WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 $1.00 Survey shows what 2 arrested in residents want for the future in Sumter Sumter 2040 comprehensive plan finishes Clarendon plot 1st step in community engagement process BY KAYLA ROBINS aries had a chance to voice [email protected] their opinions. Their voices came from the “Our neighbors who re- historic homes of the city, sponded to the survey were from the farms of the county frank and honest about their to kill victim and everywhere in between. community perceptions,” More than 1,200 Sumterites Planning Director George Mc- Team finds suspect’s instructions on how to kill participated in the Sumter Gregor said. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Overall, 1,207 responses BY SHARRON HALEY ing money to secure a firearm and for an indi- community survey to tell were received through a Special to The Sumter Item vidual to conduct surveillance on the victim. planning officials what they 14-question survey that in- The suspect provided instructions on how to do and don’t want their com- cluded multiple choice and MANNING — Two individuals are behind complete the crime and promised the individu- munity to look like in 20 2,974 open-ended comments bars in Clarendon County after agents with the al a monetary reward once the victim was years. that were both complimenta- city/county narcotics team uncovered a mur- killed. In the published Communi- ry and critical of the Sumter der-for-hire scheme where the suspect provided Manning Police Chief Keith Grice said the ty Survey Report, Sumter community. instructions for how to commit the crime. arrests resulted from investigations by the nar- City-County Planning Depart- “According to the online The city/county narcotics team, which is cotics team and SLED. ment revealed what respon- report, residents expressed comprised of law enforcement agents with “We had a meeting with the county and a dents were happy with and positive notions for a host of Manning Police Department and Clarendon meeting with (State Law Enforcement Divi- what they wanted to see im- quality-of-life amenities such County Sheriff’s Office, learned about the mur- sion),” Grice said Tuesday afternoon. “We proved or nixed as the city as community parks, Sum- der-for-hire scheme on Oct. 9, according to both worked as one group. SLED provided us with and county look to revise its ter’s small-town feel, neigh- agencies. some good advice.” 20-year land use vision and borhoods and the success of During the next two weeks, the team with as- Both suspects arrested for the murder-for- actionable plan, a process that the downtown area,” the sur- sistance from SLED investigated the matter. hire plot have been charged with solicitation to is required by South Carolina vey report stated. “Survey re- Two individuals were arrested on Oct. 24 and commit a felony and criminal conspiracy. law. Planners have the ability spondents were more critical taken to Clarendon County Detention Center. “The names of the individuals who have to change and go in essential- of shopping and restaurant Through its investigation, the narcotics team been arrested are being withheld at this time ly any direction with what the options, job opportunities recovered audio and video recordings of the pending further investigation,” Grice said. “We future of Sumter means, so and the aesthetic of some of suspect that gave specific instructions on how hope to be able to release those names by the they wanted to make sure the to kill the victim as well as the suspect provid- end of the week or next week.” people who live in its bound- SEE FUTURE, PAGE A8 Sumter tribe celebrates its heritage with festival

BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM The Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians celebrated its heritage Saturday during its third Native American Indian Festival. There was a friendship dance with tribe members and other community members, seen above, traditional drumming and dancing by the Edisto River Singers, traditional smudging with herbs sacred to the tribe, Native American crafting lessons and more. The state’s proclamation in November 2013 officially recognized the Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians. The Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians currently consists of about 350 members and is one of nine American Indian tribes that have been officially recognized by South Carolina. Sumter Item’s annual Fireside Fund honors Ackerman

Fundraiser helps Sumter United Ministries provide heating help during winter DONATIONS RECEIVED SO FAR THIS SEASON BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Ministries ask November 1969, the commu- [email protected] annually that the nity has donated more than Women’s Ministries, Mayesville community pass $1.5 million to help families Presbyterian Church, $50; The season of giving has the holiday spirit keep the heat on during the Aldersgate United Methodist returned, and as tempera- on to thy neigh- coldest days of the year. The Women, $300; Christian Golfers tures continue to drop, chari- bor through con- fund collected almost $49,000 Association Inc. of Sumter, $1,000. table donations could be the ACKERMAN tributions to the last year and has already difference between a silent Fireside Fund, a year, Roger Ackerman, a man kicked off with three dona- Total this week: $1,350 night and a sleepless night monetary chari- known and remembered for tions totaling $1,350. Total this year: $1,350 for some families. table drive that is dedicated his charitable contributions “He would be so pleased,” To help keep others warm to a late member of the com- to the community, was select- said Deane, Ackerman’s wife. Total last year: $48,601.18 this fall and winter, The Sum- munity who personified the ed. Total since 1969: $1,581,762.25 ter Item and Sumter United spirit of the project. This Established by The Item in SEE FIRESIDE, PAGE A8

