-Cayce High), TBA As much as he loves to compete at the Mas- 7:10 a.m.: Jason Bohn, Steve Marino, Rafa Cabrera- Boston 8, Baltimore 1 Bello L.A. Angels 6, Texas 5, 10 innings FRIDAY’S GAMES ters, Kuchar enjoys the more laid-back at- 7:20 a.m.: Luke List, Anirban Lahiri, Wesley Bryan Houston 7, Seattle 5 Varsity Baseball mosphere at the RBC Heritage. It doesn’t 7:30 a.m.: John Huh, Andrew Loupe, J.J. Spaun Wilson Hall, Robert E. Lee in Mingo 7:40 a.m.: Greg Chalmers, J.J. Henry, Stewart Cink WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Bay Baseball Classic, TBA hurt that his game seems tailor-made for 7:50 a.m.: Rod Pampling, Matt Every, Billy Horschel N.Y. Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 4 the narrow fairways and smallish greens. 8 a.m.: Russell Henley, Martin Kaymer, Matt Kuchar Detroit 5, Minnesota 3 8:10 a.m.: Graeme McDowell, Ernie Els, Luke Donald Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, “This is almost like the perfect event after 8:20 a.m.: Brian Stuard, Kevin Kisner, Danny Lee 6:10 p.m. NHL PLAYOFFS the Masters,” Kuchar said. “You get in the 8:30 a.m.: Geoff Ogilvy, Chad Campbell, Whee Kim Milwaukee at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. By The Associated Press 8:40 a.m.: Robert Garrigus, Ryo Ishikawa, Sung Kang Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 p.m. FIRST ROUND Lowcountry and feel the blood pressure go 8:50 a.m.: Mark Anderson, Andrew Johnston, Rafa Oakland at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. (Best-of-7) down a little bit and you just relax a little.” Campos Texas at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. 11:50 a.m.: Graham DeLaet, Derek Fathauer, Dominic Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE And much of the time, the game you honed Bozzelli Montreal vs. N.Y. Rangers for a major title try is just as sharp a week 12 p.m.: Kyle Stanley, Ricky Barnes, C.T. Pan TODAY’S GAMES Wednesday: New York at Montreal, 7 12:10 p.m.: Ben Crane, Spencer Levin, Zac Blair Minnesota (Hughes 1-0) at Detroit p.m. later. “It’s a good opportunity,” he said. 12:20 p.m.: William McGirt, Peter Malnati, Tyrrell Hat- Friday: New York at Montreal, 7 p.m. (Zimmermann 1-0), 1:10 p.m. Not for everybody. Most of the game’s ton Pittsburgh (Kuhl 1-0) at Boston (Ro- Sunday: Montreal at New York, 7 12:30 p.m.: Pat Perez, Jason Dufner, Webb Simpson driguez 0-1), 2:05 p.m. p.m. best are using the week for rest and recov- 12:40 p.m.: David Lingmerth, Chris Kirk, Keegan Texas (Darvish 0-1) at L.A. Angels Tuesday, April 18: Montreal at New Bradley (Nolasco 0-1), 3:37 p.m. York, 7 p.m. ery. There’s no newly minted Masters win- 12:50 p.m.: Russell Knox, Aaron Baddeley, Vijay Chicago White Sox (Gonzalez 1-0) Ottawa vs. Boston ner Sergio Garcia at the RBC Heritage, no Singh at Cleveland (Tomlin 0-1), 6:10 p.m. Wednesday: Boston at Ottawa, 7 1 p.m.: Francesco Molinari, Blayne Barber, Mark Tampa Bay (Andriese 0-0) at N.Y. p.m. world No. 1 Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy Hubbard Yankees (Severino 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Saturday: Boston at Ottawa, 3 p.m. or Phil Mickelson. 1:10 p.m.: Ken Duke, Michael Thompson, Hideto Tani- Baltimore (Gausman 0-0) at Toron- Monday: Ottawa at Boston, 7 p.m. hara to (Liriano 0-0), 7:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 19: Ottawa at Bos- Just five of the world’s top 25 are in the 1:20 p.m.: Bryce Molder, Morgan Hoffmann, Shawn Oakland (Hahn 0-0) at Kansas City ton, 7:30 p.m. field, led by No. 16 Tyrrell Hatton of Eng- Stefani (Vargas 1-0), 8:15 p.m. Washington vs. Toronto 1:30 p.m.: Bryson DeChambeau, Trey Mullinax, Thursday: Toronto at Washington, 7 land. Kuchar (No. 17) is next, then 2016 Mas- Brooks Blackburn FRIDAY’S GAMES p.m. ters champ Danny Willett (No. 19), defend- St. Louis at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Saturday: Toronto at Washington, 7 Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. p.m. ing RBC Heritage winner Branden Grace Detroit at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Monday: Washington at Toronto, 7 (No. 22), and Brandt Snedeker (No. 25). start, the RBC Heritage paid tribute to the Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 p.m. p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 Wednesday, April 19: Washington at What they’ll find is a layout that’s a bit life of Arnold Palmer, the tournament’s first p.m. Toronto, 7 p.m. more open after Hurricane Matthew