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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS leged connection to the reported on during a violent crime. [email protected] shooting death of David Green Brat- According to previously released ton on Sunday afternoon. information from the Sumter Police The 22-year-old who was arrested Magistrate Judge Larry Blanding Department, Thames-Daniels and Monday in the shooting death of a set a $65,000 surety bond for Thames- Bratton were seen arguing outside of 39-year-old man will go before a cir- Daniels for a parole violation charge a Flamingo Road residence before at cuit court judge for a bond hearing and set a probation and parole hear- least one gunshot was fired before 2 regarding charges of murder and ing for Dec. 20 during a first appear- p.m. on Sunday. possession of a weapon during a vio- ance hearing at the Sumter-Lee Re- Bratton was transported to Pal- lent crime on Jan. 12. gional Detention Center on Tuesday. metto Health Tuomey where he Kentwon Savon Thames-Daniels, Blanding said a circuit court judge died a few hours later. ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM of Meadowbrook Road, turned him- will consider setting bond for Thames-Daniels continues to be Kentwon Savon Thames-Daniels stands self in at the Sumter Law Enforce- Thames-Daniels' more serious charg- held at Sumter-Lee Regional Deten- before Magistrate Judge Larry Blanding ment Center on Monday for his al- es: murder and possession of a weap- tion Center. on Tuesday. Collard queens, fatback and Santa Boykin Christmas Parade returns Sunday for 24th year BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected]

The Boykin Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. in the village of Boykin. The 2017 edition will be the 24th-annual event. The event — which is characterized by some as possibly "the best country Christ- mas parade in the South" — will feature its norm of fatback, grits and collard queens. Those individuals are obviously "cross- dressers," said parade organizer Wayne Bel- ger. And Santa Claus will again make his surprise appearance this year. At times, he's parachuted in, according to Belger. Sunday's event has about 70 parade en- tries, Belger said, which is about normal. Weather permitting, this year's parade will also include skydivers. Belger is expecting good weather Sunday though — as opposed to the last couple years — with forecast tem- SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO peratures expected to be in the upper 50's You never know how Santa Claus will ar- with sunshine. rive at the Boykin Christmas Parade — it could be on an elephant, in a cast-iron tub SEE BOYKIN, PAGE A8 or on a sleigh pulled by one tiny reindeer. ‘A true woman of God’ Sumter church pastor changed by overseas missions trip

BY BRUCE MILLS She's a bi-vocational pastor, meaning year, "God has expanded her territory" [email protected] she works another job as an occupation to include other states in the Southeast. to supplement whatever income she Her messages are mostly on faith and One could say that Pastor Stephanie earns from the church. During the the basics of a new life in Jesus Christ, Mathis is a full-hearted woman — full week, the 42-year-old is a hairdresser at she said. of love for God. F&D Beauty Salon at 556 S. Pike W. "I let people know that it's a different A Bishopville native and Dalzell resi- Mathis said she founded Triumph way of life — not being conformed to dent, Mathis is pastor of Triumph Min- Ministries almost three years ago — in this world but being transformed by the istries at 3632 Broad St. Extension. The March 2015 — after completing her de- renewing of their mind," Mathis said. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM non-denominational church is relatively gree in Christian counseling. In late October and early November, Pastor Stephanie Mathis serves as a bi-vo- small with 40 to 50 people each Sunday, As a messenger of God, she said, she she was invited overseas to speak and cational pastor at Triumph Ministries in but don't judge a church by its size — has spoken at weekly revival services in Sumter. Mathis is making an impact. all parts of the state, but, in the last SEE PASTOR, PAGE A8

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LOCAL & STATE BRIEFS Family of 6 displaced by fire FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS Red Cross warns to check from the agency are providing finan- the report. Nothing was reported Church showing free cial assistance to the residents for saved. smoke alarms, develop an food, clothing, lodging and other es- “Each year around the holidays, the Christmas performance sentials and comfort kits with person- Red Cross and partners see an uptick Ring in the Christmas sea- escape plan for emergencies al hygiene items. in the number of home fires,” the Red son with a Broadway-style mu- “Heavy smoke and fire” was show- Cross reported in a news release. “It’s sical production, “The Royal BY KAYLA ROBINS ing when firefighters arrived to com- also been shown that Christmas tree Gift: Born to Reign, Rule and [email protected] bat the blaze just after 12:30 p.m. fires are much more likely to be dead- Redeem!” presented by Trinity The house of a family of six was Monday, according to a Sumter Fire ly than other fires, and candle fires Missionary Baptist Church damaged by fire Monday afternoon in Department incident report. are four times as likely to occur.” Drama Ministry. Sumter. Where or how the fire started was The agency encourages families to The dramatization set for 4 Four adults and two children were not immediately known. check existing smoke alarms, practice p.m. Saturday begins with Old displaced from the home on Brand The 1,000-square-foot home sus- fire drills at home and develop a fire Testament prophecies and Street off Fulton Street just south of tained $35,000 in structural loss, and escape plan and practice it several ends with the birth and wor- downtown, according to the American the family sustained loss to their be- times a year at different times of the ship of Jesus. Not only does Red Cross. Disaster-trained volunteers longings worth $5,000, according to day. the drama include the fulfill- ment of the prophecies of God’s gift to the world, in blending the Old Testament prophecies with the New Tes- tament revelations, but it also incorporates present-day faith 2 from walks with hymns, carols, Gospel songs and praise danc- es. The event is free, and doors open at 3:30 p.m. The church is Sumter at 155 Wall St. For additional information, call (803) 775-4041. Man arrested after receive guest finds camera GREENVILLE — A South ABOVE: Joye Davis, Sumter Coun- Carolina man has been arrest- ty Farm Bureau Women’s Commit- ed after a woman who rented awards tee chairwoman, received a spe- an apartment from him using BY KAYLA ROBINS cial achievement award on behalf Airbnb found a hidden camera. [email protected] of Sumter County from SCFB Media outlets reported that State Women’s Leadership Com- Greenville police arrested Two people from Sumter mittee Chairwoman Frances Price. 35-year-old Cesar Adan Men- were recognized by the South dez Fuentes late last week and Carolina Farm Bureau Feder- BELOW: Chris Sumpter, Sumter charged him with voyeurism. ation at the organization’s County Farm Bureau Young A 26-year-old woman from 74th-annual meeting held re- Farmers and Ranchers Commit- Calhoun, Georgia, reported cently in Myrtle Beach. tee chairman, received a spe- finding a hidden camera in an Chris Sumpter, Sumter cial achievement award on be- alarm clock in the bedroom. Po- County Farm Bureau Young half of Sumter County from SCFB Young Farmers and lice Sgt. Johnathan Bragg said Farmers and Ranchers Com- PHOTOS PROVIDED the woman was trying to work mittee chairman, received a Nearly 1,000 members from across the state gathered for the South Ranchers Leadership Commit- on the alarm and realized there special achievement award at Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s 74th Annual Meeting in Myrtle tee Chairman Davis Peeler. was not an on-off switch. the Dec. 1 meeting on behalf Beach Nov. 30-Dec. 2. The meeting was held to prepare for the year No attorney was listed for of Sumter County from SCFB ahead, celebrate accomplishments of members and progress made Fuentes in Greenville County Young Farmers and Ranchers in the General Assembly and was highlighted by a State of Agricul- records. Leadership Committee Chair- ture address from SCFB President Harry Ott and a visit from Ameri- Airbnb issued a statement man Davis Peeler, and Joye can Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. saying cameras are never al- Davis, Women’s Committee lowed in the bathrooms and chairwoman for the Sumter bedrooms that members of its County Farm Bureau, re- also to celebrate accomplish- agriculture in the state. community offer for rent. ceived one from SCFB State ments of volunteers and American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Com- progress made in the General Federation President Zippy 4th person charged mittee Chairwoman Frances Assembly,” the state agency Duvall, a Georgia farmer, up- Price. said in a news release. “More dated members on Friday in death of 2 on island Sumter County was recog- than 100 individuals were rec- morning about issues Farm BEAUFORT — A fourth per- nized at the event for having ognized for their dedication Bureau chapters across the son has been arrested in the one of the top Farm Bureau for SCFB at this year’s con- nation will face in 2018, and shooting death of two men on Young Farmers and Ranchers vention.” Glen Ward, an inspirational a South Carolina island last and one of the top women’s South Carolina Commis- speaker and professional, de- Stars, the Distinguished Ser- month. programs in the state during sioner of Agriculture Hugh livered the opening session vice Award, Young Farmer The Beaufort County Sher- 2017. Weathers greeted attendees keynote address Friday and Rancher Discussion Meet iff’s Office said in a news re- “Nearly 1,000 Farm Bureau Thursday night at the Gov- morning. winners, Young Farmer and lease that 20-year-old Symone members from across the ernment Relations Awards Other recognitions includ- Rancher Excellence in Agri- Jones of Lady’s Island turned state gathered not just to pre- Dinner, speaking about the ed Legislator of the Year, culture and the Outstanding herself in to investigators pare for the year ahead, but importance of farmers and Government Relations All- Educator Award. Monday. Jones is charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of Robert Blanding and his nephew Chaz Blanding. It was not known if Jones has an Society will host ‘Show and Tell’ meeting Monday attorney. The body of 25-year-old Rob- BY IVY MOORE mally ask members and guests to share The society meets each month from ert Blanding of St. Helena Is- Special to The Sumter Item interesting items from their genealogi- September through May, encouraging land was found in a drainage cal research or to provide helpful hints visitors to attend. Admission is free, and ditch on Lady’s Island with sev- The final 2017 meeting of the Sumter that have been beneficial to them while those interested in local or related gene- eral gunshot wounds Nov. 22. County Genealogical Society will be on such quests,” said Johnny Raffield, alogy and history can join. Membership The body of 18-year-old held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Swan Lake program chairman and first vice presi- includes nine monthly newsletters and Chaz Blanding was found in Presbyterian Church, 912 Haynsworth dent of the society. free use of the Sumter County Genea- some woods Dec. 2. St. As is traditional, the December Instead, Monday’s meeting will be a logical Research Center. Refreshments Sheriff’s deputies said meeting is different from the society’s time of “Show and Tell.” Also, mem- are served following each meeting. 18-year-old Channon Preston other monthly gatherings in that there bers of the board of directors will be Dues are $30 for individuals and $35 Jr. of Lady’s Island now faces will be no invited guest speaker. installed to serve for the 2018 year. The for family membership. Call the re- murder charges. He had been “It has long been the tradition for night will conclude with a Christmas search center for more information at held as an accessory. this last meeting of the year to infor- party. (803) 774-3901.

