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Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, the new deputy com- New deputy commander welcomed mander of U.S. Army Central, smiles at his to, promoted at U.S. Army Central wife, Chris, as she and Lt. Gen. Michael X. BY KAYLA ROBINS Garrett, USARCENT [email protected] commander, place his major general epau- U.S. Army Central’s new deputy commanding lettes on his jacket. general has more than a new home and base to get PHOTOS BY KAYLA ROBINS / THE SUMTER ITEM used to. He also has a new title and rank attached to Above, Col. Daniel Lasica stands with U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY MAJ. DAISY his name. Capt. Salvador Cruz as Cruz’s DFC Medal BUENO / USARCENT A ceremony on Thursday morning at citation is read out loud. Below, Capt. PUBLIC AFFAIRS/RELEASED USARCENT’s Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base John Nygard shares a moment with his wife, Laura, after giving her flowers. SEE ARMY, PAGE A12 Nygard and Cruz were awarded a DFC Medal Thursday at Shaw Air Force Base.

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and other veterans because of his ex- tiative Program, 63 were in District 6, MITCH ELLERBY (D) Local candidates perience in the military. he said. Ellerby did not return Goals: To help maintain Shaw Air Other community involvement: Vice requests for comment by answer platform Q&A Force Base, roads and infrastructure chairman of the Sumter United Minis- press time on Friday. in the county, address litter and work tries board, president of the Westside U.S. HOUSE OF ahead of primaries with law enforcement to help keep Neighborhood Association, member of Sumter safe. the YMCA board and chairman of the REPRESENTATIVES ELLERBY BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Other community involvement: Ameri- Westend Community Church board of DISTRICT 5 [email protected] can Legion Post 15, VFW Post 3034 and trustees. Archie Parnell (D) The Salvation Army of Sumter Why do you think the public should Steve Lough (D) As the primary elections for nation- Why do you think the public should vote for you?: To continue the change Mark Ali (D) al, state and local positions draws vote for you?: "I will be their voice on that has already taking place, McCain Sidney Moore (D) nearer, voters have to come to a con- county council," Rabon said. "I will said. clusion on Tuesday about who they represent them to the fullest." GOVERNOR want to represent their party on the CHARLIE JONES (D) Henry McMaster (R) — Incumbent ticket. HAZEL EVENICH (R) Jones did not return Catherine Templeton (R) Below is a list of candidates — in- Career: Retired realtor and life insur- calls for comment by Kevin Bryant (R) cluding Q&A answers for primaries ance agent press time on Friday. John Warran (R) specific to Sumter County — who are What inspires you to run: John Yancey McGill (R) campaigning for a spot on the general "I want to get involved in STATE HOUSE OF — election ballot in November in Sumter, the community," Evenich REPRESENTATIVES JONES Marguerite Willis (D) Lee and Clarendon counties, as well as said. She said she also DISTRICT 64 James Smith (D) statewide races. wants to find out how tax ROBERT RIDGEWAY III (D) Phil Noble (D) Voters do not have to declare a money is used in the — Incumbent party, but they can only choose one county. Career: Physician ATTORNEY GENERAL party's ballot for the primary. Goals: If elected, Even- EVENICH What inspires you to run: It takes se- Alan Wilson (R) — Incumbent Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 ich would like to focus on niority to get things done in the Todd Atwater (R) p.m. on Tuesday. For more informa- protection for schools in House, Ridgeway said. He said his William Herlong (R) tion about the primaries and polls, call Sumter County and offer more incen- placement on multiple Sumter County Voter Registration and tives for law enforcement to encour- committees — most re- SECRETARY OF STATE Election at (803) 436-2310 or visit www. age more people to join Sumter Coun- cently the Legislative Mark Hammond (R) — Incumbent sumtercountysc.org/?q=department/ ty Sheriff's Office. Oversight and Medical, Joshua Putnam (R) voter-registration-elections. Other community involvement: Even- Military, Public and Mu- Nelson Faerber (R) ich is a member of Veterans of For- nicipal Affairs commit- Kerry Wood (R) SUMTER COUNTY DISTRICT 2 eign War, a national organization with tees — have put him in a ARTIE BAKER (R) — Incumbent a Sumter post. position to further bene- RIDGEWAY Career: Former elementary school Why do you think the public should fit District 64. CLARENDON COUNTY teacher and high school track coach, vote for you?: Evenich said the public Goals: If re-elected, CLARENDON COUNTY CORONER and businessman should vote for her because she is Ridgeway he would like to see better Bucky Mock (D) — Incumbent What inspired you to run: honest, respectable and accountable. health care opportunities for the un- LaNette Samuels-Cooper (D) Baker said he is running insured and would like to speak with for a sixth term on coun- SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL legislators from urban areas about CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL ty council to continue the DISTRICT 6 the differences in health care in DISTRICT 1 work and change he has JAMES T. MCCAIN JR. (D) — Incumbent urban and rural areas. Whereas Billy Richardson (D) — Incumbent already been a part of, Career: Former UPS manager in At- urban areas may have a doctor on Robert McFadden (D) such as looking out for BAKER lanta, Georgia every corner, medical providers are the best interests of con- What inspires you to run: usually more limited in rural parts CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL stituents in District 2. "We've got a lot of good of the state, he said. Ridgeway said DISTRICT 3 Goals: Protect Shaw Air Force Base things going on in Sum- he would continue to focus on in- Benton Blakely (D) from encroachment, maintain the ter," McCain said. He said creasing base student costs and local Charlton Watts (D) roads in District 2 and continue to continuing the progress government funding as well as sup- grow the tax base in Sumter County. that council has already port salary increases for teachers STATE HOUSE OF Why do you think the public should made under his leader- and state employees, among other REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 101 vote for you?: "I've got a record you can ship, such as the increase MCCAIN things, if he is re-elected. Cezar McKnight (D) — Incumbent see," Baker said. in per capita income with Other community involvement: Alfred Darby (D) the introduction of new industries, is Ridgeway has been a volunteer fire- BUBBA RABON (R) what motivates him to run for re-elec- fighter with Clarendon County Fire LEE COUNTY Career: U.S. Navy veter- tion. Department for more than 35 years LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD an, co-owner of Bubba's Goals: McCain said focusing on in- and also volunteers with the Man- DISTRICT 5 Diner and owner of creasing the infrastructure to encour- ning City Fire Department. Regitt James (D) Rabon Properties age by economic growth and blight re- Why do you think the public should Donna W. Scott (D) What inspires you to run: moval will continue to be his goals if vote for you: Ridgeway said the con- "It's just time for a he is re-elected. Of the 102 dilapidated tacts he has made with other legisla- LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD change," Rabon said. He houses that have been torn down with tors of the same and different par- DISTRICT 6 said he thinks he will be RABON funds provided through the penny ties will benefit his district and help Nathaniel Brunson (D) — Incumbent effective in that change, sales tax and the South Carolina State bring democratic issues to the fore- Frank Brent Millican Jr. (D) especially for Shaw Air Force Base Housing Authority Neighborhood Ini- front. Woman sentenced to 18 years for kidnapping infant in 1998

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) relationship at the time and days she's already served, and were alerted and Williams ar- ment to reporters. — A woman who kidnapped a suffering from depression. has 30 days to appeal the sen- rested. Kamiyah did not attend Fri- newborn from a Florida hospi- On Friday, Williams stood tencing. Since learning her identity, day's sentencing hearing, ac- tal two decades ago and raised next to her attorneys wearing Williams raised Mobley — Kamiyah has legally changed cording to news reports. the child as her own in South an orange jumpsuit as the who grew up as Alexis Manigo her name from Alexis and re- Williams testified at her trial Carolina was sentenced Friday judge read the sentence. She — in Walterboro, South Caroli- connected with her birth par- earlier this year that when she to 18 years for kidnapping. She looked down as if in prayer and na, until her arrest in 2017. She ents Shanara Mobley and Craig stole the newborn Kamiyah will also serve five years con- did not visibly react to the didn't tell the girl of her true Aiken, according to news re- Mobley in 1998, she had lost currently on a charge of custo- judge's words. identity until the girl discov- ports. Kamiyah has spent time custody of her two other chil- dy interference. "There are no winners and ered she couldn't get a driver's with her biological parents but dren and was in an abusive re- Gloria Williams was sen- no losers in this case," Judge license because she didn't have still supports the only mother lationship that led her to mis- tenced for the kidnapping of Marianne Aho said just before a valid birth certificate or So- she knew. She has professed carry about a month before. Kamiyah Mobley from a hospi- announcing the sentence. Aho cial Security card. sadness that Williams faces After the loss of her pregnancy, tal in Jacksonville in July 1998. said many people had suffered After finding out her true years in a prison cell. she drove to Jacksonville from The 52-year-old Williams tes- in the case, including Williams. identity, Mobley told a friend "I believe now that this is South Carolina. tified at her trial that she wore "The family in this case suf- about it. Eventually, the Nation- over, we can continue on our She had testified that she had scrubs to look like a nurse and fered not knowing what hap- al Center for Missing and Ex- journey of healing together as no plans to kidnap a child. put the infant in a bag and se- pened to their child for approxi- ploited Children received an a family and support our "I felt like I was on autopilot. creted her out of the hospital. mately 18 years." anonymous tip about Kamiyah's daughter on her decision mak- My life was out of control, I lost She said she was in an abusive Williams got credit for 511 whereabouts, and authorities ing," Aiken said in a brief state- everything," she had said.

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BY BO PETERSEN never seen them and that the ing on his shop skills. The The Post and Courier of Charleston reindeer are out in the marsh beach thing came from doctor's resting for the ride home. orders to diet and exercise. The ISLE OF PALMS — On the "It's a nice thing, and it litter patrol came after the first Isle of Palms, it's a merry, brings some happiness to peo- day when he found himself merry day. Kids are squealing ple. We need more happiness," stooping over repeatedly to in the surf. Sunbathers sprawl he said. pick trash out of the sand as out on their towels. Santa When Santa first showed up he walked. kicks back in his beach chair. at the Isle of Palms County At least a few times per week Yep, Beach Santa — decked Park last summer, "you kind of he's at the park. Lately he's out in the big white beard, red wondered, what is he doing?" taken to documenting how swimming trunks and red said Laura Edwards, an assis- much he collects each day on muscle shirt with a few candy tant park manager. But "people his one-mile patrol. canes draped from the neck love him. The kids run up to Since April, he's done more hem. him to get their pictures taken. than 25 rounds and picked up And oh yeah, the old man is He's just become a staple." more than 1,580 pieces. And jolly, until he weaves around He's become enough of a sta- along the way, he's tugged the other beach-goers to make GRACE BEAHM ALFORD/THE POST AND COURIER VIA AP ple that he got the tag, Beach loose more than a few smiles. his way down the shore with a Howard Hogue, also known as Beach Santa, pauses on the beach on Santa. And he just won a Com- When a Charleston Park and litter grabber and bucket in- the Isle of Palms. munity Pride award for his Recreation Commission swim stead of sack of toys. volunteer anti-litter efforts. instructor lost a fin in the A few Sundays ago, Santa Moncks Corner said. "I pick up there just to work on his tan. "He's like a one-man show on water, Hogue found it down came away with 240 pieces, so many I don't even count Hogue, 67, is a retired Mary- Isle of Palms," Marlo Ann Sh- the beach the next day. He took stuff like plastic shreds, drink them." land shop teacher who used to edlock, of the Clemson Univer- it home, Christmas-wrapped it lids with straws, plastic shov- The candy canes are for the do Santa dress-up events. He sity Extension-based pride and presented it to her as an els, broken beer bottles, semi- kids who chase after him, their relishes the resemblance and beautification program, said. early gift — from Santa, Ed- crushed cans and cigarette parents in tow. If they ask, the attention. He'll tell the kids At home, Hogue does nauti- wards said. butts — "cigarette butts ga- they get a lesson in recycling he's down here to bring back cal-themed craft work, model "He's just fantastic to see," lore," Howard Hogue of responsibility. Santa isn't out seashells for elves who have ships and wall designs, draw- she said. Cash in a FLASH! We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins Experience • Leadership • Integrity & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates Lafayette Gold Re-Elect Councilman and Silver Exchange InsideInnside VVestcoestco PrPropertiesopperrties 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 Artie (inside Coca-Cola Building) Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM 803-773-8022 Baker EXCEPTIONAL EXCITING ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EXPERIENCED Sumter County Council • District 2 As a retired teacher, coach and small business owner, Artie Baker knows the importance of investing in the community where you live, work and raise your family. Artie is committed to 2500 Lin-Do Court working alongside Team Sumter to continue to serve and improve the Sumter community. Sumter, SC 29150 803-469-4490 Vote Republican Primary June 12th

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Toys made by the Teddy Toy Company about 1930 are seen May 29 and are early examples of Winnie-the-Pooh merchandise. Atlanta’s High Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition called “Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic” from June 3 to Sept. 2. Exhibition explores world of Winnie-the-Pooh TLANTA (AP) — A new exhibi- House at Pooh Corner” are the exhibition’s WINNIE-THE-POOH: EXPLORING main focus. Story panels at adult eye-level tion in Atlanta celebrates Winnie- A CLASSIC give brief summaries of the chapters. Panels the-Pooh, wandering through his June 3-Sept. 2, High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree at child eye-level are written for beginning A St. NE, Atlanta; http://www.high.org, 404-733-5000. readers and encourage children to think magical world and giving visitors a Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on about the lessons learned. peek behind the scenes at the people, Fridays until 9 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m. The exhibition ends with a room filled with Winnie-the-Pooh merchandise, ranging from relationships and inspirations behind Admission: $14.50; children 5 and under, free. the earliest days to the present, to illustrate the “silly old bear” and his friends. the spread and growth of the brand. It in- tales and their lessons. cludes the familiar plush bear with a red T- “Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic” “It’s the idea that a writer can imagine a shirt reading “Pooh” marketed by Disney, opened June 3 at the High Museum of Art. It whole world but the written descriptions can which bought highlights the intensely collaborative rela- only go so far, and then the illustrations take the character tionship between author A.A. Milne you the next step,” said Virginia Shearer, the rights in 1961. and illustrator E.H. Shepard, museum’s director of education. The exhibi- who brought the stories to Milne was inspired by his young son’s tion is a con- life, and guides visitors stuffed toys to create stories about a boy tinuation of a through those named Christopher Robin (his son’s firfirstst series at the and middle names) and his belovedbeloved museum that Winnie-the-Pooh, also known as puts the spot- Pooh Bear. The bear and his plush light on chil- friends come to life on the pagepage dren’s book just as they do in the imagination authors and of a child, animated by witty prose illustrators. and playful drawings.drawings. “I think In a room hung with pale blue with all of and white striped wallpaper to evoke these projects a nursery, a faux window looks out on we’re encour- the imaginary world created by Milne aging people and Shepard as the only known recording to look close- of Milne reading from the “Winnie-the- ly at what Pooh” book of stories plays in the back- they have at ground. A glass case houses replicas of the home and re- plush toys that inspired the characters. alize they Milne invited Shepard to his home to draw have works of poportraitsrtraits of his son’s ttoyoy animals “from life” art in their and hosted Shepard at his country home so he own homes,” could observe and sketch the trees and land- said co-pre- scapes that inspired the Hundred Acre senting cura- Wood, where Pooh and friends live. Some tor Ginia of the pencil-sketched studies that re- Sweeney. An- sulted are on display in a part of the other goal, exhibition that explores their col- she said, is to laboration.laboration. provide chil- Drawings grouped by the dren with chapters in “Winnie-the- skills they Pooh” and “The can use to visit and enjoy the rest of the museum and to give parents the tools to help them. Shearer and Sweeney said they hope the exhibition inspires children to get outside, away from screens, to have adventures. “Christopher Robin says his favorite thing to do is nothing because you have so many possibilities when you have nothing to do,” Sweeney said. The exhibition was organized by the Victo- ria and Albert Museum in London. A6 | SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 LOCAL THE SUMTER ITEM WEDDINGS Reynolds-Robertson

Munn-White AUGUSTA, Georgia — Blythe Elizabeth mother and retailored for the bride. She car- Reynolds of Augusta, Georgia, and Zachary ried a bouquet of peonies, David Austin Tyler Robertson of Sumter were united in roses, white lisianthus, white astilbe, ranun- Taylor Marie Munn and marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, at culus and salal leaves. Thomas McConnell White, Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. Mary Hamilton Reynolds, sister of the both of Sumter, were united in The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids marriage at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Stanley Charles Reynolds were Katelyn Lee Battle; June 9, 2018, at Trinity United and the granddaughter of Mary Angela Harbin; Allie Methodist Church in Sumter. Mrs. Frederick Hamilton Lorraine Howard; Kathryn The bride is the daughter of Kuhlke and the late Mr. Peacock Jones; Kemper Eliz- Mr. and Mrs. James Rhett Kuhlke and Mrs. James Le- abeth Peacock; Kristen Peter- Munn Jr. of Sumter and the land Reynolds and the late son Robertson; Brianne Rob- granddaughter of Mr. John Mr. Reynolds, all of Augus- ertson Tillirson, sister of the Wayne Davis Sr. of Bishopville, ta. She graduated from bridegroom; Sarah Riley the late Mrs. Margaret Ed- Presbyterian College in Scott; and Kathleen Hyder wards Davis of Sumter, the late 2013 and the University of Zepernick. Mary Lou Munn of Sumter South Carolina in 2017. She The bridegroom's father and the late Mr. and Mrs. is employed by Lexington served as best man. Grooms- James Rhett Munn of Sumter. Richland District 5. men were Charles Anthony She graduated from Wilson The bridegroom is the Bolton, Jefferson Barnham Hall in 2010, from the Universi- son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Bowers, Matt Dean Griggs, ty of South Carolina in 2014 Frank Robertson Jr. of Allston Alexander LaBruce, with a Bachelor's Degree in MRS. THOMAS WHITE Sumter and the grandson Charles Baylis MacInnis, Ste- Psychology and from The Cita- of Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. phen Folsom Richardson, del Graduate College in 2016 Butler of Sumter and the Keith Porter Smith, Garlon with a Master's Degree in lotte Rutledge White, sister of late Mr. and Mrs. Leland Sims Tillirson and James Counselor Education. She is the bridegroom. Caroline Cole Robertson. He graduated MRS. ZACHARY ROBERTSON Gardener Yarbrough. Barney employed by Lexington County Powers, cousin of the bride- from Presbyterian College Branford Thompson III School District as a school groom, served as flower girl. in 2013. He is employed by served as ring bearer. counselor at Pelion Middle Honorary bridesmaids were Thomas Sumter Academy Also participating were School. Lucy Gray Helmly, cousin of as a teacher and athletic director. Callie Elizabeth Neal, James Collie Gardner The bridegroom is the son of the bridegroom, and Halle Rob- The Rev. Roy Yawn McVeigh officiated. IV, Joseph Collin Butler, Mary Kate Burga- Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas erts Stone. Music was provided by Karen Jones, solo- my, Sarah Ann Burgamy and Lillie Kather- White of Sumter and the The bridegroom's father ist; Andy Reid, pianist; Cindy Wilkinson, or- ine Burgamy. grandson of the late Dr. and served as best man. Grooms- ganist; and Carl Purdy, bagpiper. The bride's parents held the reception at Mrs. Charles Rutledge Holmes men were Austin O'Neil Boyle; Escorted by her father, the bride wore a The Augusta Country Club. of Columbia and Mrs. James Davis Wilder Boyle; Clark silk taffeta A-line gown designed by Heidi El- The bridegroom's parents held the re- Maurice White and the late Mr. Bethea Dean; Randolph Wil- nora adorned with an off-the-shoulder three- hearsal party at The Foundry at Rae's Creek. White of Sumter. He graduated liams FauntLeRoy; George quarter length sleeve scalloped lace overlay Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the in 2009 from Wilson Hall and Turner Heron; David McKinley completed with an heirloom veil from her couple resides in Columbia. from the University of South Jones, cousin of the bride- Carolina in 2013 with a Bache- groom; James Laughton Jones lor's Degree in Business Man- II, cousin of the bridegroom; agement. He is employed by Hugh Johnson McMillian; Nu-Idea in Sumter as a sales James Howard Poston; and Griffi n-Beard representative. Preston Reid Schwartz. Ushers The Rev. Joseph Ralph were Caleb Freer DuBose; MONCKS CORNER — Lindsay Kate Grif- land Water and Sewer Department. James Jr. and the Rev. Angela James Dow Harrelson III; fin and William Rhett Beard were united in The Rev. Thomas Brown officiated. Halter Marshall officiated. Thomas Connor Holmes, cous- marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Escorted by her father, the bride wore a Music was provided by Beth in of the bridegroom; and Old Santee Canal Park. white ballgown with a crystal-encrusted bod- Lewallen, organist; Worth Christopher Wayne Lynch. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ice and a chapel train complemented by a Lewallen IV, violinist; and Mi- Ring bearers were Daniel Coul- William Donald Griffin of tiered mid-length veil with a chael Helmly, cousin of the ter Owens and Jonah Fisher Sumter and the grand- beaded stitched edge. She bridegroom, soloist. Owens, cousins of the bride. daughter of Mrs. June carried a bouquet of dusty Escorted by her father, the Also participating were Mi- Robertson Murphy of Flor- miller, eucalyptus silver dol- bride wore a princess-style chael Hunter Helmly, crucifer; ence and the late Edward lar, magnolia leaves, white li- gown with a lace and tulle sil- John Jamison Powers IV, Bible Murphy and the late Mr. sianthus, white mums and houette designed in a V-pattern bearer; Hadley Munn Spencer, and Mrs. Donald Ralph Tibet roses tied with a vin- across the waist and featuring cousin of the bride, and Dr. and Griffin. She graduated tage gold ribbon. sheer lace off-the-shoulder Mrs. Mitchel Robert Grunsky, from the College of Kayla Marie Hanson sleeves, a scalloped lace hem, Scripture readers; Elizabeth Charleston in 2014 with a served as maid of honor. and an open back with a cathe- Madison Boals and Genevieve Bachelor of Science in Bridesmaids were Kaitlyn dral-length train finished with Ann Wodeki, greeters; and Ni- Middle School Education. Elizabeth Russell, sister of scalloped lace. She carried a cole Smith Frier and Sarah She is employed as a mid- the bride, and Lola Katherine hand-tied bouquet of white pe- Elizabeth Rhodes, bride’s book dle school math teacher at Beard, sister of the bride- onies, garden roses, Queen attendants. Haut Gap Middle School in groom. Olivia Beard, daugh- Anne's lace, freesia and veroni- The reception was given by Charleston. ter of the bridegroom, served ca. the bride's parents at La Piazza The bridegroom is the as flower girl. Elizabeth Harris Munn and in Sumter. son of Mrs. Linda Beard Walter Thurmon Beard, Mary Margaret Munn, sisters The rehearsal party was Kennedy of Sumter and brother of the bridegroom, of the bride, served as maids of given by the bridegroom's par- the late Thurmon Dargan served as best man. Grooms- honor. Bridesmaids were Mor- ents at Hampton's Main Room Beard and the grandson of man was Brandon Hunter MRS. WILLIAM RHETT BEARD gan Ann Ashmore; Elizabeth in Sumter. the late Mr. and Mrs. Wil- Griffin, brother of the bride. Sharpe Creed; Morgan Hensley The couple will honeymoon liam David Tomlinson Sr. The bride's parents held Fields; Elizabeth Alston James; in Playa Mujeres, Mexico. and the late Ruby Barfield the reception at Old Santee Katherine Elizabeth Kneece; • • • Beard and the late Ivy Dargan Beard. He Canal Park. Alexandra Kalar Latham; Mol- The couple is registered at graduated from Central Carolina Technical The bridegroom's mother held the rehears- lie Kinney McMillian; Kemper Naomi & Warner, Sumter College in 2007 with an Associate Degree in al party at The Warren Room in Charleston. Elizabeth Peacock; Katherine Lighting and One Accord, all in Environmental Engineering Technology. He Following a wedding trip to Tulum, Mexi- Tribble Schwartz; and Char- Sumter. is employed with the Town of Sullivan’s Is- co, the couple will reside in Charleston.

