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CLARENDON SUN Popular oyster roast is back Get tickets now for annual SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 A7 FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 75 CENTS Clarendon fundraiser Police seek info after man hurt in home fire caused by Roman candle ignited disabled man’s house BY KAYLA ROBINS a home and severely injured a near the intersection of Jor- PHOTO PROVIDED A 47-year-old man suffered smoke inhalation and burns when a [email protected] disabled man. dan Street, said Ken Bell, pub- A group of people reported- lic information officer for Roman candle was shot into his home from a car driving down Curtis Investigators are seeking in- ly in a small black or dark Sumter County Sheriff’s Of- Drive on Jan. 1. formation on a New Year’s sedan drove down Curtis fice. Day fireworks celebration in Drive about noon on Jan. 1 A Roman candle landed the attic, Bell said. able to get out of the home,” Sumter that turned tragic shooting fireworks out of the next to the home, causing “There was a person inside he said. when someone shot a Roman windows of their moving ve- flames to climb up the side of who, because of a disability, candle from a car that ignited hicle, resulting in a house fire the structure and spread into was on oxygen and was un- SEE BLAZE, PAGE A11 Clarendon Lady of silver, man of pearl senator wants option to start school earlier Bill would let boards choose as early as 2nd Monday in August

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If one Sumter County lawmaker has his way, public schools may start earli- er next year. District 36 State Sen. Kevin Johnson introduced legislation to year’s South Carolina General Assembly that would allow school boards to choose an opening date for students to be as “early as the second Monday in August.” The provision in Senate Bill 823, also sponsored by JOHNSON state Sen. Mike Fanning, D-Great Falls, would take effect next year. PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM “I was on the school board for 12 The Charleston Silver Lady, also known as Dawn Corley, is seen at The Silver Pearl in Bishopville on Tuesday afternoon. years, and I just really feel that those types of decisions are best to be made by the school board,” Johnson said. Bishopville shop features items from The Manning Democrat said starting earlier or later may be better suited the Charleston Silver Lady, Pearl Fryar for certain areas of the state. Myrtle Beach, for example, may like to start BY KAYLA ROBINS where patrons can admire and buy later still so high school students can [email protected] an array of pieces in her collection, continue summer jobs and “help finish from silver candelabras to knives out the tourism season, so starting Bishopville’s newest Main Street with porcelain handles to fabric earlier may not work for them like it shop is shining silver, pearl and por- with her own painted flowers. may work for my district in Clarendon celain. “I love watching these things pass County.” The Silver Pearl has been open for from generation to generation, but I Districts may like the appeal of an business since December, but Tues- don’t want it to pass without the in- earlier start date so the entire first se- day marked a special occasion when formation about it,” Corley said. mester can be completed, including both namesakes of the collectibles “It’s so much more personal than testing, so students can go on winter and antiques gift shop were on hand people realize. It’s like your neck- break and not have to study for final to talk about their work with shop- lace, your ring, your purse, those exams. The Charleston Silver Lady poses for a pers. Johnson and Fanning also proposed portrait at the shop Tuesday. Dawn Corley visited the store SEE SILVER PEARL, PAGE A11 changes to the South Carolina 1976 law that made a “uniform start date for public schools” to allow for what would be next year’s possible early starts. Senate Bill 826 would delete lan- Sumter County gets positive audit guage requiring the start date for pub- lic schools to be “not before the third Monday in August, except for schools Report also shows $4M County’s 2017 audit report, which previous year. operating on a year-round modified also showed a $4 million increase in Sumter County ended the fiscal school calendar.” increase by staying under the municipality’s net position, or year with a positive difference of The code would still require 190 days value. $800,000 in general funds after col- of school a year and three professional budget during fiscal year Webster Roger LLP, the auditing lecting $51.8 million in revenue and development days for teachers, which BY ADRIENNE SARVIS agency, reported the county ended spending approximately $51 mil- may be make-up inclement weather [email protected] the fiscal year with a net position — lion. days. a combined value of the county’s Nearly $24 million of the county’s The bills are being examined by the An unmodified opinion is not the assets and deductions — of $80.4 Senate Committee on Education. only positive result in Sumter million, $3.9 million more than the SEE AUDIT, PAGE A11

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BY SHARRON HALEY nary results of the autopsy could be added. “The Clarendon County Sher- their arrival. Special to The Sumter Item released as early as next week, Mock iff’s Office also had deputies on scene Four fire engines and 20 firefighters added. to .” responded from Clarendon County, GABLE — An early morning fire Clarendon County Fire Chief Fran- Richbourg said her department was Richbourg said. Wednesday claimed the life of a ces Richbourg said Wilson’s body was dispatched to the call around 8:40 a.m. “We also received mutual aid from 65-year-old Gable man. found inside the home near the after a passerby called in the fire. Sumter County and the Olanta Fire Clarendon County Deputy Coroner home’s rear entrance. “I believe the person saw heavy Station,” she added. “They brought Bucky Mock identified the deceased as Richbourg said she called in the fo- smoke and was traveling that way water to us, and we appreciate their Lawrence Wilson, who lived in the rensic team from the State Law En- when they saw the fire and called it help.” doublewide mobile home alone. forcement Division to assist in the in- in,” she said. “The caller said they Richbourg said that Wednesday’s Mock said an autopsy was held at vestigation. could see a lot of fire inside the struc- fire fatality was the first of the new the Medical University of South Caro- “I asked for SLED’s help due to the ture.” year for Clarendon County, which lina on Thursday to determine the degree of damage to the evidence and Firefighters reported that the matched the number of fire deaths the exact cause of Wilson’s death. Prelimi- since there was a fatality,” Richbourg structure was “well-involved” on county had for the entire 2017 year.

Pedestrian, 7, seriously injured Flood victim has mixed emotions in -and-run about new home she qualified for on U.S. 15 South BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected] BY KAYLA ROBINS [email protected] In November and December, Sumter resident Barbara Harris was upset. A 7-year-old boy was seriously Earlier this week, she was beyond injured in a hit-and-run Wednes- upset. day evening, officials said. A flood-damage victim from the his- South Carolina Highway Pa- toric 1,000-year flood in October 2015, trol Lance Cpl. David Jones said Harris had finally signed a contract the boy was struck in the road- with a nonprofit agency for a new way and that the vehicle drove home to be built for her 20 months away from the incident, which later on June 7 of last year. occurred at U.S. 15 South near Officials with the St. Bernard Proj- Cockerill Road about 6:35 p.m. on ect, a nonprofit disaster relief organi- Wednesday. zation that repairs and builds homes The child was airlifted to Pal- for qualified residents, had determined metto Health Richland in Co- Harris' original home couldn't be re- lumbia with serious injuries. paired to proper standards. As a senior It is not yet known what led up with limited income, Harris qualified to and caused the collision, for a free newly constructed home, ac- Jones said. cording to Mark Smith, the agency's Troopers have since located program manager for South Carolina. the vehicle involved in the inci- The agency told Harris at the time dent and are processing identify- she signed her contract that her newly ing information, Jones said, but built 890-square-foot, two-bedroom anyone with information is still home would be completed in an esti- asked to contact SCHP. Persons mated 90 days. can also call 1-800-768-1506 or Fast-forward seven months to today, Crime Stoppers at and after numerous delays Harris is 1-888-CRIMESC (274-6372). Call- still living with her two dogs — Blaze ers can remain anonymous and and Buttons — at the Travelers Inn & may receive a cash reward. Suites, at the intersection of Broad Street and U.S. 521. However, her week- ly hotel room costs have been covered by various agencies since her stay began. S.C. considers After meeting with The Sumter Item on Nov. 1 to express her frustrations, she was told by Smith her home would BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM using electric chair be completed by Nov. 22. Barbara Harris stands outside the front door of her soon-to-be-completed new home However, Harris and her two dogs on Charles Street on Wednesday. were still in their hotel room for for executions Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. the end of the month. He said he understands Harris' frus- COLUMBIA (AP) — South Car- Earlier this week, Harris, 74, contact- Harris said she's still upset the house tration but feels good about the quality olina lawmakers are considering ed the newspaper again saying she was hasn't been completed yet, and her new of home she's getting. allowing inmates to be electrocut- fed up with the process and hadn't been home will be a downsize of about 150 "We understand being out of your ed when they face execution. out to see the new home's construction, square feet. home for an extended period of time is Lawmakers discussed two pro- at 7 Charles St., since early December. "But, my mother always told me, 'If difficult," Smith said. "However, we feel posals Wednesday to allow the At that time, the house was still just a you don't have anything nice to say, really good about the house. It's been state to resume executions after framed structure, she said. don't say anything at all,'" Harris said. built with additional strapping to make its supply of lethal injection After taking the 3-mile drive from "I really will be glad to get into the it more resilient in case of a future di- drugs expired in 2013. the hotel to Charles Street on Wednes- house though, where I can be comfort- saster. The foundation is a concrete Senators discussed one propos- day, Harris said she was somewhat able." slab. We feel good that while this home al to keep secret the names of pleasantly surprised that her new The new home is valued at $87,665. may have taken a little longer to build, companies that provide drugs for home is just about finished. The white When contacted Thursday, Smith it's something that will last a long time executions. Companies that make exterior siding is up, walls are up, said new home construction isn't an for Ms. Barbara." the drugs have refused to sell flooring is in place, and even three ceil- easy process and construction crews A former travel nurse by trade, Har- them because of fears of legal ing fans were installed just this week. ran into numerous hitches along the ris said she'll be thankful to cook in her challengers, protests and bad Two construction workers were on site way with Harris' home. Those delays own home and for other things. publicity. at the time, working on the new kitch- included damaged water lines, where "Hey, it's a new house; so I will work Senators did not vote Wednes- en's cabinets. She said Smith told her the home extends to Charles Street, up some enthusiasm," Harris said. "I'm day. this week the home should be ready by which the City of Sumter had to repair. happy the dogs get to go home."

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Tim Pawlenty. hard sell last week from Presi- concern for his wife’s health. The former governor, the most dent Donald Trump, who gave Now the possibility looms of a recent Republican to be elect- Cramer and his wife a person- primary race between four- ed statewide in Minnesota, is al tour of the West Wing and term Rep. Jim Renacci and in- considered a top candidate for used the gilded luster of the vestor and author J. D. Vance, the seat Democrat Al Franken newly renovated Oval Office to a contest that could leave the said he would give up last entreat Cramer to challenge nominee hobbled. month amid allegations of sex- popular Democratic Sen. Heidi Ohio and North Dakota are ual harassment. Heitkamp. among the 10 states that Former Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, It didn’t work: Cramer Trump won in 2016 that have appointed to fill the seat until turned down Trump, who had Democrats running for re-elec- a special election in November, AP FILE PHOTO also called him about the race tion. Republicans hold a 51-to- was sworn in last week. North Dakota state Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, speaks in Bismarck, last fall. 49 edge in the Senate, a margin In North Dakota, Cramer North Dakota, in 2016. Cramer said Thursday he won’t run for U.S. It’s the latest in a string of narrowed last month by Ala- had been viewed as the lone Senate, depriving Republicans of the candidate many saw as the par- complications for Senate Re- bama Democrat Doug Jones’ Republican capable of mount- ty’s best chance to unseat vulnerable Democratic Sen. 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BY GERRY SHIH dependent congregations like Associated Press the Golden Lampstand. Mil- lions of Christians, Buddhists BEIJING — Authorities in and Muslims also worship in northern China's coal country state-sanctioned assemblies. this week demolished a well- But the surging popularity of known Christian mega-church, non-state-approved churches underscoring long-standing has raised the ire of local au- tensions between religious thorities, wary of any threats groups and the officially atheis- to the party's rigid political and tic Communist Party. social control. Witnesses and overseas activ- Freedom of religion is tech- ists say paramilitary People's nically guaranteed under Chi- Armed Police forces used exca- na's constitution, so local au- vators and dynamite on Tues- thorities are often seen as using THE ASSOCIATED PRESS day to destroy the Golden technicalities to attack unregis- The Golden Lampstand Church is seen in Linfen in northern China’s Shanxi Province. Witnesses and over- Lampstand Church in the city tered churches. Charges of seas activists say paramilitary troops known as the People’s Armed Police used excavators and dynamite of Linfen in Shanxi province. land or building violations and on Tuesday to destroy the Golden Lampstand Church, a Christian mega-church that clashed with the gov- ChinaAid, a U.S.-based Chris- disturbing the peace are among ernment. tian advocacy group, said local the most common. authorities planted explosives The state-run Global Times by heavy machinery. In this image taken in an underground worship newspaper, citing an unidenti- He later heard, but did not from video, people hall to demolish the building, fied local official, reported witness, a loud explosion, the stand amid the which was built with nearly $3 Wednesday the official reason pastor said. remains of the million in contributions from for the demolition was that it The Golden Lampstand Golden Lampstand local worshippers in one of did not hold the necessary per- Church was built by husband Church. China's poorest regions. mits. and wife evangelists Wang CHINA AID VIA AP The church, with a congrega- Religious groups must regis- Xiaoguang and Yang Rongli as tion of more than 50,000, has ter with local religious affairs a permanent home for their fol- long clashed with the govern- authorities under Chinese law, lowers. ment. Hundreds of police and the report said. The church The couple had been preach- hired thugs smashed the was illegally constructed near- ing around Linfen since 1992, church and seized Bibles in an ly a decade ago in violation of establishing congregations in earlier crackdown in 2009 that building codes, it said. improvised spaces such as fac- ended with church leaders re- Pictures distributed by Chi- tory dormitories and green- ceiving long prison sentences. naAid showed the church's houses. At the time, church leaders steeple and cross toppled in a While authorities did not were charged with illegally oc- large pile of rubble. block the church's construc- cupying farmland and disturb- A local pastor at a nearby tion, they later cracked down. ing traffic order by getting to- church, who spoke on condi- The couple and other church gether, according to state tion of anonymity, said he saw leaders were sentenced to pris- media. large numbers of paramilitary on on charges including illegal- There are an estimated 60 police on Tuesday blanketing ly occupying agricultural land million Christians in China, the area around the church, and assembling a crowd to dis- many of whom worship in in- which was being taken apart rupt traffic. It’s toxic to base your human value on what you own s best I remember, it began chicken is cruel and Maybe my was my chance to teach us a different way to live. It’s not the day Mark brought his unusual punishment, regain the recess throne. wrong to want nice things or have nice new football to Zolfo Springs and I caved every It worked like a charm. Mark’s foot- things. It is toxic to base your human Elementary. Suddenly, he time. ball was forgotten, and we played base- value on what you own. Awas the most popular boy in first The agony of recess ball (or a first-grade version of it) all That’s why the Apostle Paul said to grade. I had previously held the title (at continued. Mark was through recess. Once again, I was the us, “I know both how to make do with least, in my memory), but Mark the king of the play- king. little, and I know how make do with a usurped my position. All the kids gath- ground, and I was a Aren’t you glad we grow out of such lot. In any and all circumstances, I ered around Mark at recess. He was has been. It was a long childish thinking? Aren’t you glad no have learned the secret of contentment the new king of the playground. Clay fall and winter. adult is ever envious? Aren’t you glad — whether well fed or hungry, whether I went home that afternoon and de- Smith Spring came, the or- adults don’t compete with each other? in abundance or in need. I can do all manded my mother buy me a new foot- ange trees were in Aren’t you glad no one measures self- things through Him who strengthens ball. I wanted to reclaim my position, bloom, and it was worth based on possession compari- me.” and I was sure a new football would do baseball season. Mama in a spurt of son? Your worth is not based on what you it. My mother was old school. You generosity bought me a baseball. I’m Reality is we compare the size of our have, but who you have. If you have could threaten to hold your breath not sure why. We lived a mile from the houses, the newness of our cars and Jesus, you have everything you need. until she gave into your demands, and nearest neighbors, so there was no one achievements of our children. Adults Is it time for you to get off the com- she would briskly say “Go right ahead. to throw it to. My dog Moe just ran off haven’t come that far from recess. parison treadmill and be content with I’m cooking fried chicken tonight, and with it when I threw it to him. Salvation, among many other things, Jesus? your brother will get both legs.” Ma- Lying in bed that night, it hit me: I means you no longer have to play the Clay Smith is the lead pastor of Alice nipulating a kid with threats of fried could bring my baseball to school! comparison game. Jesus comes to Drive Baptist Church in Sumter.

New Testament Lighthouse Center, will speak. Male chorus anniversary cel- CHURCH NEWS Church, 1114 Boulevard Road, ebration at 4 p.m. announces: St. James AME Church, 180 W. Church Women United of the 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday, Jan. 20 — Gospel Fulton Manning Road, Pine- Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad singing at 6 p.m. featuring Greater Sumter area announc- * Saturday — Knitting Hearts wood, announces: St. Ext., announces: Journey 4 Jesus and others. es: will meet from 10 a.m. until * Sunday, Jan. 21 — The * Wednesday-Friday, Jan. * Thursday, Jan. 18 — Annual noon. International Bible 132nd anniversary of the 17-19 — Prophetic Encounter business meeting and wor- teacher Dr. Peter Wyns will Pine Grove AME Church, 41 church will be celebrated at 2018 will be held at 7 nightly. ship service at 4:30 p.m. at speak. All ladies of all ages Pine Grove Road, Rembert, 2 p.m. The Rev. Jose Lazona, Speakers as follow: Wednes- Mount Zion Missionary Bap- are invited. A love offering announces: of New Hope AME Church, day, Infuser Bishop L. McKen- tist Church, 325 W. Fulton St. will be received. Knitting * Saturday, Jan. 20 — Lay- will speak. ney; Thursday, Prophetess The Rev. Jody Foster, of Hearts is a community-wide, man’s annual gospel singing Stephanie Genwright; and Wedgefield Presbyterian multi-cultural women’s min- Friday, Bishop Alvin Stewart. program at 6:30 p.m. featur- St. James United Methodist Church (New Harmony Pres- istry. Visit knittingheartsmin- ing all of the choirs of the bytery) will speak. istry.wordpress.com. Church, 720 Broad St., an- church as well as a surprise nounces: Walker’s Chapel Freewill Baptist group. * Monday — Dr. Martin Lu- Church, 99 Walter Ave., an- First Baptist Missionary Church, Mount Olive AME Church, 2738 ther King Jr. day of celebra- nounces: 219 S. Washington St., an- Woodrow Road, announces: Reid Chapel AME Church, 1008 tion “Standing on the Promis- * Saturday — Gospel singing nounces: * Sunday, Jan. 21 — The Dibert St., announces: es” at 2 p.m. Ernest A. Finney at 6 p.m. featuring the Heri- * Sunday, Jan. 21 — The ninth 148th anniversary of the * Monday — MLK Celebration III, solicitor for the Third Ju- tage Quartet, Burning Bridg- pastoral anniversary of Pas- church will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Elder Lee McElveen, dicial Circuit, will speak. es ministry and Pastor Nat tor George P. Windley Jr. will during the 10:30 a.m. wor- of Calvary Christian Outreach * Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 — and Carleen Brown. be held at 12:45 p.m. The Rev. ship. Telley Gadson, pastor of St. Mark UME Church of Taylors, will speak. Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynch- burg, announces: Largest Display in Sumter of Friendship Missionary Baptist * Sunday — Gospel Fest 2018 Church, 182 S. Pike East, an- gospel singing featuring the nounces: Singing Cousins and other Ceramic and Tile Products! * Friday-Saturday, Jan. 19-20 guests. — Ministers class of Chris- tian Ethics, sponsored by the Sumter Baptist M&E Associa- Mount Zion Enrichment Center, See Our New Display tion Congress of Christian 315 W. Fulton St., announces: Education will be held from 6 * Friday, Jan. 26 — Morris Col- NEW SAMPLES & to 9 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. lege National Alumni Associ- to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. ation Hall of Fame Gala at STYLES JUST ARRIVED! 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and proceeds support Green Hill Missionary Baptist scholarships for deserving FREE ESTIMATES Church, 1260 Green Hill students at Morris College. Church Road, Alcolu, an- Call Altoya Felder-Deas, di- & FINANCING nounces: rector of alumni affairs, at * Sunday, Jan. 28 — Tag team (803) 934-3167 for more de- worship service at 3 p.m. tails. Prophetess Rhonda W. Goins and Evangelist Lakisha Whitaker will speak. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist DIXIE CARPETS Church, 325 Fulton St., an- nounces: 1255 N. Lafayette • Sumter • 775-4391 Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets * Sunday — Pastor apprecia- 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday • 8:30am - 12:30pm Saturday at Bethesda Church of God, tion at 10:45 a.m. THE SUMTER ITEM NATION FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 | A5 Poverty, segregation persist in U.S. schools

WASHINGTON (AP) — Too often, create incentives for states to adopt U.S. Education low-income, black and Latino students equitable funding systems, to ensure Secretary Betsy end up in schools with crumbling adequate funding for students with DeVos speaks during walls, old textbooks and unqualified disabilities and to increase federal a dinner hosted by teachers, according to a report re- funding to supplement local dollars the Washington leased Thursday by the U.S. Commis- for school districts that are under- Policy Center in sion on Civil Rights. funded. Bellevue, The commission said inequities are "The reality is that the United States Washington. The U.S. caused by the fact that schools are does not offer the educational oppor- Commission on Civil most funded with state and local tax tunity that is consistent with our ide- Rights is calling for a dollars. More than 92 percent of fund- als," commission chairwoman Cathe- boost in federal ing comes from nonfederal sources, rine Lhamon told the AP. "That's ap- education spending, according to the Education Depart- palling, and it's dangerous, and all of changing school ment. us need for it to change." funding models and The resulting imbalance renders Education Department spokeswom- investing in housing. "the education available to millions of an Liz Hill said the commission's find- American public school students pro- ings underscore the need for reform. foundly unequal," the commission Promoting charter schools, voucher AP FILE PHOTO said. programs and other forms of school For instance, the authors said, 33 choice are key goals of Education Sec- percent of high schools with high retary Betsy DeVos. black and Latino enrollment offer cal- "This is further proof that too many culus, compared with 56 percent of children, simply because of where high schools with low black and Lati- they live, are forced to attend schools no student populations. Nationwide, that do not provide an equitable edu- 48 percent of schools offer the rigor- cation," Hill said in a statement. "Sec- gers University. Baker said that states they are needed." ous math course. retary DeVos has made clear her mis- should do a better job in raising edu- But Eric Hanushek, a fellow at the On average, school districts spend sion is to ensure every child has the cation funding and in equalizing Hoover Institution of Stanford Univer- around $11,000 per student each year, opportunity to attend a school that of- spending among school districts. He sity, disagrees. but the highest-poverty districts re- fers an excellent education that meets also called for a greater federal role in "Money is not the secret recipe," Ha- ceive an average of $1,200 less per their individual needs." making sure that less-affluent states nushek said. "How much is spent on child than the least-poor districts, Whether channeling more money to that need additional education fund- schools is not as important as how the while districts serving the largest schools in underserved communities ing get it. money is spent." For instance, he said, numbers of minority students get will help improve the quality of edu- "Having federal money can help simply increasing the salaries of all about $2,000 less than those serving cation is a subject of academic debate. states that cannot help themselves, teachers in a high-need school district the fewest students of color, according "Money matters. If you don't have it, and federal pressure can encourage won't have as much of an impact as to the study. you cannot spend it," said Bruce states to do the right thing, to raise identifying high-performing teachers The authors called on Congress to Baker, a professor of education at Rut- enough resources and put them where and increasing their salaries.

