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and set up the courts themselves. Game is therapeutic, competitive and fun HISTORY OF PICKLEBALL Each court is the size of a badminton court, 20 by 22 feet on either side of Pickleball was invented in 1965 by the center net, which is shorter and BY IVY MOORE iels, who was instrumental in getting Rep. Joel Pritchard of Washington less wide than a tennis net. Other Special to The Sumter Item regular pickleball games established. state and his friend, businessman Bill than the center net, equipment need- Kieslich said there are around 30 Bell, to entertain their families. ed is a paddle and a ball. The paddle Pickleball has grown greatly in players expected to participate in the It was named for the Pritchards’ is larger than a ping pong paddle, popularity in Sumter since October tournament. dog Pickles, who kept running off and the ball is hard plastic, hollow of 2017, when the Shepherd’s Center “There are players as young as with the ball. and 3 inches in diameter. It has of Sumter and the Sumter County their 20s and others into their 70s,” Pickleball is included in many round holes and resembles a wiffle Recreation Department both spon- she said. “It’s good, gentle exercise, states’ senior Olympics. The USA ball. sored regular games. Local enthusi- especially for older people, but it can Pickleball Association was organized The rules for pickleball are similar asts searched for an indoor facility get very competitive.” in 1984, and the sport is now played to those for volleyball. Each doubles for their games and now meet regu- All play together, and the teams are in 43 states, four Canadian provinces team selects a server, who serves larly at the University of South Caro- coed, Kieslich noted. and on many individual courts. until his or her team faults. To win a lina Sumter’s Nettles Building gym. Players at last Tuesday’s games game, one side must score 11 points “Spectators are invited to see what quickly formed doubles teams and with at least a two-point advantage. pickleball is all about,” said Anita started playing. Bob Karel brought a The public is invited to watch the Kieslich, who plays and “oversees” special pickleball “coin” he’d made to for four months each year, “then I go Dixie Daniels Pickleball Tournament, the group. “If people want to play, decide which team goes first. He said home to Minnesota and play five presented in cooperation with the they just show up while we’re here, the game can be “quite strenuous” times a week.” Shepherd’s Center of Sumter, begin- and we’ll teach them how to play.” and is good exercise, especially for Amber Purcell, one of the younger ning at 9 a.m. Friday in the Nettles While there is no official league in- the joints. players, said her family recently vis- Building gym at the University of volved for the players who meet twice June Winters, who had hip replace- ited from Wisconsin, “I introduced South Carolina, 200 Miller Road. For a week for some friendly competition, ment surgery, said pickleball had re- the game to them, and they now play more information, call the Shep- the group is hosting a tournament at duced her recovery time. five times a week” there. herd’s Center at (803) 773-1944. Visit the USC Sumter gym on Friday. The “I was playing just six weeks later,” The players arrive on Tuesdays, the website https://www.usapa.org tournament is named for Dixie Dan- she said. She comes down to Sumter Thursdays and Fridays around 9 a.m. for more about pickleball. Police searching for hit-and-run car, driver that injured pedestrian BY KAYLA ROBBINS store, is described as a small blue-gray, [email protected] four-door car. The pedestrian was taken to Prisma Sumter police are working to locate the Health Tuomey Hospital where he was vehicle and identify the driver involved treated and later released. after a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and- Anyone with information is asked to call run crash after 5 p.m. Saturday. the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436- A 61-year-old Sumter man was crossing 2700. Information can also be given anony- the intersection of Fulton Street and Lafay- mously by calling Crime Stoppers toll free ette Drive when he was struck by a vehicle at 1-888-CRIME-SC. turning left onto Lafayette Drive, according Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stop- to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer pers by logging onto www.P3tips.com and for Sumter Police Department. clicking on the “Submit a New Tip” tab or The vehicle, captured by video surveil- by downloading the new P3 Tips app for lance as it passed a nearby convenience Apple and Android devices. PHOTO PROVIDED Business news Rebranded dental office opens in Wesmark Plaza Creston Dental and Braces expands adult services BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected] CRESTON DENTAL AND BRACES It’s not necessarily a new WHERE: 1121 Broad St. dental office, but one that has rebranded with a new name HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. that has opened this week in Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. Wesmark Plaza Shopping Cen- to 2 p.m. Saturdays ter at 1121 Broad St. Creston Dental and Braces, formerly Cool Smiles, opened “Now, our schedule is pretty Monday in the plaza that also open to adults to come in any houses Beacon Cinemas and is time during the day,” Dickey expanding into more adult pro- said. cedures, according to office Those services for adults in- manager Katrina Dickey. clude cleanings, dentures and “Cool Smiles was more of a oral surgery, among numerous name towards Pediatrics,” others. Dickey said, “so the company The practice accepts most in- decided to change the name surance plans, including Med- and rebrand in order for more icaid and regular commercial adults to feel welcome here.” insurance. Now, the practice hopes to Creston’s staff includes two see as many adults as children. dentists, an orthodontist, three BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM Formerly, Cool Smiles only saw dental hygienists, five dental as- Certified dental assistant Leslie Smith conducts a cleaning on a patient Monday at Creston Dental and adults for two to three hours sistants and office personnel, Braces, formerly Cool Smiles. per day. Dickey said.

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When they THE ASSOCIATED PRESS up to her neck, their families, or are homeless don’t respond for Children scrape the inside of a pot for remaining rice at a displacement center in Beira, Mozambique, on and scrambling two or three days Friday. More than a week after Cyclone Idai hit coastal Mozambique and swept across the country to Zim- with her family 2,600 we have to fear the babwe, its death, destruction and flooding continues to grow. to the roof. classrooms destroyed worst. So it is a Now, after el- very difficult situa- parents, I tell them, ‘Please She sat alone on the concrete displaced by the cyclone now bowing her way 39 tion for them.” keep quiet,’” he said. He tells floor the next morning, crying, live in classrooms, all of them onto a rescue health centers impacted Initial assess- them stories and jokes instead. snot running down her lip, thought to have at least one boat for a bewil- ments in Beira indi- It is too difficult to talk about even though her mother had guardian. They play beneath dering journey 11,000 cate that more than death. “Children are children,” only stepped away. Sithole the remains of a collapsed roof, houses destroyed with her two 2,600 classrooms he said. “They don’t know any- hoisted her up by one arm and its beams now hung with dry- girls to the inun- have been de- thing. I treat them like my tried to question her. She bal- ing clothes. dated port city stroyed and 39 own.” ances on one leg and only snif- “It’s sad. It hurts me to see of Beira, she paused in the din health centers impacted. At For more than a week after fled, her eyes swollen. families sleeping 10 people to- of a displacement camp to re- least 11,000 houses have been the cyclone, a 7-year-old girl “Her health is not good,” Sit- gether, separated by desks,” flect on losing everything but totally destroyed. “This will waited with her older sister at hole said. said Saoundina Tempe, a man- her children — and the splin- have serious consequences on the school, injured and bewil- Many other Mozambican ager there with Mozambique’s tered families now around her. children’s education, access to dered by her mother’s absence. children now know hunger and disaster management agency. The orphans are especially health services and mental Finally her mother appeared at homelessness and the growing “Newborns, pregnant women. hard for her to bear. well-being,” Fore said after her the school. By then, the small risk of disease. Their lives are in jeopardy be- “It hurts me so bad,” she visit to Beira. girl was so traumatized she In the Agostinho Neto prima- cause of disease, being together said. “The situation will get worse couldn’t say her name. ry school in Beira, 270 children in the same place.” An estimated 900,000 chil- before it gets better,” Fore dren have been orphaned or added, warning of diseases like Palmetto Plaza separated from their families, cholera, malaria and diarrhea made homeless or otherwise “which can turn this disaster FREEDOM FURNITURE Freedom affected by Cyclone Idai, half of into a major catastrophe.” Furniture Miller Rd. the 1.8 million people impacted In a bare gymnasium in the 493 N. GUIGNARD • SUMTER, SC • 499-2002 Hardees overall, according to Mozambi- Samora Machel secondary 539 A S. 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LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. said, noting that although Cal- (AP) — The group of white- ifornia legalized medical can- haired folks — some pushing nabis in 1996, it was still seen walkers, others using canes — in some quarters as an outlaw arrive right on time at the drug. gates of Laguna Woods Vil- Her group has since grown lage, an upscale retirement to more than 1,000 members community in the picturesque and puts on regular events, hills that frame this Southern including lectures by pro-can- California suburb a few miles nabis doctors and nurses. from Disneyland. People Lee’s age — 65 and There they board a bus for a over — are the fastest-grow- quick trip to a building that, ing segment of the marijuana- save for the green Red Cross- using population, said Dr. style sign in the window, re- Gary Small, professor of psy- sembles a trendy coffee bar. chiatry and aging at the Uni- The people, mostly in their 70s versity of California, Los An- and 80s, pass the next several geles. hours enjoying a light lunch, He thinks more studies on playing a few games of bingo the drug’s effects on older and selecting their next people are needed. And while month’s supply of cannabis- it may improve quality of life infused products. by relieving pain, anxiety and “It’s like the ultimate senior other problems, he said, care- experience,” laughs 76-year- less, unsupervised use can old retired beauty products cause trouble. distributor Ron Atkin as he THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “We know that cannabis sits down to watch the bingo A group of seniors from Laguna Woods Village consult with sales associates at Bud and Bloom cannabis can cause side effects, particu- at the back of the Bud and dispensary