rolled champion in 1969. Palmer’s grandson, Sam L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Columbus Houston at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Wednesday: Columbus at Pittsburgh, through last October, battering the course Saunders, took part in the ceremonial can- Texas at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday: Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7 and island with 90 mph winds that left sev- non firing that opens the week each year. NATIONAL LEAGUE p.m. eral damaged trees on the grounds and shat- Kuchar thinks he can carry the good feel- Sunday: Pittsburgh at Columbus, 6 EAST DIVISION p.m. tered docks behind Harbour Town’s iconic ings from last week throughout this tourna- W L Pct GB Tuesday, April 18: Pittsburgh at Co- 18th, the lighthouse hole. ment. Few will forget the scene at No. 16 last New York 5 3 .625 — lumbus, 7:30 p.m. Miami 4 3 .571 ½ “I think there was actually a boat in the Sunday, an excited Kuchar reaching into the Washington 5 4 .556 ½ WESTERN CONFERENCE middle of the fairway” on No. 18, two-time gallery, grabbing a hat off a patron’s head Philadelphia 3 5 .375 2 Chicago vs. Nashville Atlanta 1 6 .143 3½ Thursday: Nashville at Chicago, 8 RBC Heritage winner Jim Furyk said. and tossing it for joy. CENTRAL DIVISION p.m. Six months later, though, the course that After he picked the ball from the cup, W L Pct GB Saturday: Nashville at Chicago, 8 p.m. Cincinnati 6 2 .750 — Monday: Chicago at Nashville, 9:30 p.m. lost about 300 trees due to the storm is as Kuchar signed it and handed the prize to a Chicago 5 2 .714 ½ Thursday, April 20: Chicago at Nash- lush and pristine as ever. 10-year-old boy from Florida wearing a Sam Pittsburgh 3 4 .429 2½ ville, TBA Milwaukee 3 5 .375 3 Minnesota vs. St. Louis RBC Heritage tournament director Steve Snead-style hat. St. Louis 3 6 .333 3½ Wednesday: St. Louis at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. Wilmot said the community that saved the The texts and emails haven’t stopped for WEST DIVISION Friday: St. Louis at Minnesota, 8 p.m. sponsor-less event in 2010 pulled together Kuchar, congratulating him on his Masters W L Pct GB Sunday: Minnesota at St. Louis, 3 p.m. Arizona 7 2 .778 — Wednesday, April 19: Minnesota at once more to make sure the course was finish and loving his celebration for the ace. Colorado 6 4 .600 1½ St. Louis, 9:30 p.m. cleaned up. “It’s really been a lot of fun,” Kuchar said. San Diego 5 5 .500 2½ Anaheim vs. Calgary Los Angeles 4 4 .500 2½ Thursday: Calgary at Anaheim, 10:30 As the Masters did with its honorary “I’ll be happy for it to keep going.” San Francisco 3 6 .333 4 p.m. Saturday: Calgary at Anaheim, 10:30 TUESDAY’S GAMES p.m. Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 2 Monday: Anaheim at Calgary, 10 p.m. N.Y. Mets 14, Philadelphia 4 Wednesday, April 19: Anaheim at Cal- Washington 8, St. Louis 3 gary, 10 p.m. junior varsity football head Milwaukee 4, Toronto 3 Edmonton vs. San Jose SCRIVEN FROM PAGE B1 coach and the boys and girls Miami 8, Atlanta 4 Wednesday: San Jose at Edmonton, Colorado 3, San Diego 2 10 p.m. track and field head coach Arizona 4, San Francisco 3 Friday: San Jose at Edmonton, 10:30 “It has nothing to do with compared to 5A Sumter, from ’05-10. p.m. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Sunday: Edmonton at San Jose, 10 anything in particular at around the first of the year. Scriven offered thanks to San Diego 6, Colorado 0 p.m. Sumter School District,” He replaces Gerald Herbert, former and current Sumter St. Louis 6, Washington 1 Tuesday, April 18: Edmonton at San Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Jose, 10 p.m. Scriven said. “It’s just me who resigned his post near educators such as Bill Koon, N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. exploring a new opportuni- the end of 2016. Debbie Smith, Sherril Ray, Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m. TRANSACTIONS ty. Prior to taking the AD job David Wright and Dana Fall L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 The Associated Press p.m. “It’s more of a personal at Sumter, Scriven was the as well as current Lakewood Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. BASEBALL decision than anything. athletic director at Lake- principal John Michalik, American League Sumter is where I’m from, wood for two years. current SHS principal Nich- TODAY’S GAMES NEW YORK YANKEES — Signed LHP Pittsburgh (Kuhl 1-0) at Boston (Ro- Jordan Montgomery to a major but I just felt like doing He was boys basketball olas Pearson and Sumter driguez 0-1), 2:05 p.m. league contract and selected him to something different. I’m cre- head coach the three years School District superinten- L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 0-1) at Chicago the 25-man roster. Designated RHP Cubs (Anderson 0-0), 2:20 p.m. Johnny Barbato for assignment. ating another opportunity prior to moving to SHS and dent Frank Baker. Milwaukee (Nelson 0-0) at Cincinnati National League for myself.” was head of Lakewood’s “Dr. Baker has been a (Arroyo 0-1), 7:10 p.m. