Stavis Had an “Apparent Gunshot Wound to the Chest.” His Body Was Found in the Water Off Dicks and Rast Streets the Morning of Wednes- STAVIS Day, Nov

PANORAMA Don’t miss this year’s Holiday House Tour WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 $1.00 C1 Canty new school board chair; Baker now vice Coroner: Leader emphasizes trustees’ work must build upon foundation set BY BRUCE MILLS nizational meeting” — their first likely — and that’s how it turned [email protected] meeting after the Nov. 6 election, out. in which five new board members The first order of business was Man dead The Rev. Ralph Canty is the new were elected to office. Every two the election of the new chairman, chairman of Sumter School Dis- years immediately following the and there were three nominations trict’s Board of Trustees, and for- November election, the board has from the board. Johnny Hilton mer Superintendent Frank Baker the organizational meeting to re- nominated Canty. Baker nominat- is the new vice chairman. organize, if necessary. ed fellow new board member in creek That’s how the votes stacked up With the five new trustees on Brian Alston, and new Area 2 Monday night for the board’s two the nine-member board now, a was shot top officers at the trustees’ “orga- split vote on the new officers was SEE BOARD, PAGE A8 Police name acquaintance Summit hits on all cylinders they hope has information BY KAYLA ROBINS [email protected]

Officers have named a man in connection to what is now being ruled a homicide after an autopsy revealed the 31-year-old Sumter man who was found dead in a creek last week was shot to death. Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker said Monday’s autopsy conduct- ed at MUSC showed Chester Al- phonso “Rock” Stavis had an “apparent gunshot wound to the chest.” His body was found in the water off Dicks and Rast streets the morning of Wednes- STAVIS day, Nov. 21. Stavis had been reported missing two days earlier, and his family and acquaintances had not heard from him since he left his home on Albert Spears Drive about noon the Thursday before, according to STROTHER previous reports. It had been reported to officers that it was out of character for Stavis to miss work. It is not clear whether Stavis was shot at the scene or at another location before being brought to where his body was dis- MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM covered, according to Tonyia McGirt, public Hundreds of Sumter School District students in grades seven, 11 and 12 were at the Sumter County Civic Center on information officer for Sumter Police De- Tuesday to learn more about local careers during the district’s Education and Career Ready Summit. partment. Officers learned during their investiga- Career fair for 7th-, 11th- and 12th-graders draws 52 businesses and industries tion Stavis had been with an acquaintance later the day he was last seen and are now BY BRUCE MILLS Sumter County Civic Center. and neighboring counties were on searching for 70-year-old Carter Wilson [email protected] The 12-year-old said he does hand for the career fair — official- Strother, of Wrangler Trail. chores around the house and en- ly called the district’s Education Strother is known to frequent the U.S. 15 For Bates Middle School sev- joys “fixing stuff” with his mom and Career Ready Summit — to South area of Sumter County, McGirt said, enth-grader Easten Jenn, Tuesday and dad. He said his favorite proj- showcase just what they do to and he may have information that could was a fun-filled day to see differ- ect is working with his dad on Jenn and tomorrow’s local work- help in the investigation. ent careers he might want to do “his baby” — his Jeep. force. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, when he grows up. Jenn said he’s at the stage For about two hours, students about 200 pounds with gray hair and brown Jenn was one of about 1,500 where he’s learning all the tools toured the various vendors and eyes. Sumter School District seventh- and hands them to his dad. completed information sheets on graders who took part in Day 1 of A total of 52 businesses and in- SEE STAVIS, PAGE A8 the district-wide career fair at dustries from throughout Sumter SEE SUMMIT, PAGE A7 Fireside Fund donations help cancer patient stay warm

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS ing they may not qualify for [email protected] Social Security disability op- DONATIONS RECEIVED Thomas Olsen, $50; Hugh and tions and will only receive THIS SEASON Louise Stoddard, $50; American Thanks to the continued compensation if they have Legion Auxiliary Unit 15, $150; support of the Fireside Fund benefits with their employer. The Sumter Item asks readers to Graham Baptist Church Men’s campaign, Sumter United This client relied on family donate money each holiday class, $100; Charles and Suzanne Ministries continues to assist support and SNAP benefits, season to the Fireside Fund, which Fienning, in loving memory of residents with crisis-related he said, and was completely it gives to Sumter United Ministries Roger Ackerman, $250; and heat requests, said Kevin tant in her current place of without income. to help address residents’ heating Bobby Sigley, in loving memory Howell, crisis relief director. employment, he said. She recently finished her emergencies and issues. of Charles Jenkins, Arthur James Recently, he said, a new cli- Normally she earns well last chemotherapy treatment Donations received the week and Willis Ardis, $10. ent visited the crisis relief and lives independently, but and had a surgery just three ending Tuesday, Nov. 27: ministry for assistance with in the last year she was diag- weeks ago, he said. Total this week: $735 an electric final notice; she nosed with stomach cancer Though she has a job to re- Jane Tisdale, $100; Zoar Total this year: $2,935 Homemakers Club, $25; Jackie heats her home with electric and lost her work income. turn to once she is able to Total last year: $48,601.18 heat only. Many cancer patients are work again and her daughter Olsen, in memory of Maj. Gen. Total since 1969: $1,583,347.25 The client has worked all of only considered “short-term” her life and is a medical assis- disabled, Howell said, mean- SEE FIRESIDE, PAGE A8

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BY IVY MOORE The Sumter Special to The Sumter Item Community Concert Band, directed by The Sumter Community James H. “Jimmy” Concert Band always starts Mills, will present a its performances with the program of Star-Spangled Banner, but Christmas music at 7 the remainder of Sunday’s p.m. Sunday in program will comprise Patriot Hall,135 Christmas music. The con- Haynsworth St. cert begins at 7 p.m. in Patri- Admission is free. ot Hall with longtime director and Sumter native James PHOTO PROVIDED H. “Jimmy” Mills directing. Mills has selected a program of mainly familiar sea- sonal pieces, including two that describe the theme of Sunday’s concert. “A Cele- bration of Christmas” and “A Christmas Celebration” are both medleys of popular tunes. The former, arranged by Floyd Werle, includes mu- sical quotes from such carols as “Joy to the World,” “O Year.” He said he especially songs “played with a flair and Robert Wells have made Crosby on his radio program Come All Ye Faithful,” “An- enjoyed hearing the late like the ‘Mission Impossible’ the song one of the most The Kraft Music Hall on gels We Have Heard on Andy Williams’ version of theme.” Audience members popular of the season. Christmas Day in 1941. High” and six others; the lat- the song. The band will play will recognize “God Rest Ye Several other Christmas Not traditionally a Christ- ter, arranged by Jack Bull- Chris Sharp’s arrangement Merry, Gentlemen,” “We melodies will be celebrated mas, “Auld Lang Syne,” sung ock, features tunes from by Edward Pola and George Three Kings” and “Jolly Old during the concert, includ- by many people on New countries around the world. Wyle. The “jazzy waltz style” Saint Nicholas” among the ing what is often called the Year’s Eve, has lyrics from a The audience will hear Eng- is reminiscent of Williams’ tunes with a jazz beat. most popular secular Christ- poem by Robert Burns and a land’s “Once in Royal Da- rendition. Trumpet player Robert mas song ever written, Ir- tune from a traditional Scot- vid’s City,” Czechoslovakia’s “Happy Christmas (War Is Berry has the solo in “Holi- ving Berlin’s “White Christ- tish folk song. “Angels and Shepherds,” Is- Over)” by John Lennon and day Homecoming,” a medley mas.” Its chorus, with the The public is invited to the rael’s “Hanukah, O Hanu- Yoko Ono was released in of songs evoking memories lyrics 7 p.m. Sunday Christmas kah,” Poland’s “Lullaby, 1971 as a protest song, but of past Christmases at home. I'm dreaming of a white concert by the Sumter Com- Jesu” and four others from has since become a popular The arrangement is by Jim Christmas munity Concert Band at Pa- Germany, Holland, France Christmas standard, as it Kessler. just like the ones I used to triot Hall, 135 Haynsworth and another from England. celebrates the joy of peace. Bob Lee has the saxophone know St. Admission is free, but do- Rick Mitchum, band The band will play Tom Wal- solo in “The Christmas where the treetops glisten nations are accepted at the spokesman and trumpet lace’s arrangement. Song,” also known as and children listen to hear rear of the auditorium. For player, said he’s particularly Jeff Simmons’ “Secret “Chestnuts Roasting on an also evokes memories of information about joining happy to play “The Most Agent Santa,” Mitchum said, Open Fire.” The music and Christmases past. The song the band, call Rick Mitchum Wonderful Time of the is a medley of Christmas lyrics written by Mel Torme was first performed by Bing at (803) 775-9265. Business news Sumter’s Top Hat Chimney Sweep Sumter Laundry to sell unclaimed celebrates its 35th anniversary clothes Saturday

BY DANNY KELLY even though they’re not involved her husband makes appointments. BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected] day to day,” Erica Christmas said. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a [email protected] “My husband was trained by Mr. part of it, of people inviting us into Top Hat Chimney Sweep of Sum- Matmiller. We call him (Matt Mat- their homes,” Erica Christmas said. Have you ever wondered what happens ter, which was founded in October miller) every so often, and he’ll “It’s special to me because my to clothes left at the laundromat and un- 1983 by Matt and Linda Matmiller, is come and help with jobs.” house burned down in 1991, so I claimed? celebrating its 35th anniversary. The Matmillers owned the busi- want to circle back around and help Sumter Laundry and Cleaners’ man- Over the years, the Matmillers ex- ness for 34 years before selling it to other people protect their homes ager Neill McKinnon says in the past panded their services to Lee, Ker- the Christmases. from that. A fire can only ruin ma- he’s donated them to various charities, shaw and Clarendon counties. “They did some of it to- terial possessions, but but Saturday his downtown store will In October 2017, the Matmillers gether,” Erica Christmas when we are safe in our have its first-ever year-end clothing sale. sold the company to Jay and Erica said of the Matmillers. “They home, we are free to expe- During the past three years or so, the Christmas of Sumter. Jay’s brother, would clean chimneys to- rience the love and laugh- cleaners at 8 N. Sumter St. has collected Mark Christmas, is married to the gether.” ter of family; that is one of about 2,500 pieces of clothing left un- Matmillers’ daughter, Lisa Christ- Now, Erica Christmas han- the most important things claimed, he said. McKinnon said he’s do- mas. dles administrating, phone in the world to me and nated about 1,000 pieces so far but still “When we had the opportunity to calls and marketing while why I am honored when has about 1,200 to 1,500 remaining for own Top Hat Chimney Sweep it customers call us to clean Saturday’s sale. gave me an opportunity to be a part your chimneys.” “Anything and everything is $5 apiece, of something so much bigger than For more information, and they are clean,” McKinnon said. Sat- owning a business,” Erica Christ- call (803) 481-7654 or email urday’s sale will include clothes for all mas said. “It gave me the opportu- [email protected]. ages: children, adolescents, men and nity to help others make their women. house a home; a place of safety, Vanna’s Face Painting will be on hand love, family, laughter and memo- for the kids, along with Richard Kirby’s ries.” Kirby Q Food Truck. Kirby will be sell- Although they no longer own ing his award-winning barbeque, includ- the company, the Matmillers ing his famous Barbeque Sundaes, McK- still play a role in the busi- innon said. ness. Shoppers will also be able to take a “We still value store coupon item off a Discount Christ- their (the Mat- mas Tree, he said. millers’) opin- “The discount is available for the next ion and ex- time you bring in your clothes for dry pertise cleaning or laundry,” McKinnon said.

