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FOOD Add some tang to the season Lemon curd is perfect as a gift C4 PANORAMA: Army band presents SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 C1 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 $1.00 ‘Home for the Holidays’ Hamm will lead district for 2nd year

through the 2018-19 school year. Board votes unanimously to The board’s action came after Auditor said she’s pleasantly surprised the trustees returned to open ses- keep interim superintendent sion from executive session behind closed doors about 10:40 p.m. Mon- district finished with surplus this year for the 2018-19 school year day. BY BRUCE MILLS one would have told her HAMM Hamm was originally selected in [email protected] that 12 months ago, she BY BRUCE MILLS late July to serve as interim super- wouldn’t have believed [email protected] intendent for just this school year, After implementing them. through June 2018, after former superinten- emergency, mid-year cost- “I would have said, ‘Not Debbie Hamm will remain acting superin- dent Frank Baker retired effective July 31. The savings measures, Sumter gonna happen,’” Poston tendent of Sumter School District through board had not previously announced publicly School District ended fiscal told Sumter School Dis- next school year, officials voted Monday night. any intention to retain Hamm’s services for 2017 in the black with a net trict’s Board of Trustees Noting “significant progress” the district has next school year, but the trustees have been income — or surplus — of on Monday night while made in recent months and other project work discussing the superintendent search in execu- $779,230, its independent presenting the Fiscal Year under her leadership that is still in its early tive session in recent meetings, according to auditor said Monday in her 2017 audit report. “But it stages, Sumter School District’s Board of meetings’ agendas. official audit report. did, and you should be Trustees voted to keep Hamm — its interim However, the auditor, superintendent since Aug. 1 — with the district SEE HAMM, PAGE A7 Robin Poston, said if some- SEE SURPLUS, PAGE A8 Local fire Program trains civilians to save lives stations need more volunteers Training, helping out could lead to a career BY JIM HILLEY The Sumter Item “We are always looking for volunteers,” said Sumter Fire Department Chief Joey Dug- gan, one of the officers responsible for recruitment at the department. “It is a trend across the country where the volunteers are declining, so anybody we can get that is willing to volunteer, we can use them.” Despite a recent recruiting drive, Capt. David Bagwell Jr. at Sumter County Fire Station No. 6 in Dalzell said his station is still in need of volunteers. “So many of the communities in the county need volunteers,” he added. In the not-too-distant past, a person might have become a volunteer fireman just by grabbing a bucket or picking up a hose, but it doesn’t work PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM that way today, Duggan said. Students at Thomas Sumter Academy practice using tourniquets on dummy limbs Wednesday afternoon. “We want people to become volunteers,” he said, “but they have to understand that there Stop the Bleed prepares non-EMS for is a substantial commitment that goes along with it.” shooting event, other emergencies Duggan said volunteer firefighters must undergo the BY ADRIENNE SARVIS — before professional medical same training as regular fire- [email protected] personnel arrives — to save as men. many lives as possible. “The total amount of train- With an increase in mass Stop the Bleed is an initia- ing hours to become a Fire- casualties across the U.S., tive of the American College fighter 2, which is a NFPA na- Sumter County EMS is doing of Surgeons and the Hartford tional certification, is roughly its part to help civilians pre- Consensus — organizations 300 hours,” he said. pare for the unexpected by aiming to educate the public Though the training does starting a local version of a on bleeding control in case of not happen all at once, it still national initiative, the Stop an emergency — and was in- involves a major commitment, the Bleed program. troduced to Sumter County Duggan said. EMT Tracy Caulder teaches students at Thomas Sumter Acade- The goal of the program is by two EMTs who served as my how to properly use a tourniquet on EMS Chief Bobby to teach civilians to treat trau- SEE VOLUNTEER, PAGE A7 Hingst on Wednesday. ma after an emergency event SEE TRAINING, PAGE A8

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Sumterites are invited to attend a public information meeting regarding improvements along Manning Avenue and North Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Cen- tral Carolina Technical Col- lege Health Sciences Center, 111 S. Main St. The Manning Avenue project will include improvements from Watkins Street to South Lafayette Drive, and the North Main Street project will include improvements from East Calhoun Street to North Lafayette Drive. The primary focus of the two projects — both 2016 Cap- ital Penny Sales Tax projects — is to revitalize and improve pedestrian facilities and include safety and Americans with Disabilities Act accessi- PHOTO BY KAYLA ROBINS / THE SUMTER ITEM bility improvements. The Michael Wright displays the Congressional Gold Medal he accepted on behalf of his late father, John Paul Wright, accompanied, to his meeting will also address right, by Hampton Woodward Jr. and Margaret W. Davis, his father’s nephew and sister. roadway deficiencies, land- scaping and lighting possibilities. Sumter native among 1st black Marines to fight in WWII During the meeting, the public will be asked to pro- BY KAYLA ROBINS “I thought they let them fight in the vide input about the proposed [email protected] war because the fighting got so inten- improvements and be encour- sive that they had to include them in aged to review the various The family of a late Sumter native the fight,” Jackson said. “That ain’t displays that will be avail- and veteran accepted the highest con- what happened. What happened is able. An outcome of this gressional honor a civilian can receive some of the white Marines’ wives and meeting will be an under- on his behalf this weekend for the part parents was wondering why none of standing of the community’s he played in desegregating the U.S. Ma- these black Marines was dying in com- desires for the type, style and rine Corps and advancing social justice. bat, and they realized they wasn’t character of these sections of John Paul Wright was a member of dying because they wouldn’t let them road. the Montford Point Marines from June fight. The meeting will be held by 30, 1943, through Feb. 20, 1946, the first “So, they started complaining about the city and county of Sumter black men ever allowed to fight for it, and that’s how African-Americans — in partnership with Sumter their country as Marines. Seven de- got the right to fight for their country. Urban Area Transportation cades later, his niece, nephew, son and Imagine that.” Study, South Carolina Depart- sister accepted a Congressional Gold In 2011, President Obama signed into ment of Transportation and Medal on Saturday at Lincoln High law legislation that awarded the Con- U.S. Federal Highway Admin- School, a gesture they said vindicates gressional Gold Medal to the Montford istration. his bravery and service during World Point Marines. In 2012, about 500 of For more information, con- War II. them attended a ceremony to receive tact George McGregor, direc- “My uncle was highly intelligent, the honor, and those unable to attend tor of Sumter City-County and his life was not given just cre- received the award through the mail or Planning Department, at dence,” Thomasina M. Portis said. “We during other local ceremonies after Thomasina M. Portis tells stories about her (803) 774-1606 or gmcgregor@ have heard a lot about the Tuskegee being identified. uncle, the late John Paul Wright, at a cere- sumter-sc.com. Anyone with Airmen, but we have not heard a lot Wright was not included in that orig- mony on Saturday that recognized Wright disabilities who may require about the Montford Point Marines. The inal list. with a Congressional Gold Medal for being special accommodations Montford Point Marines are to the Ma- “These heroes paved the way for fu- a member of the Montford Point Marines. should contact Betty Gray at rines as the Tuskegee Airmen are to ture generations of warriors, regard- (803) 737-1395. the Air Force. [They were] people who less of background, to serve in the fin- dared to say that we are capable, com- est military the world has ever Portis, who sat next to Wright’s petent, and that we will do a great job.” known,” reads a letter from Obama in- 90-plus-year-old sister, his only remain- Portis said Wright actually enlisted cluded with the medal. ing nuclear family member still alive, in 1942 and that he was one of the first Robert Dinkins, a U.S. Navy veteran, during the ceremony, said the day was LOCAL BRIEF 10 to arrive at Montford Point, North said he saw the ceremony on TV and bittersweet. FROM STAFF REPORTS Carolina, for segregated basic training remembered Wright. “I’m here with both happy and sor- before being sent to Okinawa, Japan. “He’s a war hero, and there are too row moments,” she said. “I’m happy be- Vision in Progress to Though President Franklin D. Roos- many like him who don’t get recog- cause he dared to lead, and I’m sorry hold monthly meeting evelt’s Executive Order 8802, which es- nized for their achievements,” Dinkins about the fact that it has taken so long tablished the Fair Employment Practice said. to understand that the people who real- Vision in Progress will hold Commission and banned discrimination He contacted the Montford Point Ma- ly made a difference had no respect of its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. “because of race, creed, color or national rine Association, which led to the color. They were people from all races today at James Clyburn Inter- origin” in any government agency, al- medal being bestowed upon Wright’s and all nationalities. And [he] was one modal Transportation Center lowed black men to serve in the military, surviving family members. of those heroes.” on South Harvin Street. the more than 20,000 who joined the Ma- He said when he attended Wright’s She said another sad mark on her un- George McGregor, city of rines still faced racism and segregation. funeral, the occasion was scarred with cle’s life is the fact that after his first 40 Sumter planning director, will Tyrone Jackson, president of the the knowledge that something was years, which included serving his coun- update the community on the Montford Point Marine Association missing. This brave man, a man who try, breaking barriers, getting a degree, Penny Sales Tax projects for Chapter 9 in Beaufort, said Wright and paved the way for so many others in so- teaching, coaching and playing football, the Manning Avenue, North the other first Montford Point Marines cial justice and civil rights, remained his last 40 were spent in illness from un- Main Street and demolition had to cut down trees to build their in the shadows of history. managed PTSD. projects and other items. The own lodging at the camp — now called Saturday’s ceremony, he said, was a “He may not have had the opportuni- meeting is open to the public. Camp Johnson — near Jacksonville, joy. ty to be recognized then,” she said, For more information, call North Carolina, where railroad tracks “He got his due,” Dinkins said. “He “but thank God he is being recognized Patty Wilson at (803) 491-4910. divided white and black residents. got his due today.” now.”

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[email protected] To make sure the event is as au- thentic as possible, Trinity brings Although Christmas is a little in real livestock — llamas, sheep, more than two weeks away, donkeys, goats and cows — and Sumterites can get into the holi- has volunteers who play back- day spirit by revisiting the birth ground characters in Bethlehem. of Christ this weekend. Visitors can see the Living Begin the holiday season by Christmas Story from 6 to 8 p.m. taking a drive through Bethle- on Friday, Saturday and Sunday hem and watching the story of nights at Trinity United Method- Christmas — set during the time ist Church grounds, 226 W. Lib- it took place — at the 20th-annu- erty St. For more information, al Living Christmas Story at call (803) 773-9393. Trinity United Methodist On the other side of Liberty Church on Liberty Street. Street, in the historic district on Visitors will witness the story Calhoun Street, those seeking of Christmas unfold from when the meaning of Christmas can the angel Gabriel visited Mary to also enjoy the Living Nativity when Jesus was resurrected as hosted by Grace Baptist Church. they drive along the church The show will feature actors and grounds. narrators who will tell the “It’s a beautiful start to the prophecy of Jesus and the story holidays,” said Sandie Cone, of his birth. The church will also casting director for the event. have hot chocolate and snacks This is the reason for the holi- available. day season, she said. Grace Baptist Church will PHOTO PROVIDED The idea for the annual event have two Living Nativity shows Volunteers repair bikes in preparation for this year’s Cycles for Christmas event. Bicycles will was brought to the church after — at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. — on Fri- be provided to Sumter-area children. Children are selected through applications provided to members of the congregation day and Saturday. For more in- all schools in Sumter School District. saw a similar event at a church formation, call (803) 778-6417. Build a strong foundation by strengthening your muscles ith more than 600 muscles to move with good exercise. Choose a weight that tires the er. For example, if you’re doing split- in the body, strength train- form. targeted muscles by the last two repeti- strength workouts, you might do upper ing is essential to a good • Tempo, tempo. Con- tions while still allowing you to main- body on Monday, lower body on Tues- Wquality of life. We should trol is very important. tain good form. If you can’t do the last day, upper body on Wednesday, lower all be doing some form of strength Tempo helps you stay two reps, choose a lighter weight. body on Thursday. training to keep the body strong so we in control rather than When it feels too easy to complete all A good warm-up is important prior to can live independently for as long as we undercut gains the reps, challenge your muscles again weight training. Take 5 to 10 minutes can. through momentum. by adding weight (roughly 1 to 2 and perform some cardio activity, such Experts claim it is never too late, re- Missy Sometimes switching pounds for arms, 2 to 5 pounds for as walking. This allows the body to get gardless of your age, to start a strength- speed — for example, legs); add a set to your workout (up to prepared for what is to come by allow- training program. Whether you are new Corrigan taking three counts to three sets per exercise) or work out ad- ing for nutrients and oxygen to get to to weight training or a professional, lower a weight and ditional days per week (as long as you the muscles. Start slowly, and gradually Harvard Health recommends these tips one count to lift it, in- rest each muscle group for 48 hours be- increase intensity. A good stretch after to help you get the most from your stead of lifting for two and lowering for fore exercising it again). your weight-training session can help strength workouts: two — is a useful technique for enhanc- • Practice regularly. Performing a com- relax and lengthen the muscles by in- • Focus on form, not weight. Good form ing power. plete upper- and lower-body strength creasing blood flow to the area. Hold means aligning your body correctly and • Breathe. Blood pressure rises if you workout two or three times a week is each stretch for 30 seconds. Over time, moving smoothly through an exercise. hold your breath while performing ideal. this will increase your flexibility and Poor form can prompt injuries and slow strength exercises. Exhale as you work • Give muscles time off. Strenuous ex- range of motion. gains. Concentrate on performing slow, against gravity by lifting, pushing or ercise, such as strength training, smooth lifts and equally controlled de- pulling the weight; inhale as you re- causes tiny tears in muscle tissue. Missy Corrigan is executive of communi- scents whenever you learn a new exer- lease. Muscles grow stronger as the tears ty health for Sumter Family YMCA. She cise. You can always add weight to chal- • Keep challenging muscles. The knit up. Always allow at least 48 hours can be reached at mcorrigan@ymcasum- lenge your muscles once you know how “right” weight differs depending on the between sessions for muscles to recov- ter.org or (803) 773-1404. 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esidents enjoyed the Evening Opti- mist Club’s annual Sumter Christmas R Parade on Sunday afternoon downtown. The theme this year was “It’s a Won- derful Life,” and more than 2,500 partici- pants were registered. Saint Nick made an appearance, along with beauty queens, marching bands, athletic teams and more. Parade sponsors were Palmetto Health Tu- omey, Pilgrim’s Pride, Archway Academy, AllSouth Federal Credit Union, Hill Printing and SAFE Federal Credit Union.

PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Millwood Elementary School students march Sunday in the annual Sumter Christmas Parade. Ciarra and Grace Moore are seen at the annual Sumter Christmas Parade on Sunday.

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Students from University of South Carolina Sumter march at the annual Sumter Christmas Parade as they make their way along the route on Sunday.

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Lend someone a helping ies), towels and washcloths, ley Lights Tour, movie passes, beans, macaroni and cheese, hand this holiday season. The new packs of underwear and roller skating, bowling, Mc- canned vegetables, canned following are just a few of the socks (toddler, youth and Donald’s, Chick-Fil-A, Chuck fruit, boxed potatoes (scal- needs in our community. If adult), new pajamas (toddler, E. 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Baptist Church, 219 Calhoun St. • Dec. 29: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arts & Letters Building, 109 Miller Road To donate, download the American Red Cross Blood ome people look at landnd Donor app, visit www.red- as a place to build roads,ads, Draw lines to connect two words to make a compound word. cross.org or call 1(800)-RED- houses, factories, businessesses CROSS. and even amusement parks.ks. here are many reasons for Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. All blood types are needed Many communities set asideside leaving land open and free to ensure a reliable supply for land where nothing can bee from human development. built. This is called open spacepace. patients. 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He said volunteer support to happen.” VOLUNTEER personnel receive a weekend Duggan said the hope is FROM PAGE A1 of hazardous materials that by keeping volunteers in- awareness training, a brief- volved, when there is a fire- “It is a significant amount ing on Sumter Fire Depart- fighter class they can take the of time,” he said. ment and how it operates class and become trained fire- Finding people who have day to day and a briefing on fighters. the time to become a trained the incident command sys- Bagwell said he has spent firefighter while they are also tem. his entire adult life as a fire- trying to juggle having a fami- “They will also get certified fighter. ly and a career is difficult, in CPR and first aid,” he “I don’t know if I would Duggan said. added. have found this career with Bagwell said being a volun- Such volunteers will be as- being a volunteer firefighter,” teer firefighter is not only a signed to the station in the he said. “noble and honorable profes- area they live. Anyone interested in be- sion,” but it also has its bene- “There is a check-off sheet coming a volunteer firefighter fits. the captain of that station will can pick up an application at There is a state tax break go through and make sure the nearest fire station, Dug- just for being a volunteer, he they are proficient in certain gan said. said, and volunteers also re- PHOTO PROVIDED skills like filling an air pack, An applicant must be 18 ceive a small amount of re- how to roll a fire hose, throw years of age, a U.S. citizen, in imbursement for their ex- The Dalzell fire a ladder, coordinate rehab and good health, must pass a penses. station needs a variety of things they can be physical and must be able to “The benefits financially more volunteers, trained to do.” perform in extreme condi- are not tremendous but OK,” who can be eligi- He said at that point they tions. he said. ble for a state tax can be used as support per- Applicants must provide a Perhaps more importantly, break and possi- sonnel, but they can’t go into high school diploma or GED volunteer firefighters receive bly be considered any hazardous situations. Certificate, a copy of their training that they would oth- for a career posi- “When the firefighters come birth certificate, driver’s li- erwise have to pay for, Bag- tion. out, if they need their air cyl- cense, a certified copy of driv- well said. inders changed they can ing records and criminal his- “Once you have become BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER change them, or, if they need tory report from each state trained,” Duggan said, “when- ITEM a break and they go into they have lived in the past 10 ever we have career firefight- rehab, (volunteers) can assist years and a Social Security ing opportunities become them by porting their gear or Card. Certain other documen- available, Chief Karl Ford will giving them water,” Duggan tation may be required if nec- look to our in-house volun- Volunteers can also partici- ago, we started a step pro- said. “When the fire is over, essary. teers to try to hire first be- pate as support personnel, he gram,” Duggan said. “We will they can help clean the hose, For more information, call cause they are already trained said. train them to become support load the hose and all those Sumter Fire Department at and working with us.” “About a year and a half personnel.” things are a part of what has (803) 774-2809.

The demographics study tinue as lead educational district, and I’m excited to HAMM PUBLIC STATEMENT will include short-term and counselor to the board.” be able to stay,” Hamm said. FROM PAGE A1 long-term enrollment trends After Monday’s meeting, “I feel like things are mov- See the Sumter School District and projections for each of Hamm said talks between ing ahead, and I’m glad to Board of Trustees’ full statement the district’s 28 schools. The her and the school board to be a part of it for another released Monday about keeping On Monday, the board said facilities study will be a com- stay with the district year.” Interim Superintendent Debbie various factors influenced its Hamm as leader of the district for prehensive look at existing through the end of next A lifelong public educator, move to stay with Hamm for another school year. schools’ physical assets and school year have been fairly Hamm spent the majority of another year. The motion, needs and contribute to a recent discussions. She said her career in Richland www.theitem.com read by board Vice Chair- five-year district facilities she’s looking forward to the School District 2 in Colum- woman Karen Michalik, plan, according to district opportunity. bia. In her last four years noted major progress made staff. “I’m really invested in there, she was superinten- by the district in Hamm’s pals — under Hamm’s guid- Both studies could factor what we are doing in the dent before retiring in June. first four months in the ance — outlined in October a into closing certain low-en- areas of finance, instruction- formal best practices plan to rollment schools in the dis- al programs, long-range improve student achieve- trict. The topic of possibly Announcing Bishopville’s Newest Shop planning and facilities. ment this year. closing schools has been dis- The district’s official Fis- In the area of long-range cussed as a cost-savings mea- cal Year 2017 audit report, planning and facilities, in sure for the district for at also presented Monday at November, the board agreed least a year. the board meeting, showed it with Hamm’s suggestion and The board motion Monday ended last fiscal year in the voted to allow the district to also noted that because those he Showcasingilver earl black with a net income — or move forward with seeking studies are still in their T S P surplus — of $779,230. independent proposers for a “early stages, it would be in The Charleston Silver Lady’s As far as instructional pro- population demographics Sumter School District’s best grams, the district’s princi- study and a facilities study. interest to have (Hamm) con- Jewelry, Silver & China

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how each item is used. The kit also in- you.” limb where the bleeding could have TRAINING cludes a transport litter — a wheel-less The response might not be perfect, been controlled, said Bobby Hingst, di- FROM PAGE A1 transportation device — used to move but at least a person will have an idea of rector of Sumter County EMS. patients. what to do if he has had training, he The kits and training will also be combat medics in Afghanistan. The local EMS department launched said. helpful when treating severe injuries “I trained with equipment like this its program at Thomas Sumter Acade- During a presentation in the school’s sustained during everyday tasks, he and have seen it work,” said Corey my on Thursday, when the school re- auditorium, the students were shown said. Outen, an advanced EMT who served in ceived a bleeding control kit from Life how to identify a life-threatening bleed Hall said one trauma kit — which the National Guard. Net of South Carolina — a medical air and practiced applying tourniquets. contains eight bleeding control packs — These kits will allow people to be pro- transportation company. A person needs to have the knowledge costs about $500. active instead of reactive, he said. “This is the type of training that ev- and willingness to act during an emer- South Carolina Department of Health The most important item in the trau- erybody needs,” said Frank Martin III, gency, said Tracy Caulder, an advanced and Environmental Control Bureau of ma packs are the combat application head of school at Thomas Sumter Acad- EMT and former combat medic. EMS is working to secure grant funding tourniquets, he said. emy. A person can bleed out in three min- to provide trauma kits for public Applying a tourniquet can extend a Based on most recent events, it is ex- utes if a major artery is torn, said Kent schools so Sumter County EMS is try- person’s life expectancy from minutes tremely important to educate staff and Hall, assistant director of Sumter Coun- ing to get local businesses to sponsor to hours if he has a life-threatening students on how to handle those situa- ty EMS. One or two techniques could kits for public schools. bleed, Outen said. tions, he said. save a person’s life, he said. Hingst said he would like to see the A bleeding control kit holds eight in- Some people may not want to admit Just like CPR, Sumter County EMS program also reach local businesses dividual bleeding control packs that that events such as mass shootings are will push for the public to learn to treat and public areas such as malls in the fu- each contain: scissors, gloves, a combat possible, but you don’t want to be help- trauma because it can take more than ture. application tourniquet, gauze, a perma- less in those situations, Martin said. three minutes for first responders to ar- If something does happen, a trained nent marker, emergency trauma dress- “We live in a world where you have to rive, Hall said. public could possibly save lives, he said. ing bandage and an information card think about this,” said Paul Sorrells, as- During mass shooting events, most “This is the beginning,” he said, “of with details and visual depictions of sistant headmaster. “Fear paralyzes people die of a gunshot wound to an something big.”

through its financial difficul- districts have a minimum gen- this position, and it’s going to balance in the general fund to SURPLUS ties and adopting an emergen- eral fund balance equal to one take a while to get out of it,” get up to the minimum re- FROM PAGE A1 cy financial plan from then-Su- month of general fund operat- Poston said. quired standards, according to perintendent Frank Baker to ing expenditures. When asked by board Chair- new state regulations. given a lot of credit for doing try to end the year financially Poston said for Sumter man the Rev. Daryl McGhaney “You can’t rest on your lau- what you did. You addressed solvent. That plan included School District, that translates if she was comfortable with the rels of last year because in one the concerns, and you are mov- eliminating 47 positions, cut- to a $10.3 million fund balance. district’s progress, Poston said year it can go bad again,” ing in the right direction.” ting stipends and supply bud- But Poston said the district the district has made drastic Poston said. “It must be a con- One year ago, Poston’s fiscal gets and freezing various bud- has addressed the issue by strides at improvement but tinual process of looking at 2016 audit report to the trustees get line items that amounted to adopting a financial recovery that it will take continued ef- cost and budget data and man- revealed the district overspent $6.3 million in cash-preserva- plan, which was approved by forts. aging it. We do feel comfortable its budget and finished with an tion efforts. the state Department of Educa- She said it’s very important that Sumter School District is annual net loss of almost $4.4 New district Chief Financial tion in the fall. during the next few years for going in the right direction, million, depleting its ending Officer Chris Griner, hired in “It took a while to get into the district to increase the fund though.” fund balance to $106,449. July, said last week those cost- With the net income this savings measures essentially year, the district’s total ending allowed the district to end fiscal fund balance, as of June 30, 2017 with net income. 2017, is $885,679. Regarding its $885,679 fund CHRISTMAS SONGS Poston, of Harper, Poston balance as of June 30, 2017, and Moree, P.A., in George- Poston said it’s still not an ade- & STORIES town, said she was very proud quate amount, and it led to her with the board took the action it did one non-compliance finding in to address the problems they the audit report. had last year. In the spring of this year, the Those actions included hir- state Department of Education ing an independent financial created a new state account- consultant to guide the district ability act requiring all school

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COMMENTARY Something must change in electing S.C. judges

ver the span of the through state legislators. raise hundreds of thousands excellent judges in this state sense of accountability as to last three years, I Other methods of appointment of dollars for a campaign as a with extraordinary judicial who to blame if an issue with have had this dream, include gubernatorial appoint- Republican or a Democrat. minds, temperaments and ju- judicial conduct does arise. Omaybe an obsession, ment, nonpartisan election This could heavily affect how dicial integrity. I am simply This would ultimately circle of becoming an attorney. It is and partisan election. a judge that is elected this suggesting that South Caroli- back to not only the General a very noble profession and The correct method of elec- way rules on a case. “The poli- na needs to follow the same Assembly, but also the gover- one that requires a sound tion should include a system of tics of the next popular elec- model in which federal judges nor. mind, sound intelligence and checks and balances. Whether tion and who contributed are nominated and approved. No system would be fool- sound experi- it includes the executive money should not come into The president nominates proof, but I do not believe that ence. branch or the people, some- play as a factor” in a judge’s “qualified” candidates, and any system within politics But this is thing must change. In the 2015 decision, said state Sen. Chip these candidates are con- truly is perfect. It is just a mat- not about me. judicial elections, former Gov. Campsen, R-Charleston, when firmed by the United States ter of some people, even mem- This is about Nikki Haley was accused of he was asked about this topic Senate, as stated in the Con- bers of the General Assembly, the state of nepotism regarding one race in a 2015 The State newspaper stitution. The same form of seeing an opportunity for the judiciary for the bench in the state. It article. elections should be utilized in change within the current sys- in the state of also sparked a debate on By law, candidates are re- South Carolina with current tem. It is always beneficial to South Caroli- whether South Carolina law quired to wait 48 hours before Gov. Henry McMaster ap- explore options to improve a Campbell na. I have should be corrected to avoid they can begin to ask state pointing qualified candidates current process that is in place. Mims concerns conflicts between such things legislators for their vote. The to be approved with the con- with how our as legislators’ spouses running problem is that these legisla- sent of the South Carolina Campbell Mims is a graduate lawmakers for a judicial seat and winning tors barely have enough time Senate. of Wilson Hall. He is a fresh- elect our judges. South Caroli- the election, which can place to review the nominations In this fashion, both the ex- man majoring in public rela- na is in rare form with its judi- everyone involved within the that are normally released on ecutive and legislative branch- tions at the University of cial election process. In South election in the General Assem- a Thursday afternoon before es of our state have equal say South Carolina. In addition to Carolina, legislators control bly in awkward positions. they are asked for their sup- in who is elected to the bench his role as an author for the the nomination and election of As I stated earlier, a system port by candidates by the next in South Carolina. Selecting Odyssey Online, he serves in judges. There is no participa- of checks and balances needs Tuesday afternoon. judges in this way would the Residence Hall Association, tion of the executive branch or to be in place for this system I am not bashing the won- make for two branches of gov- the College Republicans and of the people in this process, to be “proper.” I do not think derful judicial minds that we ernment that would be held Garnet & Black Magazine’s which should change. Virginia that the answer is to have a currently have on the bench accountable instead of just Public Relations Board. He is the only other state in the partisan election in which in this state. I have had the one branch. can be reached at mimssc@ United States to elect judges candidates are required to opportunity to shadow some Also, it would provide for a email.sc.edu.

