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Coaches dismayed with stipend cuts School board action was part of $6.8M in cash preservation BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Athletic coaches in Sumter School District are upset their stipends have been cut as an initial measure by the board of trustees to preserve cash in its current debt crisis, according to two coaches in the district who spoke on condition
of anonymity. The school board last week approved Superintendent Frank Baker’s recommendations to stop payment on all non-teaching stipends, cut 47 jobs and freeze various budget line items, among other measures totaling $6.8 million in an effort to end the fiscal year with a balanced budget.
Stopping remaining stipends is estimated to preserve $867,000 in cash for the district through June 30. In addition to coaches, department heads and some musical directors, among others, receive stipends — according to district office personnel. The two coaches expressed their concerns that budget
cuts seem to always affect people at the lower end of the pay scale, and the board’s decisions will not only affect the coaches but the student athletes in the long run. “First, it’s hard to believe that everyone at the district just found out about all this mess, and the deficit they are facing,” one coach said. “Cuts
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A line of flames, fanned by westerly winds, sent firefighters to the Boyle Pond area Wednesday afternoon to fight a grass fire. Sumter Fire Department firefighters defended homes on Cobblestone Road near St. Pauls Church Road.
BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Nervous homeowners watched a grass fire at Boyle Pond on Wednesday as it neared their properties on Cobblestone Road near McCrays Mill Road and St. Pauls Church Road. Flames, fanned by westerly winds, shooting 10 feet high and hundreds of yards long moved eastward across the dried lakebed. Firefighters defended homes on Cobblestone Road and planned to watch the fire overnight, hoping it would burn itself out. Engineers drained the pond after its dam sustained
damage during the October 2015 flood. Dried brush filled much of the drained pond that caught fire. Sumter Fire Department Battalion Chief Joey Duggan said the call came in about 3:15 p.m. He said current dry-weather conditions contributed to the setting for the fire to spread quickly. Duggan said five fire stations and at least one crew with South Carolina Forestry Commission responded to the fire. He said the forestry commission used tractors to cut a fire line to prevent the flames from spreading further in the emptied pond. The cause of the fire is unknown, he said.
Sumterites to be on hand for Trump’s inauguration BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Wilkes Burnette is a 6-yearold first-grader at Wilson Hall, but he is not too young to catch the political bug. “He’s been into politics since the beginning to the election cycle,” said his dad, Eric Burnette. They saw President-elect Donald Trump when he appeared at the Sumter Civic Center and watched the presidential debates. “He stayed up all night on election night,” Eric said. On Friday, the father-son duo will be on hand to watch Donald Trump be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. “Hopefully, we can be close enough to see Trump,” Eric said. “We have actual seats, but I don’t know how close they are.”
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Eric, who is originally from Tennessee, said he got invitations though his father’s connection with a senator in that state. He said they would be catching a tour bus with a group from Tennessee. He said he and his son were looking forward to the historic event and spending a weekend of seeing the sights in the nation’s capital. Wilkes was mum on which museum he would be most excited to see, but Eric volunteered it would be the National Air & Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution. “That and the Bureau of Engraving,” Eric said. “He wants to see money being made.” Shery Smith, chairwoman of the Sumter County Republican Party, said she is thankful for the opportunity to attend Friday’s inauguration
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Supreme Court: McMaster can’t pick successor COLUMBIA (AP) — The state Supreme Court made it clear Wednesday that Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster can’t pick his successor if Gov. Nikki Haley is confirmed as ambassador to the United Nations. Justices ruled that a constitutional amendment changing the lines of succession won’t take effect until the 2018 election. That means the state constitution still calls on the Senate’s leader to fill a vacancy in the lieutenant governor’s office, requiring Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman to do some maneuvering to keep his powerful leadership post. He refuses to become lieutenant governor. Sen. Tom Davis had asked the justices to settle a discrepancy on when the change, approved by voters in 2012, took effect. Leatherman initially asked the justices to decide nothing unless McMaster is actually sworn in, calling Davis’ request speculation that relies on a series of assumptions. Haley’s confirmation process began Wednesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, two days before the inauguration of her new would-be boss, President-elect Donald Trump. McMaster would ascend to the governor’s office after Haley resigns. “The Supreme Court is to be commended for acting both swiftly and correctly in this matter before the political dominoes start to fall,” said Davis, RBeaufort.
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Eric and Wilkes Burnette will join a Tennessee tour group to visit Washington, D.C., and see the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. with her husband, Randy. “I am very excited,” she said. “We are going to the South Carolina Ball on Thursday and the Inauguration on Friday.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley pledged her support for moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a shift firmly endorsed by Donald Trump but one that could trigger more violence in the Middle East. Haley, Trump’s pick to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday that she “absolutely” backs the embassy move because that’s what Israel and congressional Republicans want. But a spokesman for Jordan’s government recently told The Associated Press that the embassy move would be a “red line” for Amman and “inflame the Islamic and Arab streets.” Jordan serves as custodian of a major Islamic
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shrine in east Jerusalem and the Palestinians seek a capital there. Haley also took a tougher stance against Russia than Trump, who will be sworn in Friday. She told the committee that she believes Russia committed war crimes by HALEY bombing Syrian civilians in the city of Aleppo. Rex Tillerson, Trump’s choice for secretary of state, declined to make that accusation during his confirmation hearing last week. She said she doesn’t think that the United States can trust Moscow right now and said she’s against lifting existing sanctions
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What is Sumter saying about school district? BY KASEY MEREDITH intern@theitem.com Melissa Blair: “I’m not pleased with this school district. They don’t provide anything for the kids, they’re always asking for fundraisers and money.” “Substitute teachers are important, especially when a lot of the teachers are pregnant at Millwood Elementary. My daughter’s teacher is going on maternity leave next week.” Maggie McGranaghan: “Substitute teachers are necessary. Teachers probably feel like they can never take off time because they don’t have backups.” MCGRANAGHAN Scott Palmo: “Obviously someone fell asleep at the wheel. I’m not sure if it’s the superintendent to blame or if it’s the bookkeepers to blame.” “They’re cutting 47 jobs but how many of those are going to be cut at the district level. You have three assistant superintendent positions, how many of those are actually necessary?” “If I had to give them a grade for what they’re doing, I would give them an F. Why did they wait until just now? Why didn’t they catch something back in August?” Edith ‘Edie’ Newman: “If there’s any way that the children won’t be affected, we need to protect our children. Our children are our future.” James Stokes: “The district has a finance officer. I don’t understand why they were not checking this out. I know it’s a big operation, but they have STOKES the expertise.” “This county has already been through a $1 million debt years ago; we don’t need it again.” Paul Wells: “In a computer era, there’s no reason to go over mistakes like that.” “They’re gonna do a millage increase, and that’s where they’re WELLS gonna make up in shortfall.” Amy Vaughn: “My friend, who is a substitute teacher, has no job now. If you cut the substitute teachers, teachers will have 40 kids in the class. How will my son who already has diffiVAUGHN culty learning in a classroom setting learn?” “Somebody high up is the one who lost that money, but the kids are going to be the ones who pay for it.”
Tires, jewelry stolen from businesses during weekend BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Sumter authorities responded to two calls for service last weekend after items were stolen from a car dealership and a jewelry store, both on Broad Street. According to an incident report from Sumter County Sheriff ’s Office, eight tires were stolen from three GMC Sierra 1500s while the vehicles were parked at Jones Buick GMC in the 1200 block of Broad Street between Sunday night and
Monday morning. Jones Buick GMC General Sales Manager Billy Geddings said the trucks were parked on the side lot along Alice Drive. The suspects gained entry by cutting the locks on the gate at the back of the dealership, he said. He said it has been about six years since anything like Sunday’s incident happened at the dealership. Geddings said the dealership ordered new tires for the vehicles and had them installed on Tuesday. He said he also ordered locking wheel nuts to prevent
similar thefts in the future. On Sunday, Sumter police officers responded to a break in at Gold and Diamonds, 1121 Broad St., after 11 a.m. According to a statement from the police department, when employees opened the story they discovered that an undetermined amount of jewelry and a handgun were taken from the business. Suspects entered the business by forcing in the back door, according to the department. County and city authorities are still investigating both incidents.
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Christ Community Church opened the doors to its permanent location at 320 Loring Mill Road on Dec. 4.
Christ Community Church opens permanent home, builds on 15-year legacy of service BY KASEY MEREDITH intern@theitem.com Christ Community Church members moved from a portable to a permanent church at 320 Loring Mill Road on Dec. 4. Members shed tears of joy as the doors opened after 15 years of holding services in everything from a snack room at the YMCA to an auditorium in Patriot Hall. The Rev. Mark Yoder said the building adds another tool in the church’s toolbox to reach the Sumter community. “We’re not done by any stretch,” Yoder said.
The church attendance average swelled to 350 adults and 100 children on Sundays since the church building opened to the congregation, which represents a 30 percent increase, he said. YODER Yoder said the church feels blessed because the worship team used to begin setting up as early as 6 a.m. “It’s just good to be able to put that energy somewhere else,” Yoder said.
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Obama commutes life sentence of Manning man A Manning man’s life sentence in a federal prison was commuted on Tuesday by President Obama, as one of 209 felons nationwide whose sentences were commuted. Robert James Pearson White, 29, was sentenced to life in prison in 2012, without the possibility of parole, after being convicted of conspir-
Parishioners applauded every time Yoder reported progress on the building, since they bought the property seven years ago. “God has been incredibly faithful to us as a church body, by bringing some incredible people that have a lot of gifts and skills,” Yoder said. “God has just been incredibly generous to us.” The church bought the land with a vision of serving the community, including the “faithless,” he said. “There are quite a few people who have come to our church simply because
acy to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, by a U.S. District Judge in Columbia. White was convicted of distribution of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, conspiracy to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, conspiracy to distribute 280 grams or more of crack cocaine and conspiracy to distribute marijuana, according to a file article in The Sumter Item. White also had multiple prior felony drug convictions, which led to the life sentence, according to the article, citing the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
they’ve been driving by and saw the building go up,” Yoder said. The building allows the church to hold midweek services and group sessions. The church seats 550 people. The church plans to add an outdoor amphitheater surrounded by a grove of trees behind the central building. With a church motto of “Christ is my heart, community is my calling and church is his heart,” Yoder said now with the building complete, the church focus shifts to community and missionary service.
The case was prosecuted by U.S. Attorney’s Office. White was arrested in Sumter after an investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement officers.
CORRECTION An article in Wednesday’s edition of The Sumter Item incorrectly identified Sumter Fire Chief Karl Ford.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Sumter School Board’s Finance Committee will hold a meeting at 11:30 a.m. today at the district office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road. According to its agenda, the committee, which includes some board members and various private business leaders from the community, will receive updates from Superintendent Frank Baker and the board of trustees on the various recommendations approved by the board last week to preserve $6.8 million in cash this fiscal year. The recommendations, made by Baker and vetted by outside financial consultant Scott Allan, included immediately cutting 47 jobs, freezing budget line items and stopping non-teaching stipends, among other measures. The cash-preservation efforts were made so the district’s other bills could be paid and the district could end this fiscal year with as close to a balanced budget as possible, according to school board attorney William “Bick” Halligan. The committee will also go into executive session to discuss district personnel issues and contractual arrangements and receive legal advice, all relating to the 2015-16 audit report.
