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NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING FOR THE 41ST PRESIDENT Visitors honor Bush for military victory, rights for the disabled BY CALVIN WOODWARD, LAURIE KELLMAN and ASHRAF KHALIL The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Soldiers, people in wheel- chairs and long lines of other Americans filed through the hushed Capitol Rotunda on Tues- day to view George H.W. Bush’s casket and re- member a president whose legacy included military victory half a world away and a land- mark law affirming the rights of the disabled. Sully, Bush’s service dog, came by, too. People filed into the Capitol throughout the chilly, overcast day to pay respects to the 41st Visitors file past the flag-draped casket of president, a son and father of privilege now former President George H.W. Bush as he celebrated by everyday citizens for his common lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda in courtesies and depth of experience. Washington on Tuesday. “He was so qualified, and I think he was just a decent man,” said Sharon Terry, touring LEFT: Sully, Bush’s service dog, pays his Washington with friends from an Indianapolis respects to President Bush on Tuesday. garden club. Said her friend Sue Miller, also in line for the viewing: “I actually think I under- PHOTOS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS estimated him when he was in office. My opin- ion of him went up seeing how he conducted himself as a statesman afterward.” The CIA, too, honored Bush, the only spy chief to become president, as three agency di- rectors past and present joined the public in

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YOUR IMPACT Manufacturer to create Fireside Fund vital for BY THE NUMBERS mom of sick daughters $100 25 jobs in Lee County Total combined anonymous BY ADRIENNE SARVIS contract with a large agricul- Sumter Item’s annual fundraiser for Sumter this week [email protected] tural builder, according to a ministry helps with heating bills for community news release. $6,890 Agtruss Inc., a leading man- To meet growing demand, BY ADRIENNE SARVIS ufacturer of agricultural the company will build anoth- Total this week trusses for the poultry and er 100-foot production line [email protected] livestock industries, is ex- with additional production “We are so grateful for the $9,825 panding its Lee County opera- equipment. Fireside Fund,” Sumter Unit- tions in a $2.8 million invest- “We appreciate the support ed Ministries Executive Direc- Total this year ment, creating 25 new jobs. of South Carolina and The- tor Mark Champagne said, Since its establishment in LINK Economic Development “and I know a client we will $48,601.18 1995, Agtruss has added resi- Alliance for all the help they call Gloria who would echo.” Fund, a wintertime fundrais- dential businesses to its port- have provided,” said Larry Gloria is a mother separat- er that funnels money to Total last year folio and now sells trusses to Earls, owner of Agtruss Inc. ed from her husband who SUM so it can help the in- several building suppliers in- “We are looking forward to cares for four children, two of creased amount of people cluding local and national re- working with them to make them grandchildren, he said. who need heating assistance $1,593,172.25 tailers. our future expansion plans She is now the most recent in cold months. Total since 1969 The newest planned expan- possible.” person to benefit from The sion is a result of the compa- Sumter Item’s annual Fireside SEE FIRESIDE, PAGE A8 ny procuring a high-volume SEE JOBS, PAGE A7

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BY KAYLA ROBINS to have a 20-year land use vision and back and opinion. open-ended comments were given [email protected] actionable plan, and they are re- "The outcomes of this public plan- that included both compliments and quired to review and update it every ning process will direct and guide fu- criticisms of the Sumter community. Those who want to have their voice so often. Currently, the plan looks ture growth, development and Thursday's meeting will include a heard when the city and county plan through 2030. change in both the city and county," review of the survey results, which for what Sumter will be like in 20 The 2040 plan will determine what the city says on its website. came out at the beginning of Novem- years are encouraged to attend a Sumter County and all of its differ- This is the second major step in ber, and the beginning of a discus- meeting on Thursday. ent areas should look like and in- the process. sion on priority issues. Those com- An official kick-off meeting for the clude in the future, from where com- A community survey was open munity-wide discussions will later Sumter 2040 Comprehensive Plan mercial, residential and industrial from September to October that include focus groups and follow-up Update will be held Thursday from 5 districts should be to what environ- asked 14 questions about what resi- surveys. to 7 p.m. at Central Carolina Techni- mental and quality-of-life amenities dents like, dislike, value and would For more information, call Sumter cal College's Health Sciences Center, should be prioritized. like to see about and in Sumter. City-County Planning Department at 133 S. Main St., in the Iris Room. Part of the process in updating the Overall, 1,207 multiple-choice re- (803) 774-1660 or go to https://www. Municipalities are required by law plan is to incorporate public feed- sponses were submitted, and 2,947 sumter2040.com.