in Santa Ana, California. The seniors boarded a bus for the pot shop and spent hours choosing larly in older people,” he said. Bloom marijuana dispensary from a variety of cannabis-infused products, including candies, drinks and weed. “They can get dizzy. It can in Santa Ana. even impair memory if the Most states now have legal dose is too high or new ingre- medical marijuana, and 10 of dients are wrong. And dizzi- them, including California, cannabis through its online taking quit working. years ago, even investing in a ness can lead to falls, which allow anyone 21 or older to store. It was “desperation” that “volcano,” a pricey, high-tech can be quite serious.” use pot recreationally. The Its medical director, Dr. Jo- brought him here, he said, version of the old-fashioned Richardson said Colorado federal government still out- seph Cohen, conducts “Can- adding that his doctors didn’t bong that Gizmodo calls “the saw an uptick in hospital vis- laws the drug even as accep- nabis 101” seminars at the suggest he try medical mari- ultimate stoner gadget.” But its by older users soon after tance increases. The 2018 Gen- nearby Balfour Senior Living juana. But they didn’t dis- these days, like many other the state legalized cannabis in eral Social Survey, an annual community for residents who courage him either. seniors, she prefers edibles to 2012. The problem, he said, sampling of Americans’ want to know which strains The dispensary is filled with smoking. was often caused by novices views, found a record 61 per- are best for easing arthritic the 50 people from the bus as Renee Lee, another baby downing too many edibles. cent back legalization, and pain or improving sleep. they peruse counters and boomer who smoked as a That’s a lesson Dick Watts, those 65 and older are increas- Relatively little scientific coolers containing everything youth, got back into it more 75, learned the hard way. The ingly supportive. study has verified the benefits from gel caps to drops to can- than a dozen years ago after retired New Jersey roofing Indeed, many industry offi- of marijuana for specific nabis-infused drinks, not to the clinical psychologist un- contractor who keeps a winter cials say the fastest-growing problems. There’s evidence mention plenty of old-fash- derwent brain surgery and home at Laguna Woods Vil- segment of their customer pot can relieve chronic pain in ioned weed. other medical procedures that lage began having trouble base is people like Atkin — adults, according to a 2017 re- Adele Frascella, leaning on she said had her taking “10 sleeping through the night as aging baby boomers or even port from the National Acade- her cane, purchases a package meds a day, four times a day.” he got into his 70s. He attend- those a little older who are mies of Sciences, Engineering of gummy candies she says “And I wasn’t getting any ed a seniors’ seminar where seeking to treat the aches and and Medicine, but the study helps keep her arthritic pain better,” she said, adding that he learned marijuana might sleeplessness and other mala- also concluded that the lack at bay. she asked her doctors if she help, so he got a cannabis-in- dies of old age with the same of scientific information poses “I don’t like to take an opi- might try medical marijuana fused candy bar. He immedi- herb that many of them once a risk to public health. oid,” said Frascella, 70. as a last resort. They said go ately ate the whole thing. passed around at parties. At Bud and Bloom, winners Fashionably dressed with ahead, and she found it ended “Man, that was nearly le- “I would say the average of the bingo games take home sparkling silver earrings, Fra- her pain. thal,” recalled Watts, laughing. age of our customers is new vape pens, but Atkin isn’t scella confirms with a smile In 2012, she founded the Now when he has trouble around 60, maybe even a little really there for that. He’s been that she was a pot smoker in Rossmoor Medical Marijuana sleeping he takes just a small older,” said Kelty Richardson, coming regularly for two her younger days. Club in her upscale San Fran- sliver of candy before bed. He a registered nurse with the years to buy cannabis-infused “I used to do it when I was cisco Bay Area retirement said he wakes up clear-headed Halos Health clinic in Boul- chocolate bars and sublingual like 18, 19, 20,” she said. “And community. and refreshed. der, Colorado, which provides drops to treat his painful spi- then I had a baby, got married “We started with 20 people, “And I have it up on a shelf medical examinations and nal stenosis since the pre- and stopped.” and we kept it really quiet for so my grandkids can’t get to sells physician-recommended scription opiates he had been She took it up again a few about a year and a half,” she it,” Watts said.

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Or- tissue harboring egg follicles but nearly 1 in 3 will be left wig’s goal: Keep sperm-pro- from young women before infertile from the chemo- ducing stem cells safe from cancer treatment, in hopes therapy or radiation that cancer treatment by freezing that when transplanted back helped save their life. small pieces of testicular tis- later the immature eggs When young adults are di- sue, and using them to re- would resume development. agnosed with cancer, they store fertility later in life. It’s considered experimental OHSU VIA AP can freeze sperm, eggs or How? Enter the monkey even for young adults but This undated photo provided by the Oregon Health and Science Uni- embryos ahead of treatment. research. some births have been re- But children diagnosed be- Orwig’s team froze tissue ported. Now some hospitals versity shows a baby monkey named Grady, at 2 weeks old, born from fore puberty can’t do that from young male monkeys bank ovarian tissue from an experimental technology that aims to help young boys undergo- because they’re not yet pro- and then sterilized them. girls, too. ing cancer treatment preserve their future fertility. Scientists froze ducing mature eggs or Once the monkeys ap- Surgery involving the testicular tissue from a monkey that had not yet reached puberty and sperm. proached puberty, the re- boys’ testicular tissue is less later thawed it to produce sperm used for Grady’s conception. “Fertility issues for kids searchers thawed those tis- invasive, noted Orwig, who with cancer were ignored” sue samples and gave them also is researching ways to companying editorial. samples Orwig’s study has for years, said University of back to the original animal reinsert sperm-producing Meanwhile, “it’s important preserved. 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COMMENTARY University corruption continues ast week’s column Jews are oppressors, and discussed the high- Muslims are victims. ly publicized uni- Increasingly, the classics Lversity corruption of Western civilization are scheme wherein wealthy being ignored. Why? Be- parents bought admission cause they represent the at prestigious universities work, almost exclusively, of for their children. That is “dead white men.” Only dishonest and gives an un- works of females, people of fair advantage to those color and non-Western au- young people but won’t de- thors are seen as virtuous. stroy the missions of the The same is true with polit- universities. There is little ical history. The U.S. Con- or no attention given by the stitution should be less re- mainstream media to the spected because its writers true cancer eating away at were white slaveholders. COMMENTARY most of our institutions of The academics who teach higher learning. Philip Carl this nonsense to students Salzman, emeritus profes- are grossly ignorant of the sor of anthropology at Mc- struggle over the slavery Report makes normal election possible Gill University, ex- issue at our 1787 plains that cancer Constitutional Con- ASHINGTON — justice. This agnosticism is, litical party, which led this in a Minding the vention. Robert Mueller’s however, a political nullity: nation through two world Campus article, ti- Professor Salz- report is a gift to Voters are unlikely to care wars and its worst economic tled “What Your man concludes his Wthe nation, which what the president intended crisis, today seems unable to Sons and Daugh- article with the ob- now knows what was already when he used a constitu- process the following: ters Will Learn at servation that a reasonable surmise: that tional power (e.g., firing the An embarrassed nation University” “Marxist social jus- its chief executive’s unlovely FBI director) or indulged aches for a president who is (https://tinyurl. tice offers all the admiration for a repulsive his incontinent anger (rhe- one thing: normal. Demo- com/y9ds7e7t). Walter answers anyone foreign regime, Vladimir Pu- torically and on Twitter) crats, however, are looking Professor Salz- Williams needs, so no inqui- tin’s, is more a dereliction of during an investigation into weirder and weirder while man argues that ry or serious re- taste and judgment than evi- an alleged crime he did not cooking a bouillabaisse of for most of the 20th search is required. dence that he is under that commit. indigestible ingredients: End century, universities were Be confident that at univer- regime’s sway. The report is The office of the U.S. attor- meat, air travel, private dedicated to the advance- sity your children will learn an even larg- ney for the Southern District health insurance, the dis- ment of knowledge. There ‘the right side’ to be on, if er gift to the of New York is conducting tinction between late-term was open exchange and little else.” As a result of nation be- various investigations into abortion and infanticide and competition in the market- leftist indoctrination, many cause it the commercial activities of perhaps Israel as a Jewish place of ideas. Different college students graduate might help Trump and his family, inves- state; defend “constitutional opinions were argued and illiterate, innumerate and stabilize the tigations that could threaten, norms” by abolishing the respected. Most notably in resistant to understanding. Democratic or at least embarrass, the Electoral College, changing the social sciences, social A survey of employers Party — if president. Or, more precise- the nature of the Senate and work, the humanities, edu- showed that over 70 percent the party re- ly, they perhaps could if enlarging the Supreme cation and law, this is no found college graduates George acts more Stormy Daniels’ former Court in order to make it longer the case. Leftist po- were not well-prepared in Will reasonably friend were complicated more representative, i.e., to litical ideology has skills such as “written com- to it than enough to be embarrassed. break it to the saddle of poli- emerged. The most impor- munication,” “working most of the But this, too, is probably of tics; give socialism one more tant thing to today’s uni- with numbers/statistics,” party’s most conspicuous negligible political impor- chance; etc. versity communities is di- “critical/analytical think- presidential candidates have tance, given what already is Emma Goldman (1869- versity of race, ethnicity, ing” and second-language been reacting to the political known about the grifter-in- 1940), an American radical, sex and economic class, on proficiency (http://tinyurl. stimuli of 2019. What Muel- chief. For example, you can- purportedly said that if elec- which they have spent bil- com/yymfsrg4). ler’s report makes possible not sling a brick in Manhat- tions changed anything, they lions of dollars. Conspicu- The American Council of is something like a normal tan without hitting a talent- would be illegal. If she did ously absent is diversity of Trustees and Alumni pub- presidential election in 2020. ed lawyer, and Trump chose say that, she was wrong. The ideology. lishes occasional reports After thousands of hours Michael Cohen. 