June 23, 2016 by The Sumter Item

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Clark moved from Mother Emanuel Sumter pastor reassigned after less than a year at Charleston church BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com When Rev. Betty Deas Clark, then pastor at Mount Pisgah AME Church in Sumter, heard about the shooting of nine people at a Bible study class at Mother Emanuel AME Church in

Charleston a year ago, she said her head was in Sumter but her heart was in Charleston. Five months ago, she was appointed the pastor at Emanuel, but Tuesday she was reassigned to Georgetown, according to media reports. A woman who answered the phone

at Mother Emanuel Wednesday said the reports were true, but gave no further information. She said Clark was not available for comment. Media outlets quoted CLARK sources as saying that Bishop Richard Franklin Norris of the 7th District of the AME Church reassigned Clark on Tuesday to Bethel AME Church in Georgetown. Cynthia Neal at the AME district of-

fice in Columbia said Wednesday that no information was being given out concerning the reassignment, and she did not know when the church would release a statement on the reassignment. The shooting of nine people at a Bible study class at Mother Emanuel by a young, self-avowed white supremacist on June 17, 2015, thrust the church as well as Charleston into the forefront of America’s struggle for

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Gathering rays and pollen A bee gathers pollen from a sunflower in the heat of the day Wednesday on Lodebar Road. The sunflowers are mixed with corn in one section of the field. The sunflowers will get plenty of sun today as the forecast is calling for a high of close to 100 degrees. RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM

2 teens arrested for church vandalism

Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise marks 20 years BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com

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During the 20th Anniversary Banquet for Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise on Tuesday evening at the O’Donnell House, Rotary District Gov. Rod Funderburk likened the club to the “Little Engine that Could,” a vintage children’s book about a small locomotive that outperforms much larger ones through self-confidence, determination and perseverance. “Your club is a small club that does great things,” Funderburk said. District Gov.-elect Sandee Brooks spoke about one of the goals of Sumter’s breakfast Rotary club. “This is the 100th year of the Rotary Foundation, and this may be the year we see polio eradicated,” she said. “We are striving to get this done by 2017.” Club member Dr. Kay Davis said the Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise was formed on May 16, 1996, with 30 members through the work of the district governor, who wanted to see a morning Rotary Club in Sumter. Scott McKenzie was the first president of the club. Davis said the club has maintained three fundamental characteristics during its 20 years in existence. “We wanted a diverse membership,” she said. “That wasn’t always the norm at that time.” The club has always been a Rotary Foundation Club, she said, meaning it maintains a

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 14- and a 15-year-old boy on Tuesday for vandalizing Wedgefield Baptist Church in Wedgefield and causing about $30,000 worth of damage last month. According to the sheriff’s office, the juveniles admitted to damaging items inside the church while they were being interviewed by investigators. The teens were arrested after deputies were tipped off about their location on Tuesday by a county resident who noticed the two teens inside a Dorsey Drive residence where they did not belong. Responding deputies found both hiding inside the residence. The juveniles have been charged with burglary and were released to the custody of their parents, according to the sheriff’s office. Between the evening of

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Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise President Isaac Carr, left, receives a plaque from Immediate Past President Alan Cannon at the club’s 20th Anniversary Banquet on Tuesday at the O’Donnell House. level of giving, and the club’s service projects have always focused on education and literacy. “We have made a difference in our community in 20 years,” Davis said. “Stay tuned for what we are going to do in the next 20 years.” She said the focus on schools and education with a project to provide coats, shoes and books this winter for students at Manchester Elementary School in Pinewood.

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May 29 and 8 a.m. on May 31, the two teens broke into the church and sprayed fire extinguishers on the pews, electronics, walls and floors. Red paint was also poured inside the church, and microphones were dipped into the paint. More damage was discovered during the cleaning process, totaling an estimated $30,000, according to the sheriff’s office. “We always felt juveniles were involved because of the damage done to the church,” said Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis. “The key to solving this case was the diligent work and cooperation between our patrol and investigative divisions. We are proud of their work on this case.” Last week, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office offered a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for the vandalism.

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Downtown market will feature new vendors The Downtown Sumter Farmers Market will have added vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Mike Dellinger of the Farm Store, who is in charge of the weekly market, has arranged for representatives of U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Environmental Control to participate this week; they will be doing food demonstrations, handing out recipes for healthy cooking, as well as free veggies for some participants, free fruit samples and more. Also scheduled to participate are Carasmatic Creations, Creative Shellie, Dorr Farms, Engraving by Sandi, The Farm Store, From Me to You Catering, Upcycling Junkie and Wen Lily at Naomi and Warner. The market is located at the corner of Harvin and Liberty streets.

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Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify the man in these photos who is suspected to be connected to numerous home break-ins throughout the county.

Sumter County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who may have been involved in numerous home break-ins throughout the county within the past few weeks. According to the sheriff's office, the man in the photos tried to break into a South Lake Cherryvale Drive residence on Tuesday but left once he spotted the camera. The security camera on the property took photos of the suspect. Anyone with information about the man in the photos or the recent break-ins is asked to call Sumter County Sheriff's Office at (803) 436-2000 or Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718.

Blue Aces bring pop, variety to Opera House BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

he Blue Aces are a sextet of musicians from U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. They've played several times previously in Sumter, perhaps most notably at a past Jammin' July 4th celebration at Dillon Park. On Tuesday, June 28, the band comprising a lead singer, two guitars, bass, drums and an audio engineer will take the stage at Sumter Opera House for a concert of popular music. Their sound is described as "Roots Rock and R&B with a powerful stripped down sound. Authentic Americana music, delivered with soul and infused with the blues." The concert will also feature some patriotic music, especially as Fourth of July is less than a week after the concert. The Blue Aces have earned worldwide acclaim for their performances of classic rock, top 40, Motown and R&B as well as patriotic music. The six musicians have performed around the world and in the United States for Presidents, high school students, music festivals and concerts. The band has also been deployed many times to play for troops and has performed with popular civilian artists such as Jake Cinninger of Umphrey’s McGee and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter of Steely Dan. U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band has several components of which

CORRECTION In Wednesday's edition of The Sumter Item the incorrect time and location for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program was written in the article titled "City council approves $62.58M budget." The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 29 in the City Centre, Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. However, Sumter City Attorney Eric Shytle said the meeting will mostly be beneficial to the local homeowners who were individually notified about the meeting. A public input meeting to be held by South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office regarding unmet flood relief needs in Sumter will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 28 at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St.

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The Blue Aces, a component of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, perform with Jake Cinninger, Umphrey’s McGee’s lead guitarist, during a musical performance at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. in February 2015. Cinninger, an American musician, has been playing musical instruments since he was 3 years old. the Blue Aces is just one. The Heritage Band, established in 1941, has built American patriotism among civilians and enhanced camaraderie and morale among service members ever since; that is also an important function of the Blue Aces. Created by order of the Secretary of War, the band was one of the original Army Air Corps bands and was assigned to Barksdale Field, Louisiana, where it remained until 1946 when it was reassigned to Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia. Its headquarters re-

main there today. During this tour, the Blue Aces are sharing their talents and the Air Force story in concerts throughout the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas regions of the U.S. While the 7:30 p.m. June 28 concert by the Blue Aces is free, tickets are required for admission. Request them online at www.SumterOperahouse.com or visit the box office at the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., where the concert will be presented. For more information, call (803) 436-2616.

Commission recommends approval for $4M Broad Street hotel BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Sumter City and County Planning Commission recommended approval of the major site plan for another Marriott hotel on Broad Street, an estimate $4 million investment in the city once the hotel is developed. The 85-room Courtyard by Marriott will be located at 2607 Broad St. and will feature a full-service bar and restaurant. Developer Raj Patel with Ambelal Hotels Group, the ap-

plicant, anticipates that a building permit for the project will be requested in September or August and the hotel will be completed by the end of next summer. Ambelal Hotels also owns SpringHill Suites, located next to Buffalo Wild Wings, which will sit between the two hotels once the Courtyard is constructed. Sumter Senior Planner Joseph Adams-Raczkowski said the existing access lanes for the hotel were already approved by South Carolina Department of Transporta-

tion and developed when Buffalo Wild Wings was constructed. No further transportation analysis is required, he said. According to the provided site plan, the parking lot will consist of 71 regular spaces, 19 compact spaces and 4 handicap-accessible spaces. Planning commission also recommended approval of a request to rezone approximately 14.5 acres on Industrial Road from general residential to light industrial-warehouse for Florence Concrete Products.

Sumter Senior Planner Claudia Rainey said the parcel under consideration is a portion of a larger site that is already zone light industrialwarehouse. The closest residence is 179 feet from the parcel and is vacant, she said. State Sen. Thomas McElveen, R-Sumter, spoke in favor of the rezoning, commenting that Florence Concrete is a vibrant company that provides many local jobs. Rezoning the property would allow the company to expand in the future if that is the direc-

tion it is headed, he said. In other news, the commission: • Recommended approval to change the name of a private road in the county from Rayfarms Road to Thadsfarm Road; and • Did not consider a request to amend the permitted uses in Sumter West Planned Development to include miniwarehouse storage because the applicant asked for more time to review the request. The planned development is intended to facilitate mixeduse land developments.

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S.C. ranking on children’s well-being improves Child success ranked 41st in nation for 2016 compared to 42nd last year BY MEG KINNARD The Associated Press COLUMBIA — The overall well-being of South Carolina’s children continues to trend upward, even as poverty in the state worsens, according to a national report released Tuesday. The Kids Countsurvey, issued by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Children’s Trust of South Carolina, its local partner organization, ranks the state 41st overall in a child’s chances of succeeding. That’s up from 42nd last year and the highest ranking South Carolina has achieved in the report’s existence. Published annually, the Kids Count survey provides vital data for a nationwide network of projects. In S.C. that’s administered by the Children’s Trust of South Carolina, a statewide organization focused on the prevention of

child abuse, neglect and injury and advocates for the overall well-being of children. Using a combination of state, local, federal and private money, the organization trains people to work directly with families. In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, Children’s Trust CEO Sue Williams said the Kids Count report shows South Carolina is moving forward but still has a long way to go. Among its programs, the Children’s Trust helps educate first-time mothers on safety and raising their babies. Another focuses on good practices for parents of older children. The group works with lawmakers on more general safety issues, too, such as helmets for children on motorcycles. “If we’re going to get out of the bottom, we need to do

CLARK FROM PAGE A1 better race relations. Among those killed in the shooting was Mother Emanuel’s pastor, the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was also a state senator. Clark was well received by the congregation according to church members who accompanied Clark to a reception in Sumter in late March.

more of it, and we need to do it faster,” Williams said. Launched in 1990, the Kids Count report has evolved to focus on four key indicators: economics, education, health, and family and community. To Williams, who has led Children’s Trust since its creation in 2007 and has worked on children’s issues for decades, the key to improve in those four areas is to work toward poverty reduction.

“The lady is super,” church secretary Rosetta Singleton said at the reception. “We have adjusted so well with her.” Singleton said Clark had done a lot to help the church heal. “She is very nurturing,” she said. “It’s almost like having a counselor; in fact, I think she studied psychology.” Willi Glee, another Mother Emanuel church member, said Clark had been marvelous for the church, which was

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ROTARY FROM PAGE A1 According to club member Meree McAlister, the club was able to match a $2,000 grant with the money raised, which will be used for the Manchester Elementary project. At the banquet, a plaque was awarded to outgoing President Isaac Carr by Immediate Past President Alan Cannon in appreciation for his service during the past year. Penny Pratt will become president of the club on July 1. Rotary Club of Sumter Sunrise meets at 7:15 a.m. each Tuesday at the Quality Inn, 2930 Broad St.