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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS as Lucius Green, of S.C. 261, INSURANCE [email protected] and was later read his Mi- randa warning. 252 E. Calhoun Street A 49-year-old Sumter man The report states Green Sumter, SC 29150 is facing multiple counts of was read his Miranda warn- www.crwins.com breaking into a vehicle after ing at least three times be- Call Scott Kinder Today! he was caught on camera cause he claimed he did not searching through vehicles in understand what he was his own neighborhood Mon- being told. At one point, ac- 803-775-1168 day night. cording to the report, Green Sumter County told deputies he did not want MEDICARE sheriff's deputies to understand. October 15 – December 7 responded to a After he was transported call on Brookla- to Sumter-Lee Regional De- AFORDABLE CARE ACT nd Drive and met tention Center, Green was November 1 - December 15 the victims who charged with a fourth vehicle said their three break-in charge for another vehicles had GREEN break-in on Brookland Drive been searched by that same night. FREE ADMISSION NIGHTLY DECEMBER 1 - 31 an individual The third victim, who also and the incident was recorded said he left the vehicle un- on camera. locked, told deputies his GPS The only item reportedly system was stolen. stolen was a Sirius XM radio "We're looking into wheth- valued at $200, according to er or not he is responsible for an incident report. The vic- more break-ins," Sheriff An- tims said all three vehicles thony Dennis said about were left unlocked. Green. In the report, a deputy said Deputies remain vigilant in he watched the footage and investigating reports of sus- observed a black male on the picious reports of people in victims’ property. neighborhoods, he said. One of the victims’ said the Ken Bell, public informa- individual in the video resem- tion officer for the sheriff's bled a man who lives a few office, said Green could be houses down. facing more charges as the Deputies detained a man, investigation continues. fitting the description of the Dennis urges residents to man in the video, after they report any suspicious activi- saw him walking out of the ty and people, and to lock woods next to the victim's their vehicles before walking residence while they were away. searching the area. Non-emergency calls can The man identified himself be made to (803) 436-2000. at Swan Lake Iris Gardens WHAT YOUR GOVERNMENT IS DOING: SUMTER CITY COUNCIL City council approves water, sewer project BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected]

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WASHINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The National Flood Insur- vors FEMA giving homeowners Floodwaters rose about 15 inch- ance Program was $20 billion in more financial help to move to es into Danielle Rees' home in the red before the start of the higher ground rather than re- September when Hurricane current hurricane season, even building flooded properties over Florence drenched this tidewa- after Congress last year wrote and over. ter city on the Pamlico River off an additional $16 billion. With more than 5 million pol- and overwhelmed a local creek The program must be reautho- icies, the nation's main source and marshland. The first floor rized by Congress this month. of flood insurance generated was a sopping mess of gritty, The repeatedly flooded prop- $4.3 billion in annual premiums swampy water in three bed- erties cost nearly $7.4 billion in in 2016 and paid claims of at rooms, a bathroom and a laun- claims before the start of the least $3.7 billion, the Congres- dry. current hurricane season. sional Budget Office reported "It's part of living close to the Rees' home isn't included on last year. The median cost of a river, and Washington is really the official "severe repetitive year of residential coverage low land," said Rees, a graphic loss" list because the 1996 and was $520 that year. designer who grew up in the 1998 hurricanes didn't cause The federal coverage is avail- city. damage exceeding $5,000. It able to homeowners, renters THE ASSOCIATED PRESS But she anticipates her takes at least four of those and business owners if their Danielle Rees, with the repairs underway, stands in her home near $2,000-a-year policy through the $5,000-plus occurrences to put community adopts required Washington, N.C., earlier this month. Floodwaters rose about 15 inch- taxpayer-subsidized National properties on the list. flood-plain management mea- es into Rees’ home in September when Hurricane Florence drenched Flood Insurance Program will Last year was the 40-year-old sures, such as elevating build- this tidewater city on the Pamlico River and overwhelmed a local help her rebuild the home flood program's second-worst, ings and preventing construc- creek and marshland. about a quarter-mile from the with more than $10 billion in tion on land where water drains river, just as it did in 2011 after claims, following hits from Hur- away. onto eastern North Carolina in Carolina has only about 134,000 Hurricane Irene — and as it ricanes Harvey in Texas and As of May, the 10 states with September, towns along rivers flood insurance policies. The did, under previous ownership, Maria in Puerto Rico. Annual the most repeatedly flooded in- and sounds were swamped state has 1,132 structures from after floods in 1996, 1998 and losses have risen and fallen sured properties follow the Gulf again. They included Belhaven Carolina Beach to Charlotte on 1999, according to her property with the weather since a record and East Coasts as far north as and Washington, which lead the "severe repetitive loss" list. history provided by the Federal in 2005, when Hurricane Ka- New York, but also include Mis- the state in the number of se- Eighty-two percent of the Emergency Management Agen- trina swamped the Gulf Coast souri along the Mississippi vere, repeatedly flooded prop- flooded properties that have cy. The program has done and triggered more than $16 bil- River, according to FEMA data erties. been bailed out repeatedly are something similar, over and lion in payouts. provided to the Natural Re- Rees learned in late October single-family homes, said over, for others. Some critics say the situation sources Defense Council after that she can expect some extra Moore. Those homes were Records at FEMA, which op- will only worsen as global cli- the group said it sued the agen- help — $30,000 through a flood worth an average of $115,000 erates the program, show that mate change generates more cy three years ago. The group mitigation plan for repetitively but have incurred $150,000 in nearly 37,000 properties from extreme weather and raises gave the data to The Associated damaged, insured properties. damage claims, he said. the Carolinas to California have ocean levels. Press. She hopes her insurance pay- "Many people that find them- repeatedly flooded and been re- The properties that have suf- Louisiana has had the most out and her own savings will selves in a situation of living in built — some dozens of times — fered severe and repetitive loss- repeatedly flooded properties help her pay to add a bedroom a repeatedly flooded house with help from a federal insur- es "are the canary in the coal over the past 40 years, with 23 on stilts to her existing home would like nothing more than ance program that is, itself, fi- mine for the millions of proper- percent of the total, the FEMA and move her living spaces off to never file another flood in- nancially underwater. About ties in the U.S. that are going to records show. That includes two the ground floor. surance damage claim ever 18,000 of those are currently be in the exact same situation single-family homes in Slidell "I'm trying to hurricane- again. But the only assistance covered by policies, and 15,000 in future decades," said Rob and New Orleans that have proof my house," Rees said. that's readily available to them of those haven't taken volun- Moore, water and climate direc- each been compensated for "Next time, I know I'm going to after a flood is to rebuild if tary steps to reduce the risk of tor at the Natural Resources flood losses two dozen times. have water in it." they have flood insurance. So future damage to their proper- Defense Council. When Hurricane Florence With more than 3.8 million they're kind of trapped," Moore ty, FEMA said this week. The environmental group fa- poured up to 30 inches of rain households altogether, North said.