2016 election changed the na- Students are taught that on what college students of cable television obsessing The report’s exoneration tion’s too serene sense of it- all cultural values are mor- know. One report found about Mueller’s report in ad- of Trump regarding know- self as immune to the sort of ally equivalent. That’s ludi- that nearly 10 percent of vance of it, with most of the ing collaboration with, be- grotesque electoral out- crous. Here are a few ques- the college graduates sur- obsessives basing their spec- yond his undisguised admi- comes that other nations ex- tions for those who make veyed thought Judith ulations on less than the ration for, the Russian thu- perience. After Mueller’s re- such a claim. Is forcible fe- Sheindlin, TV’s Judge reading of tea leaves or of gocracy has stirred up his port, the 2020 election will be male genital mutilation, as Judy, is a member of the chicken entrails, and most of limitless insouciance. He about various normal issues practiced in nearly 30 sub- U.S. Supreme Court. Less the obsessives grinding par- should, however, consider — health care, the econo- Saharan African and Mid- than 20 percent of the col- tisan axes, it is difficult, but this: my’s strength and the equity dle Eastern countries, a lege graduates knew the ef- important, to remember two Suppose he had been badly of its results, etc. — but morally equivalent cultural fect of the Emancipation things. wounded by the report — above all it will be about value? Slavery is currently Proclamation. More than a First, before Mueller was wounded among “Trump this: Is the current tone of practiced in Mauritania, quarter of the college grad- appointed special counsel, it Triers” who, repelled by public life, which is set by Mali, Niger, Chad and uates did not know Frank- was indisputable that Russia Hillary Clinton, took a flyer the president, the best Amer- Sudan; is it morally equiva- lin D. Roosevelt was presi- hacked American emails as on him 29 months ago; to his ica can do? lent? In most of the Middle dent during World War II; part of its activities to work base, any criticism of him Thanks to Mueller, the East, there are numerous one-third did not know he for Donald Trump’s election. validates his disparagement 2020 campaign will not be limitations placed on was the president who Second, while Mueller inves- of critics. He then might about the 2016 campaign. It women, such as prohibi- spearheaded the New Deal. tigated these activities, the have seemed so weakened will be about a post-Trump tions on driving, employ- Such ignorance might ex- accusation of 2016 collusion that the Democratic nomi- future — if unhinged Demo- ment and education. Under plain why these young peo- between professional Rus- nating electorate could in- crats can stop auctioning Islamic law in some coun- ple are the supporters of sian operatives and the ram- dulge its fancies, uncon- themselves to their party’s tries, female adulterers face today’s presidential candi- shackle Trump campaign ap- strained by worries about most clamorous factions, death by stoning. Thieves dates calling for America to paratus was already implau- electability. thereby making Trump seem face the punishment of hav- become a socialist nation. sible because Russia could House Speaker Nancy Pe- to be what Mueller’s report ing their hands severed. Ho- By the way, one need not pursue its ends without co- losi’s pitch-perfect, five-word does not say that he is: ac- mosexuality is a crime pun- be a Westerner to hold ordinating its activities with suffocation of the impeach- ceptable. ishable by death in some Western values. One just a campaign rife with lowlifes ment agitation coming from countries. Are these cultur- has to accept the sanctity and bottom-of-the-barrel Re- the wilder shores of her George Will’s email address al values morally equiva- of the individual above all publican operatives. party — “He’s just not worth is [email protected]. lent, superior or inferior to else. The report comes to no it” — was welcome. But the Western values? conclusion about whether world’s oldest and, by rea- © 2019, Washington Post Social justice theory Walter E. 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The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): in astrology 21-April 19): Acknowledge what others say and Look at the ins do, but don’t feel you have to EUGENIA LAST and outs of conform to ideas and plans that whatever aren’t in your best interest. Live life SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK you’re dealing with. Check the rules your way. Contribute what you can and standards that are in place, then without jeopardizing your own SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL consider how best to deal with dreams, hopes and wishes. NEEDS YOUR HELP. The animal situations that need some tweaks. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pleasure, Using common sense and control volunteers are looking for entertainment, romance and practicality will trump discord. people to help walk dogs, foster or personal enjoyment should be help with transport. We desperately TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Carefully priorities. Work hard to make time to study every situation you face. Do need 9 a.m. Monday – Friday walkers. spend with someone you love or to Message us if interested. Must be at research and make strategic plans follow a creative or innovative that will help you achieve your goal. pursuit that promotes personal least 18 years old. Don’t have extra Taking action will motivate others to happiness. Personal change will time to be a volunteer? We gladly join in and help. A personal change result in emotional stability. accept donations of the following: will have a positive emotional effect newspapers, puppy pads, canned and on you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Revamp your situation. Address dry puppy food, paper towels, Clorox GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t look matters that concern you, and be wipes and heavy duty slip leashes. back or let what others say or do prepared to walk away from people You can also donate from our Amazon mess with your plans. Focus on what who aren’t honest or those who Wishlist under Saving Sumter’s Strays will bring you greater opportunities tempt you to do things you and help open your mind to new at https://www.amazon.com/gp/ shouldn’t. Concentrate on your home possibilities. Live in the moment, and registry/wishlist/10Q422KA0MI19. base and how to improve your life. make the most of your time. All donations go toward helping CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put CANCER (June 21-July 22): Live life Sumter County dogs. Our all-volunteer more energy into physical strength your way. Consider alterations that organization is making a big difference will bring you joy and make you feel and health. Exercise and proper diet in the lives of so many homeless good about the way you look, what will bring positive changes that will pets. Please help us continue to save you have to offer and the job you do. encourage you to strive for a better animals. Be creative, but don’t exaggerate or lifestyle. Personal and home overspend. improvements will inspire you to spend less and enjoy more. TOP: This beautiful lady is Jazzy. She was found wandering and has not been claimed. Jazzy is about 2 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Refuse to let years old and weighs 38 pounds. She is a little confused and shy in the shelter and unsure of her surround- emotions interfere with what you AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t ings. She is learningJazzy, to who trust looks and likes stunning to be petted in pink, and is shown Callie hasaffection. had a Jazzy rough is afew loving years lady one on one. need to accomplish. Learn as you go, feel you have to make a change She will needa someloving leash girl training. She is friendly to otherand deservesdogs. This love precious and girlcare will make a nice family and project a positive attitude that because someone else does. Do your pet. Jazzy looks stunning in pink. will encourage others to lend you a own thing, and pursue what you feel helping hand. Work with what you’ve is best for you. Helping those less BELOW: This sweet girl is Callie. She was found as a stray and is a little underweight. She is about 3 years got, and stay within budget. fortunate will change your attitude old and weighs 26 pounds. Callie gets along well with other dogs at the shelter. She adores attention and as well as your goals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look at affection and just likes to sit with the volunteers and snuggle. She seems to have had a few rough few the possibilities and what you can PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be years of life and needs a home with owners who will spoil her and give her the love and care she has never accomplish. Pledge to do what careful what you wish for. Too much known. This snuggle bunny deserves a better life. counts and what will bring the of anything will result in loss. Stay If you are interested in meeting Jazzy in kennel 43 or Callie in kennel 26 at Sumter Animal Control, 1240 Win- highest returns. Change begins focused on what’s important and kles Road, call (803) 774-3232 or email [email protected]. As with all of our adoptable dogs, a spay within, and your attitude makes the what will promote the best future. difference. Proceed with an open Helping others will bring you greater or neuter agreement is required, and it is strictly enforced. Proof of spay / neuter after adoption will be re- mind and heart. Romance is satisfaction than overspending or quired. We have many other adoptable dogs as well as animals who were found and are waiting for their own- highlighted. being indulgent. ers to claim them. Check Sumter Animal Control on Facebook. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