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BY COLLEEN LONG screws that he thought would and JENNIFER PELTZ cause maximum damage, the The Associated Press complaint said. The complaint charged NEW YORK — A Bangla- Ullah with providing material deshi immigrant arrested in a support to a terrorist group, New York subway bombing use of a weapon of mass de- mocked President Trump on struction and three bomb-re- social media while on his way lated counts. to carry out the botched sui- It was not immediately clear cide mission, authorities said who would represent Ullah in as they brought federal charg- court. es against him Tuesday. According to the complaint, Akayed Ullah posted a state- Ullah started to become radi- ment on his Facebook account calized in 2014 and began re- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS just before the Monday morn- searching how to build a bomb Police officers patrol the passageway connecting New York City’s Port Authority bus terminal and the ing attack, stat- after he had “viewed pro-ISIS Times Square subway station on Tuesday near the site of Monday’s explosion. Commuters returning to ing: “Trump you materials online, including a New York City’s subway system on Tuesday were met with heightened security a day after a would-be sui- failed to protect video instructing, in sub- cide bomber’s rush-hour blast failed to cause the bloodshed he intended. your nation,” the stance, that if supporters of criminal com- ISIS were unable to travel tion, which is incompatible tended; authorities said Ullah a large Bangladeshi communi- plaint said. He overseas to join ISIS, they with national security,” was the only person seriously ty, residents said. He was li- also told law en- should carry out attacks in Trump said in a statement wounded. But the attack sent censed to drive a livery cab be- ULLAH forcement officers their homelands.” that called for various chang- frightened commuters fleeing tween 2012 and 2015, but the li- at the hospital Overseas, Bangladesh coun- es to the immigration system. through a smoky passageway. cense was allowed to lapse, ac- where he was taken with burn terterrorism officers were Earlier, White House spokes- Ullah’s low-tech bomb used cording to law enforcement of- injuries to the body and questioning Ullah’s wife and woman Sarah Huckabee Sand- explosive powder, a nine-volt ficials and New York City’s hands: “I did it for the Islamic other relatives, officials there ers said Trump’s proposed battery, a Christmas light and Taxi and Limousine Commis- State,” according to the com- said Tuesday. Relatives and policies “could have prevented matches, officials said. Investi- sion. plaint. police said Ullah last visited this.” gators said the suspect was John Miller, NYPD’s Deputy His rush-hour attack fizzled Bangladesh in September to On his last visit to Bangla- seen on surveillance footage Commissioner for Counterter- in a long walkway used by see his wife and newborn son desh, the suspect mostly re- igniting the bomb. In the end, rorism, said Tuesday on CBS commuters moving between before leaving them behind to mained inside a small apart- it wasn’t powerful enough to “This Morning” that Ullah trains in the city’s busiest sub- return to the United States. ment in Dhaka’s Hazribagh turn the pipe into deadly didn’t seem to have any obvi- way station at Times Square. Hours after Monday’s explo- area, said his uncle, Abdul shrapnel, the officials said. ous problems. Three pedestrians complained sion, Trump cited the back- Ahad. His nephew arrived in Law enforcement officials He “was living here, went of harmed hearing and head- ground of the bomber in re- Bangladesh on Sept. 8 and re- said Ullah looked at IS propa- through number of jobs, was aches after the bomb went off. newing his call for closer scru- turned to New York on Oct. 22, ganda online but is not known not particularly struggling fi- Ullah, 27, was expected to tiny of foreigners who come to he said. to have any direct contact nancially or had any known appear before a magistrate the country and less immigra- “He went out of his resi- with the militants and proba- pressures,” Miller said, add- judge, though it was not im- tion based on family ties. dence to offer prayers at a bly acted alone. ing Ullah “was not on our mediately clear if he was well Ullah — who told investiga- nearby mosque,” Ahad told The attack came less than radar at NYPD, not on the FBI enough to go to court. tors he wanted to retaliate for The Associated Press. two months after eight people radar.” During a search of his American action against Is- In a scenario New York had died near the World Trade Security cameras captured Brooklyn apartment, investi- lamic State extremists — dreaded for years, Ullah Center in a truck attack that, the attacker walking casually gators recovered a passport came to the U.S. from Bangla- strapped on a crude pipe authorities said, was carried through a crowded passage- with the words “O America, desh in 2011 on a visa avail- bomb with Velcro and plastic out by an Uzbek immigrant way when the bomb went off die in rage” scrawled in it, the able to certain relatives of U.S. ties, slipped unnoticed into the who admired the Islamic State about 7:20 a.m. A plume of complaint says. citizens. nation’s busiest subway sys- group. white smoke cleared to show He hoped to “terrorize as “Today’s terror suspect en- tem and set off the device, au- Ullah lived with his father, the man sprawled on the many people as possible” with tered our country through ex- thorities said. mother and brother in a ground and commuters scat- a bomb filled with metal tended-family chain migra- The bomb didn’t work as in- Brooklyn neighborhood with tering. 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Lend someone a helping hand this wash and lotions, perfume, cologne, ear- Pre-packaged food bags can be pur- holiday season. The following are just a rings, necklaces, bracelets, nail polish, chased for $5 from Save-A-Lot at 674 W. few of the needs in our community. If Nike socks, pullovers and hoodies, MP3 Liberty St. The sheriff’s office will also your nonprofit organization would like players, Bluetooth speakers, portable accept other non-perishable items. to be included on this list, email needs DVD players, phone/iPod cases, etc. All donations should be delivered to to [email protected]. Gift cards — Activity gift cards/pass- the sheriff’s office by noon on Dec. 13. es/financial sponsorship for activities Supplies may become limited, so it is YOUTH EDUCATION for the children to do during Christmas advised to respond with the name of the SCHOLARSHIP FUND break: Santa Train, Trolley Lights Tour, family a bag will be donated to with Give the gift of music, dance and the- movie passes, roller skating, bowling, their address, phone number and any ater to students of Sumter County by McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A, Chuck E. special circumstances to include blind- donating to the YES Fund. Cheese, Monkey Joe’s, Riverbanks Zoo ness, wheelchair assistance, etc. • $10 provides the ticket for a student Christmas Lights, EdVenture Kids Mu- For information, contact Lt. Petrina on the free and reduced-price meal pro- seum, etc., clothing and toy purchasing Wiley at (803) 436-2026 no later than Dec. gram to see a matinee show at Sumter gift cards such as Walmart, JCPenney, 13. Opera House; Kmart, TJ Maxx, Belk, etc. • $50 allows five students to attend a These items do not need to be CRAM-A-CRUISER TOY DRIVE show and learn about STEM principles wrapped. Gifts may be dropped off at Sumter Police Department’s Cram-a- through a theater production; the administrative building front desk Cruiser Toy Drive will be held from 10 • $100 provides for a classroom of 10 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and Dec. 16. All do- students to experience the wonder of a Monday through Friday. For more in- nations will benefit the Salvation Ar- live performance at the opera house; formation, please call (803) 778-6441 or e- my’s Christmas Toy Drive for distribu- and and sheets, twin bed skirts (navy, khaki mail [email protected]. Be- tion to children in the Sumter commu- • $250 covers the busing costs for a or white), two queen-size comforter sets cause of storage and staff constraints, nity. For information, call Sumter Police class of 40 students to get to the opera and sheets, welcome mat, throw pillows, we cannot accept unsolicited donations Department Community Services Unit, house for a matinee show. new sports balls, two large area rugs, of used clothing, toys, etc. 107 E. Hampton Ave., at (803) 436-2723 or To donate, visit http://bit.ly/2ABgf1k. bedside lamps, nightlights, DVDs, Wii 436-2700. and PlayStation games for boys, board SUMTER UNITED MINISTRIES JOHN K. CROSSWELL games, portable DVD players The Lord’s Cupboard at Sumter Unit- FIRESIDE FUND HOME FOR CHILDREN Cottage D (10- to 16-year-old girls) — ed Ministries is accepting food dona- With the help of Sumter United Min- New Family and Children Visitation Cen- Heavy-duty vacuum cleaner, Crock Pot, tions. The pantry is in need of dried istries, Fireside Fund provides financial ter (formerly Cottage A) — Living room Dust Buster, Wii games, Wii Just Dance beans, macaroni and cheese, canned support to local families that need assis- furniture (sofa, chairs, coffee table, end 2017, twin girl comforter sets and sheets, vegetables, canned fruit, boxed potatoes tance with heating utilities this fall and tables), floor lamps, table lamps, office twin bed skirts, two queen comforter (scalloped, au gratin, etc.), rice mix (Lip- winter. furniture (desks and chairs), area rugs, sets, decorations for bedrooms, 4-by-6 ton, Rice-A-Roni, etc.), pasta (spaghetti, This year’s Fireside Fund is dedicated decorative throw pillows, family board area rugs for rooms, welcome mat, eight noodles, etc.), peanut butter, jelly, shelf- to Thomas R. “Tommy” Mims Jr., for- games, new books for all ages, flat- door mirrors, bedside lamps, night- life milk or canned meat and fish such mer sheriff of Sumter County. screen TV, decorative throws, non-slip lights, throw pillows, girl picture as tuna, salmon, chicken or Vienna sau- Fireside Fund — established by The kitchen and bathroom mats, DVDs, two frames, DVDs, craft kits, board games, sage. For more information on donating Sumter Item in November 1969 — helps welcome mats, twin boy and/or girl portable DVD players and Bluetooth or volunteering, call (803) 775-0757, or families and individuals pay heating comforter sets and sheets, 4-by-6 area speakers email [email protected]. bills and purchase heating supplies. rugs for bedrooms, placemats and home Campus general needs — Duffle bags, Since its start 47 years ago, Fireside decor gift cards batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt), FOXWORTH HELPING Fund has collected more than $1 million Cottage B (infant to 6-year-old girls and DVD players, DVDs (G and PG movies), HANDS FOOD DRIVE in donations from the community. boys) — Laundry drying rack, twin boy towels and washcloths, new packs of The Senior Corporal Elizabeth Fox- Anyone in need of assistance with and/or girl comforter sets and sheets, underwear and socks (toddler, youth worth Helping Hands Food Drive will heating or utility costs can call Sumter toddler bed comforter sets, two crib and adult), new pajamas (toddler, youth take place on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 9 a.m. United Ministries at (803) 775-0757. comforter sets, crib sheets, two queen and adult), non-slip kitchen and bath- In honor of the event’s namesake and Donations can be mailed to The Sum- comforter sets, twin bed skirts (white, room mats, placemats, flatware, sets of her “unconditional loyalty to the Sum- ter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, pink or navy), five bean bag chairs, bed- dinnerware, coffee pot, CD player, digi- ter County Sheriff’s Office and the citi- or dropped off at the office, 36 W. Liber- side lamps, nightlights, set of stainless tal camera, TV, small paper birthday zens of Sumter County,” the agency ty St. The last day to send in donations steel pots and pans, preschool DVDs and plates, candles, vacuum cleaner and says this is its way of giving back to the is Monday, Jan. 22. 4-by-6 area rugs for bedrooms twin-size plastic mattress covers community during the holidays. Names, including groups, should be Cottage C (7- to 16-year-old boys) — Birthday closet gifts for teens — gift Donated non-perishable items will be spelled completely. When making a do- Charcoal grill, croquet set, deck storage cards, earbuds, teen DVDs, Wii, Xbox delivered to families in need by sheriff’s nation in someone’s honor, the names box, corn hole, twin boy comforter sets and Playstation games, bath and body office personnel and volunteers. will be printed as given.

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BY NICK PERRY pit before going to school. his passion. Even before he The Associated Press “Hard work makes a man started at age 10, he would get perfect,” he says. “That’s why up before dawn and watch his BAHADURGARH, India — we are practicing so regularly. father wrestle. The boys who Wearing nothing but loin- There are no breaks if you take it up are saved from “the cloths, a group of boys warm want to be a wrestler.” nonsense” of the streets, he up by climbing sturdy ropes Inside the pit, Bharadwaj says. But he worries about the that take them high into the and the other wrestlers rub sport’s future in a country with trees. One teenager walks their hands with the earth and a rapidly rising middle class. around the wrestling pit swirl- toss it over their bodies. Under “The rich kids, they don’t ing incense, blessing the arena the watchful eye of their want to do it,” he says. “Those and preparing it for battle. coach, they lock arms with people who don’t have the On this November evening, their opponents, lunging for money, they’re interested. But as the dusk thickens and the their legs as they try to flip they don’t have the resources.” bugs venture out, a couple of them onto their backs and into Jai Prakash, a former Olym- dozen young devotees of submission. pic wrestler who is president kushti, the ancient Indian style The boys aspire to be accept- of the Delhi Amateur Wres- of wrestling, have gathered to ed into an akhada, a kind of tling Association, says it’s get- face off. They range in age THE ASSOCIATED PRESS wrestling hostel where they’re ting more difficult to find the from 10 to 16. The earth in the Indian Kushti wrestlers practice rope climbing during their daily given a bed and can devote land needed to set up new pit has been prepared as it has training at an akhada, a kind of wrestling hostel at Sabzi Mandi, in themselves to the sport full- akhadas. And unlike the na- been for centuries, turned over New Delhi, India, on Nov. 20. time if they choose. Akhadas tion’s most popular sport of and mixed with sawdust, tur- come with shrines to the cricket, he says, it’s tough to meric and ghee, or clarified The sport, thought to be lies, wrestling provides a glim- Hindu god Hanuman, who is find sponsors for kushti. butter. It’s mildly fragrant and 2,000 years old, is mentioned in mer of hope. Those who suc- seen as a kind of patron saint “Wrestling bouts in villages soft to the touch, making it eas- ancient Hindu texts and de- ceed can earn money, respect to the sport. used to be like the festival sea- ier on the wrestlers’ skin. picted in temple carvings. Al- in their communities and even At dawn at a small akhada son, with a joyous mood and These devotees, or though women wrestlers have particular jobs. They’re often in the suburbs of Delhi, a man crowds celebrating victories of pehelwans, have made a com- made strides recently in India, employed by the police force or circles the arena dragging a their favorite wrestlers,” he mitment that extends beyond the vast majority of partici- India’s railways. thick piece of wood to smooth says. the hours they spend practic- pants are men. But like many Fifteen-year-old Ankur Bha- the earth. Another crushes al- Still, he’s upbeat about the ing each morning and evening. traditions in a country that’s radwaj says it’s his dream to monds with a large mortar and future of the sport, which is They live an ascetic lifestyle, rapidly modernizing, kushti win an Olympic medal, like his pestle. A poster on the gate ad- also known as pehlwani. He eating specific foods like al- wrestling faces the threat of idol Sushil Kumar, who has vertises a local wrestling bout says wrestling authorities mond milkshakes and chapat- being left behind. It remains won two Olympic medals for with a first-place prize of want to make kushti a part of tis slathered with ghee. They popular in states like Haryana, India in freestyle wrestling. about $3,000. some international wrestling don’t eat meat and refrain from where these pehelwans are Bharadwaj says he gets up at 4 Coach Hemand Kumar, 35, competitions, something he smoking, drinking and dating. training. For many poor fami- a.m. and jogs to the wrestling says wrestling has always been hopes might begin next year. Cash in a FLASH! 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COMMENTARY Moral values and customs vs. laws