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COMMENTARY Is Gen. Flynn’s recent defection a death blow? hy did Gen. Mike one can hear the gnashing of canceled a Security Council of the DNC or John Podesta, tacks by a huge slice of the Flynn lie to the teeth. vote on a resolution denounc- which is what the FBI investi- country, second by their reflex- FBI about his De- “Clearly, Putin believes the ing Israeli settlements on the gation was supposedly about. ive reaction. The media have Wcember 2016 con- Trump presidency offers Rus- West Bank. There is no conclusive evi- behaved exactly like the versations with Russian Am- sia the prospect of a better re- Obama’s White House was dence Flynn committed a “enemy’’ Trump said they bassador Sergey Kislyak? lationship with the United backing the anti-Israel resolu- crime when, as national secu- were. Why did he not tell the FBI States. He appears to want this, tion. And Bibi Netanyahu had rity adviser-designate, he tried In this us-versus-them coun- the truth? and most Americans seem to asked Trump to weigh in to to prevent Obama from sabo- try, the media now seem to rel- As national security adviser want the same. After all, Hill- block the vote. taging the policies Trump had ish the role of “them.’’ The old to the president-elect, Flynn ary Clinton, who accused Bottom line: Flynn, acting run on — and won on. proud journalistic boast to be had called the Trump of being ‘Putin’s pup- on instructions, tried to pre- Yet there is evidence Russian objective and neutral report- ambassador. pet,’ lost.’’ vent a U.N. condemnation of intelligence agents colluded ers, observers and commenta- Message: Tell Flynn, it now appears, was Israel and to dissuade Russia with a British spy in the pay of tors is gone. President not freelancing but following from a mass expulsion of U.S. the oppo research arm of the We are all partisans now. Putin not to instructions. His deputy, K. T. diplomats, lest this poison the DNC and Hillary Clinton cam- As last Friday’s sudden 300- overreact to McFarland, sent an email to well against a rapprochement paign — to find dirt on Donald point drop in the Dow reveals, President six Trump advisers saying that for which the American people Trump. if Trump’s enemies bring him Obama’s ex- Obama, by expelling the Rus- had voted. And there is evidence James down, they will almost surely pulsion of 35 sians, was trying to “box In the court of public opin- Comey’s FBI wanted to hire crash the markets and abort Pat Russian dip- Trump in diplomatically.’’ ion, Flynn’s actions would find the British spy who appeared the recovery that took hold in Buchanan lomats. “If there is a tit-for-tat esca- broad support. Rather than to have access to the Russian Trump’s first year. Trump will lation,’’ warned McFarland, deny knowledge of them, agents who appeared to pos- And if the establishment, re- be president in “Trump will have difficulty Trump should have taken sess all that wonderful dirt on pudiated by Trump’s victory, three weeks, and we are com- improving relations with Rus- credit for them. the Donald. thinks it will be restored to the mitted to a new relationship. sia.’’ Exactly. Why the general would lie to It is hard to see how this nation’s good graces if they de- Not only was this initiative Flynn was trying to prevent the FBI about conversations he ends well. stroy Trump, they are whis- defensible, but it also proved Russian retaliation. Yet, as the had to know U.S. intelligence This weekend, after Flynn’s tling past the graveyard. successful. ex-director of the Defense In- had recorded is a puzzling admission he lied to the FBI, When Caesar falls, the Putin accepted the loss of telligence Agency, he had to question but now also an irrel- Beltway media were slavering cheering for Brutus and Cas- his diplomats and country know his call to Kislyak was evant one, water over the dam. like Pavlov’s dogs at anticipat- sius tends to die down rather houses on Long lsland and the being monitored and recorded. For Trump’s general is now ed indictments and plea bar- quickly. Then their turn Eastern Shore. Rather than So, again, why would he lie the newly conscripted collabo- gains by present and former comes. expel U.S. diplomats in retalia- to the FBI about a conversa- rator of the media-Mueller- White House aides, Trump tion, he invited them and their tion, the contents of which Democrat-deep state conspira- family members and perhaps Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- families to the Kremlin’s New were surely known to the peo- cy to overturn the election of Trump himself. thor of a new book “Nixon’s Year’s parties. ple who sent the FBI to ques- 2016 and bring down the The joy on the TV talk White House Wars: The Battles “Great move...(by V. Putin),’’ tion him? Trump presidency. shows was transparent. That Made and Broke a Presi- tweeted Trump, “I always The other charge of lying Remarkable. Yet the media have already dent and Divided America For- knew he was very smart.’’ This about a call with Kislyak was After 18 months, we have no been badly damaged, first by ever.’’ columnist concurred: Flynn’s request for Russian evidence Trump colluded with the relentless Trump attacks “Among our Russophobes, help in getting postponed or Russia in hacking the emails and the cheering for those at- © 2017 CREATORS.COM

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High 65 to 69. tion — First Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Heroin Anonymous — Tuesdays, National Health Care, 1018 N. Thursday: Cloudy and cooler with oc- 9:30-10:30 p.m., 4742 Broad St. Guignard Drive. Call (803) 905- casional rain. High 49 to 53. DOWNLOAD Call (803) 494-5180. THE APP TODAY 7720 or the Alzheimer’s Asso- Sumter Connective Tissue Sup- ciation at (800) 636-3346. port Group — First Tuesday of Journey of Hope (for family mem- January, March, May, July, LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON bers of the mentally ill), Journey September and November, 7 SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 7:13 a.m. Sunset 5:13 p.m. to Recovery (for the mentally ill) Lake pool yest. chg p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call Temperature Moonrise 8:47 p.m. Moonset 10:05 a.m. and Survivors of Suicide Support Murray 360 354.55 -0.04 (803) 773-0869. High 72° Group — Each group meets Marion 76.8 74.22 -0.09 Last New First Full Mothers of Angels (for mothers Low 45° every first Thursday, 7 p.m., St. Moultrie 75.5 74.18 none who have lost a child) — First Normal high 60° John United Methodist Wateree 100 96.61 -0.10 Tuesday at noon and third Normal low 36° Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Dec. 10 Dec. 18 Dec. 26 Jan. 1 Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wise Drive Call (803) 905-5620. Record high 77° in 1982 RIVER STAGES Baptist Church. Call (803) 469- Record low 20° in 1969 TIDES 6059, (803) 979-4498, (803) 469- FRIDAY MEETINGS: Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr 4506 or (803) 938-8544. Precipitation River stage yest. chg Celebrate Recovery — Fridays, 6 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH Black River 12 4.13 -0.02 Sumter Combat Veterans Group p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Month to date 0.04" High Ht. Low Ht. Congaree River 19 3.02 +0.02 Peer to Peer — Tuesdays, 11 Salt & Light Church, Miller Normal month to date 0.51" Today 10:57 a.m. 3.8 5:14 a.m. -0.8 Lynches River 14 3.14 +0.06 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 Road (across from Food Lion). Year to date 33.56" 11:27 p.m. 3.1 6:01 p.m. -0.4 Saluda River 14 2.27 -0.10 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans For help with struggles of al- Last year to date 46.12" Thu. 11:53 a.m. 3.6 6:09 a.m. -0.6 Up. Santee River 80 75.54 +0.06 helping veterans with PTSD, cohol, drugs, family problems, Normal year to date 44.11" ------6:56 p.m. -0.2 coping skills, claims and ben- smoking, etc. Wateree River 24 4.75 -3.86 efits. Wateree AIDS Task Force Support “The Gathering” — Second Group — Third Friday, 11:30 Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., North a.m., 508 W. Liberty St. Call NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. (803) 778-0303. Support group for teens and Today Thu. Today Thu. Today Thu. Today Thu. adults with special needs. Call SATURDAY MEETINGS: City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W (803) 972-0051 or (803) 468- Atlanta 51/38/r 51/36/c Asheville 49/35/c 47/32/c Florence 62/40/r 50/37/r Marion 52/34/pc 48/31/pc Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Chicago 35/21/s 31/18/pc Athens 58/38/r 51/35/c Gainesville 80/50/c 58/42/c Mt. Pleasant 68/47/r 51/42/r 5745 or email thegather- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome [email protected]. Dallas 53/39/c 54/32/s Augusta 63/40/r 52/37/r Gastonia 54/41/c 52/38/c Myrtle Beach 68/42/r 50/39/r Support Group — Third Satur- Detroit 39/26/pc 36/21/c Beaufort 69/46/r 52/40/r Goldsboro 59/39/r 52/38/r Orangeburg 62/45/r 48/40/r Parkinson’s Support Group — day, 1:30 p.m., 3785 Blackberry Houston 47/41/r 53/38/r Cape Hatteras 65/45/r 51/42/r Goose Creek 68/45/r 49/41/r Port Royal 67/47/r 51/41/r Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Lane, Lot 7. Call (803) 481-7521. Los Angeles 76/53/s 80/51/s Charleston 69/43/r 51/39/r Greensboro 52/38/c 51/33/pc Raleigh 52/37/c 51/34/c Carolinas Rehabilitation Hos- New Orleans 53/40/r 50/38/r Charlotte 55/38/c 53/38/c Greenville 57/41/r 52/36/c Rock Hill 56/41/r 51/38/c pital, 121 E. Cedar St., Flor- SUNDAY MEETINGS: New York 49/38/pc 47/32/s Clemson 56/41/r 51/37/c Hickory 54/37/c 51/34/pc Rockingham 57/39/r 50/39/c ence. Call (843) 661-3746. Sumter MS Support Group — Orlando 83/62/pc 76/58/c Columbia 61/42/r 52/37/c Hilton Head 67/48/r 51/43/r Savannah 69/47/r 52/38/r Sumter Amputee Support Group First Sunday, 3 p.m., Wise Philadelphia 49/36/pc 47/30/s Darlington 62/42/r 48/40/r Jacksonville, FL 79/53/c 58/43/r Spartanburg 54/40/r 49/36/c — Second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Drive Baptist Church, 2751 S. Phoenix 75/49/pc 68/44/s Elizabeth City 58/41/r 51/39/r La Grange 50/39/r 48/33/c Summerville 66/44/r 48/39/r Sumter Prosthetics & Orthot- Wise Drive. Call (803) 481-5344 San Francisco 62/47/s 65/48/s Elizabethtown 62/42/r 47/40/r Macon 56/38/r 50/36/r Wilmington 65/41/r 49/38/r ics, 259 Broad St. Call (803) or (803) 464-6440. Email I.am. Wash., DC 52/39/pc 50/34/s Fayetteville 59/40/r 52/36/r Marietta 50/38/r 50/33/c Winston-Salem 51/38/pc 50/34/pc 883-4356. [email protected] or ms- [email protected]. Sumter Chapter Parents of Mur-

PUBLIC AGENDA SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Today, 4 p.m., town hall

The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stay in astrology 21-April 19): focused on doing a better job of An important making changes to the way you EUGENIA LAST relationship handle your responsibilities. Short will suffer if trips will lead to new ideas and you get into an emotional spat. possibilities. A business or personal Turn a blind eye to flaws you see in partnership will help improve your someone and reflect more on your current situation. own. Personal awareness and SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A growth will bring you better results. business trip or event will offer you TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make new information that could help positive changes at home or to the you reinvent how you use your way you live. Taking charge of your skills and qualifications. The people investments and life goals will help you encounter will spark your you make wiser choices with regard imagination. Don’t take risks that to how you earn, handle and spend can lead to injury. your money. Don’t be fooled by SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): get-rich-quick schemes. Take action and do your best to GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Self- resolve issues or concerns you have. improvement is featured along Helping others physically will bring with relationships. If you make a about change and turn you into a unique offer, you’ll pique someone’s lifesaver. The rewards will be interest, but before doing so, make greater than anticipated. Personal sure you can produce what you improvements are encouraged. promise. A faulty plan will make CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): you appear unreliable. Pressure will build and CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put your conversations will turn into time and energy into handling your arguments if you aren’t careful in financial affairs, boosting your choosing the right words to express income and working toward your feelings. Listen carefully and advancement. Update your resume be prepared to back away from a and check the online job market, or no-win situation. Secrets are best try applying your skills and kept for now. qualifications more diversely. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): TOP: Issac loves mealtime. He is good around other dogs and loving with volunteers. This boy enjoys LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s best to Emotional spending will lead to going for walksIssac and takes enjoys in allgoing the sightsfor walks and soundsPhineas around ishim. a sweet, Issac is shy neutered boy and weighs in at more be secretive until you know exactly added stress. Refuse to let anger than 100 pounds. Issac is looking for his forever home. where you stand. Whether dealing prevail. Use your intelligence, and with friends, colleagues or the allow your ability to make a BELOW: Phineas is a shy, sweet young boy. He is learning to walk on leash and seems to do well around powers that be, listen carefully and difference rise to the surface. If you other dogs. He needs a loving home so he can enjoy life and come out of his shell. At 33 pounds, Phineas formulate exactly what you want love what you do, you’ll do a good is a medium / smaller boy. and need to move forward. job. Romance is highlighted. To inquire about Issac in kennel 4 or Phineas in kennel 37, call the adoption coordinator at (803) 774-3232. Personal gains look promising. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A To view more lost/found/adoptable pets, see Sumter Animal Control on Facebook. Animal Control is locat- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refuse to situation is likely to become ed at 1240 Winkles Road. let anyone answer for you or take explosive if you’ve overspent or over your responsibilities. Make signed a document that binds you your own decisions, be innovative to a commitment you can’t fulfill. CAN’T ADOPT BUT STILL WANT TO HELP? Sumter Animal Control accepts donations of the following: Capstar fl ea control pills, bleach in the way you handle others, and Tread carefully when dealing with (gallons or spray type), metal food and water bowls in all sizes, towels, waterless pet shampoo, dog cologne, kibble, puppy food, newspapers stay secretive about your future situations that can be costly and collars and leashes. You can also make a tax-deductible donation via Paypal at [email protected]. One hundred percent of your plans. Preparation will be the key to financially, emotionally and donation will be used for the dogs at Sumter Animal Control. success. physically. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Back in the saddle Johnson returning as P-15’s head coach after Campbell’s resignation

BY DENNIS BRUNSON children and grandchildren [email protected] ‘I like coaching who live out of state and out of town,” Campbell said. “I Curtis Johnson is back for baseball and this was went to see my grandson his second go-around as the play in a travel baseball head coach of the Sumter an opportunity for me tournament, and that’s when P-15’s American Legion base- I decided I needed to make ball team. to get back into it,’ this move. Johnson, who previously “I thought about it for a coached the P-15’s from 2012 CURTIS JOHNSON couple of months and I decid- through 20-14, replaces the ed it was just the right thing man who replaced him, Steve on his return to the P-15’s for me at this time.” Campbell. Campbell resigned “We appreciated Steve and the post after three seasons as all of his efforts and contri- head coach. butions to the program and “I like coaching baseball that of his coaching staff,” and this was an opportunity Campbell was 67-23 in his Lyons said of the former for me to get back into it,” three seasons in charge of the P-15’s player. said Johnson, who is current- program. He said he decided “It was certainly a great op- ly the athletic director at to step down in order to spend portunity the post gave to me Sumter High School. “I talked more time with his children and I thank them for it,” it over with (former Sumter and grandchildren. Campbell said. “I had a great P-15’s head coach) Wallie “I’ve been doing this the group of players to work with (Jones), and I talked about it last eight years (the five it and an outstanding coach SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Curtis Johnson, rear, is coming back to the be the head coach of the with (Post 15 athletic director) prior seasons as head coach staff.” Mr. (Bill) Lyons, and it just at Dalzell-Shaw), and I was Sumter P-15’s. Johnson was the P-15’s head coach from 2012 to 2014. felt like the right thing to do.” missing out on seeing my SEE P-15’S, PAGE B4 He is replacing the man who replaced him in Steve Campbell.