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Frank Palmieri, CRM Pastor Keith Getz Worship 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Greater St. Paul Church www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org Sunday School: 9:00 am 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Church DirectorySun. 8:00 and 12:00 Noon Founder Bishop W.T. English Assembly of God Thur. Bible Study 10:30 am Sunday School - 10:30 am African Methodist Confession: Sat. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday Holy Communion: 12:00 pm Presbyterian PCA First Assembly of God Salem Missionary Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship - 11:30 am Episcopal 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 320 West Fulton Street Wed. 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Church School 9:00 am Sunday School: 10 am Sun. 9:15 - 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Presbyterian USA Sun. Church Service 10:00 am www.yourbethel.org Tues. Bible Study 11:00 am Baptist - Southern (in Spanish) [email protected] Sumter Bible Church First Presbyterian Church Wed. Bible Study 6:00 pm Confession: Sat. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Grace Baptist Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter of Sumter 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Trinity United Methodist Church 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) Dr. Stephen Williams 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Sunday School 10:00 am (803) 773-3814 • [email protected] [email protected] Church of Christ Rev. Joseph James, Jr. Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Rev. Nick Cheek DON’T S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Blended Worship 8:45 am Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm “Classes for all ages” 9:30 am Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Plaza Church of Christ Sunday School 9:45 am Hospitality & Fellowship WAIT! Wed. 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MH370. pace. for the plane, a year after the sensors, will be dispatched to "I feel very happy but at Underwater wreck hunter "There are no guarantees official search by Malaysia, map the seabed at a faster the same time very panicky David Mearns said the new in a search of this type. How- Australia and China in the pace. Plunkett said the un- whether it can be found or search takes into account ever, notwithstanding that southern Indian Ocean was derwater drones can cover not. Now it's back to four oceanographic models used uncertainty, this upcoming called off. 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PHOTOS PROVIDED Sasha-Rose is a 1-year-old female Great Pyrenees/Labrador mix. She is current on all vaccinations, has been spayed and tested negative for heartworms. She knows her name and some basic commands. She is a very smart dog who learns quickly and is gentle. If you think this is the girl for you, please submit your adoption application online at www.ASecond- ChanceAnimalShelter.com. Badger is a 10-month- old male domestic short-hair . He is current on all vacci- nations, has been neutered and tested negative for feline leukemia and AIDS. Badger loves to sit in your lap while getting PHOTO PROVIDED his back rubbed. Stop More than one ton of steaming oysters were consumed at a previous St. Matthias Oyster Roast. Get all the by the shelter today oysters you can eat Jan. 20. to see him and the rest of his siblings. Stop by Tuesday through Saturday St. Matthias Oyster Roast from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway fundraiser will be Jan. 20 (U.S. 301). from throughout South Caro- chase your tickets because Don’t wait to buy lina and other states to visit the annual event is also an with friends they may only annual sell-out. tickets for event see at this one event each year. that always sells out “We have people and busi- Every Auto-owners policy comes with a local agent! BY SHARRON HALEY nesses who mail us a check Special to The Sumter Item each year and pick up their tickets at the gate,” she said. We’re more than a one insurance store. SUMMERTON — It’s that “Some of the people we don’t We have multiple companies to help get the time of year again … time for know, but they know people the St. Matthias Oyster Roast. there. It’s a lot of fun, and the best insurance for your needs. The annual fundraiser for food is wonderful.” Some include: the St. Matthias Montessori The St. Matthias Oyster Preschool will be held on Jan. Roast may sell out of tickets, 20 at Roger Flowers’ Tomato but there will be no shortage Shed on K.W. Hodge Road off of oysters. U.S. 301 South between Ram In past years, patrons have CLARENDON Bay and Summerton. consumed more than a ton of “It’s a time for everyone to oysters, catfish stew contain- HALL get together and have a good ing more than 70 pounds of time,” said Johnnie Herring, catfish, several barbecued who restarted the event 13 pigs and gallons of soup, cole Preschool through years ago after a brief hiatus. slaw, banana pudding and 12th Grade “Everyone enjoys the food enough drinks to keep every- and fellowship.” one hydrated. Home and Auto Guide One The annual oyster roast Tickets are $40 each. Con- (803) 485-3550 began more than a half cen- tact Johnnie or Caroline Her- (churches) and more. tury ago when leaders of the ring or Bubba Davis at (803) Like us on church which included Her- 435-4032 for your ticket(s). Stop by today and let us help you. ring’s wife, Caroline’s, father, Don’t wait too long to pur- WWW.CLARENDONHALL.25* the late Dr. Marion Davis, began the event to raise NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING money for the church. A public hearing will be held by Clarendon County Council “We can’t thank everyone at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2018 in the Council enough for pitching in and Chambers of the Clarendon County Administration Building helping,” said Caroline Her- located at 411 Sunset Drive in Manning, SC regarding the ring. Her brother Bubba following proposed amendment to the Unified Development Davis is one of the event’s Code: Ordinance #2018-01 amending UDC Article X Code biggest supporters. “The gen- Compliance Process, Section 103 - Penalties. Documents Jeffords IInsurance Agency erosity of the community and 40J N. Mill StA • Manning • 803-433-0060 businesses who contribute related to Ordinance #2018-01 are available for public food and purchase tickets is inspection in the Clarendon County Planning Commission office outstanding.” located at 411 Sunset Drive in Manning, SC, or you may Caroline said people come direct inquiries by telephone to 803-435-8672. A8 A8 | FRIDAY,THE CLARENDON JANUARY 12,SUN 2018 CLARENDONCLASSIFIEDS SUN FRIDAY, THE JANUARY SUMTER 12, ITEM2018 Fix healthy soups for your family in January

here are lots of healthier lifestyle is a lot BRUNSWICK STEW good reasons to easier than actually putting your resolutions to practice, (8 1-cup servings) eat soup during it’s a good idea to look for 6 cups low-fat, low sodium T help and encouragement January, National Soup chicken broth wherever you can find it 1 1/2 pound boneless, cooked Month. Soup warms the when preparing your soup chicken breast body during the cold meals. One place to look is a 2 large onions, chopped housewares store, kitchen 2 cups cut okra days of January and Feb- shop or chef’s catalog be- 4 cups fresh chopped tomatoes ruary, but it also warms cause buying just a few piec- or 32 ounces canned es of low-cost kitchen equip- tomatoes the heart and soul. ment can help you prepare 1 cup lima beans healthier meals. Here are 2 medium potatoes, diced It’s simple, and it’s the ul- some ideas: 1 cup frozen corn timate comfort food — al- • When preparing meals 1 teaspoon salt, ground pepper ways a wel- with non-stick pans, you can and sugar come change reduce the amount of oil after the hol- needed for cooking. Then Combine all ingredients in a iday frenzy. use a vegetable oil spray large stockpot and simmer, un- And for rather than bottled oil need- covered, until the vegetables those who ed for cooking to reduce cal- are tender, about 25 minutes. made New ories from fat. Year’s reso- • Remember, too, that BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP lutions to along with healthier food (10 1 1/2-cup servings) Nancy eat lighter, about the same number of to read the label. You can choices, adding or increasing 1 pound dried black-eyed Harrison soup can be calories and milligrams of offset this by adding rice, physical activity is an impor- peas a healthy, sodium. For example, if a pasta or potatoes. tant component of living a 4 slices bacon, chopped in RETIRED guilt-free an- serving of soup has 100 calo- If your favorite accompa- healthy lifestyle. Simply 1-inch pieces CLEMSON swer to the ries, it should have only 100 niment to soup is a grilled walking for 30 minutes five 1 medium onion, chopped EXTENSION question, to 200 mg of sodium. Most cheese sandwich, use whole- days a week will help you 1 cup celery, chopped AGENT “What’s for national brands contain 600 grain bread and low-fat or trim your physique and pro- 1 tablespoon flour supper?” or more milligrams of sodi- fat-free cheese. vide some weight-bearing ex- 2 quarts of water Here are um for that amount. It pays Because resolving to live a ercise that bones need. 1 medium tomato, chopped some ideas for making your 1 small dried red pepper soup recipes healthier: 2 cloves garlic, minced • Make sure you’re using low-sodium broth or bouil- Sort the black-eyed peas lon cubes; otherwise, you’ll add a considerable amount and wash well. Place in a large of sodium to your recipes. stockpot, cover with water, • Instead of using cream and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 for cream soups, consider minutes. Cover and soak over- adding pureed white beans, LAKESIDE night. Fry the bacon in a non- mashed potatoes or silken THE GOOD LIFE ON LAKES MARION, MOULTRIE AND WATEREE stick sauce pan until crisp. Re- tofu. These ingredients add move the bacon and drain well a creamy texture without all on paper towels. Discard the the saturated fat of real pan drippings. Saute the onion cream. Or simply substitute and celery in the same sauce- DEADLINE fat-free milk. pan until they are translucent. • Wherever possible, add Remove them from the pan more vegetables or beans to DEADLINE: JANUARY 22, 2018 and set aside. Next, brown the your soup recipes or even to flour in the pan, stirring con- canned soups. These foods stantly until it is golden brown. add variety, color and tex- Drain the black-eyed peas. ture along with fiber and Add all ingredients to the important nutrients. stockpot and cook over low • When purchasing canned TO ADVERTISE CALL heat about 2 1/2 hours or until soups, select those that are the peas are done, stirring oc- lower in sodium per serving. casionally. Ideally, it’s good to choose 803.774.1200803 77 4 120000 canned soups that have ClarendonTHE Sun DEADLINE CLASSIFIEDS 56&4DAY 11AM LEGAL NOTICES RENTALS

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BY LAUREN SAUSSER "My husband got the letter," opening in rural Berkeley The Post and Courier of Charleston she remembered. "He took the County. children to Walmart and got me Maybe, she thought. But she ST. STEPHEN — In her little a Doctor Barbie and came to knew nothing about St. Ste- brick office building, on the the school with Doctor Barbie phen. hallway wall next to a handful and my acceptance letter. We "It's a ghost town," she soon of exam rooms, Sarah Brown were just shocked and amazed." found out. keeps a framed record of "The She turned 40 while in medi- Only 1,700 people live in St. Legend of Old Doc Brown." cal school and took classes at Stephen, according to the 2010 The old Hank Snow song has MUSC alongside some of her census count. While Berkeley become her mantra, an adopted former chemistry students. County, with its 211,000 resi- philosophy about practicing "My dad drove me to MUSC dents, has become one of the medicine. every day while I was in med fastest-growing counties in the He was just an old country school, picked me up after Carolinas, the population in St. doctor classes and drove me home so I Stephen has remained virtually In a little Kentucky town could spend those two hours a unchanged for decades. More Fame and fortune had passed day to study," she recalled. than one-third of its residents him by Her mother cooked her chil- live below the poverty line. But we never saw him frown dren dinner every night for Nearly 60 percent are black. Swap "little Kentucky town" seven years while Brown com- Brown bought her practice in for rural Berkeley County, and pleted four years of medical 2006 and moved to nearby Alvin the 1955 ballad could have been school and another three years a year later. The Browns paid written about Sarah Brown. of residency training in family cash for their small farmstead, Her practice, North Berkeley medicine. where they raise dogs and grow Family Care, is located an hour "It was really, really hard," figs, peaches and pears. northwest of Charleston on the she said. "It was a very difficult "It's my joy," said her hus- northern edge of Francis Mari- thing to do." band, David, a forester and a on National Forest. The office is For five years following her bluegrass fiddler. independent and unaffiliated residency training, Brown prac- The Browns have no inten- with any hospital system. ticed medicine with Palmetto tion of leaving their farm, but Brown employs 10 people and Primary Care Physicians in David admitted that his wife treats thousands of patients a POST AND COURIER Summerville. But she needed needs to retire. Her own cardiol- year, but makes very little Dr. Sarah Brown, who is an independent practitioner, would like to re- back surgery in 1998 and "basi- ogist, worried about that life- money. At 66, she wants to re- tire but can’t find a replacement to take care of her patients. cally lost everything." long heart condition, demanded tire. But she can't figure out She eventually decided she it. how. didn't like the pace set by the "She doesn't seem able to let it "I would have retired a year small, independent health care in my heart all my life. I felt like large doctors' group. So she left. go until she can sell it," David ago if I could have," Brown said. provider is just very difficult." it was a miracle that I was "I want to take care of the said. "She can't stand the idea of "I just have to find someone This makes Sarah Brown one alive." people I see. I want to work with just closing the doors." who can take care of these peo- of the last country doctors. Her family eventually moved them and be their doctor for State leaders have long identi- ple." "It's sort of like a mission to Summerville, and Brown life. I'm not a speedy doctor. I'm fied that primary care doctors According to census data, field, to be here, for me," she graduated from Summerville just a real thorough doctor." are leaving rural South Caroli- more than 1.5 million South said. "I knew I would probably High School in 1969. She studied Her patients attest to that. na. Lawmakers have invested in Carolinians live in rural parts never make any money." biology at Clemson University, Sam Cooper, 77, visits her loan payback programs and of the state. But by the state's Brown was born in 1951 with with the intention of applying practice in St. Stephen at least telemedicine technology to im- last count, fewer than 10 inde- a congenital heart defect. to medical school but said she once every three months. prove access in these under- pendent family physicians still "I had a large ventricular sep- "chickened out at the very last "It's lovely," he said. "You feel served areas. But none of these operate solo practices in rural tum defect that probably should minute" and became a science right at home." programs have completely South Carolina. Between 2007 have ended my life by the time I teacher instead. Calvin Witherspoon, 80, solved the shortage. and 2015, their ranks dropped was about 12," she said. "That's "I thought maybe I could just drives 20 miles from Jamestown Meanwhile, hospital systems by half. what my parents were told." teach school, and that would be to see Dr. Brown. At Dr. Brown's in urban parts of the state keep Their numbers will likely Her father worked for the enough," she said. office, it's different, he said. getting bigger, and rural hospi- continue to decline. The S.C. Of- Navy at the American Embassy For many years, it was. "They appreciate you com- tals keep closing. fice of Healthcare Workforce in Rome. Her family traveled She married, had two chil- ing." Adams, the CEO of the S.C. found 67 percent of all self-em- widely throughout Europe until dren, then divorced. When she Leola Spencer, 92, who lives Office of Rural Health, conced- ployed, independent family doc- Brown went into heart failure met a man named David Brown in nearby Pineville, said her son ed that these trends aren't tors in rural parts of the state during a trip to the Alps. Her in 1982 and married him two asked her to move to New York unique to South Carolina. But are older than 60. parents knew she would require years later, she eventually real- and live with him. he worried about what they Simply put, this way of prac- heart surgery, so they returned ized she didn't want to teach "No," she told him. "They mean for residents in rural ticing medicine — of hanging a to the United States. anymore. don't have a doctor like Dr. areas. shingle on Main Street, of mak- Her family spent the next “I was teaching chemistry at Brown.'" How can South Carolina ing house calls, of spending any three years in Indiana while Summerville High School and After Brown left Palmetto leaders ensure that large hospi- real length of time with patients Brown remained on a waiting just said, 'You know what? I Primary Care, she worked at a tal systems won't pass over pa- — has been largely relegated to list for open heart surgery. need to do what God wanted me pain clinic in Charleston for a tients in these isolated commu- history books and black-and- There simply weren't many hos- to do, and I need to go to med year — the one year of her life nities? white movies. pitals or doctors who performed school.’” during which she said she made "I don't have the simple an- "That worked 50 years ago. the procedure 60 years ago. Brown took the MCAT and a lot of money — but quit that swer to that," Adams said, "but I'm not sure it works all that When Brown finally received applied for a spot at the Medical practice eventually, too. that's what keeps me up at well now," said Graham Adams, the surgery she needed, she de- University of South Carolina. Then, Brown heard about an night." CEO of the S.C. Office of Rural veloped a staph infection that Health. 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he most disappointed ing attempts to govern. He people in America sees, behind Trump’s tweets this past week must and tantrums, “a White Tbe those Trump exe- House that is briskly pursu- crators who opened their ing its goals: the shift in our Amazon package only to find Pakistan policy, the shift in that the copy of “Fire and our offshore drilling policy, Fury’’ they had ordered was the fruition of our ISIS poli- subtitled cy, the nomination for judge- “The Allied ships and the formation of Bombing of policies on infrastructure, Germany, DACA, North Korea and 1942-1945.’’ trade.’’ It’s a well-re- Trump’s opening up to cam- garded 2009 eras his White House meeting volume by with congressional leaders of University of both parties on immigration Michael Toronto his- may have been an attempt to Barone torian Ran- counter the picture Wolff dall Hansen, presents. The president who is surely seemed knowledgeable about grateful for the unanticipated the issues and respectful in royalties. eliciting and listening to the But it’s not the red meat the views of others. customers were looking for- He also seemed to be accept- ward to consuming. Author ing contrary views and to be Michael Wolff, whose royal- relinquishing his leverage as ties from a million sales in a a chief executive with the week are much greater than power to veto legislation. Hansen’s, has made no secret That’s disturbing to those that he expects that his book who want him to insist on leg- will “end’’ the Donald Trump islative enactment of restric- presidency. He apparently tions on chain migration, an thinks his book will reveal to president hating it.’’ one supposes Trump has the As Hillary Clinton said be- end to the visa lottery, a re- millions of Americans, for the The other reason Wolff’s discipline and gravitas of fore her defeat, acquiescence quirement that employers use first time, that their emperor ambitions may prove to be as Dwight Eisenhower. But nei- in the peaceful transfer of E-Verify and funding of the has no clothes. unfulfilled as those of the for- ther have most of his succes- power is one of the strengths border wall. That’s unlikely to happen, mer Trump aide who appears sors. of a representative democra- Also, it’s not clear that his for two reasons. One is that to have been his chief source, “Fire and Fury’’ can be cy. Yet the impulse of many administration is coming up his “Fire and Fury’’ is laced Steve Bannon, is that the gist seen as the latest attempt to Democrats and never- with an infrastructure pro- with errors that reveal that of his indictment — to the ex- overturn the result of the Trumpers is to style them- posal in line with his cam- the author, however knowl- tent it’s not fake news — is 2016 election. Others have not selves the “Resistance’’ and to paign rhetoric or that it’s pro- edgeable he is about Man- simply not news. Americans fared well. Entertainers’ at- attempt to overturn an elec- ducing nominees for many hattan media moguls, today, like American voters in tempts to persuade presiden- tion result they consider de- important administrative po- doesn’t know much about November 2016, are aware tial electors not to vote for plorable. sitions. There’s plenty of national politics. Dick that Trump makes outra- their pledged candidate The Wolff book is the latest room for criticism — which is Armey was never speaker of geous and inaccurate state- failed. example — and perhaps one likely to be more productive the House. Kellyanne Con- ments. And the charges that that discredits the enterprise. than attempting somehow to way was not a down-ballot They know that his White Trump secured his victory by “The anti-Trump movement, overturn an election. pollster. Donald Trump was House, like his campaign, is collusion with Vladimir Pu- of which I’m a proud member, not ignorant of John often in shambles, as have tin’s Russia seem to be fizzling seems to be getting dumber,’’ Michael Barone is a senior po- Boehner’s existence. been many other presidential out. Instead, evidence sug- writes New York Times colum- litical analyst for the Washing- Wolff affects a Trump-like campaigns (read Jonathan gests that the Obama FBI nist David Brooks in response. ton Examiner, resident fellow insouciance about such inac- Allen and Amie Parnes’ used Christopher Steele’s dos- It suffers from “insularity,’’ at the American Enterprise In- curacies. “If it rings true, it is “Shattered,’’ on Hillary Clin- sier — commissioned by Fu- he goes on, and from “low- stitute and longtime co-author true,’’ he told NBC News’ ton’s 2016 campaign) and first- sion GPS, which was hired by browism.’’ of The Almanac of American Katy Tur. She responded, year White Houses (go back the Clinton campaign for op- As Brooks points out, Politics. “Congratulations on the book and read about the Bill Clin- position research — to under- Trump and the Republican- and congratulations on the ton White House in 1993). No mine Trump. majority Congress are mak- © 2018 CREATORS.COM