COACHES FROM PAGE A1 paychecks. That’s what’s frustrating from my point of view.” School board members have said they first learned of a $6.2 million budget deficit from the end of last fiscal year, June 30, 2016, when the audit report was released in December. The average stipend supplement in the district for an assistant coach of a major high school sport — such as football, basketball or baseball — is in the range of $3,000 to $5,000, depending on experience and years in education, according to the two coaches who spoke. The district spreads all coaches’ stipend pay throughout the school year, not just in-season for their respective sports. One coach said it was frustrating to him that the board of trustees had the coaches at the top of the list for the budget cuts. “We affect kids every day with what we do, sometimes more than a teacher might,” he said. Both coaches said all coaches throughout the district were initially
“shocked” last week when administration informed them of the stopped stipends for the remainder of the fiscal year. At the time, administration did tell coaches if they wanted to quit coaching now, they could because they would not get paid a supplement for the remainder of the school year. The initial reaction from many coaches was they would quit, according to the two BAKER coaches who spoke to The Sumter Item, but many probably reconsidered during the weekend. The second coach who spoke said many coaches are probably scared if they do stop coaching, they wouldn’t get their job back next school year, and it would be hard to make a lateral move to another district. “If you’re an offensive coordinator, you don’t want to give up a job like that,” he said. “It’s hard to find another job like that, and it’s expensive to move.” Many assistant coaches for some sports do not also serve as teachers or district personnel but have anoth-
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n Matthew 5:14-16, we can read these words: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Over the last few weeks, we have talked about letting our light Family by lovEncouragement shine ing, investing RICHARD and giving to HOLMES others. Today as we consider letting our lights shine, I want us to consider the importance of honoring others. Have you ever misjudged someone by their looks or because of what someone else said about them? When I was a junior in high school, I misjudged a new kid
in our town because he had long hair and my best friend since fourth grade had started hanging out with him. However, over time, I learned the new guy in town was pretty awesome. In fact, he became one of my best friends and was influential in me dedicating my life to serving God. I share this story because I learned a valuable lesson early in life about the importance of honoring a person because of who they are. In Romans 12:10, the Bible says, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” In order for our light to shine in our homes, we should honor our spouses and children above ourselves, which means putting their needs above our own. As adult children, we should also continue to honor our parents through acts of kindness, words of affirmation and spending time with them. Be a light in your families by honoring others above yourselves.
CHURCH NEWS Bethel AME Church, 219 E. Calhoun St., announces: * Sunday — Family and friends day at 3 p.m. Dr. James Cooper, presiding elder of the Sumter district, will speak. Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Friday, Jan. 27 — Midnight Cry will perform in concert at 6 p.m. A love offering will be received. Faith Missionary Baptist Church No. 1, 115 Laurel St., announces:
In our communities, we honor others above ourselves by honoring our differences. We should love and accept our neighbors for who they are. We should develop ways to work together to build stronger communities. May we all be challenged to let our lights shine by honoring others above ourselves in our communities. Next week, we will focus on shining our lights by talking positive. Family Encouragement Corner is a weekly inspirational thought from Richard Holmes. Holmes serves as a chaplain at Shaw Air Force Base. The opinions expressed in this article do not express the views of Shaw Air Force Base or the United States Air Force. For more information regarding Family Encouragement Corner or to offer your suggestions or comments, please feel free to email familyencouragement2016@gmail.com.
ebration of Pastor Hill will be held at 11:30 a.m. * Sunday — Youth Sunday service during 11:30 a.m. worship. Prophet Jerome Myers, of House of Prayer of Miracles of Manning, will speak. The fourth Sunday fellowship will be held at 3:30 p.m. and Bishop E. Graham, pastor of Let’s Praise God Ministry of Timmonsville, will speak. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike East, announces: * Sunday — Consecration worship service will be held at 11:30 a.m. * Sunday, Jan. 29 — The 18th ministerial anniversary cel-
High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 5 — Holy communion will be observed after the 10:15 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Feb. 19 — The YWA anniversary will be celebrated during the 10:15 a.m. worship. * Sunday, Feb. 26 — Black history observance day and the male chorus anniversary celebration will be held during the 10:15 a.m. worship. Providence Christian Church, 1100 Dozier Mallett Road,
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er full-time job instead, he said, and may leave because their stipend is stopped. “If they are not getting paid the stipend, they are not getting paid at all because they aren’t teaching,” he said. “They are working another job and then coming over to coach. That’s going to affect a lot of people because every other profession is going to pay you to work.” Both coaches said the stipend cuts will affect the student athletes and shows a lack of loyalty to the coaches. “This hurts the trust issue with coaches for the district,” one coach said. “If you lose good coaches, it impacts the kids. You can’t just hire anybody to coach these kids. If you do, you are looking at some problems.” Another coach emailed The Sumter Item on condition of anonymity, expressing his disappointment with the stipend cuts, but added that he would continue to coach. “I am a district employee and coach who will be losing thousands of dollars due to loss of supplements,” he said. “I will be coaching for free because of the kids and the time and effort we have all put in.”
SUMTERITES FROM PAGE A1 Smith said this will be her first inauguration, but she has been to Washington, D.C., several times. She said she received her invitation as one of the nine South Carolina electors. “I represented the 5th (Congressional) District,” she said. “As electors, we each were given two tickets to the inauguration, and we were fortunate enough to purchase two tickets to the South Carolina Ball at the Smithsonian in the Portrait Gallery.” She said she and her husband are driving to Washington. “Leaving early, early, early Thursday morning,” Smith said. The couple also has invitations to a joint reception hosted by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and the Bulgarian delegation on Thursday afternoon.
Manning, announces: * Sunday, Feb. 5 — Family and friends day at 3 p.m. The Rev. Carnell Witherspoon will speak. St. James United Methodist Church, 720 Broad St., announces: * Wednesday, Feb. 1 — A contemporary worship service will be held at 7 p.m. The Rev. Abraham Temoney Jr. will speak. St. John Baptist Church, 3944 Brewer Road, Manning, announces: * Sunday — The 92nd anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Pastor Lucretia Pugh, of Hickory
“I am very excited to have this opportunity to go,” Smith said. “I think it is an honor and a privilege, really.” She said she would encourage more people to participate in the process, even if they didn’t vote for Trump. “He’s going to be our president come Friday, and we should all pray for his success and for him to be a good president,” she said. Weather forecasts for Friday in Washington call for mid- to upper 40s and rain. Smith said that is a little warmer than normal, but rain isn’t uncommon for presidential inaugurations. “I have an umbrella,” Smith said. “If they let me take it in.” “Some (inaugurations) have been brutally cold,” Eric Burnette said. “I can handle a little rain.”
Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Manning, will speak. Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Granby Lane, Summerton, announces: * Saturday, Jan. 28 — The 2017 Winter Solo Fest, presented by the Pastor’s Aide ministry, will be held at 5 p.m. featuring some of Clarendon’s best singers. Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad St. Ext., announces: * Today-Friday — 2017 Prophetic Encounter at 7 nightly. Speakers as follows: today, Prophet Albert Mcleod; and Friday, Apostle Michael Washington.
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cently experienced or the fact that people don’t really communicate anymore, you don’t have to talk politics. It’s not that I don’t think meaningful, considerate conversations about the state of our Faith Matters political world are unimportJAMIE H. ant; I just WILSON don’t think they are as important as the legacy of providence given to us by our all-powerful God. That is the legacy that incites an internal peace, because regardless of the consequences of our current politi-
resident Obama will conclude his eightyear term as our country’s president on Friday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of these United States of America. It’s been a contentious transition per leading news sources, many of which are forecasting Trump’s legacy as he assumes the helm of the presidency as well as trying to package the legacy Obama leaves behind. My circle of friends and regular acquaintances fall all over the political spectrum, which means I’ve been privy to advocates of both men, and recently the conversation has fallen to legacy: the one our current president will leave in his wake and what our president-elect will carve out. You have likely known firsthand that these conversations can be frustrating, having endured family gettogethers in the last few months. It’s for this reason I’ve developed conversational distractions that have helped me avoid tense interactions with people of extreme and unyielding political leanings. If you mention the crazy weather South Carolina has re-
cal policies or those policies to be implemented in the coming months, my future is secure in my Heavenly Father (Psalm 16:5). It doesn’t mean that I, as a believer, can recuse myself from being an active contributor to the political world, but my interaction must be steeped in Scripture and guided by my prayer life. Christians are called to be in the world and not of it (John 17:16), but when it comes to the fear and trepidation of the political realm, I find actions of believers often no different than that of those who do not profess faith. They are scared and frustrated, fearing that their current ways of life will be taken from them. I find it most disappointing that, in these conversations
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with some believers, most end the conversation without mention of God’s providence. To study the whole of Scripture and to believe in it is to recognize that God has never abandoned his people. Even the worst had a shot at redemption, and even when they choose to consistently disobey, he granted grace, even if it was to a small remnant. The legacy of the Christian faith is one of providence, and Scripture tells us that it will continue to be. Uncertainly about our future will continue to be a source of fear for the believer who can’t see the legacy of God’s love. I hope you find yourself relying on the latter. Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmattersumter@gmail.com.
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Salem Missionary Baptist Church The Catholic Community of 320 West Fulton Street Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 803-775-8054 www.stjudesumtersc.org Reverend Dr. Cartrell, Jr. Pasto Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Sun. School 9:00 am Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Praise Worship 9:55 am Saturday: 6:00 pm Worship 10:00 am Sun. 9:15 - 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm (in Spanish) Confession: Sat. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm
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Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 David W. Day, Pastor Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Contemporary Service 11:15 am Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.yourbethel.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am trinityumcsumter.org
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Sumter Bible Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm
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A ‘Southern Gentleman’ Manning remembers beloved former mayor William Burgess “Will” Harvin, 92, former mayor of Manning, who was also a state tennis champion, a longtime member of Manning Rotary Club and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, died on Jan. 12 in Manning. Harvin, husband of Patricia Mack Pinkerton Harvin, was remembered as a “Southern Gentleman,” by those who knew him well.
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“Will Harvin was a person of outstanding character and ability and one of Manning’s finest citizens,” said State Sen. (Ret.) John C. Land III. “He served with the greatest distinction as our mayor and made a significant contribution to the citizens. He was a role model for everyone.” State Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, D-Manning, said Harvin was a valued member of the community. “I admired his leadership and know that he’s now in a better place,” Johnson said. Clarendon County Council Chair-
man Dwight Stewart said Harvin was a “fixture in the community for many decades.” “He was an outstanding leader,” Stewart said. “He was an ambassador for the City of Manning and Clarendon County and an excellent role model. He had a ‘can do’ attitude and was a very positive person.” Manning Mayor Julia A. Nelson said Harvin was well-respected in the community. “The City of Manning mourns the
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Quilters at Summerton Senior Center are seen on Tuesday in front of the quilts they created. From left are Deloris Moore, center director; Eloise White; Geneva Bell; Edith Mickens; Annie L. Bennett; and Buelah Brunson. Not pictured are Evelyn Dyson, Emma J. Lane, Virginia Richburg, Margaret Richburg and Betty Howard.
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abric, a needle and thread. Those are some of the main items 10 local women use several times a week to create beautiful quilts at Summerton Senior Center. The women will display the fruits of their labor to the community during February at Lake Marion Artisans Gallery, 108 Main St., Summerton. This is the fourth year the gallery has offered to display the work of the quilters, with 100 percent of the money from each quilt sold going back to the women, said Judy
Latham, secretary of the group. The gallery has also recently received nonprofit status and plans to offer more community service activities, she said. “We wanted the community to see the work of these talented ladies as well as learn about each individual quilt,” Latham said. Quilting is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material, usually to create a quilt or quilted garment. Manning resident Buelah Brunson has been quilting for 17 years with the Summerton Senior Quilters, a group of local ladies who meet a few
times a week to make the quilts. Each woman works on a quilt, which varies in size and design, by herself or in pairs, she said. With the larger quilts, the women may quilt small pieces individually and then sew them all together to create the final product. The quilts vary from historical images to colorful patterns, but each one has the personal touch of the woman creating it, Brunson said. The Summerton Seniors Quilters produce about three quilts a week at the center. “I love making the quilts,” Brunson said. “I look forward to
coming to the center. It’s almost like coming to a job, except for the fact that we all love what we do here.” The Lake Marion Artisans will host a reception for the quilters at the gallery from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Hours of operation for the gallery are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (803) 460-2071, or email lakemarionartisans@gmail.com. The gallery is seeking new members and accepting donations. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 541, Summerton, SC 29148.