COLLEGE BASKETBALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL Lakewood’s Epps Adding to the collection signs to play with Former Sumter High standout Coffeyville CC Travius Epps has a desire. Parker named “I’m thinking about getting that shot to go DI,” the Lakewood High School foot- DII All-American ball player said. NCAA Division I, that is. More specifi- BY DENNIS BRUNSON cally, the Football Bowl Subdivision [email protected] level. In order for that to happen though, The honors and accolades have Epps is going to have to go the junior col- been coming Brandon Parker’s way lege route first. He recently with regularity due to his standout took that step, signing with senior season with the Francis Coffeyville Community Col- Marion University men’s basketball lege, a member of the Kan- team. sas Jayhawk Community However, he grabbed one on College Conference. Tuesday that stands above all the Epps is hoping to put in rest. EPPS two years with Coffeyville Parker, the 6-foot-3-inch former and then get an opportunity Sumter High School standout, has at the FBS level. been selected to the National Asso- He knew playing football at the colle- ciation of Basketball Coaches giate level was something he wanted to (NABC) Division II All-America do from the time he started playing or- Team. ganized football at Furman Middle “I found out about it after my School. first class when my coach (Gary He also had some familial support as Edwards) gave me a call and told well. me,” Parker said. “It’s just a great “My dad kept pushing me about that,” honor for me.” said Epps, who did have an offer from Parker’s former teammate Detrek NCAA DII school Limestone. Browning was an All-American se- Epps had an injury-plagued senior sea- lection last season. son, but still managed to play in eight of Parker, who was selected the the Gators’ nine games. He played on Peach Belt Athletic Conference Co- both sides of the football. Player of the Year along with Au- Epps had 532 yards rushing, averaged gusta University’s Deane Williams 6.0 yards per carry and ran for eight earlier this month, was consistent touchdowns. He also returned a kickoff to outstanding for the Patriots, who for a touchdown and had 28 tackles as a went 21-9 and reached the DII play- defensive back. offs. Lakewood head coach Larry Cornelius Much as was the case when he said Coffeyville hasn’t decided on how it was selected Co-Player of the Year, plans to use Epps. Parker wasn’t anticipating the PHOTO PROVIDED “They’re going to wait until he gets up honor. Francis Marion University’s Brandon Parker, a former Sumter High standout, has there and then they’re going to evaluate “My teammates were talking been named to the NABC NCAA Division II All-American team. him,” Cornelius said of the 6-foot-1-inch, about me being an All-American, 180-pounder. ‘They like him, I think, on but I didn’t think I fit for that calcu- Parker finished fourth in the games, including a dozen 20-point defense, but he is so athletic they’re look- lation,” Parker said. “I just said if Peach Belt in scoring, averaging games, and four 30-point outings. ing at him on offense. God blesses with me that, then 18.6 points per contest. He scored in that’s great.” doubledigits in 25 of FMU’s 30 SEE PARKER, PAGE B2 SEE EPPS, PAGE B2

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Money Madness: Analysis shows growing gap in NCAA payouts BY RALPH D. RUSSO Florida State’s The Associated Press M.J. Walker, right, fouls Mur- HARTFORD, Conn. — Powered by Ja Morant's no- ray State’s Ja look passes and Dylan Windler's step-back 3s, March Morant, left, Madness has been a bonanza for the Ohio Valley during the first Conference. half of their sec- The league placed two teams in the NCAA men's ond-round game basketball tournament for the first time in 32 years. in the NCAA Then Morant's Murray State Racers and Windler's Tournament on Belmont Bruins both won games during the first Saturday in week of play, making them darlings for underdog- Hartford, Con- loving fans everywhere. necticut. Morant That's over now — both teams lost their second was one of the tournament game. But the big payoff for the confer- top stories of ence's 12 schools comes over the next six years, a the tourna- windfall of at least $6.77 million that starts in 2020 ment’s first with a $1.1 million payment from the NCAA. week, leading Every year, millions of dollars are distributed to the mid-major 32 Division I conferences by the NCAA based on Ohio Valley con- what teams get into the tournament and how far ference team to they advance. Last year it was $216 million. a victory. That The hoops showcase is the centerpiece of the win will be pay- NCAA's revenue. And in recent years, the portion of ing dividends for those funds going to the five most powerful confer- years to come ences in college sports have increased, according to for the confer- an AP analysis of more than $3 billion in payments ence. distributed from 1997-2018. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEE MONEY, PAGE B4

PRO BASEBALL Even as defending champs, Braves still underdogs in NL East

BY CHARLES ODUM Nationals' Patrick Corbin and year and re-signed right field- The Associated Press the Mets' Edwin Diaz and Rob- er Nick Markakis. inson Cano. Many preseason The Donaldson signing ATLANTA — Freddie Free- projections list the Braves as came soon after the World man believes the Phillies, Na- underdogs in the division. Series. After that, the tionals and Mets made so Freeman just wants to re- Braves were mostly quiet. many moves this offseason mind fans the Braves haven't Impatient fans kept hoping because they wanted to catch gone away. general manager Alex An- up to the 2018 NL East cham- "The East is crazy," Free- thopoulos would make more pion Braves. man said. "It's going to be a news. If hype matters, those divi- fight to the end. A lot of peo- Freeman doesn't agree sion rivals already passed the ple are talking about every- with the perception the Braves. For Atlanta, repeating body else and they forget we Braves didn't do enough to as division champion may be won 90 games and got bet- keep pace in the division. He even more difficult than their ter." said the perception would be surprise title last season. The Braves gave third base- different if the team's few Freeman, who finished fourth in the 2018 NL MVP Atlanta faces new challeng- man Josh Donaldson, the 2015 additions came later in the AP FILE PHOTO es from the division's impres- AL MVP, a one-year, $23 mil- offseason. Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman knows Philadelphia, Washington and the sive wave of new talent, led by lion deal . Atlanta signed New York Mets have made big offseason moves, but he points out the the Phillies' Bryce Harper, the catcher Brian McCann for one SEE BRAVES, PAGE B3 Braves are still the defending NL East champions. B2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM COLLEGE BASKETBALL PARKER FROM PAGE B1

He also averaged 6.6 re- Top seeds dominate Sweet 16 bounds, which led FMU 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. Parker BY AARON BEARD made the most free throws in The Associated Press the Peach Belt this season (139) and connected on 83.2 RALEIGH, N.C. — The path to the percent from the line. He was Final Four will not be easy for Zion also one of the top 3-point Williamson, Luke Maye, De'Andre marksmen in the nation, mak- Hunter and the other top-seeded stars ing 93 3-pointers (28th highest in the NCAA Tournament. total in Division II) at a rate of For the first time in a decade, the re- 45.8 percent (10th best in DII). maining tournament field entering the Parker registered three dou- Sweet 16 looks a lot like the one set on ble-doubles, and handed out Selection Sunday. five or more assists on seven The headlining teams are still occasions. around after avoiding upsets — some Parker was one of only two pretty serious scares, too. Hello, Duke! players from the Southeast Re- — during an opening weekend that gion -- and the only Peach Belt went unusually according to plan. player -- named to the 16-mem- Fourteen of the top 16, including all of ber squad. the No. 1, 2 and 3 seeds, reached the re- “This is just great,” Parker gional semifinals. The last time that said. “For a kid from Sumter happened was 2009. to be getting all of this; I’m Here is a look at the updated paths in just living the dream. I’m just each region to reach the Final Four in thankful to have my coach, my Minneapolis: family and my teammates sup- porting me like they have.” EAST Along with the Co-Player of Duke is the No. 1 overall seed, yet the the Year honor, Parker picked Blue Devils are fortunate to still be up first-team All-Region acco- alive after UCF had two shots for the lades from both the NABC and win roll off the rim in the final seconds the Division II Conference Sunday. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Commissioners Association. And now the Blue Devils (31-5) face a Duke’s Tre Jones (3) puts up a shot during the Blue Devils’ first-round victory over North He’s also been selected to regional bracket in Washington that Dakota State in the NCAA Tournament last week in Columbia at Colonial Life Arena. play in the Reese’s Division II still has the top four seeds. College All-Star Game on Fri- Duke faces No. 4 seed and fellow ACC Now Virginia (31-3) faces No. 12 6) and No. 3 seed Texas Tech (28-6). day in Evansville, Indiana. member Virginia Tech (26-8), a re- seed Oregon, the only double-digit Parker ended his career at match from one of Duke's losses during seed left in a heavyweight field, in MIDWEST FMU 14th on the program’s ca- the nearly six full games that William- pursuit of its first Final Four trip Top-seeded North Carolina (29-6) reer scoring list (1,299 points), son, the star freshman, was out with a under Bennett. leads a bracket that nearly went chalk, 22nd in rebounds (470), tied for knee injury. Thursday's other semifinal in Louis- with No. 5 seed Auburn joining Oregon ninth in steals (123), and tied Friday's other semifinal will be No. 2 ville, Kentucky, has No. 2 seed Tennes- as the only surviving teams from out- for 18th in assists (202). seed Michigan State (30-6) against No. 3 see (31-5) meeting No. 3 seed Purdue side the top 16 seeds. seed LSU (28-6) — which is still without (25-9) after eventful second-round Yet the biggest question surround- suspended coach Will Wade amid a fed- games for both. ing Friday's games in Kansas City eral investigation into corruption with- hovers around No. 2 seed Kentucky in the sport. WEST and PJ Washington. The Wildcats' EPPS FROM PAGE B1 Gonzaga, too, sits atop a 1-2-3-4 leading scorer and rebounder missed SOUTH bracket. the first two NCAA games while wear- “He’s the kind of player who Virginia is finally free of its UMBC The Zags (32-3) had little trouble ing a hard cast on his sprained left can play two, three or four po- failure. reaching a national-best fifth straight foot. sitions.” The Cavaliers spent the year playing Sweet 16. Now they find themselves in The Wildcats (29-6) meet third-seeded As a junior playing mainly in the shadow of last year's first-round a familiar scenario: playing Florida Houston (33-3), which set a school re- on defense, Epps, had 48 tack- loss to UMBC, the only 16-vs-1 upset in State in the regional semifinals for the cord for wins when they beat Ohio les, five tackles for loss and tournament history. And they were second straight year. State on Sunday. three interceptions, returning confronted with it again when they The fourth-seeded Seminoles (29-7) In the other semifinal, UNC looks to two for TDs. trailed No. 16 seed Gardner-Webb by 14 won last year’s meeting and have plen- keep rolling when it faces the Tigers What Cornelius likes about in the first half of Friday's game. ty of confidence after beating Virginia (28-9) — who peaked at No. 7 in the AP Epps is the physicality with But Virginia found its steady, defen- in the ACC Tournament semifinals. Top 25 in December, fell out of the poll, which he plays. sive-minded form after halftime, then Thursday’s other semifinal in Ana- then had a late-season surge to win the “He’s not trying to run away beat Oklahoma to return to the Sweet heim, California, could be a rugged SEC Tournament and blow out Kansas from contact,” Cornelius said. 16 for the first time since 2016. fight between No. 2 seed Michigan (30- on Saturday. “He’s searching for contact.”