PREP BASKETBALL PREP BASKETBALL Jackson helps Barons to Lee Central pulls away from Sumter 37-32 victory over Hammond for 63-52 victory BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected] Natalie Jackson scored 17 points, including three of four free After a back-and-forth contest for the throws in the last 11 seconds, to first three quarters, it only seemed logi- help lead Wilson Hall’s varsity cal that the boys high school basketball girls basketball team to a 37-32 game between Sumter and Lee Central victory over Hammond Tuesday at on Tuesday would go down to the wire. the Nash Student Center. Nope, it did not happen. The Lady Skyhawks’ only lead LC outscored the Gamecocks 25-11 in came early, after a fast-break the final stanza to pull away for a 63-52 layup from Ahlea Myers to open victory at the SHS gymnasium. the scoring. The Lady Barons The loss dropped Sumter to 3-1 on the scored the next seven points and season, while the Stallions improved to never trailed the rest of the way, 3-4. with Hammond managing one tie, The Gamecocks, ranked fifth in the 5A 24-24, late in the third quarter. preseason poll by the South Carolina “The girls played with a tremen- Basketball Coaches Association, led 41-38 dous amount of heart tonight, and entering the fourth quarter. However, they played with a lot of effort,” Lee Central, ranked fifth in 2A, took con- said Wilson Hall head coach Glen trol of the game as SHS could not buy a Rector, whose team improved to bucket. 4-1 while dropping Hammond to LC opened a 47-43 lead on a pair of free 0-3. “At the end of the third quar- throws JoCuras McCloud. Calvin Felder ter we were getting a little bit followed up a miss to bring Sumter back tired. We gave up a couple of easy within two only have Demarcus Smith baskets and we were turning the get loose for a layup to make it 49-45 with ball over a little bit. I think the 4:24 remaining in the contest. (end of the) quarter (break) gave That was followed by a sequence that us an opportunity to slow every- turned the game in the Stallions’ favor. thing down, relax for a second and The much taller Gamecocks pounded the try to set the game plan for the glass after a miss, getting at least five fourth quarter.” more tips from point-blank range. They A follow from Morgan Walker was unable to get one to fall though. with 1:14 left in the third complet- That resulted with Shykeem Cooper ed a 6-0 Hammond run that getting loose for a layup to push the lead brought the Lady Skyhawks even, MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM to 51-45. SHS did manage a free throw to Wilson Hall’s Cameron Duffy (23) looks for someone to pass to in the Lady Barons’ SEE BARONS, PAGE B4 37-32 victory over Hammond on Tuesday at Nash Student Center. SEE SHS, PAGE B4

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Rivals Manning, Spurrier enter College Hall of Fame together

BY RALPH D. RUSSO mighty Gators. Tuesday night at the National The Associated Press Famous for his zingers, Football Foundation’s awards Spurrier said on the rare oc- banquet in Manhattan. NEW YORK — After the casion he runs into Manning The rest of the players in class picture of the latest Hall these days, there is no trash Hall of Fame class included of Fame inductees was taken, talk. There’s just mutual ad- Marshall Faulk of San Diego Peyton Manning made his miration and the chance to State; 2004 Heisman Trophy way over to Steve Spurrier for talk ball with one of the best winner Matt Leinart of South- another handshake and some quarterbacks the coach has ern California; Bob Crable of chit-chat before heading off in ever seen. The secret to Notre Dame; Kirk Gibson, the opposite directions to do beating Manning was really National League MVP in 1988 media interviews. no secret at all, Spurrier and former Michigan State re- The former Tennessee said. ceiver; Bob McKay of Texas; quarterback and former “We just got ready to play Dat Nguyen of Texas A&M; Florida coach had a one-sid- the best we could,” Spurrier Mike Ruth of Boston College; ed rivalry that helped define said. “Offense. Defense. Just Brian Urlacher of New Mexi- an era of Southeastern Con- seemed to work out. They co; and Adrian Peterson of ference football. Manning set didn’t have their best game a Georgia Southern. records in Knoxville, Tennes- lot and it seemed like we al- “He’s the real Adrian Peter- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS see, and won just about ways played well.” son,” Urlacher said of his old Former Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and former Flor- every award short of the Spurrier and Manning were Chicago Bears teammate. ida head coach Steve Spurrier, adversaries during Manning’s playing Heisman Trophy, but his inducted into the College days, were inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday teams never beat Spurrier’s Football Hall of Fame on SEE FAME, PAGE B4 along with former Clemson head coach Danny Ford. B2 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