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Placed N.Y. Mets (Gsellman 0-1) at Miami INF Stephen Drew on the 10-day DL. Scriven said he was first girls basketball program good boss,” Scriven said. “I (Chen 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Selected the contract of INF Grant approached about the posi- from 2005-11. can’t say how much I appre- Colorado (Gray 0-0) at San Francisco Green from Syracuse (IL). (Bumgarner 0-1), 10:15 p.m. tion at Wilson, a 4A school He was also Lakewood’s ciate him.” THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 | B3 YANKS FROM PAGE B1 crawled to touch first before rolling onto his back, and Weeks remained prone on his chest. Both walked off the field. Gardner passed a concussion protocol, was diagnosed with a bruised jaw and a strained neck. He was excused from the team’s welcome home din- ner and he likely will not play today. “Two Mack Trucks collided,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. “He’s going to be sore, I would expect more so tomorrow than he is now.” Weeks had a bone bruise by the shoulder joint and neck soreness. “I thought he was a step getting past me, but obviously, it was a step at the same time,” Weeks said. He also is likely to miss Thursday. “That’s some pretty good whiplash,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. New York was on the verge THE ASSOCIATED PRESS of falling to 1-5 Sunday when New York Yankees’ Brett Gardner, right, falls to the ground after colliding with Tampa Bay first baseman Rickie Weeks after Weeks reached for it trailed by three runs at Bal- an errant throw by pitcher Xavier Cedeno during the sixth inning on Wednesday in New York. Chase Headley scored on the play. Both Weeks timore before rallying. After and Gardner left the game. erasing a 3-0, fifth-inning deficit against the Rays, the Yan- pretty pleased. There’s a lot of other level when he gets in a walked Aaron Hicks with the to Tommy John surgery after kees have a chance Thursday emotions that go into that.” little bit of trouble,” Higashio- bases loaded , and Diaz threw an evaluation by Dr. Neil to move over .500 for the first Montgomery threw 61 of 89 ka said. a run-scoring wild pitch. ElAttrache. “He’s facing some time this season. pitches for strikes, including Mitchell (1-0) got four outs “We’ve got to play cleaner decisions,” Cashman said. ... Keeping Tampa Bay off-bal- 17 missed swings. He had only for the win, and Aroldis Chap- games,” Cash said. 1B Greg Bird missed his ance with four pitches before one 1-2-3 inning. man retired two batters for fourth straight game. After tiring, Montgomery opened In an attempt to create com- the first save of his second MAKING ROOM being sidelined by a sore right with strikeouts of Steven fort, the Yankees gave 26-year- Yankees’ stint. To clear a 40-man roster ankle and a stomach ailment, Souza Jr. and Kevin Kiermai- old Kyle Higashioka his first Errors by shortstop Tim spot for Montgomery, the Yan- he was benched against a left- er. He allowed three runs — big league start after 10 minor Beckham and Cedeno led to kees designated RHP Johnny handed starter. two earned — and five hits in league seasons. Higashioka, four unearned runs. Barbato for assignment. 4 2/3 innings, with seven who made his debut in the Blake Snell allowed a pair UP NEXT strikeouts and two walks. ninth inning Monday, caught of unearned runs and two TRAINER’S ROOM RHP Luis Severino is slated “I thought he pitched out of Montgomery 13 times in the hits in 4 2/3 innings . He han- Yankees: RHP James Kapri- to start today’s series finale jams really well,” Girardi minors last year. dled the Yankees smoothly elian, the 16th overall draft for the Yankees and RHP Matt said. “For the first start I’m “He always takes it to an- until the fifth, when he pick in 2015, could be headed Andriese for the Rays.