Junior Varsity Baseball SCOREBOARD Trinity-Byrnes at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. B Team Baseball Regional Championship Regional Championship Wilson Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 5 p.m. TV, RADIO Sunday, March 31 Sunday, March 31 Junior Varsity Boys Golf Semifinal winners At Portland, Ore. Sumter, Spring Valley at A.C. Flora (at The Woodlands TODAY Semifinal winners Country Club), TBA 2 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Men’s and WEST REGIONAL Varsity Softball Women’s Quarterfinal Matches (ESPN2). At Honda Center CHICAGO REGIONAL Robert E. Lee at Thomas Sumter, 5 p.m. 2 p.m. — PGA Golf: WGC Match Play Round-Robin Anaheim, Calif. Second Round Varsity and JV Softball Matches from Austin, Texas (GOLF). Regional Semifinals Sunday, March 24 Sumter at Crestwood, 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. — High School Basketball: McDonald’s Girls All- Thursday, March 28 College Station, Texas Carolina at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. American All-Star Game from Atlanta (ESPN2). Gonzaga (32-3) vs. Florida State (29-7), 7:09 p.m. Texas A&M 78, Marquette 76 Junior Varsity Softball 5 p.m. — College Softball: Ohio State at Kentucky (SEC Michigan (30-6) vs. Texas Tech (28-6), 9:39 p.m. Monday, March 25 East Clarendon at South Florence (DH), 5:30 p.m. NETWORK). Regional Championship At Notre Dame, Ind. Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. 7 p.m. — High School Basketball: McDonald’s Boys All- Saturday, March 30 Notre Dame 91, Michigan State 63 Varsity Track and Field American All-Star Game from Atlanta (ESPN2). Semifinal winners At Ames, Iowa Irmo at Sumter, 5 p.m. 7 p.m. — Women’s College Lacrosse: Princeton at Missouri State 69, Iowa State 60 Lake City, Scott’s Branch at Crestwood, 5 p.m. Maryland (FOX SPORTS 1). FINAL FOUR At Stanford, Calif. Laurence Manning, Robert E. Lee at Wilson Hall, 3:45 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: New York Rangers at Boston At U.S. Bank Stadium Stanford 72, BYU 63 p.m. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Minneapolis Regional Semifinals 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Indiana at Oklahoma City National Semifinals Saturday, March 30 THURSDAY (ESPN). Saturday, April 6 At Chicago Varsity Baseball 8 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League East champion vs. West champion Notre Dame (32-3) vs. Texas A&M (26-7), 4 p.m. Lakewood at Rock Hill, 6:30 p.m. Playoff Game (ESPNU). South champion vs. Midwest champion Missouri State (24-9) vs. Stanford (30-4), 6:30 p.m. Lakewood at Dreher, 6 p.m. 9 p.m. — College Basketball: National Invitation National Championship Regional Championship Laurence Manning at Manning, 6:30 p.m. Tournament Quarterfinal Game — Colorado at Texas Monday, April 8 Monday, April 1 Lake View at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN2). Semifinal winners At Chicago C.E. Murray at Scott’s Branch (DH), 5 p.m. 9 p.m. — College Basketball: National Invitation Semifinal winners Varsity and JV Baseball Tournament Quarterfinal Game — Lipscomb at North WOMEN St. John’s Christian at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. Carolina State (ESPNU). ALBANY REGIONAL Varsity and B Team Baseball 10 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Vegas at Colorado (NBC GREENSBORO REGIONAL Second Round Thomas Sumter at Williamsburg, 4 p.m. SPORTS NETWORK). Second Round Sunday, March 24 Junior Varsity Baseball 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Sunday, March 24 At Louisville, Ky. Orangeburg-Wilkinson at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. Utah (ESPN). At Charlotte, N.C. Louisville 71, Michigan 50 JV and B Team Baseball South Carolina 72, Florida State 64 At Storrs, Conn. Blythewood at Sumter, 5:15 p.m. At Iowa City UConn 84, Buffalo 72 Varsity Boys Golf Iowa 68, Missouri 52 Monday, March 25 East Clarendon at Johnsonville (at Shadow Creek Golf NCAA TOURNAMENT GLANCE Monday, March 25 At Corvallis, Ore. Club), 4 p.m. MEN At Waco, Texas Oregon State 76, Gonzaga 70 Wilson Hall in Home Match (at Sunset Country Club), Baylor 102, California 63 At College Park, Md. 4 p.m. EAST REGIONAL At Raleigh, N.C. UCLA 85, Maryland 80 Junior Varsity Boys Golf At Capital One Arena N.C. State 72, Kentucky 57 Regional Semifinals Manning Varsity at Sumter (at Crystal Lakes Golf Washington Regional Semifinals Friday, March 29 Course), 4 p.m. Regional Semifinals Saturday, March 30 At Albany, N.Y. Varsity Lacrosse Friday, March 29 At Greensboro, N.C. UCLA (22-12) vs. UConn (33-2), 7 p.m. Laurence Manning at Hammond, 5:30 p.m. Michigan State (30-6) vs. LSU (28-6), 7:09 p.m. N.C. 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LAURENCE MANNING 3 2 — Melvin Archie (LR) defeated Drew Newman 6-4, 6-3. ANDREWS 0 Taylor McPhail. Cambria Deberry, VARSITY BASEBALL 3 — Damajae Hicks (LR) defeated Frampton McCloskie Brittany Epps and Kaitlyn Ramsey 6-4, 3-6, 10-6). BLYTHEWOOD 12 4 — Logan Stanley (S) defeated Matthew Gault 6-1, 3-6, 8-0. ANDREWS — Elizabeth Hussey scored multiple times. SUMTER 4 5 — Daniel Gilman (S) defeated Malik Cunningham 7-5, 6-4. tossed a 1-hit shutout to lead Lau- DOUBLES rence Manning Academy’s varsity JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL Blythewood High School broke open 1 — Flood/Archie (LR) defeated Smithhart/Newman softball team to a 3-0 win over An- a 4-3 contest with a 7-run sixth inning 6-0, 6-3. LAURENCE MANNING 5 2 — Eric Davis/Myron Singletary (LR) defeated Paul drews High School on Monday at the ANDREWS 5 as it defeated Sumter 12-4 on Monday Gotshall/Donte’ Coleman 6-1, 6-2. AHS field. at Gamecock field. HEATHWOOD HALL 6 Hussey struck out 13 and walked ANDREWS — Laurence Manning Sumter had eight hits, led by Sebas- WILSON HALL 3 seven. She also had a hit and drove in Academy finished in a 5-5 tie with An- tian DuCom and Wylie Coker with two a run for the Lady Swampcats. drews High School on Monday at the apiece. DuCom, Austin Trapp and COLUMBIA — Wilson Hall lost to LMA finished with 10 hits. Madison AHS field. Bryce Lyons each had an RBI, and Heathwood Hall 6-3 on Monday at the Truett, Trinity Harrington and Randi- Gracyn Nalley, Lindsey Barwick, Jackson Hoshour, Trey Yates, Coker Heathwood courts. Lynn Holcombe had two apiece. Tru- Anna Marie Beard and Macy Jans and Kieran Hagerty scored runs. SINGLES ett and Holcombe both scored a run each had an RBI for LMA. 1—William Coulter (WH) defeated Xander Postic 6-0, 6-0. and had an RBI. On Friday in Columbia, Laurence 2 — Thysen Jonell (HH) defeated Ben Lucas 6-0, 6-4. VARSITY TENNIS 3 — Pritish Das (HH) defeated Jackson Mahr 6-1, 6-3. LAKEWOOD 13 Manning defeated Cardinal Newman 4 — Zander Brunk (WH) defeated Daniel Sobel 6-1, 6-2. LOWER RICHLAND 4 5 — Hap Shull (HH) defeated Connor Smith 6-0, 6-0. MANNING 0 4-3. Laura Betts Brogdon had two RBI, SUMTER 3 6 — Baron Stanton (HH) defeated Andrew Smith 6-1, 6-1. while Abby Anderson and Callie DOUBLES Autumn Gibbons threw a 2-hit shut- Thompson had one apiece. Malorie Sumter High School lost to Lower 1 — Coulter/Mahr (WH) defeated Postic/Das 8-1. out as Lakewood High School defeated Spiegel was the winning pitcher. Richland 4-3 on Monday at the SHS 2 — Jonell/Stanton (HH) defeated Lucas/Brunk 8-3. Manning 13-0 in five innings on Mon- courts. 3 — Shull/McCants (HH) defeated Smith/Mut 8-1. day at the LHS field. BOYS SINGLES Gibbons also had two hits as did 1 — Tyler Smithhart (S) defeated Quenton Flood 6-2, 6-4. From staff reports

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EDNA BRAYBOY WEBSTER GLENN of the arrangements, (803) Lodge 64 and the Nile Temple. having retired from Campbell was also honored with the des- COLUMBIA — Edna Bray- 775-9386. Survivors include his wife Soup. She was a member of ignation of life deacon. Bill boy Webster Glenn, 59, widow of 66 years; three children, Jo- the Eastern Star and member loved traveling, fishing, col- of Wilbert Glenn, died on seph E. Krasko Jr. (Annette) of Crosswell Baptist Church lecting knives, woodworking, Thursday, March of Rembert, James Krasko in Sumter. time with his many friends, 21, 2019. (Debra) of Denver, North Car- She was preceded in death playing bridge and spending She was a olina, and Edith Krasko of by her parents; her husband, time with family at Edisto daughter of the Sumter; a grandson, Jason O’Neal Edward Miles Sr.; and Beach. late Charles Kyle McGregor; and a broth- a son, David Wayne Miles. He is survived by his wife of Brayboy and SARAH GINN er, Raymond Krasko of Yuma, She is survived by two 63 years, Bunnie Shuler; Ruth Alice Web- Arizona. daughters, Joyce Miles Truitt daughters, Becky Lynch GLENN ster. Sarah Ginn was born on He was preceded in death of Altamonte Springs, Flori- (Mike) and Patti Greene Funeral servic- Aug. 12, 1933, in Pinewood, a by 15 siblings. da, and Barbara Harris Baker (Thomas); sons, Hal Shuler es for Mrs. Glenn will be held daughter of the late Susan A graveside service with of Sumter; two sons, O’Neal (Bess) and Gil Shuler (Robin). at noon on Thursday at Hayes Johnson Romeo military honors will be held at Edward Miles Jr. of Sumter He was blessed with 11 grand- F. Samuels Sr. Memorial Cha- and Allen John- 2 p.m. on Friday at the Sumter and James Edward Harris of children, Geoffrey (Sharon), pel, Manning, with the Rev. son. At the be- Cemetery. Lewisburg, North Carolina; Emily (Matt), Molly (Blake), Nathaniel Wilson officiating ginning of Memorials may be made to three grandchildren; and four Maddy (Britton), Will (Caitlin), and Minister Ethel Lemon Spring, Thurs- the Greenville Shriners Hos- great-grandchildren. Andy (Whitney), Tillye (Rob), and Elder Gerald Rice assist- day, March 21, pital for Children, 950 W. Nick, Judson, Becca and Chan- ing. Burial will follow at Hop- 2019, God in his Faris Road, Greenville, SC BARBARA JEAN W. BLACKMON dler; and six great-grandchil- kins Cemetery, Davis Station. GINN wise providence 29605. Barbara Jean Westberry dren, Matthew, Emma, Drew, The family is receiving dispatched his Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Blackmon, 84, wife of Robert Piper, Leo and Atley. friends at the home of her sis- heavenly angel to go and re- Funeral Home and Crematori- E. Blackmon, died on Monday, Funeral services will be held ter, Laverne Mobley, 626 Fra- ceive the soul of this soldier um of Sumter is in charge of March 25, 2019, at McLeod Re- at 3 p.m. on Thursday at First zier St., Manning. and return her unto Him. the arrangements. gional Medical Center. Baptist Church with the Rev. These services are entrust- She graduated from Pine- Born on Sept. 13, 1934, in Dr. Dan Barber officiating. In- ed to Samuels Funeral Home wood High School in 1952 and ELMON ELBERRY NOBLES Taylor County, Florida, she terment will follow at Concord LLC of Manning. was a member of St. John Elmon Elberry “Papa” No- was a daughter of the late H.J. Presbyterian Church Ceme- Baptist Church. Upon reach- bles, 92, husband of Nettie and Verdie Ammons Westber- tery, 3350 E. Brewington Road. EUGENIA BRADFORD MABRY ing adulthood, Sarah moved Mae Ardis Nobles, died on ry. She was a member of Pallbearers will be Bill’s Eugenia "Gene" Bradford to New York City and met and Monday, March Northside Memorial Baptist grandsons and grandsons-in- Mabry, 104, widow of Buford married Randolph Ginn. Her 25, 2019, at his Church and was formerly em- law. Stuckey Mabry Sr., died on union with the love of her life, home. ployed at South Carolina Na- Honorary pallbearers will Monday, March Randolph, was blessed with Born on Jan. tional Bank. be the Triune Sunday School 25, 2019, at Cove- two children. She then be- 13, 1927, in