CHARGES Jamaal Rouse, 26, was arrested on charges of third degree domestic violence Friday at 11:25 p.m. According to a police report, Rouse allegedly assaulted the victim after an argument, forcibly pulling her by the arm, throwing her against a wall and seizing her hair. Officers arrested Rouse at the Vinca Street residence where the incident took place. Stanley Phillips, 36, of 1039 Yankee Drive, was charged with third-degree domestic violence on Thursday. In an incident June 11 at a Broad Street residence,

Alleviating poverty helps children be healthier and more successful in school and the workplace. “If we can decrease poverty, we can significantly improve so many of these other indicators,” she said. According to the survey, more than a quarter of South Carolina children live in poverty, or about 289,000 children. According to the report, the percentage of children living in poverty in the state has risen to 27 percent, from 22 percent in 2008. The parents of one in three South Carolina children lack a secure job, the report states. More than 40 percent of children live in single-parent homes. In the area of education, the survey shows that threequarters of South Carolina eighth-graders aren’t proficient in math. Two-thirds of fourth-graders aren’t proficient in reading, and a quarter of students aren’t graduating high school on time. More than half — 56 percent — of young children

still healing and trying to find its way. “She is easy to communicate with,” he said. “People have felt good that they can talk to her.” Being pastor at Mother Emanuel put Clark under a national media spotlight, she was interviewed by numerous local and national media. After the death of 49 people is a mass shooting June 12 at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Clark made a visit to Orlando to show support for

the suspect allegedly punched the victim in the head and body and slammed her into a TV, causing minor injuries, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office reported in a news release. Akeem Logan, 26, of 5 Sims Ave., was arrested Monday at 9:17 p.m. and charged with second-degree domestic violence. Logan allegedly threw a bottle of lotion at the victim, punched her in the nose causing it to bleed and threatened to kill her. Logan has a previous conviction for domestic violence. A Sumter man was charged with weapons law violation and aggravated assault Monday after fir-

aren’t in school, up from 50 percent the last time data were collected. Children’s health is the only of the four areas where South Carolina shows across-the-board improvement, ranking 37th nationwide and mirroring a national trend toward improvement. Low birthweight babies dropped from 9.9 percent to 9.4 percent of all births, and the number of children without health insurance was 6 percent, compared with 13 percent in 2008. As a statewide organization, Children’s Trust can help connect smaller groups in different areas of South Carolina that might be working toward the same goals so that they can combine resources and effect change. “We see them as partners,” Williams said. “If they’re getting into issues, whether it’s cash flow or recruitment or retention, we at the state level can connect them to others who are like them ... and say, ‘Hey, maybe y’all can work with each other.’”

the grieving community, passing up a chance to attend a White House summit on gender equality in Washington, D.C. The summit reportedly included leading figures such as first lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. Clark has been outspoken on the need for the nation to address the causes of gun violence. She was the first female pastor at Mother Emanuel.

ing a pistol into the air near a Clement Road residence, pointing the gun at a woman who lives there and slapping her. The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle and is still at large. STOLEN PROPERTY A Chevrolet pickup truck valued at $25,000 was reportedly stolen from in front of an Alice Drive residence early Sunday morning. The stolen vehicle is a silver Chevrolet Z71 Silverado with Florida tag CQLS94. A red 42-inch Craftsman riding lawn mower valued at $1,500 was reportedly stolen from an Anne Park residence between 4:30 p.m. Friday and 8:40 a.m.

Saturday. A rose gold iPhone 6 Plus valued at $650 was reporedly stolen from a table at a Sumter resource center Wednesday between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. An employee of a North Guignard Drive business is suspected of stealing $900 from the cash register of the business on Friday. According to the police report, the business’ manager found the books short $900 and discovered the theft by reviewing surveillance video. Seven tractor trailer tires valued at $2,170 were reportedly stolen from an unsecured shed at a Dingle Street business last weekend.

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Federal court nixes state’s ruling on graduation prayers COLUMBIA (AP) — A federal court in Virginia ruled Tuesday that it’s now up to a South Carolina judge to consider if members of a humanist organization can continue a legal challenge concerning prayers during graduation ceremonies at a public school. In its ruling, a three-judge panel of the Richmond, Virginia-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a federal court in South Carolina must also determine if it’s constitutional for the public schools in the Greenville County School District to hold events at religious venues. The dispute began in 2013, when the American Humanist Association filed a lawsuit on behalf of a fifth-grade student at Mountain View Elementary School, arguing that the school had been improperly holding graduation ceremonies at North Greenville University, which is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. According to the suit, a student known only as “Jill Doe” was “offended, affronted and distressed” her school was “affiliating itself with and endorsing Christianity” by including prayers during her graduation and holding the ceremony at the private Baptist-affiliated university. The association also argued that such ceremonies violate the First Amendment.

The girl’s parents, who are also part of the lawsuit, say they felt their daughter was being pressured to believe in God and “coerced into participating in the school-sponsored religious activity.” A state-level federal judge ruled that the school district could keep holding events at places of worship and allowing student-led prayers while the lawsuit went forward. The humanist group appealed that ruling, and a three-judge panel of the 4th Circuit ultimately ordered a different district-level judge to mull that issue. In 2015, a second South Carolina federal judge, U.S. District Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks, denied the Humanist Association’s request to stop area schools from using North Greenville’s chapel for graduations. Hendricks also ruled that the school district could let students who are selected to speak at graduation to use their own First Amendment right to pray. The school district selected students to pray at graduations from 1951 until 2013, including those prayers as a scheduled part of its graduation programs at all schools, according to court filings. In 2013, it changed the prayer policy, allowing students to pray if they chose but not making the prayers a scheduled portion of the graduation.

Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, announces: * Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1 — Five day crusade at 6 nightly. Speakers include Bishop Leroy James, the Rev. Roosevelt McFadden, Pastor Daniel Bennett Jr. and others. Edwin Boyle Santee Summer Ministry, 1098 Lemon Ave., Manning, (across from Camp Bob Cooper), announces: * Outdoor interdenominational worship service at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday through Sept. 9 for those who spend their summer weekends at Lake Marion. Find them on Facebook for more information. Faith Missionary Baptist Church No. 1, 115 Laurel St., announces: * Sunday — Youth service begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service at 11:30 a.m. Fourth Sunday fellowship will begin at 4 p.m. at Powerhouse Faith Ministry, Lamar. Fellowship Outreach Ministries, 1981 Florence Highway, announces: * Today, Friday and Sunday — Appreciation services for Assistant Pastor Mitchell Boone and Evangelist Charity Boone at 7:30 nightly todayFriday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Speakers: Pastor Raymond Johnson, Pastor Teresa Baxter and Pastor Johnie Gillinan. * Wednesday-Friday, July 6-8, and Sunday, July 10 — Friends and family week at 7:30 nightly Wednesday-Friday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Pastor Billy Smith will speak. Free Will Baptist PH Church, 971 Boulevard Road, announces: * Sunday, July 3 — Singing with family and friends day at 11 a.m. Next Chapter will provide music. Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5405 Black River Road, Rembert, announces: * Sunday — YWA Ministry annual day at 9 a.m. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Wednesday-Friday, June 29July 1 — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. Stanley Rivers will speak.

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Clinton responds to Trump’s comments on her religion RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Hillary Clinton pushed back against Donald Trump’s questions about her religion and her competence Wednesday, casting him as a candidate with not much else to say about how he’d lead the nation. The last two days, Trump has sought to focus his struggling campaign on Clinton, as Republican leaders have demanded. On Tuesday, in a video clip of his remarks, Trump appeared to suggest the public doesn’t know “anything about Hillary in terms of religion.” Clinton, who has spoken and written about her faith, on Wednesday retorted with a quote from John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. “As we Methodists like to

celebrated at 3 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Lewis Walker Jr. will speak.

CHURCH NEWS Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Saturday — Community Missionary Charitable Organization summer festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters as she takes the stage during a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday.

Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday, July 9 — Summertime REVIVE Conference will be held at 10 a.m. Ed and Patty Garner will speak. Continental breakfast included. Admission is free but a love offering will be received. Also, the new website has been launched and you can find outlines of messages given by the various speakers each month. Visit knittingheartsministry.wordpress. com. Liberty Hill AME Church, 2310 Liberty Hill Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday — Annual 100 men and women in black, red and white program at 3 p.m. The Rev. Sam Livingston will speak. Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 10331 Plowden Mill Road, Alcolu, announces: * Sunday — Women of the Bible program at 3 p.m. Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 7355 Camden Highway, Rembert, announces: * Sunday — The 153rd anniversary of the church will be celebrated during regular service. Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Sunday — Adult choir anniversary program during 10 a.m. worship. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., announces: * Sunday — Men’s Day program at 10 a.m. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Sunday-Friday, July 1 — Vacation Bible School “Surf Shock” 6:30-8:30 nightly. Providence Christian Church, 1100 Dozier Mallett Road, Manning, announces: * Sunday — The eighth anniversary of the church will be

Reid Chapel AME Church, 1008 Dibert St., announces: * Sunday — Homecoming 2016 celebration at 3 p.m. The Rev. Eliza Black will speak. Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 320 W. Fulton St., announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, June 29 — Revival services at 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 nightly Monday-Wednesday. The Rev. Robert Entzminger Sr. will speak on Sunday and the Rev. George P. Windley Jr. will speak Monday-Wednesday. Spring Hill AME Church, 4309 Bill Davis Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday, July 3 — The 117th anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 3 p.m. The

say: do all the good you can for all the people you can in all the ways you can.” Clinton also went after Trump for remarks in which he accused her of being “a world class liar” who personally profited from her tenure at the State Department. “She gets rich making you poor,” Trump said hours earlier during an address in New York. “Think about it. He’s going after me personally because he has no answers on the substance,” Clinton told supporters at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. “So all he can try to do is try to distract us. That’s why he’s attacking my faith.” Both presumptive presidential nominees are attempting to unite their frac-

Rev. Dr. Bennie Colclough will speak. St. Mark 4-B Missionary Baptist Church, 2280 Four Bridges Road, announces: * Friday-Sunday — Men’s conference as follows: 7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. Saturday; and 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Speakers: Bishop Theotis White, Pastor James Goodman, Pastor George P. Windley Jr. and the Rev. Dr. Lamont Burr. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday, July 10 — The adult choir will celebrate its seventh anniversary at 3 p.m. St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 1715 S. Guignard Drive, announces: * Sunday — Deliverance Choir will celebrate their 45th anni-

tured parties ahead of the nominating conventions. As Trump works to right his campaign from weeks of turmoil and poor fund-raising, Clinton was addressing her own challenge: drawing the supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sanders has not endorsed Clinton. On Wednesday, he allowed that it’s apparent he will not be the party’s nominee. On Capitol Hill, Democrats nudged Sanders to go further. “I know he knows what’s at stake,” said House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California. “Two words: Donald Trump.” Added Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, “I would love to see Mr. Sanders endorse. Go all in.”

versary at 3 p.m. with special guests Palmetto Singers and other groups. Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Granby Lane, Summerton, announces: * Sunday, July 3 — Homecoming celebration. There will only be one worship service for Homecoming. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by devotional service at 9:45 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad St. Ext., announces: * Friday, July 22 — One night of glory at 7 p.m. Apostle Anterral Taylor will speak. * Saturday, July 23 — Community give back event from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium at Hillcrest Middle School. Event will feature fun activities, clothing giveaway, school supplies (while they last) and more.

Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 Fulton St. • Sumter, South Carolina • 803-775-8054

ANNUAL REVIVAL SERVICES BEGIN Sunday, June 26, 2016 • 10:00 AM Speaker will be Reverend Robert Entzminger, Pastor of Taylor Chapel Church, Columbia, SC. Monday June 27, 2016 – Wednesday June 29, 2016 7:00 p.m. Nightly

Evangelist for the Three Nights Service is Reverend George P. Windley, Jr., Pastor of First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter, South Carolina

VISITING CHURCHES Monday, June 27, 2016 • 7:00 p.m. Jehovah Missionary Baptist • Mulberry Missionary Baptist • St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Olden Chapel UME • First Baptist Missionary • Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 • 7:00 p.m. Bethelhem Missionary Baptist • Fourth Cross Road Baptist • Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Canaan Missionary Baptist • Walker Avenue Church of God • New Bethel Missionary Baptist Enon Missionary Baptist

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Grace answers the difficult questions

y young son is at an age where he asks theological questions for which the answer is slightly above his understanding and thus very difficult to answer in a way that is both within his cognitive grasp and also beholding to the tenets of our faith. For example, here’s a question he recently posed at 6:15 a.m. shortly after waking me: “What color T-shirt does God wear?” How do I answer this, I asked myself. If I tell him that God doesn’t wear T-shirts, he will think God runs around sans clothes, an activity my husband and I have told him was wrong after my son developed a habit of doffing his clothes in public places. So what color is most representative of an omnipotent, omniscient being? Dazzling white? God created the spectrum of color — would he then limit himself to just white? Would God even wear a Tshirt or does he dress up to order the events of the world? For some unknown reason, I personally have always pictured God wearing a longsleeve button down. “Blue, son,” I eventually said. “I think God wears a blue Tshirt.”