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from South Caroli- cades. For the most part, that would standby, start responding earlier and Three months later, Marsh and Byrne na newspapers: be a waste of money. improve communication with airlines. announced their retirements, perhaps But there should have at least been The last point is particularly criti- appropriately enough on Halloween. a formal plan in place for getting cal. One runway opened early Satur- Don’t feel too sorry for the pair of ex- The Post and Courier things up and running more quickly. day morning, but miscommunication ecutives. While utility customers have Waiting for Mother Nature to help and logistical issues prevented any endured higher costs, these two have Jan. 9 doesn’t cut it. flights from landing or taking off be- enjoyed significantly increased wages. “How do you plan for a 30-year fore Sunday. In April, the Aiken Standard’s former Airport prep after event?” Mr. Campbell asked in an in- It’s entirely possible that the airport editor, Michael Smith, delved into the terview with The Post and Courier on won’t need a snow emergency plan for pair’s earnings. At the time, Marsh was Sunday. another generation. Or it might need the top utility chief earner with an an- snow shut down Really it shouldn’t be too hard. one next month. The weather is un- nual salary of $6.1 million. That repre- Five inches of snow is uncommon in predictable, so it’s best to be prepared sented an increase of more than busiest airport the Lowcountry, but flurries and for a variety of scenarios. $375,000 above his 2015 salary. For per- freezing rain are not. The airport has And whether the next big snowstorm spective, consider Smith’s findings: Charleston isn’t very well prepared contingencies in place for other types happens next year or in 2040, the “Marsh’s total compensation is greater for five inches of snow. It’s just not a of severe weather, and heavy snowfall Charleston airport needs to be ready. than the combined salaries of all South challenge that pops up very often. shouldn’t be an exception. Carolina House and Senate members. Prior to last week, the last time the And there was plenty of prior warn- Individual legislators are paid $10,400 a city faced a winter storm that bad was ing too. Index-Journal year in salary and $12,000 in per diem almost 30 years ago. When weather forecasts began call- expenses, or $22,400 in annual compen- Jan. 8 So it’s no surprise that snowfall ef- ing for snow last week, airport and sation, according to S.C. Ethics Com- fectively shut down Charleston Inter- base officials should have started look- mission filings.” national Airport on Jan. 3 as it piled ing for plows and salt. And if they Not awarding Byrne, Smith reported, was the sec- up on the runway. Without special weren’t immediately available locally, ond-highest-paid SCANA executive, equipment on hand, airport and Air arrangements should have been made earning $2.58 million, an increase of Force officials couldn’t do much more to bring in equipment from elsewhere. severance packages $175,455. than watch and wait. Interstates and major roads in the Need another reason not to feel “The last time we had this big of an area were quickly cleared of most ice to utility executives sorry? issue was in 1989, and it wasn’t as big after last Wednesday’s storm. In fact, a Both will continue to benefit any- a problem then because we didn’t have lot of stranded airline passengers Maybe the directors of SCANA de- way. Marsh will get free health insur- the traffic we do now,” explained air- rented cars and drove to their destina- serve some accolades, but their deci- ance until he turns 65, and Byrne’s port CEO Paul Campbell. tions or nearby airports instead. sion not to give parachutes to the ex- health insurance will be covered for a But it is inexcusable that airport op- Charleston’s airport remained closed ecutives who essentially set fire to the year and a half. Both also own compa- erations didn’t fully resume again days after others in the Southeast had plane before bailing out should have ny stock, which, not unlike their 2015 until Sunday morning. cleared away ice and snow and re- been a no-brainer. pay raises, rocketed last week after The paralysis of South Carolina’s sumed operations. Severance packages worth tens of SCANA agreed to be acquired by Do- busiest airport left thousands of pas- Snow plows eventually cleared the millions of dollars could have been minion Energy. sengers stranded and more than 400 runways in Charleston, and sunshine awarded to former CEO Kevin Marsh “This decision is in the unique con- flights cancelled. And given that the helped melt the last of the ice by late and Steve Byrne, operations chief, but text of the abandonment and the com- airport runways are owned by Joint Saturday afternoon. they hardly would have earned the pany’s responsibilities to our ratepay- Base Charleston, the whole debacle “I know we got criticized for it, but payout. Recall that in July SCANA’s ers and shareholders,” SCANA represented a threat to military readi- safety is our priority here,” explained subsidiary, South Carolina Electric & spokesman Eric Boomhower wrote in ness as well. Campbell. No question, it would have Gas, scrapped the planned expansion an email Friday in announcing the The Air Force decides when to close been unacceptable to allow planes to of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station, parachutes would not be deployed. and open the runways at the airport. operate in unsafe conditions. leaving more than 700,000 customers Small comfort for those left in the It’s understandable that the airport But there are plenty of lessons to be with a shocking bill of $37 million a dark and for those left holding the bill. and the Air Force don’t keep special learned. month. SCE&G and Santee Cooper, its But the right decision. To have given snow-and-ice-clearing equipment Mr. Campbell suggested that the partner and a state-owned utility, the severance packages would have around for a crisis situation that pres- next time something like this happens, spent nearly $10 billion on the con- been akin to committing white collar ents itself only once every few de- the airport could have a contractor on struction project before scuttling it. crime. THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 | A11

ter, Bell said. The interior of a BLAZE FROM PAGE A1 Suspects may be charged with home on Curtis shooting fireworks out of a vehicle, Drive became un- Neighbors reportedly saw the blaze which is a misdemeanor, and second- livable when a and alerted the fire department after degree arson, Bell said. roman candle was trying to fight the flames themselves The individuals who rode in the shot into the home but did not realize someone was in- vehicle are wanted for questioning, from a car on Jan. 1. side. and anyone with information on The 47-year-old man suffered them or the car is asked to contact PHOTO PROVIDED smoke inhalation and burns, and the Investigator R. Stewart at (803) 436- home was damaged to the point that 2040. it is now unlivable. Crime Stoppers can also receive “There is no doubt this person tips at 1-888-CRIMESC. Callers can would have died had the fire depart- remain anonymous and may qualify ment not rescued him,” Bell said. for a reward. A relative owns the residence, so “This is just a prime example,” the family has also incurred costs to Bell said, “of what could happen if place the man in a convalescent cen- you use fireworks in the wrong way.”

the Greater Bishopville there featuring his work. SILVER PEARL board, which recently re- Without prompting, AUDIT FROM PAGE A1 FROM PAGE A1 ceived a grant to revitalize Fryar will preach passion, and develop the downtown urging anyone to find revenue — approximately 46 about $1.3 million of that is corridor, much like the pro- what they love in life and percent — was collected attributed to Sumter County are your personal objects. cess in which Sumter is in work. through property taxes, and EMS — according to Jenni- And you can imagine if full steam. Corley doesn’t care 38 percent of expenditures fer Miller with Webster you’re in the 18th century “I love the small-town feel whether she is across the — $19.5 million — were Roger LLP. and you own a silver teapot, of it here. Charleston is in- world, speaking on silver spent on public safety. By the end of the fiscal the ore from the teapot had ternational level now, but it to U.S. presidents or talk- Based on the final budget, year, Sumter County had to come from melting coins was like this when I was a ing to a group of women at the county collected $2 mil- $66.1 million in outstanding to have it, so it’s made of ac- child. Now, it’s almost a re- a shop in Bishopville. One lion more than anticipated bonds, notes and capital tual melted money. lief to walk in here. People aspect of what she does is for a total actual revenue lease obligations — a net in- “So the teapot becomes are nice. They’ll talk to you,” the most important — the budget of $52.7 million. crease of $6.2 million to its more precious to you be- Corley said. stories. Regarding expenditures, long-term debts compared to cause of the labor involved She did bring her Charles- “I think the most impor- the county budgeted to the previous year, according in getting it, and, also, what ton roots to Bishopville be- tant pieces to me are the spend approximately $53 to the report. it’s made from is unusual so cause that’s where her love ones that transfer the million and actually spent The report also states the I think, for me, I love that art of silver was born. emotions from one family about $49 million — staying county had a $4 million net that is involved.” All of the silver, porcelain to the next. So many times under budget by $4.1 mil- increase — which includes Corley has traveled and antiques are from I’ll think I have a favorite lion. additions and deductions — throughout the world ap- Charleston, and the jewelry thing, but then I’ll ap- About 10 percent — $4.9 in investments for a total of praising silver, from Austra- sold at the store is typically praise something for million — of general fund $124 million in 2017. lia and China to the H.L. from those same estates. someone, and they’ll tell expenditures were used for Additional major capital Hunley Confederate subma- Pearls in the jewelry are me the story of it. And all health and human services, assets — before deductions rine and the home her family from her friends who dove of a sudden, it makes you which includes Sumter were subtracted — included: has known for nine genera- for them around the world. feel very, I don’t know. County EMS, the depart- $5.4 million to purchase land tions — Charleston. “We’re just hoping to real- “It changes the way you ment partially responsible or construct facilities, nearly In those travels and meet- ly interest people with a di- think about a lot of things for an increase in charges $1 million to purchase patrol ings and lectures, she is not verse selection of things and — that they do carry emo- for service revenue for the vehicles for Sumter County commonly known as Dawn bring them into Bishopville,” tion with them. So some of county. Sheriff’s Office and equip- Corley. She is, after all, the said Katherine Dickenson, my favorite things are The county saw an in- ment for Sumter Fire De- Charleston Silver Lady. manager at the store. “This probably the least valu- crease of about $5 million to partment and $3 million for “When they called me to do was a dilapidated building, able.” its charges for service — road infrastructure. a show on ETV, I was like 20, and the front couldn’t be and it was a dumb name for saved, so we decided since a 20-year-old ... No one be- we’re doing the Charleston lieved about what I did or Silver Lady that we would that I had any authority over have a Charleston courtyard. Sumter Auto Mall any of this information We took the roof off and ren- someone else may not have,” ovated it and turned it into 36253 BROAD STREET • SUMTER, SC she said. what we hope is a little • • The name stuck, and peo- haven of a gift shop.” 803 494 5900 ple certainly believe her. 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MLK JR. DAY SCHEDULE Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed onMartin Monday, Luther Jan. King15. Jr. Day Schedule: GOVERNMENTJan. 12, 2018 — The following will be closed on Mon- AccuWeather® fi ve-day forecast for Sumter day, Jan. 15: federal government offices; state government offices; U.S. Postal Service; City of Sumter offices; Sum- TODAY TONIGHT SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY ter County offices; Clarendon County offices; City of Manning offices; Lee County offices; and City of Bishop- ville offices. SCHOOLS — The following will be closed on Monday, Rain and drizzle in Rain and a Cooler with Partly sunny and Sunshine Mostly cloudy Jan. 15: Sumter School District; Clarendon School Dis- the p.m. thunderstorm early decreasing clouds chilly tricts 1, 2 and 3; Lee County Public Schools; Robert E. Lee Academy; Thomas Sumter Academy; Wilson Hall; St. 75° 46° 53° / 28° 45° / 24° 49° / 27° 53° / 22° Anne and St. Jude Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier Chance of rain: 85% Chance of rain: 75% Chance of rain: 20% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 15% High School; Clarendon Hall; and Sumter Christian S 7-14 mph SW 8-16 mph NW 7-14 mph NE 6-12 mph NE 4-8 mph ENE 4-8 mph School. Laurence Manning Academy will be open on Monday. Gaff ney UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. will be closed on 66/39 Monday, Jan. 15. Spartanburg OTHER — The following will be closed on Monday, Jan. TODAY’S Greenville 64/38 15: Clemson Extension Service; Greater Sumter Chamber SOUTH 64/38 of Commerce; the Harvin Clarendon County Library; and Florence the Sumter County Library. CAROLINA Bishopville 74/49 The Sumter Item will be open on Monday. WEATHER 72/44 Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 74/47 75/46 Myrtle IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach 72/44 69/51 Today: Fog with rain and drizzle; mild. Aiken Winds south 4-8 mph. 68/37 AROUND TOWN Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler. Winds north-northwest 4-8 mph. The Mary McLeod Bethune Sec- your spot, call (803) 473-0260. tion of theFree National seminar Council offered of onThe heirs’ One Sumter prop- Community ON THE COAST Charleston Negro Women Inc. (NCNW) will group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on 71/45 meet at 5 p.m. today at Mor- Sunday, Jan. 14, at Mount Today: Rain and drizzle. High 64 to 69. ris College. The group is solic- Zion Missionary Baptist Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler. High iting new members. Call Mi- Church, 325 Fulton St. Open to 53 to 57. randa Davis-Choice at (803) the public. DOWNLOAD 651-8540. 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SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK LEFT: Lucky Man is a 1-year-old rottweiler / shepherd mix. He is extremely loving and af- fectionate. He enjoysYou lots could of cuddles, me Lucky hugs and kisses. LuckyMan’s Man is new great hero with other dogs and children andVee loves is an to exceptional play. He is a “lucky little man”boy because in need he was of a thrown forever out of a truck on the homehighway and was almost hit several times by cars until a hero came along, saved him and brought him to the SPCA. Now Lucky Man is ready to find his new forever home where he can be loved. Maybe you can be Lucky Man’s next hero.

RIGHT: Vee is a housebroken and neutered 1-year-old American short hair. He is super with children and other cats. Vee is a loving cat who enjoys playing but also enjoys being a lazy couch potato. He would be great for any home and would make an excellent lap buddy as well. Vee has been at our facility for more than 8 months, which is longer than any The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and of our other shelter pets. He is an exceptional is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit cat and would make a wonderful addition to the website at www.sumterscspca.com. any family. SECTION B FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PREP BASKETBALL PREP BASKETBALL CH looks Short to close and out strong BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT [email protected]

For the Clarendon Hall var- sweet sity boys basketball team, the second half of the season is a time to refocus and regain the Each game vital intensity that propelled it to a 7-3 start and the top of SCISA for Wilson Hall Region III-1A. The Saints have dropped two in 6-game region games in a row after winning seven of their first eight schedule games, but head coach Antho- BY DENNIS BRUNSON ny Reitenour said as much as The Associated Press he hates to lose, the team’s Jan. 2 loss to Dorchester on a With only four schools buzzer beater and to 3A Or- making up SCISA Region II- angeburg Prep in a holiday 3A, it means the region bas- tournament might have been ketball schedule consists of just what his team needed. just six games. That means “We started off pretty each game is vitally impor- strong,” Reitenour said. “We tant. had a little hiccup last week Wilson Hall begins region and came out kind of flat. I play today by playing host to think the holidays kind of Orangeburg Prep at Nash slowed us down a little bit and Student Center. we got a little lazy, but this “The first thing they look first full week of practice, fi- at in seeding for the playoffs nally getting back into the is how you did in the region” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS gym after the weather and ev- said WH girls head coach Wilson Hall’s Natalie Jackson (12) has been a key performer for the Lady Barons, who open their erything, the team is pretty Glen Rector. “After that, SCISA Region II-3A scheduled today with a home game against Orangeburg Prep. fired up and motivated, and I they look at how you did think the rest of the season, as against your non-region other two teams in the re- season. He hopes the Barons the biggest key for us is that far as the region goes, is look- schedule, but doing well in gion -- Laurence Manning are getting ready to turn the we have to step up and play ing pretty good for us if we the region is very important. Academy and Florence corner as region play begins. with some confidence. We keep playing the way we have Your seeding better in the Christian School -- also play “I do believe we are play- have to believe in ourselves. been. playoffs, so the better the re- today, in Florence. ing better,” said Talley, If we do that, we’ve got a “Dorchester got our atten- gion record is, the better.” WH boys head coach whose team is coming off of chance to do pretty good in tion a little bit and woke us up, The Lady Barons are off Eddie Talley has seen his a 52-27 victory over Robert the region.” and that might have been the to a 10-4 start, while the Wil- team struggle, particularly E. Lee Academy on Wednes- best thing for us,” he said. “We son Hall boys are 5-6. The offensively, throughout the day in Bishopville. “I think SEE BARONS, PAGE B2 were winning pretty easily with a lot of hustle and a lot of pressure, and I think the guys kind of got above themselves a little bit, and I think (the loss) might have helped. We’ve been USC MEN’S BASKETBALL kind of going through the mo- tions, and up to then, our only other losses were our first game (a 1-point road loss to Martin sees no risk in adding Bowen Williamsburg Academy) when we didn’t have half our team BY PETE IACOBELLI back yet and then OP in the The Associated Press tournament. “The guys kind of realized COLUMBIA — South Car- that we’ve got to get back that olina coach Frank Martin intensity we had at the begin- doesn’t see adding Brian ning of the season, and they Bowen Jr. as a risk, only as seem pretty motivated. As a an opportunity to give the coach, I hate to say it, but I Louisville transfer a new think we kind of needed it,” chance to play in college. Reitenour said. “I don’t judge people for The Saints have four players their successes or their mis- averaging in double figures takes, that’s not who I am,” scoring, led by sophomore Martin said Thursday. “I’m Zyan Gilmore, who is pouring into teaching, I’m into edu- in almost 28 cating. I’m into helping peo- points per con- ple.” test. Kylic Hor- That’s a big reason why, ton, a 6-foot-3- Martin said, Bowen and his inch eighth-grad- family settled on South Car- er, is averaging olina for the 6-foot-7, highly close to 20 points regarded forward’s next bas- GILMORE per game. Sopho- ketball chapter. more Tyrese Mit- Bowen was held out of chum, Horton’s practices and games after older brother, is averaging 14 Louisville announced it was points and leads the team with being investigated as part of AP FILE PHOTO 7.2 rebounds per game, and se- a federal corruption probe Brian Bowen Jr. has enrolled to play with South Carolina and Gamecock head coach Frank Martin nior captain Dylan Way is av- of briber y in college basket- sees no downside with him being on the team. Bowen was held out of practices and games after eraging just under 11 points ball that led to the firing of Louisville, where he initially enrolled, announced it was being investigated as part of a federal cor- per game. coach Rick Pitino. ruption probe of bribery in college basketball that led to the firing of coach Rick Pitino. Ten people, including four SEE SAINTS, PAGE B2 assistant coaches and Adi- who was a member of Mar- the Cardinals and his father to gain his commitment to das executive James Gatto, tin’s South Carolina staff to get him to attend that play for Louisville. Bowen were initially charged in the from 2012-16. school. The federal com- was not named in docu- investigation. One of the Bowen was suspended by plaint stated that Gatto and ments, but details made PREP BASKETBALL coaches was Oklahoma State Louisville after news of an others attempted to funnel assistant Lamont Evans, alleged payment involving $100,000 to a recruit’s family SEE BOWEN, PAGE B2 Lady Saints USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL improving with Wilson hurt in South Carolina’s 71-63 win over Auburn effort, focus BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT BY PETE IACOBELLI off and she went right to the locker Tyasha Harris responded with five [email protected] The Associated Press room. straight points to rebuild the double- Wilson and the defending national digit edge. After going winless last sea- COLUMBIA — A’ja Wilson had 19 champion Gamecocks (14- Wilson, the 6-foot-5 All-American, son and much of the season points and 11 rebounds before leaving 2, 3-1 Southeastern Con- had her worst showing of the year at before, the Clarendon Hall var- with a right ankle injury with 16 sec- ference) rebounded from Mizzou, fouling out in just 19 minutes sity girls basketball team has onds left in No. 9 South Carolina’s 71-63 their first SEC loss of the and finishing with a season-low eight already had a much more posi- win over Auburn on Thursday night. season Sunday at Mis- points. But she was active from the tive experience in the current Wilson was a force with her 12th souri to win their eighth start of this one — she made two of her campaign. double-double this season and, in the straight over the Tigers team’s first three baskets and assisted The Lady Saints were 2-5 first quarter, became just the third WILSON (10-6, 1-3). Not that it was on the other — as South Carolina overall and 2-2 in SCISA Re- player in program history to reach easy. opened a 30-10 edge by the end of the gion III-1A heading into 2,000 career points. But she came down Auburn whittled a 22- first quarter. Her two made foul shots Thursday’s non-region contest hard under her own basket in the final point second-quarter deficit to 62-56 on with 1:13 left in the opening period against St. John’s Christian. seconds and hobbled over to the corner Janiah McKay’s jumper with 5:36 to of the court. Team trainers helped her play. But South Carolina point guard SEE USC, PAGE B2 SEE FOCUS, PAGE B2 B2 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