THURSDAY, DEC. 21 SCOREBOARD Gasparilla Bowl COLLEGE FOOTBALL At St. Petersburg, Fla. TV, RADIO Southwest Division Temple (6-6) vs. FIU (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) W L Pct GB FRIDAY, DEC. 22 TODAY Houston 18 4 .818 — Bahamas Bowl Noon — Women’s College Basketball: Texas San Antonio 16 8 .667 3 Nassau Christian at Texas A&M (SEC NETWORK). New Orleans 12 12 .500 7 Ohio (8-4) vs. UAB (8-4), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) 2 p.m. — Women’s Professional Golf: Ladies Memphis 8 15 .348 10½ Famous Idaho Potato Bowl European Tour Omega Dubai Ladies Dallas 7 17 .292 12 Boise Masters First Round from Dubai, United Northwest Division Central Michigan (7-5) vs. Wyoming (7-5), 4 Arab Emirates (GOLF). p.m. (ESPN) 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA W L Pct GB Champions League Group H Match — Portland 13 10 .565 — SATURDAY, DEC. 23 Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid (FOX Denver 13 10 .565 — Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl SPORTS 1). Minnesota 14 11 .560 — South Florida (9-2) vs. Texas Tech (6-6), 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA Utah 13 11 .542 ½ Noon (ESPN) Champions League Group E Match — FC Oklahoma City 10 12 .455 2½ Armed Forces Bowl Spartak Moskva vs. Liverpool (FOX SPORTS Pacific Division Fort Worth, Texas 2). San Diego State (10-2) vs. Army (8-3), 3:30 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA W L Pct GB p.m. (ESPN) Champions League Group H Match — Golden State 19 6 .760 — Dollar General Bowl APOEL vs. Tottenham (FOX SPORTSOUTH). L.A. Clippers 8 14 .364 9½ Mobile, Ala. 5 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Utah Phoenix 9 16 .360 10 Appalachian State (8-4) vs. Toledo (11-2), 7 State at Brigham Young (BYUTV). L.A. Lakers 8 15 .348 10 p.m. (ESPN) 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY- Sacramento 7 16 .304 11 FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). SUNDAY, DEC. 24 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Siena at MONDAY’S GAMES Hawaii Bowl Louisville (ESPN2). Charlotte 104, Orlando 94 Honolulu 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Wisconsin at Indiana 115, New York 97 Fresno State (9-4) vs. Houston (7-4), 8:30 Temple (ESPNU). Phoenix 115, Philadelphia 101 p.m. (ESPN) 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Kent State at Boston 111, Milwaukee 100 Xavier (FOX SPORTS 1). Brooklyn 110, Atlanta 90 TUESDAY, DEC. 26 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Brown at Cleveland 113, Chicago 91 Heart of Dallas Bowl Providence (FOX SPORTS 2). Golden State 125, New Orleans 115 West Virginia (7-5) vs. Utah (6-6), 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Western Memphis 95, Minnesota 92 (ESPN) Carolina at North Carolina (FOX Dallas 122, Denver 105 Quick Lane Bowl SPORTSOUTH). San Antonio 96, Detroit 93 Detroit THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Yale at Lehigh Utah 116, Washington 69 Northern Illinois (8-4) vs. Duke (6-6), 5:15 (SPECTRUM 1250). p.m. (ESPN) Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is the favorite to win 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Wyoming at TUESDAY’S GAMES Cactus Bowl the Heisman Trophy when the winner is announced on Saturday South Carolina (WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKNT- Phoenix at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix FM 107.5). Utah at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Kansas State (7-5) vs. UCLA (6-6), 9 p.m. in New York. 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Golden State at Washington at Portland, 10 p.m. (ESPN) Charlotte (ESPN). 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Chicago at TODAY’S GAMES WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27 Washington (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. Independence Bowl 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Loyola Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m. Shreveport, La. (Chicago) at Florida (SEC NETWORK). Sacramento at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Southern Mississippi (8-4) vs. Florida State Oklahoma QB Baker 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Illinois State Dallas at Boston, 7:30 p.m. (6-6), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) at Brigham Young (BYUTV). Memphis at New York, 7:30 p.m. Pinstripe Bowl 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Jayhawk Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Bronx, N.Y. Shootout from Kansas City, Mo. — Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Boston College (7-5) vs. Iowa (7-5), 5:15 Washington vs. Kansas (ESPN2). Golden State at Charlotte, 8 p.m. p.m. (ESPN) Mayfield won’t change 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Central Miami at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Foster Farms Bowl Connecticut State at DePaul (FOX SPORTS Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Santa Clara, Calif. 1). Arizona (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 8:30 p.m. BY CLIFF BRUNT the award Saturday. He has 9 p.m. — Professional Golf: PGA Tour THURSDAY’S GAMES (FOX) Australasia Australian Masters First L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Texas Bowl The Associated Press blazed a winding, record- Round (GOLF). Washington at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Houston setting trail littered with 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Minnesota at Oklahoma City vs. Brooklyn at Mexico City, Texas (6-6) vs. Missouri (7-5), 9 p.m. Los Angeles Clippers (ESPN). 10 p.m. (ESPN) NORMAN, Okla. — Part big wins, emotional out- 4:30 a.m. — Women’s Professional Golf: Houston at Utah, 10:30 p.m. of Oklahoma quarterback bursts, awards and apolo- Ladies European Tour Omega Dubai Ladies THURSDAY, DEC. 28 Masters Second Round from Dubai, United FRIDAY’S GAMES Military Bowl Baker Mayfield embraces gies, and he has done it all Arab Emirates (GOLF). Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Annapolis, Md. being the bad guy. his way. Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m. Virginia (6-6) vs. Navy (6-5), 1:30 p.m. Denver at Orlando, 7 p.m. (ESPN) He told Baylor’s players “I’ve had a lot of people NFL STANDINGS Golden State at Detroit, 7 p.m. Camping World Bowl during warmups they “for- trying to give me advice By The Associated Press Dallas at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Orlando, Fla. All Times EST Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Virginia Tech (9- got who daddy is” and that through all this, but the Toronto at Memphis, 8 p.m. 3), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) he was going to have to thing that I’ve realized is AMERICAN CONFERENCE Boston at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. Alamo Bowl East San Antonio spank them. Before playing the person I am is the rea- Stanford (9-4) vs. TCU (10-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Tech — the school he son I’m here today,” May- W L T Pct PF PA NHL STANDINGS Holiday Bowl New England 10 2 0 .833 348 223 By The Associated Press San Diego left before walking on at field said. “I’ve had success Buffalo 6 6 0 .500 227 283 All Times EST Washington State (9-3) vs. Michigan State Oklahoma — he wore a N.Y. Jets 5 7 0 .417 266 288 (9-3), 9 p.m. (FOX) because I’m confident and Miami 5 7 0 .417 209 298 EASTERN CONFERENCE shirt with ‘TRAITOR’ been enthusiastic and pas- FRIDAY, DEC. 29 South Atlantic Division Belk Bowl across the front, then beat sionate about what I’m W L T Pct PF PA GP W L OT Pts GF GA Charlotte, N.C. the Red Raiders again. And doing.” Tennessee 8 4 0 .667 266 282 Tampa Bay 26 18 6 2 38 95 67 Wake Forest (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), 1 of course, he planted a Mayfield has crossed the Jacksonville 8 4 0 .667 299 178 Toronto 28 17 10 1 35 99 84 p.m. (ESPN) Houston 4 8 0 .333 296 309 Montreal 28 13 12 3 29 78 86 Sun Bowl crimson OU flag in the mid- line at times. He was ar- Indianapolis 3 9 0 .250 205 330 Boston 25 12 9 4 28 69 73 El Paso, Texas dle of the field at Ohio State rested in February and North Detroit 27 10 12 5 25 74 90 NC State (8-4) vs. Arizona State (7-5), 3 Ottawa 25 9 10 6 24 74 86 p.m. (CBS) after a win over the Buck- charged with disorderly W L T Pct PF PA Florida 27 10 13 4 24 79 93 Music City Bowl Pittsburgh 10 2 0 .833 281 213 Buffalo 27 6 17 4 16 56 94 Nashville, Tenn. eyes early in the season. conduct, public intoxica- Baltimore 7 5 0 .583 280 207 Kentucky (7-5) vs. Northwestern (9-3), 4:30 It’s obvious opponents tion and resisting arrest. Cincinnati 5 7 0 .417 219 238 Metropolitan Division p.m. (ESPN) Cleveland 0 12 0 .000 176 308 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Arizona Bowl pay attention to Mayfield’s After Kansas wouldn’t West Columbus 27 17 9 1 35 79 66 Tucson, Ariz. antics — Iowa State planted shake his hand, he later N.Y. Islanders 26 16 8 2 34 99 86 New Mexico State (5-6) vs. Utah State (6- W L T Pct PF PA New Jersey 26 15 7 4 34 80 80 6), 5:30 p.m. (CBSSN) a flag on Oklahoma’s field was caught on camera Kansas City 6 6 0 .500 303 274 Washington 28 16 11 1 33 84 84 Cotton Bowl Classic after an upset win, and grabbing his crotch and L.A. Chargers 6 6 0 .500 268 212 Pittsburgh 28 15 10 3 33 83 91 Arlington, Texas Oakland 6 6 0 .500 249 278 N.Y. Rangers 26 14 10 2 30 87 78 Southern Cal (11-2) vs. Ohio State (11-2), Kansas’ captains refused to swearing at the Kansas Denver 3 9 0 .250 206 315 Carolina 25 11 9 5 27 72 77 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) shake hands with him. sideline. As punishment, Philadelphia 27 9 11 7 25 75 83 NATIONAL CONFERENCE SATURDAY, DEC. 30 It all comes with the ter- he was stripped of his cap- WESTERN CONFERENCE TaxSlayer Bowl East Jacksonville, Fla. ritory for perhaps the most taincy for his final home W L T Pct PF PA Central Division Louisville (8-4) vs. Mississippi State (8-4), polarizing figure in college game against West Virginia Philadelphia 10 2 0 .833 361 215 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Noon (ESPN) football. and did not start. Dallas 6 6 0 .500 286 284 Winnipeg 27 17 6 4 38 94 71 Liberty Bowl Washington 5 7 0 .417 272 314 Nashville 27 17 7 3 37 87 78 Memphis, Tenn. “If people love it, or if Still, his teammates love N.Y. Giants 2 10 0 .167 189 291 St. Louis 27 17 8 2 36 88 72 Iowa State (7-5) vs. Memphis (10-2), 12:30 some people don’t love it, him as is — so much that Dallas 27 16 10 1 33 84 76 p.m. (ABC) South Minnesota 26 13 10 3 29 78 77 Fiesta Bowl he’s OK with that,” Okla- when he was stripped of his W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 27 12 10 5 29 82 73 Glendale, Ariz. homa coach Lincoln Riley captain status, the remain- New Orleans 9 3 0 .750 353 243 Colorado 25 12 11 2 26 79 82 Washington (10-2) vs. Penn State (10-2), 4 Carolina 8 4 0 .667 269 238 p.m. (ESPN) said. “He’s very secure ing captains took his jersey Pacific Division Orange Bowl Atlanta 7 5 0 .583 274 244 with who he is. His goal is with them to midfield for Tampa Bay 4 8 0 .333 243 288 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Miami Gardens, Fla. Los Angeles 28 17 8 3 37 85 61 Wisconsin (12-1) vs. Miami (10-2), 8 p.m. not to try to please every- the coin toss for the West North (ESPN) Vegas 26 16 9 1 33 90 82 body in the world. His goal Virginia game . They know W L T Pct PF PA San Jose 26 14 10 2 30 66 61 Minnesota 10 2 0 .833 285 204 Vancouver 27 13 10 4 30 75 77 MONDAY, JAN. 1 is he’s going to be true to that the edge that gets him Outback Bowl Detroit 6 6 0 .500 314 308 Calgary 27 14 12 1 29 80 88 himself.” Green Bay 6 6 0 .500 258 281 Anaheim 27 11 11 5 27 72 82 Tampa, Fla. into trouble and riles oppo- Chicago 3 9 0 .250 191 267 Edmonton 27 11 14 2 24 78 92 Michigan (8-4) vs. South Carolina (8-4), Mayfield doesn’t mind nents has led the Sooners to Arizona 30 7 18 5 19 73 104 Noon (ESPN2) West NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for Peach Bowl jousting with fans on social the College Football Playoff Atlanta W L T Pct PF PA overtime loss. Top three teams in each media, either. Yet, for all UCF (12-0) vs. Auburn (10-3), 12:30 p.m. two of the past three years L.A. Rams 9 3 0 .750 361 222 division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. (ESPN) the shenanigans, he’s all and to three consecutive Seattle 8 4 0 .667 290 222 Citrus Bowl Arizona 5 7 0 .417 219 310 Orlando, Fla. business between the lines. Big 12 titles. San Francisco 2 10 0 .167 202 298 MONDAY’S GAMES Washington 4, San Jose 1 Notre Dame (9-3) vs. LSU (9-3), 1 p.m. He has passed for 4,340 “Bake’s a personality guy, N.Y. Islanders 5, Florida 4, SO (ABC) THURSDAY’S GAMES Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal) yards with 41 touchdown and we love him and we Dallas 38, Washington 14 Nashville 5, Boston 3 Philadelphia 5, Calgary 2 Pasadena, Calif. passes and just five inter- rally behind him,” Oklaho- SUNDAY’S GAMES Oklahoma (12-1) vs. Georgia (12-1), 5:10 p.m. (ESPN) ceptions this season, and ma left tackle Orlando Minnesota 14, Atlanta 9 TUESDAY’S GAMES New Jersey at Columbus, 7 p.m. Sugar Bowl (CFP Semifinal) he has rushed for 310 yards Brown said. “What he does San Francisco 15, Chicago 14 New Orleans New England 23, Buffalo 3 N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Clemson (12-1) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:45 and five more scores. — we understand, people Green Bay 26, Tampa Bay 20, OT N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. p.m. (ESPN) Jacksonville 30, Indianapolis 10 Winnipeg at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. He will be the first quar- make mistakes. We under- Baltimore 44, Detroit 20 St. Louis at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. terback to finish in the top stand that it’s wrong. But N.Y. Jets 38, Kansas City 31 Nashville at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. 8 Buffalo at Colorado, 9 p.m. College Football Championship four of the Heisman Tro- we rally behind him. We’re Miami 35, Denver 9 Atlanta Tennessee 24, Houston 13 Anaheim at Vegas, 10 p.m. Rose Bowl winner vs. Sugar Bowl winner, 8 phy balloting three times, going to support each other L.A. Chargers 19, Cleveland 10 Minnesota at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans 31, Carolina 21 Carolina at Vancouver, 10 p.m. and he’s favored to claim no matter what.” Oakland 24, N.Y. Giants 17 TODAY’S GAMES SATURDAY, JAN. 20 L.A. Rams 32, Arizona 16 East-West Shrine Classic Seattle 24, Philadelphia 10 Calgary at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Washington, 8 p.m. At St. Petersburg, Fla. MONDAY’S GAMES Philadelphia at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) Ottawa at Anaheim, 10 p.m. NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Pittsburgh 23, Cincinnati 20 At Carson, Calif. THURSDAY, DEC. 7 THURSDAY’S GAMES American vs. National, TBA (FS1) New Orleans at Atlanta, 8:25 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Arizona at Boston, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 27 Colorado at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Senior Bowl SUNDAY, DEC. 10 At Mobile, Ala. Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Florida, 7:30 p.m. North vs. South, 2:30 p.m. (NFLN) San Francisco at Houston, 1 p.m. Calgary at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Carolina, 1 p.m. Dallas at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Chicago at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Green Bay at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Ottawa at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. FCS PLAYOFFS Detroit at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Carolina at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. By The Associated Press Indianapolis at Buffalo, 1 p.m. All Times EST Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES Washington at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7 p.m. FIRST ROUND Tennessee at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. Columbus at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 N.Y. Jets at Denver, 4:05 p.m. Vegas at Nashville, 8 p.m. Furman 28, Elon 27 Seattle at Jacksonville, 4:25 p.m. Buffalo at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Stony Brook 59, Lehigh 29 Philadelphia at L.A. Rams, 4:25 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 10 p.m. New Hampshire 14, CCSU 0 Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m. Kennesaw St. 28, Samford 17 South Dakota 38, Nicholls 31 MONDAY, DEC. 11 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Weber State 21, Western Illinois 19 New England at Miami, 8:30 p.m. 2017-18 Bowl Games Northern Iowa 46, Monmouth (NJ) 7 By The Associated Press San Diego 41, Northern Arizona 10 SECOND ROUND SATURDAY, DEC. 16 NBA STANDINGS Saturday, Dec. 2 By The Associated Press Celebration Bowl All Times EST At Atlanta James Madison 26, Stony Brook 7 NC A&T (11-0) vs. Grambling State (11-1), Kennesaw State 17, Jacksonville State 7 EASTERN CONFERENCE Noon (ABC) Wofford 28, Furman 10 New Orleans Bowl S. Dakota St. 37, N. Iowa 22 Atlantic Division North Texas (9-4) vs. Troy (10-2), 1 p.m. New Hampshire 21, Central Arkansas 15 (ESPN) Sam Houston St. 54, South Dakota 42 W L Pct GB N. Dakota St. 38, San Diego 3 Boston 21 4 .840 — Cure Bowl Weber State 30, Southern Utah 13 Toronto 14 7 .667 5 Orlando, Fla. Philadelphia 13 10 .565 7 Georgia State (6-5) vs. Western Kentucky (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (CBSSN) QUARTERFINALS New York 11 12 .478 9 Friday, Dec. 8 Brooklyn 9 14 .391 11 Las Vegas Bowl Boise State (10-3) vs. Oregon (7-5), 3:30 Weber State (11-2) at James Madison (12- Southeast Division p.m. (ABC) 0), 7 p.m. New Mexico Bowl Saturday, Dec. 9 W L Pct GB Wofford (10-2) at North Dakota State (11- Washington 12 11 .522 — Albuquerque Colorado State (7-5) vs. Marshall (7-5), 4:30 1), Noon Miami 11 12 .478 1 New Hampshire (9-4) at South Dakota Charlotte 9 13 .409 2½ p.m. (ESPN) Camellia Bowl State (10-2), 3 p.m. Orlando 10 15 .400 3 Kennesaw State (12-1) at Sam Houston Atlanta 5 18 .217 7 Montgomery, Ala. Arkansas State (7-3) vs. Middle Tennessee State (11-1), 8:30 p.m. Central Division (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) W L Pct GB SEMIFINALS !"# "$ %&"' TUESDAY, DEC. 19 Friday, Dec. 15 Cleveland 17 7 .708 — TBD, 8 p.m. Detroit 14 9 .609 2½ Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Akron (7-6) vs. FAU (10-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 16 Milwaukee 12 10 .545 4 TBD, 4:30 p.m. Indiana 13 11 .542 4 Chicago 3 19 .136 13 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 ( Frisco (Texas) Bowl CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, Jan. 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE Louisiana Tech (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) At Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas Semifinal winners, Noon THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 | B3

SPORTS ITEMS COLLEGE FOOTBALL Moore, Hurst honored with 1st team All-SEC selections