There are questions about faith and spirituality to which we will never have answers, and there are groups of peoFaith Matters ple who use JAMIE H. this fact to discredit the WILSON whole arena of spiritual belief. Some of these questions are rhetorical and often silly; one popular one being “Could God create a rock so heavy He couldn’t lift it?” Other questions hit closer to home: “How could a loving God let this happen?” It’s the latter question that compels us to deepen our understanding of faith, particularly why God allows certain events to occur. Recent headlines tell of death and destruction, and it causes us to question the logic of God. The main issue, I think, is that there is no one catchall answer that speaks to every situation. God’s purposes for allowing trials or tragedies are different in every case. There is one truth we can claim, one promise that will prevail: grace wins. That no matter the devasta-

tion, the hatred, the indifference, God’s grace is bigger. Humanity can plumb the depths of depravity, and God’s grace will still be deeper. Perhaps the best person to speak on God’s grace in the midst of trouble was a Biblical character whose name is synonymous with suffering. Certainly, Job had reason to question his trust in God and he did, lobbing question after question at God, who claimed to love him. Job begging for some justification as to why bad things were happening to him. After enduring personal tragedy and public ridicule, Job came away with a renewed trust in God. “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last.” (Job 19:25, NLT) It’s difficult to adopt this mentality, especially when a problem is staring us in the face, but it’s important to know that whatever happens, God’s grace is there. I don’t know what color God’s T-shirt is, and I don’t know why bad things happen; but I do know that my Redeemer lives and that the grace he lavishes upon those he loves will prevail in the end.

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Church Directory Adventist Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist 103 N Pike West 775-4455 Pastor Harry Robinson Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org

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Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 West Fulton Street 803-775-8054 Sun. School 9:00 am Praise Worship 9:55 am Worship 10:00 am

Saturday: 6:00 pm Sun. 9:15 - 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm (in Spanish) Confession: Sat. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Church of Christ Plaza Church of Christ 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Stewart Schnur cell 361-8449 Sunday School: 10 am Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Wed. Bible Class: 7 pm

Baptist - Southern Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm

Wayman Chapel AME Church 160 N Kings Hwy • 803-494-3686 www.waymanchapelame.com Reverend Dr. Dennis W. Broughton, Jr. Church School 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Wed. Bible Study 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm

Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm

Anglican Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am

Shaw Heights Baptist Church 2030 Peach Orchard Rd. • 499-4997 Rev. Robert White, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship:11 am & 6 pm Bible School June 20th - 25th 6:00 - 8:30 PM 4 year old & up

Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass

Interdenominational City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

Assembly of God Catholic - Roman First Assembly of God 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 www.sumterﬁrstag.org Jason Banar, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

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The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Parochial Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:00 and 12:00 Noon Confession: Sat. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Catholic Community of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church Sumter, St. Jude Site 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 Marion H Newton, Pastor www.stjudesumtersc.org Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM

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Lutheran - ELCA St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am Holy Communion: 12:00 pm

Lutheran - NALC Immanuel Lutheran Church 140 Poinsett Drive 803-883-1049 • 803-774-2380 Pastor Gary Blobaum Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Wed Bible Class: 7:00 pm

Methodist - United Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 Dr. Webb Belangia, Reverend Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Contemporary 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 St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. Larry Brown Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 11:00 am Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Blended Service 8:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am trinityumcsumter.org

Non-Denominational Abundant Life Kingdom Ministries 301 Crosswell Drive, Sumter Pastor Dion E. Price 803-468-1567 Sunday Morning 10:00 am

1st & 3rd Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Sat. 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer

Presbyterian - ARP Lemira Presbyterian Church 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 Pastor Dan Rowton Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am

Christ Community Church(CCC) 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter www.cccsumter.com 803-905-7850 Sun. Worship 10:00 am (Patriot Hall) 135 Haynsworth Street First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Greater St. Paul Church 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Founder Bishop W.T. English Sunday School - 10:30 am Worship - 11:30 am Evangelistic Service 6:30 pm Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm

(803) 773-3814 • info@fpcsumter.org Rev. Jim Burton Sunday School (classes for all ages) 9:30 a.m. Hospitality & Fellowship (Fellowship Hall) 10:10 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Youth (West Center) 5:00 p.m.

Presbyterian PCA Westminster Presbyterian Church 230 Alice Dr., Sumter 803-773-7235 Pastor Stuart Mizelle Sunday School 9:15 am Worship Service 10:30 am

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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

First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.)

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Pentecostal First United Penecostal Church 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Pastor Theron Smith Sunday Service: 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 S. Paul Howell, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: 7:00 pm

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Manning to turn Red, White and Blue BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com

ity of Manning will host its third annual Red, White and Blue Celebration on Friday, July 1. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the the city's municipal parking lot on the corner of Church and Boyce streets. Last year's event attracted about 2,000 people from Clarendon County and surrounding areas. Manning Mayor Julia A. Nelson said the event will include food, vendors, live music, balloon artists and face painting for children. A fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. "This event allows everyone in the county and surrounding areas to come together as a community and to celebrate Independence Day," Nelson said. The Company Band from North Carolina will provide the musical entertainment along with local bands. Tropical Paradise, a locally owned food truck, is one of the local vendors that will be serving food at the event, every-

thing from polish sausage to Philly cheesesteaks, funnel cakes and fresh-squeezed lemonade. "For the longest time, people in the community didn't have anywhere to go for Fourth of July," said Sharon ThamesSimms, owner of Tropical Paradise. "This offers a great event for everyone to come together." Open Heart Ministries - First Servants Church of Manning will have a food tent set up in which it will give out watermelons, snow cones and popcorn. "This event allows for the community to collectively come together and for people to enjoy themselves in a fun, festive atmosphere," said Ervin Davis, city council member and pastor of the church. Todd Ham, of Todd's Twisted Balloons, will be making balloon animals and various twisted balloon sculptures at the event, free of charge. The event is made possible through donations from local businesses and individuals. For more information or for those interested in sponsoring the event, contact Manning City Hall at (803) 435-8477.

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Brian Gamble, a coach with the Clarendon Dixie Boys 14 and Under team, above, gets ready to be dunked as part of a fundraiser for the team at last year’s Red, White and Blue Celebration in downtown Manning. Below, members of “Let’s Move Manning” perform Zumba at last year’s celebration.

Gavin Mathis of Manning, left, gets ready to throw a baseball to dunk his father Jamie Mathis at the City of Manning’s Red, White and Blue Celebration last year in downtown Manning.

Manning Police Department Patrolman Earnest Miller with his daughter, Kai, 5, are seen at the City of Manning’s Red, White and Blue Celebration, at last year’s celebration in downtown Manning.

Clarendon School District 2 appoints new board member BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Clarendon County Board of Education has appointed Linda P. Lemon to the Clarendon School District 2 Board of Trustees. Clarendon 2 includes public schools in the City of Manning. Lemon, 59, will be replacing the seat of Dory Corbett, who LEMON chose not to seek reappointment, according to George A. Wilson, chairman of the county board. Corbett served on the board since 2008 and most recently served as the board's chairwoman. Clarendon County's Board of Education nine-member board appoints all Clarendon 2 members. Lemon was selected for the

position from six applicants, Wilson said. Clarendon 2 board members serve three-year terms. "Mrs. Lemon has a passion for education and wants to do whatever she can to help the school district," Wilson said. "Her management skills make her a good leader." Lemon serves as human resources director for Clarendon County. She is a native of Queens, New York, and has lived in South Carolina since 1978

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Lemon previously served on the Harvin Clarendon County Library Board and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, a sorority of collegeeducated women dedicated to public service. She also serves as church clerk at Mount Zero Missionary Baptist Church in Paxville. Lemon said she made the decision to apply to the school board because she wants to make a difference in children's lives. "I would like to help pro-

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Manning City Council approves budget Taxes will not go up for 2017 BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Manning City Council voted not to raise taxes for fiscal year 2017 at council’s meeting Monday night. Council had the option of increasing taxes by 0.012 percent but chose not to make that increase, said City Administrator Scott Tanner. Council approved third reading of the budget, which comes out to a total of $7.69 million, an increase of about $300,000, from last year. The total capital approved is $204,773 for one-time expenditures for the capital budget: • Mill Street pole relocation, Mill Street Enhancement Project (matching portion of grant) — $60,000; • Additional vehicle for city, $40,000; • New police car, $41,000; • Payment for fire department building expansion, $41,773 (annual fee city has to pay back for U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Devel-

opment loan); and • Roof for public safety building, $22,000. Tanner said residents on city water and wastewater will not see an increase for those services. There will be an increase in zoning application fees from $55 to $75. The budget includes $12,000 allocated for a retail development initiative. The initiative includes paying for consulting services for city and county to recruit and sustain small retail development; $15,000 for comprehensive plan updates; and $20,000 for recreation for park projects. Tanner gave an update on a $21 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade. It is a three-phase, three-year project. Tanner said the city is waiting to bid Phase 3, which will be bid in the fall. The expanded wastewater treatment plant will double its capacity from 2.5 million to 5 million gallons per day. Council also:

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A few of the players and coaches of Laurence Manning Academy baseball’s team receive a certificate of recognition for winning South Carolina Independent School Association state championship in May. • Appointed Beatrice Simon to municipal election commission; • Reappointed Louise Murray to planning commission; • Reappointed James Zimmerman to zoning board of adjustment and

appeal; and • Recognized Laurence Manning Academy’s baseball and softball teams for winning the South Carolina Independent School Association’s state championships in May.

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chokes — tend to be rich in vitamin C, calcium and potassium as well as dietary fiber. Cauliflower and broccoli also offer cancer-fighting compounds. Seeds and pods are the parts of plants that store energy. Snap beans, lima beans, peas and sweet corn have more protein than other vegetables and also contain more carbohydrates than do leafy, stalk or flower vegetables. When the vegetables are immature or freshly picked, carbohydrates are in the form of sugars — now with time after harvesting — these sugars turn to starch. The B vitamins and the minerals zinc, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron are also nutritional bonuses for these foods.

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Roots, bulbs and tubers — grow underground and act as nutrient storehouses. Onions, turnips, potatoes, beets, carrots, radishes and parsnips are the satisfying foods. However, in some cases such as beets and onions, the tops of the plant (beet greens and scallions) are richer in vitamins and minerals than the roots or bulbs. Because of their high starch content, some of these vegetables are higher in calories than most of their aboveground counterparts. Keep in mind that some of them can act like simple sugars, which means that they can trigger rapid rises in blood sugar and insulin. Potatoes and good sources

of vitamin C and potassium; both sweet potatoes and carrots contain abundant amounts of beta carotene; radishes and turnips are good sources of fiber and vitamin C; and a number of studies suggest that onions and garlic may lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Fruit vegetables — which include eggplants, squash, peppers, and tomatoes, are the pulpy, seed-bearing bodies of the plants on which they grow. Technically speaking, these are fruits rather than vegetables (because the fleshy part of the plant contains seeds), but we use them like vegetables and refer to them as such. They offer flavor and texture and are very useful as seasoning and accent.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

SUMMONS AND NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 16-CP-14-00148 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON Simone Simmons, Plaintiff, -vSandra S. Green, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT: Sandra S. Green YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint for damages in an automobile accident, the original of which has been filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County, on the 31st day of March, 2016, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and

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to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff, John D. Clark at the Clark Law Firm L.L.C., at Post Office Drawer 880, 22 E. Liberty Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29151-0880, within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time stated, Plaintiff will move for an Order declaring you, the Defendant in default on the ground that Defendant failed to timely answer or otherwise submit responsive pleadings to the Complaint filed with this Court on March 31, 2016. In addition, the Plaintiff will seek the relief requested in the Complaint previously filed in this matter. John D. Clark, Esquire Sharon B. Clark, Esquire Attorneys for Plaintiff 22 East Liberty Street P.O. Drawer 880 Sumter, SC 29151

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Trustees say hike in Social Security meager WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security beneficiaries can expect only a meager increase in monthly payments next year, the trustees who oversee the massive retirement and disability program said Wednesday. Meanwhile, Medicare’s finances have worsened since last year, according to the trustees’ annual report. The projected 0.2 percent increase in Social Security payments would come a year after beneficiaries received no increase. By law, increases are based on a government measure of inflation, which has been low. More than 60 million retirees, disabled workers, spouses and surviving children receive Social Security benefits. The average monthly payment is about $1,232, so the average increase would be a little less than $2.50, enough to buy a gallon of gasoline in

Nearly 1 in 3 on Medicare receive opioids CHICAGO (AP) — Nearly 12 million Medicare beneficiaries received at least one prescription for an opioid painkiller last year at a cost of $4.1 billion, according to a federal report that shows how common the addictive drugs are in many older Americans’ medicine cabinets. With an overdose epidemic worsening, nearly one-third of Medicare beneficiaries received at least one prescription for commonly abused opioids such as OxyContin and fentanyl in 2015. Those who did received an average of five such prescriptions or refills, according to the report from the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “We are concerned about the high spending and the number of people receiving opioids,” said Miriam Anderson, who led the study, which was released Wednesday. “This raises concerns about abuse. This is a serious problem facing our country.” Among all ages, there were nearly 19,000 fatal overdoses on prescription opioids in 2014, which was the most on record and the last year for which that data set was available. The magnitude of opioid use among seniors is “astounding,” said Frederic Blow, who directs addiction research at University of Michigan’s medical school and was not involved in the study. “It’s not just a young person’s problem,” Blow said. Overdose risk for older Americans is heightened by medication interactions and alcohol. Addiction is also a risk and doctors should help patients consider alternatives for chronic pain, such as meditation, yoga, walking and weight loss, which allow patients to minimize opioid use. The leading opioids taken by Medicare patients were OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, fentanyl or their generic equivalents, Anderson said. “In fact, there were about 40 million prescriptions for these drugs last year,” she said. “That’s enough to give one to every Medicare beneficiary in the country.” In February testimony on opioid use among seniors to Congress, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Deputy Administrator Sean Cavanaugh said the agency “is aware of potential fraud at the prescriber and pharmacy levels through ‘pill mill’ schemes.” Medicare is reviewing the report closely, spokesman Aaron Albright said. The agency has had a monitoring system since 2013 that provides quarterly reports to Part D plan sponsors on high-risk beneficiaries who may be overusing commonly abused drugs. The system flagged 15,651 beneficiaries last year as potential problem drug users. In 2017, the federal government will bar payment for prescriptions written by doctors who are not enrolled in Medicare.