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Alston, who now represents coming out of a financial cri- “I’m just thrilled to be the Area 1. sis from fiscal 2016 that re- vice chairman, and I look for- Baker received five votes to vealed $6.2 million in over- ward to working with all the be the new vice chairman and spending. board members,” Baker said. Alston two. Two board mem- MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Then, what was at that time Monday’s meeting began bers abstained from voting on New Sumter School Board Chairman the Rev. Ralph Canty, left, and still a seven-member board with Third Circuit Solicitor the vice chairman post. new Vice Chairman Frank Baker share a light moment together Mon- unanimously elected current Ernest “Chip” Finney III For the new clerk of the day at the board’s organizational meeting. Interim Superintendent Deb- swearing in the five new trust- board, the Rev. Daryl Mc- bie Hamm to take the dis- ees — Baker, Alston, Ray, Ghaney, who just held the ing was not a restart or a new ning,” Canty said. “We’ve trict’s head position. This is Ragin and Matthew “Mac” chairman position until Mon- “beginning” for the board — been at it now for a while; so, her second and final year in McLeod — along with Hilton, day, was the only nomination but that the trustees need “to we cannot and we do not start the role. who ran unopposed for the and received a unanimous build upon the legacy” passed over tonight. We simply turn The Sumter County Legisla- Area 4 seat. vote. on to them. a corner and reach another tive Delegation created the The board’s next scheduled Canty has served on the “This session tonight is not milestone. So, we are to build board’s two at-large seats meeting is set for Dec. 10 at 6 consolidated district’s board our genesis; it’s not our begin- upon the legacy passed over after the financial troubles p.m. at the district office. since its beginning in 2011. For two years prior to that, he was a Sumter School District 17 trustee. After the election, Canty, to other board members around © 2018 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 34, No. 44 Gorillas are like people in a lot of ways. Use the code to find out a couple of ways they are similar to humans. the table and a standing- 6 5 4 room-only crowd of about 75 8 7 3 residents and family mem- 9 Gorillas have ______and 1 16 11 3 14 1121 1624 7 bers, said the board must 2 When a male gorilla is fully 10 grown, he will start to grow ______, just like us. Their _ _ _ _ 1 1 16 11 1 2 16 7 16 9 24 7 work together at becoming Gorillas are found in Africa. They mainly live in tropical 11 silvery hair on his back, forests where there is a lot of vegetation, or plants to in the shape of a saddle. look just like ours. They even have the one. 12 He also emphasized a theme eat. The mountain gorilla lives at higher This is why we call them elevations in Zaire, Rwanda 15 13 silverback gorillas. same number of _ _ _ _ _ as people – 32. 16 1 16 16 1 8 that the organizational meet- and Uganda. Elevation 17 14 means how high the 18 land is above the 19 9 = A 21 = G 5 = M 4 = P 1 = T surface of the sea. 45 16 = E 8 = H 11 = N 24 = R 12 = U 3 = F 14 = I 2 = O 7 = S 6 = W 44 Adult gorillas can weigh 20 Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. 43 up to 400 pounds, and, FIRESIDE Connect the when they stand on their dots to draw 33 42 two legs, are about five- FROM PAGE A1 a gorilla. 21 32 and-a-half feet tall. 34 41 29 31 How tall are you? 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TV footage of the attempt- Trump thus laid down a marker for the Third World invasion of the West. continue to provide refuge and sup- ed breach and photos and stories that himself. Either he halts the caravans, or For Trump, the die is cast. Not only port.”’ Should Europe fail to toughen major newspapers are putting on Page he will be seen as the failed enforcer of are border security, the wall and his up, illegal migration will never cease to One will sustain the national focus on America’s border. In that Gallup Poll, pledge to halt the illegal invasion of his “roil the body politic.” what, since the election, has re-emerged there is other major news. country what got him elected, they ap- And who is the lady as the nation’s primary concern. Among the problems facing America, pear to be a primary argument for his who issued the dire With Mexico about to install a leftist in the eyes of her people in November, re-election. warning and dis- government and new caravans forming not one of the top 10 involved a foreign Washington’s think tank and media pensed the tough-love in Central America to move through threat. In the following order, all involve elites may be focused on other issues — advice to Europe? Ma- Mexico to the U.S. border, this issue is the troubled state of our splintered na- Brexit, the Russia-Ukraine naval clash rine Le Pen? not going away before the 2020 election. tion: immigration/illegal aliens; dissat- in the Kerch Strait, Kim Jong Un’s No. It is Hillary Clin- And with nearly 10,000 migrants isfaction with government/poor leader- nukes, the South China Sea, Syria, Iran, ton, spouse of the being held in Tijuana for more than a ship; health care; unifying the country; the Saudi crown prince’s role in the Great Triangulator. week, in what the city’s mayor calls a race relations/racism; lack of respect grisly murder of Washington Post con- Pat Democrats may humanitarian crisis, new and more des- for each other; ethics/moral/religious/ tributor Jamal Khashoggi. Buchanan have piled on Clinton perate attempts to breach our border family decline; economy in general; un- But according to Gallup, none of for selling out progres- can be expected. employment/jobs; and education. these issues is a top concern or problem sivism, but her politi- Rocks and bottles were hurled at the Immigration, race, culture, the econo- for the American people. cal instincts here are dead on. She has men and women of the Border Patrol my and education appear to be the Progressives fail to understand that grasped something her party willfully on Sunday, which brought the tear gas agenda Americans want addressed in what they describe as greater and ever refuses to recognize — the growing sa- and temporary closing of the San 2020. What does this portend? more desirable diversity, millions of lience of the issue of mass illegal migra- Ysidro crossing. New, more serious, ca- While progressives may have piled on Americans see as the conquest of their tion into Western societies. sualties cannot be ruled out. Clinton for her comments, and she may country by an endless flood of uninvited According to a new Gallup Poll, con- Monday, Trump called on Mexico have “clarified” what she said, she has strangers. cern over immigration and illegal aliens City to deal with the migrants seeking hit on something. Mass migration from soared from 13 to 21 percent of the pub- to breach our border and threatened the Third World has not only been the Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of lic in November as the No. 1 problem on that if Mexico does not act, he could major progenitor and propellant of the “Nixon’s White House Wars: The Battles the minds of the American people. close one of the world’s busiest cross- right-wing populism that is raging That Made and Broke a President and And this was before Sunday’s violent ings, and for good: across Europe, it also played an indis- Divided America Forever.” collision at San Ysidro where the Bor- “Mexico should move the flag waving pensable role in defeating her and elect- der Patrol fired rubber bullets and used Migrants, many of whom are stone cold ing Donald Trump. © 2018 CREATORS.COM LETTER TO THE EDITOR LEGISLATORS SHOULD REAUTHORIZE NATIONAL CONSERVATION FUND For more than 50 years, the Land and Water Conserva- tion Fund has protected national treasures like the Great Smoky Mountains as well as places closer to home like the park at Crosswell El- ementary School or ballfields and tennis courts at Palmetto Park or Dillon Park. Without using taxpayer dollars, the LWCF conserves lands and waters within national forests, parks, wildlife refuges and other open spaces in every state and in all 46 S.C. counties. But despite having broad, bipartisan support, Congress allowed this incredibly successful program to expire in Sep- tember. With each day of inaction, we lose over $2.5 million that COMMENTARY could go to the next city park, trail or ball field. That’s $2.5 million that can improve our quality of life and also grow Black education: What makes sense? our economy. According to the Outdoor hat do you think of the Academy’s fourth-graders, 51 percent tens of thousands of children are on Industry Association, hunt- proposition that no black and 43 percent, respectively, scored pro- waiting lists for spots.” ing, hiking, camping and youngsters should be ficient and above proficient, while their One would think that black politicians other outdoor recreation ac- Wsaved from educational rot William Floyd counterparts scored 23 and civil rights organizations would tivities contribute $16.3 billion until all can be saved? Black people percent and 6 percent, respectively, pro- support charter schools. To the con- annually to S.C.’s economy cannot afford to accept such a proposi- ficient and above proficient. It’s worth- trary, they want to saddle charter and support over 151,000 jobs tion. Actions by the education estab- while stressing that William Floyd and schools with procedures that make so that are the lifeblood of our lishment, black and white liberal poli- this Success Academy location have the many public schools a failure. For ex- communities. ticians and some civil rights organiza- same address. ample, the NAACP demands that char- We have an obligation to tions appear to support the proposi- Similar high performance can be ter schools “cease expelling students protect these jobs and ensure tion. Let’s look at it with the help of found in the Manhattan charter school that public schools have a duty to edu- that future generations can some data developed by my friend and KIPP Infinity Middle School among its cate.” It wants charter schools to “cease play baseball or tennis at colleague Dr. Thomas Sowell. sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders to perpetuate de facto segregation of the places like Palmetto and Dil- The Nation’s Report Card for 2017 when compared with that of students at highest-performing children from those lon parks and enjoy all the showed the following New Design Middle School, a public whose aspirations may be high but lands, waters and wildlife this reading scores for school at the same location. Liberals be- whose talents are not yet as obvious.” great state has to offer. fourth-graders in New lieve integration is a necessary condi- Most importantly, it wants charter The LWCF helps conserve York state’s public tion for black academic excellence. Pub- schools to come under the control of natural places that people, schools: Thirty-two lic charter schools such as those men- teachers unions. wildlife and local economies percent scored below tioned above belie that vision. Sowell Charter schools have an advantage need to survive. It is too im- basic, with 32 percent points out that only 39 percent of stu- that some call “selection bias.” Because portant to leave its future in scoring basic, 27 per- dents in all New York state schools who charter schools require parents to apply doubt. cent scoring proficient were recently tested scored at the “pro- or enter lotteries for their children’s ad- Thankfully we have strong Walter and 9 percent scoring ficient” level in math, but 100 percent of mission, they attract more students who bipartisan support in South Williams advanced. When it the students at the Crown Heights Suc- have engaged parents and students who Carolina for the LWCF with came to black fourth- cess Academy tested proficient. Blacks are higher-achieving and better be- Sen. Graham and Reps. Cly- graders in the state, 19 and Hispanics constitute 90 percent of haved. burn, Sanford, Rice and Wil- percent scored proficient, and 3 percent the students in that Success Academy. Many in the teaching establishment son all being strong support- scored advanced (http://tinyurl.com/ There’s little question that charter who are against parental alternatives ers of the program or cospon- y85a4phm). schools provide superior educational want alternatives for themselves. In sors of reauthorization legisla- Dr. Sowell compared 2016-17 scores on opportunities for black youngsters. In a Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, 25 per- tion. the New York state ELA test. Thirty per- story The New York Times ran about cent of public-school teachers send their With the clock ticking on cent of Brooklyn’s William Floyd Ele- charter schools earlier this month, children to private schools. In Philadel- this Congress’ chance to act, mentary School third-graders scored “With Democratic Wins, Charter phia, 44 percent of teachers do so. In now is the time for these bi- well below proficient in English and Schools Face a Backlash in N.Y. and Cincinnati, it’s 41 percent. In Chicago, 39 partisan legislators to call on language arts, but at a Success Acade- Other States,” John Liu, an incoming percent do, and in Rochester, New York, leadership and get their col- my charter school in the same building, Democratic state senator from Queens, it’s 38 percent. This demonstrates the leagues to act to permanently only one did. At William Floyd, 36 per- said New York City should “get rid of” dishonesty, hypocrisy and arrogance of reauthorize and fully fund the cent were below proficient, with 24 per- large charter school networks. State the elite. Their position is, “One thing LWCF. cent being proficient and none being Sen.-elect Julia Salazar, D-Brooklyn, for thee and another for me.” Thank you for your time and above proficient. By contrast, at Success said, “I’m not interested in privatizing support. Academy, only 17 percent of third-grad- our public schools.” The New York Walter E. Williams is a professor of eco- BEN GREGG ers were below proficient, with 70 per- Times went on to say, “Over 100,000 stu- nomics at George Mason University. Executive director cent being proficient and 11 percent dents in hundreds of the city’s charter SC Wildlife Federation being above proficient. Among Success schools are doing well on state tests, and © 2018 CREATORS.COM A10 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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TODAY’S Greenville havioral Health Building, 14 Divorce Care and Grief Share — SOUTH 47/27 Church St., Manning, (803) Two separate groups that 435-8085. meet Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Florence CAROLINA Bishopville 48/28 C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 48/26 Thursdays, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Bethel Church Road, (803) WEATHER Ronda St., (803) 607-4543. 481-2160. Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 49/27 Al-Anon “Seekers of Serenity” — THURSDAY MEETINGS: 48/27 Myrtle Mondays, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St., Manning Beach (803) 720-1747 TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off IN THE MOUNTAINS Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 49/28 48/30 Today: Chilly with abundant sunshine. 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Cen- Aiken MONDAY MEETINGS: Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph. ter, 1989 Durant Lane, (803) 48/25 Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — 775-3926 or (803) 469-4789. Thursday: Partly sunny. Winds southwest Second Monday, 5:45 p.m., 4-8 mph. North HOPE Center, 904 N. 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The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Embrace in astrology 21-April 19): change and tighten up spending Take good care habits. How you handle money EUGENIA LAST of your matters will make a difference to an finances. Keep important relationship you have with spending to a minimum. Update any someone. Joint ventures must be SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK documents to avoid a lapse of handled carefully to avoid criticism. coverage or payments that could put Using charm trumps using force. you in jeopardy. A contract or SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL NEEDS SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A trip is commitment should be thought favored if it will help you seal a deal. YOUR HELP. The Sumter Animal Control through carefully. Romance is Don’t let emotions come between volunteers are looking for people to highlighted. you and the success you crave. help walk the dogs, foster or help with TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Go over Someone from your past will pry into transport. We desperately need 9 a.m. last-minute changes, or adjust your personal and business affairs. Monday – Friday walkers. Message us something that could cost you at tax Don’t share personal information or if you’re interested. Must be at least 18 time. Steady progress can be made if passwords. years old. you’re diligent about what needs to Don’t have extra time to be a volunteer? be completed on time. Stick to simple, SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get We gladly accept donations from the realistic plans that are within budget. moving. Physical activity and health- related changes will encourage you to community. We’re running low on GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Know avoid excess and indulgence. A newspapers, puppy pads, canned and what and who you’re up against. It’s discussion with someone you love will dry puppy food, paper towels, Clorox important to have the wherewithal to lead to future plans. Romance is deal with sensitive matters wipes and heavy duty slip leashes. highlighted, and a commitment can accordingly. A personal change to the You can also donate from our Amazon be made. way you look or how you do your job Wishlist under Saving Sumter’s Strays at will give you a competitive edge. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ leery of anyone making impulsive CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a wishlist/10Q422KA0MI19. All donations decisions or promises that are unique approach to whatever you do go toward helping Sumter County dogs. unrealistic. Stick to what and who you and you will drum up interest and the Our all-volunteer organization is making know best, and check every detail help you need to get things done. a big difference in the lives of so many personally to avoid an unwanted Show confidence and determination homeless pets. Please help us continue surprise. Keep an open mind and a moving forward. Greater to save animals. opportunities will come your way. close watch over your possessions. Walk away from impulsive people. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Updating your image will give you a TOP: PrissyPrissy is is a asweet happy, girl loving who is girla little in needshy at of the a shelter.for- Bert She isis approximately a handsome, 3energetic years old andand friendlyweighs 39 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Plan to have pounds.ever family Her adorable face always looks sad but she is aboy happy and loving lady. She adores to be petted some fun. Attend networking or boost. Make your position clear when dealing with contracts, investments and enjoys taking walks with volunteers. She is friendly to other dogs. It is sad that she seems to have social events that will give you the been allowed to have many litters of pups. Prissy needs a new home with responsible owners who will chance to share your thoughts. You’ll and legal matters. A change to the spay her and keep her safe. click with someone you meet, but way you eat, drink and exercise will before you make a move, get a little pay off. Romance will enhance your BELOW: This big, handsome boy is Bert. He is approximately 2 years old and weighs 66 pounds. Bert is full background information. Looks can life. of energy and would love for an active family to adopt him. He would love a fenced-in yard where he be deceiving. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful could run and play. He would make a great walking or jogging partner. Bert is a very friendly guy to peo- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Problems of what you say and the promises you ple as well as other dogs. at home will surface if you’ve been make. A sensitive situation will leave If you would like to meet Prissy in kennel 27 or Bert in kennel 31 at Sumter Animal Control, 1240 Winkles too busy or have neglected personal you questioning someone’s point of Road, call the adoption coordinator at (803) 774-3232 or email [email protected]. As with all of responsibilities. Timing is everything, view. Stick to what feels most our adoptable dogs, we require a spay or neuter agreement, and it is strictly enforced. Proof of spay / neu- and balance between home and work comfortable. Travel plans or dealing ter after adoption will be required. We have many other adoptable dogs as well as animals who were will make a difference to the outcome with authority figures should be put found and are waiting for their owners to claim them. Check Sumter Animal Control on Facebook. of a matter that has been festering. on hold. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

CLEMSON FOOTBALL ‘Just like any other game’

MICAH GREN / THE SUMTER ITEM Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) runs with the ball as South Carolina linebacker T.J. Brunson tries to get a hold of him during the Tigers’ 56-35 victory on Saturday in Clem- son. The Tigers will take on Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game this Saturday in Charlotte. No. 2 Clemson settles into familiar ACC title game routine