Business news Patriot Hall hosts 1-stop shopping Brick-and-mortar Saturday event also has Santa Claus, art and music retailers merge BY IVY MOORE Chestnut Elephant, Poppy Clips, Special to The Sumter Item Wasabi Blades and Emporium, Stu- sales with online dio 1153, Manning Emporium and The second-annual Christmas at Ever Bloom Paper Flowers. Busiest shopping days remain Patriot Hall starts with a visit from An integral part of Christmas at Santa and “shopping, shopping, Patriot Hall is the Sumter Artists BY BRUCE MILLS shopping,” according to Melanie Col- Guild Holiday Mart. Organizer [email protected] clough, executive director of the Laura Cardello said the mart, now Sumter County Cultural Commis- in its 10th year, is “bigger than ever. Will Black Friday sales bonanzas at tradi- sion, which sponsors the event. We’ve got 22 artists, all members of tional brick-and-mortar retail stores fade The all-day Christmas party will the guild” comprising local artists. away now with the continual growth in run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday “It’s a great opportunity to get origi- smartphones? and will fill the auditorium and the nal, one-of-a-kind gifts or pick up a When looking at national retail sales data Sumter County Gallery of Art. unique piece of art for yourself.” from recent weeks, online sales have been “Santa will be at Parks and Recre- She said Christmas ornaments through the roof. Cyber Monday, which ation,” adjacent to Patriot Hall, “hav- PHOTO PROVIDED made of copper and felt and pottery, was on Nov. 26 and is typically the Monday ing breakfast with children from 8 to Santa Claus will again visit with chil- paintings, angel ornaments, wooden after Thanksgiving each year to continue 10 a.m.,” Colclough said, “then he’ll dren and pose for photos with them pens and rolling pins, stained glass the Black Friday shopping trend, set a re- walk over to the Patriot Hall audito- and their families during Christmas at ornaments, Christmas cards and cord as the largest U.S. online shopping day rium to read to the children from Patriot Hall on Saturday. many other works of art will be of- of all time, hitting $7.9 billion, according to about 10:30 to 11 a.m. He’ll be avail- fered by guild members Curtis Phil- Adobe Analytics. able for people to take pictures with lery. Whatever people buy they can lips, J Michael McGuirt, Mark John- But, according to many observers, it’s him from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.” get wrapped on the spot, too. YWCA son, Rhonda Simons, Genevieve best to see Black Friday and Cyber Monday There will be music all day in the members will provide gift wrapping Rath, Jim Wade, Laura Cardello, De- merging into one big shopping event. auditorium, she said. Among the in exchange for a donation.” nise Greer, Julie Watts, Erin and Matthew Shay, president of the National performers will be Sumter High Some of the vendors will be selling Mark Duffie, Don and Carole Car- Retail Federation, told CNN on Black Fri- School Chamber Orchestra and food items, Colclough said. Among berry, Truman Duggins, Connie day that traditional retailers are finding choir. those selling gift items in Patriot Brennan, Marie Grady, Shima Patel, success with various strategies. Mainly, Colclough said, visitors to Hall are Monkey N' Around, Global Terry Newman, Alana Bergstrom “You see the brick-and-mortar retailers the event will be able to do some Accessories, Paparazzi, Pink Zebra, and Myra Barton. are doing ‘buy online and pickup at store’ Christmas shopping, starting at 10 Purely, Mrs. J's. Cheesecake, Private “We’re excited to have our 2019 or ‘buy-in-store and deliver at home’; so, a.m. Eyes Designs, Silk & Sawdust, Gram- Sumter Artists Guild calendars on they are using digital strategies to serve “It’s a one-stop shopping opportu- ma Darla's Shop, HK Designs, South- sale, too,” Cardello said. “It has pho- customers who want to be served,” Shay nity,” she said. “We’ll have around 50 ern Girls Boutique, 5 Pennies Place, tos of artwork by our members.” said. vendors, including the Sumter Art- Man Made Afghans, Bessie Sweet For information, visit www.patrio- Adobe Analytics confirmed in a report ists Guild’s Holiday Mart in the gal- Delights, Monica's 1 of a Kind, the thallsc.org, or call (803) 436-2260. that more customers are going to stores to get items they initially bought online. It's all a sign that retailers are merging online business with their physical stores even as fewer people travel to those stores Man, woman arrested on drug, other charges on Black Friday, according to CBS News. Walmart, Target and Kohl's are among BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Sumter County Sheriff white box containing sus- possession of a firearm major retailers that are expanding the [email protected] Anthony Dennis. “We ob- pected marijuana; a black by a convicted felon. number of stores where shoppers can pick tained a search warrant 9mm Glock 19 handgun Both White and Scott up online orders. A man and woman were and, as a re- with loaded are being held at Sum- Shopper Trak, which tracks Black Friday arrested on drug and sult, both magazine; a ter-Lee Regional Deten- foot traffic, reported there was a 1.7 percent other charges after county Miss White black digital tion Center. decline in traffic this year from 2017. But authorities executed a and another scale along “The residents of the retail