and Gloria Lisset Reyes-Quirino. achievement," State Superintendent of ring to a four-year college or university EDUCATION NEWS Lakewood High School's Chief Mar- Education Mollie Spearman said. using one of our 13 admission agree- shal was Emily McWilliams. Marshals ments, CCTC delivers an affordable STUDENT SELECTED FOR FORUM Sumter School District were Ke’Aundra Benjamin, Ty Asia pathway to your success. Classes start Brunson, Kevin Carson, Tucker Chap- This summer, Anthony Dinkins-Mc- Aug. 20. For more information visit GRADUATION CEREMONIES HELD man, Jayden Christmas, Valencia Call will join outstanding high school cctech.edu/how-to-enroll-5-easy-steps/ Crestwood and Lakewood high school Croom, Bailey Dickson, Trent Frye, Do- students from across the nation in Na- and to view the classes offered visit graduations were held Friday at Sumter navon Grider, Gianna Hill, Faith How- tional Youth Leadership Forum Engi- cctech.edu/academics/class-schedule- County Civic Center. Sumter High ard, Makayla Johnson, Micah Johnson, neering and Technology at University search/. — Katherine M. Cooper School graduation was held Saturday at Jonathan Paul Jones, Janiece Mat- of California, Berkeley. NYLF is one of Memorial Stadium. thews, Scott McConn, Tyress Patterson, the Envision family of programs that Morris College Crestwood’s valedictorian was Aali- Juwan Perdue, Alejandro Pineda-Carde- enable students to explore their inter- yah Charlot, and the salutatorian was nas, Malik Richardson, Kali Roland, ests and experience learning beyond the STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO INSTITUTE Andrew Smith. Lakewood’s valedictori- Brittany Sanders, Dayjah Sanseverino classroom. Two Morris College students, Jas- an was Sydney Gonzales, and the salu- and Nia Tindal. Anthony, a rising junior at Sumter mine Rogers (freshman) and Olivia tatorian was Hannah Partin. Sumter High School's junior marshals High School, was nominated by his Mason (junior), attended the NEW Sumter’s valedictorian was McKenzie were Jordan Ali, Kayleigh Benenhaley, teachers. In addition to being a youth Leadership South Carolina Institute Faye Michelson, and the salutatorian Jasmine Brunson, Lauren Carneal, Sa- camp mentor and adviser, he is active in May 13-17 at Winthrop University in was Nesreen Taher Almosadder. These mara Castleberry, Emily Cook, Joshua community service. Anthony loves play- Rock Hill. top two graduates from each school DeWitt, Heather Gamble, Hailey Gos- ing varsity football, as well as track and The program is sponsored by the gave a commencement address. nell, Sophia Haughton, Jacob Holladay, basketball. While aspiring to be a me- John C West Forum on Politics and Poli- Junior Marshals assisted with the Cassidy Kitchens, George McGregor, chanical engineer, Anthony is looking cy at Winthrop University and College ceremony. Marshals are chosen from Kaitlyn Michelson, Owen Midgette, Ses- forward to gaining hands-on experience. of Charleston. NEW Leadership South among the top academic performers in saly Mitchell-Nelson, Ann Margaret — Shelly Galloway Carolina is a part of the NEW Leader- the current 11th grade. Phillips, Tianna Roberts, Jordan Shup- ship Development Network established From Crestwood, Chief Junior Mar- ing, Emily Simmons, Ja’Niya Singleton, Central Carolina Technical at the Center for American Women in shal was Zaniya Simone Cooley, and Katherine Singleton, Perrin Thompson, Politics at Rutgers University. Both at- marshals were Erin Kelly Currier, Sele- Kylie Timmons, Benjamin Tower, John College tendees received a $100 scholarship na Chantae Vaughn, Albert Deshawn Williams, Trinity Wilson-El, Ethan Witt SNAP BACK TO SCHOOL BASH from Winthrop University and a dona- Gardner, Nathan Ray Schrader, Brandy and Ambria Woolever. tion of $150 from attorney J. David Angele'a Lemmon, Blaire Elisabeth The combined senior classes of Crest- CCTC will host its first Back to School Weeks to cover the cost of the institute. Lewis, Ladarah Talia Daniels, Aliyah wood, Lakewood and Sumter high Bash on Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. The purpose of NEW Leadership Simone Grady, Ja'Breyah Cy'Nae schools earned more than $19.3 million to noon on the college’s Main Campus South Carolina is to educate college James, Alexandra Monserrat Manzo, in scholarships for post-secondary edu- in Sumter. Students attending the event women regarding the political process Kelsie Cheyenne Ratliff, Krysten Alexis cations. will receive free school supplies, learn and to inspire them to consider careers Skinner, Deliasha Shantanique Green, about CCTC and tour the campus. The in public service. In spite of recent Dontae Malik Capers, Alaya Keara PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECOGNIZED event will provide free entertainment, gains, including the election of its first Richardson, Aaliya Sherre Wilson, Kait- Four Sumter School District seniors unique food vendors, community re- female governor in 2010, S.C. ranks 47th lynn Marie Horton, Samantha Imogene have been recognized for 12 years of source agencies, a safety zone and a in the percentage of women in the state Worthen, John Martin Dunleavy, Ador- perfect attendance. Congratulations to kids zone. legislature, and women are underrepre- jan Angel Goomansingh, Eric Shane J'Quan Tylek Jenkins-Johnson, Sheki- This year’s theme is “Snap” Back to sented on public boards, commissions Gaymon, Kodesia Gertashia Scarbor- nah Victoria Lonon and Morgan Eliza- School. The first 10 students to Snap- and statewide offices. ough, Carson Gerard Dick, Brittany beth Pringle from Sumter High and chat the event will receive a prize. For During the institute, students met Megan Adkins, Aiyana Msaada Dukes, Kyle Boothe from Crestwood High. more information or to become a ven- women leaders, studied women in Shonique Nicole Howard, Thomas Ben- "To graduate without missing a single dor/sponsor, contact Angela Conyers at American politics and developed and jamin Pace, Anna Rose Sales Hernan- day of class in your 12-year academic (803) 666-2422 or Diana Green at (803) practiced leadership skills through dez, Kendrick Jermar Bennett, Apisara career is a unique accomplishment that 473-2531. panel discussions, workshops and Nokaew, Abigail Marilyn Parker, Chris- is the culmination of hard work and de- hands-on projects. The students will re- topher Jarod Fortune, Da ijuiana Ma termination. I know these students are REGISTRATION OPEN turn to Morris College in the fall to con- Liah Jefferson, Elizabeth Nichole Spur- well prepared for the next step after Register now for fall semester at tinue developing public leadership skills lock, Emily Taylor Ragan, Jessica high school, and I congratulate them, CCTC. Regardless if you are interested and become involved in community af- Anyse Davis, Indyia Malaysia Jackson their parents, and their teachers on this in learning a skilled trade or transfer- fairs. — Anika Cobb THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 | A7

WEDDING WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Hughes-Brunson Hudsons celebrate 60 years ALCOLU — Kelsey Hughes gown and a lace veil. She car- Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. and Joey Brunson, both of ried a bouquet of white roses, Hudson Sr. of Sumter cel- Manning, were united in mar- white hydrangea and green- ebrated their 60th wed- riage at 6 p.m. Saturday, June ery. ding anniversary on May 9, 2018, at Clarendon Baptist Mrs. Emma Wynn Brown 31, 2018, with their three Church. served as matron of honor. children and their spous- The bride is the daughter of Kaylee Feagin, Savannah es: Pat and Tony Buddin Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mark Feagin, Lauren Brown, Tiffani of Sumter, Roy B. Jr. and Hughes of Manning and the Kruger, Jordan Man, Katilyn Michele Hudson of Blair- granddaughter of Mr. and Hughes and Taylor Porter wood, and Candace Hud- Mrs. Louie Herman Feagin served as bridesmaids. Emery son of Sumter. and Mr. and Mrs. William Lee Floyd served as flower The couple has 12 Franklin Hughes, all of Sum- girl. grandchildren and 10 ter. She graduated in 2016 with The bridegroom's father great-grandchildren. a Bachelor in Education and is served as best man. Grooms- Mrs. Hudson is the for- pursuing a master's degree at men were Ethan Hughes, MRS. JOEY BRUNSON mer Barbara Galloway of Walden University. She is em- Chase Corbett, Thomas Sumter. ployed as a kindergarten Briggs, Bill Wheeler, Matt com; Bed, Bath and Beyond, teacher at Walker-Gamble Ele- Mays, Hunter Brunson and www.bedbathandbeyond.com; mentary School. Shane Green. Eli Boone Wayfair, www.wayfair.com; The bridegroom is the son Hughes served as ring bearer. and Sumter Lighting and MR., MRS. ROY B. HUDSON SR. of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Louis Also participating were Sligh Home. Brunson Jr. of Manning and Commander, Mary Daniel the grandson of Ms. Helen Stokes and JJ Tidwell, pro- King Brooks of Sumter. He is gram attendants. pursuing a Bachelor's degree The bride's parents held the in Business at the University reception at Tanglewood Plan- of South Carolina Aiken. He is tation, Lynchburg. employed by Pine and Poll The bridegroom's family Robert Timber Co. held the rehearsal party at The Rev. Jack Coker officiat- Charleston's Place, Manning. ed. Following a wedding trip to Music was provided by Le- Mexico, the couple will reside Anne Amick, soloist; and Scott in Manning. Ridgeway Warren, pianist. • • • Escorted by her father, the The couple is registered at bride wore a strapless satin Silver Paper; Belk, www.belk. House District 64

PROTECTING ELECTRIC FY 2017-18 BUDGET FOLLOW-UP RATEPAYERS In January as follow up to the actions taken relat- chapter Woman of the Year. The House of Representatives passed the followed to the FY 2017-18 Budget, the House voted to CLUB DIGEST A business meeting was ing bills to address the abandonment of the V.C. override the Governor’s vetoes and voted to fund held on May 3 at the home of Summer Nuclear Reactors in Fairfi eld County $20.5 million for the purchasing or leasing of new which resulted in billions of dollars in fees placed public school buses. NU MASTER CHAPTER OF Toni Burkhart. New officers BETA SIGMA PHI on FY 2018-19 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS were installed for the next energy customers. The House passed: This year’s budget includes $7.9 billion in state Members met on April 19 sorority year. The last busi- - H.4375, which ELIMINATED ALL CHARGES general funds with $355 million in recurring rev- at the home of Liz Wild. A ness meeting of the year was ON THE ELECTRIC BILLS OF CUSTOMERS enue newly available for appropriation and $189 business meeting was held held at the home of Mary THAT SUPPORT THE FAILED PROJECT and million in nonrecurring revenue. after lunch. Libby Singletary Ann Clark on May 17. A pot- REPEALING THE BASE LOAD REVIEW ACT thanked everyone for sup- luck luncheon was enjoyed. GOING FORWARD. The bill orders new elec- $68 million is allocated for Hurricane porting United Ministries. Secret Sister gifts were ex- tricity rates for customers by eliminating all of Matthew recovery eff orts, $1.25 million for She asked members to par- changed and new names the increases that have been imposed under recovery eff orts associated with the Pinnacle ticipate in “Baby Bottle Boo- drawn for next year. Mary the Base Load Review Act to fi nance the failed Mountain Fire, and $5 million is devoted to 2014 merang” by filling baby bot- Ann was selected to receive nuclear power project. Winter Storm Reimbursement. tles with loose change during the Congeniality Award. - H.4379, which created the UTILITIES CON- the summer. Money collected Members joined together SUMER ADVOCATE within the Attorney Gener- For K-12 public education, $60 million is used will be donated to Sumter with husbands and guests at al’s Offi ce to safeguard the interests of consum- to increase the base student cost by $75 to ers in dealings with public utilities that off er arrive at an estimated $2,425 per pupil. Pregnancy Center when The Schoolhouse Restaurant services including electrical power, gas pipelines meetings resume. in Scranton for an end-of- for heating and cooking needs, water, sewerage, $55.8 million for capital improvements in Founder’s Day was held on year get together. and telecommunications. Abbeville plaintiff school districts and dis- April 27 at Carolina Skies A July party will be sched- - H.4378, a bill that replaced the Public Utilities tricts with a poverty index of 80% or higher. Club on Shaw Air Force uled to celebrate the chap- Review Committee with a new twelve-member Base. The Golden Circle cer- ter’s birthday. Business UTILITY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE and prevent In addition, the FY 2018-19 budget allocates $12 emony was held for Carolyn meetings are suspended until confl icts interests for those serving as commit- million for a K-12 Technology Initiative. For Hudson who has been a September. Beginning Day tee members. the second year in a row, full funding is provided member of Beta Sigma Phi for both area chapters will for the LIFE, HOPE, and Palmetto Fellows higher for 50 years. Margaret be held in August, hosted by education scholarship programs. Dougherty was selected as Xi Eta. FIRST STEPS REAUTHORIZATION The Governor signed into law H.3591, which The Offi ce on Aging receives a $400,000 reauthorizes the First Steps to School Readiness increase for Family Caregivers to be used to program to 2025. support caregivers of seniors so that they may remain in their homes instead of a more First Steps to School Readiness is the state’s expensive alternative of institutional care CAMPUS CORNER comprehensive early childhood education initiative. Since its start in 1999, First Steps The Local Government Fund is maintained at has helped young children prepare for school WOFFORD COLLEGE its $212 million level, with an additional $10 M and Government, cum laude. through programs that provide early interven- in recurring funds to replace one-time, nonrecur- SPARTANBURG — The fol- tion, strengthen families, improve children’s SOUTHERN WESLEYAN ring dollars appropriated for this purpose in the lowing local students were health, increase the quality of early care and help previous year. among 394 graduates of Wof- UNIVERSITY transition rising kindergarteners into school. ford College during the 2018 CENTRAL — Holly Richard- Representative Ridgeway said, “First Steps The Department of Health and Human Services Commencement exercises on son of Sumter was named to ensures that young children have all the tools is aff orded $13 million for Rural Health Initia- May 20: Essence Unique Buck- the Dean’s List for spring they need to succeed in school. With this tive & Telemedicine with funds being used to man of Sumter received a 2018 semester at Southern reauthorization, this program will continue for address medically underserved communities in Bachelor of Arts degree in Wesleyan University. To be years to come.” the rural areas of the state. English, concentration in Af- named to the list, students rican/African American Stud- must earn a GPA of 3.5 or SC PREGNANCY ies; and Drake Harrison McCor- higher on all work attempted ACCOMMODATIONS ACT MILITARY PRIORITY REGISTRATION H. 3865, the SC Pregnancy Accommodations, ACT mick of Sumter received a (12 hours or more) with no became law. This guarantees pregnant women H.4078 makes provisions for the state’s public Bachelor of Arts degree in Fi- grade for any single course and women recovering from childbirth are institutions of higher learning to give enrollment nance, Minors in Economics below 3.0. provided reasonable workplace accommoda- priority to military-related students, including tions. active-duty members of the uniformed services, The law also protects nursing mothers, protects reservists, members of the South Carolina Na- employees from unwanted accommodations tional Guard, and honorably discharged veterans. (like forced time off ), and requires employers to notify employees of their rights while pregnant. “It is so important to support members of the military and their families, and show them that Palmetto Farm Supply “Women deserve protection in the workplace. we appreciate their sacrifi ces,” Representative OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 8AM - 6PM This law is in the best interest of South Carolina Ridgeway said. families,” Representative Ridgeway said. SC RETIRED EDUCATOR DISTURBING SCHOOLS CERTIFICATE The General Assembly revised the Disturbing Signed into law, H.3513 allows a retired South Schools statute, returning the law to its original Carolina teacher to be eligible to maintain certi- intention of prohibiting nonstudents from fi cation for the purpose of substituting. A retired disrupting schools. The bill, S. 131, also calls for educator certifi cate is valid for fi ve years as is FIRE ANT & educators and administrators to exhaust all renewable. avenues of behavior discipline before involving MOSQUITO CONTROL law enforcement offi cials. This move comes amid Representative Ridgeway stated, “This bill keeps reports of an increase in the number of students experienced teachers in the classroom, which is KILLS LIKE THE PROS! arrested for disturbing schools. a great thing for South Carolina’s students.” TALSTAR LIQUID “This bill will help close the ‘school to prison & GRANULAR pipeline’ by encouraging schools, rather than For Detailed Legislative Information: police, to handle disciplinary matters,” www.scstatehouse.gov Representative Ridgeway explained. Publications/ Legislative Updates ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Contact Me Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share ideas, or if I may be of service on a legislative issue. 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Initially, some employ- been clear whether robotics it thinks a quarter-century of ees felt a sense of relief and company Boston Dynamics is work on robots will "unlock a cautious optimism after a pep making killing machines, very high commercial value." talk by Andy Rubin, then household helpers, or some- It did not answer when asked Google's chief robotics execu- thing else entirely. if it ever entertained propos- tive and architect of the ac- For nine years, the secretive als to weaponize them. quisition. firm — which got its start with Building robots that can "He was talking about really U.S. military funding — has un- jump, gallop or prowl like ani- ambitious goals," said one for- nerved people around the mals was a fringe field of en- mer employee, who asked not world with YouTube videos of gineering when Raibert and to be identified because of experimental robots resem- his colleagues began studying concerns it could hurt career bling animal predators. kangaroo and ostrich videos opportunities in the small and In one, a life-size robotic in their Carnegie Mellon Uni- tight-knit U.S. robotics com- wildcat sprints across a park- versity research lab nearly 40 munity. "A robot that might ing lot at almost 20 miles an years ago. be able to help the elderly and hour. In another, a small But agile robots aren't so infirm. Robots that work in wheeled rover nicknamed sci-fi anymore, even if they grocery stores. Robots that de- SandFlea abruptly flings itself can still seem that way. In vid- liver packages." onto rooftops — and back down eos, the company's robots But Rubin left the company again. A more recent effort fea- wander through a variety of the following year, and his re- tures a slender dog-like robot locales — in and around the placements overseeing Boston that climbs stairs, holds its own company's single-story head- Dynamics grew increasingly in a tug-of-war with a human THE ASSOCIATED PRESS quarters, at a New Hampshire frustrated with Raibert's ap- and opens a door to let another In this May 24, photo a Boston Dynamics SpotMini robot walks ski lodge and across the se- proach, according to several robot pass. through a conference room during a robotics summit in Boston. cluded meadows and wood- people familiar with the tran- Boston Dynamics has dem- lands near Raibert's home. In sition. Among the concerns: onstrated little interest in elab- that's also true for cars, air- company has operated more as some videos, humans kick the Boston Dynamics' lack of orating on these glimpses into planes, computers, lasers," a well-funded research lab than robots or jab them with hock- focus on building a sellable a possible future of fast, strong Raibert said, clad in his omni- a business. Raibert's vision was ey sticks to test their balance. product. and sometimes intimidating ro- present Hawaiian shirt. "Every kept alive for years through The company's robot videos By 2016, Google was looking bots. For months, the company technology you can imagine military contracts, especially have not been independently to sell the firm — eventually and its parent, SoftBank, re- has multiple ways of using it. If from the Defense Advanced Re- verified. finding an interested buyer in buffed numerous requests there's a scary part, it's just search Projects Agency, known The defense contracts Japanese tech giant SoftBank, seeking information about its that people are scary. I don't as DARPA. A federal contract- began winding down in 2013 which already has a robotics work. When a reporter visited think the robots by themselves ing database lists more than when Google bought Boston portfolio that includes the company headquarters in the are scary." $150 million in defense funding Dynamics and made clear it cute humanoid Pepper. The Boston suburb of Waltham, The bigger question of just to Boston Dynamics since 1994. wanted no part in military deal closed earlier this year. Massachusetts, he was turned what Boston Dynamics hopes away. to accomplish remains murky. 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Raibert had just dem- mands, not to mention outsid- 2013 Infi nity M37 onstrated the machine that will ers' moral or ethical concerns, now be the company's first commer- in single-minded pursuit of cial robot in its 26-year history: machines that mimic animal $19,995 the dog-like, door-opening Spot- locomotion. was $22,995 Mini, which Boston Dynamics Former employees say the plans to sell to businesses as a camera-equipped security 2012 BMW 328i to anyone we guard next year. now $1,000 can’t get approved Speculation about Boston 100% Guaranteed Dynamics' intentions — weap- $12,995 Approval on a car loan ons or servants? — spikes was $16,995 every time it releases a new video. Raibert told the AP that EVERY DAY 3299 Sumter Hwy. he doesn't rule out future mili- 2016 Ford Fusion Manning, SC 29102 tary applications. But he played now down popular fears that his company's robots could one $16,995 803-473-3559 day be used to kill. was www.royaltyasllc.com "We think about that, but $18,995