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hat about the yellow and green fruit — do we zest it or juice it? Let’s take a look at what this fruit is all about. It seems likely that both lemons and limes were popularized in Europe at the time of the Crusades, and Columbus may have brought the seeds of both fruits to the New World on one of his voyages. These citrus fruits, including lemons and limes, were established in what is now Florida by the 16th century. It’s said that in the 18th century, the British Navy ordered ships going on long journeys to carry limes for their crews. At that time, limes were used to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, even though it was not understood exactly how the fruit prevented scurvy. During the California Gold Rush, scurvy was so rampant and fresh produce so scarce that miners were will-
ing to pay a dollar for a lemon (to put this into perspective that would be a $20 lemon today). But it wasn’t until Nancy vitamin C was discovHarrison ered in 1932 RETIRED that scienCLEMSON tists underEXTENSION stood that it AGENT was this vitamin, not the fresh fruit itself that protected against the disease. Now, let’s look at the nutritional profile of this fruit. These tart, flavorful fruits contain some potassium and are high in vitamin C. Just 2 tablespoons of lemon juice provide a little more than 15 percent of the RDA. Lime juice contains less vitamin C than lemon juice, with 2 tablespoons providing just 10 percent of the RDA. Along with
supplying substantial amounts of vitamin C, the health benefits of these fruits also rest in their fiber and phytochemicals. The peels of lemons and limes are rich in limonene phytochemicals, which seep into the juice and may confer anticancer benefits, possibly by blocking abnormal cell growth and detoxifying cancer promoters. As you shop the market, there are two basic types of lemons and limes — acidic and sweet — but only acidic types are grown commercially. The sweet types are grown by home gardeners as ornamental fruits. Although there are some specialty lemons and limes that are identified in the market place (for example, key limes or Meyer lemons), the rest of the lemons and limes sold do not specify variety — even though there are some varietal differences in size, shape, and thickness of peel, though
not in flavor. Types of lemons and limes are: Kaffir lime have very little juice and are bitter. They are used in Thai cooking. Key limes are best known as an ingredient in key lime pie and have a higher acid content. Lemons — the most common everyday lemons are either Eureka or Lisbons, though the market doesn’t normally label their lemons as anything but “lemons.” Eureka lemons are distinguished by a short neck at the stem end; Lisbons have no distinct neck, but the blossom end tapers to a pointed nipple. Eurekas may have a few seeds and Lisbons are commonly seedless, with smoother skin. Limequats are a cross between limes and kumquats. They are small, round and yellowish with an acidic lime flavor. Meyer lemons are a cross between a lemon and either an orange or a mandarin.
Rangpur limes are tart, acidic and very juicy fruits resemble oranges or tangerines (their flesh is decidedly orange). They are a cross probably between a lemon and a mandarin orange. Tahiti limes are the most common limes in the supermarket and come in two similar varieties: Persian limes and Bearss. Both of these limes are greenish-yellow when fully mature, but are sold at their earlier deepgreen stage for better flavor. Recipes often call for lemon or lime zest — the flavorful colored part of the peel. To have lemon or lime zest on hand, save the shells after squeezing fresh lemon juice, then wrap and freeze the shells. Grate zest as you need it from the frozen shells. A large lemon will yield about 3 to 4 tablespoons of juice and 2 to 3 teaspoons of zest; a large lime will provide 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice and 1 to 2 teaspoons of zest.
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County gets clean audit BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Auditors presented Clarendon County Council with a clean audit for the 2016 fiscal year during Tuesday’s meeting at council chambers. “There were no material weaknesses to report,� said Lori B. Salley, a partner with McGregor & Co., LLP, an auditing firm from Columbia that conducted the audit. The county ended the year with a governmental fund balance of $14.6 million, an increase of $400,000 from the previous year, according to the audit report. The governmental fund balance includes the general fund, special revenue funds, debt service funds, capital project funds and permanent funds. The general fund was balanced at $2.4 million, reflecting a $1.2 million decrease from the 2015 fiscal year, according to the report. Clarendon County Chief Finan-
Scooter is a 10-month-old male brown bobtailed tabby with medium hair who is current on his shots, has been neutered and tested negative for feline leukemia and AIDS. He gets along well with other cats and is very playful. Stop by to see Missy, Scooter and their friends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301), which has numerous pets available for adoption. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol.webs.com and www.ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com.
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MAYOR FROM PAGE A6 loss of a great public servant,� Nelson said. “His public service did not begin or end with his term as mayor. He served his country first, then returned home to serve his community and mankind. He was known as a gentleman and a man with strong convictions and integrity. As the current mayor, I can only imagine the challenges he faced while holding this office. We are grateful for his leadership and service.� Harvin was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Manning for many years, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and elder. The fellowship hall of the church is named in his honor. The Rev. William J. Holmes Jr., retired pastor of Presbyterian Church at Manning, said in his 40 years of ministry, he had “never had a more loyal servant of God’s church.� “Will Harvin was a devout man of God and unashamedly shared his faith,� Holmes said. “He was a Sunday school teacher of our youth for many, many years and shared his faith and biblical knowledge to numerous young people. Our daughter, Ashley, said it best: ‘My life is so much richer because of
the life of Will Harvin. His love will forever live on in all who knew and loved this gentle soul.’� Harvin was a member of Manning Rotary Club for more than 50 years. “We were seatmates at Rotary for about 30 years. He was an honest businessman and a talented athlete,� said Billy Coffey, an attorney in Manning. “He was always very upbeat and liked by everyone.� Born on June 16, 1924, in Manning, Harvin graduated from Manning High School in 1941. Half a year later, Pearl Harbor was attacked, on Dec. 7, 1941, and Harvin volunteered for the U.S. Navy. During World War II, he served aboard the USS Oberrender, which was sunk by a Japanese kamikaze pilot. Harvin survived the attack, unharmed. After returning to the United States, he attended the University of South Carolina, where he starred on the university’s football team and also played baseball. He returned to Manning in the 1950s, started a family and founded Harvin Oil Co. Harvin served as mayor of Manning from 1966 to 1970.
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‘He had a great ability to lead people and did whatever he could for our city.’ FORMER MANNING CITY COUNCILMAN JIMMY HAM Remembering former Manning mayor Will Harvin It was during Harvin’s tenure that the mayor’s term was changed from two to four years. In a file article in The Sumter Item, Harvin said one of his council’s major accomplishments included creating a budget. The city didn’t have a budget before his term and he asked council members to visit other small towns to see how their budgets operated, he said in the article. During his term, Harvin’s council also created the Head Start Program in Clarendon County, a free, comprehensive child development and services program for low income preschool children. Jimmy Ham, who served on city council from 1970 to 2000, described him as a level-headed leader who was thought of highly by everyone. “He had a great ability to lead people and did whatever he could for our city,� Ham said. Harvin was a Rotarian for 67 years, where he served as
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“He was as honest as the day is the day long,� McFaddin said. “I would say his honesty, his love for the Lord and his care for other people were some of his best qualities. He had a genuine care for his fellow man.� He was inducted into the first class of the Clarendon County Athletic Hall of Fame and was named a Goodwill Ambassador for the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce. Harvin was an avid tennis player and coach and the city courts are named in his honor. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 55 years, Jean Lumpkin Harvin. He leaves behind his wife, Patricia Mack Pinkerton Harvin, a sister, Cecilia Harvin Eadon of Manning, four children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. — Konstantin Vengerowsky
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Chip becomes a railroad hobo as ‘Baskets’ returns BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “This Is Spinal Tap” taught us that there is “a fine line between stupid and clever.” The delicious comedy “Baskets” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA) uses that very line in its high-wire act, dazzling us as it wobbles between the pretentious and the ridiculous. This Zach Galifianakis comedy doubles down on both concepts. His character, Chip, invested his dreams and meager savings in studying to be a French clown in Paris, only to be exploited by a scheming wife and sent home to humble Bakersfield where he faces humiliation as a rodeo clown. Season two sees Chip leaving town and vagabonding as a railroad hobo. This journey allows “Baskets” to play with slapstick sketches that echo the silent comedies of Buster Keaton. Chip’s efforts to evade railroad police, hop freight trains and even eat from a can of noodles without benefit of an opener, all unfold with wordless poignancy milked for maximum absurdity. From there, Chip finds himself in a squatter camp and we’re suddenly transported from “The Perils of Pauline” to “Portlandia,” as a suburban clown everyman has to try to figure out the feelings and pecking order among a troupe (or is it a cult?) of unwashed slackers.
And just as we get used to that setting, Chip’s clown school training helps the hobos become more entertaining panhandlers, all before returning to scarier scenarios involving these sketchy strangers. Much like “Louie,” from “Baskets” producer Louis C.K., this series is never afraid to let the cinematography get visually “arty,” betraying a bedrock of sophistication beneath its goofy surface, a tale of a clown without a clue. Louie Anderson returns to his Emmy-winning role as Chip’s obese, salt-of-theearth mom, Christine. And Martha Kelly portrays the deliriously glum Martha, loyal to a fault to Chip even while being pursued by Chip’s twin brother Dale (Galifianakis). The local gogetter’s bus ads and TV commercials for his self-help seminars offer a daily, public reminder of Chip’s failure. No wonder he followed the call of the freight train. • NBC comedy “The Good Place” (8:30 p.m., TV-14) ends its short 13-episode season with an hour-long helping. • Two specials reflect on tomorrow’s inauguration and the beginning of a new era. “20/20” (10 p.m., ABC) puts the emphasis on the personal with “America’s First Family: The Trumps Go to Washington.” Over on CNBC, it’s all busi-
ness. “Trump: The Billionaire President” (10:30 p.m.) examines his enterprises, from real estate to universities; discusses his colleagues and Cabinet choices, and catalogs his properties and possessions.
TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • A race to secure ingredients on “Hell’s Kitchen” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Grim pronouncements on “Chicago Med” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • Hints of pasta sabotage on “My Kitchen Rules” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Zach makes Rayna a startling offer on “Nashville” (9 p.m., CMT, TV-PG). • LED lights illuminate “Project Runway Junior” (9 p.m., Lifetime, TV-PG). • Surgery to save a singer’s voice uncovers darker truths on “Pure Genius” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).
• Liz has much to prove on “The Blacklist” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • Will asks a favor from an old friend on “Colony” (10 p.m., USA, TV-14). • Fred joins the entrepreneurial class on “Portlandia” (10 p.m., IFC, TV-14).
CULT CHOICE Alan Rickman, who died just over a year ago on Jan. 14, 2016, had a blast playing a bitter Shakespearean actor reduced to TV catchphrases in the delightfully on-target 1999 comedy “Galaxy Quest” (9 p.m., Starz), starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub and Sam Rockwell.