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In one, antiquities ple at a Southern California the sack of Troy. smugglers dug up two re- bar recalled him on Sunday as country.’ A ministry statement said markable 6th century B.C. volatile and intimidating and excavations from September marble statues of young said that repeated complaints EVIE CLUKE to early October in the men in 2010 and tried to sell to school administrators about southern Greek region of them for 10 million euros. his behavior failed to prompt Describing answer given by Ian David Long in high school the Peleponnese turned up "This year we excavated any discipline. "proof of the existence of part of the city itself," Korka Evie Cluke coached Ian the ancient city" of Tenea, said. David Long on Newbury Park Authorities have not deter- "He said he wanted to be in until now known mostly Excavation work contin- High School's track team in mined a motive. the Marines because he want- from ancient texts. ues on the cemeteries, locat- 2007 and 2008. In an interview Colell kicked Long off the ed to go fight in the war for our Finds included walls and ed near the modern village with The Associ- track team immediately after country, and he wanted to kill clay, marble or stone floors of Hiliomodi about 60 miles ated Press, she he assaulted her, but she and for our country," she said. of buildings, as well as southwest of Athens. said Long was a Cluke said the boy's track "When you hear somebody say household pottery, a bone Archaeologists discovered "ticking time coach urged her to reconsider they want to be in the military gaming die and more than nine burials there this year, bomb" who con- because that could compro- because they want to kill peo- 200 coins dating from the 4th finding gold, copper and stantly lost his mise Long's goal of joining the ple in the name of our country, century B.C. to late Roman bone jewelry, pottery and temper, threw Marines. The head track that's chilling. It chilled me times. coins dating from the 4th tantrums and LONG coach, Cluke said, reversed right down to my bones." A pottery jar containing century B.C. to Roman would scream at Colell's decision to throw Long She said it's time for school the remains of two human times. coaches when he off the team and told her she administrators across the fetuses was also found amid "The citizens seem to have didn't like their decisions. She didn't have that authority, country to take behavioral the foundations of one been remarkably affluent," said she once witnessed him while the now-retired principal problems seriously. building. That was unusual, Korka said, adding that the assault a fellow coach. brushed it aside as a one-time "It's not the military or video as the ancient Greeks typi- city probably did well out of That coach, Dominique incident. games or music that causes cally buried their dead in or- trade, standing on a key Colell, said Long grabbed her Long rejoined the team after this," she said. "It's the inaction ganized cemeteries outside route between Corinth and rear and midsection after she apologizing in front of several of people in authority." the city walls. Argos. refused to return a cellphone. coaches and administrators. Another time, he used his hand Cluke said she, Colell and to mimic shooting her, Colell her father, also a track coach said, adding that she feared for at the school at the time, re- OPEN ENROLLMENT herself whenever she was peatedly reported Long's be- around him. havioral problems, to no avail. 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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 the deadliest wildfire in Cali- and Uganda. Elevation 17 14 fornia history, an inferno that means how high the 18 land is above the 19 9 = A 21 = G 5 = M 4 = P 1 = T killed at least 42 people. surface of the sea. 45 16 = E 8 = H 11 = N 24 = R 12 = U Five days after flames all but 3 = F 14 = I 2 = O 7 = S 6 = W obliterated the Northern Cali- 44 Adult gorillas can weigh 20 Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. 43 up to 400 pounds, and, fornia town of Paradise, popu- Connect the when they stand on their lation 27,000, officials were un- dots to draw 33 42 two legs, are about five- a gorilla. 21 32 and-a-half feet tall. sure of the exact number of 34 41 missing. But the death toll was 29 31 How tall are you? Measure Find the words by looking up, 22 30 GORILLAS all but certain to rise. 35 yourself, then draw yourself down, backwards, forwards, SADDLE sideways and diagonally. “I want to recover as many 28 36 next to the gorilla. 23 ELEVATION remains as we possibly can, as N O I T A T E G E V 40 TROOP soon as we can. Because I 27 37 PRIMATE M S S R D N A L A J know the toll it takes on loved 39 24 38 VEGETATION E A R O S H E P T W ones,” Butte County Sheriff 26 25 WEIGH E L E O S V A R E H Kory Honea said Monday FINGERS P L G P A I C I P O night as he announced the dis- TOES covery of 13 more dead. 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Rembert, Dalzell or Pinewood. dents, with 87 percent declar- was to gather citizen input — more detail, including focus FUTURE About 65 percent of the re- ing this effort “very impor- it was not designed, nor was groups or follow-up surveys FROM PAGE A1 spondents were white, followed tant,” the most of four options. it meant, to produce “statisti- that may delve deeper into by about 20 percent black and Attracting new business, im- cally significant samples in community-identified critical Sumter’s commercial corri- just more than 10 percent who proving the quality of neigh- any scientific respect.” issues. dors.” did not specify their race. borhoods and better design in The survey was available The Sumter Item will let WHO PARTICIPATED? The largest age group who commercial corridors were from June to September on- readers know about upcom- participated were those be- also scored as important. line through links on the city ing community discussions. 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LETTER TO THE EDITOR THIS THANKSGIVING, DIG DEEP AND FIND WHAT YOU’RE THANKFUL FOR When I first learned of this month’s topic of “Thankfulness” for the Facebook group blog I contribute to, I thought, “well, yeah, that makes sense because it’s the month of November.” But that thought was quickly replaced by another thought that said for the believer, though, every month, no actu- ally every day should be a day of thankful- ness. I agreed with the Holy Spirit as He brought to mind the Scripture that says, “In everything give thanks for it is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Around the world, millions of tables on Thanksgiving Day will be filled with fami- lies who will do a round robin of sharing one by one the things for which they are grateful; and I’m sure my family will be in- cluded. It is a tradition that is so very com- mon no matter what your spiritual beliefs are, but how many of us can testify that we are truly thankful in everything? Those are some strong words, right? As I play the tape back of my own life over the last year, I find that there are so many things for which I could complain about and be unthankful for; groceries cost too much, jobs pay too little, children don’t always do what you’ve taught them to do, relationships experience tension, business- es don’t always do what you envisioned them to do, supervisors get on your last nerve, and the clothes you could fit last year this time got shrunk by the dry clean- er and now you can’t fit them anymore COMMENTARY right? LOL. Well, a big one for me is that after suddenly losing my father last year, my dear, sweet mother transitioned to join him in their Heavenly home a couple of Macron to Trump: ‘You’re no patriot!’ months ago. Since that fateful day in Au- gust, nothing in my life has felt quite the n a rebuke bordering on na- least damaged nation because the European Union. Many same. Life without her has left one of the tional insult Sunday, Em- we remained out of the war for Basques and Catalans wish to biggest holes in my heart that I’ve ever ex- manuel Macron retorted to more than two years after it had secede from Spain. Czechs and perienced. I Donald Trump’s calling begun. Slovaks have split the blanket However, because of the Holy Spirit as- himself a nationalist. We did not invade France and parted ways. sisting me, I’ve been able to continue “Patriotism is the exact oppo- until four years after France Anti-EU sentiment is rampant spending my life in gratitude in spite of the site of nationalism; nationalism was occupied, the British had in populist-dominated Italy. literal ache in my heart that accompanies is a betrayal of patriotism.” been thrown off the Continent, A nationalism their peoples me most days now. And how is that possi- As for Trump’s policy of and Josef Stalin’s Soviet Union regard as deeply patriotic has ble? It’s because He reminds me to focus on “America first,” Macron trashed had been fighting and dying for triumphed in Poland and Hun- all of the things I was blessed to have as such atavistic thinking in this three years. gary and is making gains even her daughter for 50 years, instead of what new age: “By The leaders who kept us out in Germany. I’ve lost by not having her here with me on saying we put of the two world wars as long as The leaders of the world’s the earth in the coming years. I can be ourselves first they did — did they not serve three greatest military powers thankful that her physical struggles and and the others our nation well, when America’s — Trump in the U.S., Vladimir the emotional struggles of living without don’t matter, we total losses were just over Putin in Russia and Xi Jinping her best friend of over 60 years are over erase what a na- 500,000 dead, compared with the in China — are all nationalists. now. I can be thankful that she gets to kiss tion holds dear- millions other nations lost? Turkish nationalist Recep the face of this Jesus that she loved so est, what gives it At the Armistice Day ceremo- Tayyip Erdogan rules in Anka- much as she rejoices around His throne in life, what makes ny, Macron declared, “By saying ra, Hindu nationalist Narendra her new pain-free body. I can be thankful Pat it great and what we put ourselves first and the Modi in India. Jair Bolsonaro, a for those who have engulfed my family in Buchanan is essential: its others don’t matter, we erase Trumpian nationalist, is the in- love and sincerely mourn with us as we moral values.” what a nation holds dearest ... coming president of Brazil. Is mourn. Though he is its moral values.” not Benjamin Netanyahu an Is- As I type this devotional, I can be thank- being hailed as Europe’s new But Trump did not say that raeli nationalist? ful that I am blessed to be wrapped up in anti-Trump leader who will other countries don’t matter. He In France, a poll of voters last the bath robe that she wore every single stand up for transnationalism only said we should put our own week showed that Marine Le day and feel close to her. I can sit in the and globalism, Macron reveals country first. Pen’s renamed party, Rassem- same recliner that she spent so much time his ignorance of America. What country does Emmanuel blement National, has moved in every day reading God’s Word, watch- Trump’s ideas are not ideolog- Macron put first? ahead of Macron’s party for the ing TBN while praying for me and every- ical but rooted in our country’s Or does the president of May 2019 European Parliament one else that she loved so much. I can be history. France see himself as a citizen elections. thankful for that, and I can be thankful America was born between of the world with responsibility If there is a valid criticism of for the honor of carrying on her legacy as the end of the French and Indi- for all of Europe and all of man- Trump’s foreign policy, it is not I embrace her mantle with grace, as she’d an War, the Declaration of Inde- kind? that he has failed to recognize expect me to. I’m thankful because at a pendence in 1776 and the ratifi- Charles de Gaulle was perhaps the new realities of the 21st cen- time when my life could be swallowed up cation of the Constitution in the greatest French patriot in tury but that he has not moved in depression and anger with God, be- 1788. Both the general who led the 20th century. Yet he spoke of expeditiously to dissolve old al- cause other people still have their mother us in the Revolution and the au- a Europe of nation-states, built liances that put America at risk to sit at the Thanksgiving table with them thor of that declaration became a national nuclear arsenal, or- of war in faraway lands where and I don’t, that the Jesus in me instead president. Both put America dered NATO out of France in no vital U.S. interests exist. lifts me up and replaces the resentment I first. And both counseled their 1966, and, in Montreal in 1967, Why are we still committed to could be feeling with joy and a grateful countrymen to avoid “entan- declared, “Long live a free Que- fight for a South Korea far rich- heart for the magnitude of woman He gling” or “permanent” alliances bec” — inciting French Canadi- er and more populous than a gave to me; one who taught me to live out with any other nation, as we did ans to rise up against “les An- nuclear-armed North? Why are the meaning of Thanksgiving every single for 160 years. glo-Saxons” and create their U.S. planes and ships still bump- day. Were George Washington and own nation. ing into Russian planes and Therefore my question to you is what are Thomas Jefferson lacking in pa- Was de Gaulle lacking in pa- ships in the Baltic and Black you intentionally thankful for? What is it in triotism? triotism? seas? your life that the enemy has used to fool When Woodrow Wilson, after By declaring American na- Why are we still involved in you into thinking that you don’t have any- being re-elected in 1916 on the tionalists anti-patriotic, Macron the half-dozen wars into which thing to be thankful for? I challenge you to slogan “He Kept Us Out of War,” has asserted a claim to the soon- Bush II and Barack Obama got dig deep within, fall to your knees in retro- took us into World War I, he did to-be-vacant chair of Angela us in the Middle East? spect and reflection and change all of that. I so as an “associate,” not as an Merkel. Why do we not have the challenge you to not just think about what Allied power. U.S. troops fought But is Macron really address- “America first” foreign policy did happen, but to think about all the things under U.S. command. ing the realities of the new Eu- we voted for? that could have happened and didn’t. What After that war, the U.S. Senate rope and world in which we now did God protect you from that you didn’t rejected an alliance with live, or is he simply assuming a Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- even know about? France. Under Franklin Roos- heroic liberal posture to win the thor of “Nixon’s White House Be intentional about thanking God for evelt, Congress formally voted applause of Western corporate Wars: The Battles That Made reasons big and small, because in the for neutrality in any future Eu- and media elites? and Broke a President and Di- grand scheme of things, He really didn’t ropean war. The realities: In Britain, Scots vided America Forever.” promise us that there wouldn’t be rainy The U.S. emerged from World are seeking secession, and the days in our lives, but the beautiful part is War II as the least bloodied and English have voted to get out of © 2018 CREATORS.COM that He did in fact promise to be with us al- ways! Through all the fiery furnaces and storms of life, He’s right here in the thick EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES of it with us. So, thank you Lord for the comfort of knowing that the one who has EDITORIALS represent the views of the owners of this LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are written by readers of the the power to speak to the storm lives inside of us and that you will either command the newspaper. newspaper. They should be no more than 350 words and sent via storm to cease or send somebody with an COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY are the personal opinion of e-mail to [email protected], dropped off at The Sumter Item umbrella. 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The last word ARIES (March mind; you’ll learn something that will in astrology 21-April 19): help you get ahead. Short trips will Look over lead to engaging conversations with EUGENIA LAST documents people who can motivate you to try SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK carefully before something new. A physical activity you sign. Dealing with institutions will will lead to self-improvement. put you in a vulnerable position if you Romance is encouraged. SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL NEEDS YOUR HELP. The Sumter Animal Control don’t have expert advice. Evaluate SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotions volunteers are looking for people to every aspect of whatever situation will take over if you get into a you face before making a conversation with someone regarding help walk the dogs, foster or help with commitment. Personal changes are your responsibilities. Look for an transport. We desperately need 9 a.m. apparent. innovative way to deal with anyone Monday – Friday walkers. Message us TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Past questioning your abilities or what you if you’re interested. Must be at least 18 experience will pay off when it comes are doing. Someone you thought you years old. to work and your relationship with could trust will let you down. Don’t have extra time to be a volunteer? peers. Taking charge and making sure SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get We gladly accept donations from the that things get done on time will together with old friends or relatives community. We’re running low on result in an unexpected opportunity. and share memories. You’ll discover newspapers, puppy pads, canned and GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An something about your past that will dry puppy food, paper towels, Clorox emotional situation will have an change your point of view. An wipes and heavy duty slip leashes. impact on your relationship with affectionate gesture will surprise you. You can also donate from our Amazon someone. 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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put your LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you can heart into whatever you are working dream it, you can become it. Change toward; an opportunity will come TOP: Dobson, a Labrador mix, is a gem. He is approximately 2 years old and weighs 38 pounds. He is ador- begins within and can turn your day able. DobsonDobson loves isto aexercise happy, and adorable would boymake a perfectPierson walking is a partner.handsome He isboy happy who all is the full time and your way. A physical change will of energy into an exciting new start. Trust your encourage better health, greater ready to cover you with kisses and affection. Dobson is looking for a new home with a new family who can instincts. Believe in your ability to confidence and compliments. give him the attention he deserves. conquer your fears and achieve goals. Romance will enrich your life and lead Romance is highlighted. to positive lifestyle changes. BELOW: This handsome young guy is Pierson. Approximately 1 year old, this medium-sized mixed breed VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional boy weighs 39 pounds. He is stunningly gorgeous and full of energy. Pierson loves people and gets along what other people do bother you. If manipulation will get you into with other dogs at the shelter. He would love an active family or another dog to play with. A home with a someone overreacts, give them space. trouble. Stick to the truth and fenced-in yard would be perfect for this sweetie. Concentrate on the things you can question any information you are If you would like to meet Dobson in kennel 15 or Pierson in kennel 34 at Sumter Animal Control, 1240 accomplish. Get together with people given that appears to be incomplete Winkles Road, call the adoption coordinator at (803) 774-3232 or email [email protected]. As who share common interests. or unlikely. 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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK COLLEGE FOOTBALL Sumter trio Lewis, Coleman, Lundy, Top 4 holds Scott’s Branch’s Swaringer honored steady in

BY DENNIS BRUNSON latest CFP [email protected]