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SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT NEEDS MILL shut them down and made them clean up INCREASE TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS their area and let them know just because we Education is the key to economic success, live in the hood, we do not live in a trash can. and a good education does not come without I would not ask them who threw the paper on Obama took the support of the entire community. I have the ground but make them clean it up. made it my priority to do all I can to support ROBERT JOHNSON and improve Sumter School District. Over the Sumter past several years, Sumter has seen tremendous economic development and made educa- WASHINGTON NEEDS TO STOP TEARING tional strides. The Thompson Family of Com- COUNTRY APART, KEEP ITS PROMISES lying to new panies has committed $100,000 in support of Our country is embroiled in many horri- the upcoming Summer Professional Develop- ble situations, and our paid congressmen ment Conference, to be held in Sumter with and representatives continue to spend valu- 400 educators from Sumter schools participat- able time on the “Russian collusion” in our ing. Also, Thompson has made a commitment elections. Where is the good we entrusted to sponsor Ben Carson Reading Rooms in them to do a job for middle America as they heights with every elementary school in the district. This said they would? Should an uprising occur project is designed to combat illiteracy and to and bombs start to fall, they will be safe in promote leisure reading. It is imperative to the bowels of the White House colluding get increased support in order to continue on with one another and filling their glasses the path to making our schools the best they with beverages. None of them, including our can be, affording each child the opportunity own elected officials, are worth the money the Iran deal they are being paid and the pensions they to reach his or her highest potential. I say all this to show my full support of the will receive for a lifetime. Some have tried, ASHINGTON — Then, after issuing the li- school district administration’s request for a and they deserve credit for what they’re try- When it comes to cense, the Obama administra- 5.48-mill increase from the Sumter County ing to do. the Iran nuclear tion explicitly denied to Con- Council. We must work together as members Nikki Haley is one who deserves accolades Wdeal, the Obama gress that it had done so. Lew of the Sumter community to give the school and is worthy of them for the job she’s doing administration increasingly and Szubin both failed to dis- district what it needs to improve our schools. in the United Nations. The others are just appears to have been a bot- close the license in congressio- I can assure you Thompson, Thompson “lap dogs.” When are we going to put to bed tomless pit of deception. nal testimony while continuing Turner and my family have one goal: to win this silly collusion issue and get on with run- First, President Barack to assert that the Obama ad- the hearts and minds of our teachers, assis- ning the government? HRC, the election is Obama failed to disclose to ministration would not give tant principals, principals, staff and adminis- over, get over it and move on (hopefully to Congress the existence of se- Iran access to U.S. financial in- trators so they can win the hearts and minds jail). Shumacher and Pelosi, do some good cret side deals on inspections stitutions — when they had of our children, ensuring their success for and stop this RESIST, RESIST idiocy and when he transmitted the nucle- just tried to do so. And in a generations to come. move forward to helping the United States ar accord to Capitol Hill. (They June 2016 letter to Sens. Marco GREG A. THOMPSON become the country we’ve always been. were only uncovered by chance Rubio, R-Fla., and Mark Kirk, Chairman The country is being taken to task by the when then-Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Ill., Treasury officials de- ACLU, our constitution is being taken part R-Kan., and Sen. Tom Cotton, clared “The U.S. Department of CODES ENFORCEMENT GOES A LONG by attorneys who find so much wrong in the R-Ark., learned about them Treasury is not working on be- WAY TO KEEPING A CITY BEAUTIFUL way it operates, yet live well, and yet no sign during a meeting with Interna- half of Iran to enable Iranian I recently returned from a trip to my home- of their threat to leave the country as many tional Atomic Energy Agency access to U.S. dollars elsewhere town of Delray Beach, Florida. While there, I said they would if Trump were elected presi- officials in Vienna.) Then, we in the international financial decided to drive around some of the old areas dent. I’m reminded of the many people on learned that the Obama admin- system, nor are we assisting in the hood where I hung out as a teenager. The View who threatened to leave the coun- istration had secretly sent a Iran in gaining access to dollar To my surprise, I became somewhat con- try and yet they’re still here. Must be great plane to Tehran loaded with payment systems outside the fused. If it had not been for the street signs, it to live in America. $400 million in Swiss U.S. financial system. seemed as if I was in a different town. All the Let’s come together and continue to Make francs, euros and other The administration yards had grass and were well kept. I saw no America Great Again. Stop tearing us apart, currencies on the same has not been and is not dirt yards or dirt driveways. All of the drive- Washington, and do for us what you prom- day Iran released four planning to grant Iran ways were either concrete or asphalt, the ised so that all of us can live in peace and American hostages, access to the U.S. finan- homes were painted. I saw no yards with four harmony and have the ability to live the rest which was followed by cial system.” This was or five non-operating, no current tagged vehi- of our days in a country that we love and is two more secret flights patently false. cles. I saw no unkept vacant homes, no wild free. Remember our country is the home of carrying another $1.3 Investigators also forest growing up in any yard, no stray ani- the free because of the brave. God bless billion in cash. found internal State mals, not one stray dog. I saw no trashy over- America. Now, in a bombshell Marc Thiessen Department emails, in grown streets (think Kingsbury Drive or Mc- PAUL KORZEC revelation, Republicans which officials admit- Crays Mill Road). Not one street looked like Manning on the Senate Perma- ted that the Obama ad- our Broad Street. I asked my mother what nent Subcommittee on Investi- ministration had “exceeded did the city do to get everyone working to MCCAIN HAS STELLAR RECORD gations, led by Sen. Rob Port- our JCPOA commitments” by keep the city beautiful. She said a few years OF PUBLIC SERVICE, LEADERSHIP man, R-Ohio, have revealed in authorizing Iranian access to ago the city started an aggressive program On Election Day, June 12, Sumter County a new report that the Obama U.S. banks. Furthermore, the to enforce the city codes that were already will affirm or replace incumbents. I am con- administration secretly tried to report reveals that the Obama on the books. They forced everyone to get in vinced that a stellar record of public service help Iran use U.S. banks to administration put on more compliance or pay a fine. The city is so beau- outweighs political promises and platitudes. convert $5.7 billion in Iranian than 200 “roadshows” across tiful. You cannot tell when you are leaving In the race for Sumter County Council, Dis- assets, after promising Con- the world where they encour- the white neighborhood and entering the trict 6, I urge you to vote for James Thomas gress that Iran would not get aged foreign financial institu- black neighborhood. McCain Jr. As chairman of Sumter County access to the U.S. financial sys- tions to do business with Iran I get back to Sumter and its trash, trash Council, McCain responds intelligently and tem — and then lied to Con- “as long as the rest of the and more trash. Forests growing in yards, compassionately to the concerns of the com- gress about what it had done. world left the United States out both black and white neighborhoods. I am munity. Further, he is known for working (Full disclosure: My wife of it.” According to the report, glad I live in a neighborhood with a home- with diverse groups and building coalitions to works for Portman). during a roadshow in London, owners association. I have learned people are advance the vision of making Sumter County In July 2015, Obama Trea- OFAC Director John Smith people; trashy areas plague both. Rules and economically vibrant and educationally pro- sury Secretary Jack Lew as- “downplayed the likelihood of fines that are enforced are what make those gressive. sured the Senate Foreign Rela- any future penalties or fines,” who don’t want to, want to be clean. Although I no longer live in Sumter, I work tions Committee that, under telling the audience “that 95 It is going to take a concentrated effort on in Sumter full time; therefore, I am invested the nuclear accord, Iran “will percent of the time OFAC sees the behalf of our city leaders to force people in the success of my former hometown. continue to be denied access an apparent violation it results (black and white) to take care of this city. I A vote for McCain signifies confidence in to the [U.S.] financial and in a simple warning letter or would encourage all of our city leaders to his leadership. That leadership is propelling commercial market” and that no enforcement action.” take a trip to Delray Beach, Florida, and get a Sumter County in a direction that elevates all “Iranian banks will not be In other words, the Obama few points on getting everyone involved in the of us. On Tuesday, June 12, please vote for able to clear U.S. dollars administration: (1) told Con- cleanup effort. James Thomas McCain Jr., for Sumter Coun- through New York, hold corre- gress it would not allow Iran And to Ms. Mckenzie who was fined for let- ty Council, District 6. spondent account relation- access to U.S. financial insti- ting her teenage grandsons trash the area, if Thank you. ships with U.S. financial institutions; (2) issued a special li- it was me, no it would not have been me be- BEVERLY DIANE FRIERSON tutions or enter into financing cense allowing Iran to do ex- cause if those were my kids, I would have Columbia arrangements with U.S. actly that; (3) unsuccessfully banks.” A few weeks later, one pressured U.S. banks to help of Lew’s top deputies, Adam Iran; (4) lied to Congress and Szubin, used the exact same the American people about words in testimony to the Sen- what it had done; (5) admitted A note to Krauthammer’s readers ate banking committee. in internal emails that these But Senate investigators efforts “exceeded” U.S. obliga- The following letter from However, Publishing. found that on Feb. 24, 2016, the tions under the nuclear deal; Charles Krauthammer was recent tests Lastly, I thank my col- Obama Treasury Department (6) sent officials, including delivered to The Washington have re- leagues, my readers, and my “granted a specific license that bank regulators, around the Post. vealed that viewers, who have made my authorized a conversion of Ira- world to urge foreign finan- the cancer career possible and given nian assets worth billions of cial institutions to do busi- have been uncharacter- has re- consequence to my life’s U.S. dollars using the U.S. fi- ness with Iran; and (7) prom- istically silent these past turned. work. I believe that the pur- nancial system” — exactly ised that they would get noth- 10 months. I had There was suit of truth and right ideas what Lew and Szubin said ing more than a slap on the I thought that silence Charles no sign of it through honest debate and would not happen — including wrist for violating U.S. sanc- would soon be coming to an Krauthammer as recently rigorous argument is a noble unlimited future Iranian de- tions. end, but I’m afraid I must tell as a month undertaking. I am grateful to posits at Bank Muscat in How bad is this? Remove the you now that fate has decided ago, which have played a small role in Oman until the license ex- words “Obama” and “Iran” on a different course for me. means it is aggressive and the conversations that have pired. and replace them with In August of last year, I un- spreading rapidly. My doc- helped guide this extraordi- Not only that, but Senate in- “Trump” and “Russia” and derwent surgery to remove a tors tell me their best esti- nary nation’s destiny. vestigators also found that of- imagine the outrage that cancerous tumor in my abdo- mate is that I have only a few I leave this life with no re- ficials from the Office of For- would ensue over the same men. That operation was weeks left to live. This is the grets. It was a wonderful life eign Assets Control, which revelations. Democrats would thought to have been a suc- final verdict. My fight is over. — full and complete with the regulates U.S. banks’ compli- be holding news conferences, cess, but it caused a cascade I wish to thank my doctors great loves and great endeav- ance with U.S. sanctions law, and the story would be front- of secondary complications and caregivers, whose efforts ors that make it worth liv- “encouraged two U.S. corre- page news. — which I have been fighting have been magnificent. My ing. I am sad to leave, but I spondent banks to convert the We hear a lot these days in hospital ever since. It was dear friends, who have given leave with the knowledge funds.” The report says “both from the media about the dan- a long and hard fight with me a lifetime of memories that I lived the life that I in- banks declined to complete ger of presidential lies. Well, many setbacks, but I was and whose support has sus- tended. the transaction due to compli- when it comes to the Iran steadily, if slowly, overcom- tained me through these dif- ance, reputational and legal deal, the Obama administra- ing each obstacle along the ficult months. And all of my Charles Krauthammer’s risks associated with doing tion took lying to new heights. way and gradually making partners at The Washington email address is letters@ business with Iran.” And no, that’s not Fake News. my way back to health. Post, Fox News, and Crown charleskrauthammer.com. A12 | SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 LOCAL THE SUMTER ITEM

Col. Daniel Lasica looks LASICA FROM PAGE A1 over at the new commander of the 20th Lasica received the Legion of Specialty Codes and 79 F-16s FIghter Wing, Col. Merit award during the change including more than $4 billion Derek J. O’Malley, on of command ceremony Friday of base infrastructure, a $220 Friday at Shaw Air at Shaw that transferred million annual budget and a Force Base. charge of the fighter wing to $132 million Flying Hour Col. Derek J. O’Malley. The Program, according to the MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM medal is awarded to members citation accompanying the of the United States armed award. forces and to military and Under his command, two political figures from foreign combat aviation deployments governments, according to an supported Operations Inherent Air Force fact sheet, who Resolve and Freedom’s distinguish themselves by Sentinel, where the wing’s “exceptionally meritorious airmen eliminated 431 enemy conduct in the performance of fighters from the battlefield outstanding service.” with 610 munitions. The accomplishments for Lasica was also at Shaw which Lasica was recognized through two short-notice occurred during his time as hurricane evacuations, when commander of the 20th Fighter he led the relocation of 47 F-16s “Col. Lasica powered the also piloting an MQ-9 Reaper from four groups to Poinsett Wing, which was from August in 2016 and 52 in 2017 with 121 20th Fighter Wing to new mission to come to Shaw. Electronic Combat Range,” the 2016 through Friday. During pilots and more than 100 heights during the 2017 “His foresight built the citation states, “simulating a that time, he commanded the maintainer and logistics Command Cyber Readiness wing’s first ever Agile Combat deployed environment in a Air Force’s largest operational personnel, safeguarding nearly Inspection, garnering a wing Support mission integration contested area and testing F-16 wing, overseeing 4,800 $3 billion in assets in less than ‘Double Excellent’ and a top 10 through an adaptive basing airmen’s ability to survive and personnel, 146 Air Force 72 hours. percent Air Force rating” while exercise deploying 166 airmen operate in combat.”

ARMY FROM PAGE A1 both welcomed David C. Hill as the new July 2017 to this May. The Mountaintop, deputy commanding general of Pennsylvania, native received his USARCENT and promoted him from commission in 1990 as an engineer upon brigadier general to major general, a two- his graduation from the U.S. Military star general-officer rank. Academy at West Point, according to his “He is the right officer for this job. The Army bio. Army only selects the very, very best for He has also served as commanding promotion, and Dave is the best of the general of the U.S. Army Corps of best,” said Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett, Engineers Southwestern Division, commanding general of ARCENT and director of the Office of the Chief of who presided over the ceremony. Engineers and has served on multiple Garrett said there are one million operational tours, staff assignments and American soldiers and only 220 major commands. generals. He said Hill’s 28 years of Hill has commanded the 36th Engineer service as a soldier and as a leader have Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas, and has been of the “highest caliber.” served as the colonels human resource The ceremony was highlighted by the manager and as the chief of training and placement of Hill’s major general chief of operations for the 4th Infantry epaulettes by Garrett and Hill’s wife, Division (Mechanized) at Fort Hood and Chris, on his jacket before his children, in Operation Iraqi Freedom. 1st Lt. Matthew Hill and Megan and Nick He has three deployments in support of Hill, placed his epaulettes on his shirt. Operation Iraqi Freedom, two in support In accordance with Army tradition, two of Operation Join Guard in Bosnia and “Ruffles and Flourishes” were played to one in support of Operation Desert mark the number of stars by a major Shield/Desert Storm. general. Stars were first used to identify Garrett said leadership is a “very general officers in 1780 and later became personal endeavor. You do everything you used to signify rank, with brigadier ask of those you command.” generals wearing one star and major Hill thanked a host of people, but he generals wearing two. focused mostly on his wife, who he Hill, who replaced Maj. Gen. Terrence married two days after he graduated from J. McKenrick, most recently served as the West Point. commending general for the U.S. Army “I would not be the man I am today,” he Corps of Engineers Transatlantic said, “and I would not be the soldier I am Division in Winchester Virginia, from today.” Congratulations 2018 Graduates! $400,000+ in scholarships awarded!

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Force. command, he saw “nothing O’MALLEY He said O’Malley is “no but sincere appreciation and FROM PAGE A1 newcomer” to enemy suppres- admiration ... and that sion and that the 20th Fighter doesn’t happen by accident.” Wing’s new commander is “I will be there with you in commander of the 388th “exactly the right kind of trenches and in the cockpit,” Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force leader to build on Col. [Dan- he said. Base in Utah. He comes to iel] Lasica’s accomplish- O’Malley may be in a new Shaw and Sumter with his ments.” place with new people, but he wife, Samantha, and his son, O’Malley is replacing Lasi- knows they are his new Conner. ca, who had been serving as family. And he knows they He said Hill was an “F-35 commander of the 20th are vital to his and the base’s world, a world that is very fo- Fighter Wing since 2016. success in both everyday life cused on the future” and that Lasica, who was promoted and the 20th Fighter Wing’s he is excited to come to the to become commander of the greater mission. F-16 world where the focus is 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano “I looked out in the on “what’s happening right Air Base in Italy, said being audience at all our airmen now.” at Shaw and working with that are here today and all “There’s no doubt our the airmen there has “been the families that are here airmen and our aircraft are the greatest honor of my today,” he said after the fighting our fights right now,” professional career.” ceremony, “and I felt the he said. Zobrist said Lasica’s style weight of responsibility to O’Malley received his MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM of leading focused intensely take care of them. What we commission as a Col. Derek J. O’Malley, the incoming commander of the 20th Fighter on the family aspect of a do here, it’s not easy. And distinguished graduate of the Wing, speaks to the crowd at a change of command ceremony on base, caring for the like I said in the speech, it’s Air Force ROTC program Friday. individual airmen and their sometimes dangerous. And from Brigham Young families, whether that meant sometimes not everybody University in Idaho in 1996, F-15E, A-10, F-22 and F-35A. agencies, stewardship of fighting for policies, comes home, but I want to do according to his USAF bio. He He also served in the Office of Shaw and the health and assignments and training or everything in my power to completed pilot training at the Secretary of Defense as welfare of 6,576 active duty whether that meant his wife, take care of these airmen Vance Air Force Base in the senior military elevator airmen and civilians and Kelly, hosting spouses of who sacrifice every day. Oklahoma in 1998 and has for air warfare systems and more than 8,000 family deployed airmen at her house “I can’t do this alone. This accumulated more than 2,100 has deployed in support of members. He is also tasked monthly. is a team sport, and this was flight hours in operational Operations Northern Watch, with supervising the support That family centered just a small portion of the flying assignments in the F-16 Southern Watch, Iraqi of the 31,000 military retirees leadership route is not lost on wing that was here today.” and F-35A. Freedom and Enduring and 29 geographically O’Malley. He said to the O’Malley has come quite a In 2009, he was selected for Freedom. separated units across nine crowd on Friday of base way from his first flight. The the initial cadre for the F-35 As commander of the 20th states. leaders, four formations of one that was framed and sits Lightning II and later Fighter Wing at Shaw, he will The change-of-command airmen, community and in his office. The one his commanded an operational be responsible for the mission ceremony was presided over elected officials that when he father gave to him when he test squadron, where he led readiness of the wing’s by Maj. Gen. Scott J. Zobrist, looked out on their faces as got his wings, which read: test efforts for the F-16, F-15C, aircraft, 17 wing staff commander of the 9th Air Lasica relinquished “first flight.”

count the events of their flight. AIRMEN Both Cruz and Nygard, who FROM PAGE A1 were on their second to last and last combat mission on saving the lives of 88 coalition that deployment after having soldiers” near Nangarhar already been overseas for six Province, Afghanistan, on months, said the yelling over April 26, 2017. the radio and the chaos on the “After a nighttime insertion ground was the most intense into a known hostile area, mission they have encoun- friendly forces began taking ef- tered. fective fire from all directions,” “I cant imagine what it’s their citations state. like,” Cruz said to the mothers Nygard and Cruz were tasked of Sgts. Joshua P. Rodgers, 22, with coming into a chaotic situ- and Cameron Thomas, 23. ation and determining over the “But, I can tell you what Josh- radio where friendly and enemy ua and Cameron mean to me. forces were located, dropping I’ll never forget your sons. I bombs in close range to friendly promise you. As long as I’m forces and remaining overhead alive and I pass this story while ground forces could evac- along to my family, there’s not uate with the two American a day that goes by that I don’t Cobern Epting who had been killed. think about them or you and Nygard, who is from Ohio what you did for me. I try to and has been at Shaw since De- live my life in a way that hon- cember 2015, said the success ors their sacrifice. I tell their We were there when you ﬁ rst decided to follow your passion. of the mission would have story so that other pilots, the been impossible without trust new guys, are ready when Today, we’re still here keeping all you have built on all sides, from the two of their number is called.” Safe. Sound. Secure®. them to the ground forces to Lasica said the DFC Medal is the joint terminal attack con- not won — it is earned. He re- Call or visit us. troller team. counted one of 88 stories. Of “They trust us to do our jobs one soldier who came home professionally, and we trust from that deployment, a de- them to give us the right infor- ployment he wouldn’t have mation,” he said. survived without the actions of Cruz stood next to Lasica, at Nygard and Cruz, and when he attention but with a tear on his got off the plane he hugged his face as the narrator continued wife and held his 1-month-old to read the citation and re- son for the first time.

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HORSE RACING PRO TENNIS Palmetto Justified Pro Open starts today BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected]

The Palmetto Pro Open begins today with the first of three rounds of singles qualifying to fill out the 32-player main draw. Also, it will be a chance for the kids to have some fun as well. Sixty-four players will compete in 32 matches today beginning at 9 a.m. at Pal- metto Tennis Center. Ten courts will be used with three matches scheduled for eight of the courts and four on two of them. After that, it will be Net Generation Play Day for boys and girls age 12 and younger. The play day will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run until 7:30. It will allow the children the chance to play with the professionals. All children who participate will get a free tennis racquet and free snow THE ASSOCIATED PRESS cones. Justify carries jockey Mike Smith across the finish line to win the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown on Saturday After the 32 matches are in Elmont, N.Y. Justify is the 13th Triple Crown winner. played today, 16 will be played on Monday along with the doubles qualifying Justify wins Belmont to become 13th Triple Crown champion matches beginning as well. There will be eight singles BY BETH HARRIS The chestnut colt became the second went to the lead out of the starting gate qualifying matches on Tues- The Associated Press undefeated horse to sweep the Ken- and led nine rivals around the track's day to fill out the main draw tucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, sweeping turns. He burnished his rep- field. NEW YORK — Justify led all the way improving to 6-0 in a racing career that utation by defeating nine rivals, the The singles main draw will to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ began on Feb. 18. Seattle Slew was un- most faced by any Triple Crown cham- actually begin on Tuesday as lengths on Saturday and become horse beaten when he won the Triple Crown pion. well. The tournament will racing's 13th Triple Crown champion in 1977. progress with the semifinals and second in four years. Sent off as the 4-5 favorite, Justify SEE JUSTIFY, PAGE B5 on Saturday and the championship matches on Sunday. Taylor Townsend is the No. 1 seed in the PPO, a $25,000 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL USTA Pro Circuit event. She is ranked 71st in the world and will be the highest ranked player to ever play in P-15’s mercy-rule Hampton 10-0 in six the PPO. She won the French Open BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT Wild Card Challenge for the [email protected] third time in her career and then won her first-round The Sumter P-15's Ameri- match. She lost in the second can Legion baseball team round to world No. 1 Simona survived its encounter with Halep 6-3, 6-1. Halep won the Hampton Post 108 on Friday, French Open title on Satur- posting a 10-0 victory in a day. long 6-inning game at Riley Townsend was the No. 1 Park. seed in the PPO in 2015, but That may not sound too lost in the first round. She difficult, but three of Sum- was the No. 1 seed in the inter's runs were scored by augural Sumter Pink Open players that got on base last October and won both when they were hit by pitch- the singles and doubles es. title. In all, Hampton starter Defending PPO champion J.D. Bailey plunked five Ashley Lahey is back to de- Sumter batters, including fend her title. Lahey, ranked three in the second inning, No. 463, is the No. 11 seed. along with giving up nine She won the tournament last hits and eight runs in the year as a wild-card. loss before giving way to Rounding out the top 10 Jackson Ridgeway after 2 are Usue Maitaine Arconada 2/3 innings. BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM (288) at No. 2 followed by Sumter starter Josh Bry- Sumter’s Trey Yates is hit by a pitch during the P-15’s 10-0, 6-inning victory over Hampton Post 108 Alize Lim (302), Robin An- ant got enough runs in the on Friday at Riley Park. Yates was hit twice in the game, and three others were plunked in the first derson (355), Shilin Xu (363), first to post the win, going three innings as well. Maria Mateas (391), Chieh- three innings and scattering Yu Hsu (396), Astra Sharma four hits and a walk while Sumter head coach Curtis good job and we played clean Hampton looked game in (397), Marcela Zacarias (405) striking out four. Johnson, whose team im- defensively for the most the first, with a lead-off hit, and Quinn Gleason (428). "We had both played a lot proved to 5-2 overall with part. And I thought those a sacrifice bunt, a walk and Play will begin at 9 a.m. of games this week, so they the non-league victory. "I guys that pitched did a good each day. Admission to the were down on pitchers," said thought our hitters did a job." SEE P-15’S, PAGE B3 event is free.