m approaching my and replaced with lessons 82nd birthday, and about condoms, birth con- my daughter will oc- trol pills and abortion. Out- I’casionally suggest of-wedlock childbirths are that modernity is perplexing no longer seen as shameful to me because I’m from pre- and a disgrace. As a result, historic times. As such, it the rate of illegitimate points to one of the unavoid- births among whites is over able problems of youth — 30 percent, and among namely, the temptation to blacks, it’s over 70 percent. think that today’s behavioral For over a half-century, standards have always been. the nation’s liberals — along Let’s look at a few of the dif- with the education establish- COMMENTARY ferences between yesteryear ment, pseudo-intellectuals and today. and the courts — have One of those differences is waged war on traditions, the treatment of women. customs and moral values. What should we fight for? There are awesome physical Many in today’s generation strength differences have been counseled e will taking and holding what they es may be as great as China’s, between men and to believe that there never ac- see as rightly theirs. none has seen fit to challenge women. To create are no moral abso- cept Rus- Both these conflicts reveal Beijing’s hegemony. and maintain civil lutes. Instead, what’s “W sia’s occu- underlying realities that help Why should we risk war relationships be- moral or immoral, pation and attempted annex- explain America’s 21st-centu- with China to validate the tween the sexes is to right or wrong, is a ation of Crimea,’’ declaimed ry-long retreat. We face allies claims of Communist Viet- drum into boys, matter of conve- Rex Tillerson last week in Vi- and antagonists who are nam or Rodrigo Duterte’s starting from very nience, personal enna. more willing than are we to ruthless regime in Manila? young ages, that they opinion or what is or “Crimea-related sanctions take risks, endure pain, per- Why should their fight be- are not to use vio- Walter is not criminal. will remain in place until severe and fight to prevail. come our fight? lence against a Williams Society’s first line Russia returns full control of This month, just days after China’s interests in the sea woman for any rea- of defense is not the the peninsu- North Korea tested a new are as crucial to her as were son. Special respect law but customs, tra- la to ICBM, national security ad- U.S. interests in the Caribbe- is given women. Yesteryear ditions and moral values. Ukraine.’’ viser H. R. McMaster dean when, a rising power in even the lowest of lowdown Customs, traditions and Tiller- clared that Trump “is com- 1823, we declared the Monroe men would not curse or use moral values are those im- son’s princi- mitted to the total denuclear- Doctrine. Over time, the foul language to or in the portant thou-shalt-nots, pled rejec- ization of the Korean Penin- world’s powers came to rec- presence of women. To see a such as thou shalt not mur- tion of the sula.’’ ognize and respect U.S. spe- man sitting on a crowded der, shalt not steal, shalt not seizure of If so, we are committed to cial interests in the Caribbe- bus or trolley car while a lie and shalt not cheat. They land by mil- a goal we almost surely are an and Gulf of Mexico. woman is standing used to also include respect for par- Pat itary force not going to achieve. For, Given the steady rise of be unthinkable. It was ents, teachers and others in Buchanan — “never short of a war that could go Chinese military power, the deemed common decency for authority, plus those courte- accept’’ — nuclear, Kim Jong Un is not proximity of the islets to a man to give up his seat for sies one might read in Emily came just going to yield to our de- mainland China, the relative a woman or elderly person. Post’s rules of etiquette. one day after President mands. weakness and reluctance to Today young people use These behavioral norms — Trump recognized Jerusalem For Kim, nuclear weapons confront of the other claim- foul language in front of — mostly transmitted by exam- as Israel’s capital and are not an option. ants, China will likely be- and often to — adults and ple, word of mouth and reli- pledged to move our embassy North Korea may enter come the controlling power teachers. It’s not just foul gious teachings — represent there. talks, but Kim will never sur- in the South China Sea, as we language. Many youngsters a body of wisdom distilled How did Israel gain title to render the missiles and came to be the predominant feel that it’s acceptable to as- over the ages through expe- East Jerusalem, the West nukes that guarantee his sur- power in the Western Hemi- sault teachers. Just recently, rience, trial and error, and Bank and Golan Heights? In- vival. Look for the Ameri- sphere. 45 Pennsylvania teachers re- looking at what works and vasion, occupation, coloniza- cans to find a way to accom- What we are witnessing in signed because of student what doesn’t. tion, annexation. Those lands modate him. Crimea, across the Middle violence (http://tinyurl.com/ The importance of cus- are the spoils of victory from Consider, too, China’s pro- East, in the South China Sea, yacmn5dz). Back in what my toms, traditions and moral Israel’s 1967 Six-Day War. claimed ownership of the on the Korean peninsula, are daughter calls prehistoric values as a means of regu- Is Israel being severely South China Sea and her nations more willing than we times, the use of foul lan- lating behavior is that peo- sanctioned like Russia? Not building on reefs and rocks to sacrifice and take risks, be- guage to an adult or teacher ple behave themselves even quite. Her yearly U.S. stipend in that sea, of artificial is- cause their interests there would have meant a smack if nobody’s watching. There is almost $4 billion, as she lands that are becoming air, are far greater than ours. across the face. Of course, are not enough cops. Laws builds settlement after settle- missile and naval bases. What America needs is a today a parent taking such can never replace these re- ment on occupied land de- Hawkish voices are being new national consensus on corrective action risks being straints on personal conduct spite America’s feeble pro- raised that this is intolerable what is vital to us and what reported to a local child pro- in producing a civilized soci- tests. and U.S. air and naval power is not, what we are willing to tective service and even ety. At best, the police and What Bibi Netanyahu just must be used if necessary to fight to defend and what we being arrested. The modern the criminal justice system demonstrated is that, when force a rollback of China’s are not. parental or teacher response are the last desperate lines dealing with the Americans annexation and militariza- For this generation of to misbehavior is to call for of defense for a civilized so- and defending what is vital to tion of the South China Sea. Americans is not going to “time out.” In other words, ciety. Unfortunately, cus- Israel, perseverance pays off. Why is this not going to risk war, indefinitely, to sus- what we’ve taught miscre- toms, traditions and moral Given time, the Americans happen? tain some Beltway elite’s idea ants of all ages is that they values have been discarded will accept the new reality. While this area is regarded of a “rules-based new world can impose physical pain on without an appreciation for Like Bibi, Vladimir Putin as vital to China, it is not to order.’’ After the Cold War, others and not suffer physi- the role they played in creat- is a nationalist. For him, the us. And while China, a litto- we entered a new world — cal pain themselves. That’s ing a civilized society, and recapture of Crimea was the ral state that controls Hainan and we need new red lines to an open invitation to bad be- now we’re paying the price achievement of his presiden- Island in that sea, is a legiti- replace the old. havior. — and that includes the re- cy. Putin is not going to re- mate claimant to many of its It has always been consid- cent revelations regarding turn Crimea to Kiev, and, islets, we are claimants to Patrick J. Buchanan is the ered a good idea to refrain the treatment of women. eventually, we will accept none. author of a new book, “Nix- from sexual intercourse this new reality as well. Vietnam, Malaysia, Singa- on’s White House Wars: The until marriage or at least Walter E. Williams is a pro- For while whose flag flies pore, Brunei, the Philippines Battles That Made and Broke adulthood. During the sexu- fessor of economics at George over Crimea has never been and Taiwan are the other a President and Divided al revolution of the 1960s, Mason University. crucial to us, it is to Putin. claimants. But though their America Forever.’’ lessons of abstinence were And like Israelis, Russians interests in the fishing ridiculed, considered passe © 2017 CREATORS.COM are resolute when it comes to grounds and seabed resourc- © 2017 CREATORS.COM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR our great institution. He is a person ington, D.C. college when his tenure is over. that has excellent communication As a former legislator, Dr. Canty For those who are concerned about WE NEED CANTY AS THE NEXT skills with people of all races, econom- possesses the political skills and con- Dr. Canty’s age — We all know that in PRESIDENT OF MORRIS COLLEGE ic background and academic ability tacts that would greatly enhance the these modern times 70 is the new 50. and he is open to listening to all ideas college and its mission. He will be fru- Our last president, who by far was the This is an open letter to the State given to him. Dr. Canty will lead Mor- gal, yet progressive with the funds of greatest president in our college’s his- Baptist Education and Missionary ris College to a productive, professional the college and he will be a prolific tory, was in his 80s when he retired. Convention, the Morris College Board and progressive second decade of the fundraiser for Morris College. As a Plus, Dr. Canty appears to be in good of Trustees, alumni, students and the 21st century. In addition, he is a Morris man of his own personal means, Dr. physical health with excellent stamina. Sumter community. I am writing this College alumnus, and I feel strongly Canty would not be a person that we My wife and I have committed our- open letter to each of the above enti- that it is time that we have a Morrisite would have to be concerned with as it selves to a monthly contribution to ties to insist Dr. Ralph W. Canty seeks to lead Morris College. relates to the college’s funds. Morris College in support of the col- the presidency of Morris College. I am Dr. Canty is absolutely the best Dr. Canty is also an avid sports fan lege and Dr. Canty. Sometimes what encouraging him, with enthusiasm, to choice to lead our institution into a who would enhance the quality and we need is staring us in the face — We seek the position of president of Mor- progressive and prosperous future. He visibility of our athletics programs. He just need to open our eyes and see the ris College, and I am asking the deci- is one of the most successful pastors clearly understands the relationship needed blessing. Please join me in en- sion-makers to give him due consider- in the state of South Carolina, a suc- between a good athletic program and couraging Dr. Canty to seek the best ation if he decides to pursue this en- cessful businessman, politician, school student recruitment and retention. Dr. job, at the best institution with unlim- deavor. board member and a former educator. Canty understands and relates well ited potential — Morris College. Dr. Canty has a doctorate degree and Dr. Canty is also known nationally as with young people. He is also not afraid BENNY L. WEBB understands the social and economic the former general secretary of the to have an understudy who will one B.S. Morris College diversity of the students who attend National Baptist Association in Wash- day be able to take over the reins of the Class of 1980

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Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂ urries, sn–snow, i–ice PUBLIC AGENDA “Where Quality Matters” Comfort & Style SUMTER COUNTY VOTER CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 REGISTRATION / ELECTION Thursday, 7 p.m., district office, Brown s Furniture & Bedding COMMISSION Turbeville ’ Thursday, 5:30 p.m., registration / 31 West Wesmark Blvd. election office, 141 N. Main St. Sumter, SC 803-774-2100 www.BrownsofSumter.com The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make in astrology 21-April 19): change count. If you want to do Keep your something, stop procrastinating EUGENIA LAST goals in mind and follow through. Talk to no matter whomever you need approval from what else crops up. Knowing what or find an expert to help you make you want to accomplish will help the right choices. If you remain in you avoid anyone trying to control, you will reach your SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK interfere with your success. Feeling destination successfully. good about personal changes you CAN’T ADOPT BUT make should be your priority. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Go over your personal finances, WOULD STILL LIKE TO TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take medical records and any HELP IN SOME WAY? advantage of any promising documents, contracts or legal Sumter Animal Control opportunities that encourage you matters that may need updating to learn, gather valuable will gladly accept before the year comes to a close. information or find a secure donations of the foothold in your career. Protect Staying on top of your affairs will following: your ideas, possessions, money and bring you peace of mind. Capstar flea control pills personal information. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): (available at Petco or GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Err on It’s your turn to put you and your Tractor Supply), bleach the side of caution when dealing plans first and foremost. Do (gallons or spray bottle with others. You’ll be whatever it takes to bring about type), metal food and misinterpreted or end up in a the changes that will give you the water bowls in all sizes, freedom to be who and what you compromising position if you let towels, waterless pet someone speak on your behalf. want to become. Live in the Concentrate on making positive moment. shampoo, dog cologne, changes that help you avoid being kibble, puppy food, CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): newspapers and leashes misrepresented. Learn and hone your skills and and collars. You can also CANCER (June 21-July 22): Expand apply what you know and do well your interests and share your in order to get ahead. An make a tax-deductible thoughts and feelings. Nurture unexpected opportunity will give donation via Paypal at important relationships and extend you an inside look at what you [email protected]. your ideas to people who can help want to achieve. Focus on and One hundred percent of you get ahead. Networking pursue your goals. your donation will be used functions or helping those in need for the animals at Sumter of help will pay off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotions will be difficult to control. Animal Control. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A face-off Avoid getting into a spat over will lead to dissatisfaction. Look for money matters. A settlement, legal alternative ways to avoid an concern or promise will escalate a TOP: Comet is one of those dogs who loves with her whole heart. Quiet and gentle, she is content to snug- altercation. Focus on what you can situation. Take care of the gle next to you on a couch and look at you adoringly. This young girl is smart. In just a few minutes, with do to help any situation you face paperwork and responsibilities. Be the help of some treats, she got the hang of the “sit” command. People-friendly and dog-friendly in a instead of making it worse. Physical small Cometsize, she loves is simply with a herperfect whole little lady.Dasher would be a great hiking activities will help ease your stress. realistic about what you can and cannot do. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put BELOW: Dasher is movie star handsome. This medium-sized boy is about a year old with a lot of puppy en- greater emphasis on your PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Wrap ergy. He would be great for a family with kids, as we think he has the potential to be a world class Frisbee relationships with others, especially your head around ways that you catcher. If you’re looking for a hiking buddy or just a family dog who can keep up with you, Dasher is your when dealing with peers, relatives can make your cash grow. Taking boy. We recommend a fenced yard so that he can safely run and play when you are at home. care of personal business will help or anyone who can affect your Comet and Dasher are hoping for forever homes for the holidays. To inquire about Comet in kennel 28 or pave the way to an easy personal security. Knowing what Dasher in kennel 22, call the volunteer coordinator at (803) 774-3232 or drop by 1240 Winkles Road. We you are up against and keeping a turnaround when tax time comes have many other adoptable dogs as well as animals who were found and are waiting for their owners to calm exterior will make a along. Don’t leave anything to claim them. Be sure to check Sumter Animal Control on Facebook. difference. chance. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PREP BASKETBALL Lakewood girls fall 39-38, boys top Manning

BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item

In a back-and-forth contest, Manning High School con- trolled the first half, Lake- wood led for much of the second half and the Lady Mon- archs closed with a 7-0 run to pull out a 39-38 win over the Lady Gators on Tuesday in a varsity girls basketball game at The Swamp. Manning led by as much as eight in the first half, with the last occurrence coming at 22-14 after a Mahogany Green 3-point basket with 4:35 left in the half. Lakewood’s largest lead was six, achieved on two occa- sions, with the last coming at 38-32 before the Lady Mon- archs’ decisive run. Kiari Cain, who led the Lady Gators with 13 points, came away with what seemed to be a game-clinching steal on a long inbounds pass attempt by Manning with 33 seconds left. With the Lady Gators clinging to a 38-37 lead, Ariyonia Busby committed her fourth foul, sending Cain to the line, where the junior guard missed the front end of a 1-and-1. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM SEE GATORS, PAGE B3 Lakewood’s Lashala Harvin drives to the basket during the Lady Gators’ 39-38 loss to Manning on Tuesday at The Swamp.