7 p.m. — PGA Golf: Sony Open Third Round from Houston at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. SCOREBOARD Honolulu (GOLF). 7:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Wichita State at SATURDAY’S GAMES BOWEN FROM PAGE B1 Tulsa (ESPNU). L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 2 p.m. TV, RADIO 8 p.m. — NFL Football: American Football Conference Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Playoffs Divisional Game — Tennessee at New Oklahoma City at Charlotte, 5 p.m. clear that investigators were referring TODAY England (WLTX 19, WNKT-FM 107.5). Brooklyn at Washington, 7 p.m. 7 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour/ 8 p.m. — High School Basketball: Naismith HoopHall Golden State at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. to the freshman. Sunshine Tour South African Open Second Round Classic from Springfield, Mass. — Chino Hills (Calif.) Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m. Bowen sat out this semester. He en- from Ekurhuleni, South Africa (GOLF). vs. Spartanburg Day (ESPN). Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Noon — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Valparaiso at Northern rolled at South Carolina on Monday, is Game from Mississauga, Ontario — Canton vs. Iowa (ESPN2). SUNDAY’S GAMES on scholarship and will practice with Northern Arizona (ESPNU). 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Villanova at St. John’s Milwaukee at Miami, 1 p.m. 1 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Sydney International (FOX BUSINESS NETWORK). New Orleans at New York, 3:30 p.m. the team once he gets his bearings on Semifinal Matches from Sydney (TENNIS). 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Alabama at Indiana at Phoenix, 8 p.m. 1:30 p.m. — Exhibition Golf: Diamond Resorts Louisiana State (SEC NETWORK). Portland at Minnesota, 9 p.m. campus, Martin said. Invitational Day 1 from Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 9:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Gonzaga at San South Carolina will have to petition (GOLF). Francisco (ESPNU). 2:30 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League 10 p.m. — High School Basketball: Bass Pro Shops the NCAA for Bowen’s reinstatement. Game from Mississauga, Ontario — Greensboro vs. Tournament of Champions Championship Game COLLEGE BASKETBALL He would miss the next two semesters Texas (ESPNU). (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League 10 p.m. — College Basketball: San Diego State at MEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS as a transfer before he could return to Match — Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen (FOX Boise State (ESPN2). the court. SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). 11 p.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour/ WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League Asian Tour EurAsia Cup Day 3 from Kuala Lumpur, 1. Villanova (15-1) beat No. 10 Xavier 89-65. Martin got approval from the uni- Game from Mississauga, Ontario — Westchester vs. Malaysia (GOLF). Next: at St. John’s, Saturday. versity president, the board of trust- Agua Caliente (ESPNU). Midnight — Professional Swimming: USA Arena Pro 2. West Virginia (15-1) did not play. Next: at 6 p.m. — Professional Tennis: ASB Classic Doubles Swim Series Day 2 from Austin, Texas (NBC SPORTS No. 8 Texas Tech, Saturday. ees and the athletic director before Championship Match from Auckland, New Zealand NETWORK). 3. Virginia (15-1) did not play. Next: vs. N.C. going forward with Bowen. (TENNIS). 5 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour/ State, Sunday. 6:05 p.m. —- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Sunshine Tour South African Open Final Round from 4. Michigan State (16-2) beat Rutgers 76-72, “I trust the people I work for,” the WDXY-AM 1240). Ekurhuleni, South Africa (GOLF). OT. Next: vs. Michigan, Saturday. coach said. “They would not have 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Marquette at Butler 5. Purdue (16-2) did not play. Next: at Min- (FOX SPORTS 1). nesota, Saturday. signed up for something that was 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Ohio at Kent State (CBS PREP SCHEDULE 5. Wichita State (13-2) did not play. Next: at going to bring negative” to the school. SPORTS NETWORK). East Carolina, Thursday. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Virginia 7. Duke (14-2) beat Pittsburgh 87-52. Next: vs. Martin said Bowen and his family Commonwealth at Dayton (ESPN2). TODAY Varsity Basketball Wake Forest, Saturday. 7 p.m. — PGA Golf: Sony Open Second Round from were moved by the university’s will- Socastee at Sumter, 6 p.m. 8. Texas Tech (14-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. Honolulu (GOLF). Crestwood at Darlington, 6 p.m. ingness to bring him in despite the 7 p.m. — Professional Swimming: USA Arena Pro 2 West Virginia, Saturday. Lugoff-Elgin at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Swim Series Day 1 from Austin, Texas (NBC SPORTS 9. Oklahoma (13-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. awful time since the college corrup- Lee Central at Andrew Jackson High, 6 p.m. NETWORK). 16 TCU, Saturday. Lake View at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. tion scandal broke in late Septem- 7 p.m. — Women’s College Gymnastics: Louisiana 10. Xavier (15-3) lost to No. 1 Villanova 89-65. Varsity and JV Basketball State at Florida (SEC NETWORK). Next: vs. No. 25 Creighton, Saturday. ber. Lake Marion at Manning, 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Washington at Carolina 11. Arizona State (13-2) did not play. Next: vs. Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. “When we had the conversation that (FOX SPORTSOUTH). , Thursday. Laurence Manning at Florence Christian, 4 p.m. 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Golden State at Milwaukee 12. Kansas (13-3) did not play. Next: vs. Kan- we had admitted him and our leader- Calhoun at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. (ESPN). sas State, Saturday. Robert E. Lee at Palmetto Christian, 4 p.m. ship was going to stand up and fight 8:30 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League 13. Seton Hall (14-3) did not play. Next: vs. B Team Basketball Game from Mississauga, Ontario — Erie vs. Rio for reinstatement, that kid almost Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Georgetown, Saturday. Grande Valley (ESPNU). Varsity Wrestling 14. Cincinnati (14-2) did not play. Next: at started crying,” Martin recalled. 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Providence at DePaul Sumter in Coach Trappe Duals (at Battery Creek), South Florida, Saturday. (FOX SPORTS 1). Martin did not have a previous re- TBA 15. Gonzaga (14-3) did not play. Next: vs. 8:30 p.m. — Women’s College Gymnastics: Georgia Portland, Thursday. lationship with Bowen, the prize re- at Alabama (SEC NETWORK). 16. TCU (13-3) lost to Texas 99-98, 2OT. Next: 8:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: ASB Classic Singles SATURDAY cruit from La Porte, Indiana. Bowen JV and B Team Basketball at No. 9 Oklahoma, Saturday. Championship Match from Auckland, New Zealand Sumter, Crestwood in Sumter JV-B Team 17. Arizona (12-4) did not play. Next: vs. Ore- (TENNIS). and his family were with Invitational (Boys Only), TBA 9 p.m. — High School Basketball: Bass Pro Shops gon State, Thursday. B Team Basketball Gamecocks assistant Chuck Martin, Tournament of Champions Semifinal Game (CBS 18. Miami 13-2) did not play. Next: at No. 19 Dorchester at Clarendon Hall, 11 a.m. SPORTS NETWORK). Clemson, Saturday. in his first year at South Carolina Varsity Wrestling 10 p.m. — Women’s Professional Boxing: Claressa 19. Clemson (14-1) did not play. Next: at N.C. Sumter in Coach Trappe Duals (at Battery Creek), after the previous three years as as- Shields vs. Tori Nelson, for the IBF/WBC Super State, Thursday. TBA Middleweight title from Verona, N.Y. (SHOWTIME). 20. North Carolina (13-4) did not play. Next: sistant for the Indiana Hoosiers. 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Houston at Phoenix at Notre Dame, Saturday. (ESPN). 21. Kentucky (13-3) did not play. Next: at 11 p.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour/ NFL PLAYOFFS Vanderbilt, Saturday. Asian Tour EurAsia Cup Day 2 from Kuala Lumpur, 22. Auburn (15-1) did not play. Next: at Mis- Malaysia (GOLF). WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS sissippi State, Saturday. Saturday, Jan. 6 23. Florida State (12-4) lost to Louisville 73- FROM PAGE B1 SATURDAY Tennessee 22, Kansas City 21 69. Next: vs. Syracuse, Saturday. USC 5 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour/ Atlanta 26, Los Angeles Rams 13 24. Tennessee (11-4) did not play. Next: vs. Sunshine Tour South African Open Third Round Texas A&M, Saturday. from Ekurhuleni, South Africa (GOLF). Sunday, Jan. 7 25. Creighton (14-3) did not play. Next: at No. pushed her to 2,000 points over four 7 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Sydney International Jacksonville 10, Buffalo 3 10 Xavier, Saturday. Championship Match from Sydney (TENNIS). New Orleans 31, Carolina 26 seasons, leaving her behind only 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League WOMEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS Shelia Foster (2,226 points) and Match — Hoffenheim vs. Werder Bremen (FOX DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS SPORTS 1). Saturday, Jan. 13 WEDNESDAY Shannon Johnson (2,230) in Game- 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League 1. UConn (14-0) did not play. Next: at Hous- cocks history. Match — Hamburg vs. Augsburg (FOX SPORTS 2). Atlanta at Philadelphia, 4:35 p.m. (NBC) Tennessee at New England, 8:15 p.m. (CBS) ton, Saturday. 9:55 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier 2. Notre Dame (15-1) did not play. Next: at No. League Match — Leicester City vs. Chelsea (NBC UP NEXT Sunday, Jan. 14 3 Louisville, Thursday. SPORTS NETWORK). Jacksonville at Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. (CBS) 3. Louisville (18-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 11 a.m. — College Basketball: St. Bonaventure at New Orleans at Minnesota, 4:40 p.m. (FOX) 2 Notre Dame, Thursday. Auburn ends a brutal run of three (ESPNU). 4. Mississippi State (17-0) did not play. Next: consecutive ranked opponents when it 11:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: Web.com Tour CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS vs. Alabama, Sunday. Bahamas Great Exuma Classic First Round from Sunday, Jan. 21 5. Baylor (14-1) did not play. Next: at Okla- plays Arkansas at home Sunday. Great Exuma, Bahamas (GOLF). homa, Sunday. Noon — College Basketball: Michigan at Michigan AFC South Carolina faces its third TBD, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) 6. Tennessee (15-0) did not play. Next: at No. State (WACH 57). 17 Texas A&M, Thursday. ranked opponent in five games when Noon — Women’s College Basketball: Duquesne at NFC TBD, 6:40 p.m. (FOX) 7. Texas (13-2) lost to TCU 79-77. Next: vs. it faces No. 6 Tennessee at home. George Washington (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Kansas, Saturday. Noon — College Basketball: Kansas State at Kansas PRO BOWL 8. Oregon (15-2) did not play. Next: vs. Arizo- (ESPN). na, Friday. Noon — College Basketball: Purdue at Minnesota Sunday, Jan. 28 9. South Carolina (13-2) did not play. Next: vs. (ESPN2). At Orlando, Fla. Auburn,Thursday. Noon — College Basketball: Georgetown at Seton AFC vs. NFC, 3 p.m. (ESPN/ABC) 10. Ohio State (15-2) did not play. Next: at Hall (FOX SPORTS 1). Indiana, Saturday. Professional Basketball: NBA G-League FROM PAGE B1 Noon — SUPER BOWL 11. Maryland (15-2) did not play. Next: vs. BARONS Game from Mississauga, Ontario — Sioux Falls vs. Sunday, Feb. 4 Michigan State, Thursday. Raptors 905 (NBA TV). 12. Missouri (14-2) did not play. Next: at 12:20 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga At Minneapolis, Minn. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m. Vanderbilt, Thursday. The Wilson Hall girls shared the re- League Match — Schalke 04 vs. Leipzig (FOX 13. Florida State (14-2) did not play. Next: vs. SPORTS 2). (NBC) gion crown with FCS last season. Both Miami, Thursday. 12:30 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier 14. UCLA (11-4) did not play. Next: at Utah, Friday. teams were 5-1 in region play, splitting League Match — Everton vs. Tottenham (WIS 10). 15. West Virginia (15-2) beat Kansas 74-54. 12:30 p.m. — College Basketball: La Salle at NBA STANDINGS Next: vs. TCU, Saturday. their two regular-season contests with Duquesne (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 16. Duke (12-4) did not play. Next: at Wake the Lady Eagles winning the rematch 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Florida at Mississippi EASTERN CONFERENCE Forest, Thursday. (WLTX 19). in the region tournament champion- Atlantic Division 17. Texas A&M (13-4) did not play. Next: vs. 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Connecticut at Tulane No. 6 Tennessee, Thursday. ship game. (ESPNEWS). W L Pct GB 18. Arizona State (13-3) did not play. Next: at 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas Christian at Boston 34 10 .773 — No. 22 Oregon State, Friday. Rector is concerned about how Oklahoma (ESPNU). Toronto 28 11 .718 3½ 18. Iowa (15-2) did not play. Next: vs. Purdue, sharp his team will be against Orange- 1 p.m. — College Basketball: South Carolina at Philadelphia 19 20 .487 12½ Saturday. Georgia (SEC NETWORK, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM New York 19 22 .463 13½ 20. Oklahoma State (12-3) did not play. Next: burg Prep. While WH has played twice 1240, WNKT-FM 107.5). Brooklyn 15 26 .366 17½ at Kansas State, Saturday. this week, playing Hammond on Tues- 1:30 p.m. — Exhibition Golf: Diamond Resorts Southeast Division 21. Rutgers (16-3) lost to Purdue 47-33. Next: Invitational Day 2 from Lake Buena Vista, Fla. vs. Minnesota, Saturday. day and REL on Wednesday, it was un- (GOLF). W L Pct GB 22. Oregon State (11-4) did not play. Next: vs. able to practice at all last week due to 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Creighton at Xavier Miami 24 17 .585 — No. 18 Arizona State, Friday. (WACH 57). Washington 23 18 .561 1 23. Michigan (14-4) beat Indiana 84-79. Next: the holidays and the snow. 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Memphis at Temple Charlotte 15 24 .385 8 at Nebraska, Saturday. “I was feeling really good about our (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Orlando 12 30 .286 12½ 24. California (11-4) did not play. Next: vs. 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Oklahoma at Texas Atlanta 11 30 .268 13 Washington, Friday. play following the Christmas tourna- Tech (ESPN). Central Division 25. Green Bay (12-2) did not play. Next: vs. ment (Carolina Invitational Basketball 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Oregon at Arizona Youngstown State, Thursday. (ESPN2). W L Pct GB Tournament in Charleston, going 2-1),” 2 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Oklahoma Cleveland 26 14 .650 — State at Kansas State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Detroit 22 18 .550 4 Rector said. “But then we had those 2:30 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League Milwaukee 22 18 .550 4 TRANSACTIONS seven days off and I don’t know. We’ve Game from Mississauga, Ontario — South Bay vs. Indiana 21 20 .512 5½ Lakeland (NBA TV). Chicago 15 27 .357 12 THURSDAY just been able to practice once, and I’m 2:30 p.m. — College Basketball: St. Louis at George concerned about us being in basketball Mason (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). WESTERN CONFERENCE MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE 3 p.m. — College Basketball: Baylor at Iowa State CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with shape. It hurts to have that happen just Southwest Division (ESPNEWS). RHP Miguel Gonzalez on a one-year contract. before you get to region play.” 3 p.m. — College Basketball: Miami at Clemson W L Pct GB Designated OF Jacob May. (ESPNU, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). Houston 29 11 .725 — CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with With the Wilson Hall boys at times 3:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Auburn at San Antonio 28 14 .667 2 RHP Zach McAllister on a one-year contract. having problems putting points on the Mississippi State (SEC NETWORK). New Orleans 20 20 .500 9 — Claimed the contract of 4 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Santa Clara Dallas 15 28 .349 15½ RHP Johnny Barbato from Pittsburgh (NL). board, Talley is trying to instill a hard- at Brigham Young (BYUTV). Memphis 13 27 .325 16 Named Scott Fletcher minor league hitting 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Colorado State at coordinator, Jose Valentin minor league in- nosed defensive attitude in his team. Wyoming (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Northwest Division field coordinator, Adam Daily analytics/ “The key for us is to play good de- trackman coordinator, Jim McKew minor 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Kentucky at Vanderbilt W L Pct GB fense,” Talley said. “While you can’t (ESPN). Minnesota 27 16 .628 — league video coordinator, Kan Ikeda minor 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Virginia Tech at Portland 22 19 .537 4 league assistant video coordinator and always shoot the ball well, you can al- Manny Pena assistant medical coordinator- Louisville (ESPN2). Oklahoma City 22 20 .524 4½ ways play good defense. I don’t think 4:30 p.m. — NFL Football: National Football Denver 21 20 .512 5 International; Doug Mientkiewicz manager Conference Playoffs Divisional Game — Atlanta at Utah 17 24 .415 9 for Toledo (IL); Andrew Graham manager, we’ve played as well as we can. We’ve Philadelphia (WIS 10, WNKT-FM 107.5). Mike Hessman hitting coach and Santiago 4:30 p.m. — College Basketball: George Washington Pacific Division Garrido coach for Erie (EL); Mike Rabelo got to get to where we give great effort at Richmond (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). manager and Francisco Contreras coach for every time we play. W L Pct GB Lakeland (FSL); Lance Parrish manager, 5 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas at Oklahoma Golden State 33 9 .786 — State (ESPNEWS). Mariano Duncan hitting coach and John “I just want this team to keep get- L.A. Clippers 19 21 .475 13 Vander Wal coach for West Michigan (MWL); 5 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Texas Phoenix 16 26 .381 17 ting better,” he added. “I really think Christian at West Virginia (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Sean McFarland athletic trainer for Con- Sacramento 13 27 .325 19 necticut (NYP); Gary Cathcart manager, Bill 5 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League L.A. Lakers 13 27 .325 19 it’s between the ears for us right now.” Game from Mississauga, Ontario — Reno vs. Springman hitting coach and Cody Derby (NBA TV). THURSDAY’S GAMES athletic trainer for the GCL Tigers West; Luis 5 p.m. — College Basketball: Louisiana Tech at Lopez manager, Rafael Gil hitting coach and Boston 114, Philadelphia 103 Erick Flores athletic trainer for the the GCL Alabama-Birmingham (SPECTRUM 1250). Cleveland at Toronto, 8 p.m. 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Illinois State at Tigers East; Ramon Zapata manager and L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Francisco Martinez coach for the DSL Ti- Southern Illinois (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. 6 p.m. — College Basketball: North Carolina at Notre gers1; Jesus Garces manager, Luis Marte SAINTS FROM PAGE B1 Dame (ESPN). TODAY’S GAMES pitching coach, Williams Moreno assistant 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Missouri at Arkansas pitching coach, Marco Yepez hitting coach Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m. and Carmelo Jaime coach for the DSL Ti- (ESPN2). Orlando at Washington, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. — Women’s College Gymnastics: Ohio State gers2. “(Gilmore has) just been phenome- Utah at Charlotte, 7 p.m. — Agreed to terms with at Michigan (ESPNU). Brooklyn at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. nal for us on both sides of the ball, 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas A&M at OF Jake Marisnick on a one-year contract. Golden State at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with from rebounds and steals to assists Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). New York at Minnesota, 8 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Cincinnati at South RHP Blake Parker on a one-year contract. and scoring,” Reitenour said. “He’s Portland at New Orleans, 8 p.m. National League Florida (ESPNEWS). Memphis at Denver, 9 p.m. kind of the catalyst that gets every- body involved. “Dylan Way started out kind of slow, but here lately, he’s been getting has, but they’re getting there. per contest. that confidence back. He’s our return- FOCUS FROM PAGE B1 Every game, you’re seeing more Reitenour said one of his big- ing captain and has found his niche and more improvement. Their in- gest difficulties has been getting again and is turning things around.” Head coach Anthony Reitenour, tensity has picked up, they’re the team to keep its focus in tight Reitenour said his team has set its who took over as head coach of starting to run a faster pace of- games and not get discouraged. sights on next week’s rematch with the team near the end of last sea- fense and defense. The effort is “We’ve had some close games Dorchester, a team it defeated 69-63 in son, is as encouraged by the way there, and it’s really turning that we’ve kind of given up on,” their first meeting. the Lady Saints have improved around for us.” Reitenour said. “The biggest battle “We beat them in a tournament over their outlook on the game as by The Lady Saints are paced by a with coaching the girls sometimes the holidays and didn’t have much of a collecting victories. trio of seniors. Mallory McIntosh is keeping them motivated to keep problem,” Reitenour said. “But then “They already have two wins leads the team in scoring and re- pushing forward and not giving up we went to their place and they snuck under their belt this season and bounding, averaging better than in the game. Where we are right one on us, so the boys are pretty moti- they’re improving more and 10 points per game and six re- now, I think they’re truly ready vated to get out there and get a chance more every day,” Reitenour said. bounds. Sydney Wells is adding and focused, and I think the sec- to make ourselves the clear-cut No. 1 “We started out the season kind four points and four rebounds to ond half of the year in conference, in Region III.” of slow. I took them over at the the mix and leads the team with we’re going to pick up quite a few The Saints were set to face St. end of last season, and they slightly more than three steals per more wins than we did in the first John’s Christian on Thursday, a team haven’t had as much time to game. Brynne Baxley has been half. I’m expecting good things they defeated 98-67 earlier in the sea- progress the way the boys team grabbing more than five rebounds from them.” son. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 | B3