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most U.S. markets. Social Security’s trust funds are projected to run dry in 2034, which is unchanged from a year ago. If that happens, Social Security would collect only enough in payroll taxes to pay 79 percent of benefits. The trust fund that supports Medi-

care is now projected to run out of money in 2028 — two years earlier than projected last year. If that happens, Medicare’s fund for inpatient care would only be able to pay 87 percent of projected costs. “Lawmakers should address these financial challenges as soon as possi-

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COMMENTARY

Trump’s pivot to Damascus I

f you turned on cable TV news Monday, chances are good that you caught Corey Lewandowski fibbing that he doesn’t have a clue why Donald Trump fired him as his campaign manager. Of course he knows. In a series of interviews on several shows, Lewandowski dodged every question, including from CNN’s Dana Bash whether Trump’s daughter Kathleen Ivanka and Parker her husband had anything to do with his dismissal. Tensions among them were wellknown to campaign followers, but Lewandowski shrugged off such concerns as typical of all campaigns. No doubt. But Lewandowski was a special case — he looked and acted more like a bodyguard/ bouncer than a campaign manager. At one Trump event, he was accused of assaulting a female reporter. On Monday night, however, there was no evidence of the tough guy. Rather, Lewandowski portrayed a humble, thoughtful, soft-spoken, gee-whiz guy who only wants to do the right thing for his country and get Trump elected. Naturally, people wondered: How big is his golden parachute? And speculators wagered: He must have signed a confidentiality agreement. This is highly probable. Usually, when high-profile employees are escorted from the building, as Lewandowski was, they tend to leave with two things: a check and a promise never to speak ill of the company. And Trump is the company. There’s no disagreement that Lewandowski had become a liability. His brash style, which reflected that of his employer, rubbed many the wrong way. Moreover, Trump’s campaign is in dire straits. His poll numbers are slipping and are below any candidate’s, Democrat or Republican, in the past three election cycles. Adding to his travails, Trump’s campaign cupboard is relatively bare with just $1.3 million compared to Hillary Clinton’s $42 million. Something had to change, and somebody had to take the fall. Or so the obvious theories have gone. Another plausible theory is far more cynical and seems more Trumpian. It wasn’t money or campaign discord — at least not exclusively — that got Lew the boot. He was fired as a sacrifice to one of the few constituencies Trump hasn’t thus far insulted directly — and one he desperately needs — evangelical Christians. Could it be mere coincidence that just one day later — on Tuesday — Trump was scheduled to meet in New

York with a congregation of about 900 Christian leaders to sort things out in advance of likely endorsements? That’s a rhetorical question. Those gathered wanted to know more about the “real” Trump, to find a way to support him, despite his unChristian behaviors and attitudes. And Trump’s purpose was to assure them that he’s really a good guy who loves the Lord, “believe me,” and just wants to make America great again. The meeting was closed to media, especially The Washington Post, which Trump has banished from all events. It seems he doesn’t like the way the paper is covering him. Richard Nixon felt the same way. But one imagines that his metamorphosis mirrors Lewandowski’s. Remember Lewandowski, the humble, softspoken, gee-whiz-I-just-lovemy-country fellow? Just add “and-Jesus” after “country,” and you’ll have a fair idea of how a new, improved Trump might appear. Not so much presidential as born-again. This is how I imagine Trump’s handling of the meeting: “Look, I never meant any of those things I said, not really. Sure, we need to secure our borders and be smarter about immigration, but this doesn’t mean I dislike Mexicans or think they’re rapists, even though, I assume, some of them are. “I just get carried away sometimes because I’m so passionate about making this country great again. God willing. Plus, to be perfectly honest, I was getting some really bad advice from my campaign manager, and that’s why I had to let him go.” Ba-da-bing. Lewandowski, not Trump, was the problem all along, you see. He told Trump to act like a raging, misogynistic, xenophobic, racist. Cleansed of Lewandowski’s influence, he’s liberated to be his presidential self. And, in this new light, the evangelical community can justify supporting this unlikely bearer of civilization’s torch. Christians love the penitent sinner who has sought forgiveness and been reborn. Not all will buy Trump’s reinvention, no matter what sort of incantations transpired Tuesday. Indeed, just across town on the same evening, another group of faith leaders gathered for dinner with members of “Better for America,” a new organization aimed at finding and funding an alternative to Trump and Hillary Clinton. Barring divine intervention, they’re probably too late. Then again, miracles can happen. A penitent, born-again Trump would certainly be one. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. © 2016, Washington Post Writers Group

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Republicans: Save your party

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here’s an old adage about a vat of wine standing next to a vat of sewage. Add a cup of wine to the sewage, and it is still sewage. But add a cup of sewage to the wine, and it is no longer wine but sewage. Is this what Donald Trump has done to our politics?” — Martha Bayles, in the Claremont Review of Books Yes, as Republicans should remember when their convention opens in less than a month, on the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s disparagement of John McCain as unheroic because he was “captured.” McCain was captured (with a broken leg and two broken arms) when North Vietnamese shot down his plane. He chose extra years of torture, refusing to leave when his torturers wanted to release him because he was an admiral’s son. Trump says, however, that he, too, has been “very brave” by ignoring the danger of venereal disease during his sexual adventures: “It is a dangerous world out there — it’s scary, like Vietnam. Sort of like the Vietnam era. It is my personal Vietnam; I feel like a great and very brave soldier.” He was serious; irony is not in this narcissist’s repertoire. And there is a reason why Britain’s staid Economist magazine refers to Trump’s “look of a roue gone to seed.” “Every republic,” writes Charles Kesler, professor of government at Claremont McKenna College, “eventually faces what might be called the Weimar problem.” It arrives when a nation’s civic culture has become so debased that the nation no longer has “the virtues necessary to sustain republican government.” Do not dwell on what came after the Weimar republic. But do consider the sufficiency of virtue that

COMMENTARY the Constitution’s Framers presupposed. Kesler recalls that James Madison’s notes on the Constitutional Convention contain this from the July 17, 1787, debate on the proGeorge posal to Will have presidents chosen by Congress: Rather than making the president a “creature of the legislature,” Gouverneur Morris favored election by the people. Rejecting the criticism that the people will be “uninformed,” he said: “They will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character or services; some man ... of continental reputation.” In Trump, Republicans have someone whose reputation is continental only in being broadly known. He illustrates Daniel Boorstin’s definition of a celebrity as someone well-known for his well-knownness. It will be wonderful if Trump tries to translate notoriety into fulfillment of his vow — as carefully considered as anything else about his candidacy — to carry New York and California. He should be taunted into putting his meager campaign funds where his ample mouth is. Every dime or day he squanders on those states will contribute to a redemptive outcome, a defeat so humiliating — so continental — that even Republicans will be edified by it. Trump’s campaign has less cash ($1.3 million) than some congressional candidates have, so Republican donors have never been more important than they are at this moment. They can save their party by not aiding its nominee. Events already have

called his bluff about funding himself and thereby being uniquely his own man. His wealth is insufficient. Only he knows what he is hiding by being the first presidential nominee in two generations not to release his tax returns. It is reasonable to assume that the returns would refute many of his assertions about his net worth, his charitableness and his supposed business wizardry. They might also reveal some awkwardly small tax payments. If his fear of speculation about his secrecy becomes greater than his fear of embarrassment from what he is being secretive about, he will release the returns. He should attach to them a copy of his University of Pennsylvania transcript to confirm his claim that he got the “highest grades possible.” There are skeptics. Various Republican moral contortionists continue their semantic somersaults about “supporting” but not “endorsing” Trump. In Cleveland, they will point him toward the highest elective office in a country they profess to love but that he calls “a hellhole.” When asked in a 1990 “Playboy” interview about his historical role models, he mentioned Winston Churchill but enthused about others who led “the ultimate life:” “I’ve always thought that Louis B. Mayer led the ultimate life, that Flo Ziegfeld led the ultimate life, that men like Darryl Zanuck and Harry Cohn did some creative and beautiful things. The ultimate job for me would have been running MGM in the ’30s and ’40s — pre-television.” Yes, that job, not the one he seeks. George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost. com. © 2016, Washington Post Writers Group

LETTER TO THE EDITOR UNCLE SAYS PRIVILEGE TO KNOW BAKER, HE WOULD MAKE BEST CORONER In regards to the June 28 runoff election for the Sumter County Coroner’s office, I am asking for your vote for Robbie Baker of Sumter County. Robbie Baker is my brother Bobby’s oldest son. He and my son, Artie, have not only been cousins, but also very close friends. I have had the privileged to watch Robbie closely through his progression in life from childhood through adulthood.

Robbie is a very hard-working person in whatever he undertakes. He has proudly and diligently served the Sumter County community for more than 30 years in several capacities, including sheriff’s office and as emergency management director. I urge you to consider voting for Robbie Baker on June 28, and help to make Sumter County a better place to live. ART BAKER Retired USC Athletic Department Blythewood

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THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

AROUND TOWN 968-4173 or the Richards’ Dennis Thompson will presat (803) 773-6700. ent southern country gospel Hear some good southern country gospel concerts as follows: 6-8 The Sumter Chapter of the music this weekend p.m. Friday, June 24, at National Federation of the Country Music Barn, 3330 Blind of South Carolina U.S. 15 South; 9:30 a.m.-1 will meet at 7 p.m. on p.m. Saturday, June 25, Tuesday, July 12, at ShiSumter County Flea Marloh-Randolph Manor, 125 ket, 2205 Myrtle Beach W. Bartlette St. Mariann Highway; 6 p.m. Saturday, Frye, wellness ambassaJune 25, Unity Baptist dor for Rite Aid, will Church, 4000 U.S. 15 South; speak. The spotlight will 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, June shine on Alexus Blanding 26, Palmetto Towers, 1150 and the associate memS. Pike West; and 6 p.m. ber is Glenda Bossard. Sunday, Liberty Freewill Transportation provided Baptist Church, 2761 Libwithin their mileage area. erty Road, Manning. There If you know a blind perwill be an opportunity to son, contact Debra Canty, purchase CD’s and a love chapter president, at offering will be collected (803) 775-5792 or debra. at each concert. canty@frontier.com. The Lincoln High School Lincoln High School PreserPreservation Alumni Associvation Alumni Association ation will meet at 4 p.m. will hold a “Shoe Rally and on Sunday, June 26, at the Wine Sip” at 4 p.m. on SunLincoln High School cafeday, July 17, at the Lincoln teria, Council Street. LinHigh School cafeteria, colnites, friends and comCouncil Street. Requested munity members are indonation amount is your vited. Call James L. Green shoe size in dollars. There at (803) 968-4173. will be refreshments, music and more. Men and VFW Post 10813 will hold a women are needed to “Wine, Cheese, Music and model their shoes. For inmore ...” event from 5 to 9 formation, call (803) 773p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 6700 or (803) 968-4173. at 610 Manning Ave. Call (803) 773-6700 for more inThe Sumter County Prevenformation. tion Team will sponsor a “Parents Accessing ResourcThe Sumter Branch NAACP es 4 Kids” (PARK) event will meet at 5 p.m. on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, at WaySaturday, Aug. 6, at Summan Chapel AME Church, ter High School, 2580 Mc160 N. Kings Highway. Crays Mill Road. The purRepresentative Joe Neal pose of this awareness will give legislative upevent is to provide infordates. mation on available comThe Campbell Soup friends munity resources to parlunch group will meet at ents of youth ages 0-18 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, years old in Sumter CounJuly 2, at Golden Corral. ty. Lincoln High School PreserEdmunds High School Class vation Alumni Association of 1966 will hold its 50th will sponsor its “Third Annureunion on Saturday, Sept. al Alumni and Friends Re24, at the Sumter County union Picnic” from noon Museum. Cost is $30 for until 6 p.m. on Monday, singles, $60 for couples. July 4, at the Lincoln High Kent Mims and Coty CuttiSchool gymnasium, Counno are organizing a golf cil Street. There will be outing for the afternoon food, a disc jockey, an of Friday, Sept. 23. For oldies dance contest, more information, call games and more. Come Myra Moore Wilt at (803) out and enjoy the fun. Call 491-4624. James L. Green at (803)