The second go-around rankings against Spring Valley on Friday was a much more BY RALPH RUSSO difficult chore for the The Associated Press Sumter High School football team than in their first The College Football Playoff meeting. rankings held steady at the The Gamecocks knocked top, with Alabama, Clemson, off Spring Valley 38-0 Notre Dame and Michigan an during the regular season. unchanged first four from last However, in the first round week. of the 5A state playoffs, The third rankings of the Sumter came away with a season were drama-free 21-13 triumph. Tuesday night after every top- The Gamecocks needed 10 team won last weekend. In help from all directions to fact, the entire top 10 stayed pick up the victory and the same, the first time that advance to Friday’s second- has happened in the five round home contest against seasons since the CFP was Byrnes. born. Sumter got big With three weekends left performances from right until the final selections are offensive guard Kurt Lewis, made on Dec. 2, Georgia was linebacker Done Coleman fifth and Oklahoma was sixth. and punt returner Melvin LSU, Washington State, West Lundy to help pull out the Virginia and Ohio State win. For their efforts, each rounded out the top 10. has been selected as Player UCF moved up one spot to of the Week by The Sumter TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM No. 11. Item. Sumter’s Melvin Lundy (11) returns a punt during the Gamecocks’ 21-13 victory over Spring Valley on Lewis is the Offensive Friday in the opening round of the 5A state playoffs. Lundy earned Special Teams Player of the Week Lineman of the Week, for his performance in the game. Sumter hosts Byrnes on Friday in a second-round game. while Coleman won the defensive honor and The quartet will be The guest speaker on they still had a Lundy the special teams honored at the final weekly Friday will be sports talk solid honor. The Offensive meeting of the Sumter radio host and recruiting performance on Player of the Week is Touchdown Club presented guru Phil Kornblut. Friday. They Scott’s Branch running by FTC on Friday. The OFFENSIVE LINEMAN rushed for 212 back/quarterback Sean meeting will be held at yards and Swaringer. Swan Lake Visitors Center KURT LEWIS passed for 94 SUMTER Players are selected based beginning at 7:15 a.m. The LEWIS more, good for on nominations from local visitors center is located Although the Gamecocks, 306 yards of high school coaches. inside the gates of Swan who are 10-0 on the season, total offense. Selections are made by The Lake-Iris Gardens on West didn’t rush for 306 yards like Sumter Item. Liberty Street. they did in the first meeting, SEE HONORS, PAGE B5

USC FOOTBALL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Clemson tight end Milan Richard catches a pass for a touchdown Gamecocks looking to find season-ending harmony during the first half of the Tigers’ 27-7 victory over Boston College BY JEFFREY COLLINS on Saturday. The Tigers remain The Associated Press second in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. COLUMBIA — Every player on South Carolina’s team knows the reason the COLLEGE FOOTBALL Gamecocks went 4-4 in the Southeastern Conference and are still trying to PLAYOFF RANKINGS become bowl eligible in mid-November Record — they have struggled to maintain 1. Alabama 10-0 2. Clemson 10-0 momentum for an entire game. 3. Notre Dame 10-0 4. Michigan 9-1 The latest example was last week’s 5. Georgia 9-1 loss to Florida, in which the 6. Oklahoma 9-1 7. LSU 8-2 Gamecocks blew a 17-point lead in the 8. Washington St. 9-1 final 16 minutes. There were slow 9. West Virginia 8-1 10. Ohio St. 9-1 starts against Kentucky, going down 11. UCF 9-0 24-3 after the Wildcats first four drivers 12. Syracuse 8-2 13. Florida 7-3 and versus Texas A&M, trailing 16-0 at 14. Penn St. 7-3 half, that created problems an excellent 15. Texas 7-3 16. Iowa St. 6-3 second half couldn’t solve. 17. Kentucky 7-3 The inconsistency leaves a team 18. Washington 7-3 19. Utah 7-3 thought to be the most likely 20. Boston College 7-3 challenger to Georgia in the SEC East 21. Mississippi St. 6-4 22. Northwestern 6-4 locked into fourth in the division with MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM 23. Utah St. 9-1 three games to go — all against 24. Cincinnati 9-1 South Carolina running back A.J. Turner looks for yardage during the Gamecocks’ 31-31 25. Boise St. 8-2 nonconference teams. The playoff semifinals match the The Gamecocks play Football loss to Florida on Saturday in Gainesville, Florida. No. 1 seed vs. the No. 4 seed, and No. 2 will face No. 3. The semifinals Championship Subdivision will be hosted at the Cotton Bowl Chattanooga on Saturday, perhaps the looming at the end of the month and a Hurricane Florence. and Orange Bowl on Dec. 29. The championship game will be played best shot at getting that sixth win to Dec. 1 game with Akron to make up on Jan. 7, 2019 at Santa Clara, Calif. go to a bowl with No. 2 Clemson for a game canceled because of SEE USC, PAGE B3

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Former Sumter High standout Parker finding success at FMU

BY DANNY KELLY in the Peach Belt his time at Francis Marion. Former Sumter High [email protected] Conference.” In 2015, he was named The standout Brandon To go along with his Sumter Item Player of the Parker is making a When former Sumter High improved shooting ability, Year and the High School name for himself at School standout basketball Parker was named third- Sports Report 4A Player of Francis Marion player Brandon Parker came team all-conference last the Year. He also led 20-6 University and in the to Francis season and was chosen as Sumter High to a 4A state Peach Belt Marion the PBC Player of the Week title by defeating Hillcrest in Conference. University in this week after averaging the state championship. the fall of 2015, 26.5 points, six rebounds and That season, Parker PHOTO PROVIDED Patriots head 3.5 assists in two games in averaged 10.5 points, nine coach Gary the PBC/South Atlantic rebounds and 1.5 assists per Edwards admits Conference Challenge in contest. he never Salisbury, North Carolina Parker credits his current thought Parker PARKER last week. coaches, old teammates, would have the “When he first came to including former Francis accolades he has now. Francis Marion, I never Marion player Detrek “His first year, he wasn’t a thought it was possible,” Browning, and high school great shooter,” Edwards said Edwards said. “It’s a coach Jo Jo English for of Parker. “I didn’t know if testament to what hard work helping him reach the heights he could make a contribution will do for you.” he has. on the varsity team. Now he’s However, Parker was one of the premier shooters familiar with success before SEE PARKER, PAGE B5 B2 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PRO BASEBALL Oakland’s Melvin, Atlanta’s Snitker voted top managers

BY RONALD BLUM payroll when the season who played in Atlanta’s minor The Associated Press began. They overcame a 34-36 league system from 1977-80, start to go a big league-best Snitker has spent 42 seasons NEW YORK — Oakland’s from June 16 on, even though with the Braves, managing at Bob Melvin was voted Jharel Cotton, A.J. Puk, Sean every level and serving as the Manager of the Year for the Manaea, Brett Anderson and big league third base coach third time, winning the several other starting pitchers from 2007-13. He was American League honor got hurt. They lost to the New managing at Triple-A Tuesday after leading the York Yankees in the AL wild- Gwinnett when took over Athletics to the playoffs card game. Atlanta in May 2016 after despite the lowest opening-day Boston’s Alex Cora was Fredi Gonzalez was fired for a payroll in the major leagues. second with seven firsts and 9-28 start. The Braves went Atlanta’s Brian Snitker won 79 points after leading the Red 59-65 during the rest of the the National League award Sox to a team-record 108 wins. season, and Snitker was given following the Braves’ Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash, the job full-time. surprising first-place finish. whose innovation of using a Atlanta went 72-90, and then Melvin received 18 first- reliever as an “opener” was improved to 90-72 this year, place votes, 19 seconds and one copied by other teams — when the Braves lost to the third for 121 points from the including Oakland — later in Los Angeles Dodgers in a Baseball Writers’ Association the season, was next with five four-game Division Series. of America. He is the eighth firsts and 57 points. Cy Young Award votes will manager to win three or more Snitker received 17 firsts, be announced Wednesday. times and is one shy of the nine seconds and one third The New York Mets’ Jacob record shared by Bobby Cox for 116 points, the only deGrom, Washington’s Max and Tony La Russa. Melvin manager picked on every NL Scherzer and Philadelphia’s won with Oakland in 2012 and ballot. Milwaukee’s Craig Aaron Nola are finalists in the took the NL honor with Counsell was second with 11 NL, and Tampa Bay’s Blake Arizona in 2007. firsts and for 99 points. Snell, Houston’s Justin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS His A’s went 97-65 — a 22- Colorado’s Bud Black was Verlander and Cleveland’s Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) watches play during Game win improvement over 2017 — third with 41 points. Corey Kluber top the AL 4 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles even with a $68.6 million A 63-year-old baseball lifer contenders. Dodgers on Oct. 8 in Atlanta.