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LATE NIGHT Cristela Alonzo appears on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Jim Parsons, Ben McKenzie, Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer and Leah Shapiro visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Chris Hardwick, Nina Dobrev and Fitz and the Tantrums appear on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS). Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate
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strengthen America’s alliances, particularly in light of Trump’s view that NATO is “obsolete.” “We need to be reassuring our allies, not threatening to abandon them,” Cardin told Haley. Last December, Israel and its supporters lashed out at Obama for his decision to abstain and allow the U.N. Security Council to approve the resolution, which called the Israeli settlements “a flagrant viola-
accomplished by this disproportionate contribution. Are we getting what we pay for?” But she said she would not endorse a “slash and burn” strategy when it comes to determining where to spend money. Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland, the committee’s top Democrat, said that despite the U.N. shortcomings, “it is almost impossible to imagine a world without the U.N.” He emphasized the need to
mistake” that makes a peace agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians harder to achieve. Haley also said the U.N. has a “long history of anti-Israel bias,” and that during the most recent U.N. General Assembly session, the international body adopted 20 resolutions against Israel “and only six targeting the rest of the world’s countries combined.” Haley acknowledged that she is new to international diplomacy. But she said while the U.N. has had many successes, citing health and food programs that have saved millions of lives, “any honest assessment also finds an institution that is often at odds with American national interests and American taxpayers.” The United States contributes 22 percent of the organization’s budget, and Haley questioned whether such a sizeable investment is worthwhile. “We are a generous nation,” Haley said. “But we must ask ourselves what good is being
against Russia unless it changes its behavior. But she acknowledged there are areas, such as counterterrorism, where the two countries can cooperate. “The problem is there are no boundaries with Russia,” said Haley, who added that the U.S. needs to let Moscow know “we are not OK” with its annexation of Crimea and incursion in Ukraine. During the hearing, Haley assailed the Obama administration for failing to block a U.N. Security Council resolution that condemned Israel’s settlements in east Jerusalem and the West Bank. She pledged to reject future measures that she said unfairly targeted the Jewish state, if the Senate confirms her nomination. Haley said she won’t go to U.N. headquarters in New York and “abstain when the U.N. seeks to create an international environment that encourages boycotts of Israel.” She told the committee the U.N. resolution was “a terrible
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ASHINGTON — A recent tweet from @realDonaldTrump: John Lewis is an American hero. I look forward to working with him in the years to come.” That, my friends, is what’s known as “fake news.” It didn’t happen. I made it up. Here’s real news: Just days before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Kathleen Trump got into a verbal Parker battle with Georgia Rep. John Lewis, one of America’s greatest living heroes and an icon of the civil rights movement. As all surely know by now, Lewis said that Trump isn’t a legitimate president, to which Trump retorted that Lewis is: “all talk, talk, talk — no action.” Now, now, gentlemen, isn’t one of you about to become president of the United States? By all means, Irony, take a bow. How rich that Trump would be so offended by a charge of illegitimacy when he spent years trying to prove the same about Barack Obama’s presidency. But Trump doesn’t take an insult lying down, you know; when someone fires at him, he fires right back. This impulsiveness, once perhaps a quirky habit, can have less amusing consequences in a president whose tweets can upset global relations, or worse. Domestically, it’s no picnic, either. Lewis explained that his position was based in part on alleged Russian interference with the election. As for all talk and no action, does Trump even know who John Lewis is? The man was bludgeoned bloody by police and hospitalized for peaceably crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge during 1965’s historic civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery. Obviously, Trump was referring to Lewis’ more recent record, but this is hardly the time to start a war with a hero — not that this is his first time. Trump also criticized Sen. John McCain in 2015, saying he was only a hero because he was captured. Nice touch, Mr. Commander in Chief. More to the point, his takedown of Lewis is such a waste of time and a squandering of human resources that he may need someday. What profit could there possibly be in firing back at someone so admired by so many, especially within the African-American community? By punching back, Trump stoked an opposition movement among congressional Democrats.
Meanwhile, his meeting Monday with Martin Luther King III on the namesake day celebrating his father’s life seemed like a one-upman’s stunt contrived to show his bona fides among AfricanAmericans. Trump essentially was saying that he didn’t need Martin Luther King Jr.’s wingman when he has King’s son in his pocket. No offense to King III, but there was only one King who led the civil rights movement — and John Lewis was by his side when it counted. As Inauguration Day looms, one wishes that Trump’s vow “to be so presidential” would start early. Why wait? If a president’s role is in part to unify the country, he can’t start soon enough. Imagine if Trump had taken the high road in this instance. He could have not remarked at all, which would have been refreshing. Or, as suggested in the fake news item above, he could have commended Lewis’ record and expressed hope that he’d soon change his mind. Trump would have seemed a beacon of wisdom, self-restraint and generosity. And Lewis, who insists he has a moral obligation to stand against Trump’s history of racist and misogynistic speech and behavior, would have been seen as querulous (Lewis also boycotted George W. Bush’s first inauguration), while being dispatched without dishonor. Instead, Trump’s unnecessary engagement of Lewis has pitted Democrats against Republicans: Do you stand with Trump or Lewis? That’s a helluva choice. More than 50 Democratic representatives have sided with Lewis and plan to join him in boycotting the swearing-in ceremony and the peaceful transition of power, in effect joining hundreds of thousands of protesters for what promises to be an animated weekend. This isn’t to suggest that Lewis is necessarily right with the course he has chosen. People will have to decide for themselves if his moral objection to Trump is justified or whether boycotting the inauguration is disrespectful of the office of the presidency. (“Both” is a valid option.) But there’s only one person who can bring this episode to a gracious close. In my fantasy, Trump issues a statement — 140 Twitter characters, if he must. It would read as follows: “With this, my last tweet until I leave the presidency, I invite Lewis to the Oval Office to find mutual ground in aiding all Americans.” It’s the big-league thing to do. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2017, Washington Post Writers Group
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SCHOOL DISTRICT CAN’T AFFORD A $1K-A-DAY CONSULTANT This morning, Jan. 11, 2017, I read the front page of The Sumter Item and was appalled at the article on the $1ka-day to pay for a consultant. The school board needs to find an accountant in our own city that can be on the school board and take care of its finances. Paying that kind of money when the budget is in such a huge amount of deficit is deplorable. Does this man work eight hours a
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Gullah legacy solidified
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resident Obama recently used the 1906 Antiquities Act to protect five new national monuments, bringing his incredible conservation legacy to 34 monuments designated or expanded since he came to office. One of these, the Reconstruction Era National Monument in Beaufort County, South Carolina, is particularly significant to the spiritual and land rights story of the Gullah/ Geechee Nation as well as to the ongoing battle for freedom and full recognition of the contributions of people of African descent to America. The new monument protects the Brick Baptist Church and Darrah Hall, which are both in the Penn Center National Landmark Historic District on St. Helena Island, as well as the site of the former Penn School. One of the country’s first schools for emancipated black folk, it is also the site of the Emancipation Oak at Camp Saxton in Port Royal. Penn Center today is a major repository for the thriving Gullah/ Geechee culture. When the journey toward this national monument began a decade and a half ago, there was major opposition by the descendants of the Confederacy. But when Congressman James Clyburn and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis hosted a public meeting at the Brick Church on St. Helena Island in December 2016, every person that spoke up was in favor of the Reconstruction Era National Monument. Every face from which a voice emitted reflected the full spectrum of “diversity,” since there was a wide array of Gullah/Geechee, Anglos and Americans of
day each day until spring to receive such a check? Where is this money coming from? More deficit! If Sumter School Board cannot figure its own budget, we are in a bad way. Each item of the budget can be assessed and find out where the problem lies, janitorial, salaries, etc. An experienced accountant (bookkeeper) can do this for a lot less money. Wake up, Sumter, and see where our money is going. Also, how long are the terms of the school board? BRYAN RIDDLE Sumter
color, male and female, and no doubt folks from a varying array of political parties and Queen positions. I Quet am sure that Brick Church has not seen such a mixture of people fill this building to the rafters since the Civil War era. As I sat there witnessing the historic moment, I thought about how the discussion was ready to ignite what a documentary I consulted for used as a subtitle: “The Second Civil War.” But even if some of the parties in the room were looking at recognizing this controversial era as another way to bring in tourism dollars versus an opportunity to finally tell the entire story, it was a blessing that there will now be a platform from which this story will be revisited. This time it will include what Gullah/ Geechees did during that era and how we still dey ya pun de land wha bin paat ob disya! President Obama and all those who supported this effort have ensured that the national parks and monuments reflected in our national public lands system will be diverse and relevant to people from all walks of life — including those of a rural Sea Island. Clearly, the telling of America’s full story is not yet completed and the important work of protecting it must not end with President Obama’s term. That is why I celebrate the new memorandum that the president signed Jan. 12, directing federal land management agencies to continue critical steps to honor and engage all Americans
TRUMP AND SESSIONS WILL RESTORE LAW AND ORDER TO AMERICA I am furious! Today I watched the Senate hearings on the confirmation of Sen. Sessions for attorney general. Testifying against Sen. Sessions were Cory Booker and John Lewis, and they were playing the race card as hard as they could. It appears that Cory Booker is trying to set himself up as the next Barack Obama. We are just finishing up the eight years which featured performances by Barack Obama and Eric Holder, and together they have set race relations back at least 30 years.
in our public lands system. We must ensure that the gains we have made toward an equitable system of public lands will be sustained under President Trump and all future administrations. I encourage our new president to visit our new National Monument and join the Gullah/Geechee Nation and all of St. Helena Island in celebrating our heritage. Each of us is defined in part by those who came before us. As we often say in the Gullah/Geechee Nation, “Ef hunnuh ain know whey hunnuh frum, hunnuh ain gwine know whey hunnuh gwine” Essentially, to know ourselves we must know from where and whom we came. The Reconstruction Era National Monument ensures that privilege for future generations of Gullah/Geechee — and all people. I reflected on this as I walked out of the Brick Church that December day, and down the dirt road toward home as I have done countless times in my life. I felt like I was walking alongside many of those whom we still honor: Harriet Tubman, Charlotte Forten, Suzie King Taylor, Martin Delaney and the 1st South Carolina Volunteers who left their tracks in the Sea Island soil of Beaufort County. I have been blessed to work with people that love history with all its pains and controversy, trials and triumphs. We have stood together to ensure that our entire story was told and our cries were heard inside the White House. Thank you, Mr. President! Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine is the elected Chieftess of the Gullah/ Geechee Nation. In 1999, she addressed the U.N. on human rights.