PUBLIC AGENDA SUMTER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Today, 7:30 a.m., Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 32 E. Calhoun St.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, June 27, 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. For special accommodations, call (803) 9340396, extension 103.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take on a EUGENIA LAST physical challenge that will boost your confidence and enthusiasm. Interacting with people with a different point of view than you will help you assess your next move and figure out what you need to be successful.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotions will flare up if you aren’t willing to listen. Decide what’s important to you and head in that direction. Getting rid of items you no longer use will be liberating and allow you to make physical changes to enhance your appearance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Show greater consistency in what you do and say, and you will find it easier to make an important decision. Keep a steady pace. Your common sense and network of supporters will help lead to victory. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Show some stability. Stick to your plans and follow through if you make a promise to someone. Show enthusiasm when helping relatives and you will help them be less dependent on you. Don’t overspend or give in to emotional ultimatums. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make a change, but get the approval of those affected by your decisions before you begin. You’ll feel less stress knowing you have been fair and taken others’ concerns into consideration. Offering an incentive will help you gain support. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A productive start to your day will pay off. Ambitious projects coupled with a healthy diet and regular exercise will add to your success as well as your health. A suggestion

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will change the way you think. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make a point to learn something new or to discuss a concern you have with the way someone is treating you. A playful approach to love will help smooth things over. Don’t wait for others to come to you -- make the first move.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make personal improvements. Call on people who are qualified to help you make a decision that will help you address a health concern. Don’t be too proud to ask for guidance. Romance will enhance your personal life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get your facts straight before you make an assumption. Acting on hearsay will make you look bad. Rely on past experiences to guide you in making the right choice. Don’t share your personal or financial affairs with anyone. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look for a good way to make your money work for you. Invest in the way you look or the skills you have. Offering your very best will impress others and put you in a good position to move ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let anger take over. Use your energy wisely and make progress with matters concerning the domestic changes you want to make. Consider the moves you have made in the past and whether a similar change is in your best interests now. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Being with family, friends or those who motivate you will lead to permanent changes. A new look or place to live will give you the inspiration you need to follow through with your plans and reach your goals.

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Bound for the Big Apple Chicago trades former MVP, first overall pick Rose to New York Knicks in 5-player deal

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Lakewood point guard signs with Highland By DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Jarvis Johnson has never been to the state of Kansas before, but that’s where he’s planning on spending at least the next two years of his life starting in just a few short weeks. Johnson, the point guard for Lakewood High School, has signed to play collegiately with Highland Community College in Highland, Kan. “I’ve always wanted to play basketball at the next level Johnson since I was in the sixth grade,” Johnson said. “I was on a national championship AAU team (out of Columbia), and that’s when I felt like I could do this.” Highland is a member of the 19-school Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference, one of the top junior college conference in the country. The Scotties were 15-16 last season. Highland and several other JUCOs found out about Johnson through Bret Swanson, who has been running a recruiting service for the past 17 years called Swanny’s Roundball Review out of Pawleys Island, according to Lakewood head coach Bryan Brown.

see JOHNSON, Page B2

local RACING The Associated Press

The New York Knicks acquired Derrick Rose (1) from Chicago on Tuesday in a blockbuster deal. The Knicks are sending center Robin Lopez and guards Jose Calderon and Jerian Grant to Chicago and are getting back Rose along with guard Justin Holiday and a 2017 second-round pick.

By BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press NEW YORK — Derrick Rose was once writing a great NBA story, the hometown kid leading the Chicago Bulls to their greatest heights since Michael Jordan. Then injuries set in, and Rose may never again play at that dazzling level. The player he is now could still be an upgrade for the New York Knicks. The Knicks acquired Rose from the Bulls on Wednesday, hoping the former NBA MVP can be their answer at point guard. New coach Jeff Hornacek said recently the Knicks needed a point guard and Rose was one of the NBA’s best before multiple knee injuries slowed the former No. 1 pick’s career. He played in 66 games last season, his

most in five years, and averaged 16.4 points. “This is an exciting day for New York and our fans,” Hornacek said in a statement. “Derrick is one of the top point guards in the NBA who is playoff battle-tested. He adds a whole new dynamic to our roster and immediately elevates our backcourt.” New York sent center Robin Lopez and guards Jose Calderon and Jerian Grant to the Bulls in the deal. The Knicks also received guard Justin Holiday and a 2017 second-round pick, and waived point guard Tony Wroten. Rose, 27, struggled just to get on the court over the last four years, and the Bulls dealt him on the eve of the NBA draft with a year left on his contract. “Derrick has meant a lot to this organization and to this city and to this team and has had to overcome a

lot over the years with all the injuries to get back to the point he was,” Bulls general manager Gar Forman said. “But in putting our plan together, we felt as a first step this really made sense for us.” After missing the playoffs in a disappointing first season under Fred Hoiberg, the Bulls decided to move on without the player they selected with the top pick in the 2008 draft. It seemed a perfect fit when Rose carried Chicago to the top of the Eastern Conference in the 2010-11 regular season, earning MVP honors and leading the franchise to success it hadn’t enjoyed since Jordan took the Bulls to their last of six titles in 1998 — when they were coached by current Knicks President of Basketball Operations Phil Jackson.

see ROSE, Page B3

College World Series

Baker helps Texas Christian top Chanticleers 6-1 By ERIC OLSON The Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. — Luken Baker is showing no signs of cooling off at the College World Series. TCU’s freshman star homered to right in his first time at bat to start the Horned Frogs off in a 6-1 victory over Coastal Carolina on Tuesday night that put them within one win of next week’s finals. On Sunday, Baker won the Frogs’ CWS opener against Texas Tech with a ninth-inning homer to left. “I got a fastball up and away I could handle and put a good swing on it, and I was a little more excited for this one than a few of the ones I’ve had in the past because it was my first oppositefield one,” Baker said. The Big 12 freshman of the year singled in his other two at-bats. He has hit seven of his 11 homers in the last 13 games and is 29 of 52 (.558) over that stretch.

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Coastal Carolina’s Matt Beaird puts down a sacrifice bunt during the Chanticleers’ 6-1 see CWS, Page B3 loss to TCU on Tuesday in Omaha, Neb.

Shealy earns Brian Prescott Memorial win BY CODY TRUETT Special To The Sumter Item Sumter Speedway hosted its first Brian Prescott Memorial Super Street race this past weekend and Drew Shealy took home the victory. Shealy started the feature from the front row after posting a blistering pace in his qualifying session. As the green flag flew, Shealy shot into the lead with Justin Timmons and Dusty Collins in tow. Robbie Disher slid high in the exit of turn four and slapped the wall, bringing out a quick caution and ending Disher’s night. As racing resumed, Shealy again shot into the lead with Collins on his tail. Ken Appleton worked his way to third with Adam Hill and Jason Potts battling hard for fourth. Caution after caution, Shealy remained up front with little to no challenges from the rest of the field. As the white flag came out, Shealy continued to dominate and came around to take the checkered flag and the win. Collins settled for a secondplace finish in his first trip to Sumter Speedway with Jason Potts third and Ken Appleton fourth. Appleton also picked up the Hard Charger award from Jerry Knights towing for his efforts. Kevin Turner was fifth, Justin Timmons sixth and Adam Hill seventh. Jerry Knight was eighth followed byClay Sims and Ryan Winn. Garrett Williams picked up an impressive win in the extreme 4 division. Bubba Johnson led the early stages of the race, but quickly found himself being pressured by both Williams and Chelsea L’Huillier. Williams made his way around Johnson and cruised on for the win.

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Atlanta’s John Gant pitches against Miami during the Braves’ 3-0 loss on Wednesday in Miami.

Rough inning for Gant decisive in Braves’ loss By STEVEN WINE The Associated Press

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins combated John Gant’s odd windup by making him pitch from the stretch. Atlanta’s right-hander gave up five consecutive hits and three runs to start the second inning, which proved decisive in a 3-0 loss to Miami on Wednesday, ending the Braves’ six-game winning streak. The Marlins got their first look at Gant (1-2), who high-steps once with his

left leg before starting into his windup. “It’s a little different,” Miami manager Don Mattingly said. “He’s one of those guys you like to get in the stretch, because it changes things for him.” The Marlins did that in the second, when Marcell Ozuna led off with a stand-up triple. Justin Bour followed with a homer, and an RBI single by Jeff Mathis made it 3-0. “I missed too many spots in that second inning, and I paid for it,” Gant said. The right-hander regrouped to retired 12 in a row, and went 5 2/3 innings.

TODAY 5:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour BMW International Open First Round from Pulheim, Germany (GOLF). 9:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour BMW International Open First Round from Pulheim, Germany (GOLF). 12:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: San Francisco at Pittsburgh or Seattle at Detroit (MLB NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. – PGA Golf: Quicken Loans National First Round from Bethesda, Md. (GOLF). 3:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Chicago White Sox at Boston (Joined In Progress) (MLB NETWORK). 5 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series East Stafford 150 from Stafford, Conn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Draft from Brooklyn, N.Y. (ESPN). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Mets at Atlanta (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WPUB-FM 102.7). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Miami or New York Mets at Atlanta (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. – International Diving: U.S. Olympic Trials from Indianapolis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – CFL Football: Hamilton at Toronto (ESPNEWS). 8 p.m. – College Baseball: College World Series Game 10 from Omaha, Neb. – Coastal Carolina vs. Texas Tech (ESPN2). 8:30 p.m. – International Gymnastics: U.S. Men’s Olympic Trials from St. Louis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

MLB Standings By The Associated Press

AMERICAN League East Division Baltimore Boston Toronto New York Tampa Bay Central Division Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Chicago Minnesota West Division Texas Seattle Houston Los Angeles Oakland

W L Pct GB 40 30 .571 — 39 31 .557 1 39 34 .534 2½ 34 36 .486 6 31 38 .449 8½ W L Pct GB 40 30 .571 — 38 32 .543 2 36 35 .507 4½ 35 36 .493 5½ 22 48 .314 18 W L Pct GB 46 26 .639 — 36 35 .507 9½ 36 36 .500 10 31 40 .437 14½ 29 41 .414 16

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Reynolds’ homer leads Mets to win NEW YORK — Matt Reynolds snapped a sixth-inning tie with his first major league home run, leading Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Wednesday for a two-game sweep in their World Series rematch.

Yankees 9 Rockies 8 NEW YORK — Starlin Castro hit a gamewinning home run to lead off the bottom of the ninth, and the Yankees rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Wednesday. New York trailed 8-4 going into the seventh, but Carlos Beltran’s three-run homer helped bail out CC. Sabathia after his worst outing of the season.

run homer and Edwin Encarnacion and Troy Tulowitzki added solo shots as the Toronto Blue Jays snapped the Arizona Diamondbacks’ five-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday. With the win, the Blue Jays earned a split of the two-game interleague series. Arizona came into its fifth-ever game in Toronto on an 8-2 run that featured six consecutive road wins.

CARDINALS 7 CUBS 2

Angels 3

CHICAGO — Michael Wacha pitched into the seventh inning for his first win in nearly two months and the St. Louis Cardinals waited out Jake Arrieta before roughing up Chicago’s bullpen in a 7-2 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday.