BY PETE IACOBELLI it before. know exactly the effort need- treating this like any other that year, Virginia Tech in The Associated Press No. 2 Clemson (12-0, CFP ed at drills and meetings this game, just the next game.” 2016 and Miami a year ago. No. 2) is seeking its fourth week to be primed to play for A game in which the Tigers Clemson co-offensive coordi- CLEMSON — Clemson safe- consecutive ACC crown and another ACC title. have feasted on first-time op- nator Tony Elliott often doesn’t ty Denzel Johnson is very fa- the Atlantic Division champ There’s a difference, John- ponents. have to tell players what’s next miliar with the routine lead- has a big edge in experience son said, between well-pre- The Panthers are the fourth as the week progresses. ing up to the Atlantic Coast over first-time Coastal Divi- pared and comfortable. different Coastal team Clem- “They know what to expect Conference championship sion winner Pittsburgh (7-5) “As far as comfort, not at son has faced since its ACC out of each other,” he said. game. Like most of his Tiger on Saturday night. Johnson, a all, we’re never satisfied,” title streak began in 2015. The teammates, he’s been through redshirt junior, said players Johnson said. “We’re just Tigers topped North Carolina SEE TIGERS, PAGE B4

SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL Gamecocks bringing championship goals to extra practice South Carolina BY PETE IACOBELLI quarterback Jake The Associated Press Bentley, center, calls si nals at the COLUMBIA — South Carolina is treating its extra line of scrimmage week of practice like a championship game rehearsal, as wide receiver even if there won’t be any trophy awarded following its Chavis Dawkins, regular-season finale against Akron. left, and running Tight end Kyle Markway said Gamecocks coaches back Mon Denson have stressed to them that the goal for next await the snap dur- year is Atlanta and the Southeastern Con- ing the Gamecocks’ ference title game, a process that begins 56-35 loss to the Ti- now as they prepare to play a makeup gers on Saturday in game due to a Sept. 15 contest with Mar- Clemson. USC clos- shall called off in the face of Hurricane es out its regular Florence. season when it “We’re usually not practicing this week,” MARKWAY plays host to Akron Markway said Tuesday. “Next year, we this Saturday. plan on being in Atlanta.” It’s a message straight from South Carolina head MICAH GREEN / coach Will Muschamp, who thought it a strong sign that THE SUMTER ITEM this year’s team went through two off weeks due to the storm and will practice during what is championship

SEE USC, PAGE B4

COLLEGE BASEBALL Lakewood standouts Frye, Chapman sign with Southern Wesleyan Frye looking forward Chapman takes long to playing with Warriors route to Upstate school BY DENNIS BRUNSON BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected] [email protected]

Trent Frye has been playing Tucker Chapman was playing in baseball since he was young, and a baseball tournament over the one of his goals was to get the summer in Fort Myers, Florida. chance to play at the collegiate Of course, college coaches attend level. these tournaments looking for That opportunity came to him players for their upcoming re- when Southern Wesleyan Univer- cruiting classes. sity in Central asked Frye to play FRYE DENNIS BRUNSON / THE SUMTER ITEM It took a trip to the Sunshine CHAPMAN for it over the summer. He made Lakewood standouts Trent Frye, left, and Tucker Chapman put on State for Chapman, who is a senior the decision to commit to Southern Wesleyan their Southern Wesleyan caps after both signed to play college base- at Lakewood High School, and Mike Gillespie, ball with the Warriors during a signing ceremony at the school on SEE FRYE, PAGE B4 Monday. SEE CHAPMAN, PAGE B4 B2 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

AREA ROUNDUP Top-ranked Lady Eagles open with win, boys fall to North

NORTH — The top-ranked points to lead Chestnut Oaks LEE CENTRAL 30 cons with 11 points. Monteque C.E. MURRAY 11 JUNIOR VARSITY Scott’s Branch High School to a 33-11 victory over Alice Rhames had 11. BASKETBALL varsity girls basketball team Drive on Monday at the CO GREELEYVILLE — Lee LEE CENTRAL 50 opened its season with a gymnasium. Central opened its season SUMTER 44 C.E. MURRAY 12 HARTSVILLE 36 63-52 victory over North on It was the season opener for with a 30-11 victory over C.E. Monday at the SBHS gymna- both teams. Murray on Monday at the GREELEYVILLE — Jaylin Sumter High opened its sium. HILLCREST 43 CEM gymnasium. Jones scored 11 points to lead season with a 44-36 victory The Lady Eagles, who lost R.E. DAVIS 33 Kamonie Charles led the Lee Central to a 50-12 victory over Hartsville on Monday at to East Clarendon in the 1A Lady Stallions with 21 points. over C.E. Murray in its season the SHS gymnasium. lower state finals last season, Teniya Morant scored 27 opener on Monday at the Jaiven Isaac led the Game- are ranked No. 1 among 1A points to lead Hillcrest to a BOYS CEM gymnasium. cocks with 12 points, while schools in the South Carolina 43-33 victory over R.E. Tedric Thompson added nine Devin Boston had six. Basketball Coaches Associa- Davis College Preparatory MIDDLE SCHOOL points and Dontavius Nedd had tion preseason poll. School on Monday at the seven for the Stallions. B TEAM BASKETBALL Mary Wimberly had a dou- Mayewood Middle School BASKETBALL SUMTER 41 ble-double of 12 points and 10 gymnasium. ALICE DRIVE 52 VARSITY BASKETBALL ORANGEBURG-WILKINSON 37 rebounds to lead Scott’s Aniya Hill added eight CHESTNUT OAKS 30 NORTH 66 Branch. Cambria Parker had points for the Lady Wildcats, SCOTT’S BRANCH 63 Joseph Durant scored 13 13 points and three assists, who won the season opener Quantez Jenkins scored 14 points and handed out five Chaniya Monroe had 11 points for both teams. points and Marquis Lane-Ow- NORTH — Savior Seberry assists to lead Sumter High and seven rebounds and BATES 47 ens added 13 as Alice Drive of Scott’s Branch had a dou- to a 41-37 victory over Or- Tonia Lawson had eight FURMAN 3 defeated Chestnut Oaks 52-30 ble-double of 16 points and 10 angeburg-Wilkinson on points and six steals. on Monday at the CO gymna- rebounds, but it wasn’t Monday at the SHS gymna- Bates defeated Furman 47-3 sium in the season opener for enough for the Eagles as they sium. MIDDLE SCHOOL on Monday at FMS gymnasi- both schools. lost to North 66-63 in their Brenden Gathers added um in the season opener for Keon Jett added seven season opener on Monday at seven points and Nykeem BASKETBALL both teams. points for AD, while Jalen the North gymnasium. Isaac had six for the Game- CHESTNUT OAKS 33 Dalasia Brunson and Koryn Bennett had six and Brandon Antayuvis Stukes added 10 cocks in their season opener. ALICE DRIVE 11 Brown each had eight points Oliver five. points and eight rebounds for Rickell Brown scored 23 to lead the Lady Bantams. Quamiar Stovall led the Fal- the Eagles. From staff reports

Orlando at Portland, 10 p.m. SCOREBOARD Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. SPORTS ITEMS