COMMENTARY COLLEGE FOOTBALL It’s back! Pough gets Brunson Championship Series opens possibilities another year for what college football playoffs could really be at S.C. State FROM STAFF REPORTS Clemson defen- ry as I might, it your hand sive end Clelin seems retiring the Alabama. Buddy Pough will have one Ferrell (99) Brunson Champi- That’s more season to cement his leg- pressures Ohio T onship Series is not the acy as the head football coach State quarter- an impossibility. first time at South Carolina State Uni- back J.T. Barrett For those who don’t this is hap- versity in Or- (16) during the know what the real BCS is, pened, but angeburg. second half of it is only the best way to in actuali- Pough, who is the 2016 Fiesta determine a college foot- Dennis ty, I think second on the all- Bowl playoff ball national champion Brunson the com- time victories list semifinal in ever devised. mittee got at S.C. State, Glendale, Ari- I thought when the Col- it right, es- signed a 1-year ex- zona last year. lege Football Playoff came pecially since it kept Ohio POUGH tension, according The defending into existence, all of the State out. to a statement re- national cham- questions surrounding Still, there is no doubt leased by the school on Monday. pion Tigers will naming a national champi- there is dissatisfaction in Pough will be in charge on the be trying to get on would go away. It hasn’t the world of college foot- sidelines for his 17th season and to their third happened that way. ball. Yes, I again heard the then he will be part of the pro- straight nation- The Pac-12 and Big Ten chants, “Bring back the cess in finding his replacement. al champion- conferences have no repre- BCS!” Pough has a 120-64 record ship game. sentatives in the 4-team So here it is once again. with the Mid-Eastern Athletic field this year, and one of For you longtime readers, Conference school for which he THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the four that is in didn’t just soak it all in. For those played as well. Pough guided even play in its conference the Bulldogs to six outright or championship game. Raise SEE BCS, PAGE B4 shared MEAC titles and four trips to the Football Champion- ship Subdivision playoffs. “I believe this decision is PRO FOOTBALL best for the overall athletics program as we begin to focus on transitioning and move into Pats defense again looking vulnerable with Steelers up next rebuilding mode,” S.C. State Athletic Director Stacy Danley said in the statement. “The nu- BY KYLE HIGHTOWER cleus of that rebuilding is our The Associated Press football program. Coach Pough holds the record as the FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patri- second winningest coach in ots have shown only glints of vulnera- school history. His winning bility under Bill Belichick. tradition, extensive relation- That’s why it was so unexpected this ships throughout the state as season to see New England putter to a well as his familiarity of the 2-2 start and drop to the bottom of the program and the MEAC Con- NFL’s defensive rankings after allow- ference all played a role in ing 30 or more points in three of those helping form the decision. games. “Coach Pough has agreed to That changed during an eight-game be part of the rebuilding pro- win streak in which the Patriots’ de- cess and the university is look- fense was the league’s stingiest unit, al- ing forward to his input and lowing just 11.8 points per game. expertise in securing his re- The turnaround also came despite placement.” the Patriots losing linebacker Dont’a After having just one losing Hightower to a season-ending injury, season in his first 14 seasons and others for various periods of time though, S.C. State has had los- along the way. ing records each of the past But that run of fortune was halted THE ASSOCIATED PRESS two seasons. with Monday’s 27-20 setback at Miami . New England free safety Devin McCourty (32) attempts to stop Miami running back Kenyan But after having just one los- It was the Patriots’ first loss since Oct. Drake (32), during the second half of the Dolphins’ 27-20 victory in Miami Gardens, Florida, on ing season in his first 14 years, 1 and their first on the road since a Monday. After getting roughed up in the loss, the Patriots defensive unit will have to turn the Pough and the Bulldogs have 20-10 defeat at Miami in the 2015 season page quickly before its pivotal matchup with Pittsburgh on Sunday. been under .500 each of the finale. last two seasons. After going Jay Cutler earned his first win 5-6 in 2016, the Bulldogs were against the Patriots, throwing for 263 price. Defensive lineman Alan Branch Van Noy (calf). just 3-7 this season. yards and three touchdowns. Kenyan left the game with a knee injury, and It could make for an even more de- Pough is 10 victories shy of Drake had 114 yards rushing, becoming safety Patrick Chung limped off in the pleted defense for Sunday’s pivotal being the leader in victories. just the third running back to reach final minute. road matchup against Pittsburgh. College Football Hall of Famer 100 yards against New England’s de- It’s poor timing for a group that was The Steelers (11-2) lead New England Willie Jeffries, the man for fense this season. already without sack leader Trey whom Pough played, has the The defeat also came with a physical Flowers (ribs) and linebacker Kyle SEE PATRIOTS, PAGE B5 most victories. B2 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

SCOREBOARD SPORTS ITEMS W L Pct GB TV, RADIO Minnesota 16 11 .593 — Denver 14 12 .538 1½ TODAY Portland 13 13 .500 2½ 6:30 a.m. — Professional Boxing: Jeff Horn Utah 13 14 .481 3 vs. Gary Corcoran for the WBO Oklahoma City 12 14 .462 3½ Welterweight Title from Brisbane, Australia (ESPN). Pacific Division 12:20 p.m. — International Soccer: W L Pct GB Bundesliga League Match — Stuttgart vs. Golden State 22 6 .786 — Hoffenheim (FOX SPORTS 2). L.A. Clippers 10 15 .400 10½ 1 p.m. — College Football: NCAA Division II L.A. Lakers 10 15 .400 10½ Playoffs Semifinal Game — West Florida at Phoenix 9 19 .321 13 Indiana (Pa.) (ESPNU). Sacramento 8 18 .308 13 1 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: McNeese State at Baylor (FOX SPORTS MONDAY’S GAMES SOUTHEAST). Charlotte 116, Oklahoma City 103 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: Chicago 108, Boston 85 Bundesliga League Match — Cologne vs. Houston 130, New Orleans 123 Bayern Munich (FOX SPORTS 1). Miami 107, Memphis 82 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: Golden State 111, Portland 104 Bundesliga League Match — Augsburg vs. L.A. Clippers 96, Toronto 91 Schalke 04 (FOX SPORTS 2). 2:55 p.m. — International Soccer: English TUESDAY’S GAMES Atlanta at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Premier League Match — Arsenal vs. West Denver at Detroit, 7 p.m. Ham (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). L.A. Lakers at New York, 7 p.m. 6:05 p.m. —— Talk Show: Sports Talk Washington at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). San Antonio at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City at Philadelphia at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. Indiana (ESPN). Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Villanova at Temple (ESPN2). TODAY’S GAMES 7 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: L.A. Clippers at Orlando, 7 p.m. Oregon at Mississippi State (SEC Memphis at Washington, 7 p.m. NETWORK). Oklahoma City at Indiana, 7 p.m. 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Western Denver at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Kentucky at Wisconsin (FOX SPORTS 1). Portland at Miami, 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Boston at Detroit Milwaukee at New Orleans, 8 p.m. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Utah at Chicago, 8 p.m. 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Kennesaw Toronto at Phoenix, 9 p.m. State at Texas Tech (FOX SPORTS Charlotte at Houston, 9:30 p.m. SOUTHEAST). THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Houston at THURSDAY’S GAMES Devin Hester (17), the all-purpose speedster who holds the NFL record for kick return touchdowns Louisiana State (SEC NETWORK). Detroit at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. with 20 while playing with four teams, announced his retirement on Tuesday. 9:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Charlotte at New York at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Houston (ESPN). L.A. Lakers at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Midnight — Professional Golf: Asian Tour Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Indonesian Masters First Round from Dallas at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Jakarta, Indonesia (GOLF). FRIDAY’S GAMES Kick return ace Hester retires Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. NFL STANDINGS L.A. Clippers at Washington, 7 p.m. By The Associated Press Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m. CHICAGO (AP) — Devin tion into these allegations.” his home state for the first All Times EST Oklahoma City at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Portland at Orlando, 7 p.m. Hester, the all-purpose According to court docu- time. AMERICAN CONFERENCE Brooklyn at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. speedster who holds the ments first reported by Dykes was introduced at East Utah at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Memphis, 8 p.m. NFL record for kick return Bloomberg, former ward- SMU on Monday, telling a W L T Pct PF PA Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. touchdowns with 20, has an- New England 10 3 0 .769 368 250 robe stylist Jami Cantor de- story of cheering for the New Orleans at Denver, 9 p.m. Buffalo 7 6 0 .538 240 290 nounced his retirement scribed several sexually in- Mustangs at old Southwest San Antonio at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Miami 6 7 0 .462 236 318 N.Y. Jets 5 8 0 .385 266 311 from the NFL. appropriate encounters Conference rival Texas Tech South NHL STANDINGS In a post on social media, with the three retired NFL in the early 1980s. That was W L T Pct PF PA By The Associated Press the 35-year-old Hester said players and others who before his late dad, Spike Jacksonville 9 4 0 .692 329 202 All Times EST had realized it was time . have worked for the NFL Dykes, started a long tenure Tennessee 8 5 0 .615 273 294 Houston 4 9 0 .308 312 335 EASTERN CONFERENCE “Good news: Commission- Network. leading the Red Raiders. Indianapolis 3 10 0 .231 212 343 Atlantic Division er Goodell, you can put the Former NFL Network ex- The 48-year-old is back as North GP W L OT Pts GF GA kickoff back at the 30,” Hes- ecutive Eric Weinberger and a head coach a year after he W L T Pct PF PA Tampa Bay 29 21 6 2 44 110 74 ter wrote. “Bad news: Y’all former NFL Network ana- was fired at Cal, having y-Pittsburgh 11 2 0 .846 320 251 Toronto 31 20 10 1 41 106 88 Baltimore 7 6 0 .538 318 246 Boston 27 14 9 4 32 78 75 will have to find a new fa- lyst Donovan McNabb are spent the past season as an Cincinnati 5 8 0 .385 226 271 Montreal 31 13 14 4 30 85 99 vorite returner.” among those named in the offensive consultant under Cleveland 0 13 0 .000 197 335 Florida 30 12 14 4 28 90 105 Hester played for Atlanta, suit. McNabb now works for Gary Patterson at TCU. West Detroit 30 11 13 6 28 81 99 Ottawa 28 9 12 7 25 77 98 Baltimore and Seattle, but ESPN. Dykes will coach SMU W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 30 7 17 6 20 64 102 his best years were with the Cantor worked at the NFL (7-5) against one of his for- Kansas City 7 6 0 .538 329 289 Metropolitan Division L.A. Chargers 7 6 0 .538 298 225 Chicago Bears, which took Network for a decade. She mer teams, Louisiana Tech, Oakland 6 7 0 .462 264 304 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Denver 4 9 0 .308 229 315 Columbus 30 19 10 1 39 86 73 him in the second round filed an amended complaint in the Frisco Bowl near Dal- N.Y. Islanders 30 17 10 3 37 108 100 (57th overall) out of Miami originally filed in Los Ange- las next week. NATIONAL CONFERENCE Washington 31 18 12 1 37 95 91 in 2006. At the end of his les Superior Court in Octo- He turned around the East New Jersey 29 16 9 4 36 89 91 N.Y. Rangers 30 16 11 3 35 99 89 rookie season, he took the ber. Bulldogs before joining the W L T Pct PF PA Pittsburgh 32 16 13 3 35 94 104 y-Philadelphia 11 2 0 .846 404 250 Carolina 29 11 11 7 29 80 91 opening kickoff of the YANKS TRADE HEADLEY, MITCH- Golden Bears, coaching 2016 Dallas 7 6 0 .538 316 294 Philadelphia 29 11 11 7 29 83 86 Super Bowl 92 yards for a No. 1 overall NFL draft pick Washington 5 8 0 .385 285 344 ELL TO PADRES FOR PROSPECT N.Y. Giants 2 11 0 .154 199 321 WESTERN CONFERENCE touchdown against India- Jared Goff. Dykes takes South Central Division napolis, though the Colts LAKE BUENA VISTA Fla. over for Chad Morris, who W L T Pct PF PA GP W L OT Pts GF GA won the game. — Third baseman Chase left the Mustangs for Arkan- New Orleans 9 4 0 .692 370 263 St. Louis 31 21 8 2 44 104 78 He is the third-leading Headley and pitcher Bryan sas after three seasons. Carolina 9 4 0 .692 300 262 Winnipeg 31 18 8 5 41 107 87 Atlanta 8 5 0 .615 294 261 Nashville 29 18 7 4 40 95 84 punt returner in NFL histo- Mitchell have been traded BALL BROTHERS TURN PRO Tampa Bay 4 9 0 .308 264 312 Dallas 31 17 13 1 35 91 90 Minnesota 29 15 11 3 33 87 87 ry and was selected to the by the Yankees to the San WITH CLUB TEAM IN LITHUANIA North Chicago 30 14 11 5 33 90 82 Pro Bowl in 2006, 2007, 2010 Diego Padres, giving New W L T Pct PF PA Colorado 29 14 13 2 30 92 95 and 2014. York added payroll flexibili- A basketball club from Minnesota 10 3 0 .769 309 235 Pacific Division Detroit 7 6 0 .538 338 329 UMPIRE RETIRING RATHER ty and room for infield pros- Lithuania says it has signed Green Bay 7 6 0 .538 285 302 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 4 9 0 .308 224 274 Los Angeles 31 20 8 3 43 97 68 THAN RISKING CONCUSSIONS pects. LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball Vegas 29 19 9 1 39 103 91 New York received to pro contracts, making West San Jose 29 16 10 3 35 79 69 W L T Pct PF PA Calgary 30 16 12 2 34 88 94 LAKE BUENA VISTA, 28-year-old outfielder Jabari LaVar Ball’s two younger L.A. Rams 9 4 0 .692 396 265 Anaheim 31 13 11 7 33 83 91 Fla. — As a big league um- Blash, who made his big sons ineligible for college Seattle 8 5 0 .615 314 252 Vancouver 31 14 13 4 32 82 90 Arizona 6 7 0 .462 231 317 Edmonton 30 12 16 2 26 86 99 pire, Dale Scott saw maybe 1 league debut in 2016 and has basketball. San Francisco 3 10 0 .231 228 314 Arizona 33 7 21 5 19 75 114 million pitches from the played in 99 big league The move comes after Li- y-clinched division NOTE: Two points for a win, one point field. His final call, it turned games over two seasons. Angelo left UCLA , where THURSDAY’S GAMES for overtime loss. Top three teams in out, was the easiest of all. A day after finalizing its he was suspended after Atlanta 20, New Orleans 17 each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. Rather than risk yet an- acquisition of NL MVP being arrested for shoplift- SUNDAY’S GAMES other concussion, Scott has Giancarlo Stanton from ing during the team’s sea- Dallas 30, N.Y. Giants 10 MONDAY’S GAMES Carolina 31, Minnesota 24 Colorado 2, Pittsburgh 1 decided to retire at 58. Miami, the Yankees dealt son-opening trip to China. Chicago 33, Cincinnati 7 Dallas 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, SO “I’m done,” he told The with their infield logjam LaVar Ball pulled 16-year- Kansas City 26, Oakland 15 N.Y. Islanders 3, Washington 1 Detroit 24, Tampa Bay 21 Florida 2, Detroit 1, OT Associated Press. and cut a payroll that had old LaMelo out of Chino Buffalo 13, Indianapolis 7, OT Winnipeg 5, Vancouver 1 The veteran crew chief risen to a projected $180 mil- Hills High recently. His old- Green Bay 27, Cleveland 21, OT Anaheim 3, Carolina 2 San Francisco 26, Houston 16 missed nearly the entire lion for luxury tax purpos- est son, Lonzo, is a rookie Denver 23, N.Y. Jets 0 TUESDAY’S GAMES 2017 season after a foul ball es. Yankees owner Hal with the Lakers. Arizona 12, Tennessee 7 Edmonton at Columbus, 7 p.m. L.A. Chargers 30, Washington 13 Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m. off the bat of Baltimore Steinbrenner is intent on The Prienai-Birstonas Vy- Jacksonville 30, Seattle 24 Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. slugger Mark Trumbo in getting under the $197 mil- tautas club, which plays in Philadelphia 43, L.A. Rams 35 Colorado at Washington, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh 39, Baltimore 38 Los Angeles at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Toronto on April 14 caught lion tax threshold next year, the Lithuanian league, said Calgary at Minnesota, 8 p.m. MONDAY’S GAMES Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 8 p.m. him hard in the mask, caus- and New York still may at- in a statement that the Miami 27, New England 20 Florida at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. ing Scott’s second concus- tempt to re-sign left-hander brothers will report to the Carolina at Vegas, 10 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 14 sion in nine months and CC Sabathia or add another club “in early January.” Denver at Indianapolis, 8:25 p.m. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES fourth in five years. starting pitcher. Their contracts run Dallas at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 16 N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Within a few days, while The Yankees are sending through the end of the cur- Chicago at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 8 p.m. undergoing treatment for cash to the Padres. as part rent season. The club’s Nashville at Vancouver, 10 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, 8:25 p.m. head, neck and shoulder in- of the deal. sports director Vilius Vait- SUNDAY, DEC. 17 THURSDAY’S GAMES juries, Scott realized it was kevicius says of the Balls: Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. STEELERS’ LB SHAZIER ON IN- Cincinnati at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Washington at Boston, 7 p.m. the end of a major league JURED RESERVE FOR SPINE “We are committed to their Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 7 p.m. career that began in 1985 long-term success and de- Arizona at Washington, 1 p.m. New Jersey at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Jets at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Chicago at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. and included three World PITTSBURGH — Pitts- velopment as professional Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Anaheim at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Series assignments, three burgh Steelers linebacker basketball players.” Green Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Florida at Colorado, 9 p.m. All-Star Games and 91 post- Ryan Shazier’s season is USA GYMNASTICS BANS COACH L.A. Rams at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Arizona, 9 p.m. season games. over. New England at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m. Nashville at Edmonton, 9 p.m. FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Tennessee at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. San Jose at Calgary, 9 p.m. “In fact, it was pretty The AFC North champi- Dallas at Oakland, 8:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Vegas, 10 p.m. easy,” he said. “I wasn’t ons placed Shazier on in- CHICAGO — USA Gym- MONDAY, DEC. 18 FRIDAY’S GAMES planning on this year being jured reserve Tuesday be- nastics says it has banned Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 8:30 p.m. Dallas at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Carolina at Buffalo, 7 p.m. the last one. But I thought, cause of a spinal injury suf- an Illinois coach after an in- Los Angeles at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. this is a sign.” fered in a victory over Cin- vestigation revealed he vio- Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. NBA STANDINGS San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Especially when he asked cinnati on Dec. 4. lated its code of ethical con- By The Associated Press All Times EST three doctors about the pos- The 25-year-old Shazier duct by engaging in a sexual sible long-term effects if he underwent spinal stabiliza- relationship with an athlete. EASTERN CONFERENCE TRANSACTIONS got jarred again. tion surgery last week and The Indianapolis-based Atlantic Division TUESDAY “They said, ‘We just don’t remains in the hospital. The organization says Todd Gar- W L Pct GB By The Associated Press Boston 23 6 .793 — know,’” Scott said. “But team has not released the diner of the Illinois Gym- Toronto 17 8 .680 4 MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE they told me that the more exact nature of Shazier’s in- nastics Institute has been New York 13 13 .500 8½ NEW YORK YANKEES — Traded 3B Chase Philadelphia 13 13 .500 8½ Headley, RHP Bryan Mitchell and cash to times you get hit, the more jury and his long-term prog- placed on its list of coaches Brooklyn 10 15 .400 11 San Diego for OF Jabari Blash. National League probability that you’ll have nosis. permanently ineligible to Southeast Division SAN DIEGO PADRES — Traded INF Ryan issues.” Steelers president Art coach in USA Gymnastics. W L Pct GB Schimpf to Tampa Bay for INF Deion Tansel. Rooney II said Shazier “will The announcement comes Washington 14 12 .538 — NFL NETWORK SUSPENDS Miami 13 13 .500 1 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE ANALYSTS OVER SUIT continue to be one of our just days after a former elite Orlando 11 17 .393 4 NFL — KR Devin Hester announced his team leaders.” sports doctor who had Charlotte 10 16 .385 4 retirement. Atlanta 6 20 .231 8 DENVER BRONCOS — Placed G Ron Leary NEW YORK — Hall of Several Steelers have vis- worked at Michigan State on injured reserve. Central Division MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released S Jack Fame player Marshall ited Shazier during his hos- University and USA Gym- W L Pct GB Tocho from the practice squad. Signed OT Faulk and two other NFL pital stay. The team award- nastics was sentenced to 60 Cleveland 19 8 .704 — Storm Norton to the practice squad. Network analysts have been ed Shazier the game ball years in prison on federal Milwaukee 15 10 .600 3 PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed LB Ryan Indiana 16 11 .593 3 Shazier on injured reserve. suspended after a former after wrapping up its third child pornography charges. Detroit 14 12 .538 4½ employee alleged sexual division title in four years Larry Nassar also has Chicago 6 20 .231 12½ MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER SEATTLE SOUNDERS — Exercised options misconduct in a lawsuit. with a 39-38 victory on Sun- pleaded guilty to molesta- WESTERN CONFERENCE on Gs Stefan Frei and Tyler Miller; Ds Tony Alfaro, Oniel Fisher, Chad Marshall and NFL spokesman Brian Mc- day night. tion charges and is awaiting Southwest Division Roman Torres; Ms Jordy Delem, Aaron Carthy on Tuesday identified sentencing. W L Pct GB Kovar, Zach Mathers and Cristian Roldan; SONNY DYKES’ NEXT COACHING Houston 21 4 .840 — and F Will Bruin. Declined the option on M the three as Faulk, Ike Taylor SHOT COMES IN HOME STATE Gardiner is not charged San Antonio 19 8 .704 3 Calum Mallace. and Heath Evans. He says with any crimes. A call to New Orleans 14 14 .500 8½ Memphis 8 19 .296 14 COLLEGE they have been “suspended DALLAS — Sonny Dykes Todd Gardiner in suburban Dallas 7 20 .259 15 SMU — Named Sonny Dykes football coach. WISCONSIN — LB Jack Cichy announced he from their duties at NFL Net- was already back in Texas. Chicago was not immediate- Northwest Division will enter the NFL draft. work pending an investiga- Now he’s a head coach in ly returned. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 | B3