single to left to Beckham before get- strike out both Kiermaier and Longoria SUMTER FROM PAGE B1 ting Bourjos to pop up on the infield for the second time in the game. for the final out. Yankees manager Joe Girardi decid- Weeks swinging to end the inning. He struck out Dickerson for the first ed to pull Montgomery at this point in out before giving up a hard hit ball to FIFTH INNING favor of Bryan Mitchell to face Weeks. FOURTH INNING left field by Norris. However, Norris Montgomery’s day came to an end Mitchell got Weeks to hit a grounder, Montgomery ran into some 2-out was thrown out at second trying to here, but he ended it in fine fashion. but an error was committed and trouble in the fourth, but again got out stretch it into a double. Souza started the inning with a double Souza scored. The unearned run was of the inning without any damage. He walked Beckham and gave up a to left before Montgomery rebounded to charged to Montgomery.

AREA ROUNDUP SHS baseball advances to Forest Acres Classic title game

FOREST ACRES – Rylan runs, four earned, on four (Va.) on Wednesday in the the victory and went 3-for-4 at JV BASEBALL Williamson doubled, had a sac hits. Daniel Twitty earned the Mingo Bay Classic at Loris the plate. Tidwell and Zach SUMTER 4 fly and drove in four runs as save after two innings of shut- High School. Coulson both went 2-for-3. BLYTHEWOOD 3 the Sumter High School varsi- out ball to go along with three Zach Tidwell had a double PEE DEE 2 LEXINGTON — Seth Posey ty baseball team defeated A.C. strikeouts. and two RBI for the Gators, WILSON HALL 1 struck out four and allowed Flora 10-5 on Wednesday to Ryan Moore and Andrew who improved to 9-7 overall, no earned runs in six innings advance to the Forest Acres Twitty each went 2-for-3 for and Andrew Rouse had a hit GEORGETOWN —Wilson of work as Sumter slipped Classic championship game. SHS. Josh Sykes had a double as well. Hall fell to 11-4 with a 2-1 loss past Blythewood 4-3 on The Gamecocks, who im- and drove in two runs. In Tuesday’s game, Lake- to Pee Dee Academy on Wednesday in a tournament proved to 18-1 overall, will LAKEWOOD 8 wood defeated the host Lions Wednesday in the Mingo Bay in Lexington. face River Bluff High School -- GARFIELD (VA.) 6 5-4. Wyatt Thompson was the Baseball Classic at the Jackson Hoshour had two the only team to beat them so winning pitcher and Dalton Georgetown High School field. hits for the Gamecocks while far this season -- at 7 p.m. LORIS — Charles McFar- Browder was 2-for-4 with two Drew Talley was the hard- Drake Thames, Mason today at A.C. Flora’s Falcon land picked up the win on the RBI. luck loser for the Barons, giv- McLeod, Bryce Spittle and Vic- Field. mound and also reached base On Monday, the Gators de- ing up just four hits while tor Brown each drove in runs. Williamson also got the win four times and scored two feated Grace Academy of striking out seven. Talley also McLeod picked up the save on the mound after tossing runs in Lakewood’s 8-6 victo- Maryland 3-1. Daquan Ingram had one of WH’s three hits. on the mound by tossing a five innings and giving up five ry over Garfield High School pitched three innings to get Daulton Dabbs had a double. scoreless seventh inning.