We need someone in the attorney general’s position that will enforce the laws of this country on an even-handed basis and will stand up for law enforcement and not denigrate it as Obama and Holder have done over the past eight years. I have written about this before. Where would we be without our brave citizens who risk their lives every day in trying to keep us safe? I am optimistic that President Trump and Attorney General Sessions will overhaul our justice system so again “law and order” will prevail in this country. WARREN C. FORDHAM Manning
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AROUND TOWN Meg at (803) 905-8095. The Sumter County Chapter of AARP will meet at 3 p.m. The Sumter County Education today at Sumter Senior SerAssociation — Retired will Sumter Chapter to meet today vices Center, 119 S. SumterAARP meet at noon on WednesSt. Doris Gleason, South Car- day, Jan. 25, at the North olina AARP outreach direcHOPE Center. Call Brenda tor, will speak. Open to anyFelder Bethune at (803) 469one 55 years or older. Call 6588. Johnny Jones at (803) 773The Ruach Bridal and Special 9681. Events Show will be held The General George L. Mabry, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jr. Chapter 817, Military Order Jan. 29, at 245 Oswego Highof the Purple Heart will meet way. Call (803) 775-5416 or at 6 p.m. today at the Sumvisit theruach.org. ter Combat Veterans Group McElveen Manor Assisted Livbuilding, 529 N. Wise Drive. ing and Memory Care CommuAll Purple Heart recipients nity will host an American Red and those interested in asCross blood drive from 10 sociation membership are a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, invited. Call (803) 773-0658. Jan. 30, in the conference The Lincoln High School Presroom of McElveen Manor, ervation Alumni Association 2065 McCrays Mill Road. will hold a dinner fundraiser Walk-ins are welcome or from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friyou may reserve a time slot day, Jan. 20, at the Lincoln by calling Danielle Welch at High School cafeteria, Coun(803) 651-0144. cil Street. Cost is $8 per perArea residents are invited to son and menu will consist participate in a three-day pubof fried fish or fried chicken, lic workshop and discussion red rice, lima beans, peach about the Shot Pouch Greencobbler, roll and a drink. way, a 3.5-mile trail stretchCall James L. Green at (803) ing from Dillon Park to Swan 968-4173. Lake. The public events are VFW Post 10813 will hold a scheduled to be held at the “Wine, Cheese, Music & more Swan Lake Visitors Center ...” event from 5 to 9 p.m. on as follows: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sunday, Jan. 22, at 610 ManJan. 31, Public Visioning Prening Ave. Call (803) 773-6700. sentation; 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, Property Edmunds High School Class of Owner Drop-In; and 6 p.m. 1967 will hold a meeting at 7 Thursday, Feb. 2, Final Public p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Workshop Presentation. For 729 Creekside Drive, to form more information about the committees for decorating, Shot Pouch Greenway, confood, set up, clean up, etc. tact Adams-Raczkowski at for the 50th reunion that is the Planning Department, 12 planned for April 21-22. If W. Liberty St., (803) 774-1639, you have not received a or email jadams-raczkows“save the date,” contact ki@sumter-sc.com. mplayer@gmail.com or call
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Today: Clouds and sun. Cooler; pleasant in southern parts. High 61 to 70. Friday: Clouds yielding to some sun with a shower in the area. High 68 to 77.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll be EUGENIA LAST inclined to take on too much. An honest assessment followed by a helpful suggestion will save you from getting in over your head. You will gain through listening and observation. Travel delays and red tape can be expected.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll learn a lot from those you choose to help. Sharing resources and perspectives will be the order of the day. Participate in events that allow you to use your skills and meet new people. Trust your instincts. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. You will be subject to scrutiny if you aren’t forthcoming about what you really want. Be true to yourself and follow your dream instead of investing in someone else’s gain. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional spending will be your downfall. You cannot buy love, but offering your time, help and understanding will encourage a better relationship with someone who is prone to taking advantage of you. Follow your instincts and you’ll come out on top. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on stabilizing your position or making the most of your chances to advance. Refuse to let an emotional matter at home stop you from being productive or accomplishing what’s expected of you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t underestimate your competition or someone will try to take advantage of you. The demands will only pile up further if you give in. Speak up if there is something you cannot or do not want to do. Offer alternative
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look for creative alternatives when it comes to entertainment or dealing with peers, children or an investment that can change your future. Impulsive action will be to your detriment. Bide your time and live within your means.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t share your personal secrets. Stick close to home and put your energy into personal gains and important relationships. Romance is highlighted along with physical alterations that make you look better and your surroundings more comfortable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Inch forward with a goal in mind, but don’t take on so much that you cannot complete your mission. Balance, integrity and sticking to what’s affordable will be your best ways to make progress. Someone you count on will disappoint you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Find new ways to use your knowledge, experience and skills to get ahead financially. Deal with institutions, agencies or whoever can offer you the information you require to raise your income and your status. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotional matters will escalate if money is involved. Avoid joint ventures or impulsive spending. Implement cost-saving changes to help cut your costs. A smart money maneuver will ease your stress. A settlement, gift or unexpected offer looks promising. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Money, legal, contractual and medical matters will be difficult to deal with if you let your emotions interfere. Separate your needs from what’s best for everyone involved, and make a concerted effort to be fair and do what’s right.
Dennis Selvig stumbled upon this old sled in storage recently and liked the contrast of it with his wife’s garden. Selvig comments, “We rarely get snow in Sumter, but if it comes and I can find a slope, I’ll be ready!”
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PREP FOOTBALL
Lakewood tabs Cornelius to lead program Georgia coach will be 5th in 9 years for Gators BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Larry Cornelius, who has been the head football coach at Mitchell County High School in Camilla, Georgia,
the past five seasons, will be the new head coach at Lakewood High School. Cornelius resigned his post at Mitchell County on Tuesday, according to a story by Tim Morse of the Albany Herald. His last day at Mitchell County will be on Friday and Cornelius told television station WALB in Albany that he will start at Lakewood on Monday. Cornelius became the head coach at Mitchell County in 2012, posting a 30-24 record.
He led the Eagles to a Region 1-A championship in 2014 and guided them to the state playCORNELIUS offs three of the past four seasons. Mitchell County’s best season under Cornelius came in the just completed season. The Eagles were 9-3 and won a first-round game in the Class A state playoffs before
losing in the second round. Mitchell County was 5-5 in ’12 before following it with a pair of 6-5 seasons. Mitchell County was 4-6 in ’15 before bouncing back with the 9-3 mark. Cornelius takes over for Brian Jackson, who resigned after two seasons at Lakewood. The Gators were 1-19 during Jackson’s tenure, going winless this season after posting a 1-9 mark in his first season. LHS is in the midst of a 13-game
losing streak. Mitchell County was an explosive offensive team last season, scoring 430 points for an average of 35.8 a contest. The Eagles rushed for 203 yards a game, while passing for 131. Cornelius will be Lakewood’s fifth head coach in the past nine seasons. Doc Lewis resigned in 2009 after four seasons, followed by Chris Collins for two years, Perry Parks for three seasons and Jackson for two.
USC MEN’S BASKETBALL
PREP BOWLING
Conference climbers
Swampcats look to defend 3A state title Gamecock Lanes host site for today’s tourney BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com
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South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell, left, dribbles against Florida guard Kasey Hill during the Gamecocks’ 57-53 victory over the Gators on Wednesday at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.
Thornwell’s big second half helps lift South Carolina past Florida 57-53, keeps Gamecocks unbeaten in SEC play BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Sindarius Thornwell waited to play a game like this his entire career. The South Carolina senior wasn’t going to let the opportunity pass him by. Thornwell scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half as the 24th-ranked Gamecocks’ defense smothered high-scoring No. 19 Florida much of the way for a 57-53 victory Wednesday night.
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Texas catcher Ivan Rodriguez, left, Houston slugger Jeff Bagwell and Montreal standout Tim Raines were all elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
The Gamecocks (15-3, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) opened the second half with a 14-2 run and held on down the stretch when the Gators (15-4, 5-1) drew within 54-53 on Chris Chiozza’s shot with 40.3 seconds to go. PJ Dozier drove for South Carolina’s final basket and Florida fumbled it out of bounds on its next possession. When it was over, Thornwell hugged his teammates after South Carolina’s third Top 25 win of the season.
“Before the game, I was saying these are the games you prepare for in your backyard growing up,” Thornwell said. Thornwell, who missed six games before SEC play with an athletic department suspension, has led the Gamecocks to five straight victories since his return — and the program’s best start in league play since the 1996-97 team opened 11-0. “What can you say about Sin,” Gamecocks coach Frank Martin said. “He’s a
winner.” Florida’s leading scorer, KeVaughn Allen, had one point while Kasey Hill scored all 11 of his in the opening half before fouling out. Canyon Barry led the Gators with 13 points. Florida went 0 of 17 from 3-point range, ending a streak of 850 consecutive games with a long-range basket that was the longest in the NCAA. The Gators
For the first time, Laurence Manning Academy’s boys held the home-lanes advantage in last year’s SCISA state bowling tournament held at Gamecock Lanes. The Swampcats turned that advantage into a 3A ATKINS championship -- the second title in school history. The tournament returns to Sumter today, and LMA is looking to not only defend its title, but possibly capture another one as well. For the first time, there will be three state titles awarded for boys, girls and a coed championship. Coed teams competed against boys teams in years past, but this year there will be a separate division for them. LMA will actually be competing in all three divisions. The format remains the same for all three -- after three games are bowled, the top four teams advance to the championship round. Scores are dropped, and after three more games, the total number of pins decide the champ. “We’re excited and it’s obviously pretty big for us,” Swampcats head coach Jay Atkins said. “We lost a couple seniors from the boys team, but I feel like we stand a good chance.” The ‘Cats bring back two players in Mark Lupori and Seth Stamps who bowled for the title last year. Lupori also wound up second overall in the individual state tournament. “Mark’s helped out a lot with the other guys on the team,” Atkins said. “Mark and both Dalton and Austin Kirby all bowl together on Saturday mornings at Gamecock Lanes. So they’ve
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SEE ‘CATS, PAGE B2
PRO BASEBALL
Rodriguez, Bagwell, Raines earn election to Hall of Fame BY RONALD BLUM The Associated Press NEW YORK — Bags and Rock and Pudge are heading to Cooperstown. After a vote that could prove to be a turning point how Steroids Era stars are viewed, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens could be joining them in the next few years. Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodri-
guez were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday, earning the honor as Trevor Hoffman and Vladimir Guerrero fell just short of the necessary 75 percent. Bonds and Clemens, their careers tainted by allegations of steroids use, were passed over for the fifth straight year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America but each received a majority
of votes for the first time. “They were just awesome,” Bagwell said. “Their demeanor, the way they went about their business, was just amazing, and I respect them.” On the ballot for the seventh time after falling 15 votes short last year, Bagwell appeared on 381
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
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Phoenix at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Dallas at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Washington at New York, 8 p.m. Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY’S GAMES
6 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship First Round from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). 12:30 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Development League D-League Showcase from Mississauga, Ontario – Fort Wayne vs. Windy City (ESPNU). 3 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Development League D-League Showcase from Mississauga, Ontario – Sioux Falls vs. Reno (ESPNU). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: CareerBuilder Challenge First Round from La Quinta, Calif. (GOLF). 5:30 p.m. – Figure Skating: U.S. Championships from Kansas City, Mo. – Pairs Short Competition (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Davidson at La Salle (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Maryland at Iowa (ESPN). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Connecticut at Southern Methodist (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Richmond at Dayton (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Wake Forest at North Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Mitsubishi Electric Championship First Round from Kona, Hawaii (GOLF). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Mississippi at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s and Women’s ThirdRound Matches from Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: North Carolina-Wilmington at College of Charleston (TIME WARNER 1250). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Washington at New York (TNT). 8 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Mississippi at South Carolina (Joined In Progress) (WNTK-FM 107.5). 8:30 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Development League D-League Showcase from Mississauga, Ontario – Oklahoma City vs. Santa Cruz (NBA TV). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Pepperdine at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Memphis at Houston (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Clemson at Louisville (ESPN, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: California at Oregon (ESPN2). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: North Carolina-Asheville at Winthrop (ESPNU). 9 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Texas A&M at Missouri (SEC NETWORK). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Abilene Christian at Nicholls State (TIME WARNER 1250). 9:30 p.m. – Figure Skating: U.S. Championships from Kansas City, Mo. – Ladies Short Program (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 p.m. – Professional Golf: Asian Tour Singapore Open Second Round from Singapore (GOLF). 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Minnesota at Los Angeles Clippers (TNT). 11 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s and Women’s ThirdRound Matches from Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). 11 p.m. – College Basketball: Gonzaga at Santa Clara (ESPNU). 11 p.m. – College Basketball: Arizona State at UCLA (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s and Women’s ThirdRound Matches from Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). 3 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Second Round from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (GOLF).