Astros 2

Brewers 4

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve homered and Marwin Gonzalez’s tiebreaking RBI triple in the eighth inning helped the Houston Astros to their fifth straight win, a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Athletics 2

Blue Jays 5 Diamondbacks 2 TORONTO — Russell Martin hit a three-

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L’Huillier came home second with Jay Kyle third, Brett Siegel fourth and Bret Carter fifth. John Ledwell was sixth with Justin Auton seventh, Scott Carpenter eighth and Bubba Johnson rounded out the field after breaking on the white flag lap. Adam Hill got back on track in the Stock V8 division, picking up his 8th win on the season. Walter Anderson came home second with Cody Truett third, Timmy Kimsey fourth, Joe Cook fifth and Marty Horne sixth. Mark McLeod and Terry Caples put on a show in the crate late model division, swapping the lead multiple times before McLeod finally took over and picked up the win. Caples settled for second with Larry Morse third and David Rourk fourth.

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“Those schools found out about Jarvis and several of them came to work him out,” Brown said. “They all liked him and he just felt like Highland was the best fit for him.” Johnson led the Gators, who finished 20-7 on the season and reached the third round of the 3A state playoffs for the first time in school history, in scoring and assists this past season, averaging 15.2 points and six assists per game. He also averaged a very re-

OAKLAND, Calif. — Scooter Gennett and Kirk Nieuwenhuis homered to back Junior Guerra’s first victory in more than a month, and the Milwaukee Brewers earned a split of their quick two-game interleague series against the Oakland Athletics with a 4-2 win Wednesday. Wire reports

Austin Mintz and Banjo Duke put on a show in the stock 4 division with Mintz picking up the win in preparation for next week’s Monster Mini Feature. Duke settled for a hard fought second with Greg Brew third and Aaron Weed fourth. Preston Padgett was fifth with Casey Bryan sixth, Ashley McHenry seventh and Bubba Kolb eighth. Pete Brew was ninth, Kenny Drew tenth and Tommy Bell eleventh. Brian Welch picked up a hard fought win in the street stock division after battling it out with Britt Williams and Tanner Rodonis. Williams came home second and Rodonis was third. Racing action continues this Saturday night with the Monster Mini Stock Series in town. Gates open at 5pm and racing gets underway at 7 p.m. Grandstand tickets are $15 for adults and pit passes are $25 for adults. Active duty and retired military will be admitted to the grandstands free of charge.

spectable 4.1 rebounds as the team’s point guard. “He really leads out there; he is a true floor general,” Brown said of Johnson. “He has a lot of ability and is just a natural point guard. He handles the ball well, shoots the ball well and can get it into the right player’s hands in the right spot. “He’s really a great student of the game.” Johnson’s obvious goal is to move on to a 4-year school after his eligibility in Highland is done. Of course, he’s shooting for the upper echelon. “I’m hoping to move to a DI (NCAA Division I) school,” he said.

San Diego 10, Baltimore 7 Colorado 8, N.Y. Yankees 4 Arizona 4, Toronto 2 Chicago White Sox 3, Boston 1 Cleveland 6, Tampa Bay 0 Detroit 4, Seattle 2 N.Y. Mets 2, Kansas City 1 Cincinnati 8, Texas 2 Houston 3, L.A. Angels 2 Minnesota 14, Philadelphia 10 Oakland 5, Milwaukee 3

Wednesday’s Games

San Diego (Friedrich 3-2) at Cincinnati (Lamb 1-4), 7:10 p.m. Arizona (Greinke 10-3) at Colorado (Butler 2-4), 8:40 p.m.

Friday’s Games

L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Miami, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. St. Louis at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Philadelphia at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

College WORLD SERIES By The Associated Press NCAA College World Series Glance At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Omaha, Neb. All Times EDT Double Elimination x-if necessary Saturday, June 18 Oklahoma State 1, UC Santa Barbara 0 Arizona 5, Miami 1 Sunday, June 19 TCU 5, Texas Tech 3 Coastal Carolina 2, Florida 1 Monday, June 20 UC Santa Barbara 5, Miami 3, Miami eliminated Oklahoma State 1, Arizona 0 Tuesday, June 21 Texas Tech 3, Florida 2, Florida eliminated TCU 6, Coastal Carolina 1 Wednesday, June 22 Game 9 — UC Santa Barbara (43-19-1) vs. Arizona (45-22), 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23 Game 10 — Texas Tech (47-19) vs. Coastal Carolina (50-17), 8 p.m. Friday, June 24 Game 11 — Oklahoma State (43-20) vs. Game 9 winner, 3 p.m. Game 12 — TCU (49-16) vs. Game 10 winner, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25 x-Game 13 — Oklahoma State vs. Game 9 winner, TBA x-Game 14 — TCU (49-16) vs. Game 10 winner, TBA If only one game is necessary, it will be played at night Championship Series (Best-of-3) Monday, June 27: Pairings TBA, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28: Pairings TBA, 8 p.m. x-Wednesday, June 29: Pairings TBA, 8 p.m.

WNBA standings By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlanta New York Chicago Washington Indiana Connecticut

W L Pct GB 8 4 .667 — 8 4 .667 — 6 7 .462 2½ 6 7 .462 2½ 5 8 .385 3½ 3 10 .231 5½

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Minnesota Los Angeles Dallas Phoenix Seattle San Antonio

W L Pct GB 13 0 1.000 — 11 1 .917 1½ 6 7 .462 7 4 9 .308 9 4 9 .308 9 2 10 .167 10½

Tuesday’s Games

Colorado at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Arizona at Toronto, 4:07 p.m. San Diego at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Seattle at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota 72, Los Angeles 69 Chicago 81, San Antonio 75 Phoenix 90, Dallas 100

Thursday’s Games

Phoenix at Washington, 7 p.m. Chicago at New York, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Connecticut at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Eickhoff 4-9) at Minnesota (Milone 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Seattle (Sampson 0-1) at Detroit, 1:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Shields 2-9) at Boston (Porcello 8-2), 1:35 p.m. Oakland (Graveman 2-6) at L.A. Angels (Lincecum 1-0), 10:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games

Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Boston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Toronto at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Houston at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. St. Louis at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

National League East Division Washington New York Miami Philadelphia Atlanta Central Division Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati West Division San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado Arizona San Diego

W L Pct GB 43 29 .597 — 37 32 .536 4½ 38 34 .528 5 30 42 .417 13 24 47 .338 18½ W L Pct GB 47 22 .681 — 37 33 .529 10½ 34 37 .479 14 31 40 .437 17 28 43 .394 20 W L Pct GB 45 27 .625 — 40 33 .548 5½ 34 36 .486 10 34 39 .466 11½ 30 42 .417 15

Tuesday’s Games

San Diego 10, Baltimore 7 Colorado 8, N.Y. Yankees 4 San Francisco 15, Pittsburgh 4 Arizona 4, Toronto 2 Atlanta 3, Miami 2, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 2, Kansas City 1 Cincinnati 8, Texas 2 St. Louis 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Minnesota 14, Philadelphia 10 Oakland 5, Milwaukee 3 L.A. Dodgers 3, Washington 2

Wednesday’s Games

Miami 3, Atlanta 0 Colorado at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Milwaukee at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Arizona at Toronto, 4:07 p.m. San Diego at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games

San Francisco (Suarez 2-1) at Pittsburgh (Niese 6-4), 12:35 p.m. Philadelphia (Eickhoff 4-9) at Minnesota (Milone 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Lester 9-3) at Miami (Chen 4-2), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Harvey 4-9) at Atlanta (Wisler 3-7), 7:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games

New York at Atlanta, 12 p.m. Indiana at Washington, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s Games

San Antonio at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games

TRANSACTIONS By The Associated Press

BASEBALL American League HOUSTON ASTROS — Signed RHP Forrest Whitley to a minor league contract. SEATTLE MARINERS — Signed RHP Tom Wilhelmsen to a one-year contract. Acquired LHP Wade LeBlanc from Toronto for cash or a player to be named. Transferred LHP Charlie Furbush to the 60-day DL. Optioned RHP Jonathan Aro to Tacoma (PCL). National League NEW YORK METS — Recalled RHP Logan Verrett from Las Vegas (PCL). Optioned INF Ty Kelly to Las Vegas. American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Claimed RHP Cody Scarpetta off waivers from St. Paul. JOPLIN BLASTERS — Announced RHP Winston Abreu signed with Mexico City (Mexican). Released OF Ronnie Richardson. KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed C Brian Erie and C Tyler Moore. LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Released OF Chase Harris. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Released RHP Trevor Bayless. SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed RHP Dylan Thompson. TEXAS AIRHOGS — Signed RHP Tyler Harris. Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed OF Ed Charlton.

FOOTBALL Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed WR Seydou Junior Haidara to the practice roster.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed D Alex Goligoski to a five-year contract. American Hockey League GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Signed F Jack Barre to a one-year contract. ECHL READING ROYALS — Agreed to terms with F Olivier Labelle.

COLLEGE

DEPAUL — Announced men’s basketball F Tommy Hamilton IV was released so he could pursue other opportunities for his senior season. ILLINOIS-SPRINGFIELD — Named Jim Sarra director of athletics. JAMES MADISON — Promoted Taylor Dewey to director of athletics marketing. VANDERBILT — Named Andrea Bigler women’s director of soccer operations and player develop

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Washington’s Marquese Chriss, foreground, may end up being the No. 3 pick in the NBA draft.

By SAMANTHA PELL Associated Press NEW YORK — While the first two picks in Thursday’s NBA draft are essentially locked in, where the drama should start to unfold is pick No. 3. With Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram looking to go No. 1 and No. 2 overall, the Boston Celtics will have a variety of options with the third pick in the draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. “The Celtics control the draft right now,” ESPN’s Chad Ford said. “I think we know Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram are going one and two. If they don’t go one and two it’s because Ingram went one and Simmons went two and so with the Celtics we got this interesting, challenging scenario.” There are several candidates who could be selected third overall, including Jaylen Brown (California), Kris Dunn (Providence) and Dragan Bender (Croatia) . A look at the players who could be the No. 3 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft:

Marquese Chriss, Washington Position: 6-foot-9, 225-

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pound freshman power forward Credentials: Averaged 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game last year. The 18-year-old had a strong second half of the season, averaging 16.5 points per game. However, he also led the nation in personal fouls at Washington with 138. He fouled out of 15 of 34 games last year.

Jaylen Brown, California Position: 6-7, 223-pound freshman guard Credentials: Averaged 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and two assists per game last season. The 19-year-old helped lead California to a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament and has the physical attributes to succeed in the league. However, his three-point shooting is suspect; he shot just 29.4 percent from behind the arc.

Dragan Bender, Croatia Position: 7-1, 216-pound power forward Credentials: Shot over 40 percent from three-point range last year for Maccabi Tel Aviv. Has intrigued

many NBA scouts with his size, length, and offensive playmaking ability. Able to work in the post and make shots from behind the arc

Kris Dunn, Providence Position: 6-4, 205-pound junior guard Credentials: Averaged 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game last season. During the NCAA tournament, he averaged 22.5 points in two games. Might be the most NBA ready based on his defensive skills. He is possibly the top point guard prospect in the draft. In his own words: “I have always wanted to be in the NBA and I’m just trying to live my dream.”

Jamal Murray, Kentucky Position: 6-foot-5, 207pound freshman guard Credentials: Was a firstteam ALL-SEC member, averaged 20 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game last season. The 19-year-old led the SEC in three-point field goals made with 113. The only other player to make more than 113 three-pointers as a freshman was Stephen Curry at Davidson.

From Page B1 Baker’s bat has helped the Frogs (49-16) win their first two CWS games for the first time in four appearances. The Chanticleers (50-17), who beat No. 1 national seed Florida 2-1 in their first-ever CWS game on Sunday, pushed across a run in the sixth inning but otherwise didn’t do much against Brian Howard and Ryan Burnett. “My frustration is even though we won a game, we had to have a heroic pitching effort to get it done,” Coastal Carolina head coach Gary Gilmore said. “We’re a better team than we’ve shown. Hopefully we can come back Thursday and show people how we actually got here.” TCU scored two unearned runs in the fifth following third baseman Zach Remillard’s throwing error, and a run came home in the sixth on Dane Steinhagen’s double-play grounder. Michael Landestoy tripled in a run and scored on an error to make it a five-run game in the ninth. “We took advantage of some free bases they gave us,” TCU coach Jim Schlossnagle said. “I thought Burnett was the story of the game. Having not pitched

that much, and to pitch that length, what he gave us out of the bullpen was outstanding.” Howard (10-2) pitched 5 2/3 innings to earn the win. The 17thround draft pick of the Houston Astros allowed a run, six hits and a walk. He struck out seven. Burnett, who has battled health issues throughout his career, allowed no hits in 3 1/3 shutout innings. He entered in the sixth with two runners on in a 4-1 game. He got Tyler Chadwick to fly out on his first pitch to end the inning. “Right now we’re 4 for 4 on guys coming out of the bullpen and getting the first guy out,” Schlossnagle said. “That’s important in any game, but it’s really important here with the great offenses Texas Tech and Coastal Carolina have.” Coastal Carolina starter Alex Cunningham (9-4) lasted 4 1/3 innings. He gave up three runs, one earned, four hits and two walks. The Chanticleers came in with a nation-leading 94 home runs but have not hit one through two CWS games. “We’ve shown time and time again that we can have a bad game and put it on some people the next game,” G.K. Young said. “I’m not worried about this game. We haven’t shown our ability to hit in this ballpark and I think it’s coming.”