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP Lee Central opens region with win

LANCASTER — Lee Cen- points. Mallory McIntosh Lady Knights with 10 points. tral High School’s varsity added six. LAURENCE MANNING 32 girls basketball team PEE DEE 41 THE KING’S ACADEMY 24 opened its Region IV-2A THOMAS SUMTER 35 schedule with a 31-20 victo- MANNING — Laurence ry over Buford on Tuesday MULLINS — Thomas Manning Academy won its at the BHS gymnasium. Sumter Academy lost to Pee fourth straight game with a Robinine Myers led the Dee Academy 41-35 on Mon- 32-24 victory over The Lady Stallions with 12 day at the PDA gymnasium. King’s Academy at Bubba points and five steals. Aubrey Stoddard led the Davis Gymnasium. Tashanna Harris added Lady Generals with 11 points. The 4-1 Lady Swampcats seven points and eight re- Sydney Daniel added eight were led by Breanna Boykin bounds, Kendra Lesane had and Taja Hunley had six. and Audrey Bennett with 10 six points and Keionyah Lindsay Martin had 12 for points apiece. Davis grabbed nine re- Pee Dee and Anna Grace CLARENDON HALL 26 bounds. Johnson added 10. PATRICK HENRY 23 WILSON HALL 52 PALMETTO CHRISTIAN 30 JV BASKETBALL ESTILL — Bailey Corbett scored 10 points to lead WILSON HALL 38 Wilson Hall improved to PALMETTO CHRISTIAN 24 Clarendon Hall to a 26-23 7-2 on the season with a victory over Patrick Henry 52-30 victory over Palmetto Wilson Hall improved to on Monday at the PHA gym- Christian on Tuesday at 8-0 with a 38-24 victory over nasium. Nash Student Center. Palmetto Christian on Tues- Amberly Way added five Natalie Jackson led the day at Nash Student Center. for the Lady Saints. Lady Barons with 14 points Andi Grae Wingate had 13 and six rebounds. Susanna points to lead the Lady Bar- MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS Hutson added 10 and Court- ons. Lucy Matthews added BATES 36 ney Clark had eight. 11 and Gracyn Coker had MAYEWOOD 19 PATRICK HENRY 53 eight. CLARENDON HALL 22 CRESTWOOD 32 Alicia Spann had a dou- LOWER RICHLAND 16 ble-double to lead Bates to a ESTILL — Clarendon Hall 36-19 victory over MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM lost to Patrick Henry 53-22 HOPKINS — Crestwood Mayewood on Monday at Lakewood’s Juwan Perdue throws down a dunk during the Gators’ on Monday at the PHA gym- defeated Lower Richland the MMS gymnasium. 56-37 victory over Manning on Tuesday at The Swamp. nasium. 32-16 on Monday at the Dia- Spann had 13 points and Whitney Avins led the mond Mine. 13 rebounds. Alyssa John- Lady Saints with eight Shinyah Davis led the son added seven. GATORS FROM PAGE B1

Green then gave the Lady Nine of Jones’ 13 points came BOYS AREA ROUNDUP Monarchs the lead with a fast- in the second half. break reverse layup with 24 Mazyck said his team strug- seconds left. Lakewood head gled at times to match the coach Demetress Adams-Ludd Lady Gators’ speed in the Saints move to 3-0 with 85-49 victory called a timeout with 22 sec- 4-guard lineups that Adams- onds to go, then Rahteshia Ludd put out on the floor. ESTILL — Clarendon LAURENCE MANNING 76 PATRICK HENRY 25 THE KING’S ACADEMY 67 CLARENDON HALL 17 Burgess had to call another as “Their guards were a little Hall’s varsity boys basket- she struggled to inbound the quicker than us, except for ball team improved to 3-0 in MANNING — Laurence ESTILL — Clarendon Hall ball. After a turnover, Lake- like two positions,” Mazyck region play with an 85-49 Manning Academy im- lost to Patrick Henry Acade- wood got the ball back follow- said. “We were trying to com- victory over Patrick Henry proved to 6-2 with a 76-67 my 25-17 on Monday at the ing a miss by Green on a bat that (by) keeping the ball Academy on Monday at the victory over The King’s PHA gymnasium. 1-and-1 opportunity. The final out of Cain’s hands. But, even PHA gymnasium. Academy on Monday at Josh Black and Jonathan shot went to Cain, who came with two people on her at Zyan Gilmore led the Bubba Davis Gymnasi- McIntosh both had seven up short on a 3 from the left times, she still got it and she Saints with 34 points. Kylic um. points for the 1-4 Saints. corner. got some easy shots. Any good Horton added 21 points, Dawson Hatfield led LMA “I think that was a learning shooter, they want layups and while Kade Elliott had nine, with 19 points. Jerrell Kelly B TEAM BASKETBALL curve for our team and a les- free throws to stay in the Tyrese Mitchum had eight had 18 points and Taylor CARDINAL NEWMAN 51 son for us, to take care of the game. We got back defensively. points and eight rebounds Lee and Grayson Dennis WILSON HALL 33 ball, No. 1,” said Adams-Ludd, There was an outstanding and Dylan Way had seven. both had 12 points. Jake whose team fell to 3-2 on the play by Measha Jones up top WILSON HALL 38 Jordan added eight. Wilson Hall fell to 5-2 with season. “I think we had a few that triggered one (fast break), CAROLINA 35 Tyrek Epps led The a 51-33 loss to Cardinal turnovers in certain posses- and Mahogany came back and King’s with 33 points. Newman on Tuesday at sions that I would rather us triggered another. We missed LAKE CITY — Wilson Nash Student Center. not have. Also, making our a few free throws down the Hall evened its record at 4-4 JV BASKETBALL Jackson Duvall led the free throws at the end and stretch but we were able to with a 38-35 victory over Barons with 12 points. Tate PALMETTO CHRISTIAN 52 some execution things that (take advantage of) their miss- Carolina Academy on Mon- WILSON HALL 31 Sistare had six. we’ve got to get better at. es in coming back.” day at the CA field. Again, this is a learning expe- Harvin scored eight of her Chandler Scott led the Wilson Hall fell to 5-3 MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS rience for us, and if we were 12 points in the second half to Barons with 10 points. with a 52-31 loss to Pal- MAYEWOOD 49 ever in this position again, the provide a 1-2 offensive punch Landon VanPatten had nine metto Christian on Tues- BATES 48 feeling that the girls felt (after with Cain, who hit two threes points and nine rebounds, day at Nash Student Cen- the loss), I think it will change among her 13 points. while Greyson Sonntag ter. Mayewood defeated Bates our perspective and our men- “They’ve put in a lot of snagged 12 rebounds to go Evan Hoffman led the 49-48 on Monday at the tality and we’ll actually grow work over the summer and with three points. Barons with 13 points. MMS gymnasium. from this. So I definitely know preseason to get their individ- in the future it will be a better ual games better, and it’s just outcome for us.” showing up on the court,” Ad- Manning head coach Darren ams-Ludd said of her pair of Mazyck, whose team moved to junior guards. “We’re proud 5-1, had a scare in the final of them and we’re continuing Christmas Coloring Contest minute as top scorer Measha to lean on them, but there’s Jones, who finished with 13 still growth there, still aspects points, went down hard and of the game that they have to was on the floor for a few anx- understand. But they’re doing ious moments before walking a wonderful job for us and we off under her own power. just want to continue to push “She’s going to be fine. I them and create a platform to think she just fell, she took a where they can get better.” hard foul before, before she In the boys game, Lakewood got back on the defensive end, defeated Manning 56-37. Grant and two hard hits to the floor Singleton scored 17 points to like that can sometimes take a lead the Gators, who improved toll on your body,” Mazyck to 4-1. Juwan Perdue added 11 said. “She was very respon- points and Terrell Houston sive, she knew we played in a and Quinten Hodge both had game, she knew what the seven points. score was and she knew we Deadline: Decemberwon. She’s a team leader, both 18, 2017 in scoring and emotionally. Green comes along and helps out, along with (Myisha) Smil- Publish: Decembering, and we just do it as a 22, 2017 team. 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RECRUITING CORNER Tigers, Gamecocks get key commitments