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP BOYS AREA ROUNDUP Chestnut Oaks stays perfect Isaac leads Alice Drive over Bates

Nakeem Isaac scored 24 SUMTER 36 B TEAM BASKETBALL GRAY COLLEGIATE 35 with 39-24 win over Hillcrest points to lead Alice Drive THOMAS SUMTER 43 Middle School to 48-43 boys CALHOUN ACADEMY 14 COLUMBIA — Sumter DALZELL — The Chestnut victory over Robert E. Lee basketball victory over High School improved to 5-0 Oaks Middle School girls bas- Academy on Wednesday at the Bates on Thursday at the ST. MATTHEWS – Thom- with a 36-35 victory over ketball team remained unde- REL gymnasium. AD gymnasium. as Sumter Academy defeat- Gray Collegiate on Thurs- feated with a 39-24 victory Liza Segars added 11 points Joseph Durant added 13 ed Calhoun Academy 43-14 day at the GC gymnasium. over Hillcrest on Thursday at and six steals for the Lady points, five assists and five on Wednesday at the CA Devin Boston led the the HMS gymnasium. Barons, who improved to 10-4. steals for the Hawks, who gymnasium. Gamecocks with 11 points. Quanqyzha Pearson led the Courtney Clark added 10 improved to 8-1 on the sea- Brandon Burns led the Tre Brunson added 10 Lady Falcons, who improved points and Susanna Hutson son. Marquis Lane-Owens Generals with 10 points. points and eight rebounds, to 8-0 on the season, with 15 had seven. had five points and pulled Sammy Kessinger had nine, while Jonathan price had points. Antiyona Roach added Rebecca Dinkins led the down 10 rebounds. James Parrish eight and seven points and four as- 12 points and Nay Vanburen Lady Cavaliers with 12 points. Correan Nelson had 15 Landon DeLavan and Ran- sists. had five. WILSON HALL points to lead the Bantams. dall Bock both had six. ALICE DRIVE 52 Segars 11, Porter 2, Clark 10, Jackson Zyeir Gamble added 13 On Tuesday in Florence, JV BASKETBALL 14, McCaffrey 2, Hutson 7, McIver 4, points. TSA defeated The King’s BATES 25 Duffy 4. WILSON HALL 25 Academy 42-12. Burns led ROBERT E. LEE ROBERT E. LEE 20 Stevye Sinkler scored 32 R. Dinkins 12, E. Dinkins 6, Barrett 4, VARSITY BASKETBALL the Generals with 10 points. points to lead Alice Drive to a Shannon 9. Parrish had seven, while BISHOPVILLE — Wilson WILSON HALL 52 52-25 victory over Bates on ROBERT E. LEE 27 DeLavan and Landyn Ste- Hall improved to 6-4 on the Thursday at the AD gymnasi- JV BASKETBALL vens both had six. season with a 25-20 victory um. BISHOPVILLE — Wilson over Robert E. Lee on WILSON HALL 44 LAURENCE MANNING 32 Dayziana McCray added ROBERT E. LEE 6 Hall improved to 5-6 with a WILSON HALL 26 Wednesday at the REL gym- eight points for the Lady 52-27 victory over Robert E. nasium. Hawks. BISHOPVILLE — Wilson Lee Academy on Wednesday MANNING — Laurence Nathan Harris led the LEE CENTRAL 17 Hall improved to 10-0 with a at the REL gymnasium. Manning Academy im- Barons with 12 points. Evan SPAULDING 16 44-6 victory over Robert E. Lee Graham Van Patten and proved to 2-0 with a 32-26 Hoffman added five points, Academy on Wednesday at the Daulton Dabbs led a bal- victory over Wilson Hall on the final five of the game for LAMAR — Lee Central de- REL gymnasium. anced scoring attack with Thursday at Bubba Davis WH. feated Spaulding 17-16 on Gracyn Coker led the Lady eight points apiece. Jacob Gymnasium. ANDREW JACKSON 44 Thursday at the SMS gymna- Barons with 13 points. Lucy Cotton and Chandler Scott Coleman Yates led the LEE CENTRAL 38 sium. Matthews added eight and both had six. Swampcats with 12 points. Shaniece Moore led the Abbie Beatson had seven. Gavin Melton led the Cav- Brandon King added nine. BISHOPVILLE — Lee Lady Stallions with nine ANDREW JACKSON 42 aliers with six points. Jackson Duvall led the 6-3 Central lost to Andrew points, and Keemya Scott LEE CENTRAL 33 On Tuesday in Columbia, Barons with eight points. Jackson High 44-38 on added five. Wilson Hall lost to Ham- Dylan Richardson added Thursday at the LC gymna- BISHOPVILLE — Lee Cen- mond 52-25. Grant DeVaro- seven. sium. VARSITY BASKETBALL tral lost to Andrew Jackson na led WH with five points. On Wednesday in Man- KJ Holloman led the Stal- High 42-33 on Thursday at the ning, LMA defeated Orange- lions with 13 points. THOMAS SUMTER 36 WILSON HALL LC gymnasium. Holler 5, Scott 6, G. Van Patten 8, burg Prep 40-12. King led On Wednesday in Cher- CAROLINA 17 Dabbs 8, Cotton 6, L. VanPatten 4, Jada Rogers led the Lady Jones 3, DeVarona 5, Zhang 5, Laurence Manning 10 aw, Lee Central lost to Ch- LAKE CITY — Thomas Stallions with 12 points. Nicah Myers 2. points. Jackson Campbell eraw 47-35. Naquan Pee- Sumter Academy improved to Johnson added 10. ROBERT E. LEE had eight and Nicky Jordan ples led the Stallions with 2-1 in SCISA Region II-2A with On Wednesday in Cheraw, J. Hodge 2, Smith 3, Melton 6, had five assists to go with 12 points and Daurrion McGee 5, Hopkins 2, Barrett 3, a 36-17 victory over Carolina Lee Central defeated Cheraw Johnson 4, S. Hodge 2. four points. Kelly had 10. Academy on Thursday at the 43-30. CA gymnasium. Rogers led the Lady Stal- Caetlyn Martin led the Lady lions with 16 points. Brianna Generals, 8-6 overall, with 14 Jenkins had 11 and Latarya PRO FOOTBALL points. Aubrey Stoddard and Brisbon had eight. Sydney Daniel each added THOMAS SUMTER 30 eight. PALMETTO CHRISTIAN 25 Falcons’ Jones ignores aches, pains On Tuesday in Dalzell, TSA lost to Palmetto Christian DALZELL — Thomas Sum- BY PAUL NEWBERRY 58-46 in overtime. Martin led ter improved to 4-2 with a He’s got a routine to cope with all the The Associated Press Thomas Sumter with 16 30-25 victory over Palmetto aches and pains. points. Stoddard added 12 and Christian on Tuesday at FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Even Julio During the week, Jones is often limited Daniel had 11. Edens Gymnasium. Jones was caught off guard when someone in practice or doesn’t even take the field. Maddie Davidson led PC Karleigh Young had a dou- mentioned all the various body parts he’s But by the time the game rolls around, with 26 points. ble-double of 10 points and had to nurse back to health this season. he’s always ready to go. WILSON HALL 54 11 rebounds to lead TSA. Ribs. Thumb. Knee. Hip. Back. Ankle. “He has a real process to do that,” coach ROBERT E. LEE 31 Clara Burnette and Linds- The ankle twice, in fact. Dan Quinn said. “We’re fortunate that day Daniel each scored eight “Whew! All that?” he asked, sounding a he’s played with injuries and kind of BISHOPVILLE — Natalie points for the Lady Generals bit incredulous. knows the routine of how to do it.” Jackson had a double-double and Mo Stevens and Daniel Then, with a slight smile and shaking That will be the case again for Satur- of 14 points and 14 rebounds both grabbed eight re- his head, Jones added, “Long season, day’s NFC divisional playoff game against to lead Wilson Hall to a 54-31 bounds. man. Long season.” the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles .

having served as a Marine Jan. 7, 2018. KAREN WILSON OBITUARIES during World War II. Mr. Rog- Mr. Pinckney is survived LYNCHBURG — Karen Wil- erson was a dental technician by his children, Betty Moody, son, daughter of Ellaree Wil- DAVID E. OLIVER Cray of Virginia, Jacqueline for more than 50 years, having Pharish Arthur Pinckney son Cook, entered eternal rest Funeral services for David Saniford and Todd Oliver of been affiliated with Sexton- (Shirley), Charles Norman on Jan. 7, 2018, at McLeod Emmanuel Oliver will be held Connecticut; in-laws, Alfred Shealy Dental Clinic in his Pinckney, Ruby Peterson and Hospice House, Florence. at 1 p.m. on Saturday at His- Sr. and Novella Williams of earlier career and various Edra Pinckney; siblings, The family is receiving friends toric Liberty Hill AME Sumter; a host of nieces, other dental clinics through- Thelma Cookley, Julia Petty- at the residence, 3149 Lynchburg Church, 2310 nephews, relatives and out the state. He was a mem- john, Maggie Sheppard (Wil- Highway, Lynchburg. Liberty Hill friends. ber of All Saints Episcopal liam), Arthuree Johnson and Visitation will be held from Road, Summer- Condolences may be made Church. Sadie Singleton; and a host 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at the ton, with the Rev. on his tribute page found at He is survived by a son, Wes- of other relatives and funeral home. Robert L. China www.PalmerMemorialChapel. ley Jonathan Rogerson Sr. of friends. Funeral service will be held Jr. officiating. In- com. Florence; two daughters, Jean- Expressions of sympathy at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the 407 terment will fol- Professional services ren- nine Rogerson Clemens of may be sent to the family at S. Main Street Chapel. OLIVER low at the dered by Palmer Memorial Charleston and Carolyn Rog- www.murraysmortuary.com. Wilson Funeral Home of church cemetery. Chapel Inc. erson Holcombe of Florence; Arrangements entrusted to Bishopville is in charge of ar- The public three grandchildren, David Murray’s Mortuary, 4060 Riv- rangements. may view from 2 to 7 p.m. JASON B. BROWN Hugh Lyon, Ginny (Chris) In- ers Ave., North Charleston, today at Palmer Memorial BISHOPVILLE — Jason abinet and Wesley Jonathan (843) 744-5488. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE B4 Chapel 304 S. Main St., Sum- Bernard Brown, son of Robert Rogerson Jr.; and three great- ter. Brown, entered eternal rest grandsons, Cal, Tanner and Mr. Oliver, 71, transitioned on Jan. 5, 2018, at his resi- Hampton Inabinet. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at dence in Randallstown, Mary- A memorial service will be McLeod Regional Medical land. held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at GET A CAR! Center in Florence. Born in The family is receiving All Saints Episcopal Church Got Clarendon County, he was a friends at the home of his fa- led by Father Jason Hamshaw a Job? We Finance in House son of the late Manuel and ther, 261 Elliott Highway, and Father Dick Archer. Mary Ragin Oliver and the Bishopville. Graveside services directed NO CREDIT CHECK husband of the late Carolyn Visitation will be held from by Cain Calcutt-Stephens Fu- Williams Oliver. David was 2 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral neral Home will be held at 2 NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! educated in the public schools home. p.m. on Tuesday at the Flor- of Clarendon and Sumter Funeral service will be held ence National Cemetery. counties. He worked many at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Lee The family would like to years for Carolina Furniture Central Middle School, 41 thank the staff of the Heri- Co., Korn Industries and Sum- Charlene Lane, Bishopville. tage Home and McLeod Hos- ter School District 17, until re- Wilson Funeral Home, 403 pice House for their care tirement. He also served in S. Main St., Bishopville, is in given to their dad. the U.S. Army as a Vietnam charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memori- veteran and served in the U.S. als may be made to McLeod Army Reserves. He was a DANIEL D. ROGERSON SR. Hospice House, 1203 E. Cheves member of Historic Liberty Daniel D. Rogerson Sr., 97, St., Florence, SC 29506. Hill AME Church in Summer- of Florence, passed away on Please sign the online guest ton. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at registry at www.cainfuneral- In addition to his parents, McLeod Hospice House. home.com. he was preceded in death by He was born in Andrews, a his wife, Carolyn Williams Ol- son of the late Lester Porter PHARISH PINCKNEY iver; daughter, Davida L. Oli- Rogerson and John Edward NORTH CHARLESTON — 2003 Mazda 6 ver; sister, Emma Lawson; Rogerson Sr. The relatives and friends of and brothers, John and Julius He was predeceased by his Pharish Pinckney, 88, of Thanks Boyle, Oliver. wife of 72 years, Virginia North Charleston, are invited Survivors include a son, Cummings Rogerson; a son, to attend his funeral service “It was a fast and easy pro- David J. Oliver; siblings, John- Daniel D. Rogerson Jr.; two at 11 a.m. on Saturday at cess getting a car at Boyle. ny Oliver and Margaret O. grandsons, Daniel D. “Dano” Lovely Hill Baptist Church, Battle, both of Maryland, Rogerson III and Neil Mc- 670 Bear Swamp Road, Johns Jesse Hein Suester (John) Titus, Mardes Queen Rogerson; a brother, Island. Interment will be held Apply For Credit Online At: www.boylebhph.com (Windell) Witherspoon and John Edward Rogerson Jr.; at Sandhill Memorial Gar- Marie Oliver, all of Sumter, and two sisters, Claire Doby dens, Williston. Darrell Oliver of Virginia, and Carolyn Rogerson. Viewing will be held from 5 BOYLE Buy Here Pay Here Ruth (Bobby) Holley of South He was a member of our to 7 p.m. today at the mortuary. Carolina, Sheila (Kevin) Mc- country’s greatest generation, Pharish Pinckney died on 773-2474 • 347 Broad Street B4 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 OBITUARIES THE SUMTER ITEM