NBA STANDINGS The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION Toronto Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn SOUTHEAST DIVISION Atlanta Washington Charlotte Orlando Miami CENTRAL DIVISION Cleveland Indiana Milwaukee Chicago Detroit
W 28 26 18 13 8
L 13 15 24 26 33
Pct .683 .634 .429 .333 .195
GB — 2 10½ 14 20
W 24 21 20 17 12
L 17 19 21 26 30
Pct .585 .525 .488 .395 .286
GB — 2½ 4 8 12½
W 29 21 20 21 19
L 11 19 20 22 24
Pct .725 .525 .500 .488 .442
GB — 8 9 9½ 11½
WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W San Antonio 32 Houston 32 Memphis 25 New Orleans 16 Dallas 14 NORTHWEST DIVISION W Utah 27 Oklahoma City 25 Denver 17 Portland 18 Minnesota 14 PACIFIC DIVISION W Golden State 35 L.A. Clippers 29 Sacramento 16 Phoenix 13 L.A. Lakers 15
L 9 12 18 26 27
Pct .780 .727 .581 .381 .341
GB — 1½ 8 16½ 18
L 16 18 23 25 28
Pct .628 .581 .425 .419 .333
GB — 2 8½ 9 12½
L 6 14 24 28 31
Pct .854 .674 .400 .317 .326
GB — 7 18½ 22 22½
TUEDAY’S GAMES Miami 109, Houston 103 Toronto 119, Brooklyn 109 Dallas 99, Chicago 98 San Antonio 122, Minnesota 114 Denver 127, L.A. Lakers 121
PRO FOOTBALL
Super Bowl title last thing missing from Ryan’s resume
Milwaukee at Orlando, 7 p.m. Portland at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Toronto at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Chicago at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Golden State at Houston, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m. Utah at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Indiana at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press
NHL STANDINGS The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L
OT Pts GF
GA
Montreal Boston Ottawa Toronto Florida Tampa Bay Detroit Buffalo
6 5 4 8 8 5 6 9
113 117 111 123 127 135 127 124
45 47 42 42 46 46 44 44
27 23 23 21 20 21 19 17
12 19 15 13 18 20 19 18
60 51 50 50 48 47 44 43
138 117 111 132 108 126 112 104
METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L
OT Pts GF
GA
Columbus Washington Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers Philadelphia Carolina New Jersey N.Y. Islanders
4 6 5 1 6 7 9 8
96 94 131 123 148 121 132 128
43 44 43 45 46 44 46 42
30 29 27 28 22 21 19 17
9 9 11 16 18 16 18 17
64 64 59 57 50 49 47 42
145 138 153 158 132 122 105 120
WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L
OT Pts GF
GA
Minnesota Chicago St. Louis Nashville Dallas Winnipeg Colorado
5 5 5 7 8 4 1
96 120 135 115 144 145 143
43 47 45 44 46 47 42
28 28 23 20 19 20 13
10 14 17 17 19 23 28
61 61 51 47 46 44 27
141 132 128 119 126 129 86
PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L
OT Pts GF
GA
Anaheim Edmonton San Jose Calgary Los Angeles Vancouver Arizona
9 7 2 3 4 6 6
117 122 102 127 110 130 137
47 46 44 47 44 46 43
25 24 26 24 22 21 13
13 15 16 20 18 19 24
59 55 54 51 48 48 32
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125 131 117 124 111 112 91
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.
TUESDAY’S GAMES
CColumbus 4, Carolina 1 Dallas 7, N.Y. Rangers 6 Toronto 4, Buffalo 3 Ottawa 6, St. Louis 4 New Jersey 4, Minnesota 3 Calgary 5, Florida 2 Chicago 6, Colorado 4 Vancouver 1, Nashville 0 Anaheim 2, Tampa Bay 1, OT
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
Arizona at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 8 p.m. Florida at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
TODAY’S GAMES
Dallas at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Columbus, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Washington at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Arizona at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Nashville at Calgary, 9 p.m. Colorado at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Tampa Bay at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Chicago at Boston, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7 p.m. Detroit at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Montreal at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Florida at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Ryan knew the question was coming. There are four quarterbacks still standing in the NFL playoffs. Only one has failed to win a Super Bowl title. Any guesses who that might be? “Yeah,” Ryan said dryly, pointing toward the questioner with a big smile, breaking the room up. With his greatest season, Ryan has guided the Atlanta Falcons within two wins of their first Super Bowl title. It’s a tantalizing chance to fill the most glaring hole on his resume, to take care of the one thing that separates him from New England’s Tom Brady, Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers. Ryan might be the favorite to capture the MVP award, too. But chances are he won’t be considered a truly elite quarterback, the kind they start clearing a spot for in Canton, until he brings home a championship. “He craves a Super Bowl,” said former Falcons teammate Tony Gonzalez, now an analyst for CBS. “Absolutely it would change the national perception of him. It would change the perception he has of himself. ... It would change everything for him.” Ryan has certainly had a stellar career up to now, and even his performance a year ago — generally viewed as the worst of his career — really wasn’t all
‘CATS
NFL PLAYOFFS The Associated Press
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practiced together a lot.” Gregory Morris is the lone newcomer for the Swampcats, who have started to find their groove and have steadily improved, Atkins said. With three teams and 21 bowlers this year, Atkins has been helped tremendously by daughter Ashleigh Atkins, who graduated last year and is currently at the University of South Carolina Sumter. She’s taken the reins of the girls team and the fatherdaughter duo combine to help coach the coed team. The Lady ‘Cats are young
Jan. 7 Houston 27, Oakland 14 Seattle 26, Detroit 6 Jan. 8 Pittsburgh 30, Miami 12 Green Bay 38, N.Y. Giants 13
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS
Saturday Atlanta 36, Seattle 20 New England 34, Houston 16 Sunday Green Bay 34, Dallas 31 Pittsburgh 18, Kansas City 16
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday, Jan. 22 Green Bay at Atlanta, 3:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at New England, 6:40 p.m.
PRO BOWL
Sunday, Jan. 29 At Orlando, Fla. AFC vs. NFC, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
SUPER BOWL LI
Sunday, Feb. 5 At Houston Green Bay-Atlanta winner vs. Pittsburgh-New England winner, 6:30 p.m. (FOX)
TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with OF Brandon Guyer on a two-year contract. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Designated RHP Zach Neal for assignment. Agreed to terms with INF Trevor Plouffe on a one-year contract. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with OF Jose Bautista on a one-year contract. National League PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed to terms with 1B/OF Joey Terdoslavich on a minor league contract.
FOOTBALL
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Named Kelly Skipper running backs coach. NEW YORK JETS — Named Dennard Wilson defensive backs coach.
Memphis at Washington, 7 p.m. Portland at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. New York at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Detroit, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Houston, 8 p.m. Orlando at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Indiana at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
DELAWARE — Named Mike Barroqueiro women’s soccer coach. FURMAN — Named Rod Wilson linebackers coach. MEMPHIS — Signed women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin to a twoyear contract extension through the 2018-19 season.
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Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan (2) has one glaring omission on his quarterback resume and that’s a Super Bowl title. He hopes to take a big step toward correcting that on Sunday when the Falcons host Green Bay in the NFC Championship game. that poor statistically. But it certainly wasn’t up to his standards, largely because of some high-profile miscues that played a big part in the Falcons finishing 8-8 after winning their first five games. “Sometimes, that’s the best thing that can happen to you,” said Gonzalez. “It forces you to turn over every stone. That’s what Matt did. When he’s in the huddle, he’s in complete command. I’ve never seen him like that before.” Like any top player, Ryan is fastidious about his preparation. But something really clicked this year in the way he gets ready for a game. Nothing seems to faze
him. No situation appears to catch him off-guard. “I feel well-prepared week in and week out. I feel ready and confident when we get to games,” Ryan said Wednesday. “Do I feel like I’ve gotten to a place where I’m doing it better than I’ve done it up to this point? Absolutely.” No argument there. Ryan completed just under 70 percent of his throws during the regular season, and he’s probably the most accurate deep passer in the league. He finished with a career-best 38 touchdowns and 4,944 yards — and a career-low seven interceptions — while leading the Falcons (12-5) to the NFC South title.
as well, with only Bailey Gotheiner returning from last year. Last year’s 3A boys state runner-up, Wilson Hall, will not get the chance to try for another title after not being able to field enough players for a boys team, but head coach Gabe Reynolds believes the Barons will have solid coed and girls squads. “Our coed team has done really well so far in all of the preliminary matches heading into the state tournament,” Reynolds said. “It’s anchored by Alex Price, who’s our senior and has been on the team since seventh grade.” Alexander Blum, Hayley Dubose, Nick Giardini and
Lauryn Robello comprise the rest of the squad. The Lady Barons team is anchored by Lauren Elmore, who is bowling for the first time this year. “We are actually going to get to take all of our bowlers this year and they will all get to bowl at state, which is nice,” Reynolds said. “We’re kind of young on the girls side and in spots with the coed team, but I think the new format kind of puts everyone on a level playing field.” Thomas Sumter Academy, whose girls finished state runner-up a season ago, will have teams competing in all three divisions this time.
PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity and JV Basketball
West Florence at Sumter (Girls Only), 6 p.m. Sumter Christian at Carolina Christian (No JV Girls), 4 p.m.
Junior Varsity Basketball
Lakewood at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Buford at Lee Central, 6 p.m.
B Team Basketball
Cardinal Newman at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Calhoun Academy, 5 p.m.
Middle School Basketball
Alice Drive at Ebenezer, 5 p.m. Bates at Mayewood, 5 p.m. Chestnut Oaks at Manning, 5 p.m. Hillcrest at Furman, 5 p.m. East Clarendon at Spaulding, 5:30 p.m.
Varsity Bowling Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Thomas Sumter in SCISA Team State Championships (at Gamecock Lanes), 5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY Varsity Basketball
Crestwood at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Lee Central at Buford, 6 p.m. East Clarendon at Green SeaFloyds, 6 p.m.
Varsity and JV Basketball
Sumter at West Florence (Boys Only), 6 p.m. Timberland at Manning, 4 p.m. C.E. Murray at Scott’s Branch, 4 p.m. Wilson Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 4 p.m. Laurence Manning at Florence Christian, 4 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Robert E. Lee,
4 p.m. St. John’s Christian at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m.
Varsity Sporting Clays
Wilson Hall in SCDNR Youth 50 Shot Trap Open (at Palmetto Shooting Complex in Edgefield), TBA
Varsity Wrestling
Sumter in Gamecock Duals, 6 p.m.
SATURDAY B Team Basketball
Orangeburg Prep at Thomas Sumter, 2 p.m.
Varsity Sporting Clays
Wilson Hall in SCDNR Youth 50 Shot Trap Open (at Palmetto Shooting Complex in Edgefield), TBA
Varsity Wrestling
Sumter in Gamecock Duals, TBA
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Thomas’ big night helps lead Lee Central Middle to victory TIMMONSVILLE – Daveon Thomas scored 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Lee Central Middle School to a 47-43 boys basketball victory over Timmonsville on Wednesday at the Timmonsville gymnasium. Omari Martin scored six points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Stallions, who improved to 9-0 on the season. Daurrion Kelly had seven assists.
VARSITY BASKETBALL
ALICE DRIVE 40
HOLLY HILL -- Dylan Way had 12 points and five rebounds, but Clarendon Hall fell to Holly Hill 77-35 on Tuesday at the HH gym. Robbie James added seven points for the Saints, who fell to 0-6 in region play. CH will host St. John’s Christian on Friday.
FURMAN 10
Wednesday at the PP gym. Chase Lee led LMA with 22 points.
PINEWOOD PREP 56 LAURENCE MANNING 42
SUMMERVILLE – Laurence Manning Academy lost to Pinewood Prep 56-42 on Wednesday at the PP gym. Terrell Houston led LMA with 11 points and Seth Green had 10. HOLLY HILL 77 CLARENDON HALL 35
Alice Drive Middle School improved to 10-1 with a 40-10 victory over Furman on Wednesday at the AD gymnasium. Joseph Durant led the Hawks with nine points. Nakeem Isaac had five points.