he University of USC Bowl. Tindall was selected for Clemson officially in Novem- head coach Adrian Snow. “I South Carolina and OL Jaylen Nichols (6-5, 290) of the Shrine Bowl but will sit ber. He’s a former Nebraska have been privy to a lot of it Clemson football Charlotte confirmed on Mon- out the game while resting a commitment. He’s also been in listening to him and talking T programs scored key day he had committed to USC bruised shoulder. He plans to considering Oklahoma, Texas to him. There are still factors commitments minutes apart for the ‘19 class, giving USC play in the U.S. Army All- and UCLA and was offered on he is weighing. It’s going to be on Saturday, defensive back three juniors in that pledge American Game in January Sunday by FSU. Swinney a tough decision for him be- Israel Mukuamu going with class. Nichols was offered by of ‘18. made his in-home visit over cause he has ties to each USC and offensive lineman USC in the DB Trey Dean of Hampton, the weekend. school. He’ll have to put his Jordan McFadden to the Ti- summer Ga., decommitted from Ten- Ohio State beat out Clemson big boy pants on and make a gers. after attend- nessee on Thursday, the day for DB Tyreke Johnson of Jack- decision.” Mukuamu (6-feet-4-inches, ing a camp in after in-home visits with sonville. USC, Clemson, UGA and 180 pounds) is the former Columbia. USC’s Robinson and with DB Leon O’Neal Jr. of Cy- VT are the primary four at standout at Berkeley High Nichols Kentucky. He visited UK over press Springs, Texas, decom- this point. Henry canceled a School in Moncks Corner who also has an the weekend and will visit mitted from Texas A&M. visit to Alabama for this past played this season in Bossier offer from In- Florida this weekend. Clemson was one of the weekend and Snow believes City, La. He had been commit- diana, plus With him signing on Dec. schools he considered before that eliminates the Crimson ted to Florida State before the Phil he has drawn 20, Dean said he likely won’t committing to A&M. Tide. coaching change there, and Kornblut interest from visit USC officially though Litchfield Ajavon, a ‘19 ATH USC, Clemson, UGA and VT continued recruiting love North Caroli- he’s been there twice before. from Alexandria, Va., has a each had in-home visits last from USC head coach Will na, Arkansas He said UK and UF are in the final seven of Clemson, Notre week. Muschamp and assis- Muschamp convinced him to and VT. He attended games best position with him, and Dame, Michigan, Penn State, tants met with Henry and his join USC. this past season at USC, VT he’s also looking at Alabama. UGA, VT and Wisconsin. mother at the school on “Just being comfortable and UNC. He said Alabama coaches Clemson offered ‘19 WR Thursday morning, a meeting with the staff and coming He said OL coach Eric Wol- probably will visit this week. Frank Ladson Jr. of Miami. He Snow attended. back to the state of South Car- ford along with Muschamp USC DB target Asante Samu- recently decommitted from “He (Muschamp) talked olina to play football,” Muku- made him feel very comfort- el told Rivals Miami is making UF. The Tigers also offered ‘19 about opportunities and the amu stated as reasons for his able. a strong push for him now. He DB Tyrique Stevenson of opportunity he’d have at decision. “It was God’s plans. “I like the coaches because has taken an official to USC Homestead, Fla., a UF com- South Carolina would be pret- I guess he had to take me out they are consistent, honest and plans to visit FSU, Miami mitment, ‘19 WR Lance Wil- ty quick,” Snow said. “The of the state for me to realize and straightforward,” Nichols and Ohio State in January. He hoite of Nashville, ‘19 OL Cae- others, you never know be- that South Carolina is the said. “Coach Wolford said I has been an FSU commit- dan Wallace of Princeton, N.J., cause they’ve got some real place for me to be.” need improvement, of course, ment. USC coaches were in to and ‘20 OL Paris Johnson Jr. of good players, not saying South Mukuamu said Muschamp but where I am now he sees a see him last week. Cincinnati. Carolina doesn’t.” recruited him as a cornerback bright future.” Swinney and assistants OL Jovaughn Gwyn of Char- CLEMSON AND USC and laid out for him plans to Nichols said he primarily lotte told Rivals after his made their visit with Henry early snaps on the defense plays OT. Right now, he’s team’s championship win on Heavy speculation has DE in the home on Wednesday and the special teams his planning to sign in December Saturday he will take an offi- KJ Henry of Clemmons, N.C., night and Snow said that freshman season. of ‘18. He said he won’t shut cial visit to USC on Saturday picking Clemson when he an- gathering also went well. “I see a very bright future; I down his recruiting because after the Shrine Bowl. He’s nounces on ESPNU at 4:20 PM “It was not a lot about foot- believe I’m going to be a he wants to draw in recruiters been to NCSU and is also talk- on Dec. 20. However, accord- ball, it was more about fami- standout player there,” he to see some of his teammates ing to Duke. ing to his head coach, the ly,” he said. “They were ex- said. “I believe that we can next season. USC’s Robinson made an in- speculators have a creative changing stories and having a win a SEC (Southeastern Con- Nichols joins lineback Ah- home visit last week with LB imagination because to his good time, that’s about what it ference) championship as well darrious Gee of Cordele, Ga., Rosendo Louis of Deerfield knowledge Henry has yet to was.” as a national championship and defensive end Rodricus Fit- Beach, Fla., who has been an make a decision. Henry, throughout the re- there. I just have to go in, ten of Atlanta as commit- FSU commit. “I’m not sure who those cruiting process, has never work hard and trust in God. I ments for USC’s ‘19 class. USC recruiter Lance Thomp- people are. I’m not saying he publicly identified a favorite. know I’m going to fit in very DB Jaycee Horn of Alpharet- son was out last week to see won’t, but I wouldn’t call it a He is at the Shrine Bowl this well. ta, Ga., made his official visit DE Dorian Gerald of College slam dunk,” said Henry’s week. “The SEC has a lot of big to USC over the weekend with of the Canyons Junior Col- (wide) receivers, and they like his father, former NFL star lege in California. Tennessee to throw the ball downfield. Joe Horn. Horn had visited also went out to see him. He With my length and speed, I USC several times for games, also was offered by Mississip- think I match up very well. I but this visit gave him a pi and was contacted by new just have to put in the work.” chance to spend more time UF head coach Dan Mullen. Keeping SumterAmanda McNulty, County Beautiful Extension Agent Mukuamu also considered with the players and Mus- Gerald committed to the Vols’ Indiana, Purdue and Georgia champ. previous staff but has been Spots, Spots, Spots! when a fungus associated with this alga along with USC and FSU. He “They are a real cool group actively looking at other Now I’ve found that my favorite become established; the only parasitic will visit USC this weekend to of guys,” Horn said. “It felt schools. He took an official plant for holiday decorations is suffer- lichen we encounter here. As they watch bowl practice for the good being around them and I visit to Louisville over the ing from spots! Our evergreen south- mature, the infestations may spread to upcoming Outback Bowl. He can see myself being around weekend. ern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, is twigs and branches, allowing the dis- will be an early signee and them a lot.” DE Dennis Briggs of Kissim- a staple of southern landscapes, and ease to persist during dry, cold periods will enroll in January. Horn also got more of an mee, Fla., said last week he breeders have developed smaller culti- and serving as a source of infestation Mukuamu is USC’s 19th education from Muschamp will take an official visit to vars for more moderately-sized yards. when spring and summer bring the commitment for the 2018 class and defensive coordinator Tra- USC. The date has not been Now this plant, once thought to be warm, wet conditions that support new and the fourth for the second- varis Robinson on how he set. practically disease free, is being algal outbreaks. Even fallen leaves can ary. would be used in their de- USC offered ‘19 DE Colby plagued all over the south by a parasitic serve as an overwinter haven and need McFadden (6-4, 285) had fense. He said he spent a lot of Wooden of Lawrenceville, Ga., alga which is most noticeable as grey- to be removed and destroyed, not com- been committed to Virginia time with the coaches at the ‘19 OL Jakai Moore of Nokes- ish spots on leaves, although it also posted. Tech since July 4 and made USC football banquet on Sat- ville, Va., ‘19 WR Jameson Wil- causes lesions on stems as well. A homeowner can try to remove any his flip to the Tigers official urday. liams of St. Louis, ‘20 WR Reports from Extension agencies track infested leaves, cut out branches that after several weeks of strong “They were talking about James Frenchie of St. Louis, ‘19 this disease from Virginia down the have visible lesions, and perform the speculation he would do just how they need me on the out- defensive lineman Tymon eastern coast and over into Texas; plac- burdensome chore of removing all fall- that. Clemson had to make up side so they’ll be able to play Mitchell of Nashville, Tenn., es with rainy, humid summers that en leaves. If possible, improve air circu- ground on the competition for more of the scheme they want ‘20 DE Fadil Diggs of Camden, favor the growth and spread of this dis- lation by thinning out branches and McFadden because it offered to play,” Horn said. “They N.J., and ‘20 running back ease. It is referred to as magnolia leaf avoid installing new plants too close in later than others. However, were already high in consider- Mookie Cooper of St. Louis. spot or green scurf as the progress of an effort to achieve an instant mature the Tigers had the advantages ation, and the visit didn’t do the disease can result in raised lesions appearance. Repeated sprays of prod- of McFadden growing up as a anything but help that at the CLEMSON that give a rough overall appearance to ucts containing copper are effective at fan and the proximity to his end of the day.” Clemson hosted OL Jackson the leaves. controlling this disease but they must home. Horn said he will visit ei- Carman of Fairfield, Ohio, for As the algae mature, they develop cover the entire tree. “It feels really good. I’m re- ther Ohio State or Alabama an official visit over the week- sporangia – their reproductive struc- For more information on this ally happy, just to finally this coming weekend. He’s end. Carman also has taken tures. These minute structures are spreading landscape problem, please make up my mind that this is also still in touch with Clem- an official visit to Ohio State moved by water to other parts of the see the detailed where I’m going,” said Mc- son, and the Tigers remain and will visit Southern Cali- host plant and also by rainfall and wind document, Algal Leaf Spot, Circular Fadden, who played for Dor- under consideration at this fornia this coming weekend. to nearby susceptible individuals. 2060, at Clemson HGIC. man High in Roebuck. “It was point. He will announce on Dec. 20. Many of our traditional landscape pretty hard (to tell the Hok- Horn, a former Tennessee Ohio State and Southern Cal plants including camellias and haw- thorns are also susceptible to this dis- ies) but I think they under- commitment, also has heard have had their in-home visits Clemson University Cooperative Extension stand.” from new Volunteers head and Clemson head coach Dabo ease. Service offers its programs to people of all McFadden gives Clemson 12 coach Jeremy Pruitt a couple of Swinney is scheduled to visit The infestation first begins as these ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, sporangia develop into individual alga. national origin, disability, political beliefs, sex- commitments for the ‘18 class times, and he will be talking this week. ual orientation, marital or family status and is and the first for the OL. The to the secondary coach. How- Clemson is looking for one Sometimes the algae are superficial and an equal opportunity employer. Tigers lose starting guards Ty- ever, he said USC, Clemson, RB for the ‘18 class and two wash off, but eventually can invade the leaf surface to access nutrients. A sec- rone Crowder and Taylor Hearn, Ohio State and Alabama are on the board right now are ondary stage of the disease occurs center Justin Falcinelli and the four primary schools on Lyn-J Dixon of Butler, Ga., and backup G Maverick Morris after his mind with no leader at Jashaun Corbin of Rockledge, this season, and it’s possible this point. Ga. XEROX SOLID INK PRINTER starting left tackle Mitch Hyatt Horn said Muschamp and Dixon, a former Tennessee Many Standard Sumter County leaves a yearly early for the Robinson plan to make an in- commitment, made his official Features Public Works National Football League. home visit with him this visit to Clemson on Nov. 17. 40 prints per minute “Just the opportunity to week. He does not plan to sign He went to Louisville over the black & white 436-2241 and FULL COLOR play early,” he said was a early. weekend and will visit Okla- Xerox Color Qube® 8870MFP major reason for switching. 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Texas Christian and bring some athleticism to the Last week Tindall had visits Nebraska are two other table. I think I do well in from Muschamp and USC as- schools that have been in to space and move my feet sistant Coleman Hutzler, Au- see him this month and he To advertise well.” burn LB coach and Spring was offered by VT last week. McFadden was chosen for Valley graduate Travis Williams He won’t sign until February. here call the Shrine Bowl, but will not and Georgia inside lineback- Clemson DB target Brendan 803-774-1212 be able to play due to a knee ers coach Glenn Schumann. Radley-Hiles of IMG Academy injury suffered in the 5A state He did not say when he will in Florida, in his latest diary championship game. He will decide or if he has a favorite. update for Land of 10, said he sign on Dec. 20 but won’t en- His only official visit thus far will take his final official visit roll until the summer. was to Auburn for the Iron to UF this weekend. 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three teams, go with the high- BCS FROM PAGE B1 est-ranked remaining teams COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE in The Associated Press poll SATURDAY, DEC. 16 Fresno State (9-4) vs. Houston (7- ARIZONA BOWL seeing this for the first time, from the Power 5 conferences. 4), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tucson, Ariz. be enthralled in the genius, The three teams would be No. CELEBRATION BOWL New Mexico State (5-6) vs. Utah At Atlanta TUESDAY, DEC. 26 State (6-6), 5:30 p.m. (CBSSN) yet the simplicity, of it all: 4 Alabama, No. 9 Penn State NC A&T (11-0) vs. Grambling State • Take the champion from and No. 11 Washington. (11-1), Noon (ABC) HEART OF DALLAS BOWL COTTON BOWL CLASSIC West Virginia (7-5) vs. Utah (6-6), Arlington, Texas each of the 10 football-playing • Seed the teams, making NEW ORLEANS BOWL 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Southern Cal (11-2) vs. Ohio State Football Bowl Subdivision sure that no conference run- North Texas (9-4) vs. Troy (10-2), 1 (11-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) p.m. (ESPN) QUICK LANE BOWL conferences - the Power 5 con- ner-up is seeded above its con- Detroit SATURDAY, DEC. 30 ference champions going auto- ference champion and that CURE BOWL Northern Illinois (8-4) vs. Duke (6- Orlando, Fla. 6), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) TAXSLAYER BOWL matically and the champions teams from the same confer- Georgia State (6-5) vs. Western Jacksonville, Fla. from the American Athletic, ence do not face each other in Kentucky (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (CBSSN) CACTUS BOWL Louisville (8-4) vs. Mississippi Phoenix State (8-4), Noon (ESPN) Mid-American, Sun Belt and the first round. That would LAS VEGAS BOWL Kansas State (7-5) vs. UCLA (6-6), 9 Mountain West conferences give you eight first-round Boise State (10-3) vs. Oregon (7-5), p.m. (ESPN) LIBERTY BOWL 3:30 p.m. (ABC) Memphis, Tenn. and Conference USA with at games with those games WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27 Iowa State (7-5) vs. Memphis (10- NEW MEXICO BOWL 2), 12:30 p.m. (ABC) least 10 victories entering played on the second Saturday Albuquerque INDEPENDENCE BOWL their respective conference in December at the site of the Colorado State (7-5) vs. Marshall Shreveport, La. FIESTA BOWL (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Southern Mississippi (8-4) vs. Flor- Glendale, Ariz. championship games qualify- higher-seeded team. ida State (6-6), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Washington (10-2) vs. Penn State ing as well. That would lead to eight nice CAMELLIA BOWL (10-2), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Montgomery, Ala. PINSTRIPE BOWL The 10 champions are Clem- little paydays. There might be Arkansas State (7-3) vs. Middle Bronx, N.Y. ORANGE BOWL son (Atlantic Coast) Central a clunker or two, but you could Tennessee (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Boston College (7-5) vs. Iowa (7-5), Miami Gardens, Fla. 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) Wisconsin (12-1) vs. Miami (10-2), Florida (American Athletic), have some great games. TUESDAY, DEC. 19 8 p.m. (ESPN) Ohio State (Big 10), Oklahoma Here would be the first- FOSTER FARMS BOWL BOCA RATON (FLA.) BOWL Santa Clara, Calif. MONDAY, JAN. 1 (Big 12), Toledo (MAC), Boise round games with the above- Akron (7-6) vs. FAU (10-3), 7 p.m. Arizona (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 8:30 State (Mountain West), South- mentioned teams: Toledo (16) (ESPN) p.m. (FOX) OUTBACK BOWL Tampa, Fla. ern California (Pacific 12), at Clemson (1); undefeated WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 TEXAS BOWL Michigan (8-4) vs. South Carolina Georgia (Southeastern), Appa- Central Florida (15) at Okla- Houston (8-4), Noon (ESPN2) FRISCO (TEXAS) BOWL Texas (6-6) vs. Missouri (7-5), 9 lachian State and Troy (Sun homa (2); TCU (14) at Georgia Louisiana Tech (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), p.m. (ESPN) PEACH BOWL Belt) and Florida Atlantic (3); Notre Dame (13) at Ala- 8 p.m. (ESPN) Atlanta THURSDAY, DEC. 28 UCF (12-0) vs. Auburn (10-3), 12:30 (Conference USA). With Boise bama (4); Washington (12) at THURSDAY, DEC. 21 p.m. (ESPN) State and Florida Atlantic 9-3 Ohio State (5); Miami (11) at MILITARY BOWL GASPARILLA BOWL Annapolis, Md. CITRUS BOWL before their respective confer- Southern Cal (6); Stanford (10) At St. Petersburg, Fla. Virginia (6-6) vs. Navy (6-6), 1:30 Orlando, Fla. ence championship games and at Wisconsin (7) and Penn Temple (6-6) vs. FIU (8-4), 8 p.m. p.m. (ESPN) Notre Dame (9-3) vs. LSU (9-3), 1 (ESPN) p.m. (ABC) 10-2 Troy not winning its con- State (9) at Auburn (8). CAMPING WORLD BOWL FRIDAY, DEC. 22 Orlando, Fla. ROSE BOWL (CFP SEMIFINAL) ference title outright, those • Starting with the four Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Virginia Pasadena, Calif. teams would not make the quarterfinal games, the four BAHAMAS BOWL Tech (9-3), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) Oklahoma (12-1) vs. Georgia (12- Nassau 1), 5:10 p.m. (ESPN) field. BCS bowls — Sugar, Fiesta, Ohio (8-4) vs. UAB (8-4), 12:30 p.m. ALAMO BOWL • With seven champions eli- Orange and Rose — along (ESPN) San Antonio SUGAR BOWL (CFP SEMIFINAL) Stanford (9-4) vs. TCU (10-3), 9 p.m. New Orleans gible, each of the runners-up with the longstanding Cotton FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL (ESPN) Clemson (12-1) vs. Alabama (11-1), from the Power 5 conferences Bowl, could be worked into Boise 8:45 p.m. (ESPN) Central Michigan (7-5) vs. Wyo- HOLIDAY BOWL would be eligible to make the the mix where these sites still ming (7-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN) San Diego MONDAY, JAN. 8 field; the second-place team could get the big games and Washington State (9-3) vs. Michi- SATURDAY, DEC. 23 gan State (9-3), 9 p.m. (FOX) CFP CHAMPIONSHIP would be either the title game the big-dollar fans into their Atlanta loser or the second-place team cities. BIRMINGHAM (ALA.) BOWL FRIDAY, DEC. 29 Rose Bowl winner vs. Sugar Bowl South Florida (9-2) vs. Texas Tech winner, 8 p.m. (ESPN) in the standings for the confer- Rotate the current bowl (6-6), Noon (ESPN) BELK BOWL ences that don’t have title sites with two quarterfinal cit- Charlotte, N.C. SATURDAY, JAN. 20 ARMED FORCES BOWL Wake Forest (7-5) vs. Texas A&M games. Also, to make the ies, two semifinal cities and a Fort Worth, Texas (7-5), 1 p.m. (ESPN) EAST-WEST SHRINE CLASSIC Brunson Championship Series, championship game city. Also, San Diego State (10-2) vs. Army (9- At St. Petersburg, Fla. 3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) SUN BOWL East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) the runner-up needs to be two major cities, preferably in El Paso, Texas above .500 in overall record en- the Northeast and Midwest DOLLAR GENERAL BOWL NC State (8-4) vs. Arizona State (7- NFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL Mobile, Ala. 5), 3 p.m. (CBS) At Carson, Calif. tering the conference title because of the lack of bowl Appalachian State (8-4) vs. Toledo American vs. National, TBA (FS1) (11-2), 7 p.m. (ESPN) MUSIC CITY BOWL game. sites, could host a quarterfinal Nashville, Tenn. SATURDAY, JAN. 27 However, if all 10 conferenc- game each year. SUNDAY, DEC. 24 Kentucky (7-5) vs. Northwestern (9-3), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) SENIOR BOWL es are represented and Notre And, assuming the higher HAWAII BOWL At Mobile, Ala. Dame - through a stipulation seeds all win their first-round Honolulu North vs. South, 2:30 p.m. (NFLN) which says if it wins nine games, here would be the quar- games while playing at least terfinal matchups: Clemson vs. eight games against Power 5 Auburn, Oklahoma vs. Wiscon- berth, too,” he said. conference schools - makes sin, Georgia vs. Southern Cal PATRIOTS FROM PAGE B1 “It’s just that point in the season where if the field, , the runner-up with and Alabama vs. Ohio State. you don’t play at your highest level you’ll lose. the worst record among the Again, packed houses should (10-3) in the race for the AFC’s best record. Everyone’s out here playing for something.” six would not get in. rule, just as there would be for A win by Pittsburgh and a Jacksonville loss McCourty was one of the few bright spots The five runners-up are two semifinal games and the would give the Steelers home-field advan- against Miami, earning his third career Stanford (Pac-10), Wisconsin national championship game tage throughout the AFC playoffs. sack, and first since 2015. (Big 10), Auburn (SEC), Miami on New Year’s Day. Even though the Patriots knew going into Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patri- (ACC) and Texas Christiani Of course, the television the Miami game that the stakes would be cia has excelled this season at getting the (Big 12). Each of the runners- networks would be standing high the following week, safety Devin Mc- best out of a young group that has been up are in because all five were in line with gobs of money so Courty scoffed at the idea of their short- forced to integrate several new contributors. easily above .500. Notre Dame, the country could see the comings being the result of looking ahead Defensive end Eric Lee has earned his which is 9-3, is also in. games. to Pittsburgh. first career starts in back-to-back weeks. • With seven conference You could still have the “You’ve got a championship on the line. Linebacker Jonathan Freeny also played in champions, five runners-up smaller bowls for the teams That’s not a trap game. We didn’t execute his first game for the Patriots this season and Notre Dame, you have 13 that didn’t make the top 16. as well as we needed to against another on Sunday after re-signing with the team teams. Since you’re short Everyone needs to be happy. team that’s fighting for their playoff earlier in the week.