Friday Atlantic Division SCOREBOARD Hammond 49, Cardinal Newman 12 SPORTS ITEMS First Baptist 28, Porter-Gaud 13 W L Pct GB Championship Toronto 12 2 .857 — TV, RADIO Saturday, Nov. 17 Philadelphia 9 6 .600 3½ At Charlie W. Johnson Stadium (Columbia) Boston 7 6 .538 4½ TODAY First Baptist vs. Hammond, 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn 6 8 .429 6 New York 4 10 .286 8 Middle school 5 a.m. — International Baseball: MLB Japan All-Star Series Game 5 from Nagoya, Japan —— MLB All- 2A Southeast Division Stars vs. Samurai Japan (MLB NETWORK). Semifinals 7 a.m. — Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Friday W L Pct GB Day 4 Round-Robin Doubles Matches from London Florence Christian 42, Trinity-Byrnes 35 Charlotte 7 6 .538 — (TENNIS). John Paul II 49, Robert E. Lee 6 Orlando 6 8 .429 1½ basketball 9 a.m. — Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Championship Miami 5 8 .385 2 Day 4 Round-Robin Singles Matches from London Saturday, Nov. 17 Washington 4 9 .308 3 (TENNIS). At Charlie W. Johnson Stadium (Columbia) Atlanta 3 10 .231 4 11:50 a.m. — Women’s International Soccer: FIFA Florence Christian vs. John Paul II, noon Central Division U-17 Women’s World Cup Group C Match from jamboree Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay —— United 1A W L Pct GB States vs. Cameroon (FOX SPORTS 2). Semifinals Milwaukee 10 3 .769 — 1 p.m. —Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Friday, Nov. 9 Indiana 8 6 .571 2½ Day 4 Round-Robin Doubles Matches from London Pee Dee 45, Bethesda Academy 28 Detroit 6 6 .500 3½ (TENNIS). Thomas Heyward 52, Carolina Academy 30 Chicago 4 10 .286 6½ starts today 2:50 p.m. — Women’s International Soccer: FIFA U-17 Championship Cleveland 1 11 .083 8½ Women’s World Cup Group C Match from Colonia Saturday, Nov. 17 WESTERN CONFERENCE Del Sacramento, Uruguay —— North Korea vs. At Charlie W. Johnson Stadium (Columbia) Southwest Division Germany (FOX SPORTS 2). Thomas Heyward vs. Pee Dee, 3:30 p.m. 3 p.m. — Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals W L Pct GB The Sumter Middle School Day 4 Round-Robin Singles Matches from London 8-MAN San Antonio 7 5 .583 — Conference Basketball Jamboree (TENNIS). Semifinals Memphis 7 5 .583 — 5 p.m. — Women’s International Soccer: FIFA U-17 Friday New Orleans 7 6 .538 ½ will be held today and Thursday at Women’s World Cup Group D Match from Andrew Jackson Academy 38, Clarendon Hall 30 Houston 5 7 .417 2 the Alice Drive Middle School Montevideo, Uruguay — Canada vs. Colombia (FOX Beaufort Academy 40, Jefferson Davis 30 Dallas 5 8 .385 2½ SPORTS 2). Championship Northwest Division gymnasium. 6 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: Kentucky at Friday, Nov. 16 The girls teams from the eight Arkansas (ESPNU). At Calhoun Academy (St. Matthews) W L Pct GB 6 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Baseball Writers’ Andrew Jackson vs. Beaufort Academy, 7:30 p.m. Portland 10 3 .769 — conference schools will play today Association of America Awards Cy Young Award Denver 9 4 .692 1 beginning at 5 p.m., while the boys (MLB NETWORK). Oklahoma City 8 5 .615 2 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, NFL STANDINGS Utah 7 6 .538 3 teams will play on Thursday, also WDXY-AM 1240)/ Minnesota 5 9 .357 5½ starting at 5. 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Michigan at AMERICAN CONFERENCE Villanova (FOX SPORTS 1). Pacific Division The scrimmages will consist of 7 p.m. — College Football: Buffalo at Ohio (ESPN2). East W L Pct GB 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Eastern Michigan at Golden State 11 3 .786 — two 6-minute quarters. The Duke (FOX SPORTSOUTH). W L T Pct PF PA L.A. Clippers 8 5 .615 2½ New England 7 3 0 .700 280 236 matchups on each day will be the 7 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: Tennessee at Sacramento 8 6 .571 3 Miami 5 5 0 .500 199 256 Missouri (SEC NETWORK). L.A. Lakers 7 6 .538 3½ same. Hillcrest will play host to Buffalo 3 7 0 .300 137 251 7 p.m. — College Baskeball: Sam Houston State at Phoenix 2 11 .154 8½ N.Y. Jets 3 7 0 .300 208 254 Ebenezer at 5, followed by Chestnut Clemson (WWBD-FM 94., WPUB-FM 102.7). 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: New Orleans at Minnesota South MONDAY’S GAMES Oaks against R.E. Davis at 5:30,. (ESPN). Washington 117, Orlando 109 Bates taking on Manning at 6 and 8 p.m. — College Football: Miami (Ohio) at Northern W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 126, Toronto 110 Houston 6 3 0 .667 216 184 Illinois (ESPNU). Philadelphia 124, Miami 114 Alice Drive meeting Furman at Tennessee 5 4 0 .556 168 151 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas (San Antonio) at Dallas 103, Chicago 98 Indianapolis 4 5 0 .444 260 239 6:30. Oklahoma State (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Minnesota 120, Brooklyn 113 Jacksonville 3 6 0 .333 160 199 8 p.m. —Professional Golf: PGA Tour Australasia Oklahoma City 118, Phoenix 101 Admission is $5 per person. Emirates Australian Open First Round from Sydney North Utah 96, Memphis 88 (GOLF). Sacramento 104, San Antonio 99 LA RAMS DESIGNATE WR PHAROH 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: St. Louis at Chicago (NBC W L T Pct PF PA L.A. Clippers 121, Golden State 116, OT SPORTS NETWORK). Pittsburgh 6 2 1 .722 279 209 COOPER TO RETURN FROM IR 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Marquette at Indiana Cincinnati 5 4 0 .556 235 288 TUESDAY’S GAMES (FOX SPORTS 1). Baltimore 4 5 0 .444 213 160 Charlotte at Cleveland, 7 p.m. LOS ANGELES — Receiver 8:30 p.m. — Women’s International Soccer: FIFA U-17 Cleveland 3 6 1 .350 218 263 Houston at Denver, 9 p.m. Pharoh Cooper will return to Women’s World Cup Group D Match from West Atlanta at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Montevideo, Uruguay — South Korea vs. Spain (FOX practice this week with the Los W L T Pct PF PA WEDNESDAY’S GAMES SPORTS 2). Angeles Rams after being sidelined 9 p.m. — College Basketball: North Dakota at Kansas City 9 1 0 .900 353 240 Cleveland at Washington, 7 p.m. Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). L.A. Chargers 7 2 0 .778 240 186 Philadelphia at Orlando, 7 p.m. since the season opener by an 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Portland at Los Denver 3 6 0 .333 205 213 Chicago at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Angeles Lakers (ESPN). Oakland 1 8 0 .111 147 272 Detroit at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. injured ankle. 10:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Anaheim at Vegas (NBC NATIONAL CONFERENCE Miami at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. The Rams on Tuesday designated SPORTS NETWORK). Memphis at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Cooper to return from injured 3 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour DP East New Orleans at Minnesota, 8 p.m. World Tour Championship First Round from Dubai, New York at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. reserve. He is eligible to return to United Arab Emirates (GOLF). W L T Pct PF PA Utah at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Washington 6 3 0 .667 176 175 San Antonio at Phoenix, 9 p.m. the 53-man roster after spending Dallas 4 5 0 .444 181 171 Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. eight weeks on IR. Philadelphia 4 5 0 .444 198 183 SCHSL STATE PLAYOFFS N.Y. Giants 2 7 0 .222 177 228 THURSDAY’S GAMES Cooper was an All-Pro who made SECOND ROUND South Golden State at Houston, 8 p.m. the Pro Bowl as a kick returner last Atlanta at Denver, 9 p.m. FRIDAY W L T Pct PF PA San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. season. He has been a backup New Orleans 8 1 0 .889 330 232 receiver for the Rams, but they 5A Carolina 6 3 0 .667 241 232 Atlanta 4 5 0 .444 244 254 could need him in the passing game Upper State Tampa Bay 3 6 0 .333 232 291 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Northwestern at T.L. Hanna after Cooper Kupp suffered a FCS COACHES POLL Nation Ford at Dorman North season-ending knee injury last Gaffney at Rock Hill W L T Pct PF PA Nov. 12 Byrnes at Sumter Chicago 6 3 0 .667 269 175 week. Lower State Record Pts Pvs Minnesota 5 3 1 .611 221 204 1. North Dakota State (26) 10-0 650 1 West Ashley at Dutch Fork The Rams (9-1) host Kansas City Green Bay 4 4 1 .500 223 216 2. Kennesaw State 9-1 622 2 Fort Dorchester at West Florence Detroit 3 6 0 .333 202 244 3. Eastern Washington 8-2 594 3 on Monday. They will spend the River Bluff at Berkeley 4. Weber State 8-2 570 4 Carolina Forest at Summerville West week practicing in Colorado 5. South Dakota State 7-2 547 6 Springs even though they no 4A W L T Pct PF PA 6. Colgate 9-0 503 8 L.A. Rams 9 1 0 .900 335 231 7. Jacksonville State 8-2 484 9 Upper State longer need to prepare for Mexico Seattle 4 5 0 .444 219 192 8. James Madison 7-3 467 10 Westwood at Ridge View Arizona 2 7 0 .222 124 225 9. Princeton 9-0 430 11 City’s altitude. York at Greer San Francisco 2 8 0 .200 230 266 10. Stony Brook 7-3 382 15 Daniel at South Pointe 11. UC Davis 8-2 372 7 WARRIORS SUSPEND FIERY Wren at A.C. Flora THURSDAY’S GAMES Lower State 12. Elon 6-3 339 5 DRAYMOND GREEN 1 GAME Green Bay at Seattle, 8:20 p.m. 13. North Carolina A&T 8-2 324 13 Colleton County at North Augusta 14. Wofford 7-3 319 14 Brookland-Cayce at Hartsville FOR CONDUCT SUNDAY’S GAMES 15. Nicholls 7-3 285 16 Wilson at North Myrtle Beach Houston at Washington, 1 p.m. 16. Towson 7-3 266 20 Marlboro County at Myrtle Beach OAKLAND, Calif. — Warriors Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. 17. East Tennessee State 8-2 256 17 3A Tampa Bay at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. 18. Delaware 7-3 227 12 All-Star forward Draymond Green Dallas at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Upper State 19. Maine 7-3 224 21 has been suspended one game by Cincinnati at Baltimore, 1 p.m. 20. Dartmouth 8-1 169 23 Camden at Chapman Carolina at Detroit, 1 p.m. 21. McNeese 6-4 84 18 Golden State for conduct Indian Land at Union County Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. 22. San Diego 8-2 83 NR Southside at Pendleton detrimental to the team. Denver at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. 23. Southeast Missouri St. 7-3 82 19 Broome at Chester Oakland at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. The Warriors made the Lower State 24. Indiana State 6-4 50 NR Philadelphia at New Orleans, 4:25 p.m. 25. North Dakota 6-4 23 NR Swansea at Dillon announcement Tuesday, about four Minnesota at Chicago, 8:20 p.m. Others Receiving Votes: Incarnate Word 22; Idaho Gilbert at May River Open: Buffalo, San Francisco, Miami, New England, State 12; Montana State 11; Illinois State 10 Alcorn Aynor at Hanahan hours before they were set to host Cleveland, N.Y. Jets State 9; Monmouth (N.J.) 9; Furman 6; Montana 6; Wade Hampton at Strom Thurmond Atlanta, and said Green would Rhode Island 4; Chattanooga 3; Northern Iowa 3; 2A MONDAY’S GAMES Western Illinois 2; Duquesne 1. serve the suspension against the Kansas City at L.A. Rams, 8:15 p.m. Upper State Hawks. General manager Bob Ninety Six at Southside Christian THURSDAY, NOV. 22 Saluda at Buford Myers was scheduled to address Chicago at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. TRANSACTIONS North Central at Abbeville Washington at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Green’s punishment before the Batesburg-Leesville at Central TUESDAY Atlanta at New Orleans, 8:20 p.m. Lower State BASEBALL game. Mullins at Timberland SUNDAY, NOV. 25 American League In the closing seconds of Calhoun County at Barnwell KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Seattle at Carolina, 1 p.m. Bamberg-Ehrhardt at Gray Collegiate Michael Ynoa on a minor league contract. regulation during Monday’s 121- New England at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Whale Branch at Carvers Bay National League Jacksonville at Buffalo, 1 p.m. 116 overtime loss on the road to MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to terms with LHP San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. 1A Angel Perdomo on a minor league contract. the Clippers, Green secured a Oakland at Baltimore, 1 p.m. FOOTBALL Upper State N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. rebound and with Kevin Durant Ridge Spring-Monetta at Dixie National Football League Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. McBee at Blackville-Hilda ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed OL Justin Pugh on calling for the ball instead Arizona at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. Williston-Elko at Lamar injured reserve. Released S Eddie Pleasant. Pittsburgh at Denver, 4:25 p.m. dribbled the length of the court Whitmire at Wagener-Salley Released WR Montay Crockett from the practice Miami at Indianapolis, 4:25 p.m. squad. into traffic and lost control as the Lower State Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:20 p.m. Branchville at Baptist Hill BUFFALO BILLS — Released WR Terrelle Pryor. Signed Open: L.A. Rams, Kansas City Warriors failed to get a shot off. Green Sea-Floyds at C.E. Murray CB Denzel Rice to their practice squad. Hemingway at Bethune-Bowman MONDAY, NOV. 26 CINCINNATI BENGALS — Named Hue Jackson special Durant was shown on camera St. John’s at Lake View assistant to the head coach. Tennessee at Houston, 8:15 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed WR Steve Ishmael to visibly upset. The two got into it the practice squad. afterward, according to beat NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Activated DB Duke reporters on the scene. SCISA STATE PLAYOFFFS NBA STANDINGS Dawson. Released RB Kenjon Barner and LB 3A EASTERN CONFERENCE Nicholas Grigsby. Semifinals OAKLAND RAIDERS — Waived DE Kony Ealy. Waived LB James Cowser from the practice squad. From staff and wire reports THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 | B3

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AP FILE PHOTO Carolina running back C.J. Anderson (20) runs as Baltimore’s Patrick Ricard (42) defends in the second half of an October game between MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM the teams. The Panthers waived Anderson, who was a 1,000-yard South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley, center, looks for yardage during the Gamecocks’ 35-31 rusher in 2017 for the Denver Broncos, on Monday. loss to Florida on Saturday in Gainesville, Florida.