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Uni- teammates in Alaina Coates, versity of South Carolina line- Kaela Davis and Allisha Gray backer Skai Moore and tight leave for the WNBA after win- end Hayden Hurst were hon- ning the national title. ored as First-Team All-South- “It’s a role I’ve worked to eastern Conference selections make myself good at,” Wilson by the league’s head coaches, said. “When we need to score the conference office an- points, I want to be there.” nounced Tuesday. She’s confident the younger The All-SEC nod is the sec- Gamecocks — five of their 11 ond in as many days for both players are first-timers at Gamecocks. Hurst was a First- South Carolina — will grow Team All-SEC selection on and mold into a similarly Monday’s Associated Press strong unit as last year when Team, while Moore grabbed a the Southeastern Conference spot on the Second Team. schedule starts later this THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Moore paced Carolina with month. Boston College running back Davon Jones (16) is brought down by Clemson defensive tackle Dexter 88 tackles, 48 of which came Wilson, the two-time South- Lawrence (90) during the first half of their Oct. 7 game in Boston. Lawrence was selected to the AP against SEC opponents in eastern Conference player of All-ACC first team on Tuesday. 2017. He chalked up 10 tackles the year, made 10 of 20 shots. in Carolina’s matchup with She also had three steals and Georgia, a season high against a block as the Gamecocks beat SEC opponents, and his nine Charleston for a ninth straight Clemson, Cardinals’ Jackson stops against Tennessee led time. Carolina to a road victory. Alexis Jennings had 12 Hurst leads all conference points for South Carolina tight ends with 41 catches for while freshman guard Bianca dominate AP All-ACC team 518 yards, with 31 of his recep- Jackson had 10 rebounds. tions and 443 of his yards Darien Huff had 10 points to coming against league oppo- lead Charleston. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Top-ranked Clem- the coach of the year after leading the Hur- nents. The junior set a career Cougars coach Candice son once again dominated the Associated ricanes to the Coastal Division title and high with 93 receiving yards Jackson was pleased with her Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference teams their first appearance in the ACC champi- against Georgia, and he added team’s resolve. She said released Tuesday. onship game. North Carolina State defen- a team-best 76 yards in the Charleston just faced too The league-champion Tigers placed six sive end Bradley Chubb is the defensive victory over Arkansas. Hurst much in the middle. players on the first team, led by offensive player of the year. averaged 55.4 receiving yards UCF HIRES HEUPEL tackle Mitch Hyatt — one of eight unani- Clemson earned its third straight berth in per game in SEC play, ranking mous selections from the panel of 14 sports the College Football Playoff a day after 10th in the league across all ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF writers who cover the conference. beating Miami 38-3 in the ACC title game. positions, and all three of his didn’t take long to hire some- Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson Jackson, Dillon and Chubb also were touchdowns came in confer- one to lead its rejuvenated was the unanimous pick as the offensive unanimous selections to the first team ence matchups. football program. player of the year while Boston College along with N.C. State running back Nyheim Defensive lineman Dante The university announced running back A.J. Dillon was unanimously Hines, Syracuse receiver Steve Ishmael and Sawyer was a second team Tuesday that Josh Heupel will selected as the newcomer of the year. two players from Virginia — linebacker pick by the AP. He enters the be the Knights’ next football Miami coach Mark Richt was chosen as Micah Kiser and safety Quin Blanding. postseason tied for the FBS coach. The move comes about national lead with five forced 72 hours after Scott Frost an- Wide receivers — Kelvin Harmon, North Carolina ALL-ACC SELECTIONS State; Jaylen Smith, Louisville fumbles, a number that is just nounced Saturday he was All-purpose players (tie) — Greg Dortch, Wake For- one off the Carolina single- leaving UCF to become the 1ST TEAM OFFENSE est; Anthony Ratliff-Williams, North Carolina Quarterback — u-Lamar Jackson, Louisville Kicker — Mike Weaver, Wake Forest season record. Four of Saw- coach at Nebraska. Running backs — u-A.J. Dillon, Boston Collegel; u-Ny- yer’s forced fumbles led to “Coach Frost did an out- heim Hines, North Carolina State 2ND TEAM DEFENSE Tackles — u-Mitch Hyatt, Clemson; Brian O’Neill, Pitts- Defensive ends — Austin Bryant, Clemson; Duke Eji- turnovers, and he also ended standing job,” Heupel said burgh ofor, Wake Forest the regular season with 29 Tuesday at his introductory Guards — Tyrone Crowder, Clemson; Wyatt Teller, Vir- Defensive tackles — R.J. McIntosh, Miami; Tim Set- ginia Tech tle, Virginia Tech tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and news conference. “My job to Center — Justin Falcinelli, Clemson Linebackers — Parris Bennett, Syracuse; Dorian 3.0 sacks. continue to develop those rela- Tight end — Cam Serigne, Wake Forest O’Daniel, Clemson; Shaq Quarterman, Miami Wide receivers — u-Steve Ishmael, Syracuse; Cam Cornerbacks — Michael Jackson, Miami; Avonte SOUTH CAROLINA 69 tionships and continuity. I Phillips, Virginia Tech Maddox, Pittsburgh look forward to that. We need All-purpose player — Jaylen Samuels, North Carolina Safeties — Terrell Edmunds, Virginia Tech; Jaquan COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 43 State Johnson, Miami to play smart football but we Kicker — Michael Badgley, Miami Punter — Lester Coleman, Virginia COLUMBIA — South Caro- also have to be physical.” 1ST TEAM DEFENSE Coach of the year — Mark Richt, Miami lina coach Dawn Staley knows Heupel, who has been the of- Defensive ends — u-Bradley Chubb, North Carolina Offensive player of the year — u-Lamar Jackson, State; Clelin Ferrell, Clemson Louisville her team is a work in prog- fensive coordinator at Missouri Defensive tackles — Dexter Lawrence, Clemson; Defensive player of the year — Bradley Chubb, North ress. Having All-American the past two seasons, inherits a Christian Wilkins, Clemson Carolina State Linebackers — Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech; Joe Newcomer of the year — u-A.J. Dillon, Boston College A’ja Wilson, though, means Knights program that just fin- Giles-Harris, Duke; u-Micah Kiser, Virginia the lessons learned usually ished 12-0 to win the American Cornerbacks — Mark Gilbert, Duke; Greg Stroman, Voting panel: Virginia Tech Julian Benbow, The Boston Globe; Grace Raynor, come in victories rather than Athletic Conference title. The Safeties — u-Quin Blanding, Virginia; Derwin James, Charleston (S.C.) Post & Courier; Steve Wiseman, defeats. Knights will play Auburn in Florida State The Herald-Sun of Durham, North Carolina; Safid Punter — Ryan Winslow, Pittsburgh Deen, The Orlando Sentinel; John Bednarowski, Mar- That was the case once the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in ietta (Georgia.) Daily Journal; Rick Bozich, WDRB-TV, more Tuesday night as Wilson Atlanta on Jan. 1. 2ND TEAM OFFENSE Louisville, Kentucky; Christy Cabrera Chirinos, The Quarterback — John Wolford, Wake Forest Sun-Sentile of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Brant Wilker- put up 26 points and 15 re- He will not coach the Running backs — KirVonte Benson, Georgia Tech; son-New, The News & Record of Greensboro, North bounds to help the Gamecocks Knights in the bowl game, but Travis Homer, Miami Carolina; Joe Giglio, The News & Observer of Raleigh, Tackles — Chris Lindstrom, Boston College; Will North Carolina; Brian Batko, Pittsburgh Post-Ga- overcome some sluggish, slop- will watch in from a booth at Richardson, North Carolina State zette; Nate Mink, The Post-Standard of Syracuse, py play and roll past College Mercedes-Benz stadium. UCF Guards — Tony Adams, North Carolina State; Parker New York; Jerry Ratcliffe, The Daily Progress of Char- Braun, Georgia Tech lottesville, Virginia; David Teel, The Daily Press of of Charleston 69-43. is working on logistics that Center — Ryan Anderson, Wake Forest Newport News, Virginia; Conor O’Neil; Winston-Sa- “For us, we’re not where we would allow Frost to coach Tight end — Christopher Herndon IV, Miami lem Journal. need to be,” Staley said of the that game. defending national champions. TAGGART LEAVES OREGON FOR FSU “It was a game where we just were mentally challenged.” TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — EXCEPTIONAL At least until Wilson got Willie Taggart is returning to rolling. the Sunshine State, this time The 6-foot-5 senior reached as head football coach at Flor- double figures in points and ida State. EXCITING rebounds less than 14 minutes Taggart has agreed to be- into the game. She helped the come Florida State’s next Gamecocks (9-1) break open a coach, replacing Jimbo Fish- EXPERIENCED way-too-tight game with four er. Taggart told his Oregon straight baskets to close the players during a team meet- first quarter. ing on Tuesday that he is The Cougars (2-6) made only leaving. three field goals in the open- Florida State has called a ing 20 minutes. news conference for Wednes- When College of Charleston day morning to introduce Tag- cut a 24-point lead to 14 to gart. start the third quarter, it was The 41-year old Bradenton Wilson who once again re- native coached at South Flori- 2500 Lin-Do Court stored order — and a 20-point da for four seasons before lead — with two foul shots going to Oregon. Fisher re- Sumter, SC 29150 and two baskets. signed Friday to accept the 803-469-4490 It’s a different feel this sea- opening at Texas A&M . son for Wilson, who saw three high-scoring and productive From staff and wire reports

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cut the lead to five, but buckets by Torian Wilson and Mc- Cloud built the lead to 55-46 with 2:44 left. Sumter never got closer than seven the rest of the way. Wilson led a balanced Lee Central attack with 13 points. Javonte McCloud had nine, Smith 8, JoCuras McCloud and Daveon Thomas both had seven and Deandre Oliver had six. Cooper had 15 rebounds to go with four points. Sumter, which led 15-14 after one quarter before trail- ing 29-28 at halftime, was led by Felder with 19. Isiah Moore added 12 and Tyree Smalls had eight. In the girls game, Sumter improved to 3-1 with a 64-25 victory. Three players reached double figures for the Lady Gamecocks, led by Tamerah Brown with 16. Nina Edlow had 13 and Layken Cox had 12. Robionne Myers led the 0-4 Lady Stallions with 11 points.

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Johnson was a standout community,” Johnson said. right-handed pitcher for “I want to do what’s right Jones and the P-15’s in the and help it be successful.” mid 2000s. He posted an Johnson said he already 82-27 record in his three has Frankie Ward and Rob- seasons as head coach. bie Mooneyham, two for- Lyons feels like Johnson mer P-15’s players, lined up has matured in his time to be part of his coaching away from the program. staff. Also, Jones will be “I think Curtis has settled working with the program down a lot,” Lyons said. as a consultant and helping “He’s the AD at Sumter at practices. High, and he just wanted to “The last time I tried to get back into coaching. do everything – pitching, Johnson expressed his offense, coaching third,” love for the program. Johnson said. “This time I “I respect the program plan to spread the respon- and what it means to the sibilities.”

KeepingKatie Sumter Altman, Water Resources Beautiful Extension Agent

Litter Cleanup The exercise and the beauty will do There is nothing better, to me, wonders for your physical and than being on the water. That may mental health. While you’re there, not come as a surprise, seeing as I also be conscience of the health of am the local Water Resources the environment that you are visit- Extension Agent. My love of water ing. Take notice of the plants and is one of the reasons I love South animals that live in the area, and Carolina and Sumter. It’s my job to remember that these natural areas help protect and educate about our like forests and marshes play a water resources and, boy, do we huge role in protecting our water have some great water resources! I quality. Natural vegetation reduces spent my weekend hiking along, erosion and removes pollutants kayaking on, fishing in, and clean- like excess nutrients. These natural ing up Sumter County’s beautiful, buffers around our waterways also little corner of Lake Marion. help protect us from natural disas- I started out my weekend by vis- ters like flooding. Trees take up iting Pack’s Landing, with some and store huge quantities of water, MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM wonderful volunteers, to pick up reducing flooding in areas where Wilson Hall’s Daulton Dabbs (11) drives to the basket in the Barons’ 62-28 loss to Hammond on Tuesday at trash that had been tossed out of we don’t want water. Show your Nash Student Center. car windows or boats. This litter appreciation and protect these detracts from the beauty of natural valuable resources by doing your Rector said Jackson, a military family FROM PAGE B1 surroundings, endangers wildlife, part to clean up litter. BARONS transfer recently relocated to Sumter from and pollutes our water. We went, If you would like to participate Hawaii, is seeing her first substantial playing armed with trash bags and work in future litter cleanups around but the Lady Barons would maintain an advan- time after suffering an injury early in pre- gloves, and removed as much litter Sumter County, call or email Katie tage to close the quarter after Courtney Clark season practice. as we could. Then, we spent some Altman at 803-773-5561 or klalt- hit one of two shots at the free throw line. “We knew she was a good player and sec- time hiking along the Lake Marion [email protected]. And check out Jackson then took charge to open the final ond day of practice she turns her ankle and Passage of the Palmetto Trail. This palmettopride.org for more infor- quarter, scoring Wilson Hall’s first seven and is out for about three weeks,” Rector said. trail is a great way to see some mation on litter and litter preven- adding a steal to push the lead back to six, 31- “So she is just now getting back into being beautiful areas in our state, includ- tion. 25. able to play where she’s comfortable. She’s ing Sumter. I love the Palmetto Hammond pulled within one, 32-31, with a still learning to be comfortable with the girls 6-1 run and had a chance to tie with 26 sec- and the girls are doing a nice job of accept- Trail and hate to see litter at the Clemson University Cooperative Extension onds left, but Myers, who scored 13 to top the ing her, but she really stepped up big for us trailheads, so it was great to do my Service offers its programs to people of all part in keeping the trail clean! ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, Lady Skyhawks, came up short on a layup at- tonight. She hit a couple of really nice out- national origin, disability, political beliefs, sex- tempt after a steal. 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ON THE FRINGE PGA Tour gets a new version of Tigermania

BY DOUG FERGUSON Thomas got a taste of it. collectively. That’s no surprise. The Associated Press He is the FedEx Cup champion and “The keen golf fans will know Tiger PGA Tour player of the year after win- moved the needle and brought people ASSAU, Bahamas — The ning five times, including his first in that might be sports fans, but not latest comeback by Tiger major at the PGA Championship. He golf fans,” Henrik Stenson said. “But Woods, this one following a started the new season by winning the everyone who follows golf closely, I N 10-month absence from a CJ Cup in South Korea. don’t think they’ve been home think- fourth back surgery in three years, And when he sat down for a news ing, ‘Oh, this is not exciting anymore,’ was sure to cause some disruption in conference, his first six questions when all the guys at the top have been the workforce with the weekday televi- were about Woods. winning. It’s been a healthy couple of sion coverage. Thomas was paired with Woods for years, even though he’s not been on That included the commissioner’s the first and final rounds, and while the scene. office at the PGA Tour. Woods had the largest gallery, there “I don’t think he can make it less “I would consider myself to be was rarely more than about 250 fans. good, having the old Tiger back and among the highly distracted as Tiger It’s the Bahamas. So when Thomas trying to charge through the field,” played his first round,” Jay Monahan was asked if felt the effect of Woods Stenson said. “It would make it even said Tuesday. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS on the golf course or in his news con- more exciting.” Monahan was at the Hero World Tiger Woods watches his shot from the third ference, he smiled. There’s also the danger, especially Challenge the day before it began and tee during the final round of the Hero World “I would say more of the fact that I in today’s social media climate, to stayed for the pro-am dinner, where he Challenge at Albany Golf Club in Nassau, Ba- just won the FedEx Cup, player of the gush so much over Woods that it said Woods spoke from the heart hamas, on Sunday. year, and all I get asked about is Tiger seems no one else is playing and tour- about his foundation, thanked the Woods,” he said. Thomas was not the naments that Woods doesn’t play are other 17 players for coming and re- “We had such a strong year with least bit irritated, even though this was not worth watching. minded them they had a chance to great, young players stepping for- the 10th out 12 consecutive questions This is nothing new. The PGA Tour compete against a player at No. 1,199 ward,” he said. “You add Tiger back in he fielded about Woods on that day. has been facing questions like this for in the world ranking. the mix, and we all go away from it “I thought it was bad the questions I 20 years. “That broke up the room,” Monahan with a lot of excitement.” got asked about Jordan,” Thomas Monahan sees only an upside now. said with a laugh. How much Woods is in the mix re- said. “We have such a deep bench of Indeed, it’s rare for a player to tie mains to be seen, although this was as Golf wasn’t suffering without young, international players, com- for ninth and move up 531 spots in the strong as he has looked in four years. Woods, not inside the ropes. bined with a great group of veterans. world ranking — Woods now is all the Next up is figuring out a schedule that Dating to when Woods had his first All have accomplished a lot in their way up to No. 668 — but such were the Woods said would be geared around back surgery, Rory McIlroy won two own right, week in and week out. The circumstances. The field featured the four majors. He hasn’t played all majors in 2014; Spieth got halfway to story lines will be strong,” Monahan eight of the top 10 in the world, and it four since 2015, and he hasn’t made the calendar Grand Slam in 2015; said. “You take a strong PGA Tour and included one guy who had earned the cut in all of them since 2013. Dustin Johnson fulfilled his potential just make it stronger. And it doesn’t ranking points at only two tourna- Most of the young players at Albany with his first major in 2016 and was just apply when Tiger is playing. The ments over the last two years. Golf Club — Justin Thomas, Jordan voted player of the year. And this year fact he’s back is bringing more atten- There’s no way to go but up. Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Daniel Berger brought the emergence of the 24-year- tion, more eyeballs, and that’s going to That’s what Monahan took away — know more about the legend of old Thomas. benefit everyone. from the holiday exhibition, only he Woods than what it’s like to have him None can draw attention to golf like “It’s great to be back in that situa- wasn’t talking about the world ranking. at tournaments. Woods — not individually, maybe not tion.”