BASEBALL ROUNDUP Romine’s grand slam lifts Tigers

DETROIT — Andrew Romine hit his Scherzer (1-1) allowed three runs, first career grand slam, and the De- four hits and two walks in six innings. troit Tigers rallied from an early He struck out 10, the 50th time in his three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota career he reached double figures in Twins 5-3 on Wednesday. strikeouts. The Tigers trailed 3-0 before scoring PADRES 6 five runs in the fourth inning, with ROCKIES 0 Romine delivering the key hit when his drive to right field easily cleared DENVER — Zach Lee and four re- the wall to give Detroit the lead. lievers combined on a three-hitter, Michael Fulmer (1-0) allowed three Ryan Schimpf homered as part of a runs and four hits in six innings, four-run first inning and San Diego walking one and striking out seven. beat Colorado on Wednesday. Kyle Gibson (0-1) allowed five runs Lee (1-0) enticed fly ball after fly ball and four hits in four innings. as he filled in for Luis Perdomo, who CARDINALS 6 went on the disabled list before the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NATIONALS 1 game with shoulder inflammation. Detroit’s Andrew Romine follows through on his grand slam during the fourth inning of CLEMSON 6 the Tigers’ 5-3 win over Minnesota on Wednesday in Detroit. WASHINGTON — Going up against CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 5 the 2016 NL Cy Young winner and fac- run homer, his sixth long ball of the North Carolina used a six-run fourth ing the prospect of stumbling to their CLEMSON — Andrew Cox’s single season, to narrow Charleston South- inning and a seven-run seventh inning worst start in 20 years, St. Louis with one out in the 11th inning scored ern’s lead to 5-4. Chris Williams lofted to defeat eighth-ranked South Caroli- played its best game of the young sea- Reed Rohlman in No. 4 Clemson’s a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to tie na on Tuesday evening at BB&T Ball- son. walk-off win over Charleston South- the score. park. Mike Leake outpitched Max Scherz- ern on Tuesday at Doug Kingsmore In the 11th inning, the Tigers loaded The Tar Heels are now 27-6, and the er, Stephen Piscotty homered and had Stadium. the bases with one out before Cox Gamecocks are 21-11 on the year. five RBIs, and the Cardinals beat the The Tigers, who won their sixth ripped a 3-1 pitch down the right-field South Carolina did finish with 13 Washington Nationals on Wednesday game in a row, improved to 29-5 while line for his first career walk-off hit to hits, with North Carolina finishing to avoid a three-game sweep. the Buccaneers dropped to 16-15. score Rohlman, who extended his hit- with 14. After yielding 22 runs in the first With the score tied 1-1, the Bucca- ting streak to 11 games by going 3-for-4 TJ Hopkins led the Gamecocks at two games of the series, St. Louis neers hit five straight singles to lead with two runs and two hit-by-pitches. the plate, going 3-for-4, with Carlos dodged its first 2-7 start since 1997. off the fourth inning and scored four NORTH CAROLINA 20 Cortes, Jacob Olson and LT Tolbert Leake (1-1) gave up four hits, struck runs, two of which came on Cole Ger- SOUTH CAROLINA 5 with two hits apiece. out seven and walked none over seven man’s two-run single. In the sixth in- shutout innings. ning, Logan Davidson belted a three- CHARLOTTE — Fourth-ranked From local and wire reports B4 | THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PRO BASKETBALL 3 Gamecocks expected to go early in today’s WNBA Draft BY DAVID CLONINGER LaChina Robinson said. The State Gray is projected to be picked second or third in COLUMBIA — Former mock drafts; Davis anywhere South Carolina stars Alaina from third, seventh and 12th. Coates, Kaela Davis and Alli- Gray can take over a game – sha Gray are expected to hear she had an amazing champi- their names called early dur- onship game, after Davis had ing today’s WNBA Draft. The four outstanding tournament THE ASSOCIATED PRESS women’s basketball players games before the Final Four – Charlotte head coach Steve Clifford speaks to the media during are attending the event in and can play any spot on the a news conference in Charlotte on Wednesday. The Hornets’ sea- New York, and if mock projec- floor. son ended Tuesday with a loss. tions mean anything, they’ll “Allisha Gray’s versatility, all be off the board before the her ability to rebound the first round is over. ball, she can shoot the 3, she Coates will be a wanted can handle. She’s a good deci- Clifford: Defense was player because the 6-foot-4 sion-maker,” Robinson said. center is able to dominate the AP FILE PHOTO “She’s also gotten into better post and extend possessions South Carolina guard Kaela Davis shape physically, which allows