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Grant, a first-round pick last year, were on the roster of a From Page B1 team that started well but faltered badly in the second half on the way to a 32-50 season. The But Rose wrecked his knee for Knicks are expected to transition the first time in the playoffs the to a quicker attack under following year and no longer has Hornacek than the triangle the speed that once made him offense they ran under Derek one of the league’s most Fisher and Kurt Rambis, and dynamic young stars and a Rose is better suited for that seemingly perennial All-Star, than anyone the Knicks had. often now settling for unreliable Carmelo Anthony and jumpers when he once sped past Kristaps Porzingis will benefit if whoever tried to stay in front of Rose can do it, though they could him. miss Lopez in a frontcourt that Rose hasn’t been back to the was the team’s strength last All-Star Game since 2012 and has season. often had trouble just playing in Lopez averaged 10.3 points and the real games. He sat out all of 7.3 rebounds while starting the 2012-13 season, made it back every game in his only season in for 10 games in 2013-14 and New York after leaving Portland appeared in a little more than for the Knicks last summer. half the Bulls’ games in 2014-15. Rose has averaged 19.7 points “He has been through a lot and 6.2 assists in 406 career with the injuries. You really have games. The last few years have to admire how he continues to been hard on him, as they have work and fight through the Knicks, and maybe they can everything that he’s been find success together. through,” Forman said. “In “Derrick’s going to have a very moving forward, we thought the good year. We’re all very players we were getting in this confident of that. And we wish deal made sense in what we’re Derrick nothing but the best,” trying to accomplish.” Forman said. “I hope he has a And he could be worth the risk terrific year, but at the end of the for a Knicks team that has day we had to make a decision struggled to generate offense. we felt was best for us moving The veteran Calderon and forward.”

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Sumter National, Sumter American pick up pair of wins in district tourney TURBEVILLE — Sumter National and Sumter American both picked up a pair of victories in the 7-8 year-old coaches pitch district baseball tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday, Sumter American defeated Turbeville 10-0 in four innings. Sumter National defeated Lake Marion 8-7 and the two teams will play again today at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Sumter National beat Turbeville 15-0 in three innings, while Sumter National topped St. George 16-4 in four innings in an elimination game. Joesph Chatman led American offensively, going 3-for-3 with a triple and two runs batted in. Cade Mooneyham was 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI and Sanders Altman was 2-for-2 with three RBI. Ja’Cori Jackson, Cooper Hill and Ford Wilder each had two hits and two RBI. Shamar Graham, Jay Hatchell, Hunter Blanchard and Crosby Timmons each had a hit for Turbeville. Gavin Rivers led Sumter American with three hits, while Marion Davis, Gentry Brogdon and Bodie Bowden each had two hits. Sumter American and Turbeville were scheduled to play in an elimination game on Wednesday with Sumter National and Lake Marion playing the other game. Regardless of the outcome of that game, Sumter National and Lake Marion will meet again today at 7 p.m.

MONDAY

Game 1 – Turbeville 8, St. George 8 Game 2 – Lake Marion 9, Sumter American 8

TUESDAY

Game 3 – Sumter National 15, Turbeville 0 Game 4 – Sumter American 16, St. George 4, St. George eliminated

WEDNESDAY

Game 5 – Sumter American 10, Turbeville 0 Game 6 – Sumter National 8, Lake Marion 7

TODAY

Game 7 – Sumter National vs. Lake Marion, 7 p.m.

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Jr. P-15’s win The Sumter Junior P-15’s American Legion baseball team remained undefeated on the season with a 2-1 victory over Bishopville on Tuesday at Riley Park. Chandler Hunter was the star of the game for Sumter, now 13-0. Hunter tossed a complete game, allowing just six hits while striking out four.

American Legion league III Standings Sumter 14 2 .875 12 0 1.000 — Camden 5 4 .556 5 4 .556 5 1/2 Orangeburg 6 6 .500 5 6 .444 6 1/2 Manning 4 6 .400 4 6 .400 7 Dalzell 1 16 .063 0 10 .000 11 Tuesday’s Games Hartsville 12, Sumter 5 Manning 11, Dalzell-Shaw 8 Camden 10, Orangeburg 6 Today’s Game Manning-Santee at Dalzell-Shaw, 7 p.m. Friday’s Games Sumter vs. Pitt County, N.C., in Palmetto Invitational, 7 p.m. Wallace, N.C., vs. Orangeburg in

“even though the risk of infection from the Zika virus is considered low, it is a risk nonetheless and a risk I am unwilling to take.”

McIlroy out of Rio Olympics Las Vegas awarded NHL over Zika concerns expansion franchise DUBLIN — Rory McIlroy says he will not be competing in the golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus. In a statement released by his management company on Wednesday, the four-time major winner says “I’ve come to realize that my health and my family’s health comes before anything else.” The Northern Irishman says

LAS VEGAS — The NHL is making a big bet on Las Vegas. The league will expand to Las Vegas after awarding its 31st franchise to billionaire businessman Bill Foley on Wednesday. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the decision after the league’s board of governors met on a 109-degree day and voted to put an ice hockey team in the Mojave Desert’s gambling mecca.

Palmetto Invitaitonal, 4 p.m. Dalzell-Shaw at Camden, 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Sumter vs. Wallace, N.C., in Palmetto Invitational, 9 a.m. Sumter vs. TBA in Palmetto Invitational, 7 p.mPitt County, N.C., vs. Orangeburg in Palmetto Invitational, 3 p.m. Sunday’s Games Sumter vs. Talas Shades, Fla., in Palmetto Invitational, 2 p.m. Junior Schedule Today’s Games Sumter at Bishopville, 7 p.m. Camden at Manning-Santee, 6:30 p.m.

Foley is expected to pay $500 million to the NHL’s other owners as an expansion fee. The new team will play in T-Mobile Arena, the $375 million building that opened just off the Las Vegas Strip in April. The NHL is expanding for the first time since 2000, when Minnesota and Columbus each paid $80 million to join the league.

Arizona 3 UC Santa Barbara 0 OMAHA, Neb. — Jared Oliva homered for the first time in over two months and JC Cloney pitched seven strong innings, leading Arizona to a 3-0 victory over UC Santa Barbara in a College

World Series elimination game Wednesday night. The Wildcats (46-22) will play Oklahoma State on Friday in the Bracket 1 final. They need to win that game and another Saturday against the Cowboys to reach next week’s best-ofthree finals. The Gauchos (43-20-1) went 1-2 in their first CWS appearance. Cloney (7-4) gave up only five singles before turning the game over to Cameron Ming with a runner on base and no outs in the eighth. The Gauchos threatened in the ninth after Clay Fisher doubled and Devon Gradford walked with no outs. Ming struck out Austin Bush, JJ Muno and Dempsey Grover to end the game. Arizona has allowed only two runs in three CWS games.

crowd engulfs Cleveland, champion Cavs at parade CLEVELAND — Following a parade choked to a crawl by a massive crowd, after proclamations, speeches and fanfare, Cleveland watched a symbolic passing of the trophy — and the torch. When Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown handed the Larry O’Brien Trophy to Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, the city’s long wait was officially over. After 52 long years, this was a title town again. From staff, wire reports

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THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

EVELYN R. BOVENDER ELKIN, North Carolina — Evelyn Marie "Lynne" Reynolds Bovender, 62, of Elkin, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her residence. Lynne was born on Sept. 4, 1953, in Sumter, to the late Hubert and Florrie Reynolds. She is surBOVENDER vived by her husband, Michael Bovender of the home; daughter, Tracie Aultman and husband, Cliff, of Gaston; and brother, Robert Reynolds and wife, Kim, of Bandera, Texas. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any animal rescue of donor’s choice in memory of Lynne. Johnson Funeral Home of Elkin is serving the family of Lynne Reynolds Bovender.

ISAAC FELDER Isaac "Jap" Felder, 72, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 17, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Chappelle and Mel Robinson Felder. He was the husband of 54 years to Lillie Mae Junious Felder. FELDER He leaves to mourn to his passing: his wife, Lillie Mae Junious Felder; a son, Henry "Tubby" Felder; three daughters, Evangelist Melvina Felder, Louella Felder and Annie F. (Samuel) House; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other close relatives and friends. Funeral services for the late Isaac "Jap" Felder will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Mt. Pleasant RMUE Church, Pinewood, with the Rev. Theola Parker, pastor, officiating. Final resting place will be Brown Cemetery, Summerton. The body will be placed in the church at noon. The family is receiving friends at the home, 2216 St. Paul Road, Summerton. Online condolences may be sent to www.dysonshomefunerals.com Professional services are entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals of Summerton.

PHIL E. PARKER NEW YORK, New York — Phil Edwin Parker, 86, died on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Visiting Nurse Services of New York, Belleview Hospital, New York, New York. He was born on June 4, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Rev. William M. PARKER Parker and Belva Bacon Parker. Phil accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Siloam Missionary Baptist Church, Kingstree. He was educated at Manning Training School, Manning, and Mather Academy, Camden. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Morehouse College, Atlanta. Phil received his master of arts degree from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. He attained a second master of arts degree from Pace University, New York City, and became a master certified licensed social worker for the state of New York. He was employed by the New York City Department of Social Services and promoted to the position of administrative director of social services, until retirement. Survivors are a brother, Francis (Carolyn) Parker; nephews, Stacy (Jacquelyn) Parker and William (Cycely) Parker; grandnephew, Trevor Parker; and grandnieces, Mylan and Mya Parker. Celebratory services for Mr. Parker will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Siloam Baptist Church, Kingstree, with the Rev. Terry B. Law, pastor, officiating, and Minister Jerry Thomas, Minister Phyllis Law and Minister Elaine

Harkness assisting. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Kingstree. The family is receiving friends at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Carolyn Parker, 409 W. Boyce St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

MARY W. ANDERSON Mary Greenleaf White Anderson, 94, of Stateburg, died on June 20, 2016, at home after a brief illness. Born on Feb. 27, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Walter Charles White and Mary Virginia Saunders White, she was the second of seven children ANDERSON born to this couple. She grew up at Circle W Farms in Gates Mills, just outside of Cleveland. She was known to her family as "Mudge" from her sister Ann trying to pronounce "Mary G" as a small child. Her father was president of the White Motor Co. Her mother owned the Borough House in Stateburg, and there were yearly visits to family in South Carolina. She attended Laurel School for Girls in Shaker Heights, Ohio, from 1928 to 1939, graduating cum laude. She attended Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, from 1939 to 1943. She achieved Phi Beta Kappa her junior year. As an art history major, she had planned to study in Italy her junior year but World War II prevented it. After graduation, she joined the Navy in the fall of 1943. During September and October, she attended Midshipman School at Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts. During November and December 1943, she then attended U.S. Naval Communications School at Mt. Holyoke, South Hadley, Massachusetts. In January 1944, commissioned as an ensign (W-VS) U.S. Navy Reserves, she was attached to the Naval Air Transport Service (NATS) stationed at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. This was also the Navy Air Station where captured airplanes were flown in contest with American ones. The first jet was flown there along with Japanese and German planes. She was one of the Communications Watch Officers (CWO) and worked odd shifts in one of the hangars there. Summer 1946, she was demobilized as a lieutenant (jg) and moved back to Gates Mills. On June 19, 1948, she married U.S. Navy Cmdr. Richard Kerfoot Anderson. As a Navy wife, she moved with her husband to the various duty stations: New York City, New York; Newport News, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; Mare Island, California; Mine Defense Lab in Panama City, Florida; and back to Washington, D.C., where her husband, then a captain in the Navy, retired in 1962. Capt. Anderson was an engineer and shipbuilder and was in charge at MI of the first nuclear sub and was the assistant director at BUShips when he retired. They stayed in Washington, D.C., until 1974 when they moved to Stateburg. During her time in D.C., she volunteered at Anderson House (headquarters and museum for the Society of the Cincinnati); taught Sunday school; made costumes for school and church programs; and rang doorbells for various charitable organizations. She also studied at the Smithsonian Institute and with a private tutor, studying decorative arts, antiques and architecture. She had traveled frequently to Europe as a child with her mother and older sister, Ann. She continued to travel with her husband and children. She spoke French, Italian and Spanish. In South Carolina, she continued her volunteer activities with the Sumter County Museum and with the many tours given through her family home. She attended the Church of the Holy Cross and was a member of the Altar Guild and choir. She was also a member of the Stateburg