NBA FINALS With two titles, Finals MVP Durant gets the last word BY TIM REYNOLDS There was a rare openness to Durant Golden State’s The Associated Press in his postgame remarks as he let his Kevin Durant detractors know that whatever they goes to the CLEVELAND — Kevin Durant had said when he left Oklahoma City for basket against a simple message for his critics: Golden State didn't mean much then Cleveland’s "Thanks." and means even less now. LeBron James Durant's move to the Golden State "Former players and players now in the Warriors’ Warriors, booed by many around the that got a lot to say about what I did, series-clinching NBA, has unquestionably paid off for they know how I play," Durant said, 105-83 victory both the player and his team. Two his newest Finals MVP trophy stand- on Friday in years, two NBA championships, two ing just to his left. "They know exact- Game 4 of the NBA Finals MVPs and almost certainly what I bring. They know. They NBA Finals on ly a new contract in the next few know. They understand when they Friday in Cleve- weeks after he and the Warriors de- get on the court with me or if they land. Durant cide on the best way to proceed. check up with me, they know what it was named Fi- He is often a man of few words, but is. So I kind of try to just stand on nals MVP for Durant let his thoughts be known Fri- that. But I know what I bring to the the second day night after the Warriors won their game." straight season. second consecutive title by finishing off a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers. SEE DURANT, PAGE B4 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS B2 | SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PRO TENNIS AUTO RACING 4th time’s the charm: Halep tops Keselowski trying again Stephens to win French Open for elusive win BY HOWARD FENDRICH "Been kicked in the stom- The Associated Press ach a couple of times when at Michigan she's had chances," said Ha- PARIS — Maybe all of lep's coach, Darren Cahill. BY NOAH TRISTER those losses in Grand Slam "They say the destination is The Associated Press finals helped Simona Halep more beautiful if there's a actually win one. bit of a bumpy road and you BROOKLYN, Mich. — Brad She'd gone 0-3 in matches eventually get there. And Keselowski has never won a with a major trophy on the that's what happened to her NASCAR Cup Series race at line before facing Sloane today." Michigan. Stephens for the French On a muggy afternoon, For some drivers, that might Open title Saturday, so there Halep began slowly, unable be no big deal, but Keselowski was plenty to remember: to solve Stephens, the 10th- is from Rochester Hills, about what it felt like to give a lead seeded American who won 90 miles from Michigan Inter- away, to make a key mistake, her first Grand Slam title national Speedway. to walk away with regrets. at last year's U.S. Open. "A win here would be like "All the experience from Both women are adept at winning the Daytona 500 for those three finals that I lost THE ASSOCIATED PRESS defense, figuring out ways me," Keselowski said. "A home ... was a positive thing," Simona Halep returns a shot against Sloane Stephens in the — via speed, strength, skill track means a lot to any race Halep said, "and gave me a championship match of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris and instinct — to get nearly car driver." little bit more power to be- on Saturday. Halep defeated Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Read the full every ball back over the It's a bit surprising that Kes- lieve." story at www.theitem.com. net. They're also both able elowski hasn't won at Michi- Halep added Grand Slam to switch to offense in a gan, considering he gets two trophy No. 1 to her No. 1 cused," said Halep, the first Halep lost two previous fi- snap. chances a year at the Cup ranking, coming back from Romanian to collect a major nals at Roland Garros — Those traits lent them- level. He finished second in a set and a break down to title since her manager, Vir- against Maria Sharapova in selves to engaging ex- 2012 and has five top-five beat Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 ginia Ruzici, at the 1978 2014, then Jelena Ostapenko changes of 10 strokes, 20 showings in 17 and win the championship French Open. "I believed. in 2017 despite leading by a strokes or more, some- starts. He'll have at Roland Garros in a match And I never gave up." set and 3-0 in the second. times interrupted by spec- another chance made up of long points and The 26-year-old Halep was Her third runner-up finish tators who would gasp or Sunday, and after key momentum swings. describing this particular came against Caroline Woz- begin to clap, thinking that qualifying sec- "That's the most important match. She could have been niacki at the Australian a point was over when it ond, he has to be thing — that I stay there fo- speaking about her career. Open in January. still was not. considered a con- KESELOWSKI tender. Keselowski was one of six Ford Toronto 5, Baltimore 1 18. SCOREBOARD Chicago White Sox 1, Boston 0 TRIPLES_Sanchez, Chicago, 7; Benintendi, Boston, 5; drivers in the top seven in Cleveland 4, Detroit 1 Hernandez, Toronto, 5; Jones, Detroit, 4; Profar, Texas, qualifying, including pole win- N.Y. Yankees 4, N.Y. Mets 1 4; Smith, Tampa Bay, 4; 7 tied at 3. TV, RADIO Seattle 4, Tampa Bay 3 HOME RUNS_Martinez, Boston, 21; Ramirez, Cleveland, ner Kurt Busch. Houston 7, Texas 3 19; Trout, Los Angeles, 19; Machado, Baltimore, 18; Keselowski won the pole at TODAY L.A. Angels 4, Minnesota 2 Betts, Boston, 17; KDavis, Oakland, 17; Gallo, Texas, 17; 5:30 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Women's Oakland 7, Kansas City 2 Judge, New York, 17; Encarnacion, Cleveland, 16; 2 tied MIS last August and led 105 Doubles Championship Match from Paris (TENNIS).6 at 15. laps, but he finished 17th. Kes- a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Shot SATURDAY STOLEN BASES_Gordon, Seattle, 19; Merrifield, Kansas Clock Masters Final Round from Atzenbrugg, Austria Toronto 4, Baltimore 3, 10 innings City, 14; Segura, Seattle, 14; Anderson, Chicago, 13; elowski has won Xfinity races (GOLF). Boston 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Betts, Boston, 13; Trout, Los Angeles, 13; DeShields, 9 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Men's Kansas City 2, Oakland 0 Texas, 12; RDavis, Cleveland, 11; Smith, Tampa Bay, 11; at Michigan, but he has no vic- Singles Championship Match from Paris (TENNIS). Tampa Bay 7, Seattle 3 Benintendi, Boston, 10. tories there at the top level. 10 a.m. — Track and Field: IAAF Diamond League L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. PITCHING_Kluber, Cleveland, 9-2; Severino, New York, Bauhaus-Galan from Stockholm, Sweden (NBC SPORTS Cleveland at Detroit, 4:10 p.m. 9-1; Happ, Toronto, 8-3; Porcello, Boston, 8-2; Snell, "It is your friends and family NETWORK). Houston at Texas, 7:15 p.m. Tampa Bay, 8-3; Verlander, Houston, 8-2; 9 tied at 7. and there is a lot of notoriety Noon — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Gainesville N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:15 p.m. ERA_Verlander, Houston, 1.45; Kluber, Cleveland, 1.96; Super Regional Game 2 from Gainesville, Fla. — Auburn Cole, Houston, 2.16; Severino, New York, 2.20; Snell, that comes with it. That makes vs. Florida (ESPN). TODAY Tampa Bay, 2.30; Bauer, Cleveland, 2.62; Sale, Boston, the losses sting more and the Noon — Amateur Diving: FINA World Cup Men's 10- Chicago White Sox (Lopez 1-4) at Boston (Porcello 8-2), 2.83; Morton, Houston, 2.84; Paxton, Seattle, 2.95; Boyd, Meter Final from Wuhan, China (NBC SPORTS 1:05 p.m. Detroit, 3.20. wins sweeter," Keselowski NETWORK). Baltimore (Cobb 2-7) at Toronto (Estrada 2-6), 1:07 p.m. STRIKEOUTS_Cole, Houston, 124; Sale, Boston, 120; said. "The fact we have been so 1 p.m. — Women's International Golf: Curtis Cup Day 3 Cleveland (Kluber 9-2) at Detroit (Lewicki 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Verlander, Houston, 113; Bauer, Cleveland, 109; Singles Matches from Scarsdale, N.Y. — United States Seattle (Paxton 5-1) at Tampa Bay (Eovaldi 1-1), 1:10 Severino, New York, 102; Paxton, Seattle, 101; Kluber, close and not achieved it is vs. Great Britain and Ireland (FOX SPORTS 1). p.m. Cleveland, 95; Morton, Houston, 92; Happ, Toronto, 90; very top of mind every time I 1 p.m. — PGA Golf: FedEx St. Jude Classic Final Round L.A. Angels (Tropeano 3-3) at Minnesota (Romero 2-2), Snell, Tampa Bay, 89. from Memphis, Tenn. (GOLF). 2:10 p.m. come here." 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago White Sox at Houston (Keuchel 3-8) at Texas (Moore 1-5), 3:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Keselowski is fifth in the Boston or Cleveland at Detroit (MLB NETWORK). Kansas City (Keller 1-2) at Oakland (Manaea 5-6), 4:05 BATTING_Kemp, Los Angeles, .347; Gennett, Cincinnati, 1:30 p.m. — Formula One Racing: Canadian Grand Prix p.m. .345; Freeman, Atlanta, .336; Markakis, Atlanta, .327; Cup standings this year, the from Montreal (WOLO 25). N.Y. Yankees (Severino 9-1) at N.Y. Mets (Lugo 1-1), 8:05 Crawford, San Francisco, .326; Arenado, Colorado, .324; top driver without a victory. 2 p.m. — Track and Field: IAAF Diamond League p.m. Dickerson, Pittsburgh, .321; Almora, Chicago, .318; Bauhaus-Galan from Stockholm, Sweden (WIS 10). Martinez, St. Louis, .315; Yelich, Milwaukee, .311. His most recent win was at 2 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series MONDAY RUNS_Albies, Atlanta, 51; Blackmon, Colorado, 49; Firekeepers Casino 400 from Brooklyn, Mich. (WACH 57, Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Pham, St. Louis, 44; CTaylor, Los Angeles, 43; Talladega last season. WEGX-FM 92.9). Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Hernandez, Philadelphia, 42; Yelich, Milwaukee, 41; "I want to win, I want to win 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: FedEx St. Jude Classic Final Round Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Markakis, Atlanta, 40; 4 tied at 39. from Memphis, Tenn. (WLTX 19). L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. RBI_Baez, Chicago, 46; Gennett, Cincinnati, 45; Suarez, a lot of races. I feel like we 3 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Cincinnati, 45; Freeman, Atlanta, 44; Rizzo, Chicago, 44; have a pretty strong team," he Fayetteville Super Regional Game 2 from Fayetteville, NATIONAL LEAGUE Harper, Washington, 43; Story, Colorado, 43; Markakis, said. "We have had two or Ark. — South Carolina vs. Arkansas (ESPN, WNKT-FM East Division Atlanta, 42; Kemp, Los Angeles, 40; 2 tied at 39. 107.5). HITS_Markakis, Atlanta, 82; Freeman, Atlanta, 81; three races where we had the 3 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Austin W L Pct GB Gennett, Cincinnati, 80; Anderson, Miami, 74; Castro, Super Regional Game 2 from Austin, Texas — Washington 36 26 .581 — Miami, 72; Dickerson, Pittsburgh, 72; Arenado, speed to win. That said, we Tennessee Tech vs. Texas (ESPN2). Atlanta 36 27 .571 ½ Colorado, 71; Crawford, San Francisco, 71; 3 tied at 70. haven't been able to execute on 3 p.m. — LPGA Golf: Shoprite LPGA Classic Final Round Philadelphia 32 30 .516 4 DOUBLES_Albies, Atlanta, 19; Freeman, Atlanta, 19; from Galloway, N.J. (GOLF). New York 27 33 .450 8 Hosmer, San Diego, 19; Bryant, Chicago, 18; Markakis, those. We have had a number 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Los Angeles Miami 23 41 .359 14 Atlanta, 18; McCutchen, San Francisco, 18; Castro, of races we had the speed to Dodgers (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM Miami, 17; Polanco, Pittsburgh, 17; 11 tied at 16. 102.7). Central Division TRIPLES_KMarte, Arizona, 6; CTaylor, Los Angeles, 6; run third to fifth and it seems 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Pittsburgh at Chicago W L Pct GB Baez, Chicago, 5; Blackmon, Colorado, 4; Contreras, we have executed very well on Cubs or Los Angeles Angels at Minnesota (Joined In Milwaukee 39 25 .609 — Chicago, 4; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 4; Nimmo, New York, 4; Progress) (MLB NETWORK). Chicago 37 24 .607 ½ Story, Colorado, 4; 14 tied at 3. those weekends and didn't 5 p.m. — Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Rust-Oleum St. Louis 35 27 .565 3 HOME RUNS_Harper, Washington, 19; Villanueva, San catch any luck to go with it." Championship Final Round from Mundelein, Ill. (GOLF). Pittsburgh 31 33 .484 8 Diego, 15; Albies, Atlanta, 14; Baez, Chicago, 14; Shaw, 6 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Nashville Cincinnati 22 43 .338 17½ Milwaukee, 14; Adams, Washington, 13; Blackmon, A few more things to watch Super Regional Game 3 from Nashville, Tenn. — Colorado, 13; 4 tied at 12. Sunday: Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt (If Necessary) (ESPN2). West Division STOLEN BASES_Inciarte, Atlanta, 18; Turner, 6 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Lubbock W L Pct GB Washington, 18; MTaylor, Washington, 16; SMarte, Super Regional Game 2 from Lubbock, Texas — Duke Arizona 33 29 .532 — Pittsburgh, 13; Cain, Milwaukee, 12; Dyson, Arizona, 10; ANOTHER LOCAL HOPE vs. Texas Tech (ESPNU). Los Angeles 32 31 .508 1½ Hamilton, Cincinnati, 10; Hernandez, Philadelphia, 10; 7 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions Colorado 32 31 .508 1½ Jankowski, San Diego, 10; 3 tied at 9. Erik Jones of Byron finished Principal Charity Classic Final Round from Des Moines, San Francisco 32 32 .500 2 PITCHING_Scherzer, Washington, 10-1; Lester, Chicago, third last August in only his Iowa (GOLF). San Diego 30 36 .455 5 7-2; Mikolas, St. Louis, 7-1; Newcomb, Atlanta, 7-1; Nola, 8 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Philadelphia, 7-2; Stratton, San Francisco, 7-3; Wacha, second Cup start at Michigan. New York Mets (ESPN). FRIDAY St. Louis, 7-1; 7 tied at 6. "Coming home to Michigan 8:30 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Travis Kauffman vs. Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh 1 ERA_deGrom, New York, 1.57; Scherzer, Washington, Scott Alexander in a Heavyweight Bout and Gerald Milwaukee 12, Philadelphia 4 1.95; Lester, Chicago, 2.22; Mikolas, St. Louis, 2.27; and spending some time at Washington vs. Wes Nofire in a Heavyweight Bout from San Francisco 9, Washington 5 Foltynewicz, Atlanta, 2.31; Nola, Philadelphia, 2.35; home, and coming back to the Lancaster, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1). Miami 4, San Diego 0 Wacha, St. Louis, 2.41; Newcomb, Atlanta, 2.49; 9 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Corvalis N.Y. Yankees 4, N.Y. Mets 1 Gonzalez, Washington, 2.65; Corbin, Arizona, 2.87. track that's so close to my Super Regional Game 3 from Corvalis, Ore. — St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 6, 10 innings STRIKEOUTS_Scherzer, Washington, 133; deGrom, New Minnesota vs. Oregon State (If Necessary) (ESPN2). Arizona 9, Colorado 4 York, 106; Corbin, Arizona, 105; Strasburg, Washington, house is nice," Jones said. 9 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Fullerton L.A. Dodgers 7, Atlanta 3 95; Foltynewicz, Atlanta, 88; Greinke, Arizona, 83; "Any first win would be big, Super Regional Game 3 from Fullerton, Calif. — Velasquez, Philadelphia, 83; Gray, Colorado, 81; Nola, Washington at Cal State Fullerton (If Necessary) SATURDAY Philadelphia, 80; Smith, Miami, 79. especially at Michigan." (ESPNU). Washington 7, San Francisco 5 Milwaukee 12, Philadelphia 3 MONDAY Chicago Cubs 2, Pittsburgh 0 FIREKEEPERS 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Mercedes Cup Early- San Diego 5, Miami 4 PGA SCORES Round Matches from Stuttgart, Germany (TENNIS). St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 4 9 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Mercedes Cup Early- ST JUDE CLASSIC CASINO 400 LINEUP Arizona at Colorado, 7:15 p.m. Saturday Round Matches from Stuttgart, Germany (TENNIS). By The Associated Press N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:15 p.m. At TPC Southwind 1 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Austin After Friday qualifying; race Sunday Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. Memphis, Tenn. Super Regional Game 3 from Austin, Texas — At Michigan International Speedway Purse: $6.6 million Tennessee Tech vs. Texas (If Necessary) (ESPN). Brooklyn, Mich. TODAY Yardage: 7,244; Par: 70 1:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Libema Open Early- Lap length: 2 miles San Diego (Richard 4-6) at Miami (Urena 1-7), 1:10 p.m. Third Round Round Matches from Hertogenbosch, Netherlands (Car number in parentheses) St. Louis (Martinez 3-2) at Cincinnati (DeSclafani 0-1), Andrew Putnam 67-64-64—195 (TENNIS). 1. (41) Kurt Busch, Ford, 203.361 mph. 1:10 p.m. Dustin Johnson 67-63-65—195 4 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Lubbock 2. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 203.166. Milwaukee (Woodruff 2-0) at Philadelphia (Eflin 2-2), Stewart Cink 68-68-64—200 Super Regional Game 3 from Lubbock, Texas — Duke 3. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 203.120. 1:35 p.m. Richy Werenski 68-67-66—201 vs. Texas Tech (If Necessary) (ESPNU). 4. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 202.954. Pittsburgh (Nova 2-5) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 4-5), Wesley Bryan 66-66-69—201 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, 5. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 202.168. 2:20 p.m. Chez Reavie 67-67-68—202 WDXY-AM 1240). 6. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford, 201.607. Arizona (Godley 5-5) at Colorado (Freeland 6-5), 3:10 Trey Mullinax 69-69-65—203 7 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament 7. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 201.263. p.m. Brandt Snedeker 71-62-70—203 Fayetteville Super Regional Game 3 from Fayetteville, 8. (20) Erik Jones, Toyota, 201.140. San Francisco (Holland 3-6) at Washington (Scherzer C.T. Pan 67-65-71—203 Ark. — South Carolina vs. Arkansas (If Necessary) 9. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 200.792. 10-1), 4:05 p.m. Braden Thornberry 73-66-65—204 (ESPN2, WNKT-FM 107.5). 10. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 200.401. Atlanta (Newcomb 7-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 4-1), Chris Kirk 66-72-66—204 8:30 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament 11. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 4:10 p.m. Michael Kim 66-71-67—204 Gainesville Super Regional Game 3 from Gainesville, 200.061. N.Y. Yankees (Severino 9-1) at N.Y. Mets (Lugo 1-1), 8:05 Scott Stallings 67-70-67—204 Fla. — Auburn vs. Florida (If Necessary) (ESPN). 12. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 199.784. p.m. J.B. Holmes 69-67-68—204 8 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at 13. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 200.535. Brooks Koepka 66-69-69—204 Milwaukee or San Diego at St. Louis (MLB NETWORK). 14. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet, MONDAY Steve Stricker 66-70-68—204 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Mercedes Cup Early- 200.490. San Francisco at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Denny McCarthy 68-67-69—204 Round Matches from Stuttgart, Germany (TENNIS). 15. (21) Paul Menard, Ford, 200.328. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Seamus Power 65-69-70—204 16. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 200.323. San Diego at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Henrik Stenson 68-71-66—205 17. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 200.228. Pittsburgh at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Charles Howell III 70-69-66—205 18. (37) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, MLB STANDINGS Ken Duke 72-66-67—205 200.083. Stuart Appleby 66-70-69—205 19. (6) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 199.806. AMERICAN LEAGUE MLB LEADERS Ryan Blaum 67-64-74—205 20. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, East Division Nate Lashley 69-71-66—206 199.784. AMERICAN LEAGUE Robert Garrigus 69-71-66—206 21. (88) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, W L Pct GB BATTING_Betts, Boston, .359; Segura, Seattle, .342; Brian Gay 69-70-67—206 199.700. Boston 44 21 .677 — Altuve, Houston, .341; Simmons, Los Angeles, .330; J.T. Poston 70-68-68—206 22. (19) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 199.645. New York 41 18 .695 — Castellanos, Detroit, .329; Brantley, Cleveland, .324; Dominic Bozzelli 67-68-71—206 23. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford, 199.358. Tampa Bay 29 34 .460 14 Duffy, Tampa Bay, .319; Martinez, Boston, .318; Rosario, Aaron Baddeley 70-70-67—207 24. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, Toronto 29 35 .453 14½ Minnesota, .315; Machado, Baltimore, .311. Billy Horschel 70-70-67—207 199.302. Baltimore 19 44 .302 24 RUNS_Betts, Boston, 52; Trout, Los Angeles, 52; Segura, Shane Lowry 72-67-68—207 25. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, Central Division Seattle, 49; Springer, Houston, 47; Benintendi, Boston, Scottie Scheffler 71-68-68—207 199.049. 46; Lindor, Cleveland, 46; Ramirez, Cleveland, 44; Judge, Retief Goosen 67-72-68—207 26. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 198.999. W L Pct GB New York, 43; Gardner, New York, 41; Martinez, Boston, Vaughn Taylor 71-68-68—207 27. (38) David Ragan, Ford, 198.741. Cleveland 33 28 .541 — 41. William McGirt 68-70-69—207 28. (43) Bubba Wallace, Chevrolet, Detroit 30 35 .462 5 RBI_Martinez, Boston, 54; Machado, Baltimore, 50; Cody Gribble 69-69-69—207 198.555. Minnesota 27 33 .450 5½ Haniger, Seattle, 47; KDavis, Oakland, 46; Benintendi, Peter Uihlein 69-68-70—207 29. (95) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 197.954. Chicago 21 41 .339 12½ Boston, 44; Judge, New York, 44; Ramirez, Cleveland, 43; Troy Merritt 66-69-72—207 30. (32) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 197.704. Kansas City 22 43 .338 13 Rosario, Minnesota, 43; Lowrie, Oakland, 42; Parker McLachlin 70-70-68—208 31. (13) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 196.915. West Division Moustakas, Kansas City, 42. Peter Malnati 72-68-68—208 32. (72) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet, 194.437. HITS_Altuve, Houston, 90; Segura, Seattle, 88; Chad Campbell 68-71-69—208 33. (15) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, W L Pct GB Castellanos, Detroit, 83; Machado, Baltimore, 76; Zac Blair 72-67-69—208 194.170. Seattle 40 24 .625 — Rosario, Minnesota, 75; Martinez, Boston, 74; Jay, A.J. McInerney 70-69-69—208 34. (23) Gray Gaulding, Toyota, 192.647. Houston 40 25 .615 ½ Arizona, 73; Lindor, Cleveland, 73; Springer, Houston, Cameron Percy 71-68-69—208 35. (51) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet, 192.082. Los Angeles 36 28 .563 4 73; 2 tied at 72. Austin Cook 69-70-69—208 36. (00) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Oakland 33 32 .508 7½ DOUBLES_Abreu, Chicago, 24; Escobar, Minnesota, 24; Tyler Duncan 69-69-70—208 191.449. Texas 27 39 .409 14 Castellanos, Detroit, 22; Andujar, New York, 21; Lindor, Ryan Palmer 68-70-70—208 37. (7) DJ Kennington, Chevrolet, 187.896. Cleveland, 20; Pillar, Toronto, 20; Betts, Boston, 19; Matt Jones 67-70-71—208 38. (66) Timmy Hill, Toyota, 186.446. FRIDAY Bregman, Houston, 19; Ramirez, Cleveland, 19; 4 tied at Brice Garnett 71-68-70—209 39. (99) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 | B3

NCAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Tar Heels advance to College World Series

FLORIDA 8 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — It AUBURN 2 wasn't that long ago that North Carolina made it GAINESVILLE, Fla. — seem almost routine going Wil Dalton drove in two to the College World Series runs, Deacon Liput hom- year after year. ered for the second time in Now, after a few seasons three games and top-seed- away, the Tar Heels are ed Florida roughed up No. heading back to Omaha. 1 draft pick Casey Mize and UNC jumped on Stetson Auburn 8-2 Saturday in the starter Jack Perkins in a opening game of a best-of- four-run first inning and three series in the NCAA the Tar Heels hung on to baseball tournament. beat the Hatters 7-5 on Sat- The defending national urday, securing their first champion Gators (46-18) TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM trip to the College World are now one victory away Sumter’s Andrew Twitty makes contact during the P-15’s 10-0 victory over Hampton Post 108 on Friday at Series since 2013. from returning to the Col- Riley Park. The host Tar Heels (43- lege World Series for the 18), the No. 6 national seed, fourth consecutive year. P-15’S that hadn't played a whole lot, went to Omaha six times in The Tigers (42-22) have to FROM PAGE B1 and we gave them a chance to eight years under coach win two straight to ad- play and they were able to Mike Fox. They returned vance to Omaha, Nebraska, another hit to load the bases pitch to make it 4-0. Browder's produce for us," Johnson said. by sweeping the best-of- for the first time since 1997. before Bryant got Seth single scored Hoshour to "We started some guys that three NCAA super regional Pitching for the first time Pritchard to ground to first and make it 5-0. Browder moved to hadn't had a lot of at-bats, try- series against the No. 11 since becoming first-round finished off a 3-2-1 double play. second on a sacrifice by Ryan ing to give some guys some national seed. draft picks, Brady Singer Sumter got started right Moore and to third on a wild opportunities, and they went Everything started Sat- out-dueled Mize for the sec- away, with Chandler Hunter pitch before scoring on a sac- in there tonight and played urday with that fast start, a ond time in 44 days. It was drawing a lead-off walk that rifice bunt by Hunter to push well. And our guys that have big first inning with the a much-hyped matchup of foreshadowed Hampton's the sixth run across. Bailey been playing a lot showed a bats that are humming soon-to-be millionaires, struggle with control. Tray then plunked Yates a second lot of support from the bench right now. with Mize going to Detroit Yates moved Humter to sec- time, and the speedster stole and really worked hard. I was Cody Roberts, Brandon with the first pick Monday ond with a grounder to third second before Pereira's long really proud of them." Riley and Ashton McGee night and Singer taken by and then Daulton Dabbs plat- double to the left field fence Sumter tacked on a run in had RBI doubles in that Kansas City with the 18th ed him with an RBI double. A plated him from there. the fourth when Hoshour sin- first inning for a 4-0 lead selection. single by designated hitter That would finally be all for gled, stole second and third on a pitcher who hadn't al- Mize (10-6) gave up six Rylan Williamson scored Bailey, but Pereira would and scored on a single by lowed more than two earned runs on seven hits, Dabbs from second and Sum- score on a double down the pinch hitter Daniel Twitty earned runs in a start in walked a career-high four ter led 2-0. left field line by Dabbs to that made it 9-0. two months. and a hit batter. Things really went awry for make it 8-0 at the end of three. The P-15's missed a chance TENNESSEE TECH 5 TEXAS TECH 6 Bailey in the second, when he David Frey came on in re- to end it in the fifth, drawing TEXAS 4 DUKE 4 hit Dalton Browder to lead off lief of Bryant to start the two walks but taking the field and gave up back-to-back hits fourth inning, and struck out again after Andrew Twitty hit AUSTIN, Texas — Chase LUBBOCK, Texas — to Daniel Reynolds and Hunt- two allowed only one base into a double play. Sumter Chambers and David Garza Gabe Holt went 3 for 5 and er, whose single scored runner over the next two in- wasted no time in the sixth, each had an RBI double to drove in the go-ahead run Browder to make it 3-0. Bailey nings when he hit Hampton's however, when Hoshour tri- power a three-run fifth in- in the eighth inning to help then hit Yates and Joey Ty Keyes. Josh Sykes closed it pled to lead off and Browder ning and Tennessee Tech Texas Tech beat Duke 6-4 Pereira to load the bases. down with a 1-2-3 sixth, strik- ended the game plating Ho- held on to beat Texas 5-4 in on Saturday in Game 1 of Dabbs flew out and Hampton ing out two. shour with a single. the opening game of a best- the best-of-three Lubbock third baseman Cason Dobson "You've got to give our pitch- Sumter has a packed sched- of-three series in the NCAA super regional. saved multiple runs with a ers credit," Johnson said. ule next week, starting with NCAA baseball tourna- Holt's single to right field great catch on a sharply hit "Bryant and Frey and Sykes back-to-back road games at ment on Saturday. scored Cody Farhat and, line drive by Williamson that right there at the end, they Orangeburg and Hampton on Chambers' double in the four pitches later, Brian ended the inning with three hadn't pitched all year and Monday and Tuesday, respec- top of the fifth drove in two Klein's RBI double gave P-15's stranded. went out there and threw tively. On Wednesday, the runs to make it 4-3 and Texas Tech (43-17) a 6-4 Remarkably, Bailey re- strikes." P-15's are at home against then Garza brought in lead going into the ninth. turned to the mound in the Johnson praised the perfor- Camden and then travel to Chambers with another Duke (44-17) took a 3-0 third inning and immediately mance both of some of the Camden on Thursday before double. lead when Zack Kone hit a hit Andrew Twitty to get players getting their first playing in the North Carolina- Ethan Roberts came on two-RBI double in the top things started. Jackson Ho- starts and the veterans for South Carolina Challenge and helped Tennessee Tech of the fifth. Holt singled shour and Browder singled their support. next weekend in Salisbury, (53-10) out of some trouble and Klein walked before and Twitty scored on a wild "We had some guys in there North Carolina. in the bottom of the sixth Grant Little hit a two-out, with three straight strike- two-RBI double in the bot- outs after starter Marcus tom of the inning and Evey (8-0) walked the first Holt's bases-loaded fielder's MLB ROUNDUP two batters of the inning. choice scored Cameron Roberts held on for anoth- Warren to make it 3-all in er three innings to notch the sixth. Lester, Cubs pick up 2-0 win over Pirates his fifteenth save, giving up Kone hit a two-out RBI one run on David Hamil- single to make it 4-3 in the ton's sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh, but CHICAGO — Jon Lester seventh inning. Rheams tied with a solo sees the Chicago Cubs deliv- Texas (40-21) opened the homer in the bottom half. ering enough big hits and scoring with Zach Zubia's Kone finished 3 for 4 sparkling plays in the field. sacrifice fly in the first in- with two doubles and three More than anything, he ning and took a 3-2 lead in RBIs for Duke. sees his team piling up vic- the third on Kody Clemens' tories. And to him, it's start- 22nd homer of the season. From wire reports ing to feel like the 2016 championship season all over again. Lester combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the Cubs took advantage of a first-inning slip by center fielder Starling Marte in Memories a 2-0 victory Saturday over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chi- cago's 11th win in 13 games. NATIONALS 7 CAPITALS 5 that last.... WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals showed off their newly won Stanley Cup as part of a pregame ceremony Saturday before the Nationals met the San Fran- cisco Giants. Bryce Harper has his mind on bringing another piece of hardware to Washington by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the end of the year. Atlanta’s Nick Markakis scores on a double by Kurt Suzuki during "I think a World Series tro- the fifth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Fri- phy would be pretty cool, day. The Braves lost 7-3. too," the Nationals outfielder DODGERS 7 said. BRAVES 3 start Friday night with rib sore- Harper hit his National ness, and Los Angeles overcame League-leading 19th homer of LOS ANGELES — Walker another blow to its depleted the season in the Nationals' Buehler was looking like the pitching staff by hitting five 7-5 victory. Harper's 437-foot answer to the Dodgers’ inju- home runs to beat the Atlanta blast to right-center came off ry woes. Then he became Braves 7-3 on Friday night. reliever Ty Blach in the just another problem. fourth inning. Buehler was pulled from his From wire reports BREWERS 12 8 W. 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BY TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press