JV BASKETBALL
MANNING 71
SUMTER 43
BATES 53
SOCASTEE 40 MYRTLE BEACH – Sumter High School improved to 9-1 with a 43-40 victory over Socastee on Wednesday at the Socastee gymnasium. Omar Croskey scored 17 points to lead the Gamecocks. Cody McCoy added six.
Manning Junior High School improved to 10-1 by defeating Bates 71-53 on Wednesday at the Bates gymnasium. Corey Graham led the Monarchs with 33 points. Tyrek Anderson added 15. Umar Lawson led the Bantams with 18 points. Justus Boone had 12 points and five blocked shots, and Justice Singletary had 10 points. CHESTNUT OAKS 40 MAYEWOOD 29
Chestnut Oaks Middle School defeated Mayewood 40-29 on Wednesday at the MMS gymnasium. Jimmy Golden led COMS with 10 points and eight rebounds. Montel McCoy and Daytreon Mack both had eight points.
CRESTWOOD 40 HARTSVILLE 35
HARTSVILLE – Crestwood High School defeated Hartsville 40-35 on Wednesday at the HHS gym. Mitchell Pollard the Knights with nine points. Keith Holladay and Jameer Holladay both had six points. LAURENCE MANNING 34 PINEWOOD PREP 32
SUMMERVILLE – Laurence Manning Academy defeated Pinewood Prep 34-32 on
CLIMBERS
HOLLY HILL 41 CLARENDON HALL 14
HOLLY HILL -- Josh Black had six points, but the JV Saints fell to Holly Hill 41-14 on Tuesday at the HH gym. Clarendon Hall is now 1-5 in region play and will host St. John’s Christian on Friday. LAURENCE MANNING 25 PINEWOOD PREP 13
SUMMERVILLE – Laurence Manning Academy improved to 8-3 with a 25-13 victory over Pinewood Prep on Wednesday at the PP gymnasium. Audrey Bennett led LMA with five points. Carrie Rickenbaker and Elizabeth Hicks both had four.
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WILSON HALL 32 LAURENCE MANNING 12 MANNING – Wilson Hall improved to 6-4 with a 32-12 victory over Laurence Manning Academy on Wednesday at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Jackson Duval led the Barons with nine points and Michael Towery added six. Doc Walker had 11 rebounds and Heath Watson grabbed eight.
THE BIG PICTURE Florida: The Gators came in scoring 79 points a game, 20 more than South Carolina’s SEC-leading defensive average. But Florida seemed to wear down the Gamecocks’ end to end defense as the game continued. Hill led the way, driving to the basket every chance he got and scoring 11 points in the opening half. Hill will have to keep that up all season if the Gators hope to take down SEC powerhouse Kentucky. South Carolina: The Gamecocks continue to struggle with turnovers. They had 20 or more their past two games and looked on its way to another similar showing against Florida. But South Carolina finished with just five second-half turnovers to take control.
BAD SHOOTING When you look at South Carolina’s offensive struggles, it’s hard to believe the
Gamecocks came out on top. They went without scoring for the first 7 minutes and finished at 29.4 percent shooting (15 of 51) for the game. South Carolina did hit 23 free throws in a game that featured 55 fouls.
BARRY’S RETURN Barry, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry, returned to the state where he played his first three seasons of college hoops at the College of Charleston. Barry had 10 points in the second half, including two baskets that brought Florida within a point. He made all of his free throws using his father’s signature underhanded style.
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JV BASKETBALL PALMETTO CHRISTIAN 29 THOMAS SUMTER 8 DALZELL – Thomas Sumter Academy lost to Palmetto Christian 29-8 on Tuesday at Edens Gymnasium. Lindsay Daniel scored all of TSA’s points.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL HILLCREST 30 EBENEZER 17
MANNING 29
SUMMERVILLE – Laurence Manning Academy lost to Pinewood Prep 54-27 on Wednesday at the PP gymnasium.
Halftime — Florida 28-21. 3-Point Goals — Florida 0-17 (Leon 0-2, Robinson 0-2, Allen 0-2, Chiozza 0-2, Stone 0-3, Barry 0-6), South Carolina 4-13 (Felder 2-5, McKie 1-1, Thornwell 1-2, Notice 0-2, Dozier 0-3). Fouled Out — Keita, Hill. Rebounds — Florida 32 (Robinson 10), South Carolina 37 (Kotsar 9). Assists — Florida 8 (Chiozza 4), South Carolina 8 (Felder 3). Total Fouls — Florida 27, South Carolina 28.
HOLLY HILL -- Clarendon Hall fell to Holly Hill 59-17 on Tuesday at the HH gymnasium despite Mallory McIntosh’s seven points and five rebounds. Keri Shaffer and Brynne Baxley added five points each for the Lady Saints, who fell to 0-6 in region play and will host St. John’s Christian on Friday.
BATES 36
LAURENCE MANNING 27
SOUTH CAROLINA (15-3)
CLARENDON HALL 17
Mayewood Middle School defeated Chestnut Oaks 47-43 in overtime on Wednesday at the MMS gymnasium. April Goodman led the Lady Vikings with 20 points. Trelaija Dennis had 16, Joy Goodman had seven and Kordaisha Brunson grabbed nine rebounds.
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Silva 3-8 5-5 11, Kotsar 2-6 1-2 5, Dozier 2-9 6-9 10, Thornwell 5-11 9-13 20, Notice 0-2 0-0 0, Gueye 0-0 0-0 0, Keita 0-1 1-3 1, Blanton 0-0 0-0 0, McKie 1-3 0-0 3, Felder 2-11 1-2 7. Totals 15-51 23-34 57.
Stevye Sinkler scored 14 points to lead Alice Drive Middle School to a 41-17 victory over Furman on Wednesday at the AD gymnasium. Jada Sawyer added 10 points for the Lady Hawks, while Emily Watson had five points.
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VARSITY BASKETBALL
Leon 0-4 0-0 0, Robinson 4-11 0-2 8, Egbunu 2-3 3-7 7, Hill 5-8 1-3 11, Allen 0-3 1-2 1, Stone 0-3 1-5 1, Hayes 2-3 2-2 6, Rimmer 1-2 0-0 2, Chiozza 1-4 2-2 4, Barry 4-13 5-5 13. Totals 19-54 15-28 53.
HOLLY HILL 59
MAYEWOOD 47
GIRLS
FLORIDA (14-4)
last went 0-from-behind the arc in an 80-61 loss to Kentucky in 1992. They didn’t do much better from 2, making only seven field goals in the second half and getting held to their fewest points of the season — 26 less than their average coming in. “It’s discouraging on the one night where you have a chance,” Florida coach Mike White said. Chris Silva had 11 points and Dozier 10 for the Gamecocks.
with 13 points, while Kayla Williams added 11.
Zamani Fulmore scored 16 points to lead Hillcrest Middle School to a 30-17 victory over Ebenezer on Wednesday at the EMS gymnasium. Daisha Morant added eight points for the Lady Wildcats.
B TEAM BASKETBALL
(24) SOUTH CAROLINA 57 (19) FLORIDA 53
Olivia Coker led LMA with six points while Cora Downer, Brooke Ward, Sarah Knight Nalley and Brooke Bennett each had five.
Bates Middle School defeated Manning Junior High School 36-29 on Wednesday at the Bates gymnasium. Maliasa Rhodes led Bates
CLARENDON HALL 23 HOLLY HILL 7
HOLLY HILL -- Amberly Way and Bailey Corbett each had six points and 10 rebounds to help lead the JV Lady Saints past Holly Hill 23-7 on Tuesday at the HH gym. McKenley Wells added five points for Clarendon Hall, who is now 4-2 in region play and will host St. John’s Christian on Friday.
B TEAM BASKETBALL WILSON HALL 33 LAURENCE MANNING 21 MANNING – Wilson Hall improved to 12-1 with a 33-21 victory over Laurence Manning Academy on Wednesday at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Lucy Matthews led the Lady Barons with 15 points. Camryn Bateman had nine and Katelyn Smith added six.
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Murray, Federer advance to 3rd round at Australian Open up his final college season, but has graduated, making him eligible for the game. Watson led the Tigers to a national championship. He threw for 4,593 yards, 41 TDs and 17 interceptions this season.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Top-ranked Andy Murray limped to a 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 win over Andrey Rubley after twisting his ankle in the third set, joining Roger Federer in the third round of the Australian Open. MURRAY Federer’s progress was straightforward, beating 20-year-old qualifier Noah Rubin 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (3) to maintain his record of never failing to reach the third round at the 18 Australian Opens he’s contested.
OKLAHOMA 89 (7) WEST VIRGINIA 87
CLEMSON QB WATSON TURNS DOWN SENIOR BOWL INVITE CLEMSON — Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has turned down the chance to play in the Senior Bowl later this month. Watson’s representatives cited the long season and his continued training for the NFL draft as reasons he won’t play in the Jan. 28 game in Mobile, Alabama. Watson is a junior giving
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Kristian Doolittle scored six of his 12 points in overtime and Jordan Woodard’s layup with 2.2 seconds left lifted Oklahoma to an 89-87 victory over No. 7 West Virginia on Wednesday night. Woodard scored 18 of his 20 points after halftime in his second start since missing four games with a leg injury. Woodard made a jumper with 3.1 seconds left in regulation that tied it at 77-77, then made two baskets in the final minute of overtime to send the Mountaineers (15-3, 4-2 Big 12) to their first home loss of the season. From wire reports
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Houston’s Jeff Bagwell was one of three players elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
of 442 ballots for 86.2 percent. Players needed 332 votes this year. “Anxiety was very, very high,” Bagwell said. “It’s a weird thing to be a Hall of Famer. I wrote it on a ball tonight. It was kind of crazy, so it was cool.” In his 10th and final year of eligibility, Raines was at 380 (86 percent). He was just the fifth player elected in his final year of eligibility after Red Ruffing (1967), Joe Medwick (1968), Ralph Kiner (1975) and Jim Rice (2009). “Last night was probably the worst night I’ve had out of the 10 years,” Raines said. “I knew I was close, but I wasn’t sure.” Raines started at 24.3 percent in 2008 and jumped from 55 percent in 2015 to 69.8 percent last year. He said modern metrics boosted his chances from days when voters consid-
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Funeral services for Stacey Javon Gadsden will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church, 675 S. Lafayette Drive, Sumter, with Pastor Marquis E. Jackson officiating and Pastor Robert Green Jr. as eulogist. Interment will be held at Fort Jackson NaGADSDEN tional Cemetery, Columbia. The public may view from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Sumter. Mr. Gadsden will be placed in the church at noon on Friday for viewing until the hour of service. The family will receive friends at 975 Rebecca Cove, Sumter. Mr. Gadsden, 48, transitioned on Jan. 11, 2017, at his residence in Stockbridge, Georgia. Born in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Annie B. Gadsden Chaney. He was educated in the Sumter public school system and was a graduate of Sumter High School Class of 1986. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. During his military tour, he was stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia, and Scofield Barracks in Hawaii. While residing in Sumter, he was previously employed by the People’s Gas Co. Westinghouse and Jones Chevrolet. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia, he earned an associate’s degree from Devry University in computer electronics and was employed with Bombardier Inc. for more than 21 years. In addition to his mother and grandmother, Rosa Horton Williams, he was preceded in death by an uncle, Jimmy Lee Gadsden; and an aunt, Annie Mae Benjamin. Survivors are his sister, Natasha Chaney of Sumter; a nephew, Kevin “K.J.” Taffe; an uncle, Raymond Mitchell of Elloree; aunt, Mary Gadsden of Ravenel; a granduncle, Manuel Benjamin of Sumter; a special godmother, Leola Sessions; “a special daughter,” Kennedy Edwards of Marrow, Georgia; an adopted niece, Mel’ Arnnesia A. Issaac; and a host of other
MARY RUTH SMITH BISHOPVILLE — Funeral services for Mary Ruth Grantham Smith, 76, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Paul Atkinson will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith, widow of James Ray “Jimmy” Smith Sr., died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at her home. Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Jennings and Mary Frances Redick Grantham. She was a member of Memorial Chapel. She enjoyed working in her yards. Surviving are her children, Jimmy Smith Jr., Billy (Sheila) Smith and Tammie (Mark) Lanford, all of Bishopville; grandchildren, Laci (Craig) Tobens, B.J. Smith and Blake (Chelsea) Lanford; and greatgranddaughter, Kady Lanford. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Davis. www.hehfunerals.com
ALTON E. TRUESDALE Alton Emerson Truesdale, 90, husband of Norma Davis Truesdale, died on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on Nov. 7, 1926, in Wedgefield, he was a son of the late Harry Alexander Truesdale and Belva McCall Truesdale. He was a member of Summerton Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Following his military service, Mr. Truesdale worked with Grayson Elliott Cotton Gin and Supply Co. for 19 years before starting his own business, Truesdale Wood Products. Survivors include his wife of 59 years; two daughters, Pamela Ey (Chris) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Katheryn Jekel (John) of Sumter; four grandchildren, Taylor Ey, Jason Ey, Rachel
Jekel and Sarah Jekel; a brother, Harry A. Truesdale Jr. (Jane) of North Augusta; and a sister, Betty Gleaton of West Columbia. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Truesdale. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Bob Ashba and the Rev. Billy Carlisle officiating. Burial will be in Summerton Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gene Phillips, Troy Allan, Ken Wells, Terry Rodgers, Lamar Kennedy, Bill Jenkinson and Jason Ey. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home, 2800 Loretto Drive. Memorials may be made to United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF), 8085 Saltsburg Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239, www. umdf.org. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
ROSA LEE W. SANDERS Rosa Lee Wright Sanders, 90, died on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at her home. Born on April 1, 1926, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of Willoughby Wright Wiggins. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 425 Pitts Road. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.