RECRUITING CORNER Decommitment from FSU has Carolina at top of list

efensive back Israel of the Volunteers’ issues to been in this week to see him. He will be an early signee. was able to return for his Senior Mukuamu of Bossier get in position with Gerald. Carvin said he will sign on USC OL target Jovaughn Night game and the playoffs. City, La., formerly USC has always been a factor Dec. 20 and will enroll early, Gwyn of Charlotte took an of- Dixon was considering sign- D of Berkeley High in his recruiting, and the but he will announce his com- ficial visit to NCSU over the ing on Dec. 20 but is now School in Moncks Corner, an- chance of getting Gerald to mitment prior to that date. weekend. thinking about waiting until nounced a flip have improved. Athlete Bryce Thompson of USC offered 2019 DB Jaden January because he’s not yet decommit- “It’s a big possibility,” Ger- Dutch Fork High in Irmo is Davis of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., clear on a decision. ment from ald said of flipping to USC. “A dealing with USC, Virginia and ‘20 DB Isaiah Dunson of He will visit Louisville on Florida State lot of the players reached out Tech, North Carolina State Tucker, Ga., his first offer. Friday, Oklahoma State on last week. to me and expressed that they State and Marshall. Thomp- Dec. 15 and Alabama on Jan. Mukuamu really wanted me to be a part son has been in touch with CLEMSON 19. He said Tennessee could committed to of the program. If the coaches USC’s Robinson, and he at- OL Jordan McFadden of Dor- get back into it with him de- FSU in late are telling the players this is a tended the USC-Clemson man High in Roebuck has pending on the head coach July over the guy we need, go after him, it game. Thompson said Robin- been on the verge of flipping that’s hired. Phil University of really means something. That son likes him as a DB, but from VT to Clemson for weeks OL Cade Mays of Knoxville, Kornblut South Caroli- says a lot. USC wide receivers coach and an announcement from Tenn., released a top three of na and oth- “I don’t really care about Bryan McClendon wants him him is expected this week. Clemson, UGA and Ohio ers, but the the loss (to Clemson) because over there. “I still feel strong about State. He has taken official growing reality of head coach they had a really good season. In July, Thompson said he Clemson,” said McFadden, visits to Clemson and Ohio Jimbo Fisher ultimately leaving They are headed in the right had made his decision and who has been committed to State and is scheduled to visit FSU for Texas A&M forced direction. It’s my home state was planning to commit then, VT since July 4. “It probably UGA on Dec. 15. Mays, a for- Mukuamu’s hand, and USC and that’s definitely some- but he had to delay that be- will be Clemson.” mer Tennessee commitment, could be the benefactor. thing special I would love to cause he needed more aca- McFadden has long been a will be an early signee. “They (USC) are back at the be a part of. The loss didn’t demic work to be completed. Clemson fan and once the Ti- LB Payton Wilson of Hills- top, but I’m still looking at hurt them; it didn’t really He said his mind basically re- gers offered in August they borough, N.C., who decommit- Georgia, and I’m taking an of- matter to me.” mains made up. began to make up the ground ted from North Carolina, said ficial visit to Purdue, and I’m Gerald had an in-home visit “It’s still the same, but you on the Hokies. They turned Clemson recruiter Robbie looking at Indiana as well,” from Syracuse last week never know; it’s still a long that corner two weekends ago Caldwell has been in touch Mukuamu said. “Others while he was in Florence. Ari- time until Signing Day and a when McFadden made his of- with him. Clemson was on his might pop up like Louisville, zona head coach Rich Rodri- lot can change, but as of right ficial visit and exited with the short list when he committed and I just got a text from USF guez was at his school to see now I still know where I’m Tigers on top. to UNC (South Florida), so I’ve got to him last week and coaches going,” he said. Thompson Running back Lyn-J Dixon of RB Jashaun Corbin of Mel- see what happens. from Arizona State and Colo- added that his goal is to sign Butler, Ga., is one of those bourne, Fla., has taken an of- “There’s no leader, I’m rado were in on Thursday to during the December early former Tennessee commit- ficial visit to Oregon and going to wait out my decision see him. He also was contact- signing period. ments now looking for a new plans to take visits to Clem- and see what happens. Florida ed by Florida, which informed USC coaches visited line- college address. Clemson, son, FSU and Southern Cali- State is still in it, but I’m not him new head coach Dan Mul- backer Channing Tindall of which is looking for one RB fornia. He’s been committed sure because the stability len is honoring the offer from Spring Valley High in Colum- for the class, is hard after to FSU. there is unsure.” the previous staff. Gerald has bia early last week. UGA was him. Dixon made an official USC heach coach Will Mus- an official visit set with Louis- in on Thursday and Auburn visit for The Citadel game and CLEMSON AND USC champ and defensive coordi- ville for Friday. on Sunday. He plans to make the Tigers are very much in DE KJ Henry of Clemmons, nator Travaris Robinson were USC offensive line coach Eric a decision in mid-December. play for him. N.C., was visited by USC re- supposed to visit Mukuamu Wolford went in home with DE Jarrett Jackson of Palm “The Clemson offense cruiter Mike Peterson on Fri- on Monday. one of his position targets in Beach Gardens, Fla., had an would be a good scheme be- day. VTwas in on Thursday. “I think they are really in- Dylan Wonnum of Atlanta on in-home visit last week with cause the offense they run is Clemson, Alabama and UGA tense about me,” he said. Thursday. Wonnum, the Louisville head coach Bobby similar to what we run so it are also on his short list. He “They never really stopped brother of USC DE DJ Won- Petrino. Jackson is a Cardinal wouldn’t be like a big transi- has an official to Alabama on recruiting me. They told me num, has had USC up high on commitment but is still look- tion coming from my high Dec. 15. over the summer they were his list though last Saturday ing at other options. He has school and getting to know Clemson DB target Tyreke going to come after me hard he took an unofficial visit to taken official visits to USC and the plays,” Dixon said. Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla., up until (National) Signing Auburn. Texas and he will visit Louis- Dixon was limited to six has dropped UCLA from con- Day (in February of 2018). I Earlier in the week Wolford ville on Friday. He’s also con- games this season due to torn sideration, leaving Clemson would feel comfortable was in western Tennessee to sidering a visit to Pittsburgh. ligaments in his ankle, but he and Ohio State on his list. going there and playing in meet with another target. OL T’Rob’s (Robinson’s) defense Jerome Carvin of Cordova. He and under Coach Mus- has taken official visits to champ.” Tennessee, Mississippi State, Mukuamu has taken official Memphis, UCLA and Auburn. Got leftovers? visits to USC, FSU, Indiana, There’s no room left for an of- UGA and was at Purdue over ficial visit to USC, but Wolford Let us sell you a new refrigerator the weekend. He said his en- was out to meet with Carvin Stainless Steel tire family will go with him to anyway. French Door Refrigerator Purdue this weekend. 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PRO FOOTBALL Punishments handed out for Steelers-Bengals fiasco BY JOE KAY The Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Two players carted off, two others suspended, many fines to follow. One of the NFL’s nastiest ri- valries set new lows in prime time, forcing fans to avert their eyes. What’s to be done about this long-running animosity between the Steelers (10-2) and Bengals (5-7)? Do the teams encourage the mayhem by downplaying it? Do the NFL and the networks promote it by showing it in prime time every season? Those questions were raised in the aftermath of a game so brutal that it made viewers cringe. Pittsburgh rallied for a 23-20 victory at Paul Brown Stadium on Monday night, its sixth straight win over the Bengals. What it’ll be remembered for, though, is how it felt more like a street brawl at times. The NFL responded by sus- pending Steelers receiver JuJu Schuster-Smith and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Bengals safety George Iloka Cincinnati outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict gestures as he is carted off the field with a concussion after a blindside hit by Pittsburgh wide for one game each on Tues- receiver JuJu Schuster-Smith in the Steelers’ 23-20 victory on Monday in Cincinnati. day, and fines for other players are expected later in the in the playoffs that season at cord 173 yards. week. Paul Brown Stadium, and Some of the Bengals’ frus- “I’ll acknowledge there Burfict’s hit to Brown’s tration comes from the Steel- were some unfortunate things head in the closing seconds ers’ ability to keep pulling out in that game that we don’t moved the Steelers in range victories. The Steelers have need in our game — by both for a field goal and an 18-16 won six straight, nine of 10 sides,” Steelers coach Mike win. and 14 of 17 in the series. Tomlin said Tuesday. In response, the NFL sus- These two teams are It’s been going on for years, pended Burfict for three through with each other for with grudges deepening. games. Burfict went at it with the season — on the field, Bengals linebacker Vontaze some of the Steelers on social anyway. What comes next? Burfict — a focal point for media. The raw feelings grew Bengals coach Marvin much of the animosity — left deeper. Lewis — who has steadfastly the field on a cart with a con- This year’s unpleasantries defended Burfict — is finish- cussion after Schuster-Smith began with Burfict refusing to ing his contract and could be leveled him with a blindside shake Steelers’ hands at the done in Cincinnati after a 15- hit. The receiver then stood coin toss on Oct. 22 at Heinz year run. He’s 0-7 in the play- over the fallen linebacker to Field. During the game, Burf- offs — including two losses to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS taunt him. ict kicked Steelers running Pittsburgh — and he’s 8-24 Pittsburgh inside linebacker Ryan Shazier, center left, tackles Cincin- As Schuster-Smith apolo- back Roosevelt Nix in the against the Steelers overall. nati running back Giovani Bernard (25) in the first half of the Steelers’ gized for taunting after the chest and was fined $12,154 by Burfict will stay. He got a 23-20 win over the Bengals on Monday in Cincinnati. Shazier was game, receiver Antonio the league. contract extension earlier this carted off the field with a spinal injury after the play and remains Brown yelled: “Karma! It’s After the game, Bell tweeted year while serving another hospitalized. called karma!” video of Burfict’s kick and three-game suspension for an The NFL’s letter to Schus- said: “man dude gotta go man egregious preseason hit. He The question is how to keep gals linebacker Kevin Minter ter-Smith informing him of ... that’s not football AT also was ejected from a game it from turning a rivalry into said after the game. “We come the suspension said the egre- ALL!!” in Tennessee for pushing an a rumble. for them, and they come for gious hit and the taunting The teams went their ways, official’s arm away. “The rivalry is real,” Ben- us.” “fell far below the high stan- but didn’t forget. dards of sportsmanship ex- After Bengals receiver A.J. Palmetto Plaza pected of an NFL player.” Green was ejected from a Iloka hit Brown in the head game at Jacksonville for FREEDOM FURNITURE Freedom after his touchdown catch tied wrapping his arm around Furniture Miller Rd. the game in the fourth quar- Jalen Ramsey’s neck, taking 493 N. GUIGNARD • SUMTER, SC • 499-2002 Hardees ter. Brown wasn’t hurt, but him down and punching him, 539 A S. 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Bell grabbed the linebacker’s Players went back-and- facemask and shoved him to forth on social media, and the ground, drawing a foul for they got into a skirmish on unnecessary roughness, part of the field during pregame a combined 20 penalties total- warmups in the rematch in ing 239 yards. Cincinnati was Cincinnati. They met again penalized 13 times for a club-re- NO CREDIT CHECK

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TODAY Nash Student Center), 8:30 p.m. Laurence Manning vs. Veritas Chris- LMA JV basketball defeats Ben Lippen VARSITY BOWLING tian (Boys Only in Baron Classic at Laurence Manning, Thomas Sum- Nash Student Center), 7 p.m. ter, Robert E. Lee vs. Wilson Hall (at Sumter Christian at Grace Christian Gamecock Lanes), 5 p.m. (Boys Only), 4 p.m. MANNING — Laurence Duvall 8, Dylan Richardson Audrey Bennett led the Varsity Wrestling Sumter, Fairfield Central at Lugoff- VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Manning Academy’s junior Doc Walker 6Guylar Lady Swampcats with 15 Elgin, 6 p.m. C.E. Murray at Manning, 4:30 p.m. varsity boys basketball team Netchaeff 4 10 rebounds points. Peyton Davis had six. Marlboro at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. THURSDAY Jefferson Davis at Clarendon Hall, 4 defeated Ben Lippen 36-35 on On Monday in Darlington, p.m. Tuesday at Bubba Davis Gym- LMA defeated Trinity-Byrnes VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL VARSITY BASKETBALL Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. VARSITY WRESTLING nasium. 21-18. Brianna Boykin led TRINITY-BYRNES 61 Sumter in Silver Fox Invitational (at Gabe Harris led the Swamp- Laurence Manning with eight JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Dutch Fork), TBA LAURENCE MANNING 57 Sumter at Crestwood, 6 p.m. cats with 11 points. Kyle Horton points. Ben Lippen at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. SATURDAY had 10 and AJ Nelson had six. DARLINGTON – Laurence CRESTWOOD 38 B TEAM BASKETBALL VARSITY BASKETBALL On Monday in Darlington, Manning Academy lost to EAST CLARENDON 7 Columbia at Sumter (Boys Only), Sumter in BoJangle’s Bash (Boys LMA lost to Trinity-Byrnes Trinity-Byrnes 61-57 on Mon- 5:30 p.m. Only at Ridge View), 3 p.m. Wilson Hall at Timmerman, 4:30 Wilson Hall vs. Hilton Head Chris- 39-27. Harris led Laurence day at the T-B gymnasium. TURBEVILLE — Crestwood p.m. tian (Boys Only in Baron Classic at Nash Student Center), 4 p.m. Manning with 11 while Den- Jerrell Kelley led the High School defeated East MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL Wilson Hall vs. Hilton Head Chris- zell Sigler had nine. Swampcats with 13 points. Clarendon 38-7 on Monday at Furman at Alice Drive, 5 p.m. tian (Boys Only in Baron Classic at Manning at Bates, 5 p.m. Nash Student Center), 2:30 LAKEWOOD 36 Dawson Hatfield had 11, the EC gymnasium. Chestnut Oaks at Mayewood, 5 p.m. p.m. CAMDEN 26 Chase Lee eight and Wyatt Jayden Stokes led the Lady Hillcrest at Ebenezer, 5 p.m. Thomas Sumter vs. Orangeburg Scott’s Branch at Kingstree, 5:30 Prep (Boys Only in Baron Classic at Rowland seven. Knights with 10 points. p.m. Nash Student Center). 4 p.m. Lakewood High School de- Creek Bridge at East Clarendon, 5:30 Thomas Sumter vs. Orangeburg p.m. Prep (Girls Only in Baron Classic at feated Camden 36-26 on Mon- GIRLS B TEAM BASKETBALL Nash Student Center). 2:30 p.m. day at The Swamp. FRIDAY WILSON HALL 30 VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Umar Lawson led the Ga- JV BASKETBALL HAMMOND 22 VARSITY BASKETBALL Crestwood at Lee Central, 1 p.m. tors with 10 points. Dorien Crestwood at Sumter, 6 p.m. Manning at Scott’s Branch, 3:30 East Clarendon at Lamar, 4:30 p.m. p.m. Glover added nine. LAURENCE MANNING 27 Wilson Hall improved to 2-0 Thomas Sumter vs. Wilson Hall BEN LIPPEN 21 with a 30-22 victory over Ham- (Boys Only in Baron Classic at Nash B TEAM BASKETBALL Student Center), 8:30 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson B TEAM BASKETBALL MANNING — Laurence mond on Tuesday at Nash Thomas Sumter vs. Wilson Hall Academy, 11 a.m. Manning Academy improved Student Center. (Girls Only in Baron Classic at Nash WILSON HALL 40 Student Center), 7 p.m. VARSITY WRESTLING HAMMOND 32 to 3-1 with a 27-21 victory over Sarah Sonntag led the Lady Laurence Manning vs. Veritas Chris- Sumter in Silver Fox Invitational (at Ben Lippen on Tuesday at Barons with 12 and Tinialia tian (Boys Only in Baron Classic at Dutch Fork), TBA 4-0 Tate Sistare 9, Jackson Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Colvin had six.