CLEVELAND — The NBA might have to get used to this. Stephen Curry is under contract for basically the rest of his prime. Kevin Durant says he isn't going anywhere. Steve Kerr has more than proven himself as one of the game's best coaches. Free agents will line up for the chance to move west even if that means taking some pay cuts. There's even a new arena coming in a year or so for the Golden State Warriors THE ASSOCIATED PRESS to call home. Ben Del Fante crowd-surfs as Golden State Warriors fans celebrate It's their league now, with- outside Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, on Friday. The Warriors out question. defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals For the third time in four in Cleveland. years, the Warriors are Greg Johnson 6/9/18 champions of the NBA world. better," said Warriors star than their share of fun along ACROSS 48 Bacon 10 Kraft Foods 37 Evidence 1 Exercise output trademark of frequent They've gone back-to-back, Kevin Durant, now a two- the way. activity 51 User-created 11 Fan of the travel beating the Cleveland Cava- time champion and two-time "Klay just Googled himself 5 Foolish video game Bulldogs 38 Injection liers 108-85 on Friday night to NBA Finals MVP. "I think I've and it says three-time cham- 10 Dance term alteration 12 Summer molding literally 52 River rat vacation inventory finish off a sweep of these got a lot more to go. So I'm pion already," Green said as meaning 54 Take the edge “souvenir” 39 Stop on the NBA Finals in the fourth con- just trying to prove to myself he sat next to Klay Thompson “thrown” off? 13 Extreme trail secutive meeting between that I could just stay in it for 14 Officer’s verb 56 Kids may use 19 Dark 40 “Silent Sunday after Game 4, the Wikipedia 15 “That’s so them to make background Nights” those clubs. the long haul, and hopefully I world having already updated sweet!” turkeys that makes network The Cavs may very well be continue to have some suc- pages with the Warriors' lat- 16 Stylish energy 60 Wad a pitched 44 Affectionate 17 Exec’s hire, embellishers baseball turndown coming apart. cess. Just keep growing as a est championship accom- perhaps 61 Skin-healing easier 45 Holiday hymn The Warriors look very player. That's my only con- plishment. "That's dope." 18 Unlikely to aid to see opener much built to last, and no cern." Every other team this sum- become a 62 Get ’em all 21 Party holder 47 Organize, in a decorator right 25 “We’ve got way matter where LeBron James Durant was voted the best mer will try to figure out how 20 ESPN.com 63 Good source clearance” 49 Strength goes this summer it'll proba- player in this series — and he to beat Golden State. Some post of protein 27 Holds a 50 Prom gown bly be Golden State as the 22 Theoretical 64 It followed a benefit, material wants to keep growing. will try to do so in 2019. Oth- parallel world postwar boom say 53 Lunch __ prohibitive favorites to win it He can't be guarded now — ers will wait for a more op- access 65 Noticeably 28 Basilica 55 Easy win all again next year. and he wants to keep grow- portune time, a few years 23 Trip approx. bored recess 56 Witch 24 Debt securities 66 Ceremonial 29 Chuckle bit 57 Maugham’s "You don't want to cheat ing. from now. Not many teams 26 Source of pile 31 PGA Tour “Cakes the moment," Curry said, the Ask the 29 other NBA are in position to even think ancient Champions and __” victory champagne still dry- teams their reaction to that about knocking the Warriors wisdom DOWN golfer Jay 58 Exclusion 30 In order to 1 Halloween 33 Wool source prefix ing on his clothes and skin, statement and they would off their perch. 32 Muffin topper inevitabilities 36 Things few 59 Place for a wanting no part of any talk likely say some form of Plus, Golden State will get 34 Full-body 2 Not tricked by understand mud bath animal 3 Comment Previous Puzzle Solved about dynasties or anything "welp." better. Durant has already costume about like that. "So we'll have plen- "They move at such a pace, challenged some of the War- 35 Part of a gift contagion ty of time over the summer and they have five guys on riors' young and promising that needs to 4 Like a movie be returned about to talk about what next year's the floor that can dribble, players to raise their games. 39 “I figured as filmmakers going to look like and what pass and shoot," Cleveland They will retool their roster much” making a it's going to take for us to get coach Tyronn Lue said Fri- this summer, change the look 40 Skeptical movie words 5 Animated back to this stage next year." day night, a few minutes after of the bench a bit. They will 41 It may look miner Houston probably isn't the season ended and a few add pieces. like a great 6 Longing words deal 7 Aviation guide going away and remember, minutes into the Warriors' "When you get on the podi- 42 It folds for 8 One unlikely the Rockets gave the War- celebration down the hall. um and you realize all the easy storage to shake riors all they wanted this sea- "They can make plays. So if hard work that you put into it 43 Textron hands Aviation brand 9 Nomadic son. Had Chris Paul not got- you make a mistake, they're and all that you've been 46 __ touch shelter ten hurt, who knows if the going to make you pay. That's through led to that moment, Warriors even win that Game the beauty of their team." it never gets dull," Curry 7 in Houston and take the NBA Commissioner Adam said. "It never gets boring. It's West title. The East might be Silver marvels at how the always a freshness about that JUMBLE a wild race, with Toronto, Warriors have put them- moment." Philadelphia and Boston selves in this position. They This is why Curry does THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME probably all likely to enter drafted well. They drafted what he does. This is why By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek the year thinking they have lucky, too — Draymond he'll be back in the gym in a NBA Finals potential — as Green as a second-rounder is couple weeks, restarting the will any team that has James an all-time bargain. They process. Opening night is on its roster next fall. spend a ton of money, but four months away, after all. This much is clear: Golden they do it smartly. "I've got a big smile on my State has no designs on giv- They are built for the long face right now," Curry said. ing up its throne. haul. "I'm going to try to hold onto "I've just got to keep getting And they are having more it for as long as I can."

"K.D.'s been amazing these DURANT FROM PAGE B1 last two years, especially in the finals, and so deserving Here's what he brings to solo," Cube rapped, as West- of back-to-back finals MVPs," the Warriors: 26.4 points per brook mouthed the words. Warriors guard Stephen game in this regular season, (Not long afterward, amid Curry said. "I'm going to be 29 points per game in the speculation that was directed his biggest fan in there with playoffs, a 43-point explosion to Durant, Westbrook added what he's able to do. I think in Game 3 that will go into another post that said, "Stop the biggest thing we appreci- NBA Finals lore and a triple- reaching.") ate in the locker room is, double in the series clincher Not everyone has a nega- again, what everybody brings to cap it all off. tive thought on Durant and to the table and we kind of But the criticism — which his choices. Cleveland star unlock the greatness out of came from both current and LeBron James, who denied each other." former players when he Durant a title when Miami When it was all over Friday joined the Warriors to form beat Oklahoma City in night, there was both an ar- a superteam two summers 2012, raves about Durant's rogance and a humility to ago — probably won't stop, game. Durant — both understand- either. "You knew he was built for able. Perhaps a coincidence, Du- greatness from the time that The 29-year-old is on top of SUDOKU PREVIOUS SOLUTION rant's former Oklahoma City he was drafted," James said. the basketball world, rich be- teammate Russell Westbrook The greatness can't be ques- yond his wildest expecta- HOW TO PLAY: posted a video of himself tioned now. And if Durant tions, with rings for both Each row, column and singing along with an Ice going to Golden State hasn't hands now and a hope that Cube rap on Saturday morn- been great for league-wide his game is only going to set of 3-by-3 boxes ing — the message of the parity, it has quite obviously keep getting better. must contain the track being that someone had been great for the Warriors. Even in that moment, numbers 1 through 9 lost his or her edge. "I saw it They don't really care though, he remembered his without repetition. comin'; that's why I went about much else. roots. BOY’S TREE SERVICE PO LLC FREE ESTIMATES

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PRO GOLF STANLEY CUP U.S. Open returns to traditional course with modern touch

BY DOUG FERGUSON the U.S. Open was losing its The Associated Press identity. For him, that identity was narrow fairways, SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — thick rough and hard, fast Such is the stature of cen- greens. tury-old Shinnecock Hills "Take me with a grain of that it seems everyone salt," Nicklaus said. "You're can't wait for the U.S. Open. partial to what you grew "Shinnecock looks epic," up with. All the (four) Russell Knox said after he Opens I won were set up qualified. that way." Phil Mickelson has been Shinnecock should at critical at times for how the least look like a traditional USGA prepares a golf U.S. Open, even if it will be THE ASSOCIATED PRESS course for what it calls the different from the last time Washington Capital Alex Ovechkin plants a kiss on the Stanley Cup during a celebration before the baseball "ultimate test." He was run- it was there in 2004. For game between the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on Saturday in ner-up at Shinnecock Hills starters, the course has Washington. The Capitals defeated Vegas to win the Stanley Cup for the first time. in 2004, when only three added 10 new tees that have players broke par on the lengthened it by 450 yards. weekend, none on Sunday. Most of the additional tees Asked if it was unfair, have been moved back at Stanley Cup party rolls on for Mickelson said that day, "I angles, instead of straight played some of the best golf back, to try to restore the of my life and still couldn't shot values that architect shoot par. So you tell me." William Flynn had in first-time champion Capitals He has been back to the mind. Long Island gem twice in The fairways were wid- recent weeks and was rav- ened in a renovation proj- BY STEPHEN WHYNO stretch. The first Cup is bring- late Thursday watching the ing about it. ect just over five years ago. The Associated Press ing out the deepest emotions festivities from Washington. "I think it's the greatest Then in a response to the for the superstar captain and "Yeah and some celebration setup I've ever seen in a swing-for-the-fences style WASHINGTON — Stanley his teammates and coaches. and stuff," Scherzer said. "I U.S. Open," he said. that wide-open Erin Hills Cup champions just want to "I still can't believe it," had a good time." No one is more excited allowed, the USGA had have fun. Ovechkin said. "I think no one No one's going to take issue about a return to Shin- 200,000 square feet of turf They're doing so right now. still can believe like we did with the Capitals having a necock Hills than the removed from the sides of The Washington Capitals and we are right now Stanley good time after they became USGA, which has tradition the fairways and replaced took the Stanley Cup through Cup champions. But it's great, just the second team in NHL on its side for the 118th U.S. it with fescue. the MGM and to a dance club I think. Something you will history to win the Cup after Open championship. As "The U.S. Open really is, on the Las Vegas Strip. They never forget." trailing in all four playoff se- much as it tries to present we consider, golf's ultimate took it to a popular bar not far Just seeing the Cup in per- ries. the ultimate test, lately it test and accuracy needed from their suburban practice son was a thrill for the Na- Players aren't doing much has seemed more like a to play a bigger role in facility. Then they took it to tionals' Max Scherzer and in the way of recalling mo- trivia quiz. that," said Mike Davis, the Nationals Park where they Ryan Zimmerman, who ments during their run, but Twice in the last three USGA's chief executive. kept hoisting it from a suite to dressed up in full hockey gear Backstrom said immediately years, the U.S. Open has Fairways that were an the roars of the crowd. to pump up fans before Game after winning it hit him how gone to golf courses barely average of 26 yards wide Hockey decisions, their indi- 4 of the Cup Final. They got a important Lars Eller's dou- a decade old — Chambers for 2004 were widened to vidual Cup days and change sneak peek that night, and the ble-overtime goal was in Bay in the Pacific North- about 65 yards under the lie ahead. This weekend is for trophy was in their clubhouse Game 3 of the first round to west and Erin Hills in the renovation, and then celebrating. Saturday on its annual whirl- keep the Capitals from going heart of Wisconsin's pas- brought in to about 41 "We're getting days with the wind tour that includes the down 3-0. tureland — that featured yards for the U.S. Open. Cup right now," defenseman District of Columbia for the That feels like forever ago, wide fairways and the The greens were enlarged. John Carlson said. "We got first time. and the Capitals are only now wrong kind of weather. And gone is the thick some time to worry about the "It's easily the best trophy in decompressing — without a It reached a point where rough framing the greens, other stuff." all of sports just the stories whole lot of sleep. Jack Nicklaus, whose meaning errant shots will From Las Vegas to Wash- and how it's the same Cup "Not much," Carlson said. name is on the gold medal travel along short grass ington and with more than a every year," Zimmerman said. "A couple naps." awarded the winner, feared farther from the hole. few drinks in between, the "I'm big into that history and "You're on adrenaline for Capitals are acting as if they it's awesome how they've kind two months," Trotz added. haven't been here before — be- of maintained that through- "An adrenaline rush after the cause they haven't. They're out the years." game, then you're up for the the first new Cup champion The start of the next quest next 36 hours. You get to do since the Los Angeles Kings for the Cup begins in less than something great like this and in 2012 and finally are atop three months, and the coming meet the Nats and bring the the NHL after nine early play- days and weeks will bring Cup here, and meet some of off exits. clarity on the future s of Carl- their players and all that, so, Ovechkin is taking every son, coach Barry Trotz and you realize it, but I think it's chance he can get to lift the Washington's other free not going to really sink in Cup, whether it was coming agents. On Saturday, the until it actually stops a little off the plane with Nicklas 55-year-old Trotz brushed bit." Backstrom on Friday or on aside any conversation about It's not going to stop until at the field Saturday before and a new contract. least Tuesday when the Capi- after his two tries at a ceremo- "I'm not in any state to talk," tals parade the Cup down nial first pitch. Trotz said. "I always talked Constitution Avenue and are "I just Cup holder right about having really good clar- feted at a rally on the National now," Ovechkin said. ity and calm and all that. I Mall. Chugging beers during a TV don't have a lot of clarity right "It's going to be amazing," interview, Capitals players now. That's self-inflicted." Backstrom said. "Not just for broke out into an impromptu Scherzer tweeted the day us, (but) for the city of Wash- AP FILE PHOTO rendition of Queen's "We Are after the Capitals' Cup clinch- ington I think that has waited Tiger Woods will be playing in the U.S. Open, which begins on The Champions" and swayed er, "Thank God I don't have a long time for this. It's going Thursday. This is the 10-year anniversary of Woods winning his together when it was played pitch today because last night to be great to share that with last major. during the seventh-inning was nuts." Scherzer stayed up them."

JUSTIFY ond Triple Crown winner of the de- won the Kentucky Derby by 2½ lengths Crown. "He's sent from heaven. I tell FROM PAGE B1 cade. The last time there were two Tri- and then survived a half-length victory you, it's just amazing. I can't describe ple Crown champions in the same de- in the Preakness, both on sloppy the emotions that's going through my Bob Baffert became the second train- cade was the 1970s, which produced tracks. body right now." er to win the Triple Crown twice. He Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed. On a fast, dry track, Justify was just Baffert had fretted after Justify drew did so with American Pharoah in 2015, Justify achieved one of the sports' as good in his third race in five weeks the No. 1 post, a spot he detests for his ending a 37-year drought. James toughest feats 45 years to the day that at his third different track. horses. But Smith turned it into an ad- "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons guided Gal- Secretariat won the Belmont by a re- He ran the longest race of the series vantage, gunning Justify to the lead lant Fox in 1930 and Omaha in 1935. cord 31 lengths. in 2:28.18 and paid $3.60, $3.50 and and defying any horse to challenge. "It never gets old," Baffert said. The powerful colt with the blaze run- $2.80. "Did you see him in the gate, he's "American Pharoah, he'll always be my ning the length of his face showed no "This horse ran a tremendous race, standing so still," Smith said. "I first love." signs that the rigors of running a com- he's so gifted," said Mike Smith, who at thought maybe he's not going to break Justify's victory gives racing its sec- pressed schedule had gotten to him. He 52 is the oldest jockey to win the Triple today."

Wounded Warriors Project, p.m. at the residence, 129 tery in Columbia. OBITUARIES P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS Breedin St. in Manning. Collins Funeral Home Inc is 66675-8517 or to St. Jude Chil- Funeral services are incom- in charge of arrangements. RICHARD LEE FADDIS dren’s Research Hospital, 501 plete and shall be announced GEORGE BRADLEY JR. Richard Lee Faddis Jr. St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN by the Fleming & DeLaine Fu- Richard Lee Faddis, 67, hus- (Susan) of Sumter and Mel- 38105. neral Home & Chapel. FLORENCE — On Wednes- band of Teresa Mink Faddis, onie Faddis Schang (Tim) of Elmore-Cannon-Stephens HENRY F. ALLEN SR. day, June 6. 2018, George died on Thursday, June 7, 2018, Las Vegas; five grandchildren; Funeral Home and Crematori- Bradley Jr., husband of Irma at Palmetto Health Tuomey. three brothers, Jerry Faddis, um of Sumter is in charge of CAMDEN — Retired Senior Frazier Simmons Bradley, de- Born on March 10, 1951, in Jack Faddis and James Fad- the arrangements. Master Sgt. Henry F. Allen parted this life at the McLeod Baltimore, Maryland, he was dis; and a sister, Jeannie PHILIS GIBSON-GERALD Sr., 85, of Sumter, passed Regional Medical Center in a son of the late Robert Ver- Ridinger. away on Tuesday, June 5, Florence. non Faddis and Iris Greene He was preceded in death On Friday, June 8, 2018, 2018. Born on Sept. 22, 1953 in Faddis. He retired from the by a brother, Robert Vernon Philis Gibson-Gerald, widow The family will receive Sylvester Georgia, he was a U.S. Air Force after 20 years Faddis Jr. of the late Franklin D. Ger- friends from 3 until 6 p.m. son of Idell Brown Bradley of service. He was a Vietnam A memorial service with ald, heard her Master’s call today at Collins Funeral and the late George Bradley War veteran. He was a mem- full military honors will be at Palmetto Health Tuomey Home Inc., 714 W. DeKalb St., Sr. ber of the DAV. Mr. Faddis held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Sumter. Camden. Funeral services are incom- was formerly employed by In- in the Elmore-Cannon-Ste- Born on April 21, 1940 in Funeral services will be plete and shall be announced side-Out in Sumter and was phens Funeral Home chapel Manning, she was a daughter held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday by the Fleming & DeLaine Fu- currently employed by with the Rev. Charles Ah- of the late James Henry and at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, neral Home and Chapel. Charpy’s Pool Service. tonen officiating. Mable Williams Gibson. 1100 Smyrl Circle, Camden, Survivors include his wife In lieu of flowers, memori- The family is receiving rela- SC 29020. Burial will follow at of 47 years; two children, als may be made to the tives and friends from 4 to 8 Fort Jackson National Ceme- SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE B6 B6 | SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 OBITUARIES THE SUMTER ITEM