RUBY W. MCQUILLAR BISHOPVILLE — Ruby Wilson McQuillar, 79, passed on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville. Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of Charlie Sr. and Hattie Porter Wilson. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Cheryl Isaac, 2222 Browntown Road, Bishopville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Square Deal Funeral Home, 106 McIntosh St., Bishopville.
JOHNNY HEWITT BISHOPVILLE — John Morris “Johnny” Hewitt, 80, husband of Marsha McCutchen Hewitt, died on Tuesday,
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“Falling short of this class is disappointing,” Hoffman said in a statement. “I am truly humbled to have come so close. I hope to one day soon share a Hall of Fame celebration with my family, friends, teammates and all of San Diego.” Edgar Martinez was next at 58.6 percent, followed by Clemens at 54.1 percent, Bonds at 53.8 percent, Mike Mussina at 51.8 percent, Curt Schilling at 45 percent, Lee Smith at 34.2 percent and Manny Ramirez at 23.8 percent. Players will be inducted July 30 during ceremonies at Cooperstown along with former Commissioner Bud Selig and retired Kansas City and Atlanta executive John Schuerholz, both elected last month by a veterans committee. Some voters said the election of Selig, who presided over the Steroids Era, transformed their view of whether tainted stars should gain entry to the Hall.
Jan. 17, 2017, at his home. Born in Florence, he was a son of the late Roland T. and Nell Morris Hewitt. Johnny attended Furman University, where he was a member of the Furman Singers. A salesman for Purina, Swift & Co., and John Deere for a number of years, he spent the last 40 years as a professional horseman, training and breeding horses. He owned many successful show horses and was inducted into the S.C. Walking Horse Hall of Fame. Surviving are his wife of Bishopville; a son, Craig Hewitt and wife, Bunnie, of Manning; a brother, Jerry Hewitt and wife, Vicki; a sister, Margaret A. Hoffmeyer; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Hewitt, all of Florence. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roland T. Hewitt Jr. Johnny was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and later Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Clarke and Dr. James Chandler officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall after the memorial service and other times at the home, 4900 St. Charles Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either church or to the American Heart Association. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.
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JUANITA G. MCLEOD Juanita Geraldine McLeod, 72, died on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at her home. Born on July 1, 1944, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of Algie and Hattie Speech McLeod. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 2319 Santee Drive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be an-
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Charles Leroy Sanders, 53, departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Aiken. Born Aug. 15, 1963, in Sumter County, he was a son of Evelyn Diggs Sanders and the late Edward Sanders Sr. He was educated in the Sumter County public school system. He was employed by Emerson in Aiken. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Army, where he served for more than 10 years. His career took him several places but his favorite place was being stationed in Germany. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Melaine Davis Sanders; one daughter, Larencia McQueen; one son, Dione Collins; a stepdaughter and stepson; two step-granddaughters; his mother, Evelyn Diggs Sanders; two sisters, Patricia and Ruth (Eric) Freeland, both of Temple Hills, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Rafting Creek Baptist Church, 3860 S.C. 261 North, Rembert, with the Rev. Melvin Mack, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 4258 Furmanfield Road, Rembert. The remains will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. for viewing until time of services. The funeral procession will leave at 1:20 p.m. from the home. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.
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Atheist mom asks if taking kids to church is okay
Dear Abby ABIGAIL VAN BUREN
DEAR ABBY: I am an atheist. My parents, although raised Presbyterian, never to my knowledge participated in organized religion, so it was not part of my up-
bringing. Last year my mom started going to church again, and my kids have been going with her. I’ve always said they can make their own choices and I’d support them. Mom is about to go south for the rest of the winter and there’s no obvious church member the kids can go with, but they’d like to keep attending. Would it be wrong for me
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think it’s necessary to announce to anyone that you’re an atheist.
to go with them on Sundays, even though I don’t believe in the church doctrine and won’t be otherwise involved in the organization? I’m sure I could be unobtrusive, but I’m not sure what to say if someone asks why I’m there — especially since I’ll stop going once my mother returns to town. The kids are tweens and not old enough to go alone. What do you think? What’s appropriate?
DEAR ABBY: Is it appropriate to stay in contact with my former mother-in-law? Her son and I divorced after three years. She was the best thing to come out of the whole fiasco. I don’t want to cause friction, but I would like to continue to send birthday and holiday cards. Divorced with no regrets
DEAR WHAT’S: When people see one another in a house of worship, they usually assume that they are equally religious and that’s why they’re there. However, if you are asked why you’re there, all you have to say is that your children enjoy being there and your mother is away, so you brought them. I don’t
DEAR DIVORCED WITH NO REGRETS: I can’t see how a holiday card relationship with your former mother-in-law would cause friction. However, because you are concerned, the person to ask would be the lady herself. If she would welcome the attention from you, then send them.
SUDOKU HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.
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ACROSS 1 Naproxen brand 6 Yap 10 Documentary divisions 14 Ricoh competitor 15 Green-skinned “Return of the Jedi” girl 16 Approaching 17 Not shady 18 Action figure? 19 Site of Shah Jahan’s tomb 20 Protective charm often adorned with feathers 23 Decorative globe 26 Ice cream maker Joseph 27 Holed a five-footer, say 28 Start of a hands-off declaration? 30 Fivers 32 Pigs out (on), briefly 33 Stamina-testing ballroom event 36 Longtime Labor Day telethon org. 37 Wild bunch 38 Gold units: Abbr. 40 Forensic analyst’s discovery 46 Swiss river
1/19/17 48 “Peter Pan” pooch 49 Travel org. freebie 50 Lamentation 52 Miss an easy grounder, say 53 It can follow directions 54 Device found in this puzzle’s three other longest answers 58 Cold drink brand 59 Come & Get It! pet food maker 60 Annoyed 64 Like some warnings 65 Jetty 66 “Keen!” 67 Fresh answers 68 Quick on one’s feet 69 “Business @ the Speed of Thought” co-author DOWN 1 Guns N’ Roses’ Rose 2 Sheltered side 3 Bit of work 4 Cancel 5 More than just edgy 6 Morning fare since 1952
7 Study, e.g. 8 Actor Baldwin 9 Rampart topper 10 Legislate 11 Punctual 12 Concurred 13 Result of a messy breakup? 21 Wax-coated cheese 22 Rear 23 Ancient 24 Gad about 25 Wall Street figures 29 1980 Chrysler debut 30 Something in the air 31 Cake with a kick 34 “Too true!” 35 Creole vegetable 39 German industrial region
41 Youngest BrontÎ 42 Short rests 43 Weight allowance 44 Stud, e.g. 45 ICU worker 46 Rose garden pests 47 “The Good Wife” wife 51 Nice thoughts? 52 Bishop John for whom a Georgia university was named 55 Movie trailer unit 56 Imitator 57 One-half base times height, for a triangle 61 Dennings of “2 Broke Girls” 62 Juillet’s season 63 Big affairs
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SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A #: 2016-CP-43-02232 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs. KATHERINE M. HULL A/K/A KATHERINE MCKAYE HULL AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE M. HULL A/K/A GEORGE MCDONALD HULL AND AS HEIR AT LAW OF GEORGE M. HULL A/K/A GEORGE MCDONALD HULL, DECEASED, AND ANY OTHER HEIRS-AT-LAW OR DISTRIBUTEES OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR SPOUSES, IF ANY THEY HAVE, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WITH ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; ALSO ANY UNKNOWN ADULTS AND THOSE PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ALL OF THEM BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE; and SAFE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Defendants. TO THE NAMED:
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TO: THE DEFENDANTS HEREIN, NAMES AND ADDRESSES UNKNOWN, INCLUDING ANY THEREOF WHO MAY BE MINORS, IMPRISONED PERSONS, INCOMPETENT PERSONS, UNDER OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY OR IN THE MILITARY SERVICE, IF ANY, WHETHER RESIDENTS OR NON-RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE NATURAL, GENERAL, TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN OR COMMITTEE, OR OTHERWISE, AND TO THE PERSON WITH WHOM THEY MAY RESIDE, IF ANY THERE BE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Motion for an order appointing Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi, for all persons whomsoever herein collectively designated as Richard Roe or John Doe, defendants herein, names and addresses unknown, including any thereof who may be minors, imprisoned persons, incompetent persons, or under other legal disability, and as Attorney for said parties who may be in the military service, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action will be commenced in this Court upon the Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants for the foreclosure of that certain Mortgage of Real Estate given by George M. Hull a/k/a George McDonald Hull, now deceased, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Trustmark National Bank, its successors and assigns, dated January 27, 2012, and recorded on February 1, 2012, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1166 at Page 615 (the "Mortgage"). By Mortgage Assignment (the "Assignment"), Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Trustmark National Bank assigned the Mortgage to the Plaintiff, and the Assignment was recorded November 17, 2016, in Book 1227 at Page 3320 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. At the time of the filing of this notice, the premises affected by the said action were situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and are described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 1 of Boykin Estates Subdivision Phase I and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated February 10, 2003 and recorded in plat book 2003 at page 200, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 3340 Sportsman Dr. and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 151-13-01-057. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses, and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Be all measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to George M. Hull by deed of B&M Builders, Inc. dated March 9, 2004 and recorded on March 9, 2004 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 928 at Page 1449. TMS#: 151-13-01-054 For a complete description of the property encumbered by the Mortgage, the undersigned craves reference to the Mortgage, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC P. O. Box 11682 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 233-1177 Edward L. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 2326 egrimsley@grimsleylaw.com Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com Attorneys for the Plaintiff
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