problem for Hornets with rebounds. While the (3) and two of her Gamecock her to play in different places ankle injury that prevented teammates are expected to go on the floor.” her from playing in the NCAA early in today’s WNBA Draft. Davis excelled during the BY STEVE REED mer and returned top de- Tournament is healing, it isn’t end-of-season stretch, helping AP Sports Writer fender Michael Kidd-Gil- expected to affect her draft surprised if anyone other than guide the Gamecocks to the christ from a shoulder inju- status. Plum went No. 1.” Final Four. Coaches love how CHARLOTTE — Steve ry. Former WNBA star Rebecca Mock drafts have Coates she can fill the bucket. Clifford sat behind a table Instead, the Hornets fell Lobo thought Coates could be going fourth or fifth. Lobo “Kaela Davis is a pro. She’s in the Hornets arena la- to 13th in points allowed — the No. 1 overall pick earlier said the injury won’t prevent 6-foot-2, she’s explosive, she menting his team’s defen- although that doesn’t begin in the year because San Anto- her from having a terrific can get to the rim when she sive struggles in what he to tell the whole story. nio needs a big. But Washing- rookie season. wants. She can shoot it,” Rob- deemed a “disappointing” Clifford points out Char- ton star Kelsey Plum, the Na- It was surprising Davis and inson said. “She comes from 2016-17 season. lotte dropped from fourth tional Player of the Year who Gray gave up their final years basketball pedigree, obvious- The disappointment in 2015-16 to 27th this sea- set the NCAA’s career scoring of eligibility to go pro, but ly, with her dad (Antonio stemmed from Charlotte’s son in “clutch defense,” a record, has done too much to each has been in college for Davis) having played in the porous defense. statistic used by the NBA to slip out of that spot. four years and, as A’ja Wilson NBA. She plays for a demand- Which is ironic, consider- measure a team’s produc- “If you were looking just at said, they’re leaving on top. ing coach like Dawn Staley so ing Hornets owner Michael tivity in the final five min- San Antonio’s needs, you The two elite scoring guards she understands the rigors Jordan hired Clifford be- utes of regulation and over- would say Alaina Coates fills also are projected to be first- and all that goes with it.” cause of his defensive time in games decided by their need immediately, she’ll round picks. The three are expected to be coaching skills. Not to men- five points or less. be the No. 1 pick. But I think “When you look at their the highest single-draft total tion add Charlotte’s great Charlotte’s 1-on-1 defense right now Kelsey Plum just size, their skill, their versatili- in program history. It will defense is what the Hornets was a huge problem, Clif- has too much value for her not ty, their athleticism, their also be the third year in a row hung their hat on in Clif- ford said. to go No. 1,” Lobo said. “Again, strength, I mean, these are a Gamecock has been drafted, ford’s first three seasons — Teams routinely got past whether San Antonio keeps two players that can impact after Aleighsa Welch and Tif- two of which resulted in Hornets defenders at the her or trades her, I think her the game just from about any- fany Mitchell were picked in playoff appearances. point of attack and found value is so high that I would be where on the floor,” analyst 2015 and 2016. But defense disappeared easy kick-outs to the wing this year, particularly late for open 3-pointers. Char- in games. Now the Hornets lotte’s 3-point defense was will be watching the play- among the worst in the step in at two guard and be an immediate scor- offs from home. league. DOZIER FROM PAGE B1 ing option after he averaged nearly 18 points “Our offense is not the “I felt like that when the per game in his last season before transfer- problem, it was the de- game mattered last year we Dozier has until May 24 to work out for ring. fense,” Clifford said. “The might not be scoring, but scouts and make a final decision. His return If Dozier stays in the draft, USC will have defense didn’t get better.” the other team didn’t score would give the Gamecocks a boost in trying to some decisions to make. Rising sophomore It figured to be the other either,” veteran forward get back to the NCAA Tournament, since they Rakym Felder can play the point, as can Hold- way around after the Hor- Marvin Williams said. would return three starters and have a strong en, but the Gamecocks will have to rebuild nets lost Jeremy Lin, “This year we were able to high-low combination to depend on. In that much of their defensive presence on the pe- Courtney Lee and Al Jeffer- score but we weren’t able to scenario, Delaware transfer Kory Holden could rimeter. son to free agency last sum- get stops.”