For South Carolina, a stunning loss to USC FROM PAGE B1 Chattanooga would turn an uneasy year Rivera: Anderson’s closer to a disaster. After Will Muschamp “If we go back and look at it, there are five took the 3-9 team he inherited to six wins in or six plays where a better block here, or a 2016 and nine victories in 2017, this season throw or catch or whatever it may be — a the Gamecocks rise seems to have stalled, little thing could have been the difference in barring a stunning win to break Clemson’s frustration over the game,” quarterback Jake Bentley said. four-game winning streak in the is-state Chattanooga provides a relief from the rivalry. grind of eight straight SEC games, only But Muschamp said he thinks the broken up by a bye week and an unexpected inconsistency is temporary. Players usually role led to release week off after the Sept. 15 game against listen better after a loss and he saw a lot of Marshall was canceled by Hurricane improvement at Tuesday’s morning practice. BY STEVE REED Payne will take over Florence. The Florida game was unusual for The Associated Press Anderson’s role as the No. 2 South Carolina has only lost twice to FCS Muschamp’s three years at South Carolina. back in Carolina. teams since 1990 — both times to The It was only his sixth loss in 23 games decided CHARLOTTE — Panthers Artis-Payne was a fifth- Citadel. Even with the 23-22 loss to the by seven points or fewer. coach Ron Rivera said C.J. round pick in 2015, but has Bulldogs in 2015, the Gamecocks have “We’ve been really good in one score Anderson’s frustration with played in just 25 games and averaged a 21-point win over their last dozen games. They understand those games are his smaller-than-expected role carried the ball only 99 times FCS opponents. going to come down to probably three or on offense contributed to the during his career for 422 yards The Mocs will have their own motivation. four for five plays in the fourth quarter,” team’s decision to release the with four touchdowns. At 6-4 and with their Southern Conference Muschamp said. “The interesting part of former 1,000-yard rusher Rivera believes Artis- season over, they are likely on the outside of that is you never know when they are going midway through the season. Payne, who has only been the 24-team FCS playoff bracket. But a win to come. We’ve got to come out on top in Rivera said he spoke active for two games this over South Carolina would be impossible for those situations.” recently to Anderson and season, has a similar skillset the playoff committee to ignore. Bentley said the key for South Carolina could sense the veteran to Anderson and can also And without a lot of pressure to win, this week is to quickly learn from the running back’s frustration come in and spell McCaffrey Chattanooga defensive lineman Isaiah Mack Florida mistakes, and not dwell on them, over not being more involved during games. Carolina also said they can have fun. and ignore the huge in-state rivalry game at in Carolina’s offense. signed veteran running back “It’s going to be a fun game. Just pin your the end of the month. Christian McCaffrey is the Travaris Cadet, a player ears back and let’s go play some ball. Try to ”Not only can we not look ahead, we can’t team’s starter and rarely Rivera views as similar in get an upset really,” Mack said. look behind,” Bentley said. leaves the field, playing in 96 style to McCaffrey as a percent of his team’s offensive backup plan. snaps — by far the most of Rivera called Artis-Payne “a any running back in the tough, hard-nosed young league. man” who has gone about his Most of Anderson’s reps role the right way in practice have come in a shared despite not seeing much backfield set with McCaffrey playing time. the Panthers called “Pony 21.” “He’s waited for his Anderson has carried the ball opportunity and earned this just 24 times and caught one opportunity, and hopefully pass this season. The limited when he gets his chance on role came just one season the football field he will take after Anderson ran for 1,007 advantage of it,” Rivera said. yards for the Broncos. Rivera said the Panthers “He’s a veteran guy who has offense evolved this year had a lot of success in this under first-year offensive league and was just looking coordinator Norv Turner, and for more opportunities,” that things began to focus Rivera said Tuesday, one day around McCaffrey as the after the Panthers released primary, if not exclusive, back Anderson. “You could feel” on offense — similar to how the frustration. Turner extensively used Rivera reiterated what LaDainian Tomlinson when general manager Marty he coached the San Diego Hurney said Monday — that Chargers. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Anderson did not ask to be McCaffrey’s expanded role Florida wide receiver C’yontai Lewis (80) reaches the ball across the goal line during the Gators’ released from the Panthers (6- isn’t a huge surprise. 35-31 victory over South Carolina on Saturday in Gainesville, Florida. 3), who visit the Lions on Rivera said before the Sunday after a 52-21 season that getting the shellacking at the hands of second-year back 25 to 30 the Steelers last week. touches per game would be Y’S TREE SERV Anderson tweeted Monday: “ideal,” although few could O BO ICE L “No love lost. Thank you have imagined that he’d leave P LC Carolina. Grind time.” the field as infrequently as he Rivera said Cameron Artis- has this season. 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AUTO RACING NASCAR great David Pearson dies at age of 83 BY JENNA FRYER limped his damaged car The Associated Press across the finish line. Pearson began on the short David Pearson, the tracks of the Carolinas, NASCAR pioneer known as graduated to NASCAR in 1960, “The Silver Fox” for his and his championships came cunning craft and a longtime in the only three seasons — rivalry with Richard Petty, 1966, 1968 and 1969 — in which has died. He was 83. he competed in the entire The Wood Brothers Racing NASCAR schedule. team said Pearson died Pearson won titles with the Monday night in Spartanburg, Cotton Owens and Holman- South Carolina, where he was Moody teams, then moved to born and lived most of his life. Wood Brothers Racing in the Details were not immediately 1970s to form one of the available. greatest partnerships in the Pearson was one of series’ history. Pearson won NASCAR’s first superstars 11 of 18 races driving the along with Petty, Bobby Woods’ iconic No. 21 Ford in Allison and Cale 1973. Yarborough, and they raced Pearson last raced in the all over the country as the Cup series in 1986 but didn’t cornerstone during officially retire until 1989, NASCAR’s period of slow when recurrent back growth beyond a regional problems forced the issue. racing series. Pearson was a “David Pearson’s 105 three-time Cup champion, NASCAR premier series his 105 career victories trail victories and his classic only Petty’s 200 on rivalry in the 1960s and ‘70s NASCAR’s all-time list, and with Richard Petty helped set he was inducted into the the stage for NASCAR’s second class of the NASCAR transformation into a Hall of Fame. mainstream sport with Pearson’s career paralleled national appeal,” said Petty’s and the two combined NASCAR Chairman and CEO for 63 finishes in which they Jim France. “When he finished first and second to AP FILE PHOTO retired, he had three each other. Pearson won 33 of Former NASCAR drivers Richard Petty, left, and David Pearson share a laugh in 2009. Pearson, known as championships — and the battles. the “Silver Fox,” died on Monday at age of 83. Pearson was a 3-time Cup champion and his 105 career millions of fans. The man “I have always been asked victories trail only Petty’s 200 on NASCAR’s all-time list. they called the “Silver Fox” who my toughest competitor was the gold standard for in my career was. The answer Hall of Fame driver who glued to his bumper on the to zip past Petty and snatch NASCAR excellence.” has always been David made me better. He pushed final lap. Pearson then let off the victory. Pearson is survived by three Pearson,” Petty said late me just as much as I pushed the gas slightly as Petty Two years later in the sons, Larry, Ricky and Eddie, Monday night. “David and I him on the track. We both dropped out of his wake, Petty Daytona 500, Pearson and all of whom have been battled each other for wins, became better for it.” pulled up alongside Pearson Petty collided near the finish involved in NASCAR racing. most of the time finishing Pearson beat Petty in the and passed him. With the line. Both cars slid into the His wife, Helen Ray, died in first or second to each other. 1974 Firecracker 500 at finish line in sight, Pearson grass, Petty was unable to 1991. Funeral arrangements It wasn’t a rivalry, but more Daytona International then used a slingshot pass out restart his engine and were not immediately mutual respect. David is a Speedway when Petty was of the high banked final turn Pearson got the win when he announced.