So- Survivors include her hus- class and active and inactive nant Place. came a member of Mt. Leba- castee, he was a band of 66 years; three chil- deacons of First Baptist Born in Co- non Baptist Church in Brook- son of the late dren, Annette Blackmon Church. lumbus, Geor- lyn, New York. Sarah worked NOBLES Bud Olin Nobles Adams and Lee Blackmon The family will receive gia, she was a as a housekeeper in Manhat- and Lorena (Celeste), both of Sumter, and friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on daughter of the tan, until she was ready to re- Allen Nobles. Mr. Nobles was Robbie "Mel" Blackmon Thursday in the First Baptist MABRY late Frank P. and tire and moved back South. a retired master sergeant of (Lynn) of Hanahan; eight Church Fellowship Hall and Eugenia Redd After relocating to back to her the U.S. Army. He was a veter- grandchildren; 10 great- other times at the home. Bradford. Mrs. Mabry was a home, she reconnected her- an of World War II, the Kore- grandchildren; one great- The family is grateful to graduate of the University of self with St. John Baptist an War, the Panamanian Con- great-grandchild; two sisters, Amedisys Hospice Sumter Georgia and a member of Church and attended faithful- flict and the Vietnam War. He Patricia W. Field (Charlie) of and Marilyn Brooks for their Kappa Delta Sorority. She ly, until her health declined. also retired from Campbell Tallahassee, Florida, and love and care. taught school in Columbus, Sarah leaves to cherish her Soup Co. He was a longtime Shirley W. Cutrer of Murphy, Please make all memorials until the U.S. entered World memories: her beloved hus- member, Sunday school teach- North Carolina; and many to First Baptist Church, 107 E. War II. Then, she volunteered band, Randolph; a son, Antho- er and trustee of Bethesda nieces and nephews. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. to serve in the American Red ny; stepdaughter, Antoinette; Church of God. She was preceded in death Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Cross and was attached to the grandchildren, Monique, Jas- Survivors include his wife of by a granddaughter, Jennifer Funeral Home and Crematori- 67th Army Evacuation Hospi- min, Kylie and Lamarr; great- 27 years; three children, Carol R. Flowers. um of Sumter is in charge of tal in the European Theater. grandchildren, Kamel, Dylan, Ann Nobles Gibson (Mike) of Funeral services will be held the arrangements. There she met her future Lexus, Kaitlyn and Isaiah; two Hartsville, Phillip Elmon No- at 11 a.m. on Thursday in the husband, Buford, a wounded brothers, Robert and Louis; bles (Kaye) of Sumter and Family Life Center at North- WILLIAM RAYMOND LAWHON infantry officer. To view their five sisters-in-law, Dorothy, Phyllis Nobles Kelling (Jeff) of side Memorial Baptist Church William Raymond Lawhon, wonderful "love story" via in- Alberta, Ann, Nancy and De- Sumter; two stepsons, Richard with the Rev. Neal Sweet, the 71, died on Sunday, March 24, ternet, go to American Red loris; a host of nieces, neph- “Ricky” Brian Ferst (Wendy) Rev. Jimmy Holley and the 2019, at his home. Cross Love Story at https:// ews, other relatives and of Sumter and Gregory Allen Rev. Jim Johnson officiating. Born in Olanta, he was a www.youtube.com/ friends. Ferst (Lea) of Virginia; nine Burial will be at Evergreen son of the late Dewey and watch?v=S2jLSiUaiOk. Re- She was preceded in death grandchildren; 12 great-grand- Memorial Park cemetery. Irene Conner Lawhon. Mr. cently, Mrs. Mabry received by a daughter, Annette; and children; a brother, Wendell Honorary pallbearers will Lawhon was a retired fore- the Quilt of Valor, presented three brothers, Allen Jr., Les- Nobles; and two sisters, Kath- be the Fellowship Sunday man with the City of Sumter. to her by Embrace Hospice in ter and Charles. leen Dix (Enoch) and Maude School Class of which she was Surviving are a son, Antho- recognition for her service to Public viewing will be held Adams (W.O.). a member. ny Lawhon of Sumter; two her country. from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's He was preceded in death The family will receive daughters, Heather Lawhon Mrs. Mabry, a longtime Mortuary. by his first wife, Lois Ardis friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today of Dallas and Vicky Edwards Sumter resident, was a char- Mrs. Ginn will be placed in Nobles; an infant son, Terry at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens of Bishopville; a sister, Betty ter member of Aldersgate the church at 10 a.m. on Joseph Nobles; four brothers, Funeral Home and other Ardis of Sumter; and a grand- United Methodist Church, a Thursday for viewing until David, Julian, Bud and Bon- times at the home. son, Eli Lawhon. member of the DAR, the the hour of service. nie Nobles; a sister, Doris Memorials may be made to He was preceded in death American Legion Auxiliary Funeral services will be Causey; a stepdaughter, Tere- Northside Memorial Baptist by two brothers, Ed Lawhon and the Stateburg Literary held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at sa Ferst Pierson; and two Church, 1004 N. Main St., and Roy Lawhon. and Musical Society. She was St. John Baptist Church, 102 stepsons, Timothy Allen Sumter, SC 29153. Memorial services will be a retired school teacher who W. Clark St., Pinewood, SC Bramlette and Barry Lavern Elmore-Cannon-Stephens held at 11 a.m. on Thursday in had taught at Alice Drive Ele- 29125 with the Rev. Herman Bramlette. Funeral Home and Crematori- the chapel of Elmore Hill Mc- mentary School and later at Holland officiating. Interment Funeral services will be um of Sumter is in charge of Creight Funeral Home. her beloved Wilson Hall. will follow at Fort Jackson held at 3 p.m. on Friday at the arrangements. The family will receive She is survived by a son, National Cemetery in Colum- Bethesda Church of God with friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Buford Mabry Jr. (Betty) of bia. the Rev. Al Sims officiating. WILLIAM SHAW SHULER Thursday at Elmore Hill Mc- Lexington; two daughters, The family will receive Burial will be at Evergreen William Shaw "Bill" Shuler, Creight Funeral Home prior Eugenia "Gigi" Mabry Hucka- friends at the home, 480 Allen Memorial Park cemetery. 89, beloved husband of Bun- to the service. bee (Eddy) of Manning and Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Pallbearers will be Zach No- nie Brogdon Shuler, went to Online condolences may be Sarah "Sally" Redd Mabry of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. bles, Nathan Lawson, Kevin be with the Lord on Monday, sent to www.sumterfunerals. Chicago; four grandchildren; Main St., Sumter, is in charge Morris, Kameron Morris, Neil March 25, 2019, at his home, com and nine great-grandchil- of arrangements. DuBose and Austin Tiller. surrounded by family and Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- dren. Online memorials may be Honorary pallbearers will friends. neral Home & Crematory, 221 The family will receive sent to the family at jobsmor- be Brant Williamson and Born on Nov. 28, 1929, in Broad St., Sumter, is in charge friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on [email protected] or visit us on Terry Beasley. Sumter County, he was a son of the arrangements, (803) Thursday at Aldersgate Unit- the web at www.jobsmortuary. The family will receive of the late Hal D. and Florence 775-9386. ed Methodist Church. net. friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Fri- Shaw Shuler. After graduating Funeral services will fol- day at Bethesda Church of God from Edmunds High School, low at 3 p.m. on Thursday at JOSEPH E. KRASKO and other times at the home. Bill attended Clemson Univer- Aldersgate United Method- Joseph E. Krasko, 90, hus- Memorials may be made to sity and graduated with the ist Church with the Rev. band of Diane J. Krasko, died Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Class of 1952. He was a long- David Day officiating. Burial on Monday, March 25, 2019, at Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150. time IPTAY member and a will be at the Church of the his home. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens loyal Tiger fan. He served in Holy Cross Cemetery at Born on July Funeral Home and Crematori- the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to EDWARD THOMAS SR. Stateburg. 29, 1928, in Little um of Sumter is in charge of 1955, during the Korean Con- Pallbearers will be Wayne Falls, New York, the arrangements. flict. Bill was always very BISHOPVILLE — Edward Hogan, Bob Young, Jeff he was a son of proud to have been able to Thomas Sr., 75, husband of Young, Dr. Skip DuRant, the late Charles CHRISTINE E. SHIRER MILES serve his country. After re- Louise Thomas, passed away Boykin Sanders, T.H. Davis and Teofila Les- Christine Elizabeth Shirer turning home, he married the on Friday, March 22, 2019, at and Wilson McElveen. KRASKO cinska Krasko. Miles died on Friday, March love of his life, Bunnie his residence in Bishopville. In lieu of flowers, memori- He served in the 15, 2019, at NHC HealthCare, Brogdon, in 1955. He also Born in Bishopville, he was als may be made to the Amer- U.S. Navy for four years and after an extended illness. began his 39-year career work- a son of the late Hazel Cham- ican Red Cross, 209 Miller retired from the U.S. Air Graveside services were ing for Southern Coatings bers and Annie Bell Thomas Road, Sumter, SC 29150 or to Force after 20 years of service held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Paint and Chemical Co. He Smith and his special father, Aldersgate United Methodist to his country. He was a veter- March 18, 2019, at Hicks Hill served his community through the late Herman Smith Jr. Church, 211 Alice Drive, Sum- an of the Korean War and Cemetery, Old No. 4 Highway, Kiwanis Club, American Le- The family will receive rela- ter, SC 29150. Vietnam War. Following his directed by Floyd Funeral gion and United Ministries. He tives and friends at the home Online condolences may be military service, Mr. Krasko Home of Olanta. was a longtime member of of his wife, 310 W. Cedar Lane, sent to www.sumterfunerals. worked as an electrician with Born in Sumter County, she First Baptist Church, where he Bishopville. com. Carolina Heating and Electric. was a daughter of the late served as a Sunday school Funeral arrangements are Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- He was a Mason for 60 years, John Henry and Emily teacher, a member of the incomplete and will be an- neral Home & Crematory, 221 a Shriner for 55 years, a mem- Bouchie Benenhaley Shirer. choir, the Benevolence Com- nounced by Square Deal Fu- Broad St., Sumter, is in charge ber of the Claremont Masonic She was in the food industry, mittee and many others. He neral Home, Bishopville. See the Difference. Feel the Comfort. 