New England 8 3 0 .727 307 249 TV, RADIO Miami 5 6 0 .455 223 283 Buffalo 4 7 0 .364 161 272 NHL STANDINGS TODAY N.Y. Jets 3 8 0 .273 221 281 EASTERN CONFERENCE 12:55 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA Champions South Lawrence ACC Atlantic Division League Match — Monaco vs. Atletico Madrid (TNT). W L T Pct PF PA GP W L OT Pts GF GA 2 p.m. — Women’s International Soccer: U-17 Houston 8 3 0 .727 273 222 Tampa Bay 24 17 6 1 35 92 68 Women’s World Cup Semifinal Match from Indianapolis 6 5 0 .545 325 273 Buffalo 24 16 6 2 34 76 66 Montevideo, Uruguay — New Zealand vs. Spain Tennessee 5 6 0 .455 195 223 Toronto 25 17 8 0 34 88 64 (FOX SPORTS 2). Jacksonville 3 8 0 .273 197 243 Boston 24 13 7 4 30 67 59 Rookie of Year; 3 p.m. — International Soccer: UEFA Champions North Montreal 24 11 8 5 27 76 81 League Match — Inter Milan vs. Tottenham (TNT). W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 24 10 11 3 23 68 80 5 p.m. — Women’s International Soccer: U-17 Pittsburgh 7 3 1 .682 316 249 Florida 22 9 9 4 22 73 81 Women’s World Cup Semifinal Match from Baltimore 6 5 0 .545 271 198 Ottawa 24 9 12 3 21 85 104 Montevideo, Uruguay — Mexico vs. Canada (FOX Cincinnati 5 6 0 .455 276 347 Metropolitan Division SPORTS 2). Cleveland 4 6 1 .409 253 283 Swinney named GP W L OT Pts GF GA 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, West Washington 24 14 7 3 31 84 74 WDXY-AM 1240). W L T Pct PF PA Columbus 24 14 8 2 30 84 78 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Miami (Ohio) at Kansas City 9 2 0 .818 404 294 N.Y. Rangers 25 13 10 2 28 75 76 Xavier (FOX SPORTS 1). L.A. Chargers 8 3 0 .727 307 219 N.Y. Islanders 23 12 9 2 26 72 68 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Eastern Kentucky at Denver 5 6 0 .455 252 252 Carolina 23 11 9 3 25 63 66 Coach of Year Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). Oakland 2 9 0 .182 187 327 Pittsburgh 22 9 8 5 23 74 71 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Richmond at Philadelphia 23 10 11 2 22 69 82 Georgetown (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). NATIONAL CONFERENCE New Jersey 23 9 10 4 22 68 76 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Atlanta at Charlotte (FOX East GREENSBORO, N.C. — Clemson SPORTS SOUTHEAST). W L T Pct PF PA WESTERN CONFERENCE freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: New York at Philadelphia Dallas 6 5 0 .545 234 213 Central Division (NBA TV). has been selected as the 2018 Atlantic Washington 6 5 0 .545 220 229 GP W L OT Pts GF GA 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: St. Louis at Detroit (NBC Philadelphia 5 6 0 .455 230 253 Nashville 24 17 6 1 35 81 58 Coast Conference Rookie of the Year. SPORTS NETWORK). N.Y. Giants 3 8 0 .273 237 288 Minnesota 23 14 7 2 30 75 63 7:15 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten South Colorado 23 13 6 4 30 86 65 Lawrence led the way in balloting Challenge — Syracuse at Ohio State (ESPN2). W L T Pct PF PA Winnipeg 22 13 7 2 28 74 62 7:15 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten among a select panel of 46 media mem- New Orleans 10 1 0 .909 409 256 Dallas 24 12 10 2 26 68 66 Challenge — Rutgers at Miami (ESPNU). Carolina 6 5 0 .545 287 282 Chicago 24 9 10 5 23 65 82 bers and the league’s 14 head coaches. 7:30 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Atlanta 4 7 0 .364 280 307 St. Louis 22 8 11 3 19 67 73 Challenge — Virginia at Maryland (ESPN). Syracuse safety Andre Cisco received Tampa Bay 4 7 0 .364 294 338 Pacific Division 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Cleveland State at North GP W L OT Pts GF GA the nod as the 2018 ACC DePaul (FOX SPORTS 2). W L T Pct PF PA Calgary 24 14 9 1 29 81 69 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Montana at Defensive Rookie of the Chicago 8 3 0 .727 317 211 San Jose 24 12 8 4 28 75 74 Creighton (FOX SPORTS 1). Minnesota 6 4 1 .591 265 246 Vegas 25 12 12 1 25 69 70 Year. 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Monmouth at Green Bay 4 6 1 .409 264 267 Anaheim 25 10 10 5 25 56 74 Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). A five-time ACC Rookie Detroit 4 7 0 .364 238 286 Vancouver 26 11 13 2 24 77 94 9 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Oklahoma at West Edmonton 23 10 11 2 22 64 76 of the Week, Lawrence New Mexico (STADIUM). W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 22 9 11 2 20 53 62 9:15 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten has thrown for 2,488 L.A. Rams 10 1 0 .909 389 282 Los Angeles 23 8 14 1 17 51 74 Challenge -- Purdue at Florida State (ESPN2) Seattle 6 5 0 .545 276 243 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime yards in his freshman 9:15 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Arizona 2 9 0 .182 155 293 loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild Challenge — Georgia Tech at Northwestern LAWRENCE season, and the Carters- San Francisco 2 9 0 .182 239 293 cards per conference advance to playoffs. (ESPNU). ville, Georgia, native’s 22 9:30 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten THURSDAY’S GAMES MONDAY’S GAMES Challenge — North Carolina at Michigan (ESPN). touchdown passes are tied for the ACC Chicago 23, Detroit 16 Washington 4, N.Y. Islanders 1 9:30 p.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dallas 31, Washington 23 N.Y. Rangers 4, Ottawa 2 lead. Lawrence has thrown for at least Australian PGA Championship First Round from New Orleans 31, Atlanta 17 Florida 4, New Jersey 3, OT Queensland, Australia (GOLF). 300 yards on three occasions, and his Toronto 4, Boston 2 9:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh at Colorado SUNDAY’S GAMES Columbus 7, Detroit 5 393 passing yards in the regular-sea- (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). New England 27, N.Y. Jets 13 10 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Orlando at Portland (NBA Baltimore 34, Oakland 17 TUESDAY’S GAMES son finale against South Carolina TV). Seattle 30, Carolina 27 San Jose at Buffalo, 7 p.m. 3:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour were the most by a Clemson quarter- Philadelphia 25, N.Y. Giants 22 Ottawa at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Mauritius Open First Round (GOLF). Tampa Bay 27, San Francisco 9 Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. back in the series’ 116-game history. Cleveland 35, Cincinnati 20 Carolina at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo 24, Jacksonville 21 Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. CLEMSON’S SWINNEY ACC COACH OF YEAR PREP FOOTBALL L.A. Chargers 45, Arizona 10 Vegas at Chicago, 8 p.m. Indianapolis 27, Miami 24 Colorado at Nashville, 8 p.m. GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Clemson’s SCHSL STATE PLAYOFFS Denver 24, Pittsburgh 17 Arizona at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Minnesota 24, Green Bay 17 Dallas at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Dabo Swinney has been selected as Semifinals Open: L.A. Rams, Kansas City Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. the 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Friday MONDAY’S GAMES WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Football Coach of the Year following 5A Houston 34, Tennessee 17 St. Louis at Detroit, 7 p.m. Upper State the Tigers’ unbeaten regular season Anaheim at Florida, 7 p.m. Byrnes at T.L. Hanna THURSDAY, NOV. 29 San Jose at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. and fourth consecutive Atlantic Divi- Lower State New Orleans at Dallas, 8:20 p.m. Dallas at Calgary, 9 p.m. Dutch Fork at Summerville sion title. Pittsburgh at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. 4A Swinney, whose Tigers are 12-0 en- Upper State NBA STANDINGS tering Saturday’s ACC championship Daniel at Greer Lower State EASTERN CONFERENCE TRANSACTIONS game against Pittsburgh, led the way Myrtle Beach at Hartsville Atlantic Division TUESDAY in balloting among a select panel of 46 W L Pct GB BASEBALL 3A Toronto 17 4 .810 — media members and the league’s 14 Upper State American League Philadelphia 14 8 .636 3½ Chester at Union County LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Released RHP Alex Meyer. head coaches. Swinney received 27 Boston 11 10 .524 6 Lower State TAMPA BAY RAYS — Assigned LHP Hoby Milner Brooklyn 8 13 .381 9 votes, followed by Syracuse’s Dino Ba- Wade Hampton at Dillon outright to Durham (IL). Signed C Anthony Bemboom New York 7 14 .333 10 and LHP Ryan Sherriff to minor league contracts. bers with 22. Pat Narduzzi, who guid- 2A Southeast Division TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Designated RHP Mark Leiter Upper State W L Pct GB Jr. for assignment. Claimed RHP Oliver Drake off ed Pitt to its first ACC Coastal Divi- Abbeville at Southside Christian Charlotte 10 10 .500 — waivers from Tampa Bay. sion championship, placed third with Lower State Orlando 10 11 .476 ½ National League Carvers Bay at Barnwell Washington 8 12 .400 2 PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Designated RHP Alex McRae nine votes. 1A Miami 7 12 .368 2½ for assignment. Agreed to terms with OF Lonnie Atlanta 4 16 .200 6 Chisenhall on a one-year contract. NORTH CAROLINA BRINGS BACK MACK Upper State Central Division Lamar at Dixie ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Assigned RHP Derian BROWN AS FOOTBALL COACH W L Pct GB Gonzalez outright to Memphis (PCL). Promoted Lower State Milwaukee 14 6 .700 — Hemingway at Green Sea-Floyds Randy Flores to assistant general manager/director Indiana 12 8 .600 2 of scouting, Ernie Moore to director of team travel Mack Brown is North Carolina’s Detroit 10 7 .588 2½ and Mark Walsh to clubhouse manager. new football coach in a second stint Chicago 5 16 .238 9½ SAN DIEGO PADRES — Assigned SS Allen Cordoba COLLEGE FOOTBALL Cleveland 4 15 .211 9½ outright to El Paso (PCL). with the Tar Heels. FOOTBALL The school officially announced the FCS PLAYOFFS WESTERN CONFERENCE National Football League First Round Southwest Division ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released CB Chris Jones. move in a news release Tuesday morn- Saturday, Nov. 24 W L Pct GB Released DGT Vincent Valentine from the practice ing. Financial and contract terms were Duquesne 31, Towson 10 Memphis 12 7 .632 — squad. Signed CBs Dontae Johnson and Quinten Wofford 19, Elon 7 San Antonio 10 10 .500 2½ Rollins. Signed WR Jalen Tolliver to the practice squad. not immediately available, though the SE Missouri St. 28, Stony Brook 14 Dallas 9 9 .500 2½ BUFFALO BILLS — Released P Colton Schmidt. Signed Montana St. 35, Incarnate Word 14 New Orleans 10 11 .476 3 P Matt Darr. school has scheduled a news confer- James Madison 20, Delaware 6 Houston 9 10 .474 3 CHICAGO BEARS — Signed WR Cyril Grayson to the ence for later Tuesday with Brown, Nicholls St. 49, San Diego 30 Northwest Division practice squad. N. Iowa 16, Lamar 13 W L Pct GB DENVER BRONCOS — Placed TE Jeff Heuerman on athletic director Bubba Cunningham Jacksonville St. 34, ETSU 27 Denver 13 7 .650 — injured reserve. Designagted OT Andreas Knappe and Chancellor Carol Folt. Oklahoma City 12 7 .632 ½ practice squad/reserve injured. Signed TE Second Round Portland 12 8 .600 1 Brown replaces Larry Fedora, who Saturday, Dec. 1 Temarrick Hemingway from the practice squad and Minnesota 10 11 .476 3½ Jacksonville St. (9-3) at Maine (8-3), Noon DL Caushaud Lyons, TE Tim Semisch and OL Dan Utah 9 12 .429 4½ was fired Sunday after seven seasons. James Madison (9-3) at Colgate (9-1), 1 p.m. Skipper to the practice squad. Pacific Division Wofford (9-3) at Kennesaw St. (10-1), 2 p.m. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed OT Gerhard de Beer to W L Pct GB WATSON LEADS TEXANS TO FRANCHISE-RE- Montana St. (8-4) at N. Dakota St. (11-0), 3 p.m. the practice squad. Golden State 15 7 .682 — CORD 8TH STRAIGHT WIN Duquesne (9-3) at S. Dakota St. (8-2), 3 p.m. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Placed S Andrew Sendejo L.A. Clippers 13 6 .684 ½ SE Missouri St. (9-3) at Weber St. (9-2), 4 p.m. on injured reserve. Waived DE Jonathan Wynn L.A. Lakers 11 8 .579 2½ Nicholls St. (9-3) at E. Washington (9-2), 5 p.m. from practice squad/injured. Signed CB Craig Sacramento 10 10 .500 4 HOUSTON — Deshaun Watson N. Iowa (7-5) at UC Davis (9-2), 7 p.m. James. Signed CB Jalen Myrick to the practice Phoenix 4 15 .211 9½ squad. threw for 210 yards and two touch- Quarterfinals SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Placed DB Jimmie Ward on downs and ran for a third as the Hous- Friday, Dec. 7 or Saturday, Dec. 8 MONDAY’S GAMES injured reserve. Claimed CB Godwin Igwebuike off Montana St.-N. Dakota St. winner vs. James Charlotte 110, Milwaukee 107 waivers from Tampa Bay. Signed LB James Onwualu ton Texans set a franchise record with Madison-Colgate winner Minnesota 102, Cleveland 95 from the practice squad and LB Tyrell Adams and their eighth straight win, 34-17 over the Duquesne-S. Dakota St. winner vs. Wofford- Washington 135, Houston 131, OT WR Max McCaffrey to the practice squad. Kennesaw St. winner Boston 124, New Orleans 107 HOCKEY Tennessee Titans on Monday night. San Antonio 108, Chicago 107 Nicholls St.-E. Washington winner vs. N. Iowa-UC National Hockey League Demaryius Thomas scored his first Davis winner Indiana 121, Utah 88 ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled G Hunter Miska from Jacksonville St.-Maine winner vs. SE Missouri St.- Golden State 116, Orlando 110 Tucson (AHL). two touchdowns as a Texan and Weber St. winner TUESDAY’S GAMES SOCCER Lamar Miller ran for 162 yards, in- Semifinals Major League Soccer New York at Detroit, 7 p.m. CHICAGO FIRE — Exercised options on M Brandt cluding a 97-yard TD. Friday, Dec. 14 or Saturday, Dec. 15 Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. TBD Bronico, F Diego Campos, G Stefan Cleveland, D Toronto at Memphis, 8 p.m. Jorge Corrales, M/D Raheem Edwards and D/M In the first game since founder and Championship Indiana at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Nicolas Hasler. owner Robert “Bob” McNair died on Saturday, Jan. 5 L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9 p.m. FC CINCINNATI — Signed M Emmanuel Ledesma. At Toyota Stadium MINNESOTA UNITED — Exercised options on G Bobby Friday, the Texans (8-3) honored him Frisco, Texas WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Shuttlesworth, Ms Collin Martin and Rasmus Schuller by wearing decals on the back of their Semifinal winners, Noon Atlanta at Charlotte, 7 p.m. and Ds Michael Boxall, Carter Manley and Wyatt New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Omsberg. Returned M Maximiano to Fluminense helmets in the shape of a football with Utah at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. (Serie A-Brazil) and F Alexi Gomez to Universitario de white block letters bearing his initials NFL STANDINGS Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Deportes (Torneo Descentralizado-Peru). Cleveland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. MONTREAL IMPACT — Exercised options for D Victor of “RCM.” Dallas at Houston, 8 p.m. Cabrera; Gs Jason Beaulieu, Maxime Crepeau and AMERICAN CONFERENCE San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. East James Pantemis; and Ms Micheal Azira, Ken Krolicki Washington at New Orleans, 8 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA and Jeisson Vargas. From wire reports THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 | B3