by her parents; her husband, she was a dedicated wife and may be sent to the family at OBITUARIES Marion M. McClary Sr.; and mother to her own family. [email protected]. ANNIE BELL P. WRIGHT her life companion, Willie She leaves to cherish her com. cial nephews, Edward Cole- Mozell Burgess. memories: three daughters, Visit us on the web at www. MANNING — Annie Bell man and Robert Blanding; Public viewing will be held Tonjia E. Williams, Malakia williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Pearson Wright, 101, widow of one sister-in-law, Edna Mae from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s (Michael) Hill and Jeanell M. Services directed by the Willie “Bootie” Wright, died Richardson; and a host of Mortuary. Alston, all of Fayetteville, staff and management of Wil- on Sunday, April nieces, nephews, other rela- Funeral service will be held North Carolina; one stepson, liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 9, 2017. tives and friends. at 3 p.m. on Friday at Salem Howard Ray Alston III; one N. Main St., Sumter. Funeral servic- She was preceded in death Chapel and Heritage Center, brother, Leroy Gregg of Sum- es will be held at by her husband, Staff Sgt. 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, SC ter; two grandsons, Cameron RICKY GOINGS 1 p.m. today at John T. Willis; her parents, 29150 with Pastor Al McKen- and Christian Williams; two BISHOPVILLE — Ricky Springhill AME Willie and Rosa Richardson; ny officiating. sisters-in-law; and a host of “Bird Dog” Goings, 56, passed Church, Sum- five brothers, Cornell Richard- The family will be receiving nieces, nephews, other rela- on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at merton, with the son Sr., Willie Richardson, friends at the home, 236 Red & tives and friends. the residence of his niece in WRIGHT Rev. Emma Curtis Richardson, Leon Rich- White St., Sumter, SC 29150. Homegoing services will be Cassatt. Mellerson, pas- ardson and Roosevelt Richard- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Born in Lee County, he was tor, officiating. son; and two sisters, Freddie Main St., Sumter, is in charge John Wesley Williams Sr. Me- a son of Betty Peebles Goings These services have been Mae Richardson Coleman and of arrangements. morial Chapel, Williams Fu- and the late Louis Everett Go- entrusted to Samuels Funeral Alphonzo Richardson Lee. Online memorials may be neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main ings. Home LLC of Manning. There will be no public sent to the family at jobsmortu- St., Sumter, with the Rev. J. The family is receiving viewing. [email protected] or visit us on the Elbert Williams officiating friends and relatives at the JAMES R. PERRY Graveside services will be web at www.jobsmortuary.net. and the Rev. James Wilson, home of his mother, Betty Go- James “Jimmy” Robert held at 11 a.m. on Friday at eulogist. ings, 86 Hopkins Road, Bish- Perry, husband of Nonnie Hillside Memorial Park with JOHN ROBERTS The family is receiving rela- opville. Bell Colclough Perry, died on the Rev. Alexander Baker, of MANNING — Deacon John tives and friends at the home, Funeral arrangements are Monday, April Emmanuel United Methodist “Scott” Roberts, 94, husband 910 Shedricks Lane, Sumter. incomplete and will be an- 10, 2017. Church, officiating. of Viola McCray Roberts and The procession will leave at nounced by Square Deal Fu- He was a son Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. widower of Mary Lee Harden 12:20 p.m. from the home. neral Home, 106 McIntosh St., of the late Jo- Main St., Sumter, is in charge Roberts, died on Tuesday, Online memorial messages Bishopville, SC 29010. seph and Lee of arrangements. April 11, 2017, at National Etta Winstead Online memorials may be Healthcare, Sumter. Perry. sent to the family at jobsmortu- He was born on March 15, JUST IN TIME FOR PROM Funeral servic- [email protected] or visit us on the 1923, in Estill, a son of the late PERRY TUXEDO SALE: es for Mr. Perry web at www.jobsmortuary.net. Scott and Virginia Roberts Complete set includes will be held at 1 and stepson of Kate Brunson Pants, Jacket, Vest, p.m. on Friday at Westminster DOLLY MAE MCCLARY Roberts. Shirt & Tie Presbyterian Church, 9124 Dolly Mae McClary was The family is receiving $ 00 Plowden Mill Road, Alcolu, born on March 6, 1936, in friends from 5 to 7 p.m. daily 75 • Black Tuxedo Only with the Rev. Dr. Franklin Lynchburg, to the late Benja- at his residence, 105 Calhoun • Limited Supply Colclough Sr. officiating and min and Daisy Raimes Peter- St., Manning. • Onsite Alterations with same the Rev. Alonza Washington, son. On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, These services have been day service available. • Color matching Vest & Tie eulogist. 