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like Lundy lined up deep for you. HONORS FROM PAGE B1 Lundy was able to return two of those punts for 48 yards, including a 34-yard “They were doing more to take things return that had some away from us than the first time, but we yardage taken off of his were still able to run and pass the ball total due to a block in the pretty well,” Lewis said. “Overall I think back against Sumter. the line did a good job as a whole.” “Melvin’s been a great Lewis certainly played his part, grading weapon for us all year, both out at 77 percent with two knockdown as a punt returner and a blocks. LUNDY kickoff returner,” Barnes Sumter head coach Mark Barnes was said. “It’s almost like he’s happy to see Lewis receive the honor. an offensive player because “He probably gets the least amount of of the way he can change field position. attention of our lineman,” Barnes said. “We And in high school football, field moved him over from defense last year, and position is very important.” he bought in to what we wanted him to do. Lundy is average 20.1 yards on 14 punt He’s a great team player. returns. While the Gamecocks have a “He’s what you look for in an offensive couple of different punt returns for lineman. He’s tough and he’s competitive.” which they try to set up blocking, Lundy DEFENSE said what he does revolves around one thing. DONTE COLEMAN “I look for a seam,” he said. “If I see a SUMTER seam, that’s it every time.” In the first meeting against the Vikings, OFFENSE Sumter held them to 104 yards of total offense to go along with the shutout. SEAN SWARINGER SCOTT’S BRANCH Linebacker Antonio Roach Jr. had a big night to lead the Scott’s Branch was shut defensive charge. out by Hemingway 34-0 in On Friday, SV had a new the first round of the 1A PHOTO PROVIDED quarterback in TJ Wise and a state playoffs on offense. Former Sumter High School standout Brandon Parker has steadily different look to its triple- That can’t be blamed on improved during his time at Francis Marion and is now winning option offense. Sumter limited Swaringer though. accolades like he did with the Gamecocks. COLEMAN Spring Valley to 165 yards of While shuffling back and offense and just one forth between quarterback to me,” Parker said. SWARINGER touchdown, and the man who and running back, Swaringer PARKER When asked if he worked on played a big role this time was Coleman. accounted for 200 yards in FROM PAGE B1 his 3-point shooting in the He had 13 total tackles, including eight offense. Swaringer rushed for 126 yards offseason, Parker simply solo stops, and one tackle for loss. on 22 carries and caught two passes for “(They taught me) how to replied, “Yes sir”, which “They switched things up from the first 35 yards as a running back. At set my goals and what I can do explains why he’s currently game,” said Coleman, who is a junior. quarterback, he completed 3 of 8 passes for the summer (to improve),” shooting an impressive 62 “They ran some plays from last year where for 39 yards. Parker said. “I have to make percent from downtown. they were trying to get away from Antonio. According to Eagles head coach Brian sure everyone is on the same Parker’s coaches have I just stepped up and did my job. Smith, Swaringer could have had many page (when playing) and focus helped him develop into the “I had my opportunities to make plays more yards passing. on being a great leader and on offensive threat he is today. than I did in the firs game.” “Every time we asked him to throw the my teammates.” “They’re pretty good; they let Making plays is not unusual for ball Sean put it where it needed to be,” Parker shot the ball well in me play basketball how I want Coleman. He leads Sumter in tackles with Smith said. “He could have easily had his first two games, shooting to play,” Parker said. “They 90. He has 10 tackles for loss, one another 100 to 200 yards, but 63 percent from the field and make me a better player.” interception and has forced two fumbles. unfortunately we dropped more than we going 10 for 17 from 3-point Parker is also appreciative “Donte’s had some really good games for caught. That’s the way it goes sometimes. range. In the loss to Catawba of those who have been by his us this year,” Barnes said. “He’s “He’s been steady for us all year, no College, he scored 19 points on side throughout his basketball aggressive, he’s at the point of attack. He matter what we ask him to do. It was no 7-of-14 shooting, and in the journey. has all of the qualities you want in a different on Friday.” win over Newberry College, “I’m thankful for my linebacker.” Swaringer started the year mainly as a he scored a career-high 34 teammates, coaches, family SPECIAL TEAMS running back, but saw more time at points on 12-of-16 shooting, and the upperclassmen I’ve quarterback as the season progressed. including 8-of-12 from beyond played with,” he said. MELVIN LUNDY “I really liked quarterback because I the arc. Parker looks to continue his SUMTER can have the ball in my hands and make He now leads the PBC in success when the Patriots host With a punter like Spring Valley’s Alex plays,” Swaringer said. “We had some scoring, field goals made and Methodist University for their Herrera, who is being recruited by South opportunities on Friday. We could move 3-pointers made. home opener on Thursday at 6 Carolina, averaging 41 yards on four the ball, but we had little mistakes that “I have a motor to win every p.m. at FMU’s Smith punts on Friday, it helps to have someone hurt us.” game and I let the game come University Center in Florence

Burns and Elouise Owens McLeod (Marie) and Jeff MARY LEE BOYKIN OBITUARIES Burns. McLeod (Jeanette); and two Mary Lee Boykin, 61, of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. sisters, Judy McLeod and Sumter, passed away on LAUREN BRADLEY JESSIE MAE MOSES Main St., Sumter, is in charge Jenny Grimsley (Bobby). Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at Emily Lauren Bradley, 34, BISHOPVILLE — Jessie of arrangements. Funeral services will be Palmetto Health Richland, wife of Timothy J. Bradley, Mae Moses, of 197 Presley held at 11 a.m. on Friday in Columbia. passed away on Sunday, Nov. Blvd., Garner, North STANLEY EARL PETERSON the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens The family is receiving 11, 2018, at the Carolina, formerly of MANNING — Stanley Earl Funeral Home chapel with friends at the home of her Medical Lynchburg, entered eternal Peterson, 59, husband of the Rev. Mitch Towery and daughter, Jessica Boykin, University of rest on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, Theresa Green Peterson, died the Rev. Donna Green 2455 Equinox Ave., Dalzell. South Carolina at her residence, following an on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at officiating. Burial will be at All arrangements and in Charleston. extended illness. Funeral Carolinas Hospital System, Pinewood Cemetery. professional services have Born on Nov. arrangements are incomplete Florence. Pallbearers will be Derrick been entrusted to 21, 1983, in and will be announced by He was born on Jan. 25, McLeod, Casey McLeod, Henryhand Funeral Home of Sumter, she was Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. 1959, in Manning, a son of Justin Turner, Derrick Kingstree, (843) 354-2292. BRADLEY a daughter of Main St., Bishopville. Bernice Dingle Peterson and Turner, John McKenzie and Marilyn Ross the late Charlie Peterson. Brandon McLeod. MAGGIE JOE Gause and the late David LOTTIE MAE LEE BRADLEY The family is receiving The family will receive BISHOPVILLE — Maggie Gause. Lauren loved and BISHOPVILLE — Lottie friends at the home of his friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Joe entered eternal rest on cherished every moment with Mae Lee Bradley, widow of sister, Debra Peterson Thursday at Elmore- Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at the her family. She had an Robert “Bob” Bradley, entered Anderson, 4488 Home Branch Cannon-Stephens Funeral Albert Einstein Hospital in overwhelming affection for all eternal rest on Monday, Nov. Road, Manning. Home and other times at the Bronx, New York. animals, especially horses, 12, 2018, at her residence, 415 These services have been home of Mr. and Mrs. Jason The family is receiving and loved to travel to the Gum St., Bishopville. entrusted to Samuels Funeral McLeod, 4255 Muriel St., relatives and friends at 1045 beach and mountains to camp. The family is receiving Home LLC of Manning. Sumter. Backswamp Road, Survivors include her friends and relatives at the Memorials may be made to Lynchburg. husband; mother; a brother, residence. FLOYD MCLEOD the American Heart Funeral arrangements are Justin Gause; two children, Funeral arrangements are Floyd McLeod, 71, widower Association, 4217 Park Place incomplete and will be Caitlin Bradley and Brady incomplete and will be of Brenda Turner McLeod Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060- announced by Wilson Funeral Fisher; two stepsons, T.J. announced by Wilson Funeral and Delores “Lois” Haithcock 9979. Home, 403 S. Main St., Bradley and Joshua Bradley; Home, 403 S. Main St., McLeod, passed away on Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Bishopville. father-in-law, Arthur Bradley; Bishopville. Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Funeral Home and sister-in-law, Tammy Coleman Palmetto Health Tuomey. Crematorium of Sumter is in MARVIN GOODMAN (Clay); a niece, Alison Coleman; PATRICIA S. BARBER Born on Aug. 16, 1947, in charge of the arrangements. LYNCHBURG — Marvin two nephews, Clay Coleman Jr. Patricia S. “Pat” Barber, 77, Pinewood, he was a son of the Goodman, 55, widower of and Aubrey Coleman; and widow of James Donald late John and Ida Griffin DOROTHY LEE F. BELTON Jacquetta Rose Goodman, uncles and aunts, John and “Don” Barber, died on Friday, McLeod. He was a member of BRONX, N.Y. — Dorothy died on Monday, Nov. 12, Jane Boney, and David and Nov. 9, 2018, at Palmetto New Start Community Lee Frazier Belton, 90, widow 2018, at Orlando Regional Darlene C. Ross. Health Baptist. Church of the Nazarene and of Willie Belton, died on Medical Center, Orlando, She was preceded in death Born on Nov. 9, 1941, in retired from Pilgrim’s Pride. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Florida. by her grandparents, Emily B. Auburn, New York, she was a Floyd enjoyed tractor pulling Calvary Hospital, Bronx. He was born on April 9, Gause, Arthur Fullard Gause, daughter of the late Vince and served as the chairman She was born on Oct. 25, 1963, in Sumter, a son of Ineta Mary Ross and E.W. Ross. Sutter and Stella “Kitty” for Lakeside Pullers. 1928, in Manning, a daughter Goodman and the late Jerry Funeral services will be Sutter Bunis. Survivors include two of the late Johnny Riggins Epps. held at 3 p.m. on Friday at Survivors include a son, children, Jason F. McLeod and Ethel Frazier White. Arrangements are Bethel Baptist Church with Jim Barber (Lorraine) of (Christina) and Erin McLeod Arrangements are incomplete. the Rev. Larry Fraser Sanford, North Carolina; and Burrows (Clint), both of incomplete. These services have been officiating. Burial will follow a grandson, Lee Barber of Sumter; four grandchildren, These services have been entrusted to Samuels at the church cemetery. Charlotte, North Carolina. Gabrielle, Ethan, Rhett and entrusted to Samuels Funeral Funeral Home LLC of Pallbearers will be T.J. The family will receive Paige; two brothers, Calvin Home LLC of Manning. Manning. Bradley, Joshua Bradley, Clay friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Coleman Jr., Aubrey Saturday at Elmore-Cannon- Coleman, Clay Coleman Sr. Stephens Funeral Home. and Taylor Brunson. Services will be private. The family will receive Memorials may be made to friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Lupus Foundation of Thursday at Elmore-Cannon- America, 2121 K St. NW, Suite Stephens Funeral Home and 200, Washington, DC 20037. other times at the home, 2295 Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Danny St., Sumter. Funeral Home and Memorials may be made to Crematorium of Sumter is in the American Cancer Society, charge of the arrangements. 950 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or to Bethel MAY B. MCMILLAN Pass the Turkey Baptist Church, 2401 Bethel May Burns McMillan, 84, Church Road, Sumter, SC widow of Joseph McMillan Jr., 204 & 208 BROAD STREET 29154. departed this life on Monday, Broadstone Manor Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Nov. 12, 2018, in Rock Hill. SUMTER, SC 29150 Funeral Home and She was born on Aug. 24, Antiques & Interiors THURSDAY - SATURDAY 10:00-5:00 Crematorium of Sumter is in 1934, in Florence, a daughter www.broadstonemanor.com 803.968.3086 charge of the arrangements. of the late W.M. Alexander B6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition. 803-774-12 We will be happy to change your ad if an error is made; however we are not responsible for errors after the fi rst run day. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the printing or omission of an advertisement.  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Dep. 803-983-5691 for an order making the appointment and required to appear and defend service of the United States of WALTER DEWAYNE HUGGINS, of said Guardian Ad Litem Nisi by answering the Complaint in this America, being a class designated as ANIMALS 5BR, 2.5BA house for rent or sale in absolute. foreclosure action on property John Doe; and any unknown minors Defendants. located at 1211 Haynesworth Mill Sumter. LR, Eat-in-kitchen, dining or persons under a disability being a LIS PENDENS Cir, Summerton, SC 29148, being room, Lg. den, hardwood floors, class designated as Richard Roe; IN THE INTEREST OF: designated in the County tax records carport & storage bldg. Call Stephen C. Smotts; Sharon Burr; and DUSTIN H. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an as TMS# 104-08-02-019-00, of which a Pets 803-464-1948 Patriot Village I Homeowners (DOB: 2012), action has been commenced by the copy is herewith served upon you, Association, Inc., A MINOR CHILD Plaintiff above named against the and to serve a copy of your Answer Mobile Home DEFENDANT(S). Angel fish, fresh water, silver & Defendant(s) above named for the on the subscribers at their offices, TO: JOSEPH MICHAEL BLACK, Rentals foreclosure of a certain mortgage black. $4, $5 & $7. Buy 5/Get one IN THE COURT OF 100 Executive Center Drive, Ste 201, THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED Free. Call between 3pm-7pm given by Josh D. Charles to Mortgage Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, COMMON PLEAS Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 803-452-6728. Scenic Lake South Carolina, 29202-3200, within YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED CASE NO. as nominee for Broker Solutions, thirty (30) days after the service and required to answer the 2 Br/2 ba, No pets, housing 2018-CP-43-02016 Inc. dba New American Funding, hereof, exclusive of the day of such accepted (1 child). 499-1500 Complaint in this matter, the SUMMONS dated April 11, 2018, recorded April service; except that the United original of which has been filed in /469-6978 betw. 9am-5pm AND NOTICES 12, 2018, in the office of the Clerk of States of America, if named, shall the office of the Clerk of Court for (181164.00015) Court/Register of Deeds for Sumter have sixty (60) days to answer after Sumter County, South Carolina, on MERCHANDISE Quiet Country! 4br/2ba Single County, in Book 1243, at Page 1658; the service hereof, exclusive of the the 16th day of August, 2018, a copy thereafter, said Mortgage was Wide. No indoor pets. Self care TO THE DEFENDANTS day of such service; and if you fail to of which will be delivered to you assigned to Broker Solutions, Inc., horse Bordering avail. Summerton ABOVE-NAMED: do so, judgment by default will be upon request; to serve a copy of your dba New American Funding by Call 203-233-3222 for more info. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED rendered against you for the relief answer to said Complaint upon the assignment instrument dated Firewood and required to appear and defend demanded in the Complaint. undersigned attorney for the October 18, 2018 and recorded by answering the Complaint in this Plaintiff at 5 Law Range, Post Office October 18, 2018 in Book 1249 at Commercial Rentals action, of which a copy is herewith TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN Box 1268, Sumter, South Carolina Page 2441.The description of the TONS & TONS of fire wood premium served upon you, and to serve a copy YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) 29151-1268, within thirty (30) days seasoned oak. U haul $50 per pick premises is as follows: UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF 1000 sq. ft. retail, former beauty of your Answer on the subscribers at following the date of service upon up load, delivered 1 cord $130. their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, AGE AND THE PERSON WITH you, exclusive of the day of such shop, McCrays Mill Rd. Call Bobby All that certain piece, parcel or lot of Suite 200, Columbia, Post Office Box WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES service; if you fail to answer said Collins Tree Service 803-499-2136 land, with the improvements Sisson at 803-464-2730. 2065, Columbia, South Carolina, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER Complaint within the time stated, thereon, lying, being and situate in 29202-2065, within thirty (30) days SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: Plaintiff will apply for judgment by For Sale the County of Sumter, State of South after the service hereof, exclusive of default against you for the relief or Trade Carolina, identified as Lot 21A of the day of such service; except that YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED demanded in the Complaint. REAL Patriot Village Subdivision, Phase I the United States of America, if AND NOTIFIED to apply for the and being more fully shown on a plat named, shall have sixty (60) days to appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem JONES SETH & JONES, LLP Golden Kernel Pecan Co. prepared by Louis White Tisdale, ESTATE answer after the service hereof, to represent said minor(s) within Richard T. Jones 1200 C Pocalla Rd 968-9432 RLS, dated November 13, 2002 and exclusive of the day of such service; thirty (30) days after the service of Attorney for Plaintiff We buy pecans, sell Pecan halves, recorded in the Office of the and if you fail to do so, judgment by this Summons upon you. If you fail to 5 Law Range Register of Deeds for Sumter County Chocolate & all flavors & Fruit cake default will be rendered against you do so, application for such Post Office Box 1268 in Plat Book 2004 at Page 308. mix. Gift Pkgs avail. M-F 9-5 Sat 9-1 Homes for Sale for the relief demanded in the appointment will be made by the Sumter, South Carolina 29151 Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Complaint. Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South (803) 773-8676 Evergreen Cemetery, Veterans Code of Laws of South Carolina. Carolina 10/26/18 For Sale by Owner! Save reality (1976, as amended) reference to said Garden, incl. 2 spaces, 2 vaults & YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE on half acre, plat is hereby made to the metes, NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS dual VA markers. Reasonable offers costs! 3BR/2BA DW that should you fail to Answer the bounds, courses and/or distances of furnished or unfurnished Fish Rd. foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL Call 843-340-2775 the property delineated thereon. Dalzell Call for info 803-512-0386 will move for a general Order of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Reference of this cause to the Summons and Complaint, of which This property is known as 40 Master-In-Equity or Special Referee the foregoing is a copy of the Land & Lots Minutemen Lane and is shown on for Sale Summons, were filed with the Clerk EMPLOYMENT For Sale: 1310 Salterstown 2.3ac. $7500 Help Wanted 441 & Oak Hill Rd $14,200 Call Full-Time 803-469-6274 Thanksgiving Deadlines The Sumter County FSA Office will TRANSPORTATION accept applications for a Part Time Program Technician position through CLASSIFIED IN-LINE ADVERTISING the close of business on November 16th, 2018. This position is for an office assistance to help administer Edition Deadline federal farm programs to producers Autos For Sale in Sumter County. . Must be able to Wed., November 21 Tues., November 20 at 11:30am utilize various types of computer For Sale: Rockwood 24ft 2000 Fri., November 23 Wed., November 21 at 11:30am systems to maintain producer data model RV $2750 Call 803-720-4129 and process automated program Sun., November 25 Fri., November 23 at 11:30am forms and other actions. The incumbent will work only when needed. Salary will depend on the PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE experience of the person selected, but no less than $12.74 per hour. Vacancy announcements and appli- The City of Manning Planning cations may be picked up at the Commission will meet on Monday, Sumter County FSA Office located in Have a Safe and the Beach Forest Subdivision at 1975 Castle Rock Drive Sumter SC November 19, 2018 at 6:30 P.M., City 29154. FSA is an Equal Employ- ment Opportunity Employer. Hall - Council Chamber (2nd Floor), Happy Thanksgiving! Wanted laborer with CDL license, 29 West Boyce Street to review the welding experience is a plus. Salary negotiable. For more info. call following: NO PROOF DEADLINES 803-494-9590. Deadline is 24 hours Property Mgt Company accepting Site Plan review for property located earlier if proof is required resumes for the position of "Property Manager" for their on Weingburg Drive, Tax Map# Business offi ce will be closed Sumter, SC property. Strong leadership and customer service 169-15-09-003-00, zoned General November 22, 2018. skills required. Tax Credit experi- We will reopen November 23. ence is a plus. Resumes can be Residential-2 (GR-2). submitted by email, [email protected] or fax, 910-435-8934. Documents related to the above matter