USC BASKETBALL CLEMSON BASKETBALL Wofford takes down Nebraska wins 68-66 at Clemson BY PETE IACOBELLI South Carolina 81-61 The Associated Press CLEMSON — Isaac Copeland Jr. wasn’t COLUMBIA (AP) — Wofford supposed to run, and that’s not about to let this resume-builder slip away used South Carolina’s rocky on them, that’s on me.” for Nebraska. starts to each half and 30 points South Carolina was led by The Cornhuskers had watched Clemson from Nathan Hoover to rout the 13 points each from Maik Kot- cut an eight-point lead down to 66-64 in the Gamecocks 81-61 Monday. sar and Felipe Haase. The final seconds and made sure his teammates The Gamecocks (3-3) knew Gamecocks were outrebound- knew it was time toughen up. “We’re win- they had to defend All-Ameri- ed 43-37 and were blistered ning this game. We’re winning this game,” ca candidate Fletcher Magee 16-6 in transition. Copeland, a senior, shouted in the huddle. and did, holding him to eight “Chill out, bro, chill out,” James Palmer points on 3-of-15 shooting. BIG PICTURE told his teammate, according to Nebraska Hoover’s name was also Wofford: The Terriers are coach Tim Miles. starred on the scouting report confident with their entire “Hey guys, it’s OK,” Miles told them. but once his first shot went in, starting five back and know- “We’re all on the same team. We’re all in he didn’t stop shooting. ing if they can win at North the same direction.” Hoover hit nine 3-pointers Carolina, which they did last A winning one for the Cornhuskers, who on his way to 30 points, each a season, they can win any- closed out the Tigers for a 68-66 win to start career-high. Matched up with where. They’re shaping up for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge — and gained a South Carolina freshman star a run at the Southern Confer- critical check mark when the NCAA Tour- A.J. Lawson, Hoover took ad- ence title. nament committee looks to fill the field vantage of his experience. South Carolina: The Game- next March. “It’s great to get this feeling cocks have a young team and Palmer scored 14 of his 20 points in the that we can go on the road and still haven’t fielded a full ros- second half and Copeland added 16 points THE ASSOCIATED PRESS get this win, but the biggest ter due to injuries. Yet their for Nebraska (6-1), which earlier had Nebraska’s Glynn Watson Jr. (5) drives in for a thing it shows is how together offensive picture is murky dropped a game Texas Tech it came in ex- layup against Clemson’s Elijah Thomas during we are as a team,” Hoover said. with Silva and three-year pecting to win. the second half of the Cornhuskers’ 68-66 victo- “It’s just us there, because starter Maik Kotsar continu- “We had been tested before with Texas ry on Monday at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clem- we’re such a great team. This ing to not play to expectation Tech and we gave up early, and that’s why we son. just builds our confidence and their defense, counting on lost by so much,” Copeland said of the 70-52 going forward.” shutting down Wofford by loss last week. “We knew going into this game in Big Ten play. But the Cornhuskers were The Gamecocks trailed 19-6 shutting down Magee, was we had to be strong, stay together.” left out, then got beat in the NIT opening in the first and 44-31 in the roasted by Hoover. That’s just what they did when, ahead by round. A win like this, Copeland said, will second before they found their two, they forced a turnover from Clemson’s help change that. offense, but the Terriers al- INJURIES Marcquise Reed with 9.4 seconds left. Glynn “We’re headed to high places,” he said. ways seemed to have an an- Martin wasn’t kidding in Watson Jr. followed with two foul shots sec- Nebraska took control midway through swer. Magee, held scoreless in the preseason when he said he onds later to seal the win. the second half as Palmer had two straight the first half due to tight de- had more bad luck with inju- “It’s our first real road test of the year, so baskets and Copeland followed with a fense from South Carolina’s ries at South Carolina than passing it was really important,” Miles said. power jam. When Thomas Allen struck Hassani Gravett, scored eight anywhere else he’s been. Nebraska thought it had a strong NCAA with a 3-poiner from the right corner, the points out of the locker room Sophomore guard Justin case after winning 22 games and going 13-5 Cornhuskers were ahead 64-56. to give Wofford (5-2) a double- Minaya, who usually defends digit lead. the opponent’s best player, Like it did in the first half, missed the game with a knee South Carolina (3-3) came injury and is out indefinitely. BOY’S TREE SERVICE back but couldn’t quite get PO LLC ahead. 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803-774-7621 | phuscorthocenter.org B4 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 Oklahoma jumps USC FROM PAGE B1 The consistency in routine is week for some programs. something Clemson coach Dabo “It’s interesting how things work Swinney has built into his program ahead of Ohio sometimes,” Muschamp said since he got the fulltime job after the The Gamecocks (6-5) have work to 2008 season. Players can’t perform at do before they’re practicing for a their best each game if they think State in pivotal championship, but for now their focus some games are bigger than others, is on the Zips (4-7). Akron agreed to Swinney believes. So he’s kept the fill in for the Thundering Herd earlier focus on the Tigers and not on oppo- playoff rankings this month. nent, the start time or how high the The benefits of more practice time stakes might be. (AP) — Oklahoma was No. 5 in are enormous and wide ranging, quar- All of that, though, is magnified MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM the pivotal second-to-last College terback Jake Bentley said. for Clemson in this one. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney yells Football Playoff rankings, ahead The offense can continue building A victory over Pitt would make instruction during the Tigers’ 56-35 vic- of Ohio State heading into cham- on its strong play the past few weeks Clemson the ACC’s first ever with tory over South Carolina last weekend. pionship weekend when the final as South Carolina has averaged bet- four consecutive championship Clemson takes on Pitt this week in the four will be set. ter than 40 points and 519 yards a game victories. It would also propel ACC Championship game in Charlotte. The top three teams in the selec- game the past month. The Game- them back into the College Football tion committee’s rankings, re- cocks younger players get more time Playoff for a fourth straight year ences. leased Tuesday, held steady for a to develop with an eye to 2019. South and give them a chance at their sec- “Clemson has obviously been fourth straight week. Alabama, Carolina can guarantee a second ond national title since 2016. there before. This will be nothing Clemson and Notre Dame — all straight winning record and enhance “I think experience is definitely new to them,” Narduzzi said. “I unbeaten — are Nos. 1, 2 and 3. its bowl prospects. And the players, the best teacher than you can have think it’s going to be important for Georgia moved into the fourth Bentley said, won’t have to sit for sure,” Swinney said. “We have a our football team to obviously stay spot that was previously occupied around and stew about another loss very veteran team. We got a lot of focused and locked into why we’re by Michigan, heading into its SEC to rival Clemson, this one 56-35 at great leaders. We got a lot of guys, a there, what our job is.” championship game against Ala- Death Valley this past Saturday bunch of guys on this team that A big part of that job is slowing bama. It’s a given the SEC winner night. have won three conference champi- down Clemson’s surging offense. makes the playoff. “That’s one thing I was thinking onships. That certainly doesn’t The Tigers gained 744 yards in a Notre Dame is already in the about, not having to wait a few weeks hurt.” 56-35 win over South Carolina this clubhouse at 12-0 and Clemson until we get bowl game (practice) Elliott thinks players appreciate past Saturday, the seventh straight faces Pittsburgh in the Atlantic started,” Bentley said. “But I hope knowing how the week’s prepara- game where they’ve won by 20 or Coast Conference championship guys are able to transfer their mind tion is going to unfold. He’s also con- more points. The ACC honored left game. That leaves one spot very (from Clemson) to this is the most im- fident that if adversity arises during tackle Mitch Hyatt with the Jacobs much in play. portant thing right now.” the title game, Clemson’s veterans Blocking Trophy given to the top of- Ohio State faces Northwestern Not everyone has gotten past the de- can call on how the team has han- fensive lineman. Three Tigers were in the Big Ten championship in In- feat yet. dled it in past games. honored in the league’s weekly dianapolis and Oklahoma re- While left guard Zack Bailey liked “I think the guys have confidence awards, receiver Tee Higgins, center matches Texas in the Big 12 title the spirit and effort at practice, he in the routine,” Elliott said. “Obvi- Justin Falcinelli and rookie quarter- game in Arlington, Texas. wasn’t sure the Gamecocks were en- ously, they’ve got to go out and exe- back Trevor Lawrence. thusiastic about what happened de- Rankings Record cute four quarters and play at a high Clemson running back Adam 1. Alabama 12-0 spite playing the rival Tigers closer level. But I think they understand Choice is a fifth-year player who was 2. Clemson 12-0 than some expected. 3. Notre Dame 12-0 what our week’s going to look like.” part of the team in 2014 before its 4. Georgia 11-1 “We still lost,” he said. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi may be run of ACC championship success. 5. Oklahoma 11-1 The game will also mark the final 6. Ohio St. 11-1 one of the few in his program to He’ll spend part of this week re- 7. Michigan 10-2 time at Williams-Brice Stadium for have been through a conference minding younger teammates not to 8. UCF 11-0 the program’s seniors, who were offi- 9. Florida 9-3 championship game experience. He take playing for an ACC crown for 10. LSU 9-3 cially honored as planned before a was Michigan State’s defensive coor- granted. 49-9 win over Chattanooga on Nov. 17. The playoff semifinals match the No. 1 seed vs. dinator when the Spartans played “We know what it’s like not to be the No. 4 seed, and No. 2 will face No. 3. The Bentley, a junior, said it was a major and won the Big Ten title in 2011 and in the ACC championship game,” he semifinals will be hosted at the Cotton Bowl and goal this week to make sure the team Orange Bowl on Dec. 29. The championship 2013. He accepts the Panthers can’t said. “It’s definitely not something game will be played on Jan. 7, 2019 at Santa closes out their careers in the right match Clemson’s past ACC experi- to be taken lightly.” Clara, California. way.