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EMPLOYMENT SUMMONS ANNOUNCEMENTS against you for the relief demanded v. IN THE FAMILY in the Complaint. Evelyn LeBron; Jose R. LeBron; COURT OF THE Happy Ads Help Wanted Miscellaneous Defendant(s). TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN Full-Time 3RD JUDICIAL YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Jose R. CIRCUIT UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF LeBron: DOCKET #: AGE AND THE PERSON WITH Property Mgt Company accepting YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED 18-DR-43-1081 WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES resumes for the position of and required to appear and defend AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER "Property Manager" for their by answering the Complaint in this STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: Sumter, SC property. Strong foreclosure action on property COUNTY OF SUMTER leadership and customer service located at 1254 Geraint Rd, Sumter, YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED SC 29154, being designated in the skills required. Tax Credit experi- PHILLIP MCGREW AND NOTIFIED to apply for the County tax records as TMS# appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem ence is a plus. Resumes can be PLAINTIFF 2261601106, of which a copy is VS. to represent said minor(s) within submitted by email, herewith served upon you, and to TYRONE EDWARD ROSCOE thirty (30) days after the service of [email protected] or fax, serve a copy of your Answer on the OLIVER this Summons upon you. If you fail to 910-435-8934. subscribers at their offices, 100 DEFENDANTS do so, application for such Executive Center Drive, Ste 201, Post appointment will be made by the Office Box 100200, Columbia, South TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE Plaintiff(s) herein. Help Wanted Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty NAMED: Refurbished batteries as low as (30) days after the service hereof, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED NOTICE Part-Time exclusive of the day of such service; $45. Golf cart batteries $65. and required to answer the except that the United States of Complaint in this action, a copy of Auto Electric Co. TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Small church needs ordained America, if named, shall have sixty which is herewith served upon you, NAMED: 102 Blvd Rd. 803-773-4381 (60) days to answer after the service pastor. Baptist, Presbyterian, Meth- and to serve a copy of your Answer to YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE hereof, exclusive of the day of such the said Complaint on the odist for 11:00 service. Contact Jim that the Summons and Complaint, of service; and if you fail to do so, subscribers, Coffey & McKenzie, , at which the foregoing is a copy of the Wilson 803-775-4576 or LEGAL judgment by default will be rendered their offices, 2 N. Brooks Street, Summons, were filed with the Clerk 803-960-3269 against you for the relief demanded Manning, South Carolina, within of Court for Sumter County, South in the Complaint. thirty (30) days after the service Carolina on February 28, 2019. Looking for experienced lawn care NOTICES hereof, and if you fail to answer the Robert E. Ragin person, must have drivers license, TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN Complaint within the time aforesaid, NOTICE OF Happy 85th Birthday and experience with lawn care YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) the Plaintiff will apply to the Court FORECLOSURE UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF for a judgment by default against you We can always depend on you to be equipment. Call 803-469-8377 Legal Notice AGE AND THE PERSON WITH INTERVENTION there for us. Thank you for your love for the relief demanded in the WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES Complaint. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT and guidance. Public Notification AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER pursuant to the South Carolina Love, Your Family Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: HEARING NOTICE Supreme Court Administrative intends to submit a Certificate of Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a Need application to South Carolina YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED RENTALS A hearing has been set in the above right to Foreclosure Intervention. Department of Health and AND NOTIFIED to apply for the matter for the 22nd day of April, 2019 Environmental Control for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem BUSINESS at 12:00 o'clock P.M. To be considered for any available purchase of a da Vinci Xi surgical to represent said minor(s) within Foreclosure Intervention, you may robot. The robot will occupy current thirty (30) days after the service of Unfurnished You are hereby notified to be communicate with and otherwise SERVICES space in operating room 10 on the this Summons upon you. If you fail to Apartments present in the chambers of the deal with the Plaintiff through its surgical wing of Prisma Health do so, application for such Family Court of the THIRD Judicial law firm, Rogers Townsend & Tuomey Hospital. There will be no appointment will be made by the Business Circuit, located at 215 North Harvin Thomas, PC. 2BR Apts, LR, kitchen w/ all new construction or additional upfit Plaintiff(s) herein. Street at theaforesaid time. Opportunities needed. Total project cost is appliances. Dining Room, Wash- Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC estimated to be approximately $2.08 NOTICE er/Dryer. Parking Space. C/H/A COFFEY & MCKENZIE, PA represents the Plaintiff in this million worth of equipment and will Asian restaurant for sale. Section 8 friendly. $500 & $600 Per Steven S. McKenzie action. Our law firm does not be purchased by the Prisma Health TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Call 803-494-3933 Attorneys for the Plaintiff represent you. Under our ethical month. Call 803-236-0948 Tuomey Foundation. NAMED: 2 N. Brooks Street rules, we are prohibited from giving YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Manning, South Carolina 29102 you any legal advice. Home 134 N. Main St. across from old NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The that the Summons and Complaint, of (803) 435-8847 Improvements following self-storage Cube contents which the foregoing is a copy of the court house, Studio Apt: 1 Br, 1 You must submit any requests for containing household and other Summons, were filed with the Clerk SUMMONS Ba, all new appliances, reserved Foreclosure Intervention goods will be sold for cash by of Court for Sumter County, South Deficiency Judgment Waived parking space, WiFi & water incl. consideration within 30 days from H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel CubeSmart to satisfy a lien on April Carolina on December 28, 2018. paint roofs gutters drywall blown $975 mo. + dep. 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(2 bedroom only) CubeSmart #6910, Plaintiff, Robert P. Davis 4194 Broad Street, v. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC LEASING OFFICE LOCATED AT Sumter, SC 29154 To be considered for any available Richard Boston, Jr.; Deborah A. ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Foreclosure Intervention, you may Tree Service ASHTON MILL (843)-494-9089: Boston; LVNV Funding, LLC; 1st Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), communicate with and otherwise Franklin Financial Corporation; [email protected] APARTMENT HOMES deal with the Plaintiff through its First Credit of Camden, Inc.; South Andrew W. Montgomery 595 ASHTON MILL DRIVE Cube 154 Dennis Wells, Cube 69 A Notch Above Tree Care Log Wesley Hicks, Cube 33 Kimberly law firm, Rogers Townsend & Carolina Department of Revenue; (SC Bar #79893), pickup available. Full quality service 803-773-3600 Dees, Cube 126 Sara Prioleau, Cube Thomas, PC. Defendant(s). [email protected] low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB 181 Matthew Bagley, Cube 90 Trish John J. Hearn Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC (SC Bar # 6635), accredited 983-9721 OFFICE HOURS: Sherman, Cube 113 Rhonda Dodson TO THE DEFENDANT(S), First MON-FRI 9-5 represents the Plaintiff in this Credit of Camden, Inc.: [email protected] action. Our law firm does not YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236), Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, Bid Notices represent you. Under our ethical and required to appear and defend [email protected] stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, Unfurnished rules, we are prohibited from giving by answering the Complaint in this Jason D. Wyman 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. Homes REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS you any legal advice. foreclosure action on property (SC Bar # 100271), You must submit any requests for located at 1519 Crown Dale Drive, [email protected] Newman's Tree Service Tree Sumter County hereby solicits Foreclosure Intervention Sumter, SC 29150-1844, being John P. Fetner (SC Bar# 77460), removal, trimming, topping, view Brick House for Rent: 2BR/1BA. interested Healthcare Service consideration within 30 days from designated in the County tax records [email protected] enhancement pruning, bobcat Occupant must be at least 40 years Contractors to submit a response to a the date you are served with this as TMS# 1620001025, of which a copy Clark Dawson (SC Bar# 101714), Notice. work stump grinding, Lic & old, One single occupant or married Request for Proposals for a is herewith served upon you, and to [email protected] insured. Call 803-316-0128 comprehensive Healthcare Services serve a copy of your Answer on the 100 Executive Center Drive, couple. Absolutely no pets. Call IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR subscribers at their offices, 100 Suite 210 803-983-8904 Mon.-Thurs. Contract for inmates housed in the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO Executive Center Drive, Ste 201, Post Post Office Box 100200(29202) 9am-11am only. Center. PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Columbia, SC 29210 INTERVENTION, THE Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (803) 744-4444 FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY (30) days after the service hereof, Commercial Rentals Copies of the Proposal documents MERCHANDISE may be obtained from the County's PROCEED. exclusive of the day of such service; Purchasing Office. except that the United States of Kevin T. Brown America, if named, shall have sixty Gamecock Plaza, 1961-F McCrays Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC (60) days to answer after the service Mill Rd. Approx. 4,000 sq ft retail Mr. Robert E. Galloway, Jr. For Sale County of Sumter ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF hereof, exclusive of the day of such or Trade space. Call Bobby Sisson, Purchasing Department Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), service; and if you fail to do so, 803-464-2730 13 East Canal Street [email protected] judgment by default will be rendered Sumter, SC 29150 Andrew W. 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BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE TART Unfold pastry onto lightly floured counter, and roll into 10-inch square; transfer to prepared sheet. Lightly brush outer 1/2 inch of pas- his beautiful tart Servings: 4 try square with water to create border, then fold border toward center, Start to finish: 55 minutes pressing gently to seal. takes just minutes 6 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed and cut 1/4-inch thick on bias (1 Spread goat cheese mixture in even layer over center of pastry, to assemble and cup) avoiding folded border. Scatter asparagus mixture over goat cheese, T 2 scallions, sliced thin then crumble remaining 1/4 cup goat cheese over top of asparagus makes for an impressive 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil mixture. brunch dish, appetizer, 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives Bake until pastry is puffed and golden and asparagus is crisp-tender, 1 garlic clove, minced or even a simple light 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Drizzle with remaining 1 ta- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest blespoon oil, cut into 4 equal pieces, and serve. 