CHARLES PETERSON hour of service. EDDIE GORDON JR. House in care of the South- JANICE D. HUDSON Charles Peterson, 58, fell Funeral service will be LAKE CITY — Eddie Gor- eastern Firefighters Burn Janice D. Hudson, 63, of asleep in death on Jan. 6, held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at don Jr., 94, died on Wednes- Foundation, 3614 J. Dewey Sumter, passed away at 2 a.m. 2018, at Palmetto Health Bap- Salem Missionary Baptist day, Jan. 3, 2018, at his resi- Gray Circle, Building C, Au- on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, at tist, Columbia. Church with Pastor Cortell dence, 439 S. Morris St., Lot gusta, GA 30909 (for families Promise Healthcare Home in Born on April 21, 1959, in Woods officiating. Interment 35, Lake City. of burned victims). Wichita Falls, Texas. Lee County, he was a son of will follow at Evergreen Me- He was born on Oct. 20, Online condolences may be Janice was born on Nov. 4, the late Eddie Samuel and morial Park. 1923, in Turbeville, a son of sent to www.sumterfunerals. 1954, in Sumter, to the late Everlena Toney and stepson Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. the late Eddie Gordon Sr. and com “Bubba” and Cora of the late William Fred Main St., Sumter, is in charge Mary Mariah McFadden Gor- Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- “Lib” Hudson. She was a lov- Toney. Due to Charles’ devel- of arrangements. don. neral Home & Crematory, 221 ing sister, mother, grand- opmental challenges, he at- Online memorials may be These services have been Broad St., Sumter, is in mother, great-grandmother tended Disability Board and sent to the family at jobsmor- entrusted to Samuels Funeral charge of the arrangements, and aunt. All who knew her, Special Needs School, where [email protected] or visit us on Home LLC of Manning. (803) 775-9386. loved her. She never met a he enjoyed going on field the web at www.jobsmortu- stranger and was a friend to trips, bowling and crafts. ary.net. DOUG MATHIS all. She will be greatly He leaves to cherish his Raymond Douglas Mathis, missed. memory: four sisters, Pearlle- MARY E. BROWN 65, husband of Debbie Quinn Along with her parents, she na (Aubrey) Lewis of Severn, Mary E. Brown, 89, widow Mathis, died on Wednesday, was also preceded in death by Maryland, Evelyn Samuel, of Thomas Brown Sr., depart- Jan. 10, 2018, at Palmetto her sister, Karen Sue Hud- Darlene S. (Michael) Hodge ed this life on Jan. 10, 2018, at Health Tuomey. son; and her aunt, Sarah An- and Tiffny D. Samuel, all of her residence. He was a son of the late geline Shorter. Sumter; 11 brothers, James Born on May 9, 1928, she Lester A. and Fannie Mae EUGENE CANTY Survivors include her Peterson, William Toney Jr., was a daughter of the late Weatherly Mathis. granddaughter, Jade Orr Elijah (Evelyn) Toney and George and Martha Murray. He is survived by his wife; MANNING — Eugene “An- (Henry) of Wichita Falls; her Paul Toney, all of Sumter, The family will be receiv- his son, Stephen Douglas thony” Canty, 53, died on daughters, Amanda Dogan Silas Toney of Fayetteville, ing friends from 10 a.m. to 7 Mathis of Las Vegas; a sister, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at (Wes) of Fort Walton Beach, North Carolina, Jerry (Linda) p.m. daily at her residence, Valerie Wilkes of Sumter; McLeod Health Clarendon, Florida, and Dana Tobey Jennings, Isaac Samuel of 6060 Lost Creek Drive, Sum- two nieces, Megan Wilkes of Manning. (Jeff) of Summerville; her Sumter, Edward Samuel of ter, SC 29154. Las Vegas and McKenzie He was born on June 19, son, Terrance Hutson (Shye- North Carolina, Dennis Sam- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Quinn-Barnett of Charleston; 1964, in Manning, a son of the nne) of Sumter; a stepdaugh- uel of Mayesville, David Sam- Main St., Sumter, is in charge a sister-in-law, Traci Quinn late Junious and Merthlene ter, Diane Etheredge of Man- uel of Bishopville and Willie of arrangements. of Sumter; a brother-in-law, Lee Doughty Cantey. ning; a stepson, Dennis Samuel of Columbia; and a David Quinn (Kelly) of Pick- Funeral services for Mr. Lynch of Leland, North Caro- host of nieces, nephews, DELORIS MANNING-STEPHENS ens; and his cherished dog, Canty will be held at 10:30 lina; her sister, Brenda Carol other relatives and friends. Deloris “Peggy” Manning- Bogey. a.m. on Saturday at Hayes F. Hudson of Dalzell; her broth- The family is receiving rel- Stephens’ eternal journey He was predeceased by a Samuels Sr. Memorial Cha- ers, Larry Hudson (Tritter) atives and friends at the began when she departed beloved brother-in-law, Grady pel, 114 N. Church St., Man- and Gary Hudson of Biloxi, home, 3060 Queen Chapel this life on Friday, Jan. 5, Lee Quinn. ning. Burial will follow at Mississippi; her grandchil- Road, Sumter. 2018, at Blue Ridge Nursing Doug was born on March Taw Caw Missionary Baptist dren, Leona Rowell and Kam- Funeral services will be Home in Sumter. 18, 1952. He attended Ed- Church Cemetery, Summer- den Hutson; great-grandson, held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday She was born on Nov. 8, munds High School and ton. Preston Orr; and many niec- at John Wesley Williams Sr. 1964, to Francena Campbell graduated from Thomas These services have been es and nephews whom she Memorial Chapel, Williams and the late Brinell “Red” Sumter Academy. He re- entrusted to Samuels Funeral loved dearly. Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Manning in Sumter. She was ceived an associate degree in Home LLC of Manning. A private memorial service Main St., Sumter, with Minis- nurtured at an early age by Fire Science and Criminal will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat- ter Jake Sanders III officiat- her beloved grandmother, Er- Justice from Central Caroli- MABEL DUKES urday at the home of her sis- ing. nestine Balls-Manning. na Technical College. He be- Mabel “Mae B” Dukes, 81, ter, Brenda Carol Hudson, The funeral procession will “Peggy” was preceded in came a firefighter in 1972 died on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, with the Rev. Nathaniel leave at 1 p.m. from the home. death by her father, Brinell and worked his way through at Blue Ridge Nursing Home, Brown officiating. Burial will be at Goodwill “Red” Manning; her grand- the ranks of Firefighter II, Sumter. For those desiring, memo- Presbyterian Churchyard mother, Ernestine Balls-Man- lieutenant and captain. He She was born on March 9, rial donations may be made cemetery. ning; her grandfather, Willie became the assistant fire 1936, in Manning, a daughter in memory of Janice to the These services have been D. “Mutt” Manning; and two chief in 1991 and fire chief in of the late Tom and Gertrude American Cancer Society, entrusted to the management uncles, Willie D. Manning Jr. 1999, the position he held Conyers Dukes. www.cancer.org, or to the and staff of Williams Funeral and Stepney Manning. until his retirement in Janu- Funeral services for Ms. ASPCA, www.aspca.org. Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., “Peggy” attended the Sum- ary 2002. He returned to the Dukes will be held at 1 p.m. Condolences may be sent to Sumter. ter public schools of Mill- department as assistant fire on Saturday at Hayes F. Sam- the family at www.owensand- Online memorial messages wood Elementary and gradu- chief in March 2002 and uels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 brumley.com. may be sent to the family at ated from Sumter High again retired in 2014. N. Church St., Manning, with [email protected]. School in 1983. Earlier in her Doug was recognized for the Rev. Mary Hamilton offi- LAWRENCE B. WILSON com. Visit us on the web at childhood, she became a obtaining new fire engines, a ciating and the Rev. O’Donald GABLE — Lawrence Bish- www.williamsfuneralho- member of Salem Mission- rescue truck, rescue tools, in- Dingle, the Rev. Mattie Mou- op Wilson, 65, died on meinc.com. ary Baptist Church, where cluding the “Jaws of Life,” zon and the Rev. Dorothy Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at she sang with the choir. SCBAs for the county, indi- Mae Dukes assisting. Burial his residence, 2785 Cecil Mc- MAMIE R. RODWELL Peggy not only attended the vidual masks for all volun- will follow at State Cemetery, Fadden Road, Gable. Mamie Ruth Rodwell was schools of Sumter but she teers and AEDs for front run- Manning. He was born on Oct. 27, born on Feb. 1, 1933, in Sum- also was an employee, in ning trucks. He received the The family is receiving 1952, in Clarendon County, a merton, to Joe Gibson and which she was loved by American Legion Certificate friends at the home of her son of the late Bishop and Rosa Johnson. Mamie depart- many students. Accommodation for Fire- niece, Margaret Cain, 2446 Ella Peterson Wilson. ed this life on Tuesday, Jan. On May 21, 1988, she was fighter of the Year award Jordon Church Road, Man- The family is receiving 2, 2018. joined in holy matrimony to twice in his career. He was ning. friends at the family home, She was one of 13 children, Ronald Percell Stephens of also a member of the S.C. These services have been 2758 Ceil McFadden Road, the third from the baby. She Clarendon County. This Firemen’s Association, the entrusted to Samuels Funeral Gable. called South Carolina her union birthed two beautiful International Association of Home LLC of Manning. These services have been home until she moved to New children, Ronald K’Shaun Arson Investigators, S.C. entrusted to Samuels Funeral York City at 14 years old. Stephens and Alexandria State Fire Chiefs and the Na- LEON A. HAMBLIN SR. Home LLC of Manning. After several years in New Tierra Stephens. tional Fire Protection Associ- Leon Arnold Hamblin Sr., York, she met her husband, “Peggy” leaves her pre- ation. 84, husband of Florie Avin PERRY LEE WALKER Wilmon Rodwell, and they cious memories to her hus- Firefighting and rescue Hamblin, died on Monday, Perry Lee Walker, 75, was married on June 4, 1955. band, Ronald; one son, work were his life’s passion. Jan. 8, 2018, at Palmetto called home on Jan. 7, 2018, Three children were born to K’Shaun Stephens; one He was very dedicated to the Health Tuomey. at Middlesex Hospital, Mid- this marriage, Wilmon Jr., daughter, Alexandria Ste- fire service and in protecting Born in Boston, he was a dletown, Connecticut. Ronald and Felicia Rodwell. phens (Dequan China); two the lives and property of the son of the late George Henry She was born and reared in Mamie lived an incredible grandchildren, Cortez Ste- citizens of Sumter County. and Iona Loretta Chisholm Dublin, Georgia, a daughter life. After having her third phens and Rhylee China, all He also fought diligently for Hamblin. He was a member of Alonzo and Laura Mae child, she joined the work of Sumter; five sisters, Er- the welfare of the volunteer of Bethel Baptist Church. Ashley Robinson. force and spent 23 years nestine Manning of Jersey firefighters. Mr. Hamblin retired from She leaves to cherish her working as a betting clerk for City, , Synetra He was known for his the U.S. Air Force after more memory: her daughters, Off Track Betting in New Walker-Deloach of Charles- compassion, his mentorship than 20 years of service. He Debra Walker of Dalzell and York City. She later retired ton and Tiffany (Tavares) and his dedication to all was a veteran of the Korean Donna (Leroy) Anderson of and returned to Sumter, Hilton, Crystal Campbell and those called to serve, his de- War and member of Ameri- Plainfield, New Jersey; son, where she spent her remain- Shikeema Francis, all of sire to help others, and his can Legion Post 15. Follow- Rodney (Theresa) Walker of ing years. Sumter; five brothers, Bri- ability to make people feel ing his military service, he Middletown; and a host of Anyone who knew Mamie, nell Manning Jr. and Antho- valued and cared for. He was worked for Huffman Corp. in other relatives and friends. knew her as an incredibly ny Manning of Jersey City a friend to all, someone who Clover. Services will be held in strong woman who was filled and Matthew Campbell, knew that love is a verb, a Survivors include his wife Middletown. with God’s wisdom and not Steve Campbell and Antonia man who gave generously of of Sumter; six children, This is a courtesy an- shy about sharing it. She was Francis of Sumter; a step- his time and was always Linda Patrick Hamblin of nouncement of Williams Fu- a loving, caring and kind per- mom she loved dearly, Mar- willing to help those in Everett, Washington, Leon neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main son, willing to offer help gie Francis; and a host of need. He gave the best bear A. Hamblin Jr. (Kimberly) St., Sumter. whenever possible. She had aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- hugs and everyone who got of York, Patricia Handberg Online memorial messages an incredible way of smack- ews and in-laws. one knew he’d always pro- of Mattawa, Washington, may be sent to the family at ing you up side your head Her contagious laughter, tect them. Ricky D. Hamblin (Patricia) [email protected]. with her words for a reality brilliant sense of humor, He was a member of the of Clover, Kathy Cobb of com. Visit us on the web at check but she did it all in beautiful creativity and joy- Sumter Cruisers car club of Washington and Susan To- www.williamsfuneralho- love. She was a wonderful ous free spirit will truly and Sumter and of the South Car- bler (Kevin) of Puerto Val- meinc.com. wife, mother, grandmother deeply be missed by family, olina chapter of the Hooli- larta, Mexico; three step- and great-grandmother, as friends and classmates. gans and was a staunch sup- children, Barbara Harris, ANTHONY GREEN well as a wonderful friend Public viewing will be held porter of Easter Seals. Danny C. Welch (Debbie) On Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, and confidant to many. from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s The family will receive and Jenny Welch, all of Anthony “Tony” Green de- This world owes Mamie Mortuary. friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 Sumter; 27 grandchildren; parted this life at his resi- nothing as she has loved and Mrs. Stephens will be p.m. on Saturday at Grace 45 great-grandchildren; and dence. lost, she has traveled and placed in the church at 11 Baptist Church. 10 great-great-grandchil- Born on Aug. 18, 1962, in danced. She truly led a full a.m. on Saturday for viewing Funeral services will be dren. Brooklyn, New York, he was life. She lived to see all of her until the hour of service. held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Funeral services will be a son of Dorothy Conyers children as adults and Funeral service will be Grace Baptist Church with held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Green and the late Samuel watched her great-grandchil- held at noon on Saturday at Dr. Steve Williams and the Bethel Baptist Church with Green. dren and grandchildren grow Salem Chapel & Heritage Rev. Steve Shumake officiat- the Rev. Larry Frasier offici- Memorial services will up. She did her job and it’s Center (Westend Community ing. ating. Burial with military take place at 11 a.m. on Sat- time for her to rest. Church), Sumter, with the The Firefighters Honors honors will be at the church urday at Fleming & DeLaine She leaves to mourn: a Rev. Melissa Harvin officiat- will be held following the fu- cemetery. Chapel, 222 W. Boyce St., daughter, three grandchil- ing and the Rev. Mary Ragins neral service on the front Pallbearers will be mem- where the Rev. Roberta Mont- dren, two great-grandchil- serving as eulogist. Inter- lawn of Grace Baptist bers of his Sunday school gomery, pastor of Chapel dren, nieces, nephews and a ment will follow at Bradford- Church. class. AME Church, Paxvlle, will host of family and friends. Brunson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be repre- The family will receive bring words of hope. Do not mourn for Mamie, The family will receive sentatives of local car clubs, friends from noon to 1 p.m. The service of committal for she is in a good place … friends at the home, 342 Todd Touchberry, David Mar- on Saturday at Bethel Baptist will follow at the Green fami- she is home with our Heaven- Green Swamp Road, Sumter, cella, Billy West, Richard Church and other times at ly plot, located at Neal Ceme- ly Father, her parents, sib- SC 29150. Harrington, Ken Burdick and the home. tery, Sumter. lings and her husband and Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Wade Hodge. Memorials may be made to The family is receiving rel- will forever be in our hearts. Main St., Sumter, is in charge Honorary pallbearers will Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 atives and friends at the resi- Public viewing will be held of arrangements. be members of the Sumter Bethel Church Road, Sumter, dence, 30 Geddings Road, from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Online memorials may be Fire Department. SC 29150. Sumter. Mortuary. sent to the family at jobsmor- Memorials may be made to Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Fleming & DeLaine Funer- Mrs. Rodwell will be placed [email protected] or visit us on Easter Seals of South Caroli- Funeral Home and Cremato- al Home & Chapel of Man- in the church at noon on Sat- the web at www.jobsmortu- na, P.O. Box 5715, Columbia, rium of Sumter is in charge ning is in charge of these ser- urday for viewing until the ary.net. 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Woody is fully competent portation Location: Sumter, SC Job Mobile Home to represent the interests of said measures (350.00') Feet; South by Requirements: 2+ years' experi- Rentals APPOINTMENT defendants, Property N/F Melisa Williamson, MERCHANDISE ence installing new HVAC systems, OF GUARDIAN AD IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that whereon it measures (88.74') Feet; preventative and general mainte- LITEM NISI. Kelley Y. Woody be, and she hereby West by Property N/F Melisa Scenic Lake Williamson, whereon it measures nance servicing systems, installing IT APPEARING to the Court from is, appointed to represent the 2 & 3BR 2BA No pets, Section 8 (138.50') Feet; and by Property N/F duct work, extensive troubleshoot- the petition and consent that Kelley defendant who may be in the accepted. 499-1500 or 469-6978 Y. Woody has consented to act and military service of the United States Ernest Pressley, whereon it Want to Buy ing, and HVAC knowledge. Please measures (208.68") Feet; all btwn 9am-5pm represent Defendants representing of America and who may thereby be call (803)968-4718 if interested. such unknown minors and persons entitled to the benefits of the measurements being a little more or less. Being the same property Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, SW off 15 S, 50 Sheffield Crt. 3Br under disability who may have some Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of interest in the subject property, and 2003, as amended, and to protect conveyed to Shannon S. Jackson and tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 2Ba 1 acre, $450 Mo + $300Dep. James E Jackson by deed from Green State Tree Service is looking for a Call 803-795-9970 it appearing that Kelley Y. Woody is their interests. wheelers, or almost anything of fully competent to represent the R. Ferrell Cothran, Jr. Tree Servicing LLC dated March 4, value. Also old signs & lawn furniture CDL driver with experience. Call 2013 and recorded in the Office of 803-773-1320 to schedule an inter- interests of said Defendants. October 9, 2017 Call 803-983-5364 Office Rentals IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that the Register of Deeds for Sumter view. Kelley Y. Woody be, and she hereby PETITION FOR County on March 28, 2013 in Book is appointed to act as guardian ad APPOINTMENT OF 1185 at page 711. TMS#: Auctions Needed: HVAC Technician. Mini- 690 Bultman Dr 1612 Sq. Ft. litem nisi to represent the unknown ATTORNEY FOR PERSON 326-00-01-033. mum 5 years experience. $15-$20 an Reception area w/ hdwd floors, 4 minors and persons under disability IN MILITARY SERVICE hour depending on exp. Must be Private offices, Conference rm, who have, or may claim to have, AND CONSENT. J. Kershaw Spong [SC Bar # 5289] PUBLIC AUCTION SOWELL GRAY ROBINSON STEPP EPA certified. Call 803-825-9075 Secretarial work area, Copier/Equip. some interest in or claim to the The plaintiff would respectfully subject real property and shall so show unto the court: This is an & LAFFITTE, LLC SUMTER EAST SELF STORAGE Rm, Shower rm, 2 1/2 baths, file P.O. Box 11449 from Manning, SC. storage rm, $2050 mo+$57.76 CAM serve unless and until any of these action for the foreclosure of a real 800 MYRTLE BEACH HWY. Help Wanted persons shall secure by appropriate estate mortgage. Petitioner has been Columbia, SC 29211 AUCTION Live in care giver needed for elderly Call 803 773-1477 proceedings the appointment of informed James E. Jackson is (803) 929-1400 January 27, 2018 woman. For more info please another to so act. The appointment deceased. 1. Plaintiff is without Email: [email protected] 10:00 A.M. contact 267-442-8603 or TRANSPORTATION shall automatically be made absolute sufficient knowledge or information Attorneys for Plaintiff 267-608-7952 should the Defendants so to determine whether any James C. Campbell UNITS FOR AUCTION represented fail to move before the defendants, known or unknown, are court to secure the appointment of a in the military service of the United Sumter County Clerk of Court A-4 - Adline Albert Help Wanted representative of their choice. States of America, thereby being October 11, 2017 A-5 - Marquis Gaymon Part-Time entitled to the benefits of the D-12 - Grandison Toney PETITION FOR Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of Kelley Y. Woody [SC Bar 7307] E-17 - John E. Ragin 2003, as amended. 2. Kelley Y. PO Box 6432 Occasional help needed in clean- Autos For Sale APPOINTMENT OF Columbia, SC 29260 F-38 - Sandra P. Hill Woody, a member of the South ing out rentals. Must have truck or GUARDIAN AD LITEM (803) 787-9678 G-7 - Earl Bradley, Jr. Carolina Bar, is fully competent to trailer. No skills needed. Call Holiday Sales NISI AND CONSENT. protect the interests and rights of Email: [email protected] The Plaintiff would respectfully AUCTION 803-775-0492 Cars, Trucks and Vans any defendant, known or unknown, show unto the court: 1. This is an who may be in the military service January 20, 2018 at 9 am Starting at $1995 action to foreclose a mortgage of Price is Right Auto Sales and that she has no interest in the RACCOON ROAD STORAGE Work Wanted certain real estate located within real estate being foreclosed nor any 7875 Raccoon Rd & Hwy 260 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275 Sumter County, South Carolina. interest adverse to that of the Check out our web site for updates Petitioner has been informed James defendants. www.raccoonroadstorage.com Wanted: Private caregiver position. E. Jackson is deceased. 2. In order WHEREFORE, Plaintiff moves that The following units will be up for Years of experience and excellent that all persons who may have some Kelley Y. Woody be appointed as LEGAL interest in the property by and sale: references. Call 803-795-6067 attorney for any defendant, known or through James E. Jackson may be unknown, who may be in the military L Milinis M-33; L Garneau B-6; NOTICES brought before this court, all such FT Admin Assistant Looking for service and therefore entitled to the L Gibbons M-48; B Smith M-118; V unknown persons have been named benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Hilton M-100; M Bouthour M-127; work. Experienced in Office proce- party defendants, of which all Relief Act of 2003, as amended. S. Williams M-285. Misc. household dures, quickbooks, billing & custom- Summons & unknown minors and persons under items, furniture, tools, lawn/garden er relations. 803-494-3412 Notice disability are constituted as a class CONSENT TO items, etc. designated as "Richard Roe"; and it is necessary that some discreet, APPOINTMENT. I consent to act as attorney for any IN THE COURT OF competent person be appointed to defendant, known or unknown, who Garage, Yard & represent such unknown minors and COMMON PLEAS may be in the military service of the Estate Sales persons under disability, unless such Case No.: United States of America and RENTALS persons, or someone on their behalf, 2017-CP-43-01752 thereby entitled to the benefits of should apply to the court for such an Autumn Run, Wedgefield Fri the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act appointment. 3. Plaintiff is informed STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA of 2003, as amended. I have no 7am-5pm & Sat 7 am - 2 pm, auto and believes that Kelley Y. Woody is COUNTY OF SUMTER interest in the real estate being mechanic specialty tools, furn. ellipti- a competent and discreet person to foreclosed and have no interest cal & misc Rooms for Rent so act. The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a adverse to that of the defendants. The Bank of New York, as trustee for WHEREFORE, Plaintiff moves that Moving Sale: 2824 September Dr. Kelley Y. Woody be appointed Randolph's Landing Winter Rent- Mid-State Capital Corporation 2006-1 LIS PENDENS. Fri. & Sat, 8 am - 12 noon. Furn., Trust, Guardian ad Litem Nisi to represent tools, stereo equip., lawn edger, etc. al. Motel Room 2 Dbl beds, micr., the unknown minors and persons NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an TV., fridge. Wkly or monthly. Full Plaintiff, action has been commenced by the v. under disability who have, or may hook-up camp sites. Free pier claim to have, some interest in or Plaintiff above named against the Moving Sale 18 Beaufain Dr James E. Jackson, deceased, Defendants above named for the Sat 8-1 furniture, dishes, fishing. Call for rates. (803)478-2152. Shannon S. Jackson, John Doe (a claim to the subject real property, and should so serve unless and until foreclosure of a certain mortgage bedding, & accessories End of Hwy 260, foot of the dam. On fictitious party representing all given by Shannon S. Jackson and grounds rest. Fayz Place. persons unknown claiming by or any of these persons shall secure, by appropriate proceedings, the James E. Jackson to Green Tree Huge Garage Sale 4190 Muriel St through the decedent James E. Fri, Sat & Sun 7-5pm Antiques, ROOMS FOR RENT $100- $125 Jackson); Also all other persons furniture & Collectibles /wkly. All utilities & cable included. unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the 803-938-2709 3320 Sheila Cir., Dalzell Sat 8-12 real estate described in the complaint herein; and Richard Roe clothes, furn., & much more! 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IN BRIEF Debt still dragging down Poverty and segregation persist in U.S. schools, report says members of Generation X Too often, low-income, black and Latino students end up in schools with Younger, older people this week that credit card debt hit a rec- cards per person, less than half the U.S. crumbling walls, old textbooks and ord in November. That’s a good sign for average, and a typical credit card bal- unqualified teachers, according to a throwing off shackles consumer spending but could spell ance of $2,047, less than a third of the report released Thursday by the U.S. trouble down the road if the economy national average. They seem to be tak- Commission on Civil Rights. Paul Davidson and labor market weaken. ing on more student loan debt than prior The commission said inequities are USA TODAY Some age groups handle debt and generations at their age as college tu- caused by the fact that schools are manage their creditworthiness better ition costs ratchet higher, said Kelley mostly funded with state and local tax Generation X continues to struggle than others, according to the credit re- Motely, Experian’s director of analytics. dollars. More than 92% of funding with debt while Millennials and Baby porting agency. Here’s a rundown (Note: comes from non-federal sources, ac- Boomers make positive strides, ac- the precise range of generations is often Millennials (Ages 21-34) cording to the Education Department. cording to a new report. debated. This story reflects how Experi- Average credit score: 638 Experian’s State of Credit report an defined the ranges for its research): Report: Trump uses crude term paints a relatively healthy picture for Many graduated from college during to describe immigrants’ nations Americans: The average credit score Generation Z (Ages 18-20) or shortly after the Great Recession, rose from 673 to 675 over the 12 months Average credit score: 634 which ended in 2009. That forced many During immigration talks in the ending last June, the highest since 679 to take lower-paying jobs, setting back Oval Office, President Trump used a in 2007, before the Great Recession be- Members of this group are just estab- their careers. They’re digging out. Their crude description of Haiti, El Salvador gan. Consumer confidence is up lishing credit, but they’re off to a good and African countries, The Washing- sharply, and the Federal Reserve said start. They have an average of 1.44 credit seeSee DEBT, DEBT, PAGE Page B2 2B ton Post reported Thursday. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” Trump reportedly told lawmakers. He USA TODAY NETWORK SPECIAL REPORT allegedly suggested that the United States try to increase immigration from countries such as Norway, whose prime minister he met with this week. The Post’s report was based on two anonymous sources briefed on the meeting. The meeting was attended by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Dick Durbin, D-Ill.; and Tom Cotton, R-Ark., as well as Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va.

NAACP honors Memphis sanitation workers from 1968

A group of sanitation workers whose strike 50 years ago brought civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis is being honored. The sur- viving workers are recipients of this year’s NAACP Vanguard Award. King came to Memphis to support the workers, who pushed for better working conditions and higher pay. On April 4, 1968, he was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel.