the outfield for the Warriors, ond in Region VI-4A. He was 26- CHAPMAN who play in Conference Caroli- for-75 and had 10 extra-base FROM PAGE B1 nas. Southern Wesleyan went hits – five doubles, three triples KeepingChase Sumter Smoak, Extension Consumer Beautiful Horticulturist 17-32 overall last year and 3-21 and two home runs. The Christmas Plant the head coach at Southern Wes- in conference play. Chapman also stole 11 bases local state park in Wedgefield, SC leyan University in Central, to Lakewood head coach Bill without getting caught. Some of my fondest memories was named in his honor – Poinsett come across each other. Now DeLavan believes SWU will be Chapman is excited to be get- as a child were those spent with my State Park. they’ll be getting the opportunity getting a very good player in ting the chance to play at the grandparents during the Christmas The cultivation of poinsettias to know each other quite well. Chapman. collegiate level. holidays. Christmas eve was always was well documented by the spent at my maternal Chapman signed with the “Tucker is one of the top ath- “This feels really good,” he Aztecs who used the plant for dyes, grandmother’s house and NCAA Division II school located letes that I’ve coached,” DeLavan said. “I’ve been working toward medicinal purposes and religious Christmas evening at my paternal ceremonies (contrary to popular just outside of Clemson on said. “He’s right up there with this for a while. It’s a pretty grandmother’s house. Regardless Monday along with Gator team- (Thomas Sumter Academy’s) good feeling, to say the least.” belief, poinsettia is actually not of which house I was in, one thing poisonous to humans or animals). mate Trent Frye in a ceremony Michael Hoge and Maleeke (Gib- Someone who has been with always remained the same, at the LHS fine arts center. son). Tucker can run, but I think Chapman for most of that jour- poinsettias were everywhere. The Wild poinsettia grows in ravines “I was playing in that tourna- he’s got a little bit more power in ney is Frye. plant’s red bracts (modified leaves) and on slopes from southern ment and (Gillespie) was there his bat. I think of him more as a “We’ve been playing together and yellow flowers (cyathia) have Sinaloa down the entire Pacific and saw me play,” Chapman gap-to-gap hitter than one who since we were eight years old,” become a hallmark of the coast of Mexico to Chiapas and said. “He started talking to me slaps and runs.” Chapman said. “I’m excited Christmas season, making it one of Guatemala. Much of these native and we set up a visit. When I vis- Chapman batted .346 as a ju- that we’re going to get the op- the highest selling plants in the habitats fall within drug cartel ited, I fell in love with the place.” nior when the Gators went 15-9 portunity to continue to play United States. However, we territories, which makes observing Chapman will be playing in on the season and finished sec- together.” wouldn’t have this beautiful plant plants in the wild difficult and for the holidays if not for a man quite dangerous. Plants easily from South Carolina. surpass ten feet in height in the Born in Charleston, SC (March tropical climates and form what is son, was the only school to ex- American Legion team. 2, 1779), Joel Poinsett was an literally a small tree. Their bracts FRYE FROM PAGE B1 tend an offer to Frye. “Trent is certainly a middle- American politician and amateur differ greatly from those of modern “I had some other schools of-the-order guy,”said Lake- botanist. The vast majority of his cultivars as they are much longer, on Sept. 25, but it wasn’t the joy- that I was talking to, but noth- wood head coach Bill DeLavan. political career was spent working narrower, and less compact. ous occasion one might expect. ing really seemed to be right,” “He can really drive the ball. in Latin American countries which I recently interviewed Clemson That’s because he made that Frye said. He’s made big jumps in that eventually led to his appointment professor and poinsettia expert, Dr. as Minister to Mexico (1825 – decision on the day his father, That wasn’t the case with because of the way he has ded- Jim Faust in a segment for Frankie Frye, passed away SWU. Frye said Warriors head icated himself to the strength 1829). In 1828, Poinsett came across a plant with vibrant red SCETV’s Making It Grow. The after a battle with cancer. coach Mike Gillespie watched program. segment is set to air on December “I was able to tell him that I him play and asked him to Trent has worked to get leaves growing alongside a road in Taxco, Mexico. Impressed by the 18th, 2018 and will offer more was committed to Southern visit the campus. When he did, stronger. It’s been fun seeing insight on the poinsettia’s rich Wesleyan,” said Trent, who Frye knew he had found the his game evolve.” specimen, he collected cuttings from the plant and sent them back history. signed with the Warriors along place for him. As a junior, Frye batted .369 to South Carolina for cultivation. with Lakewood High School “I liked everything about it,” for the Gators, who went 15-9 Eventually, the plants were named teammate Tucker Chapman on Frye said. “The fact that Tuck- and finished second in Region after Poinsett and went on to Clemson University Cooperative Extension Monday at the school’s fine er si going to the same place VI-4A. He was 24-for-65 with become the popular plant we know Service offers its programs to people of all ages, arts center. “I committed when didn’t hurt either.” five doubles, two home runs regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national today. Joel Poinsett died near what origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual he was hospitalized, on the Frye and Chapman have and 14 runs batted in. 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MARIAN S. FOSTER for his faith in God and his Bengston; one brother, Church, 4574 Old River Road, friends at his residence, 68 Marian Grace Schaefer Fos- abundant love for his family. Claude Bailey; and a host of Pinewood, where the pastor, Fraternal Drive, Greeleyville. ter, age 87, beloved wife of the Bob is survived by his wife nieces, nephews and cousins, the Rev. Powell Hampton, will These services have been late retired Lt. Col. Thompson of 65 years; two daughters, as well as many dear friends. bring words of hope. The ser- entrusted to Samuels Funeral Reed Foster Sr., died on Patricia Trzcinski (Franklin) John was preceded in death vice of committal will follow Home LLC of Manning. Wednesday, Nov. of Sumter and Lisa Lyons by his parents; two brothers, in the family plot located at 21, 2018, at Cove- (James) of Vancouver, Wash- Edward Bailey and Earl Bai- St. Phillip RMUE Cemetery. NANCY M. HATHAWAY nant Place. ington; one sister, Joan Mc- ley; and one sister, Juanita The family is receiving rel- Nancy Maines Hathaway, Born in Donald; four sisters-in-law, Wallace. atives and friends at his resi- 62, wife of Joseph M. Hatha- Waukesha, Wis- Roberta Rose, Shirley Ginther, A memorial service will be dence, 2307 Lillie Martin way Sr., died on Tuesday, Nov. consin, she was a Esther Runkle and Patty held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Road, Summerton. 27, 2018, at her home. daughter of the Rose; one brother-in-law, Wil- the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Fleming & DeLaine Funeral Born in Clearfield, Pennsyl- FOSTER late Ernest A. liam Rose Sr.; five grandchil- Funeral Home with the Rev. Home and Chapel of Manning vania, she was a daughter of and Grace Sayles dren, Kristin O’Brien (Chris- Neal Sweet officiating. is in charge of these services. Robert Maines and the late Schaefer. Mrs. Foster worked topher), Jennifer Given (Sam- The family will receive Online condolences for the Mabel McCartney Maines. for many years in the cafete- uel), Laura Girard (Jake), friends following the service. family may be sent to www. Surviving are her husband ria at Alice Drive Elementary Forrest Glembo and Hope Elmore-Cannon-Stephens flemingdelaine.com or of Sumter; a daughter, Kim- School and was affectionately Glembo; three great-grand- Funeral Home and Crematori- [email protected]. berly Schaffer (Jeff) of Sum- known as “The Lunch Lady.” daughters, Macie and Sophie um of Sumter is in charge of ter; two sons, Dr. Joseph Hath- She was very devoted to her O’Brien and Liza Ann Girard; the arrangements. JAMES GAMBLE JR. away Jr. (Tina) of Savannah, family and was a caregiver to one great-grandson, Henry James Gamble Jr., 74, Georgia, and Peter Hathaway many. She enjoyed entertain- O’Brien; his beloved four- ELIJAH GETER passed away on Saturday, (Julie) of Columbus, Ohio; 17 ing and was a very talented legged buddy, Charlie; and nu- Elijah Geter, 81, husband of Nov. 17, 2018. grandchildren; and a daugh- decorator. Mrs. Foster was a merous nieces and nephews. Mary B. Geter, departed this He was a son of the late ter-in-law, Mary Hathaway. great cook and often cooked In addition to his parents, life on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at James and Faro Gamble. She was predeceased by a for the folks in the prison he was preceded in death by Sumter Health & Rehab Center. Funeral services will be son, John Hathaway. ministry. She was a long time one brother, James Letcher. He was born on Feb. 2, 1937, held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Memorial services will be member of the Church of the The family wishes to ex- in Sumter, a son of the late JP Holley Funeral Home Cha- held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Holy Comforter, where she press deep appreciation to Dr. Matthew and Helen M. Geter. pel. Interment will follow at St. Jude Catholic Church. sang in the choir. Mrs. Foster Christopher Mahr, Dr. Mi- The family will receive Florence National Cemetery. Burial will be at Calvary also enjoyed her time as a chael Naylor, Lauren Scott, friends at the home, 570 Na- Public visitation will be held Cemetery in Clearfield. singer and served as secretary FNP and Laurin Lee, FNP for tional St., Sumter, SC 29150. from noon to 6 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to for the Sumter Civic Chorale. their care and support. The Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Professional and courteous the National Marfan Founda- Surviving are one daughter, family would also like to Main St., Sumter, is in charge services have been entrusted tion. Allison Foster Hager and her thank the therapy and nurs- of arrangements. to JP Holley Funeral Home, Online condolences may be husband, Loren, of Columbia; ing staff at National Health Bishopville Chapel. sent to www.sumterfunerals. one son, Thompson Reed Fos- Care and Covenant Place for THOMAS JUNIOUS JR. com ter Jr. of Sumter; four grand- their extraordinary love and COLUMBIA — On Satur- JOHN JOE JR. Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- children, Tiffany Foster, care for this past year. day, Nov. 24, 2018, Thomas Ju- GREELEYVILLE — John neral Home & Crematory, 221 Naomi Hager, Jacob Hager A memorial mass will be nious Jr. departed this life at Joe Jr., 65, husband of Marqu- Broad St., Sumter, is in charge and Roxanne Munn; two held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Dorn VA Medical Center erite Singleton Joe, died on of the arrangements, (803) brothers, Rock Schaefer and St. Anne Catholic Church in Columbia. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Car- 775-9386. Lamont Schaefer and his wife, with the Rev. Rufino Madride- Born on Feb. 22, 1947, in olinas Hospital System, Flor- Luann, all of Waukesha; two jos Jr. officiating. Summerton, he was a son of ence. sisters, Jeannie Nowak and The family will receive the late Elijah and Minnie Ida He was born on Sept. 13, her husband, Lonnie, of Long friends and family following Gipson Junious. 1953, in Greeleyville, a son of Lake, Wisconsin, and Shirley the mass on Saturday at the Service of remembrance the late John B. and Celia Schultz of Pembine, Wiscon- home of his daughter, 310 will take place at noon on Mae Dotts Joe. sin; one brother-in-law, Bill Mallard Drive. Thursday at St. Phillip RMUE The family is receiving Holland of Waukesha; and In lieu of flowers, memori- one sister-in-law, Sue Schaefer als may be made to St. Jude of Waukesha. Children’s Hospital. In addition to her parents Online condolences may be and husband, she was preced- sent to www.sumterfunerals.com As Seen In ed in death by one brother, Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Ernst Schaefer; and two sis- neral Home & Crematory, 221 House of Cards’ ters, Judy Holland and Joyce Broad St., Sumter, is in charge Rizzo. of the arrangements, (803) White House Dining Room A memorial service will be 775-9386. held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Church of the Holy Comforter Broadstone Manor with the Rev. Charles F. Wal- ton and the Rev. Marcus A. Antiques & Interiors Kaiser officiating. 204 & 208 BROAD STREET The family will receive SUMTER, SC 29150 friends immediately following THURSDAY - SATURDAY 10:00-5:00 the service on Friday at the MATTIE MARTIN JAMES Church of the Holy Comforter. 803.968.3086 Memorials may be made to Funeral services for Mattie www.broadstonemanor.com the Church of the Holy Com- Martin James, of Georgia, forter, 213 N. Main St., Sum- who passed on Friday, Nov. 23, ter, SC 29150. 2018, will be held at noon on Palmetto Plaza You may go to www.bullock- Saturday at Antioch AME funeralhome.com and sign the Church, Camp Mac Boykin FREEDOM FURNITURE Freedom family’s guest book. Road, Pinewood. Furniture Miller Rd. The family has chosen Bull- The family will receive 493 N. GUIGNARD • SUMTER, SC • 499-2002 Hardees ock Funeral Home for the ar- friends from 3 to 9 p.m. today 539 A S. MILL ST. • MANNING,SC • 433-2300 Guignard rangements. through Friday at 9285 Camp Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • Sunday Closed Mac Boykin Road, Pinewood. Funeral services entrusted to JP Holley Funeral Home, Garners Ferry Road Chapel. JOHN BURNS BAILEY ROBERT C. LETCHER John Burns Bailey, 82, for- NO CREDIT merly of Green Mountain, CHECK Robert “Bob” C. 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John Doe; and any unknown minors PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Help Wanted or persons under a disability being a order appointing Warren R. Code of Laws of South Carolina. Full-Time class designated as Richard Roe; Herndon, Jr., whose address is 218 E. (1976, as amended) reference to said Stephen C. Smotts; Sharon Burr; and Main Street, Suite 2, Lexington, SC plat is hereby made to the metes, Patriot Village I Homeowners 29072, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for bounds, courses and/or distances of HVAC Service Tech position & Refurbished batteries as low as Association, Inc., all persons whomsoever herein the property delineated thereon. install person avail. F/T w/ benefits. $45. Golf cart batteries $65. DEFENDANT(S). collectively designated as Richard Apply in person Gene's Heating & Auto Electric Co. Roe, defendants herein whose This property is known as 40 names and addresses are unknown, Air, LLC, 4035 Raccoon Rd. 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BY CATHERINE BLUMBERG Special to The Sumter Item A premiere event in the Sumter community is set to take place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The annual Holiday House Tour and Tea — this year named “A Merry Sumter Christmas” — will give visitors the opportunity to tour lovely Sumter homes and enjoy displays of beautiful Christmas décor. In addition to home tours, tickets include a splendid tea from 3 to 5 p.m. at Alice Boyle Garden Center, 842 W. Liberty St. The Garden Center will be beautifully decorated, and tasty treats will be served. While the Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter presents this function, businesses and others in Sumter support it through sponsorship. The council especially thanks its Gold sponsor, Palmetto Gas Appliance Su- perstore, and Silver sponsor, Carolina Security & Fire, for their contribu- tions. 2301 CLEMATIS TRAIL Advance tickets are available at the Swan Lake Visitors Center, 822 W. Liberty St. On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at tour homes or, starting at 11 a.m., from Alice Boyle Garden Center. The following homes are on the tour:

EMILY AND DALY WARD 2301 CLEMATIS TRAIL Emily and Daly Ward have lived in their Clematis Trail home for more than 20 years and have been faithful to their desire to make it comfortable for their large family, while allowing them to entertain friends, family and children’s friends in a casual atmosphere. The home has gone through three renovations, with the last and most extensive after the 1,000-year flood in October three years ago. The result is a mixture of a 1970’s ram- bling ranch with a touch of con- temporary flair perfectly blended with treasured