Musical and Literary Society. She had a lifelong passion for family history, travel, books, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her four children, Richard Kerfoot Anderson Jr. and his wife, Betty, William Saunders Anderson and his wife, Ilene, Walter Greenleaf Anderson and his wife, Susan, and Mary Mackenzie Anderson Sholtz and her husband, David; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Richard Kerfoot Anderson, Dec. 17, 1984; and her siblings, Ann Heron White Stockton, Walter Charles White Jr., Virginia Harrison White, Walter Harrison White, Martha Welles White and Katherine Coryton White; and niece, Sarah Stockton Selby. Services to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Church of the Holy Cross, Stateburg, by Father Michael Ridgill. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Bullock Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Church of the Holy Cross in her memory. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

ETHELEA B. WATSON MANNING — Ethelea Brunson Watson, 90, widow of Generette Watson Sr., died on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. She was born in the Bloomville section of Manning, a daughter of the late Mood and Groover Harrison Brunson. The family is receiving friends at her residence, 303 Conal St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

THE SUMTER ITEM Sunday school teacher of the five-year-old class; a past member of the Sanctuary Hover Committee; Women of the First Presbyterian; Circle No. 4; and the Mary and Martha committee. She was a member of the Bland Garden Club, where she served as president twice and secretary. She was a board member of the Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter, where she was past president from 1973 to 1974 and was active treasurer since 1993. She was elected into the Council Hall of Fame in 1997. She was honored by the Bland Garden Club with a lifetime membership into the Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter in 1999. She enjoyed working on the many projects of the council, serving as staging and placement committee chairman for many years. She was an avid gardener. Kathryn will be remembered as a loving wife, caring for Leland's severe illness in his last years of life. She was a loving, selfless mother to her son. She delighted in her special grandson and was tireless in her devotion to him. Her love enveloped all of her family, Brown family and friends as well. She is survived by one son, Leland Edward Brown Jr. and his wife, Carol Ann, of Lexington; one grandson, Ernest "Ernie" D. Seruya Jr. of Sumter; one sister, Rose Marie Coker Ham of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one brother, T. Jackson Coker Jr. of Lewes, Delaware; four nephews; one niece; one step-niece, Sara K. McClam of Camden; one step-nephew, George D. McClam III and his wife, Norma, of Lynchburg; two special cousins, Vera Mae Coker of Turbeville and Carolyn Coker Walker of Lexington; and her extended Brown family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leland; parents; stepmother, Sarah Anita B. Coker; her inlaws, James Baldwin Brown Sr. and Annie Hatfield Brown; and one stepsister, Dorothy B. McClam. A funeral service will be

held at 2 p.m. on Friday at First Presbyterian Church of Sumter with the Rev. Jim Burton officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Council of Garden of Clubs of Sumter, c/o Karen Mouradjian, 2125 Nettles Road, Sumter, SC 29154. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

DONALD O'CONNER MCCRAY FLORENCE — Donald O'Conner McCray, 60, died June 16, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

ANNIE S. GAMBLE Annie Simon Gamble, 101, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at her home. Born on April 15, 1915, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Peter Harvin and Elizabeth Simon. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 3955 Vinca St. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

JOSEPH C. CHAN Joseph Man Chung Chan, 67, husband of Sui Tai Chan, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

JOE NATHAN PRESTON SR. MANNING — Joe Nathan Preston Sr., 68, died on Monday, June 20, 2016, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. He was born on Feb. 20, 1948, in Alcolu, a son of the late Ernest W. and Catherine Daney Preston. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 6663 Juneburn Road, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

CORRIE CABBAGESTALK Corrie Cabbagestalk, 38, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Lexington Medical Center, Columbia. Born on March 6, 1978, in Sumter County, he was a son of Norris Harvin and Almeta Cabbagestalk Warren. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home, 22 Van Buren St. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

SARA KATHRYN C. BROWN Sara Kathryn Coker Brown, 82, beloved wife of the late Leland Edward Brown Sr., died on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She was born in Turbeville, a daughter of the late Tiller Jackson Coker Sr. and Corinne Hook Coker. She lived in Turbeville until her marriage in 1958. Kathryn graduated from Turbeville High School in 1951 as salutatorian and was a member of the National Beta Club. In 1952, she began a career as a bookkeeper in Sumter. She enjoyed her work and retired in 1999. Her maternal grandfather was a Methodist minister and she grew up in the Southern Methodist Church in Turbeville and was married there. In 1960, she became a member of First Presbyterian Church of Sumter, where she was a

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Patient is not proud to have weight announced DEAR ABBY — I have fought obesity all of my adult life, and my weight has yo-yoed over the years. My problem is, Dear Abby when I go to ABIGAIL the doctor’s office and I VAN BUREN am taken to the exam area, the scale is right out in the open where other patients come and go as well as all the office personnel. Mind you, I don’t care if I am weighed in the presence of people walking around — if they don’t peek. However, when the medical assistant is done weighing me, she reads the scale out loud. I have felt

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humiliated when other patients are walking past. I have put up with this for years. Recently, this medical assistant weighed me and I just knew she was going to “announce” my weight. This time there was a man I could tell was a patient, standing nearby at the reception window staring intently at me getting weighed. Because I was sure the M.A. was going to say it out loud, I started to cough to try to muffle the sound of her voice. It worked, but then she acted irritated because of my coughing, so she repeated it loudly. I was very embarrassed, to say the least. When the doctor saw me, I was afraid to say anything as I didn’t want to get anybody in trouble. I graduated from a medical assistant school many years ago and I remember the regis-

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tered nurse who was our instructor taught us to never say out loud somebody’s weight when you weigh him or her. It only makes common sense. I no longer want to go back to that doctor’s office. Do you have any advice for me when this happens again? I am at a loss here. I would appreciate your input. Still singing in Nevada DEAR STILL STINGING — The first time it happened, you should have quietly mentioned to the medical assistant that she embarrassed you, and asked her please not to do it again. When it happened a second time, you should have spoken to the doctor about it. If I were that physician, I’d certainly want to know why patients were disappearing from my practice. Wouldn’t you?

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LEGAL NOTICES Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that R&B Vinayak, LLC DBA Shop & Go Package Store intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of Liquor at 3660-A Pinewood Road, Sumter, SC 29154. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than June 25, 2016. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214-0907; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

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The Estates of Charles T. Geddings, Sr. and Mary B. Geddings, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Charles T. Geddings, Sr. and Mary B. Geddings, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants, persons under disability, or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as Richard Roe; Melissa Gibbons, as Personal Representative of Charles T. Geddings, Sr.; Charles T. Geddings, Jr.; Kyle Geddings; Thomas M. (minor); United States of America, acting through its agency, Department of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service, Defendant(s).

Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto.

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced

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LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Charles T. Geddings, Sr. (a/k/a Charles T. Geddings) to Wachovia Bank, National Association dated May 28, 2008 and recorded on June 2, 2008 in Book 1106 at Page 003310, in the Sumter County Registry (hereinafter, "Mortgage"). Thereafter, the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by corporate merger. The premises covered and affected by the said Mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, more particularly described in the said Mortgage and are more commonly described as: 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 Parcel B, containing 1.02 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat prepared by H.S. Willson, R.L.S. dated 5/8/72 and recorded in plat book Z-32 at page 31, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 2465 Highview St and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 211-00-03-016. 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 a little less and according to said plat. This being the identical property conveyed unto Charles T. Geddings herein by Deed from Larvie W. Barkley and Dorothy D. Barkley dated July 29, 1976 and recorded July 30, 1976 in Deed Book E10 at 111, in the Office of ROD for Sumter County.

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Property Address: 2465 Highview Street, Sumter, SC 29154 NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for SUMTER County on February 15, 2016. ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS IN MILITARY SERVICE It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Kelley Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad Litem for known and unknown minors, and for all persons who may be under a disability, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to said appointment, it is FURTHER upon reading the Petition filed by Plaintiff for the appointment of an attorney to represent any unknown Defendants who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, and may be, as such, entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, and any amendments thereto, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to act for and represent said Defendants, it is ORDERED that Kelley Woody, Esquire Nisi, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all known and unknown minors and all unknown persons who may be under a disability, all of whom may have or claim to have some interest or claim to the real property commonly known as 2465 Highview Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29154; that he is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendants, unless said Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for said Defendants. The appointment herein shall otherwise continue and then terminate upon the dismissal of this case or upon final disposition of all matters herein via sale, eviction of occupants (if required), or upon final disposition of any appeal. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Kelley Woody, Esquire of Guardian Ad Litem Attorney, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Attorney for any unknown Defendants who are, or may be, in the Military Service of the United States of America and as such are

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entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act aka Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, and any amendments thereto, to represent and protect the interest of said Defendants. The appointment herein shall terminate upon the dismissal of this case or upon final disposition of all matters herein via sale, eviction of occupants (if required), or upon final disposition of any appeal. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be forth with served upon said Defendants by publication in The Item, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons and Notice of Filing of Complaint in the above entitled action. Kristen E. Washburn S.C. Bar No. 101415 Attorney for the Plaintiff 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 803-454-3540 Kristen.Washburn @brockandscott.com

SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2016-CP-43-00394

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. The Estates of Teresa Billie and Melvin Lee Billie, John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all Heirs and Devisees of Teresa Billie and Melvin Lee Billie, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants, persons under disability, or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, whose true names are unknown, being as a class designated as Richard Roe; Eric Billie; Dorleen Billie a/k/a Darlene Billie; Meltony Billie; Darrell Leon Billie; Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, Inc.; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; The United States of America, acting by and through its agency, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Defendant(s). TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina

Summons & Notice Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced

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Also included herewith is that certain 1995 Oakwood Manufactured Home bearing serial number NC14828CK3128619A&B. This being the same property conveyed to Teresa Billie by Deed of Patricia L. Barnett dated March 1, 1999 and recorded July 19, 2000 in Book 777 at Page 1090 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

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Property Address: 2330 Killdee Drive, Sumter, SC 29154

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Teresa Billie to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Urban Financial Group dated December 8, 2010 and recorded on April 15, 2011 in Book 1153 at Page 984, in the Sumter County Registry (hereinafter, "Mortgage"). Thereafter, the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment and/or corporate merger.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for SUMTER County on February 26, 2016. ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS IN MILITARY SERVICE

The premises covered and affected by the said Mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, more particularly described in the said Mortgage and are more commonly described as:

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Kelley Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad Litem for known and unknown

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF SUMTER, SUMTER COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 3, SECTION 5, BIRDSONG, FILED IN PLAT BOOK PB86, PAGE 904, RECORDED 07/07/1986 (See also that revised Plat in Book PB86 at Page 1294).

minors, and for all persons who may be under a disability, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to said appointment, it is FURTHER upon reading the Petition filed by Plaintiff for the appointment of an attorney to represent any unknown Defendants who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, and may be, as such, entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, and any amendments thereto, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to act for and represent said Defendants, it is ORDERED that Kelley Woody, Esquire of Guardian Ad Litem Attorney, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all known and unknown minors and all unknown persons who may be under a disability, all of whom may have or claim to have some interest or claim to the real property commonly known as 2330 Killdee Drive, Sumter, South Carolina 29154; that he is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendants, unless said Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for said Defendants.

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entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act aka Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, and any amendments thereto, to represent and protect the interest of said Defendants, AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED That a copy of this Order shall be forth with served upon said Defendants by publication in The Item, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons and Notice of Filing of Complaint in the above entitled action. Kristen E. Washburn S.C. Bar No. 101415 Attorney for the Plaintiff 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 803-454-3540 Kristen.Washburn @brockandscott.com

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AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Kelley Woody, Esquire of Guardian Ad Litem Attorney, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Attorney for any unknown Defendants who are, or may be, in the Military Service of the United States of America and as such are

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