LEE J. NESBITT School and Coker College and of arrangements. she loved so dearly. (Isaac) McDowell; seven Lee J. Nesbitt, 83, husband earned her master’s degree Online memorials may be She was employed at Wil- grandchildren; 11 great- of Rebecca C. Nesbitt, died on from the University of South sent to the family at jobsmor- liams Furniture factory in grandchildren; one brother, Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Pal- Carolina. She [email protected] or visit us on Sumter for many years. After Holly (Mary) Montgomery of metto Health Tu- was a retired ed- the web at www.jobsmortuary. retirement, she continued her Sumter; sisters-in-law, Mattie, omey. ucator with 30 net. education at Sumter Area Blanche, Ramona and Emma Born at Tuom- years of service, DAVID MCCRAY JR. Technical College (now Cen- Bell Montgomery, Blossom ey Hospital in and she loved tral Carolina Technical Col- James, Lena (Marvin) Ben- Sumter, he was a and enjoyed all David "Puzzle Man" McCray lege) and became certified as son, Sarah, Agnes and Ethel son of the late the pets she had Jr., 69, entered eternal rest on a patient sitter. China; one brother-in-law, Hallie D. and RICHBOURG throughout her June 4, 2018, in Sumter. As a young adult, she mar- Frank China; a host of nieces, NESBITT Janie Bradley life. She was a Born on Oct. 28, 1948, in ried the late Preston Taylor nephews, cousins and friends; Nesbitt. Mr. Nes- member of An- Sumter, he was a son of the Sr. and to this union six chil- and a sister in Christ, Mildred bitt was a mem- drews Chapel United Method- late David McCray Sr. and dren were born. After his Britton. She will also be ber of the First Church of ist Church. Ella Williams McCray. He ac- death, she later married the missed dearly by the many God. He retired from Sumter She is survived by her cepted Christ at an early age. late Clarence Young Sr., who children she nurtured in her Music & Amusement Co. brother, Francis L. “Frank” David attended the public brought to this union one son neighborhood. Surviving are his wife, Re- Richbourg, of Sarasota, Flori- schools in Sumter County. At and two daughters, one of In addition to her parents, becca C. Nesbitt; a daughter, da; friend, Annette Bleasdale an early age, he moved to whom preceded them in she was preceded in death by Rose Ann Infinger (Tommy); of Sumter; sister-in-law, Florida and then relocated death. six brothers, Ashby, Asbury, three stepsons, Larry Zilch of Sarah Coulliette (George) of back home in 1977. He worked Due to the death of her el- Luther, Albert, Willie and Camden, Pete Zilch (Janice) Pinewood; nephew, Robert G. for the Coca-Cola Co. for dest son, Preston Jr., in the Clifton Montgomery; three of Florence and John Zilch “Robbie” Richbourg Jr. many years and retired from Vietnam War, she became a sisters, Carrie Dell Fulwood, (Kim) of Dalzell; three grand- (Amanda) of Summerton; Florence Concrete. David was Gold Star mother. She was a Emma Lue Wells and Chris- daughters, Ellen, Mary Pey- niece, Billie Ann C. Duke a very loving person. He en- longtime member of Ameri- tine Bonner. ton and Abby Zilch; and three (Scott) of Manning; five great- joyed spending time with his can Legion Auxiliary Unit Public viewing will be held grandsons, Robert, Aiden and nephews and nieces; and her family, loved dancing, watch- 0202. on Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Zachary Zilch. four legged friend, Tebo. ing Western movies and jok- In addition to her parents, Job's Mortuary. He was preceded in death In addition to her parents, ing with family and friends. husbands, son and daughter, Family will receive friends by two brothers, Bobby Nes- she was preceded in death by David leaves to cherish his she was preceded in death by from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mortu- bitt and the Rev. Calvin Nes- three brothers, Robert Gra- loving memories: a son, Jona- three sisters, Willie Mae Bil- ary. bitt. ham Richbourg, Hugh Mac- than (Amy) McCray of Sum- lie, Louise Wilder and Annie Mrs. China will be placed in Funeral services were held Donald “Mack” Richbourg ter; a daughter, LaKisha Mc- Lou Adger. the church on Tuesday at 10 at 4 p.m. on Saturday in the and William Louis “Billy” Cray of Sumter; one brother, She leaves to cherish her a.m. for viewing until the chapel of Elmore Hill Mc- Richbourg. Johnny Lee McCray of Sum- memory: four daughters, Bes- hour of service. Creight Funeral Home. The A funeral service will be ter; four sisters, Elousie sie (the Rev. M. Lee) Hender- Funeral services will be Rev. Phillip Beacham officiat- held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Evans, Elizabeth Wise and son and Diana (Greg) Hatton held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at ed. Burial was at Wells Ceme- Andrews Chapel United Meth- Dorothy (Thurman) Starnes, of Atlanta, Geneva (Arthur) Goodwill Presbyterian tery. odist Church with the Rev. all of Sumter, and Carol (Dar- Williams of Ladson and Kim Church (USA), 295 Brick The family received friends George Gain officiating. Buri- ron) Knox of Rembert; a spe- (John) Fusaro of Bloomfield, Church Road, Mayesville, SC from 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday al will follow in the church cial nephew, Charles B. Mc- New Jersey; three sons, Wil- 29104 with Rev. Dr. Franklin at the Elmore Hill McCreight cemetery. Cray; a special uncle, Joe Mc- liam (Rebecca) Taylor of Sum- D. Colclough Sr., officiate/eu- Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Rusty Cray; eight grandchildren; ter and Goose Creek, Bishop logist. Memorials may be made to Daniels, Danny Hall, Parker and a host of nieces, nephews, Keith (Lutherine) Young Sr. of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. the First Church of God, 1835 Coulliette, Frank Bleasdale, uncles, aunts, other relatives Douglasville, Georgia, and Al- Main St., is in charge of ar- Camden Road, Sumter, SC Shannon Chesney and Wayne and friends. fred (Beverly) Taylor of Atlan- rangements. 29153. Rucker. In addition to his parents, ta; a special "daughter," Daisy Online memorials may be Online condolences may be Visitation will be held from he was preceded in death by M. Moore of Pinewood; one sent to the family at jobsmor- sent to www.sumterfunerals.com 4 to 6 p.m. today at Stephens two sisters, Winnie Sue Smith brother, Abraham Adger Sr. [email protected], or visit us Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Funeral Home and other and Margariet M. Davis; a of Plant City, Florida; 12 on the web at www.jobsmortu- neral Home & Crematory, 221 times at the residence, 545 Si- brother, Sgt. Willie McCray; grandchildren; 11 great- ary.net. Broad Street, Sumter, is in erra St., Sumter. grandparents, Aaron and grandchildren; three great- ROGER DURANT charge of the arrangements Memorials may be made to Winnie Williams and Sam and great-grandchildren; and a (803) 775-9386. Andrews Chapel United Meth- Elizabeth McCray; and a host host of nieces, nephews, cous- Roger Durant, husband of odist Church, c/o Sarah Coul- of aunts and uncles. ins, other relatives and Alice M. Durant and son of liette, 15149 Panola Road, Public viewing will be held friends. the late Essex Sr. and Dora Pinewood, SC 29125 or the from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's The family is receiving rel- Durant, was born on Nov. 7, Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guig- Mortuary. atives and friends at the 1955 in Washington, DC. He nard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 Mr. McCray will be placed home, 3021 Prosser Ave., Sum- departed this life on Wednes- or to a charity of one’s choice. in the church at noon on Mon- ter. day, June 6, 2018 at his resi- The family would like to day for viewing until the hour Funeral services will be dence. give a special thanks to the of service. held at 11 a.m. on Monday at He accepted Christ at an LAUREN A. SMITH Palmetto Health Tuomey On- Funeral services will be Salem Missionary Baptist early age and became a mem- cology Unit for their loving held at 1 p.m. on Monday at Church, 320 W. Fulton St., ber of Calvary Missionary Lauren Ashleigh Smith, age care of Dianne. Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Car- Baptist Church. Roger loved 32, died on Wednesday, June 6, Stephens Funeral Home & ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, trell W. Woods Jr., pastor, eu- the Lord and lived life accord- 2018 at Palmetto Health Tu- Crematory, 304 N. Church St., with the Rev. Eugene Winn Sr. logist. ingly. He showed love to ev- omey. Manning, is in charge of ar- officiating. Interment will fol- The remains will be placed eryone he knew and never Born July 29, rangements, (803) 435-2179, low at Bradford Cemetery. in the church at 10 a.m. made himself a stranger. 1985 in Sumter, www.stephensfuneralhome. The family will receive The funeral procession will He was educated in the pub- she was the org. friends from 2 to 8 p.m. daily leave at 10:20 a.m. from the lic school system of Sumter daughter of DANIEL MCCRAY JR. at the home of his sister, 823 home. County. Richard C. Smith Mathis St., Sumter. Burial will be at St. Mark Roger was joined in holy and the late Daniel McCray Jr. was born Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Missionary Baptist Church matrimony to his soul mate, SMITH Susan C. Smith. on Feb. 1, 1957, in Sumter, a Main St., Sumter, is in charge Cemetery, Silver Community, Alice McKnight Durant on Lauren's beauti- son of the late David Sr. and of arrangements. Pinewood. Sept. 15, 2007. ful soul and Louise McCray. "Junior," as Online memorials may be These services have been Early in life, Roger's first smile will be deeply missed. he was affectionately called, sent to the family at jobsmor- entrusted to the management employment was with Roofco She enjoyed being surrounded was educated in the public [email protected] or visit us on and staff of Williams Funeral Company, where he worked as by her family and friends and schools of Sumter County. He the web at www.jobsmortuary. Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., a roofer for a number of making them laugh by telling joined Mt. Sinai AME Church net. Sumter. years. He always showed his stories with great enthusiasm. at an early age. He was joined DAVEAH A. BROWN Online memorial messages love and affection for others. She leaves behind her lov- in holy matrimony to Shirley may be sent to the family at His smile was welcomed to ing partner, Mitchell Walters, F. McCray. Daveah Angel Brown, [email protected]. anyone he met. He would al- of Florence; grandmother, On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, daughter of Diamond B. Mill- com. ways lend a helping hand no Blanche Smith; brother, Rich- Daniel McCray Jr. departed er, died on June 5, 2018, at Pal- Visit us on the web at www. matter where he was. Roger's ard Brandon Smith (Leah); this earthly life quietly at his metto Health Richland, Co- williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. memories will always be re- nephews, Richard Landon residence on Two Mile Road, lumbia. ELDER LILLIE M. membered. Smith and Dillon Smith; Lynchburg. She was born on June 5, MONTGOMERY-CHINA Roger's memories will be aunts, Cindy Smith, Becki "Junior" leaves to cherish 2018, in Columbia. cherished by his loving and Bradham (Randall) and Julie his precious memories: his Her survivors include her Elder Lillie M. Montgom- devoted wife, Alice Durant of McGuire (Torrow); uncle, wife, Shirley McCray; a son, mother, Diamond B. Miller of ery-China, wife of Elton the home; two sons, Dayne David Smith; and cousins, Danrell McCray; a daughter, Sumter; grandmother, Tiffany China, quietly transitioned to (Sara) Durant of Sumter and Kyle (Desiree), Garrett, Nikki Darlene M. McCray; two chil- Brown of Sumter; great- her eternal home on Wednes- Charles Smith of Tampa, (Lee), Ryan, Cody, Emzi, Ally, dren reared as his own, Regi- grandmother, Angie Brown of day, June 6, 2018 at the Sum- Florida; four grandchildren, Molly, Bethany, Alyssa, Bran- na M. Fullard and Cheria L. Sumter; one grandaunt, Anita ter Health and Rehabilitation Iynala Smith of Tampa, Flori- don and Levi. Fullard; two sisters, Lou Brown of Sumter; one grand- Center. She was born May 11, da, and Tashiana, Tylasia and In addition to her mother, Emma McCray and Evlyn uncle, Kasheef Brown of 1936 in Lee County. She was a Tashira, all of Sumter; two Susan Smith, she was preced- Kennedy, all of Sumter; four Sumter; and a godmother, daughter of the late Holly and great-grands, Karter and Kar- ed in death by her grandpar- brothers, Jerome McCray, Prea Beach of Sumter. Anna Wilson Montgomery. son Powers of Sumter; two ents, William C. Smith and Glenn McCray, Roylee Mc- Memorial service will be Elder Lillie was educated in sisters, Sardora Simmons and Julian and Sue Cousar. Cray and Dan (Phyllis) Mc- held at noon on Monday at the the public schools of Lee Betty Ann Durant of Sumter; A memorial service will be Cray, all of Lynchburg; three chapel of Sumter Funeral Ser- County. She was a lifelong eight sisters-in-law; five broth- held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. sisters-in-law, Betty McCray, vice Inc. with Dr. Lewis Walk- member of Mt. Sinai Presby- ers-in-law; three aunts; and a at the Wise Drive Baptist Patricia McCray and Phyllis er Jr. officiating. terian Church (USA), where host of nieces, nephews other Church. McCray of Lynchburg; grand- The family will receive she was a member of Sessions relatives and friends. The family will receive children, Russell, Charya, friends at the home, 163 and Homecoming Committee He was preceded in death friends at the family resi- Carsen, Ny'Zaiah, Nyla, Neve- Brentwood Drive, Sumter. and assisted with the ushers by his parents; two brothers, dence. ah, Mariah, Lilliannah, Alyvi- Sumter Funeral Service is and Sunday School. She was Essex Durant Jr. and Donald In lieu of flowers, memori- ah, Amira and Dy'Nasti; and a in charge of arrangements. also a member of the Gospel Durant; three sisters, Feola als may be made to the fami- host of nieces, nephews, other RUTH T. YOUNG Choir, which was dear to her Durant, Beverly D. Harris and ly’s Go Fund Me account at relatives and friends. heart. She was employed as a Carolyn D. Parrott; one niece, www.gofundme.com/lauren- He was preceded in death Ruth Adger Taylor Young machine operator at Santee Stephanie Durant; and one smith-arrangements. by two brothers, Frankie Mc- was born on Aug. 21, 1931, in Print Works for many years. nephew, Timothy Martin. You may go to www.bullock- Cray and Carnell McCray; Clarendon County, a daughter Elder Lillie enjoyed serving Public viewing will be held funeralhome.com and sign the and a brother-in-law, Henry of the late James H. and Cora the Lord, as well as spending on Monday from 2 to 6 p.m. at family’s guest book. Kennedy. Bostic Adger. She entered into quality time with her loving Job's Mortuary. The family has chosen Bull- Public viewing will be held eternal rest on June 6, 2018, at family and friends. She espe- Mr. Durant will be placed in ock Funeral Home for the ar- from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's her home. cially enjoyed cooking for her the church on Tuesday at 1 rangements. Mortuary. Ruth was educated in the husband and children. Family p.m. for viewing until the Mr. McCray will be placed public schools of Clarendon was everything to mother Lil- hour of service. in the church at 10 a.m. on County. As a child, she joined lie. Funeral services will be Monday for viewing until the St. Mark Baptist Church in To celebrate her life and held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at hour of service. Pinewood, where she accepted cherish her memories in addi- Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- Funeral services will be Christ at an early age. Her tion to her husband are two ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, held at 11 a.m. on Monday at love of singing began at St. daughters, Denise (Robert) with Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Canty Mt. Sinai AME Church, 5985 Mark where she, her mother Harry and Barbara Ann Sr. officiating DIANNE M. RICHBOURG Mt. Sinai Church Road, and her sisters sang with vari- Toney, both of Lynchburg; Interment will follow in Cal- Lynchburg, with the Rev. ous choirs. She later joined three sons, Clifton (Connie) vary Baptist Church Ceme- Dianne Marie Richbourg, Marie Deas Webb officiating. Salem Baptist Church, where Montgomery of Bladensburg, tery in Pinewood. 67, died Friday, June 8, 2018, Interment will follow at Ed- she was a longtime member Maryland, Albert Montgom- Job’s Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. at Palmetto Health Tuomey. wards Cemetery. of the adult choir, the trustee ery of Columbia and Rollie Main Str., is in charge of ar- Born Sept. 6, 1950, in Sum- The family will receive wives, the mothers’ club, and (Karen) Montgomery of the rangements. ter, she was the daughter of friends at his residence, 8145 participated in numerous home; a niece reared in the Online memorials may be the late Louis Robert Rich- Two Mile Road, Lynchburg, other ministries. In her later home, Gloria McDonald of St. sent to the family at jobsmor- bourg and Bessie Mae Gra- SC 29080. years, "everyday" she looked Charles; three step- daugh- [email protected], or visit us ham Richbourg. She was a Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. forward to Sundays so she ters, Valerie China, Jackie on the web at www.jobsmortu- graduate of Summerton High Main St., Sumter, is in charge could go to Salem, the church (Terry) Rufus and Roxanne ary.net. THE SUMTER ITEM · SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 | C1

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Of the various workplace benefits $189.10 $150 out there, paid vacation time is a high- May 11 June 8 ly coveted one among employees. Yet a large number of Americans don’t cap- italize on that paid time off. An esti- MICROSOFT mated 21% of U.S. workers left vacation days on the table this past year. The tech company is The problem with not taking vaca- planning to buy GitHub tion, however, is that it makes workers in a $7.5 billion deal. more susceptible to burnout. Not only Some 27 million soft- that, but it sends the message to em- ware developers use GitHub to share ployers that it’s OK to be stingy on the code and build businesses. vacation front since much of that time remains unused. $120 $101.63 What’s the solution? We can’t snap our fingers and make our work disap- pear, but we shouldn’t deny ourselves $80 the opportunity to escape the office for May 11 June 8 brief — yet necessary — periods. The answer, therefore, may just lie in a strange — but effective — compro- TWITTER mise: working during vacation. ❚ Pack your passport ... and lap- Three years after going top: Though the idea of working while public, the social on vacation may be horrifying to some, media company joins it’s a practice many uphold. In fact, the S&P 500 index, PAUL HIFFMEYER/DISNEYLAND RESORT 40% of men and 30% of women plan to replacing Monsanto. Its stock has work while on vacation this summer, gained nearly 60% in 2018. according to new data from Wrike. Courtney Jespersen NerdWallet Now, it might seem like these folks $50 $41.21 are sacrificing way too much — after Prepping your wallet for a trip to see Mickey Mouse is no walk in all, they’ve earned that vacation time — but in reality, working while away the park. There will be tickets, souvenirs and food to buy. ❚ So to $30 can be self-serving. In fact, 36% of May 11 June 8 make your visit to California’s Disneyland more of a fairy tale and men and 26% of women say they enjoy vacation more — and feel less stressed less of a financial nightmare, try these seven ways to save money. during it — when they stay connected TESLA While the tips below focus on the Anaheim park, visitors to other and check in to ensure things are running smoothly. Meanwhile, 29% of Elon Musk is confident Disney properties will find some ideas for cutting costs, too. female workers say that putting in he can meet produc- some time during vacation periods tion targets with the 1. Rely on reviews Starnes says. Try a midmorning makes for a much less stressful transi- Model 3, and the elec- brunch, snacks during the after- tion back to the office afterward. tric-car maker’s stock jumped. Musk’s Before you step foot in the park, noon and big dinner in the evening. Of course, there comes a point goal is 5,000 sedans a week. brush up on Disneyland’s best offer- when too much checking in can de- ings by going online. You’ll find 5. Use Disney gift cards tract from your vacation or defeat the $350 $317.66 many bloggers who write reviews purpose of it altogether. But if you feel about the newest attractions, says If you know you can afford to that working a bit while away makes Casey Starnes, owner of the Disney- spend $25 on souvenirs or $50 on for a more enjoyable getaway on your $250 land Daily blog. The blogs will help food, buy a Disney gift card for that part — and you’re doing that work be- May 11 June 8 you decide what — and what not — amount. cause you want to, not because you to spend money on. “We have a gift card with that set have to — then there’s nothing wrong amount on there, and then when it’s with carving out a little time each day 2. Get a discounted ticket gone, we’re done spending on that to give yourself that peace of mind. particular thing,” Sanders says. “So ❚ Be sure to set limits: While work- MORE ONLINE Disneyland offers specially you don’t have to keep track in your ing a little during vacation might allow USATODAY.COM priced tickets to active and retired head or go way over budget because more workers to take time off, it Get all the market action in real time at U.S. military personnel. Other visi- most people aren’t keeping track.” shouldn’t become the expectation. americasmarkets.usatoday.com tors can search for discounts Therefore, even if you’re planning to through organizations such as AAA. 6. Pick the right souvenirs log on regularly while away, you should Be careful to avoid illegitimate sell- still prepare your manager and col- ers, though. Scammers on Craigslist Choose wisely. For souvenirs, leagues for the possibility you won’t be and other websites have been Starnes recommends selecting working on vacation at all. This means USA SNAPSHOTS© known to deliver fake tickets. items that will stand the test of time. having co-workers to back you up while you’re out and setting ground 3. Don’t be a Sleeping Beauty 7. Perfect your strategy rules with your boss so that you’re not getting called constantly to deal with If you want to get the most bang These tips don’t only apply to work-related emergencies. for your buck, wake up early. You summer visits. Reuse and refine can hit up rides before the crowds them each time you visit Disney- set in. “I always tell people that Dis- land. “It’s almost like competitive neyland vacations are not for sleep- vacationing,” Starnes says. “Every ing in,” says Jessica Sanders, foun- time you come, you want to do more der of The Happiest Blog on Earth and more. You want to learn more and author of Disneyland on Any every time you visit.” Budget: Money Saving Tips From Courtney Jespersen is a staff 1 in 3 The Happiest Blog on Earth. writer at NerdWallet, a personal finance website and USA TODAY con- Americans rent 4. S i a place to live. k p a meal tent partner providing general news and commentary. Its content is pro- To save money — and feel less duced independently of USA TODAY. SOURCE Varo Money survey of 1,000 U.S. adults stuffed as you’re walking around — Email: [email protected]. It’s OK to spend a little time checking JAE YANG, PAUL TRAP/USA TODAY eat two big meals instead of three, Twitter: @CourtneyNerd. in while you’re away. GETTY IMAGES

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PART 2 OF 3 I love HSAs; today, why I hate them

Peter Dunn Accounts fine if you can afford to needs to have a small medical problem Columnist treated, and it’s a guaranteed problem USA TODAY fund them, but what if you can’t? for those Americans who have chronic health care conditions. Imagine being a person with major health concerns This is the second part of a three- and having your coverage switched part series where I explore the three fi- from a more traditional health care nancial products I love the most, but plan in which you have a $20 co-pay through a highly critical lens. During and a relatively low deductible, to a this series, I will not focus on the posi- high-deductible plan which requires tives. you to fork out thousands of dollars at I thought they were playing a trick the beginning of a new coverage year, on me. because the fundamental way your “That will be $225,” the nurse ex- coverage operates has been claimed as I was checking out of my flipped. doctor’s office after a 10-minute con- The problem gets worse sultation that determined that I didn’t when you comprehend this have the flu. new potentially ugly financial I extended my neck toward her like a reality and change your behav- turtle listening to a secret, “Excuse ior to avoid seeking medical me?” Yet, there was no mistake. care. I’m all for not spending mon- This was my first visit to a doctor ey you don’t have, but when it comes to after my health coverage health care, ignoring a medical issue switched to a high-deductible because you don’t want to go into debt health plan accompanied by a can lead to … death. That’s a very ex- Health Savings Account treme example, but there is the very (HSA). Where the same visit real, if remote, potential for it. would have cost me $20 just When you add in the maintenance a few months prior, it now fees on the Health Savings Account cost me $225. and your obligation to save receipts Health Savings Accounts and documents proving your expendi- (HSAs) are often identified as tures were qualified medical expenses, the solution to our health care you’ve got yourself a good old-fash- cost problems. Yet for many ioned pain in the neck. Americans, HSAs can create a If you don’t have the money to put wake of financial destruction after the into a Health Savings Account or your most benign trip to the doctor. This is employer doesn’t generously make because with HSAs, the patient is re- contributions on your behalf, then sponsible for all health care costs until you’re left deciding whether to go into the deductible is met. debt or leave your medical problems Speaking of deductibles, did you no- untreated. That’s a horrendous conun- tice the word right before the word “de- drum countless Americans are facing ductible?” That word was “high.” HSAs on a daily basis. are generally partnered with a high- An HSA is only as effective as a per- deductible health insurance plan, son’s ability to fund it. which means you are responsible for GETTY IMAGES Peter Dunn is an author, speaker paying the first several thousand dol- and radio host, and he has a free pod- lars of health care expenses. Unlike Next week Account, which is meant to cast: “Million Dollar Plan.” Have a “traditional” health plans, a high-de- fund health care expenses until question about money? Email him at I will do my best to discredit my favorite ductible health plan can crush the fi- the deductible is achieved and the ac- [email protected]. financial tool ever created — the 15- nancially unstable. tual insurance kicks in, then unman- The views and opinions expressed in year mortgage. Stay tuned for what I If a patient and her family can’t af- ageable debt is certain. this column are the author’s and do not hate about the mortgage I love. ford to contribute to a Health Savings This is bad for a healthy person who necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.

DIGITAL DOLLARS THE WEEK AHEAD Read fine print to avoid bad Amazon shopping trip

Marc Saltzman Based on Madhok’s experience, USA TODAY third-party seller issues include long delivery times and low-quality items, For most Amazon shoppers, the ex- especially from China. perience is likely a seamless one: you search for a product, perhaps read re- Counterfeit concerns views and see related items, and if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you’ll A report from the Government Ac- likely have it delivered quickly. countability Office revealed many Alas, shopping on Amazon doesn’t products purchased from third-party always go smoothly. You may have sellers on five major e-commerce sites, heard of a Georgia woman recently including Amazon, were not only Wednesday’s Federal Reserve Board meeting will be Jerome Powell’s second as charged $7,455 to have three cartons of counterfeit but potentially harmful to chairman. MICHAEL REYNOLDS/EPA-EFE toilet paper delivered (yes, she was your health. Some “knock-off” cos- eventually refunded). Or a Montana metics were found to contain poison- mom who, when trying to return a T- ous substances like mercury or cya- shirt that was too small, was asked to nide, toys and other items contained Interest rate hike likely; send a picture of herself as proof to the lead, and unofficial iPhone adaptors Amazon third-party seller. Sheesh. may be more prone to fire or causing The following are a few ways to re- electrocution. will Fed increase the pace? duce the odds of a bad shopping experi- Madhok says some third-party sell- ence on Amazon – especially among ers “scam” Amazon by closing down third-party sellers, companies that use and opening up under another name Paul Davidson fund futures markets say there’s a 91.3% Amazon’s site as a sales platform and after they’re paid by Amazon. “Cus- USA TODAY chance the central bank will lift rates at now account for about 52% percent of tomers will have money refunded, yes, a meeting Wednesday for the second all sales. Nearly a quarter of all third- but it’s deceptive,” she adds. The Federal Reserve is all but cer- time this year. The big question is party sales are from global sellers, ac- Before you buy, read what the third- tain to raise interest rates this week. whether Fed policymakers’ median cording to Amazon, which means they party seller offers by way of returns or Also on tap: new readings on inflation, forecast will rise to a total four hikes this could be an overseas company. refunds. retail sales and industrial production. year from the current three. Economists Difficulty getting in refunds from Inflation has been edging up in re- are divided. With the economy picking third-party sellers has been at the heart Do your homework cent months, at least partly because of up recently and unemployment falling, of recent stories about shopping on Am- the fading effects of a drop in cell- Alexander believes the Fed’s median azon gone bad. Consider these tips to But it’s up to you to look closely be- phone service charges in March 2017 projection will increase to four. But not- avoid any hassles. fore you buy to see if it’s coming from on the annual change in total consum- ing that 10-year Treasury yields have Amazon or a third-party seller – even if er prices. And while higher gas prices risen, pushing up corporate borrowing Shipped, but not ‘fulfilled by’ it’s a “Sponsored” item. If it is a third- have pushed up overall inflation, a core costs, while stock prices have moderat- party seller, like Xiaxue or iFunda, you measure that strips out volatile food ed, Morgan Stanley predicts the Fed will “Read the fine print,” suggests Mi- can click on the name of the company, and energy items and that the Fed maintain its estimate of three increases. chelle Madhok, a New York-based on- which links to a small bio and might monitors more closely has advanced On Thursday, the Commerce De- line shopping expert and founder of say if it might say if they’re overseas modestly. Nomura economist Lewis partment releases figures on May retail SHEfinds.com. “I’d recommend only (Amazon says companies do not need Alexander figures those trends con- sales. Sales generally have picked up af- buying things that are shipped by Ama- to disclose their locations). tinued in May; he thinks core inflation ter a weak first quarter marred by harsh zon, and not fulfilled by Amazon,” be- And read the reviews from previous “will accelerate only gradually.” weather and a delay in tax refunds. cause third-party seller disputes are be- customers. For reviews of third-party Economists estimate the Labor De- Economists believe the positive vibe coming an “increasing problem.” sellers or their products, use a search partment on Tuesday will report that continued last month amid healthy job Some third-party sellers ship their engine to type in a query, or turn to overall inflation rose a modest 0.2% and income growth, with overall sales products to Amazon’s fulfillment cen- friends, family and colleagues over so- last month, pushing average annual rising 0.4% partly because of higher ters and let Amazon take care of the cial media. You can also read reviews price increases to 2.7% from 2.5%. gasoline prices. But even a core measure shipping and packing, a service called of products at other shopping sites. They reckon the core reading also that excludes volatile items such as gas- Fulfilled by Amazon. These products Finally, “Always shop with a credit edged up 0.2%, nudging the yearly oline and autos is projected to rise 0.3%. can be eligible for Amazon Prime’s two- card that offer good purchase protec- gain to 2.2% from 2.1%. Industrial production has been day free shipping services. Madhok ad- tion,” advises Madhok, “even though Many economists believe tempered strong on higher crude oil prices. Econo- vises looking for products that say, Amazon is good about refunding mon- increases in inflation will allow the Fed mists estimate the Fed will announce “Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.” ey if there’s a dispute.” to raise interest rates gradually. Fed Friday that output notched a 0.3% gain. THE SUMTER ITEM · SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 | C3 PERSONAL FINANCE Act now, avoid money woes later

