Can you help ID man suspected in vehicle thefts? See surveillance photo A2 TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents needs your voice sults of the survey will ronment and the condition of makes neighborhoods great, Take survey about what you’d be used to help shape their neighborhoods. such as proximity to schools, the future vision for the Most questions ask partici- open spaces, trees, active neigh- like area to be like in the future Sumter community, which will pants to fill in a bubble. Some borhood groups, etc. Partici- help guide new development are about where they live, pants can rank neighborhood BY KAYLA ROBINS makeup and direction of the projects in both the city and while others rate quality-of-life problems and have the oppor- [email protected] city and county by taking a the county.” elements such as parks, down- tunity to type in their own posi- public survey, which will be The 14-question survey, town, race relations, traffic tive or negative feedback. If you had a chance to impact used to develop the Sumter which is open through Sept. 30, congestion, schools, etc. Partici- WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE how your community will look 2040 Comprehensive Plan. is designed to ask for public pants are also asked about how PLAN? and what it will have 20 years “This survey will be used input on the planning, zoning important growth and develop- from now, would you let your during the planning process to and development issues facing ment issues are, including new Planning commissions, voice be heard? gauge citizen attitudes about the city and county today and housing options, attracting new whether for cities, counties, City and county planners planning issues,” said George into the future, McGregor said. businesses, water quality, den- joint or consolidated govern- and leaders are hoping Sumter McGregor, planning director Questions ask about how resi- sity, environmental resources ments, must, by law, develop a residents take the chance to for the Sumter City-County dents feel about development, and protecting rural farmland. give their opinion on the future Planning Department. “The re- their priorities about the envi- One question simply asks what SEE 2040, PAGE A8 Jumping for teamwork, fun The Brooklyn Jumpers show off their moves during the competition on Saturday. PHOTOS BY BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM The Cincinnati Rope Twisters compete during the American Double Dutch League World Championship on Saturday at Sum- ter County Civic Center. The championship was a three-day event held almost annually in Sumter since 2003. Sumter plays host again to American Double Dutch League World Championship BY BRUCE MILLS County Civic Center. in the sport, Sumter has been the [email protected] The three-day event concluded on headquarters for the American Saturday with finals rounds in vari- Double Dutch League since 2003 on’t tell these kids and ous categories at the civic center. and hosted the annual world cham- Double Dutch is a jump rope rou- pionship event almost every year Dadults that their game tine but more complicated and diffi- since, according to Jean Ford, and activity isn’t a cult. A competitive jumper or team chairwoman and president of the of jumpers has to jump two ropes ADDL governing board. real sport. turned inward — “eggbeater style” Ford is from and lives in Sumter, That was the attitude of partici- — by teammates. has an obvious passion for Double More than 200 jumpers from around the world pants and coaches at last week’s Given its open arms and the hos- Dutch and played a part in the competed for trophies Thursday through Saturday American Double Dutch League pitality it has extended for many at the civic center. World Championship at Sumter years to participants from all over SEE JUMP, PAGE A8 Trump digs in on immigration despite outrage BY ZEKE MILLER Trump declared the U.S. “will “I say it’s very strongly the the job that the American peo- General Jeff Sessions an- and KEVIN McGILL not be a migrant camp” on his Democrats’ fault,” Trump said ple expect us to do,” Homeland nounced the new “zero-toler- The Associated Press watch. Monday as his administration Security Secretary Kirstjen ance” policy that refers all Images of children held in rejected criticism that the poli- Nielsen said in an appearance cases of illegal entry for crimi- WASHINGTON — An un- fenced cages fueled a growing cy has resulted in inhuman before the National Sheriffs’ nal prosecution. Prior proce- apologetic President Donald chorus of condemnation from and immoral conditions. Association in New Orleans. dure had limited prosecution Trump defended his adminis- both political parties, four for- Trump pointed to more le- “Illegal actions have and must for many family entrants, in tration’s border-protection pol- mer first ladies and national nient policies under past ad- have consequences. No more part because regulations pro- icies Monday in the face of ris- evangelical leaders. The chil- ministrations that had not free passes, no more get out of hibit detaining children with ing national outrage about the dren are being held separately charged all migrants who had jail free cards.” their parents because the chil- forced separation of migrant from parents who are being crossed illegally. Nearly 2,000 children were dren are not charged with a children from their parents. prosecuted under the adminis- “We will not apologize for separated from their families crime and the parents are. 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Simmons HIGH 100, LOW 75 Albertine Brailsford Opinion A9 A2 | TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] The Charleston Symphony Or- chestra Brass Quintet will pres- ent a varied con- cert of “upbeat music” at the Summer Soiree presented jointly by the Sumter County Cultural Commission and the Heart of Sum- ter Neighborhood Association. The event will be pre- sented free to the public from 6 to 8 PHOTO PROVIDED p.m. Saturday at This video grab shows the man Patriot Hall, 135 suspected of vehicle thefts in Haynsworth St. three South Carolina counties. Lemonade and desserts will be provided at the Man’s identity family friendly event. sought in three PHOTO PROVIDED auto dealership Celebrate summer with music vehicle thefts BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected] Sumter County Sheriff's Of- Brass Quintet headlines Summer Soiree on Saturday night fice is seeking the public's help in identifying a man ac- BY IVY MOORE “I called Cleo (Klopfleisch), and she Sumter County Cultural Commission cused of stealing at least three Special to The Sumter Item and the Heart of Sumter board were is to make the arts and quality enter- vehicles from auto dealerships excited about it,” Colclough said. tainment accessible to everyone in the in Jasper, Sumter and Beau- Patriot Hall will be the site of a “They are great partners.” community and surrounding areas, fort counties. Summer Soiree from 6 to 8 p.m. Satur- “It’s kind of like a block party,” she also an aim of the S.C. Arts Commis- An incident report from the day. The event featuring the Charles- said. Depending on the weather, cano- sion. sheriff's office states the sus- ton Symphony Orchestra Brass Quin- py tents, tables and chairs will be set “We got a grant from the commis- pect — a white male who iden- tet is presented by the Sumter County up outside the auditorium at 135 sion,” Colclough said, “so admission tified himself as Brian Allen Cultural Commission and the Heart Haynsworth St. will be free to the public.” — entered a dealership in the of Sumter Neighborhood Association. The audience, she said, will get “an The Heart of Sumter Neighborhood 1200 block of Broad Street on Commission director Melanie Col- introduction to the Charleston Sym- Association will provide lemonade June 12 and asked to test drive clough said the concert is a good phony through the concert by the and desserts for the audience, also at a vehicle. event to celebrate summer and Patriot brass. This will be a good segue to the no charge. The suspect arrived at the Hall. symphony and to upcoming events at In the event the outside tempera- dealership in a tan 2016 Jeep “We’re located near the center of Patriot Hall. Hopefully, people will ture is too hot or the weather is other- Wrangler bearing a reportedly the historic district,” she said, “which want to see more.” wise inclement, the Summer Soiree stolen license plate from is a large part of the Heart of Sum- Colclough said the quintet will play concert by the Charleston Symphony North Charleston. ter,” so the collaboration seems a nat- a varied concert, with “some salsa, Orchestra Brass Quintet will be held That vehicle was also re- ural one. The members of the Heart show tunes, jazz — upbeat music. I inside Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth ported stolen from a dealer- of Sumter Neighborhood Association hope people will feel like getting up St.