1/4 teaspoon salt lunch or dinner. Nutrition information per serving: 530 calories; 366 calories from fat; 41 g fat ( 9 g sat- 1/4 teaspoon pepper urated; 0 g trans fats); 13 mg cholesterol; 464 mg sodium; 31 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; We experimented with 4 ounces (1 cup) goat cheese, softened 1 g sugar; 11 g protein. several different crusts, try- 1 (9 1/2-by-9 inch) sheet puff pastry, thawed For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https:// ing a pie shell, a tart shell, Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position, and heat oven to 425 F. www.americastestkitchen.com. Find more recipes like Asparagus-Goat Cheese Tart in and par-baked puff pastry. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine asparagus, “Vegetables Illustrated.” The buttery, flaky puff pas- scallions, 1 tablespoon oil, olives, garlic, zest, salt and pepper in bowl. https://www.americastestkitchen.com. try was absolutely irresist- In separate bowl, mix 3/4 cup goat cheese and 1 tablespoon oil until America’s Test Kitchen provided this article to The Associated Press. ible and so easy to prep. smooth; set aside. For a fresh, light filling, we simply scattered the asparagus and other toppings over the pastry base. Cut- ting the asparagus spears into thin, 1-inch pieces made the tart easier to eat and ensured that the asparagus didn’t need precooking. We tossed the pieces with olive oil, plus garlic, lemon zest, scallions and olives. For a creamy base to anchor the toppings, tangy, soft goat cheese nicely complemented the bright, grassy asparagus. Blending in a bit of olive oil made it easier to spread. We dolloped more cheese on top of the asparagus and baked the tart to golden perfection. To thaw frozen puff pastry, let it sit either in the re- frigerator for 24 hours or on the counter for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Look for asparagus spears no thicker than 1/2 inch. C2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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We trimmed and dropped them in lemon water to prevent oxidation before tossing them with seasoned oil and then roasting them alongside lemon halves. Our vinaigrette included Dijon, garlic and the nutritious pulp from the roasted lemon halves, which gave it more body. If your artichokes are larger than 8 to 10 ounces, strip away another layer or two of the toughest outer leaves. The tender inner leaves, heart and stem are entirely edible. To eat the tough outer leaves, use your teeth to scrape the flesh from the underside of each leaf. A rasp-style grater makes quick work of turning the garlic into a paste. These artichokes taste great warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED ARTICHOKES WITH LEMON 3/4 inch, and cut off top quarter of artichoke. Break off bot- with tip of paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. tom 3 or 4 rows of tough outer leaves by pulling them Transfer artichokes to serving platter. Let lemons cool VINAIGRETTE downward. Using paring knife, trim outer layer of stem and slightly, then squeeze into fine-mesh strainer set over Servings: 4 base, removing any dark green parts. Cut artichoke in half bowl, extracting as much juice and pulp as possible; press Start to finish: 1 hour lengthwise, then remove fuzzy choke and any tiny inner firmly on solids to yield 1 1/2 tablespoons juice. Whisk gar- 3 lemons purple-tinged leaves using small spoon. Submerge lic and mustard into juice. Whisking constantly, slowly driz- 4 artichokes (8 to 10 ounces each) prepped artichokes in lemon water. zle in remaining 6 tablespoons oil until emulsified. Whisk in 9 tablespoons cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil Coat bottom of 13-by-9-inch baking dish with 1 table- parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve ar- Salt and pepper spoon oil. Remove artichokes from lemon water, and shake tichokes with dressing. 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced to paste off excess water. Toss artichokes with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 Nutrition information per serving: 374 calories; 286 calories from fat; 32 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard teaspoon salt and pinch pepper; gently rub oil and season- g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 313 mg sodium; 21 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley ings between leaves. Arrange artichokes cut side down in g carbohydrate; 10 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 5 g protein. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, and heat prepared dish. Halve remaining 2 lemons crosswise, and For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, oven to 475 F. Cut 1 lemon in half, squeeze halves into con- arrange cut side up next to artichokes. Cover tightly with visit https://www.americastestkitchen.com . Find more recipes like tainer filled with 2 quarts water, then add spent halves. aluminum foil, and roast until cut sides of artichokes begin Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Vinaigrette in “Nutritious Delicious.” Working with 1 artichoke at a time, trim stem to about to brown and bases and leaves are tender when poked America’s Test Kitchen provided this article to The Associated Press.

Kids and adults alike will delight in making ‘zoodles’

BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN A spiralizer turns carrots, beets, and squash into noodles (or “zoodles” when using zucchini). The steps below the recipe work with all these vegetables. For best results, use smaller zucchini, which have thinner skins and fewer seeds. The blade on a spiralizer is very sharp, so make sure to do this with an adult.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI NOODLES Servings: 4 Start to finish: 55 minutes (Prep time: 15 minutes) Prepare Ingredients: 4 zucchini (8 to 10 ounces each) 1 tablespoon CARL TREMBLAY / AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN VIA AP extra-7/8 virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving 1 garlic clove, Anise and Poppy Seed Muffins with peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon salt rich, full flavor — and less sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN we could only add so much were a bit dense and tough. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil We wanted to make poppy zest before the muffins start- To create a finer crumb and a Gather Cooking Equipment: seed muffins with rich, full ed to taste soapy, and our less chewy texture, we Chef’s knife flavor; fluffy, tender interiors; muffins were still lacking fla- switched from all-purpose Cutting board and golden crusts. We were vor. flour to cake flour. A combi- Spiralizer amazed to find that our go-to To fix this problem and to nation of baking powder and Kitchen shears recipe had a whopping 22 up the perceived sweetness baking soda ensured good Ruler grams of sugar per muffin, without adding more sugar, rise and good browning, but Rimmed baking sheet so we hoped that our new we started by increasing the we also increased the oven Oven mitts recipe would work with a vanilla. This helped, but tast- temperature and raised the Cooling rack sugar content of only 11 ers still wanted more flavor, oven rack to help achieve the Tongs grams. so we scoured the pantry for perfect golden brown crust. Serving platter We turned to Sucanat, solutions. We found our an- You can skip grinding the Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 F. which we ground in a spice swer in ground anise seeds, Sucanat; however, the muf- Use chef’s knife to trim off ends of zucchini. Use spiralizer grinder to ensure that the which had a sweet, subtle lic- fins will have a speckled ap- to cut zucchini into 1/8-inch-thick noodles. On cutting board, tops of the finished muffins orice flavor that rounded out pearance. Low-fat yogurt can pull noodles straight, and use kitchen shears to cut them into weren’t speckled. Lemon zest the muffins perfectly. be substituted for the whole- 12-inch lengths. seemed like a natural comple- Next, we needed to fix the milk yogurt, but the muffins Transfer noodles to rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, ment to the poppy seeds, but texture of the muffins; they will be slightly drier. and sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper. Toss noodles with your hands to combine, and spread them into even layer. ANISE AND POPPY SEED MUFFINS about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, swirling pan Place baking sheet in oven, and roast until zucchini is just constantly, until butter is dark golden brown and softened, about 20 minutes. Servings: 12 has nutty aroma, 1 to 3 minutes. Transfer browned Use oven mitts to remove baking sheet from oven (ask an Start to finish: 1 hour butter to large bowl, and stir in remaining 2 table- adult for help), and place on cooling rack. Use tongs to trans- 3/4 cup (4 ounces) Sucanat spoons butter until melted; let cool slightly. fer zucchini to serving platter. Sprinkle cheese and basil over 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces Whisk yogurt, eggs, vanilla and lemon zest into zucchini, and drizzle with extra oil. Serve. 1 1/2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt browned butter until smooth. In large bowl, whisk Making Zoodles: 2 large eggs ground Sucanat, flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, Place the spiralizer on a flat counter or table, and push 1 tablespoon vanilla extract baking soda, anise and salt together. Using rubber down on the four corners until the suction cups are secured 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest spatula, stir in yogurt mixture until combined. to the counter or table. 2 3/4 cups (11 ounces) cake flour Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin Cut off ends of zucchini so it will fit on prongs. Secure zuc- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds cups. Bake until golden brown and toothpick insert- chini between prongs and blade. 2 teaspoons baking powder ed in center of muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 Turn crank to spiralize zucchini and produce long noodles. 3/4 teaspoon baking soda minutes, rotating muffin tin halfway through bak- Pull noodles straight on cutting board, and use kitchen 1 teaspoon ground anise seeds ing. shears to cut noodles into 12-inch lengths. 3/4 teaspoon salt Let muffins cool in tin for 10 minutes, then trans- Nutrition information per serving: 109 calories; 53 calories from fat; 6 g fat Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position, and fer to wire rack and let cool for 20 minutes before (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 4 mg cholesterol; 407 mg sodium; 11 g carbo- heat oven to 425 F. Grease 12-cup muffin tin. Work- serving. hydrate; 3 g fiber; 7 g sugar; 5 g protein. ing in 3 batches, grind Sucanat in spice grinder until For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit Nutrition information per serving: 276 calories; 94 calories https://www.americastestkitchen.com . Find more recipes like Roasted fine and powdery, about 1 minute. from fat; 11 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 60 mg cholester- Zucchini Noodles in “The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs.” Melt 6 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet over ol; 350 mg sodium; 39 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 13 g sugar; 5 g medium-high heat until it begins to turn golden, protein. America’s Test Kitchen provided this article to The Associated Press.