Russia, U.S. hold talks about nuclear pact, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is in negotiations with Washington on a nuclear arms pact. Putin said U.S. plans to re-equip some of its nuclear-capable aircraft Doctors suspect lead poisoning stunted the growth of Shar Allen Hardy’s son Wilson, who will be 2 in February. After the and submarines to carry conventional family moved out of Cincinnati, they say his condition improved. LIZ DUFOUR/USA TODAY NETWORK weapons have drawn Russian con- cerns. He noted Thursday that al- though the U.S. plans don’t contradict the 2010 U.S.-Russian New START nu- Kids must be retested for lead clear arms reduction treaty, Moscow is entitled to monitor the modifications.

Ecuador grants nationality to 7 million poison-detecting procedures may have been faulty WikiLeaks founder Assange Carrie Blackmore Smith could have been wrong, according to the Ecuador granted citizenship to and Hannah Sparling Centers for Disease Control and Preven- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, The Cincinnati Enquirer tion. The tests’ manufacturer is confi- “Any kid coming in for any- who has lived in asylum at the nation’s USA TODAY NETWORK dent the number is millions lower. embassy in London for more than five Parents may not realize that routine thing — a snotty nose — we years. Assange sought refuge to avoid Tests given to millions of kids since doctor visits should include a blood test retest them.” extradition to Sweden for investiga- 2014 to detect lead poisoning may not to screen children for lead. In the bar- tion of sex-related claims. Sweden have worked properly, delivering false rage of questions about a baby’s devel- Nicholas Newman dropped the case, but Assange was low results to an unknown number of opment, physical exams, shots and oth- Environmental Health and Lead Clinic still subject to arrest in Britain for American families. er tests, it can get glossed over — partic- jumping bail. As many as 7 million tests per- From staff and wire reports formed on children over three years Seesee LEAD, LEAD, PAGE Page B2 2B

USA SNAPSHOTS© N. Korea can’t get enough literary ‘Fire and Fury’ 30% Kim Hjelmgaard more than unsubstantiated gossip. dent, even in Western Europe,” the USA TODAY North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun news- newspaper said. of global working paper said in a commentary that robust Fire and Fury, which takes its title professionals accepted Michael Wolff’s book about Presi- sales for the book reflected “rapidly from Trump’s threat to unleash “fire their jobs fully or in part dent Trump’s White House has made surging anti-Trump sentiments in the and fury” after North Korea’s missile because of the business its way to one of the most isolated cor- international community.” and nuclear tests, sold 29,000 copies its travel opportunities ners of the planet: Kim Jong Un’s North The paper said the “anti-Trump first weekend after being published Fri- they offered. Korea, where state media praised it book is sweeping all over the world, so day. Digital sales topped 250,000, and Thursday for foretelling “Trump’s polit- Trump is being massively humiliated audio sales exceeded 100,000, accord- ical demise.” worldwide,” and “voices calling for the ing to John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan, The book, Fire and Fury: Inside the impeachment of Trump are on the rise the parent company of the book’s pub- Trump White House, has received not only in the United States but also lisher, Henry Holt. mixed reviews: Some critics and read- abroad.” The publisher increased an initial ers call it an unputdownable exposé of a Since the book was published about announced printing of 150,000 to more SOURCE Booking.com for Business survey of 17,038 adults in 24 countries juvenile and dysfunctional administra- a week ago, it “has triggered a debate on than 1 million, according to the Associ- MIKE B. SMITH, JANET LOEHRKE/USA TODAY tion, and others say it amounts to little whether Trump is qualified to be presi- ated Press. C2 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 · THE SUMTER ITEM

“Any kid coming in for anything — a Lead snotty nose — we retest them,” said Debt Newman, whose clinic is one of 11 units continuedContinued from from Page Page B1 1B in a national network specializing in en- Continuedcontinued from from Page Page B1 1B vironmental health. ularly if the test comes back negative. The testing systems in question are average credit score climbed 4 points Although lead has been banned from manufactured by Magellan Diagnostics. from 2016 — the most of any genera- products such as gasoline and paint for Officials at Magellan Diagnostics in tion — to 638, and they shaved their decades, a child can ingest lead easily, North Billerica, Mass., work with federal overall average debt by 8% to so the CDC recommends early testing. regulators and are committed to fixing $222,000. They’ve increased their av- The Food and Drug Administration the problem, said Amy Winslow, presi- erage mortgage debt by 6% to recalled the faulty tests in May, and dent and chief executive. $198,303, giving many who put off eight months later, what went wrong re- “The evidence uncovered during the home purchases an opportunity to mains uncertain. inspection (of Magellan’s plant) shows build wealth. Some children thought to be healthy that the company put patients at risk af- Cincinnati health inspector Marilyn “The economy has improved, and should be rescreened for lead, the CDC ter it recognized that its tests could pro- Goldfeder conducts home visits for they are positioned to improve their fi- advised. No level of lead is considered vide inaccurate results and failed to take children with lead poisoning Friday. nancial standing,” said Rod Griffin, di- safe in children. appropriate steps to report this issue,” SAM GREENE/USA TODAY NETWORK rector of public education for Experi- Nicholas Newman, head of the Envi- Donald St. Pierre, an FDA deputy direc- an. ronmental Health and Lead Clinic at tor, said in a news release in October. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical The number of children tested for Magellan said it may have narrowed Generation X (Ages 35-49) Center, urges anyone younger than 6 to lead nationwide is dropping, and Jenni- the cause to a chemical in some blood Average credit score: 658 be rescreened. fer Lowry, chairwoman of environmen- sample tubes. Winslow, who has led tal health for the American Academy of the company for six years, said work- They’re saddled with the highest Pediatrics, fears this recall will exacer- ers are exploring possibilities. average mortgage debt of all the age bate the problem. “If the physician’s of- The accuracy of Magellan’s finger- groups at $231,774. Many probably Corrections & Clarifications fice thinks it is not accurate, then they stick tests is not in question. The com- bought homes at the peak of the hous- USA TODAY is committed to might not do the screening there,” she pany said nine of 10 of its lead tests are ing bubble, including expensive accuracy. To reach us, contact Standards Editor said. “They might refer the family else- finger sticks, also known as capillary houses in higher-income neighbor- Brent Jones at where, and many people won’t go.” tests. hoods that boasted good schools for 800-872-7073 or e-mail [email protected]. When children ingest lead, the chem- About 2 million would have been their kids, Griffin said. Home values Please indicate whether ical gets into their bloodstreams. Then, venous tests, Winslow said, and only a plummeted during the housing crisis you’re responding to content online or in the it travels to the brain and can cause fraction of those would have been before recouping much of those losses newspaper. stunted growth, slurred or delayed wrong. in recent years. This group has a high speech, violent behavior and even death In 2006, Magellan’s LeadCare be- rate of late debt payments at 0.54% in rare cases. came the first device capable of pro- and the most average non-mortgage For parents, lead poisoning and its viding immediate results to families debt at $30,334. Still, they, too, are unknowns are terrifying, Cincinnati and doctors. Previously, the wait for making gains. Their average credit mom Shar Allen Hardy said. results took weeks, said Kim Dietrich, score rose 3 points from the prior year Her nearly 2-year-old son, Wilson, is professor of environmental health and to 658. in the third percentile for height and epidemiology at the University of Cin- PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER weight in his age group and just recently cinnati College of Medicine. Baby Boomers (Ages 50-70) John Zidich began fitting into clothes for children That put treatment on hold and Average credit score: 703 CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER half his age. He started walking late. made it harder for doctors to keep Kevin Gentzel His parents moved out of their house track of patients and families. They have substantial mortgage

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USA Lead can come from so many places In 2015, the company filed a report credit score increased to 703 from 700 TODAY may in its sole discretion edit, classify, — old paint, plastic toys, blinds, purse with the FDA, acknowledging prob- over the year. reject or cancel at any time any advertising submitted. handles, jewelry, car keys, tools, dirt — lems but saying it had mitigated them. National, Regional: 703-854-3400 that it can be overwhelming for parents The FDA disagreed and issued a Silent Generation (Ages 70-plus) Reprint permission, copies of articles, glossy trying to pinpoint a cause. Class 1 recall, the most serious type, in Average credit score: 729 reprints: www.GannettReprints.com or call 212-221-9595 “You go home and you Google, and May. In October, the FDA sent the USA TODAY is a member of The Associated Press you have a heart attack,” Hardy said. company a warning letter, chastising it Their average mortgage debt is sur- and subscribes to other news services. 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Judy Solomon, vice president for The Senate is likely to vote on the WASHINGTON – The Trump admini- health policy at the Center on Budget bill next week before the program ex- stration said Thursday it will encourage and Policy Priorities, a Democrat- pires Jan. 19. The president supports states to place work requirements on aligned policy group, said on Twitter the House action, according to the Medicaid recipients, a first step toward that the initiative provides no money White House. a longstanding GOP goal of overhauling “for work supports” and that history The program is known as Section the program serving low-income Amer- shows people who are working and 702 of the Foreign Surveillance Intelli- icans. those who should be exempt could lose gence Act. The Section 702 program Seema Verma, head of the Centers for benefits. “Don’t be fooled by all the was approved by Congress in 2008 to Medicare and Medicaid Services, is- bells and whistles,” she wrote. increase the government’s ability to sued new guidance intended to help People are not legally required to track and thwart foreign terrorists in states design programs encouraging hold a job to be on Medicaid, but states the wake of the 9/11 attacks. “able-bodied, working-age Medicaid traditionally can seek federal waivers Q: What is the Section 702 pro- U.S. intelligence agencies collect beneficiaries” to participate in skills to test new ideas for the program. gram designed to do? American data in the course of training, education, job search, volun- CMS says 10 states have applied for A: The law gives U.S. intelligence monitoring foreigners. AP teering or care giving. waivers involving work requirements agencies the power to spy on the elec- The orders would mark a significant or community involvement: Arizona, tronic communication and phone calls shift in how the Medicaid program, gov- of foreigners residing outside the USA won’t see any messages from Ameri- ernment health care for low-income to try to gather information about any cans who communicate with foreign na- people, is administered. It is likely to terrorist plots or activities. tionals. The problem, critics say, is not draw strong political opposition from “Medicaid needs to be more flexible Q: What’s wrong with that? that the information is collected but Democrats. so that states can best address the A: The problem, according to priva- what is done with it after it is gathered. “Medicaid needs to be more flexible needs of this population.” cy advocates and civil liberties groups, The information becomes part of a so that states can best address the Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and is that the emails, photos, texts and database that the FBI or other federal needs of this population,” Verma said in Medicaid Services other electronic communication of law enforcement agencies could search a statement announcing an initiative U.S. citizens and legal U.S. residents to find evidence that Americans are en- that could affect millions. “Our funda- Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, are collected while our government gaged in domestic crimes that have mental goal is to make a positive and Maine, New Hampshire, North Caroli- spies on foreigners. nothing to do with terrorism. For exam- lasting difference in the health and well- na, Utah and Wisconsin. That could happen if a citizen com- ple, it could be used to find evidence ness of our beneficiaries,” she said. The order also may face legal chal- municated with a foreigner who was that an American citizen didn’t pay his In areas of high unemployment, CMS lenges. under surveillance, even if that for- or her taxes or committed a minor drug said in a statement that beneficiaries Health groups and advocates for the eigner wasn’t suspected of being a ter- offense, according to the American Civil could meet requirements by caring for poor — including the National Center rorist. It could happen if two Ameri- Liberties Union and other groups. young children or elderly family mem- for Law and Economic Justice and the cans communicated with one another Q: How do I know if my emails or bers. States would be required to come American Lung Association — dispute and mentioned the name of a foreigner texts have been collected or searched up with ways to help beneficiaries meet Verma’s contention that the CMS has under surveillance. under this law? the requirements and to help them find the authority to grant such requests. Under the Fourth Amendment to A: There’s no way to know unless you job training, as long as they use non- Courts have said states can’t add the U.S. Constitution, Americans are are charged with a crime and prosecu- Medicaid funds to do so. additional requirements for Medicaid protected from unreasonable searches tors disclose that they have evidence The agency is expected to start ap- eligibility that are not in law, the coali- and seizures. Law enforcement offi- obtained through Section 702. Congress proving state waivers promoting “com- tion wrote. Some bills offered in Con- cials typically have to go to court and members have repeatedly asked intelli- munity engagement activities” in com- gress address such changes, but ask a judge for a search warrant. They gence agencies to reveal how many ing weeks, according to CMS. haven’t passed yet. must show probable cause to believe Americans have had their data collected Medicaid is a federal-state collabora- “Most people on Medicaid who can that evidence of a crime will be found. under the program, but the agencies tion covering more than 70 million peo- work, do so,” the coalition wrote, “and Q: Isn’t it impossible for U.S. in- haven’t provided an answer. ple, or about 1 in 5 Americans, making it for people who face major obstacles to telligence agencies to spy on foreign- Q: What happens next? the largest government health insur- employment, harsh requirements ers without scooping up some Amer- A: The Senate is likely to pass the bill ance program. President Barack Obama won’t help them overcome them.” ican data in the process? and send it to Trump, who will probably expanded the program by allowing Contributing: Maureen Groppe A: Yes, it’s unrealistic to think they sign it. THE SUMTER ITEM · FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 | C3 NEWS Mudslides make emotional impact

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MONTECITO, Calif. – The numbers are horrific and just begin to tell the tale of tragedy unfolding in this quaint coastal hamlet overwhelmed by walls of debris, mud and water where rescue workers Thursday continued the oner- ous search for survivors. Cal Fire puts the affected area at 30 square miles. Seventeen people dead, 28 injured, eight missing. Sixty-five homes confirmed destroyed and more than 400 damaged. And rescue teams are still slogging through the mud, hunting for the miss- ing and assessing the damage. Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, a Montecito resident ordered to evacuate before the mudslides began, discussed the tragedy Thursday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “There are families missing, there are people who are missing family mem- bers,” DeGeneres said. “They’re finding people and bodies and I mean, you hear the word mudslide and you have no idea Mike Kelley examines his friend’s house, which is covered in mud and debris in Montecito, Calif. The town “is beyond the impact that it has ... (Montecito) is recognizable,” said Ellen DeGeneres, a resident of the community. JUAN CARLO/VENTURA COUNTY STAR/USA TODAY NETWORK beyond recognizable.” The tale is nothing new in Southern California. First came the fires, and the tried to clean up the area, still in disbe- lives in our community,” Bridges tweet- Thomas Fire last month in this area lief. Marco Farrell, 45, said he was two ed. “Your prayers and best wishes are west of Los Angeles was the biggest ever blocks away when he saw the slide de- “I heard rumbling and most appreciated.” recorded in the state. scending on Olive Mill Road. Oprah Winfrey, speaking on Ellen, The last embers were barely extin- “I heard rumbling and ran for my life,” ran for my life. Literally. said while walking around she saw guished when the rains came. Residents he said. “Literally. Ran for my life.” Ran for my life.” some of her neighbors homes were “gut- of some communities were ordered out A wall of water carrying uprooted ted,” while others are “gone, just gone.” in advance as authorities feared the hill- trees and boulders flowed like a river. Marco Farrell She said as her house was positioned sides, left bare by the fire, would be “It happened that quickly. It wasn’t a on a knoll, she felt secure and that de- swept down onto homes below. trickle,” said William Johnston, who spite being informed she wouldn’t have Before dawn Tuesday, the worst fears lives in a retirement community down The sound of working construction water or gas, she feels grateful. were realized. By the time the rains the street. equipment could be heard nearby as “I am blessed and I am going to do moved on, dozens of boulders sat atop When it was over, residents waded backhoes dug up the debris. whatever I can for the rest of the com- muddied tree branches on Olive Mill through mud and water to get to their Montecito is home to many stars, and munity,” she said, “and we all just love Road, where at least three homes were homes. Some had to hop onto the roof to they were feeling the pain. Jeff Bridges the firefighters.” blasted to their foundations when the get inside through an upstairs window. tweeted that his home was “severely Bacon reported from McLean, Va. debris suddenly roared in. They were assisted by firefighters and damaged” but that his family was safe. Contributing: Erin Jensen, USA TODAY; Some residents watched as crews search-and-rescue teams. “We are heartbroken over the loss of The Associated Press