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DEAR ABBY — I app, but she quickly noticed revoke the location permission have been and confronted him. Abby, I’ve on the app on his phone or de- married to never seen her so angry! My lete it altogether. my husband husband caved and reinstalled What his mother is doing is for five years. it. Since then, he says it doesn’t sick. She is using the tracker as We live in the really bother him that she a substitute for the umbilical same town as tracks him. cord that should have been sev- my in-laws, Part of me feels that if he ered when her son was born. and for the wants to let his mother track It’s a huge invasion of your and Dear Abby most part, we him, that’s his business. But your husband’s privacy. ABIGAIL get along another part of me feels this is He is so used to caving in to VAN BUREN great. Howev- an invasion of my privacy as his mother that he doesn’t have er, my moth- well, since we’re together the strength to assert himself. I er-in-law does much of the time. It also wor- do not think you should take something ries me that he’s so quick to your mother-in-law on by your- that makes me uneasy. She cave to her demands, and that self. Enlist the help of a li- uses an app to track my hus- he isn’t bothered by such an ob- censed marriage and family band. She pressured him into vious invasion of privacy. therapist for suggestions about installing it right before our Am I wrong to be upset how to create some separation, wedding and has tracked him about this? What can I do to get because that process may be ever since. my mother-in-law to give us somewhat complicated. She’ll often text or call him some privacy? Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, to ask why he’s going to the Uneasy in Kansas also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was store, or what he was doing founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Gary Cee 11/28/18 when he was late to work, etc. DEAR UNEASY — You’re not Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com ACROSS 49 “The 9 Pizza chain 36 Soil-clearing or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. 1 Mary Oliver, Shawshank in many food tools Once he tried to remove the wrong. Your husband should e.g. Redemption” courts 38 Mark for 5 Tweak extras 10 Bar bill omission 11 Obliterate in a 51 Court long 11 Madagascar!, 39 Related flash shot in the Bronx 40 Well-mannered 14 Prefix with 54 __ hog 12 In the know man jumble sudoku PREVIOUS SOLUTION sphere 55 Org. whose 13 Pan in 43 Made up 15 Self-moving returns were Neverland things vacuum never sales 18 Inst. with the 45 Reveal THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME hoW to play: 16 “I __ you one” 56 Get to fight song everything By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Each row, column and 17 High-tech 60 Trellis climber “On, Brave Old 47 Individually classroom 61 Astute Army Team” 48 Draw a blank set of 3-by-3 boxes 19 Starchy attorney 22 Frost 50 Nothing but must contain the grain 64 Golf peg, or 24 Jay-Z’s “D.O.A. 51 Done to death 20 Bygone where it’s (Death of 52 Float in the air numbers 1 through 9 Persian used __-Tune)” 53 Actor Oscar __ without repetition. rulers 65 Long cold spell 25 H.S. subject of “Star Wars: 21 Long-jawed 66 Image in a that covers all The Last Jedi” fish botanical the angles? 57 Pulitzer- 22 Present print 26 Jewish winning 23 Fighter at the 67 Make a typo, ritual author James Olympics say 27 Jaguar’s 58 Close-knit 27 Man-horse 68 Litter box weapon group hybrid visitor 28 Individually 59 Test by lifting 30 Synagogue 69 Pre-Easter 29 “Fat chance!” 61 Backtalk reading season 33 “The 62 Alternative to 31 Country Simpsons” JFK or EWR between DOWN disco devotee 63 Perfecta or Vietnam and 1 D.C. influence 35 Locale trifecta Thailand gps. 32 Quaint 2 “However,” in Previous Puzzle Solved contraction tweets 34 Type of coffee 3 “Handsome, or whiskey clever, and 37 Congressional rich” Jane statute Austen 38 Military IDs ... character or what 17-, 4 Headwear 23-, 51- and with tails 61-Across have 5 Works on walls 41 Life highlights, 6 Stag’s mate briefly 7 Longtime 42 Moby-Dick, e.g. Univision 44 Hula strings news anchor 45 Pungent Ramos quality 8 Two dots 46 Rice dish above a vowel THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 | C3 WEDNESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 28 SP FT 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM LOCAL CHANNELS WIS News 10 at Entertainment 86th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center: The 86th annual tree-lighting cere- A Legendary Christmas With John WIS News 10 at (:34) The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy WIS * 3 10 7 (N) Tonight (N) mony. (Live) and Chrissy: The celebrity couple hosts 11 (N) Fallon (N) a party. News 19 at 7pm (N) Inside Edition (N) Survivor “Tribal Lines Are Blurred” (N) Magnum P.I. “Death Is Only Temporary” News 19 at 11pm (:35) The Late Show With Stephen WLTX 3 9 9 An aging tycoon asks Magnum for help. (N) Colbert

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TOUR FROM PAGE C1 family antiques. With design assistance lazy Susan table rescued decades ago from Sumter architect Bucky Monroe and from a High Point, North Carolina, updated lighting from Sumter Lighting barn by Daly’s mother — perfect for an and Home, the home was transformed into on-the-go family. When relaxing time an open concept. The entry foyer changed comes, they can enjoy a view of the from merely functional, with a large walk- pool area from the kitchen, a sun room in closet, to fabulous. And, from a grand addition and screened-in porch. entrance, what was once a typical four- Holiday House Tour visitors will walled, multi-door family room has be- exit through the outdoor living area come a grand gathering room with wide- where the family enjoys the large pool plank acacia hardwood flooring, columns and playground. There you will see a and an open transition to the outdoors. former child’s playhouse that the home- While home styles today are all about owner and his granddaughter convert- being “open,” the Wards also liked many ed to an artist’s studio, complete with features reminiscent of the ‘70s. Their for- new light-friendly doors and an artsy, mer traditional living room is now a par- painted floor. lor/game room/overflow dining room. A Christmas decorations will include new ceiling beam allowed the great room three traditionally decorated trees— to enlarge and provide a space for newly two inside and a very large tree on the installed French pocket doors. Typically, porch. Expect to see an elegant dining the doors are open, providing an easy flow room, featuring fresh holly greens that into the formal dining room, great room complement a beautifully set table, and kitchen. The Wards enjoy entertain- under the watchful eyes of ancestors’ ing and have found the new floor plan con- portraits. Other décor will include a ducive to allowing guests to move around variety of nativity scenes, Christmas freely. adornments from travels around the While the kitchen has elegant bronze- world and from the homeowners’ child- colored granite countertops and an im- hoods and their children’s childhoods, pressive glass backsplash, it is a comfort- including an elf collection and a mantel CATHERINE BLUMBERG/SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM able and inviting room with an antique full of stockings.

LYNN AND KEITH CHARPENTIER 5 MILL RUN The walkways fronting and leading into the Charpentier home are wrapped with art — wrought iron fence railings with extensive scroll designs, an ornate wall-mounted mailbox, stone pineapples and statuesque lions (William and Winston) at the front steps. The impressive ironworks evoke vivid images of Charleston’s lovely gates and the city’s welcoming stone pineapples; if one glances upward, the second-floor porch balustrades, also made of iron, remind you of a New Orleans home. The large front porch will be lavishly adorned with holiday greenery and trim- mings— setting the stage for the magnificent home décor. Lynn and Keith’s attractive home looks brand new, but it is 15 years old. As with all homes, there is wear and tear. Where the hardwood floor became worn at the front-door entrance, rather than refin- ish or replace hardwood, Lynn chose to install an inlaid tile rug, tastefully accentuat- ing the home’s décor. It’s a must see! From the foyer, visitors will see decorations and Christmas trees throughout the first floor which includes the living room, family room, dining room and master bedroom. The second floor is home to three bedrooms and a cozy den with a most unusual ceiling fan. Similar to many Lowcountry dwellings, water is intrinsic to this home’s design, as it is located on the banks of Second Mill Pond, and a view of the pond can be seen from most rooms in the home. In addition to the beauty of the natural habitat, there are other water features: a pool with an exquisite pool house and a fountain in the front of the pool house. On cold-weather days, the outdoors can still be enjoyed poolside because there is an outdoor fireplace and a kitchen for making hot chocolate. This is certainly a home that is full of inspiration, ideas and holiday style. Come and enjoy! CATHERINE BLUMBERG/SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM

1912 BED AND BREAKFAST the guestrooms — complete with lovely TRACY AND THOMAS MCLAUGHLIN antiques and period bathrooms. Two of 24 WARREN ST. three second-floor bathrooms have origi- Tracy and Thomas purchased their nal tile and fixtures. Even though a third stately home in 2017 and quickly moved to bath has been remodeled and includes Sumter to open their bed and breakfast. heated floors and towel bars, it melds per- When the couple saw the house, known in fectly with the style of the home. Sumter as the Barnett House, they knew Adjacent to the parlor is a second gath- this structure built in 1912 was exactly the ering room, the living room, and in this home they had been searching for. space will be more of the owners’ Christ- They wasted no time making an offer mas collections. Thomas said he loves to and buying it. Their eagerness has paid decorate for the holidays. “I’d love to do off. In the past year, their business has it 365 days a year, if I could,” he said. So, often been filled to capacity, sometimes expect to see the living room resplendent with guests from across the globe. Now with ornamentation. they are ready to show you, too, how their Visitors will enter the dining room home beckons visitors during the Christ- from the living room. In here, the mold- mas season. ings have been painted white, and the Be on the lookout for a welcome from walls are elegantly contrasted in dark the homeowners who will be dressed in blue. The colors blend masterfully with attire that reminds us of days gone by. the home’s 1912 backdrop but also have Greetings will also come from the “Nut- the appearance of Craftsman-style crackers” throughout the home, part of homes, lending a touch of one of today’s Thomas’ large “Nutcracker” collection. hottest decorating trends. From the foyer, the primary entrance While this home has some age on it (106 into the home’s interior is the parlor, a years), it has every convenience. That in- formal reception room, with intricate cludes music throughout the house. The molding, original chandelier and hard- sights and sounds at the 1912 Bed and wood flooring encompassed with inlays. Breakfast will surely put you in the mood The Christmas tree will flank the stairs to for “A Merry Sumter Christmas.” TERRY NEWMAN/SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM

KIMBERLY AND CAL LAND 617 HENDERSON ST. Color! Color! Color! That’s what will strike you upon entering the amazing home of Kim- berly and Cal Land. Kimberly says her home is a “work in progress” as she and Cal have lived at 617 Henderson St. for just slightly over a year. Even so, the main living floor of the three-story home, reveling in Chinoiserie (Chinese-inspired) personality, looks like it should be gracing the covers of the best home decorating magazines. If you think of Chinese décor as paper lanterns and fans, red and black lacquer and match-stick pagodas — think again. Chinoiserie (a French term) originated in 17th- to 18th- century Europe. It is the European interpretation and imitation of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions: elegant textiles and accessories, bold patterns, lattice-work design and classic blue-and-white porcelain ginger jars. This home has all of these things. Throughout the house, there are beautiful ginger jars, dining chairs with fret backs and beautifully lacquered furniture. The colors in the home are primarily coral, turquoise and jade green, and because of the vibrant hues throughout the house, Kimberly feels that there is a touch of Palm Beach as well — rooms are light, bright, energetic, casual and comfortable. While Cal is an attorney, he also enjoys the construction component of remodeling and contributed to many aspects of the project. Kimberly, a licensed attorney, also has a degree in Fine Arts with a focus on Graphic Design — her paintings are perfectly placed throughout. Perhaps that’s the reason their home has so many lovely touches. Expect to feel as though you are in a home on the precipice of Christmas Day. There will be lots of Christmas décor, but it won’t be in characteristic green and red tones. Their deco- ration choices are eclectic and whimsical. There will be a collection of Clothtique Santas, Arthur Court Rabbit ornaments and even a few flamingos on the Christmas tree. Even though their Christmas adornments are splendid, you will know this family focuses on more than decorations. From the entrance hallway the first thing guests will see is an Advent calendar — a calendar Christians use to mark the four Sundays before the birth of Jesus. Likewise, numerous nativity scenes are placed throughout, and a player piano will be heralding the season with well-known hymns and secular music. Expect the spirit of Christ- CATHERINE BLUMBERG/SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM mas in full abundance. Come soak it up!