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Eligible woman bemoans hordes of clueless men THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE DEAR ABBY — about the dating scene as teen- I am now engaged to a won- Could you ex- age boys. I repeat: WHY?! derful woman. She under- plain to me Eligible lady in Alabama stands that I will always grieve why, as a spe- for the wife I lost, and she has cies, men are DEAR ELIGIBLE — Coupling up always shown respect for the so blind and can be complicated these days, way I show my grief. My ques- stupid? There because many variables can tion is, should I stop buying are millions come into play. Individuals of flowers to honor my first wife of smart, both sexes can be addicted to a once my fiancee and I get mar- Dear Abby funny, sweet, “type” they fantasize about, ried and move into a house of attractive — chase the illusion of eternal ABIGAIL our own? I want her to know even sexy — youth by pursuing unsuitable that she holds the No. 1 place VAN BUREN eligible partners and/or be commit- in my heart. women to ment-phobic. Time to move on whom men do not give a sec- That said, you might have in Pennsylvania ond glance, or even acknowl- better luck with men if you edge that these women exist. didn’t stereotype them, because DEAR TTMO — I’m glad you Then, these clueless guys moan some of them are encountering asked. Although the senti- about how they can’t find a the same problems you are. ment behind those flowers is good woman, can’t find love, And believe me, they are mysti- beautiful, I do not think it have a hard time getting sex, fied, too. would be appropriate for you etc., when there are scores of to bring flowers for your late potentially awesome partners DEAR ABBY — Three years ago, wife into the home you will right under their noses! Why I lost my wife of 32 years. share with your next one. If By Matt Skoczen 4/13/17 don’t men ever grow up? Even Every month, on the anniver- you feel the need to honor men in their 40s, 50s and 60s sary of her death, I buy flow- your first wife, place flowers ACROSS 51 Soccer chant 9 Diminutive celeb 36 Sweet __ suffer from the same stupidity ers for my house to honor her. on her grave on her birthday. 1 Jackson with 53 Loving murmur sexologist 39 OPEC member a 1972 Lifetime 54 A giraffe has 10 Taiwanese PC 40 Madhouse Achievement a long one maker 41 The lot Grammy 55 Org. concerned 11 Pirate on the 42 Portrayer 8 Rx watchdog with briefs Queen Anne’s of “McDreamy” JUMBLE SUDOKU 11 Wing 57 “Swing Shift” Revenge on “Grey’s THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME HOW TO PLAY: 14 Most sober Oscar nominee 12 Descendants Anatomy” 15 Curved part 59 Sticker on store By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Each row, column of a son of Jacob 43 Typically 16 Md. neighbor fruit and set of 3-by-3 and Leah 46 Boozer 17 Infomercial 63 Fill in (for) 13 Venezuelan 47 Colorful carp boxes must contain 64 Hint in a promise cowboy 49 Revered specialty the numbers 1 19 Md. neighbor 18 MDL ÷ X 50 Was loyal to crossword, and, through 9 without 20 Powerful 1970s 21 Studio occupant 52 Picks repetition. Pittsburgh literally, what’s found in 17-, 22Glum 56 High point of defensive line, 23 Kentucky Derby a European trip? familiarly 20-, 38- and 59-Across time 58 Foil giant 22 Didst whack 68 Actor Wallach 24 Latin “pray for 60 Golden St. 25 Spot checker? 69 Jeans name us” campus 26 One-named Deco 70 Like some lunch 29 Barn __ 61 Yours, to Yves master orders 30 Light source 62 Tie up 27 Swiss river 71 “Amen!” 32 Banquet 65 Not of the cloth 28 Loot 72 Inject dispenser 66 __ Nimitz 31 Storm warning 73 “Seems that way 34 Futon kin 67 DDE’s command 33 Pair to me” 35 Algonquin Round Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved Table member, DOWN e.g. 1 “Mrs. Miniver” 37 Role for Dustin studio 38 “The Card 2 2001 W.S. Players” artist champs 42 Amu __: Asian 3 Guffaw sound river 4 Stop at sea 44 Verizon 5 Hopkins role subsidiary 6 Scotland’s Arran, 45 Undertaking e.g. 48 Anka song with 7 Perfectly, the phrase with “to”

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