band of 52 years to Apolonia tives and friends at the resi- ing, fostering cats and both OBITUARIES “Polly” Manago Pearson, died dence of her sister and broth- dressing up in the latest fash- on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at er-in-law, Sarah Ann (John ions and admiring such on SUSAN A. HENRY Grace Hodge Butler. He was Palmetto Health Tuomey. Wesley) Whack, 2482 Little others. educated in the public schools Plans will be announced by Star Road, Alcolu. Georgia leaves to cherish SUMMERTON — Susan of Sumter County and was a Bullock Funeral Home. Funeral services are incom- her memories: one dear sis- Anderson Henry, 78, widow of graduate of Lincoln High plete and will be announced ter, Corine Bradley; daughter, Joe Henry, died on Thursday, School. by Fleming & DeLaine Funer- Beverly Ann Watkins; step- Dec. 7, 2017. Benjamin was a veteran of al Home & Chapel. daughter, Mary Ann Wilson; She was a the United States Air Force. sons, Robert Leroy (Sandra) daughter of the He later moved to New York, Bullock Funeral Home GEORGE A. COMMANDER Commander and Jerry late Hampton and where he was employed by & Crematorium Georgia Addison Command- (Doris) Commander; stepson, Tommie Lee A&P Super Market as a meat er, age 91, departed this earth- Edmond “Shine” (Tina) Wil- Jones Anderson. manager for many years, SAMUEL WITHERSPOON ly life on Dec. 9, 2017, at the son; and two sisters-in-law, Funeral servic- until his retirement. After re- National Health Care Facility Jannie May Wilson and Lu- HENRY es for Mrs. Henry tirement, he relocated to Sum- Samuel Witherspoon, 68, in Sumter. cille Damon. She has eight will be held at ter. died on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, She was born on April 30, grandchildren one great- noon on Thursday at Claren- His survivors include his at his residence in Sumter. 1926, in Lynchburg, to the late grandson, a host of nieces, don School District One Re- wife, Sharyn D. Peterson of Born in Sumter County, he Sampson and Lela Addison. nephews, cousins, other rela- source Center, 1154 Fourth St., Fishgill, New York; one son, was a son of the late Isell Wel- Georgia was educated in the tives and friends. Georgia Summerton, with the Rev. Darin (Gwen) Peterson of don Witherspoon and Mamie public school system of Lee also had an “adopted” family, Benjamin Dwight presiding, Sumter; one daughter, Sherce Davis Witherspoon. County and was active in the Booker T. and Dorothy For- the Rev. Dr. Leroy Green, eu- Peterson of Fishgill; three The family will receive community — mostly notably tune; and special friends, Ge- logist, and the Rev. Albert grandchildren; and a host of friends at the home of his sis- her involvement with the neva Hudson and Bessie Wil- Thompson and the Rev. Na- great-grandchildren, other ter, Lucille Witherspoon Cum- church. At an early age, she son. thanial Bookhardt assisting. relatives and friends. mings, 215 Spoonville Lane, joined Unionville AME In addition to her husband, Burial will follow at the St. Funeral service will be held Sumter. Church, where her family had she was preceded in death by Matthew AME Church Ceme- at 11 a.m. today in the chapel Funeral arrangements are been active and served in sev- her father and mother, Samp- tery. of Sumter Funeral Service incomplete and will be an- eral capacities, including son and Lelia Addison; one The family is receiving Inc. with Dr. Lewis Walker Jr. nounced by Palmer Memorial Stewardess Board 2 (vice daughter, Georgia Scarbor- friends at her residence, 1204 officiating. Interment will fol- Chapel Inc. chairwoman), the usher board ough; one daughter-in-law, Olin Road, Summerton. low at Bradford Cemetery. and the senior choir. Listen- Thelma P. Commander; sib- These services have been The family will receive DAVID G. BRATTON ing to and singing gospel lings, Oscar “OC” Addison, entrusted to Samuels Funeral friends at the home of his son, David Green Bratton, age songs and hymns was an ac- Marie Toney, Carrie Richard- Home LLC of Manning. Darin (Gwen) Peterson, 104 E. 39, departed this life on Sun- tivity she greatly enjoyed, son, Smith Addison, Alice Patricia Drive, Sumter. day, Dec. 10, 2017, in Sumter. both inside and outside of the Terell, Sampson Addison Jr. GLENN RAGIN SR. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. He was born on May 15, church. and Beanna Wilson; sisters- PHILADELPHIA — Glenn is in charge of arrangements. 1978, in Sumter, to Mary Mc- She met, fell in love and in-law, Josephine Hudson, Ragin Sr., husband of Ruth Dowell Bratton and Holly was married to fellow Lee Annie Lee Damon, Mary Guest Ragin, died on Sunday, HAULEAN T. SMITH Ford. County resident, the late Rob- Mathis and Mattie Isaac; and Dec. 10, 2017, at his residence, Haulean Tindal Smith, 85, The family is receiving ert “Skelly” Commander on brothers-in-law, Leroy 5459 Diamond St., Philadel- of Summerton, died on Tues- friends at 650 Flamingo Road, Sept. 22, 1946. From that Damon, Flex Damon, Herbert phia. day, Dec. 12, 2017, at McLeod Sumter. union, they had four children Damon and John Command- He was born on May 29, Regional Medical Center, Services are incomplete and who they raised and educated er. 1944, in Summerton, a son of Florence. will be announced later by in the nearby community / Pubic viewing will be held the late Willliam “Bill” Ragin She was born in Clarendon Whites Mortuary LLC of school system. They both en- from 2 to 6 p.m. today. and Lillian “Lil” Johnson. County to the late Willie Ben- Sumter. joyed the Sunday afternoon Funeral service will be held These services have been nett Green and Maureen Tin- family dinners, where she at 1 p.m. on Thursday at entrusted to Samuels Funeral dal Barnett. MARGAREE W. WHACK and Robert were known for Unionville AME Church with Home LLC of Manning. The family is receiving On Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, their richly cooked food. De- Pastor Alvin Webb. Interment friends at the home, 12 Hill Margaree Wilson Whack, spite her fear of worms and will follow at Unionville AME BENJAMIN PETERSON St., Summerton, SC 29148. widow of Myer Whack Jr., frogs, Georgia and Robert Church cemetery. Benjamin Peterson, hus- Services have been entrust- heard her master’s call at could often be found at one of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. band of Sharyn D. Peterson, ed in the professional care of Sumter Health & Rehabilita- the nearby rivers or lakes Main St., Sumter, is in charge died on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, King-Fields Mortuary, Sum- tion Center. fishing — an activity they of arrangements. at his residence, 51 Pocotaligo merton, (803) 485-5039. Born on March 22, 1952, in both enjoyed. Family, friends Online memorials may be Court, Sumter. Manning, she was a daughter and fashion were Georgia’s sent to the family at jobsmor- He was born on April 17, LEE R. PEARSON of the late Pinkney “PJ” Sr. passion. 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Mayesville Presbyterian Church tells Christmas story with lessons, carols