Ex-general: N. Korea’s CES 2018 military is formidable Alexa expands clout, from commodes to dog collars Troops will be motivated, Jennifer Jolly only wacky voice-controlled gadget I South Korea officer says Special to USA TODAY saw. ❚ LG’s InstaView ThinQ Internet- Kim Hjelmgaard Do we really need an Alexa-pow- connected refrigerator will let you ask USA TODAY ered toilet? Alexa to order groceries, while com- Kitchen and bath products-maker manding the new robot CordZero R9 LONDON – A distinguished retired Kohler thinks so, as well as a faucet vacuum to clean up whatever you just South Korean general warned that a U.S. and bathroom mirror and the list of spilled on the floor. attack on North Korea would be met by Alexa-activated devices is even longer ❚ Whirlpool’s Wi-Fi-enabled Smart well-armed soldiers fighting with reli- and weirder than that. How about an Over-the-Range Microwave (starting at gious fervor to defend their homeland. Alexa-powered dog collar or backyard $619) lets you ask Alexa to make pop- “I try to explain to the Americans — if umbrella? corn. we have to go into North Korea, it is not A South Korean Marine, right, and Amazon was expected to get its ❚ Sleep Number’s 360 Smart Bed going to be like going into Iraq or Af- U.S. Marines take part in joint military voice-activated digital assistant into (starts at $2,000) will soon let you ask ghanistan. It’s not going to be like top- exercises. 2015 AP FILE PHOTO all manner of Internet-connected gad- “Hey Google, how did I sleep last night?” pling (ex-Iraqi president Saddam) Hus- gets at CES 2018, the big annual tech- Pets are getting in on the trend, too. sein. This would be more like trying to nology trade show that wrapped up in The Wagz Smart Dog Collar ($295) will get rid of Allah,” said I.B. Chun, referring would face in the event of war: Las Vegas last week. And it didn’t dis- soon let you say, “Alexa, Fluffy needs to the Arabic word for God. ❚ The majority of the North’s mili- appoint. The list of new devices pow- some food,” to restock its smart feeder Chun, speaking at a London think tary infrastructure is deep under- ered by Alexa rose to 4,000, from more ($250), and even open its Wi-Fi con- tank late Wednesday, said. “I said to my ground, a reaction to the bombing by than 1,000 brands. Not to be outdone, nected dog door ($250). All three of the team: Can you imagine what that would U.S. forces during the Korean War, Google made an unusual splash, gadgets are expected out in May. look like? (North Korean leader) Kim which ended in 1953 with an armistice showing off deals that put its Alexa ri- Jong Un and his family is a cult in North instead of a peace treaty. val, Google Assistant, in touchscreen Korea.” ❚ Every North Korean, starting at displays and voice-activated com- The Kim dynasty has ruled North Ko- age 14, gets 100 hours of training each mands in cars. rea since its founding in 1948. Its three year on how to shoot a weapon, fire a Technology fads often run hot then leaders — first Kim Il Sung, then Kim rocket-propelled grenade, throw a gre- fizzle, and it’s tempting to think that Jong Il and now Kim Jong Un — have in- nade, pitch a tent and other survival the Numi intelligent Wi-Fi-connected spired an intense, devotional following skills. “North Korea is militarized far Kohler commode will fall into the that has kept them in power. beyond the (West’s) imagination,” realm of cool-but-little-used items. In her book, North Korea: The Coun- Chun said. But in this race for the crown jewel try We Love to Hate, political analyst Lo- ❚ While the North Korean air force is of smart home control, Kohler’s toilet retta Napoleoni described the isolated outdated with about 1,000 old fighter might just take the throne. You can ask nation’s ruling “juche” philosophy that jets, these planes would be used for it to heat up the seat, lift the lid, play values self-reliance and extreme na- kamikaze-style attacks instead of air your favorite tunes, and of course, This toilet from Kohler can flush by tionalism “as a modern religion, similar combat. “They will load them with a lot flush. “Numi delivers hands-free con- voice command KOHLER to Scientology, a non-transcendental of fuel, some bombs, and tell the pilot, trol, personalized cleansing function- doctrine with a twist of absurdity and ‘That is your target and you need to de- ality,” reads the release, “that let users plenty of dogmas.” stroy it,’ ” he said. fine-tune every aspect of their experi- Then, there’s the $8,000 robot Shade- “I have had the opportunity to speak ❚ The regime has chemical and bio- ence to their exact preferences.” Craft Sunflower outdoor robotic parasol, to North Korean soldiers who have de- logical weapons, which Chun esti- The smart toilet starts at $5,625, that you’ll be able to ask Alexa to play fected to South Korea — and you cannot mates at between 2,500 and 5,000 while the fancier Numi Black will set your favorite jams, or move a bit to the imagine how indoctrinated they are,” tons. you back $6,500. Both come out in the right. It also acts as a security camera, Chun said. ❚ In case of a foreign attack, North fourth quarter this year. and can serve as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Chun, who retired 18 months ago af- Koreans would stay loyal to Kim at Now before you make it the butt of As over the top some of these sound, ter serving in South Korea’s military for first. “They have a system where five to new gadget jokes, just imagine how they also make sense. Amazon’s Echo almost 40 years, rose as high as deputy 10 families are organized into a group, great it would be to end the age-old ar- and Google Home have been such hits, commander of the First South Korean and if a single person from that group gument between men and women ev- tech makers envision a future where our Army, a position that also involved lead- misbehaves, the entire five or 10 fam- erywhere to put the seat down. And voices are like remote controls. ing the country’s special forces. ilies go to the gulag or are executed. So talk about ending germaphobes’ com- At the very least, it’s safe to say, the According to Chun, who lives just 35 everybody spies on everybody else. It plaints forever. As much as I want to future’s flush with tech possibilities. miles from the North’s border, here are is a great mechanism for keeping peo- mock it, I would buy it in a heartbeat — Jennifer Jolly is a consumer tech con- some of the challenges that allied forces ple under control,” he said. if I won the lottery. And it’s far from the tributor for USA TODAY. C4 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 TELEVISION THE SUMTER ITEM FRIDAY EVENING JANUARY 12 SP FT 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM LOCAL CHANNELS WIS News 10 at Entertainment Blindspot “Hot Burning Flames” The team Taken “S.E.R.E” (Season Premiere) Bryan Dateline NBC (N) WIS News 10 at (:34) The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy WIS * 3 10 7 (N) Tonight (N) tracks nuclear warheads. (N) must survive in a Mexican prison. 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BY KEVIN McDONOUGH portive father of a young base- SERIES NOTES Are we entering a new gold- ball obsessive who begins to Automation can be murder en age of anthology television? notice strange behavior in his on “MacGyver” (8 p.m., CBS, Hot on the heels of a new sea- dear old dad following an unex- TV-PG) * Rebecca can only do son of Netflix’s “Black Mirror,” pected meteor shower. so much on “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Amazon Prime starts stream- Perhaps “Electric Dreams” is (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Grover ing “Philip K. Dick’s Electric the modern-day analog to “The consoles a would-be suicide on Dreams.” Its 10 standalone epi- Outer Limits,” whereas “Black “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, sodes are based on the short Mirror” is more comparable to TV-14) * Erin hires her old stories of Dick, whose works “The Twilight Zone.” Or is it nemesis on “Blue Bloods” (10 inspired such films as “Blade the other way around? Either p.m., CBS, TV-14). Runner,” “Minority Report,” way, fans of speculative and “Total Recall” and “A Scanner slightly unsettling short stories Darkly.” are in luck. LATE NIGHT Better yet, “Electric Dreams” • David Letterman returns Laurie Metcalf is booked on features an impressive cast, in- from retirement. Sort of. Fully “The Late Show With Stephen cluding Steve Buscemi, Ter- bearded, the former late-night Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * rence Howard, Janelle Monae, regular will host “My Next Guest JAN THIJS / NBC Jimmy Fallon welcomes Greg Kinnear, Maura Tierney Needs No Introduction,” a month- Clive Standen stars as Bryan Mills in “Taken,” returning for a second James Spader, Camila Cabello and Bryan Cranston. ly talk show on Netflix. His season at 9 p.m. today on NBC. and Pete Lee on “The Tonight Cranston is also a producer scheduled guests for the series’ Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * An- on this American-British proj- first six-month run include Chuck Wepner (Liev Schreiber) • In captivity, Bryan fights to thony Anderson, Hong Chau, ect, which began airing on the George Clooney, Malala — known as “the Bayonne survive on the second season Amanda Seales and Mark U.K.’s Channel 4 in September. Yousafzai, Jay-Z, Tina Fey and Bleeder” — goes 15 rounds premiere of “Taken” (9 p.m., Guiliana visit “Late Night With The episodes vary in subject, Howard Stern. Letterman’s with Muhammad Ali (Pooch NBC, TV-14). Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, genre and tone, reflecting the first guest is President Barack Hall) in the 2016 biopic “Chuck” • Mulder and Scully have r) * Emmy Rossum, January breadth of Dick’s output. “The Obama, making his first TV (8:15 p.m., Showtime). Many be- company while searching for Jones and Pink are on “The Commuter” stars Timothy talk show appearance since lieve that this true-life tale in- their missing son on “The X- Late Late Show With James Cor- Spall as a browbeaten station leaving office. spired Sylvester Stallone when Files” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). den” (12:35 a.m., CBS, r). master for the British railway • Michael Buble, We McDon- he wrote and starred in the • The reunited team becomes whose rather grim existence is ald, Josh Groban and others 1976 hit “Rocky.” “Chuck” a target on “Marvel’s Agents of Copyright 2018 brightened by his discovery of join the guest of honor on sports a game cast, including S.H.I.E.L.D.” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14). United Feature a secret train stop that leads to “Tony Bennett: The Library of Con- Naomi Watts, Elisabeth Moss, a mysterious village, where a gress Gershwin Prize for Popular Jim Gaffigan, Michael Rapa- pleasant existence unfolds in Song” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, port and Ron Perlman. repetitive “Groundhog Day” check local listings). Bruce Wil- fashion. He’s delighted and lis hosts. somewhat addicted to the • Would-be brides anticipate TONIGHT’S OTHER place, until he discovers the their walk down the aisle just HIGHLIGHTS very personal price for his mys- as soon as their betrothed is re- • Loose nukes on “Blindspot” tical diversion. leased from prison on the new (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14). Another episode, “Father series “Love After Lockup” (10 • Contestants must remake a Thing,” has a more straight-up p.m., WE, TV-14). meal based on only one taste of Spielbergian science-fiction • Liquor salesman, father the original on “Hell’s Kitchen” (8 feel. Kinnear stars as the sup- and undistinguished boxer p.m., Fox, TV-14). NEED MONEY? 2017-18 DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF TOMMY MIMS SELL YOUR FIREARMS TO US OR GET A LOAN INSTEAD. SUMTER & MANNING’S OLDEST & LARGEST PAWN SHOP www.reliablepawnshop.com Please Mail To: The Sumter Item/Fireside Fund Or Drop Off At The Item 33 West Liberty Street • Downtown Sumter PO Box 1677 • Sumter, SC 29150 36 W. Liberty Street 18 N. Brooks Street • Downtown Manning THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 | C5

SATURDAY EVENING JANUARY 13 SP FT 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM LOCAL CHANNELS (4:30) NFL Football Atlanta Falcons at Will & Grace Will Superstore (DVS) Dateline NBC Saturday Night Live (N) WIS News 10 at (:29) Saturday Night Live “Sam Rockwell; WIS * 3 10 Philadelphia Eagles. (N) (Live) and Grace date the 11 (N) Halsey” Host Sam Rockwell; Halsey same man. performs. (N) (Live) To Be Announced The NFL Today (N) NFL Football Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots. No. 1 New England defends its home turf against No. 5 Tennessee in an News 19 at 11pm Blue Bloods “Personal Business” A wom- WLTX 3 9 9 (Live) NFL divisional round game. (N) (Live) (N) an’s ex-boyfriend is murdered. (DVS)

Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! ››› “Flushed Away” (2006, Children’s) Voices of Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, 20/20 ABC Columbia (:35) American Ninja Warrior “Venice WOLO 9 5 12 “California Coast” Jean Reno. Animated. A pampered pet rat winds up in the sewer. News at 11 (N) Qualifying Part 2” More competitors take on the course. (Part 2 of 3) The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece Father Brown “The Hangman’s Demise” The Doctor Blake Mysteries “Against the Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries “Murder Austin City Limits “Jason Isbell & the 400 Bluegrass Under- WRJA ; 11 14 Larry’s writing career. Father Brown investigates a poisoning. Odds” A jockey dies on the track. Most Scandalous” Phryne must perfect her Unit; Amanda Shires” (N) ground fan dance. To Be Announced The Four: Battle for Stardom “Week Two” New challengers perform. (DVS) WACH FOX News Panthers Huddle Hell’s Kitchen “Trying to Pasta Test” Ring of Honor WACH Y 6 6 at 10 (N) With Ron Rivera Remaining chefs make three pasta dishes. Wrestling (DVS) Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Rookie Blue “Deception” Traci oversees Saving Hope “Little Piggies” Alex tries to Leverage “The Homecoming Job” The Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers WKTC Ø 4 22 Vanessa educates “Educating Boyd” a drug sweep. stick up for herself. (DVS) team tries to expose the truth. Attaching balloons to The guys blindly The guys revive Eve. shoppers. follow each other. some classic jokes. CABLE CHANNELS (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 01.05.18” (:06) Live PD: Rewind “Live PD: Rewind Live PD “Live PD -- 01.13.18” Riding along with law enforcement. (N) (Live) Live PD “Live PD A&E 46 130 Riding along with law enforcement. No. 77” (N) -- 01.13.18” (:08) Breaking Bad “Full Measure” Walt and Jesse’s safety. (:16) Breaking Bad “Box Cutter” Walt and (:24) Breaking Bad “Thirty-Eight Snub” Breaking Bad “Open House” Events spiral (:36) ››› “G.I. Jane” (1997, Drama) AMC 48 180 Jesse face deadly consequences. Walt attempts to form a new alliance. out of control. Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen. ANPL 41 100 Pit Bulls and Parolees Pit Bulls and Parolees Pit Bulls and Parolees “Soul Survivor” (:01) The Vet Life (N) (:02) Pit Bulls and Parolees The Vet Life (5:25) ›› “ATL” (2006) Tip Harris. Four › “Baggage Claim” (2013, Romance-Comedy) Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Taye Diggs. A woman sets out › “Big Momma’s House 2” (2006, Comedy) Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Emily BET 61 162 Atlanta teens face challenges. on a cross-country quest to find a husband. Procter. An FBI agent reprises his disguise, posing as a heavy nanny. ››› “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001, Comedy-Drama) George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia. A suave ex- ››› “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004, Comedy-Drama) George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon. Premiere. Indebted criminals plan an BRAVO 47 181 con assembles a team to rob a casino vault. elaborate heist in Europe. CNBC 35 84 American Greed “The Bar Girls Trap” American Greed American Greed American Greed “The Surfer Slayer?” American Greed American Greed CNN 3 80 The Axe Files With David Axelrod (N) CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Anthony Bourd. (6:00) › “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” ›› “Office Space” (1999, Comedy) Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, David Herman. ›› “Horrible Bosses” (2011, Comedy) Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis. Premiere. Three COM 57 136 (2015, Comedy) Rob Corddry. A white-collar worker rebels against corporate drudgery. oppressed workers plot against their employers. ››› “Tangled” (2010, Children’s) Voices of Mandy Moore, (:40) Tangled: The Series Animated. (:35) ››› “Tangled” (2010, Children’s) Voices of Mandy (:15) Bunk’d (:40) Walk the (12:05) Lab Rats DISN 18 200 Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy. Rapunzel must work with the King. Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy. Prank DSC 42 103 Naked and Afraid “Man vs. Amazon” Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid “Hunted by Snakes” Survivalists in the Philippines. (N) Naked and Afraid “The Swarm” Naked and Afraid ESPN 26 35 College Basketball High School Basketball 30 for 30 Shorts E:60 SportsCenter (N) (Live) NFL PrimeTime (N) ESPN2 27 39 College Basketball College Basketball Valparaiso at Northern Iowa. (N) (Live) College Basketball San Diego State at Boise State. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) FOOD 40 109 Guy’s Grocery Games Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive FOXN 37 90 Fox Report (N) Watters’ World (N) Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) The Greg Gutfeld Show (N) Watters’ World Justice Judge (:15) ››› “Up” (2009, Children’s) Voices of Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai. Animated. An (:25) ››› “Ratatouille” (2007, Children’s) Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano. Animated. A ›› “Gnomeo & FREE 20 131 old man flies away in a balloon-powered house. French rat enjoys good food and longs to become a chef. Juliet” (2011) FSS 21 47 Rodeo From March 25, 2017. Raceline 3 Wide Life Boxing “Love on the Slopes” (2018, Romance) Katrina Bowden, Thomas Beaudoin. A copy “Frozen in Love” (2018, Comedy) Rachael Leigh Cook, Niall Matter. Premiere. Mary The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls HALL 52 183 editor meets an extreme sports enthusiast. and Adam are teamed together to help facilitate an image makeover. “Love, Rose?” HGTV 39 112 Property Brothers “Modern Must-Have” Property Brothers Property Brothers House Hunters Renovation Log Cabin Living Log Cabin Living Property Brothers HIST 45 110 Ancient Aliens “The Alien Hunters” Ancient Aliens Inventor Nikola Tesla. Ancient Aliens “Forged by the Gods” (:03) Ancient Aliens (:03) Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A Law & Order: Special Victims Unit De- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Sta- Law & Order: Spe- ION 13 18 pregnant woman is found murdered. tective Lake is wounded in a gunfight. Detectives examine an old rape case. teenager admits to a pedophilic urge. bler’s daughter becomes a suspect. cial Victims Unit (6:00) “You Killed My Mother” (2017) “Deadly Delusion” (2017, Suspense) Haylie Duff, Mike Faiola, Teri Polo. Premiere. (:04) “Web Cam Girls” (2017, Drama) Arianne Zucker, Sedona Legge, Lorynn York. A (12:01) “Deadly LIFE 50 145 Carlena Britch, Ashley Jones. Julia is convinced that her demons have moved with her. woman tracks down a kidnapper to save her cousin. Delusion” (2017) MSNBC 36 92 The Rachel Maddow Show The Last Word The 11th Hour With Brian Williams Dateline Extra The remains of 11 bodies in New Mexico. Dateline Extra NICK 16 210 Henry Danger The Thundermans Nicky, Ricky Full House Full House Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Friends Friends Friends SPIKE 64 153 (5:00) ››› “Jurassic Park” ›› “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997) Jeff Goldblum. An expedition returns to monitor dinosaurs’ progress. ›› “Jurassic Park III” (2001) Sam Neill. (5:00) ›› “The Lone Ranger” (2013, ›› “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (2011, Adventure) Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane. Premiere. Futurama “Bender’s Futurama “Bender’s Futurama “Bender’s SYFY 58 152 Western) Johnny Depp. (DVS) Capt. Jack Sparrow searches for the Fountain of Youth. Game: Part 1” Game: Part 2” Game: Part 3” The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Full Frontal With Drop the Mic Snoop Dogg: TBS 24 156 Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Samantha Bee Joker’s Wild (6:00) ›› “Don’t Make Waves” (1967, ››› “Bullitt” (1968, Crime Drama) Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn. San Francisco (:15) ››› “The Narrow Margin” (1952, Crime Drama) Charles McGraw, Marie Wind- ››› “Murder, Inc.” TCM 49 186 Comedy) Tony Curtis. detective won’t let go of mob-witness case. sor. Detective escorts racketeer’s widow on train with hit men. (1960) TLC 43 157 Say Yes to the Dress Say Yes to the Dress (N) Hayley Ever After: The Dress (:02) Say Yes to the Dress (:02) Say Yes to the Dress Hayley Ever After (5:30) ›› “The Expendables 3” (2014) ›› “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013, Action) Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan (:15) ›› “Now You See Me” (2013, Comedy-Drama) Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson. TNT 23 158 Sylvester Stallone. (DVS) Freeman. A disgraced agent must rescue the president. (DVS) Agents track a team of illusionists who are thieves. 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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “Divorce” is very short on box-office stinker? “Victoria” returns on “Mas- laughs. • “The Vet Life” (10 p.m., Ani- terpiece” (9 p.m. Sunday, PBS, Having endured the mother mal Planet, TV-PG) returns TV-PG, check local listings) of all messy breakups, Fran- for a second season, following with the queen (Jenna Cole- ces (Sarah Jessica Parker) the Houston vets as they cope man) fresh from childbirth. A and Robert (Thomas Haden with the aftermath of Hurri- little too fresh for her court- Church) meet in a lawyer’s of- cane Harvey. iers, who insist that she be fice to sign their divorce pa- carried around like an inval- pers and then face an awk- id and undergo a church cer- ward trip back to Westchester. SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS emony to welcome her back On the same commuter train. • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” to a cleansed state of sanctity “Divorce” does a good job of (7 p.m., CBS): a visit to Kabul, after the ordeal of pregnancy creating the suffocating atmo- Afghanistan, a capital still and all of the carnality that sphere shared by a divorced under siege after a 16-year, contributed to it. couple with shared custody of trillion-dollar war; concealed Tom Hughes returns as the two high schoolers and a weapons and state laws; Port- queen’s rather studly con- small group of mutual land’s embrace of the eccen- sort, Prince Albert, and friends. tric. Rufus Sewell is back as Lord Molly Shannon offers spo- • Ice Cube and Kevin Hart COURTESY OF ©ITVSTUDIOS2017 FOR MASTERPIECE Melbourne, the prime minis- radic cartoony laughs as star in the 2014 comedy “Ride Jenna Coleman, left, stars as Queen Victoria and Tom Hughes as ter and mentor to the young Diane, Frances’ neurotic Along” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14). Prince Albert as “Victoria” returns on “Masterpiece” at 9 p.m. today on queen. Diana Rigg (“Game of friend whose love-hate rela- • Stewie and Brian bicker PBS. Thrones,” “The Avengers”) tionship with her rich hus- on the 300th episode of “Family joins the proceedings as the band resulted in gunfire last Guy” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). Showtime, TV-MA). the season finale of “Wisdom Duchess of Buccleuch, the season. • The two-hour documenta- • Penn Jillette rattles Pete’s of the Crowd” (8 p.m., CBS, TV- “Mistress of the Robes” and a Frances is consumed by ry “Trophy” (9 p.m., CNN) ex- belief system on the second PG) * Burns fears the end is fount of experience and sage self-pity while Robert careens amines the surprisingly pow- season premiere of “Crashing” near on “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., advice. from being boring to simply erful industry behind big- (10 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). Fox, TV-PG) * Coffee-craving The first season of “Victo- being a jerk. Is their unhappi- game hunting in both the cats on “America’s Funniest ria” attracted a large audi- ness well-deserved? Yes. Is it United States and Africa. Home Videos” (8 p.m., ABC, ence for “Masterpiece,” the interesting? No. Funny? • Dalton’s challenge to the CULT CHOICE TV-PG) * Tina suffers biggest since “Downton Never. Russians has many question- TCM invites viewers to stay through Valentine’s Day on Abbey.” But like the first in- • Look for Saturday night’s ing his mental state on up late this weekend with two “Bob’s Burgers” (8:30 p.m., Fox, stallment, this season of NFL playoff game between “Madam Secretary” (10 p.m., Blaxploitation classics, 1973’s TV-PG) * Hetty endures tor- “Victoria” arrives on the the Tennessee Titans and New CBS, TV-14). “The Mack” (2 a.m. Sunday), ture on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (9 heels of Netflix’s “The England Patriots (8 p.m., CBS) • ID launches the three- co-starring Richard Pryor, p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Two epi- Crown,” a lavishly mounted to grab the lion’s share of the night, re-enactment-heavy do- and the 1972 thriller “Super sodes of “Shark Tank” (9 p.m. and spectacularly expensive broadcast television audience. cu-miniseries “Jodi Arias: An Fly” (4 a.m. Sunday), directed and 10 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * production. It’s simply unfair • Hallmark has finally put American Murder Mystery” (10 by Gordon Parks Jr. Karl (Fred Armisen) settles in to compare the two. Budget the holly and tinsel in the p.m., TV-14), recalling an oft- on “The Last Man on Earth” aside, “The Crown” does try attic. But it hasn’t changed its told tale of salacious scandal (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14). to hew closely to the history movie formula quite yet. “Fro- and murder. SUNDAY SERIES and the attitudes of its time. zen in Love” (9 p.m. Saturday, • Emmett gets a wakeup “Dateline” (7 p.m., NBC) * Copyright 2018 That’s what makes it interest- TV-G) stars Rachael Leigh call on “The Chi” (10 p.m., Conspiracies uncovered on United Feature Syndicate ing. Cook as a struggling book- Rather than reflect the re- store owner who sparks an pressive 19th-century mores unlikely friendship with a that were hallmarks of the brash hockey star (Niall Mat- so-called “Victorian” era, ter) while trying to save her Coleman’s queen is shot shop. TAKE AN EXTRA through with “you go girl” • Lifetime has also stored gumption. She’s spunky, its Christmas decorations and forthright and frank, as if settles back into traumatized OFF she were the queen of Cali- female mode with “Deadly De- fornia. This is the American lusion” (8 p.m. Saturday, TV- Winter ALREADY DISCOUNTED Girl Doll version of history. 14), about a woman who 30% MERCHANDISE • While we’re on the subject hopes to make a clean break LIGHTING, LAMPS, of royals, “The Coronation” (8 from her ugly past by moving AND HOME DECOR p.m. Sunday, Smithsonian) to Los Angeles with her new Blues glances back at the 1953 boyfriend. Think she can out- Buckingham Palace ceremo- run her demons? Of course ny that anointed Queen Eliza- she can’t! beth II. The special includes an interview with the queen, Sale who recalls her ceremony as SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS well as the 1937 coronation of • Hugh Jackman, Kate Win- 135 W. 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