pel. Interment will follow at Whites Mortuary LLC of Eric, of Clinton, and Melissa OBITUARIES Evergreen Memorial Park Sumter. Ann Parker, Tiffany Elaine cemetery. Parker and Brandi Nicole LOUISE H. SINGLETON also served as the church The family will receive TILLMON J. DAVIS JR. Parker, all of Sumter; one sis- Louise Harrison Singleton, treasurer for 19 years. friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Fri- WEDGEFIELD — Tillmon ter, Gloria Jean Parker Ard of 86, widow of Willie Singleton Mr. Neal enjoyed photogra- day at Bullock Funeral Home. J. Davis Jr., 52, departed this Johnsonville; two grand- Sr., departed this life on Mon- phy with his favorite subjects You may go to www.bullock- life on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in daughters, Brooklynn Marie day, Dec. 4, 2017, at her resi- being his children and grand- funeralhome.com and sign the Sumter. Williamson and Keirstyn Wil- dence. children. He was greatly loved family’s guest book. He was born on May 10, liamson; four nieces, Amanda She was born on March 20, by his family and friends. His The family has chosen Bull- 1965, in Baltimore, to the late Christmas Lyerly and her 1931, in Clarendon County, a generosity and helpfulness ock Funeral Home for the ar- Tillmon J. Davis Sr. and Doro- husband, Jason, Alyssa Ard, daughter of the late Henry E. were greatly appreciated by rangements. thy Reed Davis. Holly Ard and Liz Christmas; and Susan China Harrison. many. He was a true gentle- Services are incomplete and one nephew, David J. Christ- The family will be receiving man. will be announced later by mas and his wife, Roxi; along friends from 2 to 8 p.m. daily He was predeceased by his Whites Mortuary LLC of with a host of numerous fami- at the home of her daughter, wife and his siblings, Mildred Sumter. ly members. 2041 Essex Drive, Sumter, SC Dyzell, Genevieve DeBow, A graveside service will be 29154. Richard A. Neal, William H. JAMES E. PARKER held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Neal Jr. and Marjorie Rhodes. OLIVIA S. OLIVER James Edward Parker, age the St. John United Methodist Main St., Sumter, is in charge Survivors include his 57, beloved husband of Pame- Church Cemetery, 523 S. of arrangements. daughter, Kay Neal Fort of Olivia Stukes Oliver, 74, la Anne Troop Parker, died on Green Road, Lake City. Sumter; his son, Alvin Joseph wife of Jeremiah Oliver Jr., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Pal- The family will receive BENJAMIN PETERSON Neal of Columbia; six grand- departed this life on Tuesday, metto Health Tuomey. friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today Benjamin Peterson, of 51 children, Morgan Elizabeth Dec. 5, 2017, in Sumter. Born in Florence, he was a at Bullock Funeral Home. Pocotaligo Court, Sumter, Neal, Jacob Yancy Neal (Kel- She was born on Dec. 9, son of the late George Ray- You may go to www.bullock- died on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, ley), Mary Jordan Neal Lem- 1942, in Paxville, a daughter mond and Helen Marie funeralhome.com and sign the at his residence. pesis (Christopher), Sally Fort of the late John H. Stukes Kirby Parker. He retired family’s guest book. Funeral arrangements are Ardis (Ralph), Katie Fort Sr. and Mattie Mickens from Santee Print Works. He The family has chosen Bull- incomplete and will be an- Smith (Roger) and Melvin Stukes. loved to fish and enjoyed ock Funeral Home for the ar- nounced by Sumter Funeral David Fort Jr.; eight great- The family is receiving spending time with his fami- rangements. Service Inc. grandchildren; and one sister, friends at the home of her son ly. He was of the Holiness The family will receive Mary N. Morin of Cocoa and daughter-in-law, John faith. friends at the home of his son, Beach, Florida. and Sashonda Oliver, 50 Kle- In addition to his wife, he is Darin (Gwen) Peterson, 103 E. Visitation will be held from pin Court. survived by four daughters, Patricia Drive. 1 to 2:30 p.m. today at Elmore- Services are incomplete and Brittany Lynn Parker Wil- Cannon-Stephens Funeral will be announced later by liamson and her husband, ALVIN C. NEAL Home. Alvin Clarence Neal, wid- Graveside services will be ower of Miriam DuCom Neal, held at 3 p.m. at Sumter Cem- passed away on Monday, Dec. etery, conducted by the Rev. 4, 2017, at the home of his Dr. Bob Calvert. daughter. The family will receive He was born on Feb. 14, friends at other times at the 1918, in Mishawaka, Indiana, home of his daughter, Kay a son of the late William Fort. Henry and Emma White Neal. The family would like to ex- WIRELESS He was a graduate of Etna press much gratitude to Mr. Green High School, Etna Neal’s special caregivers, Green, Indiana. Mr. Neal Laura Ellison, Saundra served during World War II, Roach, Barbara Washington, enlisting in the Army Air Marilyn Davis, Chanita Nel- Corps in 1940. He had the dis- son and Mary McKnight, COVERAGE tinction of being the first en- along with the staff of Caris listed man to be assigned to Hospice. Shaw Air Force Base before Memorials may be sent to construction was completed. First Baptist Church, 107 E. Because of his efficiency in Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150 establishing the personnel re- or United Ministries, 36 S. Ar- cords office, he was asked to tillery Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. ISSUES? open an Air Force base in Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Bainbridge, Georgia. While in Funeral Home and Crematori- Sumter, he met Miriam um of Sumter is in charge of DuCom, and they were mar- the arrangements. ried upon his return to Shaw. He completed Officer Candi- BARBARA JEAN WILDER We've got you covered with date School in Miami and re- BRONX, N.Y. — Barbara ceived a commission of first Jean Wilder, age 71, entered lieutenant. After the war, Mr. into eternal rest on Sunday, 140 cell towers in our area. Neal served in the Air Force Dec. 3, 2017, at Bronx-Lebanon Reserve and retired having Hospital, Bronx. earned the rank of major. Born in Summerton, she He was an accountant for was a daughter of the late Southern Coatings Co. for sev- Pinckney and Louise Adger eral years before working as Wilder. the office manager for Cour- The family will receive tright Chevrolet for 12 years. friends at the family home, The opportunity to join Korn 1143 Coard Road, Panola com- SWITCH TO Industries came next for Mr. munity, Pinewood. Neal. Always interested in new Professional services en- FTC WIRELESS TODAY! innovations, he set up the first trusted to Dyson’s Home for computer system for Korn In- Funerals of Summerton, (803) dustries. After 25 years, he re- 485-4280. tired as a vice president / sec- ftcwireless.com | 888-218-5050 retary-treasurer. RUTHIE N. BYRD Mr. Neal was a faithful Ruthie N. Byrd, age 84, be- member of First Baptist loved wife of Woodrow F. Church since joining in Byrd, died on Tuesday, Dec. 5, March 1948. He served as a 2017, at McElveen Manor. deacon, youth Sunday school A funeral service will be director and on various ad- held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the The Area’s Best and Only Full-Service Provider ministrative committees. He Bullock Funeral Home Cha- B8 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

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PHOTOS PROVIDED Lakewood High School Choir will join the 282nd Army Band in presenting “Home for the Holidays” on Friday evening at Patriot Hall. Army band, choirs present ‘Home for the Holidays’ BY IVY MOORE Special to The Sumter Item

he 282nd Army Band will present its Christmas con- Tcert, “Home for the Holi- days,” at 7 p.m. Friday at Patriot Hall. The 40-piece band will be joined on two songs by the combined choirs of Crestwood and Lakewood high schools, directed by Deborah Horton and Herbert Johnson. The 282nd Army Band, stationed at Fort Jackson, Columbia, will present “Home for the Holidays” with special guests, the combined The band, under the command of award-winning choirs of Crestwood and Lakewood high schools, Friday at Patriot Hall. Chief Warrant Officer III George T. Bauer and 1st Sgt. Daniel Welch, is urday in the Carillon Parade in Co- perform with a band,” he said. “It’s gospel arrangement of “Joy to the celebrating the 100th anniversary of lumbia. different than just performing a cap- World” from the film “The Preacher’s Fort Jackson, where it has been head- In addition to its concert band, the pella or with piano, and it’s a great Wife,” which starred the late Whitney quartered since 1956. 282nd includes several performing musical learning experience.” Houston, as well as a Christmas carol According to its official history, the groups that play a variety of music Combined, the award-winning sing-along. The choirs will also sing 282nd Army Band’s “primary mission from traditional marches to pop, jazz Crestwood and Lakewood choirs have an a cappella version of “Carol of the is to promote readiness and perform and rock in venues that include Shaw 25 members who won seats in the Bells.” music that maintains the morale and Air Force Base and Sumter. South Carolina All-State Chorus. They The Commanding General U.S. esprit de corps of the soldiers sta- Herbert Johnson, director of the were selected for the prestigious and Army Training Center and Fort Jack- tioned at Ft. Jackson.” The band ex- Grammy-winning Lakewood High very limited seats from among thou- son present “Home for the Holidays” pands its mission to support sur- School, said the choirs are very excit- sands of S.C. high school vocalists at 7 p.m. Friday at Patriot Hall, 135 rounding areas by playing free con- ed about being a part of “Home for the who auditioned. Haynsworth St. Admission is free. Call certs and ceremonies, as well as Holidays.” Johnson said the combined choirs Patriot Hall at (803) 436-2260 for free marching in parades, as they did Sat- “We rarely have the opportunity to will be accompanied by the band in a tickets.

By 1965, her final film, “When the Boys Meet the Francis chronicles Girls,” was released. “I was so pleased it was my last one.” Battling back from the tragedies of her life established Con- roller coaster life nie Francis as a true hero to her fans. But she also has since BY NICK THOMAS requiring years to recuperate; found time to support many Tinseltown Talks and she was diagnosed with worthwhile causes and cam- manic depression. Along the paigned for mental health The tragedies that befell way, there was also a miscar- awareness and for victims of singer Connie Francis through- riage and four failed marriag- violent crime. And since a 1967 out her life would challenge the es. trip to Vietnam when she en- most resilient of souls. Never- “I tried to see humor in ev- tertained the troops, Francis theless, she navigated each erything, even when I was in a has remained especially close dark, engulfing personal tun- mental institution,” Francis to the military veterans she nel with unwavering tenacity, said. “But I have to say the sup- calls “the real heroes.” always eventually emerging port of the public has also been Happily living now in Florida aided by her sense of humor. incredibly uplifting. They saw PHOTO PROVIDED for some 20 years — her home “It never failed me and kept me through the best and worst From left, Connie Francis, Dolores Hart, Yvette Mimieux and Paula was spared damage from dev- me going,” she said from her of times and never stopped Prentiss are seen on the set for the 1960 film “Where the Boys Are,” astating Hurricane Irma — she home in Parkland, Florida. writing from around the world for which Francis also sang the title song. Now 80, she has written her is now retired from perform- “From the age of 10, I worked to encourage me.” autobiography, which will be released Dec. 12. ing. on TV with many comedians The ups and downs of her “I no longer do concerts be- like Don Rickles and developed life are detailed in a new auto- hysterically and the next be cluding “Everybody’s Some- cause I just can’t sing as well as a sense of humor.” biography, “Among my Souve- hysterical with tears.” body’s Fool,” “Lipstick on Your I used to,” she says. “I would While her professional nirs: The Real Story, Volume After making a series of un- Collar” and “Heartaches by the never want to disappoint the breakthrough came in the late 1,” due for a Dec. 12 release — successful singles in the ’50s, Number.” fans who have been so good to 1950s, it was soon tempered in her 80th birthday; see www. Francis recorded “Who’s Sorry A pop sensation, Hollywood me throughout my life.” the early ’60s when her father conniefrancis.com. Some sourc- Now?” a song her father had soon came calling to cash in on thwarted any chance of a last- es give her birth date as 1938 nagged her to record. The song her fame. MGM placed her in Nick Thomas teaches at Au- ing relationship with the love but, she states emphatically, “I rocketed up the charts, and by 1960’s “Where the Boys Are,” burn University at Montgomery, of her life, singer Bobby Darin. was born in 1937.” the end of 1958, Billboard and also singing the hit title song. Alabama, and has written fea- But the ’70s and ’80s were espe- She says writing the book others named Connie Francis But Francis never caught the tures, columns and interviews cially devastating. Her brother “was an enormous amount of the No. 1 female vocalist in the acting bug. “I just didn’t feel for more than 650 newspapers was killed by mob hitmen; she work — a real roller-coaster country. A string of hits fol- comfortable, as though I didn’t and magazines. See www.tinsel- was raped; she lost her voice, ride. One day I’d be laughing lowed into the early 1960s in- belong there,” she admitted. towntalks.com. C2 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM BIZARRO SOUP TO NUTZ

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