BY IVY MOORE Come, Emmanuel," both of which ex- Special to The Sumter Item press longing for the birth of the Sav- ior after centuries of gloom. Christmas ayesville Presbyterian Church music will follow with joyful carols continues its tradition of pre- celebrating the arrival of the Messiah. Msenting A Festival of Nine Les- Among these songs are “Away in a sons and Carols at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Manger” and the 17th-century “Com- The special service tells the Christmas fort, Comfort, O My People.” story with Scripture readings — the The congregation will be invited to lessons — and carols sung by the con- sing the familiar standards "Joy to the gregation and choral music. World," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "An- Organist and choir director Tammy gels, We Have Heard on High" and Williams said the festival is the many other carols. church’s gift to the community in an- Williams noted the history of the ticipation and celebration of Christ- Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, mas. The public is invited to attend. associated mainly with King’s College The Mayesville Presbyterian Church in Cambridge, England, since 1918, ac- Choir under Williams’ direction will tually began in 1880 in Truro, England, lead the music, and the Rev. Brian possibly created by the local bishop as Peake, pastor, will officiate. Flutist a service to keep the local men out of Barbara Rearden, violinist Brandi the pubs on Christmas Eve. Sloan and organist/pianist Linda The service has become an annual Coyne will be featured instrumental- tradition in many churches, and ists, and the church's handbell choir King’s College’s performance has been will perform. broadcast on radio since the early Church and civic leaders will read 1930s. For almost 40 years, it has been the Scripture passages. They are Dr. aired on public radio in the U.S. Gordon Reed, pastor of New Harmony Still in the same basic format, A Fes- Presbyterian Church, preacher and tival of Nine Lessons and Carols fol- author; Hampton Watson representing lows each reading with a “congrega- the youth of Mayesville Presbyterian tional carol or choral anthem that re- Church; Kell Compton, Mayesville flects upon the message of the lesson,” Town Council and Mayesville Presby- Williams said. Since 1919, the service terian Church member; Ashleigh has begun with “Once in Royal David’s Compton, vice president, Women's City,” she added. Ministries of Mayesville Presbyterian Williams noted that the service Church; Nancy Williams, Mayesville begun in the Anglican church “has Town Council; Angie Bland, financial been adopted by every mainstream secretary, Mayesville Presbyterian Christian denomination, and its cele- Church; Selena Smith, Mayesville fire- bration is happily anticipated every fighter; and Heath Watson, clerk of year.” Mayesville Presbyterian Church session, Mayesville Presbyterian invites the public to attend A Festival Church. of Nine Lessons and Carols at 6:30 p.m. Advent music will begin the program Sunday, Dec. 17. An informal reception “to take participants through the pro- will follow the service. Those who at- gression of Christian salvation history tend are asked to bring a canned good as dictated by the service,” Williams or staple item to donate to Sumter said. United Ministries. Among the Advent carols are Mayesville Presbyterian Church is Jacques Berthier’s "Prepare the Way” located off U.S. 76 at 109 W. Sumter St. and the 9th-century chant "O Come, O in Mayesville.

PHOTO PROVIDED Mayesville Presbyterian Church invites the public to attend its Festival of Lessons and Carols at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Scriptural readings by church and civic leaders will alternate with choral anthems and congrega- tional carols to reflect on the Christmas story. Pictured here is the church choir. Front row from left are Marsha Nelson, Angie Bland, Cyndi Eckley, Jane Watson, Cathy Peake and Tammy Williams; second row from left are Don DuBose, Jimmy Bland, Gordon Eckley, Jo Ellen Miller and Jane Hammond. ‘Stranger Things’? No, just thoughtful gifts for TV addicts

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(DVS) The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Full Frontal With Conan “Owen Wilson; Noah Garden- Full Frontal With TBS 24 156 Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Samantha Bee (N) swartz” Actor Owen Wilson. (N) Samantha Bee (6:00) ››› “Yours, Mine and Ours” Movie TCM 49 186 (1968) Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda. TLC 43 157 My 600-Lb. Life “Erica’s Story” Erica regrets not keeping a promise. My 600-Lb. Life “Ashley R’s Story” Ashley makes changes to save her life. My 600-Lb. Life Erica regrets not keeping a promise. (5:30) ››› “The Blind Side” (2009, The Librarians “And the Dark Secret” A ›› “A Christmas Carol” (1999, Fantasy) Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant. Crotch- (:01) The Librarians A secret sect un- (12:01) › “Fool’s TNT 23 158 Drama) Sandra Bullock. (DVS) secret sect unearths an ancient map. ety Ebenezer Scrooge experiences a holiday epiphany. (DVS) earths an ancient map. 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Helms does his Eric McCormack and Debra Messing host the “Golden Globes 75th An- deadpan best to milk laughs TONIGHT’S OTHER niversary Special,” airing at 9 p.m. today on NBC. from a story that presents a HIGHLIGHTS LATE NIGHT hurricane named Randy as • Cookie and Lucious con- Expect Satya Nadella on (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., a sleazy hairband rocker, spire against DuBois on “The Daily Show With Trevor Fallon welcomes Michael NBC) * Dwayne Johnson, but much falls flat. “Empire” (8 p.m., Fox, TV- Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Cen- Shannon, Alison Brie, Jack Black and Tim And is a continuing re- 14). tral) * Owen Wilson and Jaboukie Young-White and Minchin appear on “The Late port about the president • The Saxons base their Noah Gardenswartz appear Jamaaladeen Tacuma on Late Show With James Cor- stuck in the bottom of a strategy on a religious vi- on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * “The Tonight Show” (11:35 den” (12:35 a.m., CBS). well any stranger than the sion on “The Vikings” (9 p.m., Nick Jonas and Dennis Rod- p.m., NBC) * Sarah Paulson, “real” news coming out of History, TV-14). man are booked on “The Late Judd Apatow and Mark Copyright 2017 Washington, D.C.? • While grieving, Fossey Show With Stephen Colbert” Guiliana visit “Late Night United Feature Syndicate Helms’ former colleagues collaborates on an ac- at “The Daily Show” have claimed film on “Dian Fossey: used news send-ups to chan- Secrets in the Mist” (9 p.m., nel anger and offer insights National Geographic, TV- YOUR PATH TO A CAREER OR on “Full Frontal With Sa- 14). mantha Bee” and “Last • The Kirkmans receive a UNIVERSITY TRANSFER BEGINS Week Tonight With John Ol- Christmas surprise on “Des- iver,” but “Fake News” ignated Survivor” (10 p.m., seems like a throwaway. 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BY MELISSA D’ARABIAN whipped up a speedy orange-olive ORANGE AND RASBERRY TART until mixture is pale yellow, about 1 minute. Whisk Associated Press oil cake (and it's technically speak- Servings: 8 in the oil, extract, zest and juice mixture and mix ing a quickbread, but our secret!) until well blended. Scrape the wet ingredients into uring the holidays, we Start to finish: 1 hour, including baking and cooling and made that the base, which time the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula and stir could all use a fantas- works well with either regular gently until combined, but do not overmix. Base: flour or most gluten-free flours I Line the bottom of an 8-inch pie pan with raised tic tart recipe in our 1 cup all-purpose flour have tried. center with parchment paper (cut round to fit), and D 3/4 teaspoon baking powder hip pockets. Tarts are a perfect I used a pie pan with a raised spray liberally with nonstick spray. (If raised center 1/4 teaspoon baking soda center, a worthy minimal invest- pie pan is unavailable, use a regular 8-inch tart or festive end to any dinner party, 1/4 teaspoon salt ment if you do any amount of bak- pie pan.) Pour the batter into the prepared pan, Pinch cinnamon and they make a lovely gift for ing. Buy one and you'll find a thou- and bake until the center springs back when gently 1 egg sand uses for it. But if you don't pressed, about 25-30 minutes. Let the cake cool for a neighbor. If the thought of 1/3 cup granulated sugar have the special pie mold, use a 15 minutes before gently unmolding and chilling regular tart or pie pan, and your 1/3 cup olive oil making homemade crust in- in the freezer for 15 minutes to cool completely. results will be equally delicious. To 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (Or, allow cake to cool at room temperature for an- timidates you, or if you just create the pretty filling, I tossed a Zest of one orange, about 2 teaspoons other 30 minutes.) Meanwhile, place the orange couple of cups of berries in a little Juice of one orange, plus enough water to make prefer not to take in so many marmalade and boiling water into a medium bowl orange marmalade thinned with 1/3 cup fat calories densely packed hot water. Place the syrupy berries and whisk until jam is loosened. Add the berries Topping: and stir to coat. Add an extra tablespoon of water if into a sheet of pastry, stick on the cake — maybe take an extra minute or two to arrange them About 2 cups fresh raspberries, or other berries or mixture is dry. Flip the cake over so the concave with me. nicely for a bakery-made look — sliced fruit side is up. Use a toothpick, skewer or fork to poke The tart I'm talking about today and sprinkle on some powdered 2 tablespoons orange marmalade holes into the bottom of the cake. Spoon the rasp- uses a simple olive-oil cake as the sugar to serve. 2 tablespoons boiling water berry mixture onto the cake and arrange the ber- base, which is then topped with The cake itself has a mere 1/3 Powdered sugar for dusting, optional ries so they are pretty. Just before serving, garnish fresh berries. I took inspiration cup of sugar in the recipe, letting Preheat the oven to 350 F. with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired. from a fruit-topped sponge cake, the raspberry topping offer most In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder Nutrition information per serving: 215 calories; 88 calories and turned the idea into a recipe of the sweetness. The result is a and soda, salt and cinnamon. Whisk dry ingredi- from fat; 10 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 27 mg cholester- that could be made start to finish gorgeous dessert or afternoon tea ents together and set aside. In another medium ol; 163 mg sodium; 29 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 14 g sugar; 3 g in about an hour, and much of that accompaniment that feels more in- bowl, whisk together the egg and sugar vigorously protein. time is baking or cooling. I dulgent than it actually is. GreatIn the MoodFood !for

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