Full time sales position open, are available for public inspection at experience is a must in the auto industry. All inquiries call City Hall, 29 W. Boyce, Manning, S.C. 803-494-5900 36 W. Liberty Street • Sumter, SC 29150 during regular office hours. 803-774-1200 FT/PT Truck driver needed. Call 803-720-4129 Retirees welcome! THE SUMTER ITEM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 | C1

Call Rhonda Barrick at: (803) 774-1264 | E-mail: [email protected] Roast Turkey for a Crowd

BY AMERICA'S TEST KITCHENis abird can be thing tricky, and turning of beauty prepare in a real home kitchen. We tered lemon added bright, clean fla- the bird in the oven (our usual chose a Butterball turkey, which has vor. nless you have access to mul- already been brined for juicy flavor (a After roasting, we allowed the tur- method for evenly cooked meat) tiple ovens, only a very large kosher bird, which has been salted, key to rest so the juices could redis- can be tricky. works well, too). tribute. If you are reluctant to rotate Uturkey will do when you've A combination of high and low heat the turkey, skip the step of lining the got a crowd coming to dinner. We wanted the Norman Rockwell produced a tender, juicy bird with V-rack with foil and roast the bird picture of perfection: a crisp, mahog- deeply browned skin. We boosted the breast side up for the full time. Serve But finding a container large any skin wrapped around tender, savory flavor with the addition of with Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy (rec- enough to brine a gargantuan moist meat. And it had to be easy to onion, carrot and celery, and a quar- ipe follows).