Planning can help avert Long says to allot a pre-determined amount to set aside each month in a financial stress many feel separate account. “That still allows the employee to meet her own financial ob- Robert Powell ligations and she doesn’t feel like she’s Columnist cutting people off, but she’s setting lim- USA TODAY its,” she says. “The next time someone comes to her for help, she just has to look at that one account and see if she Stressed about finances? You’re not can say yes, no, or not yet.” alone. Caring for aging parents can get com- Workers of all ages are concerned plicated, says Long, because a parent about money, according to PwC US’s could be homeless or living below the 2018 Employee Financial Wellness poverty line without a child’s help. She Survey. They fret about a lack of emer- advises those supporting parents to ask gency savings, not being able to retire them to contribute some of their retire- when they want to, how to cover health ment income to household expenses. costs in retirement, how to support parents and adult children — and more. Plan for health care expenses Yet, there are steps that can alleviate some of those concerns and bolster “fi- Many baby boomers delay retire- nancial wellness,” which PwC says ment to keep their existing health care workers define as freedom from stress coverage, according to the PwC report. and financial worry, and the ability to While this can delay retirement R&R, make choices that let them enjoy life. holding on to an employer-sponsored Here’s what to do: Create an emergency fund and don’t raid it, experts advise. GETTY IMAGES health insurance is a wise move, says Carolyn McClanahan, the founder of fi- Build an emergency fund nancial planning firm Life Planning excess invested in equities will have its drawing money from your 401(k), Betts Partners. Not having emergency savings is the ups and downs, but if you hang in there says. “Of course, you need to open a “In general, if you are healthy it’s bet- most frequently cited financial concern you may be surprised at how much this home equity line of credit before the cri- ter to continue working in some sort of for Millennial and Gen X employees, ac- portfolio will grow over the long term.” sis,” he says. “Having it open just in case capacity where you get health care,” she cording to PwC. is a great idea for those who can qualify.” says. One proven way to build up that fund: Don’t raid your 401(k) Those who don’t want to postpone make the savings automatic. Have a set Prepare if you’re a caretaker retirement past age 65, the age at which amount taken directly out of a paycheck Your 401(k) is for long-term retire- one typically signs up for Medicare, and deposited into a separate account, ment savings, says Spencer Betts, a fi- Workers who care for both their par- should research, and plan for, later-in- says Larry Stein, the president of finan- nancial consultant with Bickling Finan- ents and children face many challenges. life health care costs. cial advisory firm Disciplined Invest- cial Services. Yet, many plan partici- So-called “sandwich-generation work- For instance, a typical 65-year-old ment Management. pants borrow or withdraw money from ers” use twice as many credit cards to couple retiring today will spend $17,278 Set a goal of saving at least six their 401(k) for emergencies, and that pay for monthly necessities as non- a year combined on health care over months of take-home pay for emergen- can be costly. caretaker of parents and kids, says PwC. 20.4 years of retirement, Fidelity says. cies in a money market fund, he says. “I work with a number of 401(k) plans These caretakers are also more than The government’s Medicare & You “Once your emergency fund exceeds and I wish loans were never allowed,” twice as likely to have withdrawn mon- publication explains what Medicare six months of your take-home income, says Betts. ey held in retirement plans to pay for covers and a local State Health Insur- start investing the excess for the long According to a hypothetical scenario non-retirement expenses. ance Assistance Program provides term,” says Stein. from JP Morgan, a 401(k) plan partici- Parents supporting adult kids should Medicare beneficiaries with informa- For instance, if you’re in your 20s or pant who contributed regularly to a decide if the help they are giving is actu- tion, counseling and enrollment assis- 30s and plan to keep this money invest- 401(k) had a balance of $1.7 million, ally a necessity, says Kelley Long, a fi- tance. SHIP also provides free, in- ed for 20 years or more, you have time while the participant with 401(k) loans nancial planner with Financial Finesse. depth, one-on-one insurance counsel- on your side and can substantially in- had just $1.1 million. “Think about what would happen to ing and assistance to the friends, family crease your savings by investing entire- Many of those loans are not taken for your kids if you could no longer support and caregivers of Medicare beneficia- ly in equities, says Stein. true emergencies, but rather to fund a them,” she says. “Most people acknowl- ries. “Take advantage of your youth and lifestyle, Betts says. edge that their kids would be able to fig- Robert Powell is the editor of The invest 100% in low-cost equity ETFs Using a home equity line of credit or ure it out if they were no longer giving Street’s Retirement Daily and contrib- such as 75% in the S&P 500 and 25% in even credit cards, in most cases, makes them money or paying their bills.” utes regularly to USA TODAY. Email Bob small-cap equities,” he says. “Sure, the more sense than borrowing or with- For those supporting adult children, at [email protected]. Destination wedding can be special — and affordable

Courtney Jespersen For example, you may want to travel NerdWallet to the location before the ceremony to see it in person, says Ivy Jacobson, sen- Between hotel rooms and airfare, ior digital editor at The Knot, a wedding destination weddings can be costly to website. attend. In fact, 27% of Americans said “If you’re getting married in Italy, attending a destination wedding would you may have to take one or two trips make them spend less on a wedding there, and those could be $3,000 trips gift than their typical budget, accord- each time,” Jacobson says. “So you ing to a 2018 NerdWallet study. really have to factor that into your bud- Destination weddings also are pri- get. Otherwise, you have to have a lot of cey for the couple. So, is it possible to trust in booking places sight unseen.” tie the knot away from home and stay You might also pay to enlist the help on budget? Many experts say yes. of a wedding planner who is familiar with the location, vendors and cultural What is a destination wedding? customs. For international weddings, be prepared to deal with more relaxed “A destination wedding is any wed- “island time,” Jacobson says. Don’t ex- ding that you’re having away from pect rapid-response emails, as you’re where you live,” says Anne Chertoff, accustomed to in the U.S. wedding trends expert at Wedding- Wire, a wedding-planning website. “So The budget if you currently live in Chicago, but your hometown is Des Moines (Iowa), then Despite the challenges, a destina- technically you’d be having a destination wedding isn’t always more expen- tion in Des Moines.” sive than a close-to-home ceremony. A destination wedding could be in- You can plan either on a budget. ternational or domestic, but it will re- If you decide to wed away from quire you — and many of your family where you live, try these money-saving and friends — to travel in order to at- tips from Ashley Bourque, lead planner tend. of Chancey Charm Nashville, a wed- For international ceremonies, it’s ding planning and design company. important to ensure you’ll actually be ❚ Get your priorities straight: Rank married when all is said and done. “Ev- the elements of your wedding in order ery country is going to have their own of importance. It’ll help you gauge laws about what constitutes a legal “where you can splurge and where you marriage,” Chertoff says. Some coun- can save,” Bourque says. If your budget tries may require that you establish gets tight, look at the bottom of the list residency, for instance. for places to make cuts. To avoid this, Chertoff suggests get- ❚ Focus on colors: Give the florist a ting married at your hometown city hall color palette to work with, as opposed beforehand. If you go this route, your to a specific flower. There might be a destination ceremony will function as bloom that’s less expensive but your symbolic wedding. achieves the same look. ❚ Shop around: Don’t run with the The good As the average cost of a traditional ceremony and reception skyrockets, more first quote a vendor gives you. If you’re couples are choosing a personalized destination wedding. GETTY IMAGES not working with a wedding planner In some cases, perhaps surprisingly, who knows the going rate for the differ- destination weddings are economical, ent elements of a wedding, do your own according to Spencer Potter, wedding more guests. tions, such as a warehouse or cabin, research and get multiple quotes. business expert at the National Wed- Couples booking a venue in unfamil- which could cost less than a more tradi- Courtney Jespersen is a staff writer ding Council, an industry group. iar territory can get a technological as- tional venue, according to Mona Desai, at NerdWallet, a personal finance web- This can be especially true domesti- sist from tools such as Peerspace, a special events manager at Peerspace. site and USA TODAY content partner cally. Potter says a bride and groom peer-to-peer marketplace similar to providing general news and commen- who live in a metro area such as New Airbnb, to find and rent wedding ven- The bad tary. Its content is produced indepen- York City might consider getting mar- ues. Filter by criteria such as location, dently of USA TODAY. Email: court- ried in a less expensive rural or subur- number of attendees and budget. But be wary — destination weddings [email protected]. Twitter: ban area so they can afford to invite You may find non-traditional op- can add line items to your budget. @CourtneyNerd. C4 | SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM REFLECTIONS

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOS TOP: From left, Joseph Grigg, Sim Wright, Frank Burrows, Jesse Moore, Guy Ferrano, Alan Fowler, Charles Jenkins, James Prosser, Lonnie Mathis and J.P. Broughton all served in the U.S. military. LEFT: Sim Wright, right, stands with a fellow infantryman during World War II. RIGHT: Bertrand Waring’s platoon included several Sumterites. Waring, nicknamed Hard Tack, is on the fourth row, ninth from left. Carlisle Lewis is on the fourth row, third from right. Ruben Watford of Turbeville is on the third row, ninth from left. James Prosser of Sumter is on the back row, fourth from left. Sumterites played key roles in D-Day invasion eflections remembers two channel, Wright and Sumter men, who like thou- his mates could hear sands of others from across the German artil- R the nation took part in the lery. ‘It made us lit- massive D-Day invasion. Sim T. Wright tle fellows nervous. and Bertrand Waring would take an We were just thank- active role in this most remembered ful we weren’t there Allied assault on “Fortress Europe.” the first day,’ he The information presented in this arti- said. ‘I look at those cle was taken from an account printed Sammy Way cliffs; how they got in The Sumter Daily Item on June 6, REFLECTIONS in is almost impossi- 1994. The photographs and data were ble.’ By the time obtained from Item archives and are Wright made it being reprinted with a modicum of ed- ashore about D-Day plus 10 (June iting. 16), he didn’t have to fight through “Sim T. Wright had completed just land mines like previous arrivals. one year at Clemson College when And he walked upright. His hand-to- he was drafted at the age of 19. hand combat came later, when the ‘Things were heating up over there, 83rd got to Normandy to relieve the and they pulled me out,’ he chuck- 101st Infantry, who had parachuted led. By the time he was called to inland on D-Day.” Omaha Beach, Wright was a 21-year- Private Bertrand Waring was proud old technical sergeant (platoon ser- to fight in his father’s unit. geant) with the 83rd Infantry Divi- “Bertrand Waring was 18 years old, sion. The members of the 83rd were just out of basic training and a long on maneuvers in Wales when the way from his Sumter home. He stood Normandy campaign began. They on a dock in England in a thick crowd moved from Wales to Southampton, of young soldiers, restless with antici- England — then waited in the Eng- pation. They were waiting to do battle lish Channel more than a week for on the shores of Normandy. But it clear weather so they could make it would be days before they hit Utah Sim Wright, right, camps in France in 1944 during World War II. in to the beach. The channel was Beach — the ‘longest day,’ for them, ‘just packed,’ said Wright. Because it stretched into three. ‘They lost so channel.’ He may have been scared, let us go — almost to Berlin!’ he said. was cloudy, he couldn’t see anything many ships that day, they didn’t come but he was the sole surviving son in After the long march to Germany, the but some of the 5,000 ships — battle- back to get us,’ Waring said. Their D- his family and proud to be a member private 1st class and his fellow soldiers ships, destroyers, mine sweepers, Day-plus-three landing was chaotic. ‘It of the same outfit his father served in drove back to a ship on the French merchant ships, landing craft — jam- was tough,’ he remembered. ‘German World War I — the 30th Infantry Divi- shore. The officers had sealed orders ming 59 miles of the Normandy planes coming in strafing … machine sion, Company D. The division was to go straight to Japan for more fight- coastline. Bouncing around on an gun fire… artillery coming in.’ He has nicknamed ‘Old Hickory’ after An- ing. It was a grim trip. But then came LCI (landing craft, infantry) and in- a stark image of a trail of empty shoes drew Jackson. Waring made it across the blessed announcement that the haling the fumes of its diesel engine (‘dead people lose their shoes,’ he ex- the Normandy beach and fought in war in the Pacific was over. Waring re- made many of the men sick. But not plained). ‘We had to pile our life jack- four other campaigns as well — north- turned to Sumter and married Rosa L. Wright. ‘I don’t think you get seasick ets up and keep running. I didn’t know ern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes McElveen. He worked for Carolina when you’re scared,’ he joked. As whether to drop mine or not; I was and central Germany. ‘We went all the Power and Light Co. for 44 years until they waited in the rough, crowded afraid I’d have to swim back to the way from the beaches as far as they’d an injury forced him to retire in 1990.” Sumterites, men and women, who also participated in the D-Day invasion are seen.