ROAST TURKEY FOR A CROWD frantically cobbled together once the bird emerges from the lic together in large roasting pan, and spray with vegetable oil oven. spray. Roast, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 1 1/2 to Servings: 20-24 Our make-ahead gravy relieves some of the stress of holi- 1 3/4 hours. Start to finish: 3 hours 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes for rest- day hosting and even boasts bigger turkey flavor than your Transfer contents of roasting pan to Dutch oven. Add broth, ing) typical gravy recipe. Good gravy comes from good stock, so wine and thyme sprigs and bring to boil, skimming as need- 3 onions, chopped coarse we started by roasting turkey parts with chopped carrots, cel- ed. Reduce to gentle simmer, and cook until broth is brown 3 carrots, chopped coarse ery, onions and garlic. and flavorful and measures about 8 cups when strained, 3 celery ribs, chopped coarse Once the meat was deeply browned and the vegetables about 1 1/2 hours. Strain broth through fine-mesh strainer 1 lemon, quartered caramelized, we transferred everything to a Dutch oven. into large container, pressing on solids to extract as much liq- 2 sprigs fresh thyme Chicken broth and white wine plus some sprigs of thyme uid as possible; discard solids. 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted promised flavorful, savory complexity. Let strained turkey broth settle (if necessary), then spoon 1 (18- to 22-pound) turkey, neck and giblets removed and Following a lengthy simmer, we strained out the solids and off, and reserve 1/2 cup of fat that has risen to top (add butter reserved for gravy, if desired proceeded with our gravy making (though the stock can be as needed if short on turkey fat). Heat fat in Dutch oven over 1 cup water, plus more as needed refrigerated or frozen for later use). We used the stock's fat to medium-high heat until bubbling. Whisk in flour and cook, 1 teaspoon salt build a roux, browning a cup of flour in the heated fat before whisking constantly, until well browned, 3 to 7 minutes. 1 teaspoon pepper whisking in the stock. Slowly whisk in turkey broth, and bring to boil. Reduce to Adjust oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 425 F. The finished gravy boasted all the body of a traditional simmer, and cook until gravy is very thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Line large V-rack with heavy-duty foil and poke several holes preparation, but it was ready with time to spare and offered Add defatted drippings, if using, to taste, then season with in foil. Set V-rack in large roasting pan, and spray foil with veg- incredible meaty depth. If you wish to make this gravy at the salt and pepper to taste, and serve. etable oil spray. same time as your turkey, you may add the giblets and neck Nutrition information per serving of turkey: 567 calories; 287 calories from Toss half of onions, carrots, celery, lemon and thyme with 1 along with the thighs or wings. Discard the strong-tasting fat; 32 g fat (10 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 215 mg cholesterol; 500 mg sodi- tablespoon melted butter in medium bowl, and place inside liver before using the giblets. um; 3 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 66 g protein. turkey. Tie legs together with kitchen twine, and tuck wings For more flavor, after roasting the turkey, skim the drip- Nutrition information per serving of gravy: 92 calories; 39 calories behind back. Scatter remaining vegetables into roasting pan. pings from the pan and slowly add them to the gravy (tasting from fat; 4 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 4 mg cholesterol; 69 mg Pour 1 cup water over vegetable mixture. Brush turkey as you go so the gravy does not become overly salty). sodium; 7 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 2 g protein. breast with 2 tablespoons melted butter, then sprinkle with Makes about 2 quarts half of salt and half of pepper. Place turkey, breast side down, For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, on V-rack. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, Start to finish: 4 hours 30 minutes visit www.americastestkitchen.com. Find more recipes like Roast Tur- key for a Crowd in "ATB Holiday Entertaining." and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. 6 turkey thighs, trimmed, or 9 wings, separated at the joints Roast turkey for 1 hour. Remove pan from oven; baste with Reserved turkey giblets and neck, optional America's Test Kitchen provided this article to The Associated Press. juices from pan. Using dish towel or 2 large wads of paper 2 medium carrots, chopped coarse towels, rotate turkey breast side up. If liquid in pan has totally 2 medium celery ribs, chopped coarse evaporated, add another 1/2 cup water. Lower oven tempera- 2 medium onions, chopped coarse ture to 325 degrees. Return turkey to oven, and continue to 1 head garlic, halved roast until breast registers 160 F and thighs register 175 F, Vegetable oil spray about 2 hours longer. 10 cups chicken broth, plus extra as needed Remove turkey from oven. Gently tip turkey up so that any 2 cups dry white wine accumulated juices in cavity run into roasting pan. Transfer 12 sprigs fresh thyme turkey to carving board. Let rest, uncovered, for 35 to 40 min- Unsalted butter, as needed utes. Carve turkey and serve. 1 cup all-purpose flour Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Salt and pepper You can't serve turkey without gravy (and if you ask us, the Defatted turkey drippings, optional same goes for mashed potatoes and stuffing, too), but this Adjust oven rack to middle position, and heat oven to 450 key part of any holiday feast is often left to the last minute, F. Toss thighs; giblets, if using; carrots; celery; onions; and gar- C2 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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This season, Scratch mushy stuffing and make cornbread try pumpkin BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN Cornbread and sausage stuffing is a compelling alter- native to the usual bread-based dish. But the recipes we tried all called for store-bought cornbread, which had a jelly roll cake fluffy texture that resulted in mushy stuffing. We’d have to make the cornbread from scratch. BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN We began with our favorite cornbread recipe: Com- bine cornmeal with flour, leavener, salt and sugar Perhaps the most famous holiday cake is the (which we omitted) before whisking in eggs, buttermilk, Yule Log, which, for good reason, gets trotted milk and melted butter. out every holiday season. There’s much to be Because our dressing would offer tons of flavor, we de- said for this classic, but we wanted to develop a cided to eliminate the buttermilk and replace the butter unique variation for the holidays with a pump- with vegetable oil; tasters couldn’t tell the difference. We kin jelly roll cake encasing a simple filling. cubed the cornbread and, while it worked fine to let it We initially thought incorporating pumpkin stale overnight, we found we could achieve the same re- puree into a flexible sponge cake recipe would sults more quickly by drying it out in a low oven. weigh down the batter, but happily we were To increase richness, we added extra sausage, doubled wrong. Each additional 1/4 cup of puree we in- the eggs to four and replaced 1 cup of the chicken broth troduced did not make the cake heavier; instead, with half-and-half. We also drizzled melted butter over the puree improved the cake’s flavor, gave it a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the dressing before baking it, which helped crisp the top. moist texture and made it more flexible. Homemade cornbread dressing isn’t mushy like some Instead of oven drying in step 3, you can let the cut corn- Cream cheese frosting seemed like a natural stuffings can be. bread stale overnight at room temperature. filling, but it made our cake too dense to roll. We tweaked the ingredient proportions to light- en the texture and then considered whether HOMEMADE CORNBREAD 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper towel —lined plate. Pour off all but 2 the order in which the ingredients were being For the cornbread: Adjust oven tablespoons fat left in pan. Add on- mixed together mattered. DRESSING racks to upper-middle and lower- ions, celery and 2 tablespoons butter The answer was yes: The batches in which the middle positions, and heat oven to to fat in pan and cook over medium- butter was blended with the sugar before we Servings: 10-12 375 F. Grease and flour 13-by-9-inch high heat until vegetables soften, added the cream cheese were far lighter because Start to finish: 3 hours (Active time: the creamed butter aerated the mix, making it 55 minutes, plus 2 hours to cool) baking pan. Whisk milk, oil and eggs about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, sage the perfect filling for this festive cake. Cornbread: together in bowl. and thyme and cook until fragrant, 2 2/3 cups milk In large bowl, combine cornmeal, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth, re- 1/2 cup vegetable oil flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk move from heat, and let cool for 5 PUMPKIN ROLL 4 large eggs in milk mixture until smooth. Pour minutes. 2 cups (10 ounces) cornmeal batter into prepared pan, and bake In large bowl, whisk half-and-half, Servings: 8-10 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour on lower rack until golden and tooth- eggs, salt and cayenne together. Start to finish: 3 hours 4 teaspoons baking powder pick inserted in center comes out Slowly whisk in warm broth mixture Cake: 1 teaspoon salt clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in until incorporated. Gently fold in 1 cup (4 ounces) cake flour, sifted Dressing: pan on wire rack, about 2 hours. dried cornbread and sausage. Let 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage Reduce oven to 250 F. Cut corn- mixture sit, tossing occasionally, until 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 onions, chopped fine bread into 1-inch squares. Divide cornbread is saturated, about 20 min- 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 celery ribs, chopped fine cornbread between 2 rimmed baking utes. 5 large eggs 6 tablespoons unsalted butter sheets and bake, stirring occasionally, Heat oven to 375 F. Grease 13-by-9- 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar 4 garlic cloves, minced until dry, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let inch baking pan. Transfer cornbread 1 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon ground sage cornbread cool completely on sheets, mixture to prepared pan. Melt re- Filling: 1 teaspoon dried thyme about 30 minutes. maining 4 tablespoons butter and 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still 3 1/2 cups chicken broth For the dressing: Cook sausage in drizzle evenly over top. Bake on cool 1 cup half-and-half 12-inch nonstick skillet over medi- upper rack until top is golden brown 2 cups (8 ounces) confectioners’ sugar 4 large eggs um-high heat until no longer pink, and crisp, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces and 1/2 teaspoon salt about 5 minutes; transfer to paper for 15 minutes and serve. softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 8 Spiced Pecans (recipe follows) Confectioners’ sugar Bowls of grape and cranberry For the cake: Adjust oven rack to middle posi- crisp could be your new tion and heat oven to 350 F. Grease 18-by-13-inch favorite Thanksgiving menu rimmed baking sheet, line with parchment paper, addition. This dish is from a and grease parchment. Whisk flour, pie spice, recipe by Sara Moulton. baking soda and salt together in bowl; set aside. Using stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat eggs THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and sugar on medium-high speed until pale yel- low and thick, 6 to 10 minutes. Add pumpkin, re- duce speed to low, and beat until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Fold in flour mixture until combined. Transfer batter to prepared sheet, and spread into even layer. Bake until cake is firm and springs back when touched, about 15 minutes. Lay clean sheet of parchment on counter, and Serve Grape and Cranberry Crisp at Thanksgiving dust with confectioners’ sugar. Immediately run thin knife around edge of BY SARA MOULTON baking sheet to loosen cake, then flip hot cake The Associated Press GRAPE AND CRANBERRY of the orange juice. Cover and out onto prepared parchment sheet, discarding CRISP bring the mixture to a boil. Stir, re- For many of us, the menu for parchment attached to cake. Starting from short Start to finish: 40 minutes duce it to a simmer, and cook, par- Thanksgiving is etched in stone. side, roll cake and bottom parchment snugly into Servings: 6 to 8 tially covered, until the grapes are We eat the same dishes every year log. Let cake cool, seam side down, for 1 hour. 3 cups seedless red or green very tender and start to burst, because we love every one of them. grapes or a mix about 10 minutes. In a bowl, whisk For the filling: Using clean, dry bowl and pad- But what about switching it up a dle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medi- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam or together the cornstarch, lemon little by swapping in a Grape and currant jelly or apricot jam juice and remaining tablespoon or- um-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 min- Cranberry Crisp for the more tra- utes. Add cream cheese, 1 piece at a time, beat- 3 tablespoons orange juice, ange juice. Add the mixture to the ditional apple, pumpkin or pecan divided grapes, in a stream, whisking, and ing thoroughly after each addition, about 1 min- pie? 1 tablespoon cornstarch bring to a boil. Boil for 20 seconds, ute. Add vanilla and mix until no lumps remain, This recipe is almost wantonly 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice stir in the cranberries, and pour the about 30 seconds. customizable. Gently unroll cake. Spread filling evenly over 1/3 cup dried cranberries mixture into an 8- to 9-inch deep- What kind of grape to use? Any dish pie plate. cake, leaving 1-inch border along edges. Reroll seedless grape of any color will 1/4 cup all-purpose flour In another medium bowl, stir to- cake gently but snugly around filling, leaving do. Don’t like pistachios? Roll in- 1 tablespoon packed light brown gether the flour, sugar and salt. parchment behind as you roll. Wrap cake firmly in stead with one of your favorites, sugar Add the butter and blend it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or including walnuts, pecans and al- 1/8 teaspoon table salt up to 2 days. Trim ends of cake, transfer cake to monds. Not a fan of dried cran- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, using your hands, until the butter platter, dust with confectioners’ sugar and gar- berries? Dried cherries, apricots cut into pieces is broken into small pieces the size nish with Spiced Pecans. Serve. (Cake can be or even raisins will do nicely. Al- 1/2 cup rolled oats of peas. Stir in the oats and pista- wrapped loosely in plastic and kept at room tem- lergic to gluten? Replace this rec- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios, chios, and sprinkle the mixture perature for up to 8 hours before serving.) ipe’s flour with one of the gluten- almonds or walnuts evenly over the grape filling. Bake Vanilla ice cream in the center until the crust is gold- Nutrition information per serving: 453 calories; 181 calories free brands available at most su- from fat; 20 g fat (11 g saturated; 1 g trans fats); 157 mg cho- permarkets. Preheat oven to 375 F. en, about 20 minutes. Let cool for lesterol; 182 mg sodium; 64 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 50 g Finally, you’re welcome to sub- In a medium saucepan, combine 5 minutes and then serve with the sugar; 6 g protein. stitute any of the jams or jellies the grapes, jam and 2 tablespoons ice cream. now sitting in your refrigerator.