JOHN BAILEY LITTLEJOHN SAM BAKER COL. GERALD DIX BERTRAND WARING EUGENIA MABRY THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 | C5 YESTERYEAR Bootery store manager named; Covenant Place ground broken 75 YEARS AGO — 1944 and backpacks for the first time in Jan. 1 — Jan. 7 months, area schoolchildren eagerly began a summer full of traveling, • Bagging a Focke-Wulf 190 on a re- sports, chores (when they can’t be cent raid over enemy territory, First avoided) and just plain doing nothing. Lt. John H. Truluck, Thunderbolt pilot “It’s fun ... we can stay home and play,” from Lynchburg, increased his number said Marion Kelley, a student at Wilder of enemy aircraft destroyed to four. Lt. Elementary School’s kindergarten. Truluck had previously destroyed two “You get to buy stuff from the ice Focke-Wulf 190’s and one Messer- cream man,” added his classmate, schmidt 109. On his last mission, he Charlotte Conway. was flying with a fighter group which • Conway Twitty, who started as a knocked down 26 German aircraft — a teen rock idol in the 1950s and crossed new group record for the ETO. Lt. Tru- over to country to become a star, died luck enlisted in the infantry as a sec- at age 59. His wife, Dee Henry, other ond lieutenant from the officers’ re- relatives and some of his band mem- serve corps Feb. 15, 1942. In May, he bers were with him at Cox Medical transferred to the Air Corps as an avia- Center-South when he died of compli- tion cadet and received his primary cations from surgery after a blood ves- training at Corsicana Field, Texas, and sel ruptured in his stomach. Twitty col- basic at Randolph Field, Texas. He was lapsed on his tour bus during a rest presented his wings at Moore Field on stop in southwest Missouri. He was on Dec. 13. the way home to Hendersonville, Ten- • Staff Sgt. James Cromer has been SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO nessee, from a performance in Bran- missing in action over German territo- 1993 — Cile Moise, left, uses a program to shield her head from the sun while Anna son. ry since Dec. 20, according to informa- Bynum and Betty Brogdon seek shelter under an umbrella while listening to speeches • After consecutive state champion- tion received from the adjutant general during groundbreaking ceremonies for Covenant Place retirement home. ship seasons, Sumter’s American Le- by Sgt. Cromer’s wife, gion baseball P-15’s can be forgiven for the former Sudie Hud- ed that for the past several years he day, spending a dime or ruffling any entering the 1993 season with high ex- son of Sumter. Sgt. has had a growing desire to fly. Before feelings within either party. And after- pectations. Missing from last year’s Cromer, an aerial induction into the army, he was a stu- ward, President Atchison served in a 26-12 state championship team are only gunner on a bomber, dent at Columbia University. period so relaxed and trouble-free that two position players and one pitcher. had been overseas • Cpl. Francis M. Coulter was award- he almost slept through his whole “We do not overlook the importance of since June 1943. He ed the Silver Star for gallantry in ac- term. Sen. David Rice Atchison of Mis- league play,” said Sumter coach Wallie went into service on tion in Tunisia. His citation stated that souri was president for one day — be- Jones. “But I think it would be kind of Aug. 1, 1942, complet- after he was assigned to assist a field ginning about 1 p.m. Sunday, March 4, naïve to think that the players that we Yesteryear ing his aerial gunnery artillery battery executive as instru- 1849. have would not have aspirations of in Sumter course at the Harlin- ment operator, he gave valuable aid • The Edmunds High School Game- going past league play.” gen, Texas, school. and performed his duties beyond rea- cocks open their season at Memorial • After at least one false start under a SAMMY WAY • The city schools sonable expectation, continuing his du- Stadium against Hartsville — a team prior owner, new growth is sprouting reopened, after the ties in a courageous manner after his that’s lost only two games in the last in one of Sumter’s oldest neighbor- Christmas holidays, with a sub-normal knee was fractured, so that the full ex- three years. The Gamecocks, inexperi- hoods. Under the guidance of local de- attendance due largely to the weather, tent of his injury was not discovered enced at several key offensive posi- velopers Joe Davis and Mike Watson, a heavy rain before and continuing for for several days. tions, will have their hands full with the Patriot Park subdivision has begun more than an hour after the opening • Walter M. Lenoir Jr., son of Mr. and the Hartsville bunch, which lost only to take shape. Fifteen of the 82 residen- hour, and to a limited extent to the inci- Mrs. W. M. Lenoir, was one of three three men from last year’s squad. Fri- tial lots in the subdivision have been dence of flu in the community. Today South Carolinians accepted by the day’s game also shapes up as a battle sold since January, and homes are al- the attendance was normal, compared Shaw Field Aviation Cadet Examining between Sumter’s junior quarterback ready under construction on those 15. with last year and previous years. In Board for cadet training this week. Cpl. Joel Stoudenmire and Hartsville signal Three of the development’s homes, the elementary schools today, there Harry Y. Neese, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. caller Paul Cannarella. sold under the previous owner, are al- were 122 absentees out of the enroll- Marvin F. Neese of West Columbia, • Sumter Little Theatre is seeking ready occupied. The property on which ment of 954. and a member of Shaw Field’s 456th extra money to put its building fund the development sits originally be- • Nineteen candidates reported at the Basic Flying Training Squadron, and campaign over the top. Although longed to the late George Shore. There first practice of Sumter High’s 1944 Private Harry H. Heard Jr., 18, son of $54,000 has been raised for the new was a great deal of opposition from basketball squad, according to Coach Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Heard and now building in Palmetto Park, this is still area residents to the initial rezoning of Johnnie McMillian. The team will get a student at The Citadel, were the only $22,000 short of the $76,000 needed to the property after its sale several years its first test at the high school gym Fri- other South Carolinians accepted by construct the permanent home. In an ago, and work stalled after only limited day night against the 454th Squadron the board. open letter to the citizens of Sumter, work. from Shaw Field. The game will start 50 YEARS AGO — 1968 Marvin D. Trapp and Virginia M. Rose- • Arthur Winn took the victory in the at 8 o’clock. There was only one letter- field, co-chairmen of the building fund Super Stock division to highlight rac- Sept. 1 — 7 man from last year’s squad reporting drive, have called on citizens to donate ing action at Sumter Rebel Speedway. and one other player who was on the • Julian Field has been named as to the fund so the project can reach its Winn and Ronnie Anderson started on team, but there were quite a number manager of the new Branford Bootery goal. the front row after having the best who had experience with the 1943 Y Ju- shoe store in Wesmark Plaza. Field, • Two new stores representing an in- times in the qualifying heats. Anderson niors. Those reporting were Tommy who has more than 30 years of experi- vestment of about $1 million will have took the early lead before running into Hughes, letterman; Jimmy Moise, also ence in the shoe business, has sched- grand openings in Wesmark Plaza trouble and having to pit. Winn held from last year’s squad; Laurin Booth; uled the opening of the new store for Shopping Center this weekend. Coker’s the lead the rest of the way. Joey Ayers Alfred Scarborough; Van Newman; Sept. 6. A native of Macon, Georgia, of Sumter, a branch of the 103-year-old finished second, Gene Stokes third, Wendell Levi; Billie Jones; Jack Black; Field has worked in outstanding shoe Hartsville store, and Branford Bootery, James Hunter fourth and Anderson David Edens; John Grey Young; Bo stores across the Southeast. Before a division of Burton Shoe Stores Inc. of fifth. Carrigan; Lynwood Vaughn; Theron coming to Sumter, he was employed by Macon, Georgia, will open officially • In an article written by Mac Cook; Bill Bradford; Billy Shipley; Bill Tapp’s shoe department of Columbia, over the weekend. Also observing its McLeod, he notes that “Recently, we Link; Lack and Porter Rivers; and Miller-Taylor Shoe Company of Co- grand opening is the D and W Pet shop. celebrated National Teachers Day. Randy Pressley. lumbus, Georgia, Andrew Geller of • Mrs. Mary L. Holladay was cited for What a wonderful group of people to • Poinsett Park lake will be closed to New York, New York, and other stores her superior performance while serv- honor. Most of what we know today, a fishermen after tomorrow and will re- in Florence, Orangeburg and North ing as personnel director of the Base teacher taught us. So, it’s only fitting main closed until further notice, Direc- Augusta. Exchange Services here. In a ceremony that we remember those who helped us tor Marion Dwight announced today, • Dr. Thomas Mellichampe Moore, 76, in the base commander’s office last get a good start in life. Just what could in order that the lake’s basin may be died at Kershaw County Memorial week, Col. Allan T. Sampson presented we do to repay them? Nothing really. cleaned out and repaired. It will be the Hospital in Camden. Dr. Moore was a her with a letter of commendation What we learned in school is priceless. first overhauling of the lake in several member of the High Hills Baptist from the chief, Army and Air Force Ex- The older we get, the more we realize years. The lakehead will be pulled Church and a deacon. He was a gradu- change Service. She was also presented that fact. Our school teachers prepared down to such an extent as to make the ate of the University of South Carolina letters of commendation from Head- us for life’s journey. Without them, we ban on fishing necessary, Mr. Dwight and the Medical College of Charleston. quarters Tactical Air Command and would certainly have been lost and far said, but he added that the pond should He served in World War I as first lieu- the general manager of the Base Ex- worse off.” be ready for use again in the spring. tenant of the Medical Corps in the U.S. change her along with one from Col. • Betty Boatwright has joined the The lake surprised both fishermen and Army. He practiced medicine at Rem- Sampson. staff of Central Carolina Technical state forest officials in the number of bert for 50 years. • Shaw Air Force Base took advan- College as its director of planning and fish it has supplied during the past sea- • Billy Baker, Gerald Braddock, Bob tage of nine errors in the first two in- research. A native of Walterboro, Boat- son, and Mr. Dwight predicted that it Wilson and John Quackenbush walked nings to pound out a 14-3 victory over wright has returned to her home state would continue to be a good bream away with the honors at Sumter Speed- Georgia Pacific in the third game of from Concord, North Carolina, where pond. way, and except WSSC sports announc- the Sumter Men’s League baseball she served as executive assistant to the • Discharge pins, for honorably dis- er Quackenbush, who had to hold on playoffs. The loss was the second in the president for institutional research and charged Army personnel in the vicini- for dear life in picking up the first race tournament for Georgia Pacific, league management at Barber-Scotia College. ty of Shaw Field, are available at the win ever — encountered very little champions during the regular season, She also served as the director of the basic flying school’s Quartermaster Of- competition. Baker started on the in- and eliminated the team from further institutional self-study for that institu- fice, according to Capt. Norman P. side pole position and held the lead for playoff competition. tion. Adelson, who is in charge of distribu- the next 10 laps in chalking up his 25 YEARS AGO — 1993 • Officials broke ground for a $12.2 tion of the pins in this area. Army dis- ninth Late Model Sportsman win of million retirement facility, following a June 4 — 10 charges from this area who wish “dis- the season. controversy over the composition of charge buttons” for their lapels are re- • The Timmonsville American Le- • Clarendon County residents won’t the center’s board of directors and minded that they must furnish proof gion baseball team fell to undefeated see an increase in property taxes if a Sumter County Council’s authorization of their honorable discharges along Memphis, Tennessee, in fourth-round proposed $5.6 million county budget for of a $9 million, tax-free loan for con- with their applications. play in the American Legion Baseball next year is approved by county coun- struction. Members of the Covenant • In its first report on a full year of Series at Manchester. Timmonsville cil, county administrator Ray Brown Place board of directors and ministers operations, the state-owned Santee- scored in only one inning, the eighth, said. Council will consider giving the from seven sponsoring religious con- Cooper power project earned $2,072,270 when Walt Braddock doubled and budget proposed by Brown first-read- gregations turned a spadeful of earth while spending $732,931 for salaries scored on a single by Howle Barfield. ing approval when it meets. The bud- in a ceremony at the center’s site, lo- and $54,530 in taxes and sums in lieu of Barfield then went to second and get, which is almost exactly the same cated at the intersection of Carter and taxes. The figures were made public at scored on a single by Glenn Wall. Mem- size as this fiscal year’s budget, must Terry roads. the first meeting of the public service phis scored a pair of runs in the sev- be approved on three readings before • When “Hurricane Allen” bears authority board, which operates the enth, sending the deciding runner fiscal 1993-94 begins on July 1. down on the Midlands, most Sumter- $57,000,000 hydroelectric development, across home plate in the top of the • Sumter High School senior Ontrell ites won’t even notice. But local public since R. M. Jefferies became general eighth, thus eliminating Timmonsville. McCray was drafted in the 34th round safety officials will be working long manager late in December. • Consider for a moment the host of of professional baseball’s amateur hours after the storm comes ashore • Sgt. Stanley Michaelson, son of Mr. candidates for the presidency this year. draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mc- and wipes out telephone and electrical and Mrs. Samuel Michaelson, Great Discounting the pig placed in nomina- Cray, a 5’8”, 151-pound center fielder, services. The fictitious hurricane is Neck, New York, was today credited tion by the yippies in Chicago, they hit .358 for the 25-6 Gamecocks, who fell part of a statewide disaster drill de- with making the highest score ever at- number about 10. Since many of these to Mauldin in the 4A state champion- signed to help South Carolina counties tained by an applicant taking the avia- must have known their chances of win- ship round this season. McCray stole prepare for an actual emergency. Sum- tion cadet entrance exam at Shaw ning were only slightly better than the 24 bases and was named All-Region ter County Public Safety Director Vic Field. Michaelson, who is a weather ob- yippie porker, it may be assumed that IV-4A for the second consecutive sea- Jones said this year’s event will test the server with the Shaw Field weather for some the race is as much the attrac- son. county’s ability to communicate with station, scored a total of 303 points out tion as the prize. For those, the ulti- • Schoolchildren across Sumter state and federal agencies in the event of a 390 in the test given to all men ap- mate envy must be for the man who, by County burst from their classrooms of a major hurricane striking the state, plying for flying training. The passing some theories, became president of the sick and tired of rules and books and similar to the real 1989 disaster of Hur- mark is 190. The weather sergeant stat- United States without campaigning a ready for some fun! Free of lunchboxes ricane Hugo. C6 | SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 PUBLIC RECORD THE SUMTER ITEM MARRIAGE LICENSES square feet, $51,790 (completion of and 352 unheated square feet, House Road, Dalzell, $34,108 (roof new dwelling, residential). $103,938.14 (new dwelling, residential); mount solar panel system, residential). • Ronald David Phillips of Alcolu and Thel- • Richard Warren, owner and contractor, Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and • James A. Dyson Construction, owner, ma Louise Daniels 1590 Jefferson Road, 288 unheated contractor, 35 Whitetail Circle, 2,557 James A. Dyson dba Aaron Dyson Con- • William Andrell McBride and Natasha square feet, $4,033.80 (detached en- heated square feet and 344 unheated struction, contractor, 3375 Valencia Rene Gayle closed storage building, residential). square feet, $110,272.17 (new dwelling, Drive, Dalzell, 1,778 heated square feet, residential); Great Southern Homes • Christopher Daly Hosack and Meghan • Shirley Greene dba Greenes Res, owner, $105,000 (new dwelling, residential). Jeanette Giffin Inc., owner and contractor, 15 White- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Inc., contrac- tail Circle, 2,145 heated square feet • Mangon Jackson, owner Harvey Mc- • Johnreckius Montillia Ellison and Emilee tor, 448 N. Main St., $39,750 (fire sprin- and 415 unheated square feet, Donald, contractor, 3802 Stonewood Lashea Boatwright of Homestead, Florida kler installation, commercial). $115,041.38 (new dwelling, residential); Drive (mobile home, residential). • Corey James Slacum and Taylor Brianna • City of Sumter, owner, Mar Construc- Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and • Brian Keith and Stephanie Pruitt, own- Wright tion Co. Inc., contractor, 303 E. Liberty contractor, 5 Whitetail Circle, 2,272 ers, Danny Marshall, contractor, 4350 • Nathan Matthew Parker and Bethannie St., $114,000 (replace storefront, com- heated square feet and 352 unheated Granada Drive, $11,300 (vinyl siding, Paige Jobe mercial). square feet, $103,970.83 (new dwelling, windows, handrails, install door, resi- • Alan Alston Lovelace and Burke, owners, residential); Great Southern Homes dential). • Christopher William Merritt and Tanya Inc., owner and contractor, 25 White- Nicole Dokich Carolina Carports, contractor, 40 Hey- • Sumter Apartments LP (a South Carolina ward St., 1,500 unheated square feet, tail Circle, 3,040 heated square feet limited), owner, Nunnery Roofing & Re- • Gregory Joseph Zepko and Nancy Shan- $14,983.87 (detached carport, residen- and 471 unheated square feet, modeling, contractor, 5 Hanover Drive non Polen tial). $122,511.09 (new dwelling, residential). (office), $4,100 (remove / replace shin- • Kamleshkumar R. Patel and Ashaben Jay- • Billy L. Sanders Estate, owner, • Mary Garland Roddey, owner, Hawkins gles, residential); Sumter Apartments antilal Patel, both of Mayesville Shelwood China dba China Home Im- and Kolb Construction Co., contractor, LP (a South Carolina limited), owner, • Willie Nathaniel Ray Jr. and Courtney Lee provement, contractor, 5722 Whisper- 800 Maplecreek Drive, 3,450 heated Nunnery Roofing & Remodeling, con- Montgomery wood Drive, Dalzell, $4,000 (vinyl siding square feet and 1,225 unheated square tractor, 60 Hanover Drive (64), $6,000 over hang only, residential). feet, $405,000 (new dwelling, residen- (remove / replace shingles, residen- • William Devon Flemings Jr. of Norfolk, tial). tial); Sumter Apartments LP (a South Virginia, and Angelica Maria Reese • Mattie L. Jenkins, owner, Ram Jack of • Hazel Davis Sweet, owner, Baxley’s Carolina limited), owner, Nunnery • McKenzie Thomas Morris and Brittany South Carolina Inc., contractor, 4520 Roofing & Remodeling, contractor, 81 Dawson Road, Rembert, $4,659 (foun- Bestway Transportation, contractor, Mae Varner 631 Bowen Drive (mobile home, resi- Hanover Drive (85), $6,000 (remove / dation repair on existing home, resi- replace shingles, residential); Sumter • Van Eldon Carpenter and Lisa Frances dential). dential). Midcalf of Greer Apartments LP (a South Carolina limit- • J. Paul and Janice P. Hilton, owners, • MIW Properties LLC, owner, BDS Con- ed), owner, Nunnery Roofing & Remod- • Harvis McGee Jr. of Elloree and Inez De- David B. Trapp, contractor, 3050 Green struction, contractor, 3215 Beulah Cut- eling, contractor, 1351 Blackwell Court lain Williams View Parkway, $11,500 (adding a ga- tino Road, $75,000 (addition of a 40x200 (1355), $6,000 (remove / replace shin- • Michael Louis Lackey and Robin Marie rage door, residential). bay onto existing building, commer- gles, residential); Sumter Apartments cial). Morris, both of Dalzell • Betty Bennett, owner, DSW Homes LLC, LP (a South Carolina limited), owner, contractor, 6955 TD McLeod Road, • Philip Graham, owner, Larry Timmons Nunnery Roofing & Remodeling, con- Rembert, $6,500 (reroof, residential). dba T&T Metal Roofing, contractor, tractor, 1340 Blackwell Court (1344), BUILDING PERMITS 1762 Kolb Road, 720 unheated square $6,000 (remove / replace shingles, resi- • Jayambe Sumter Inc., owner, Michael A. feet, $5,000 (detached pole shed, residential). • Jeffery A. and Sugi C. Olberding, owners, Walters Builders, contractor, 3535 dential). Jeffrey D. Haas dba Square It Up Roof- Broad St., $17,500 (remove / replace • Franklin M. and Allison C. Shuler, own- ing, contractor, 20 Elkhorn Circle, shingles, commercial). • R&J Investments of Sumter LLC, owner, ers, Sam Avins Construction, contrac- $6,400 (reroof, residential). Peach Orchard General Contracting tor, 2550 Merganser Point, $16,470 • Russell F. and Jeanette Alston, owners, LLC, contractor, 4220 Camden High- (roof repair — shingles, residential). • Lindsey Caldwell, owner, Homestar Tim Huffstetler, contractor, 7320 Odell way, Dalzell, $35,000 (repairs to floors Solar Solutions, contractor, 2401 Hunt Lane, Rembert (mobile home, residen- • Mary Lawrence Zimmerman, owner, — add leanto roof from flat roof, elec- Shelwood China dba China Home Im- Club Road, $32,232 (roof mount solar tial). tric, plumbing, HVAC, residential). panel system, residential). provement, contractor, 29 Earle St., • Larry Dean Clark / Loretta Dav, owners, • Wallace C. Sanders, owner, Harvey Mc- $10,050 (reroof, residential). • Willie E. Montgomery c/o Mary, owner, Carolina Carports, contractor, 60 Mars- Donald, contractor, 5900 Dury Lane, • Stephen L. and Sanders China, owners, Shelwood China dba China Home Im- den Place, 572 unheated square feet, Rembert (mobile home, residential). provement, contractor, 2188 Tangle- $5,035 (detached garage on existing Shelwood China dba China Home Im- wood Road, $14,340 (vinyl siding and foundation, residential). • Robert L. and Nancy Y. Bradley, owners, provement, contractor, 2830 Steeple- seven windows, residential). Michael Gardner dba Terminix Service chase Drive, Dalzell, $9,000 (extend • City of Sumter Housing & Econ, owner, Inc., contractor, 118 Phifer St., $3,895 overhang 12 inches, residnetial). • Maplecreek Properties LLC, owner, Global Construction and Dev Group (remove / replace damaged sill, install • David W. and Sara H. Luoma, owners, Shelwood China dba China Home Im- LLC, contractor, 10 Brown St., 1,270 drop sill with supports, residential). provement, contractor, 3420 Drayton heated square feet and 180 unheated William Hansen dba Hansen’s Con- Drive, $5,100 (reroof only, residential). square feet, $100,000 (new dwelling, • James W. Stover III, owner, Roland struction, contractor, 167 Curtiswood Johnson dba R&J Home Improvements, Ave., $6,225 (new roof, residential). • Melvin A. and Stephanie J. Burns, own- residential). contractor, 114 Brown St., $6,500 (in- • William C. McIntosh, owner, Homestar ers, Homestar Solar Solutions, con- • Isaac Clark Jr., owner and contractor, stall vinyl siding, residential). tractor, 4190 Myrtle Beach Highway, 3745 Artesian Drive, 384 heated square Solar Solutions, contractor, 1322 Fair- Mayesville, $65,000 (roof mount solar feet, $8,000 (kitchen, den and garage • Jannie A. Nedd, owner, Roy Anderson lawn Drive, $25,181 (roof mount solar panel system, residential). addition, residential). Corp, contractor, 461 Robney Drive, panel system, residential). $10,650.88 (repair flooring, walls, ceil- • Ronald G. Eldridge Jr., owner, Homestar • Adam R. Anderson, owner, Homestar • Mungo Homes Inc., owner and contrac- ing and roof, residential). Solar Solutions, contractor, 3350 Lee tor, 1752 Glenmorangie Drive, 2,392 Solar Solutions, contractor, 2149 Kings- Altman Road, Dalzell, $23,000 (roof heated square feet and 413 unheated • Roberta C. June et al, owner, Roy An- bury Drive, $25,181 (roof mount solar mount solar panel system, residential). square feet, $102,443 (new dwelling, derson Corp, contractor, 3984 McCrays panel system, residential). residential); Mungo Homes Inc., owner Mill Road, $10,041.33 (repair ceiling, • Northside Memorial Baptist Church, • Lawrence M. and Victoria Closson, own- walls, floors and roof, residential). ers, Welch’s Quality Builders & Roofers and contractor, 2789 Old Field Road, owner, South Carolina General Con- LLC, contractor, 523 Benton Drive, 3,092 heated square feet and 551 un- • Any Length Recovery Inc., owner, Sam tracting LLC, contractor, 1004 N. Main $9,000 (reroof, residential). heated square feet, $124,421 (new Avins Construction, contractor, 2391 St., $18,685 (reroof, commercial). dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes Wedgefield Road, $9,425 (replace roof, • City of Sumter, owner, South Carolina • Angela K. Keller, owner and contractor, Inc., owner and contractor, 2857 Old commercial). 1961 Conway Drive, $8,000 (10 replace- Tel-Con, contractor, 540 Black St., Field Road, 2,635 heated square feet • Stacie R. Craft, owner, Welch’s Quality $22,000 (NV 2.5 upgrade — equipment ment windows and vinyl siding, resi- and 446 unheated square feet, $106,678 dential). Builders & Roofers LLC, contractor, installation — antenna modification, (new dwelling, residential). 2580 Hilldale Drive, $9,230 (reroof, resi- commercial). • Titus Butler, owner, The Red Shirt • Jaylin’s Trust, owner, Cliff Wilson dba dential). Guys Roofing LLC, contractor, 210 Ju- • Walter T. and Earnestine Anderson, own- The Centric Group, contractor, 1016 • Uneika Gaines, owner, Harvey McDon- ers, Bruce Crawshaw dba B.P. 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Rembert (mobile home, residential). • Henry B. Hodge III, owner, Harvey Mc- • Christopher W. and Melissa Bjork, own- • Anthony and Jenny Daley, owners, Har- • Gregory M. and Jennifer E. Edwards, Donald, contractor, 345 Titus Circle ers, Sun Pools & Spas of Sumter, con- vey McDonald, contractor, 3050 Queen owners, Welch’s Quality Builders & (mobile home, residential). tractor, 3060 Bruce Circle, $20,000 Chapel Road (mobile home, residen- Roofers LLC, contractor, 125 Burkett (swimming pool, residential). tial). • Hilda L. Ethridge (lifetime estate), Drive, $6,006 (new roof, residential). owner, Erus Builders LLC dba Erus En- • Edward J. Grudzinski, owner, Sun Pools • Emily J. Maple and David L. Jeter, own- • Cynthia Marie and Tyrone Smith, own- ergy, contractor, 3420 Pinewood Road, & Spas of Sumter, contractor, 3225 ers, Monroe Construction Co. 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Ross, contractor, 3040 Ex- (roof mount solar panel system, resi- square feet, $30,000 (detached garage, square feet, $28,700 (bathroom / closet plorer Drive, Dalzell, 1,550 heated dential). residential). addition, residential). square feet and 500 unheated square • Joseph Safford, owner, Paul Joyce, • Michael S. and Stacey D. Edenfield, own- • James A. Goodson III, owner, Hawkins feet, $85,000 (new dwelling, residen- contractor, 2415 Springvalley Drive, ers, Ryan Mark Peters dba Steadfast and Kolb Construction Co., contractor, tial); Lt. Col. James W. Ross Sr., owner, $24,515 (roof mount solar panel sys- Homes LLC, contractor, 275 Mallard 2020 Loring Mill Road, 800 heated James W. Ross, contractor, 3030 Ex- tem, residential). Drive, $7,369 (eight replacement win- square feet and 2,560 unheated square plorer Drive, Dalzell, 1,550 heated dows and vinyl soffit, residential). feet, $145,000 (shop building with heat- square feet and 500 unheated square • Karl W. and Terri T. 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he Santee Cooper Lakes learned watching my Dad and un- excitement overload. have changed over the cles. They were the absolute mas- Sometimes a big bass would years, and just like any ters at jigger fishing. make a run at the lure, and you Tother body of water, They used a long stout cane pole could see him coming. You could there’s a constant struggle be- and would usually cut several feet see the wake and would usually tween land, water and cover. Water off the tip so that the pole would snatch the lure out before he got levels and conditions have varied be straight and stiff. Nylon cord, there. Sometimes they would miss due to drought, invasive weeds, the not fishing line, was tied around the bait. All you had to do was run need to produce electric power and the middle of the pole and it back into the same spot. The big other factors. wrapped to the end where it was fish could not stand the racket and CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PUBLIC SERVICE AND AGRICULTURE The Canty’s Bay section of the tied off and taped. A short length would strike again. Symptoms of powdery mildew include yellow lake is open water of cord, 12 to 16 inches long, ex- My Uncle Spinks Bryant didn’t and brown spots on watermelon plant leaves. with little cover, tended beyond the tip. Nylon cord use the big spinner bait but used a but that hasn’t al- was used so that a big bass more traditional jig with two strips ways been the couldn’t break the line. of pork rind on the hook. His case. Back in the My Dad used a lure called a method was to dabble and splash Expert warns S.C. ’60s and ’70s, Buell Barb which he tied to the the jig straight up and down along Canty Bay was end of the short cord. The Buell the water’s surface. It worked just choked with cover Barb is considered an antique now as well but was more tiring. melon growers to and full of fish. and is no longer made. It was just The best method for jigger fish- Dan Lily pads, button a giant arrowhead-shaped spinner ing was to have two men, one to Geddings brush and native with a huge set of hooks. It was handle the boat and the other to do grasses covered about seven inches long. The tips the fishing. They could take turns beware of mildew most of the water. of the wings were bent in opposite if both were reasonably skilled at The only open water was right up directions which caused the lure to maneuvering the boat in carefully BY DENISE ATTAWAY by the 301 causeway and a narrow “spin” when pulled across the sur- and quietly to just the right dis- Public Service and Agriculture strip along the northern shoreline. face. It splashed and made a lot of tance from the open spots. Largemouth bass spawned in the noise. Jigger fishing could be quite ef- CHARLESTON — Powdery mildew has shallow waters. Bream and catfish We fished in homemade wooden fective at night in the open-water been detected on South Carolina watermel- were plentiful. It was a fisher- boats. The small boats could be areas, especially around the full ons, and Clemson University specialist An- man’s dream but with one little paddled into the lily pads to reach moon when there is enough light thony “Tony” Keinath warns growers to act hitch. The cover was so thick it an open area without scaring the for the fishermen to see. We often now to protect their crops. was difficult to fish. fish. If it was just one man in a caught stripers out in the open Powdery mildew produces yellow spots on Bigger boats couldn’t penetrate boat, you would lay down the pad- water at night. the tops of the leaves of watermelon plants the cover, and using the available dle and pick up the jigger pole, We never saw another angler in and white powdery mildew on the undersides. fishing tackle at the time was an reach over and run the spinner in all the years that we fished there. Keinath, a vegetable pathologist at Clem- exercise in futility. a zig-zag pattern across an opening The refuge had most of the area son’s Coastal Research and Education Cen- Jigger fishing seemed to be the in the lilies. closed off because of the water- ter, reports the fungal disease was found on only way to catch the bass. Tradi- A top water strike from a 10- fowl that wintered at the Bluff watermelons at the center May 28. tional methods with rod and reel pound bass at 10 to 12 feet is unbe- Unit. You couldn’t run a big boat “All watermelon crops in South Carolina and common lures just didn’t work lievable. It catches your senses off and motor in there, so I guess most should be sprayed immediately with a fun- as good because of the cover. If you guard, even if you’re expecting it just stayed away. gicide that is effective against powdery mil- managed to hook one on a rod and to happen. It is the ultimate fish- The cover thinned out of Can- dew,” Keinath said. “Uncontrolled, powdery reel, the fish would wrap the line ing experience. The pole is nearly ty’s Bay over the years, and the mildew can reduce the weight and number around the button brush or get tan- stripped out of your hands — you big fish moved on long before hy- of seedless watermelons by 40 percent.” gled up in the lily pads and break are amazed at the power of the drilla and grass carp came on the Powdery mildew usually shows up on wa- off. The bass fishing was best in late fish. The end of the pole is pulled scene. termelon as round, yellow spots on the January, February and early March. under as the big fish runs for I was just a youngster back in leaves, Keinath said, adding growers should Jigger fishing has been around a cover. those days and often went along use a 10x lens to check for powdery mildew long time but is seldom practiced The fish is not played and can more or less just for the ride. I was on the undersides of leaves. Young plants any more. It can be extremely ef- not be lifted from the water but more interested in the thousands are less susceptible than older plants, so fective in the right conditions. It must be pulled straight to the boat of ducks and geese that were fly- Keinath advises growers to check flowering involves the use of a big cane pole using a hand-over-hand motion on ing overhead. The refuge wintered plants if possible. and a big bait. Only the big bass the pole. You could expect to get over 200,000 ducks back then, but Fungicides Keinath recommends spray- would strike it — you just didn’t wet as the big fish rolled and that’s a whole other story for an- ing watermelon crops with before powdery catch any little ones on a jigger. I splashed on the surface. It was an other day. mildew symptoms are detected are Procure, Quintec, Vivando, Switch or Luna Experi- ence. After symptoms have been found, he recommends using Vivando rotated with Quintec. Information on fungicide options are available in the Clemson Cooperative Carolinas’ waterways get $1.2M boost Extension Watermelon Spray Guide for 2018 and in the Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop PRNEWSWIRE Handbook 2018. Watermelons can be grown in all counties CHARLOTTE — Sixteen organi- in South Carolina. Commercial production is zations spanning 46 counties in centered in the Lowcountry and Sandhills North Carolina, South Carolina regions. The watermelon planting season in and Virginia will receive more South Carolina begins in late March in the than $1.2 million in new grants Coastal Region. For more information, see from Duke Energy’s Water Re- the Watermelons Factsheet produced by the sources Fund to support environ- Clemson Cooperative Extension Service’s mental and wildlife programs. Home and Garden Information Center at The fund is a $10 million multi- https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/watermel- year commitment from Duke En- ons/. ergy to help local organizations continue to protect and improve the environment, including waterways used year-round across the Carolinas and neighboring states. To date, the fund has invested $8.5 2018 public gator million to support 102 projects to protect natural resources, including more than $1.5 million in the hunting lottery Dan River Basin. “Our region is home to some of the nation’s most beautiful and SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO to close June 15 treasured waterways,” said David The boardwalk in Pocotaligo Swamp near Manning is seen. Fountain, Duke Energy’s North BY SCDNR Carolina president. “Our commit- our waterways.” Swamp known as the Pocotaligo ment to improve these water re- “The Duke Energy Water Re- River Walk and Trail, and to bring If you haven’t already applied, there are sources runs as deep as the water- sources Fund grant will enable the boardwalk up to ADA stan- only a few days left to enter the 2018 Public ways we seek to protect.” the county to restore passage in dards. and Wildlife Management Area Alligator “Public access will be provided four priority areas along Lynches • Florence County Lynches River Hunting season lottery drawing. — in increased measure — to the River by clearing debris that has Boat and Kayak Project — $68,200 A $10 nonrefundable application fee is re- waterways surrounding Gallants become a hindrance for users,” for river cleanup at four priority quired to apply for the Public Lands Hunt, Channel in Carteret County and said Florence County Administra- areas along the Lynches River to and a $15 nonrefundable application fee is the Town of Beaufort with over tor K.G. Rusty Smith Jr. “This improve access for boaters and required to apply for the WMA Alligator 3,000 square feet of floating docks will improve commerce along the kayakers. Hunt. A randomized computer drawing and marina facilities, raising citi- route and enable the county to at- • Friends of the Reedy River Cleve- based on a preference point system will de- zen awareness of the value of our tain its goal of providing access land Park Stables — $100,000 to con- termine the selection of hunters. Unsuc- state’s rich maritime history and for canoes and kayaks along this vert 2.5 acres along the Reedy cessful applicants will receive a preference culture,” said Jerri Sutton, presi- beautiful, scenic river. We are ex- River into a public park. Invasive point for use in future alligator lottery dent of Maritime Heritage Foun- tremely appreciative of the part- plants will be removed and re- hunts. dation of Beaufort, North Caroli- nership that we enjoy with Duke placed with native vegetation, and This year’s public season will begin at na Inc. “Marina facilities and Energy and the award of this educational signage will share the noon Sept. 8 and run until noon Oct. 13. floating docks will literally put grant.” project’s connection to improving The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday. Tag visitors to Gallants Channel on Grants are selected by an inde- water quality. fees, if selected, vary by program. the coastal waters of North Caro- pendent panel with diverse envi- • Lindsay Pettus Greenway Gills By law, the fees collected are used to sup- lina.” ronmental expertise. The panel Creek Nature Pavilion, Trail and Ob- port the Alligator Management Program’s “From conserving lands with includes five external members servation Piers — $100,000 to con- research and management activities and for abundant water resources to pro- and two Duke Energy representa- struct a trail and pier overlooks conservation of the American alligator in viding access to boats and kayaks tives. View an interactive map to provide recreational trail South Carolina. and everything in between, the showcasing all 102 grantees at users access to Gills Creek in Please check the SCDNR website at www. projects we’re supporting will duke-energy.com/H2O. Lancaster. dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/alligator/index.html for benefit generations to come,” said • Town of Cheraw Cheraw Erosion more alligator hunting information and any Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, Duke En- SOUTH CAROLINA GRANTS and Handicap Fishing Deck Project changes or updates. ergy’s South Carolina president. • City of Manning Pocotaligo Na- — $100,000 to provide three ADA- SCDNR will closely monitor these hunts, “We’re proud to support the 16 or- ture Walk and Trail — $100,000 to compliant fishing platforms at the and the harvest and regulations may be ganizations whose vision and in- renovate and expand a popular Town of Cheraw’s Riverside Park modified for future seasons. novation will protect and improve boardwalk through the Pocotaligo on the Pee Dee River. C8 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

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