research firm predicts that seven search warrant at a Broad defendant, with suspect- Sumter are a little bit of the season's 10 busiest in-person shop- Street motel on Nov. 28. Scott Rayes- ed marijuana; safer today because ping days are still to come, aided by the fact Gabrielle E. White, 21, hun Clink- a red straw these drugs — and indi- there are four Saturdays in December be- of 39 Barnette Drive in scale, were CLINKSCALE WHITE with residue; viduals — are off of our fore Christmas this year and five Saturdays Sumter, and Scott R. taken into and miscella- streets,” Dennis said. “I this month. Clinkscale, 34, of 203 Mira- custody." neous papers with both want to commend our The seven projected busiest shopping cle Mile Drive in Ander- During the search, dep- phone numbers and cur- officers for their dili- days remaining are Saturday, Dec. 22, son, each face three charg- uties seized: a clear plastic rency written on it. gence in carrying out known as Super Saturday because it’s the es after suspected meth- bag containing $35 in cash White is charged with this search and ulti- Saturday before Christmas; Saturday, Dec. amphetamine, heroin, and 78.2 grams of suspect- possession of a stolen ve- mately the two arrests, 15; Sunday, Dec. 23; this Saturday; Friday, marijuana, scales and a ed methamphetamine; hicle, trafficking metham- without incident.” Dec. 21; Wednesday, Dec. 26; and the Satur- firearm were found in suspected heroin wrapped phetamine and possession “The war on drugs is day after Christmas, Dec. 29. their motel room. in money found in White's of a weapon during a vio- far from being over,” he Shopper Trak makes its projections using “An officer spotted Miss bra; a red bag containing lent crime; and Clinkscale said. “But we’re going to previous years’ data. White going into the room $581 in cash and suspected is charged with trafficking work just as hard as the The next time there will be four Satur- and knew she was wanted marijuana; two cell- methamphetamines, pos- drug dealers to prevent days on the December calendar before by the Sumter County phones; Buprenorphine session of a weapon dur- any of these drugs from Christmas will be 2022. Sheriff’s Office,” said pills, a Schedule III drug; a ing a violent crime and reaching our streets.”

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This screen grab from a video McLeod Health opens clinic in Sumter shows a white male being sought in the alleged rob- to treat work-related illnesses, injuries bery of Marathon Gas Station in FROM STAFF REPORTS will provide companies tion is also accepted. Manning. McLeod Health has with the following occupa- Care will be provided by opened an on-site health tional health services: Vonny Clanton, family PHOTO PROVIDED clinic in McLeod Medical work-related injury/ill- nurse practitioner. Clan- Park Sumter, 540 Physi- ness treatment, onsite ton obtained her Master cians Lane. X-ray and EKG services, of Science in Nursing McLeod Occupational DOT certified exams and from the University of Health Sumter is designed physicals, comprehensive Cincinnati in Ohio and to manage and treat em- drug and alcohol testing has experience in family ployees with injuries or programs, spirometry test- practice, emergency de- White male sought in alleged work-related illnesses, ing, firefighter physicals, partment care, urgent according to a news re- flu shots and wellness pro- care and trauma center lease. grams including screen- care. Stuart Sandler will armed robbery of gas station "We are excited about ings and disease care man- serve as the medical direc- the opening of the McLeod agement, flu shots, immu- tor. BY SHARRON HALEY face down on the counter be- Occupational Health Sum- nizations and vaccinations To contact McLeod Oc- Special to The Sumter Item side the cash register. The man ter Clinic,” Octavia Wil- and pre-employment phys- cupational Health Sumter, then took the cash out of the liams-Blake, vice presi- icals. Workers compensa- call (803) 848-8120. MANNING — A lone male is register’s drawer and fled to- dent of workplace safe- being sought for the alleged ward S.C. 261 in the direction ty for McLeod Health, armed robbery of Marathon of Interstate 95. said in the release. "We Gas Station, 3345 Paxville The armed man was last are truly dedicated to Cash in a FLASH! We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins Highway, at 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 1, seen wearing gray sweat pants, providing the best & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, according to Clarendon Coun- a black hoodie with a shirt un- health care options for Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates ty Sheriff’s Office. derneath it with something red local industries and The sheriff’s office said a on it and black tennis shoes their employees. We Lafayette Gold white male with a distinctive with white bottoms. believe this clinic will and Silver Exchange nose and wearing a black Anyone with information on prove beneficial to the Inside Vestco Properties mask covering his face entered the robbery is asked to call well-being of this ar- 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 the store brandishing a black Clarendon County Sheriff’s ea’s work force.” (inside Coca-Cola Building) Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM handgun. The man forced the Office at (803) 435-4414 or McLeod Occupation- store’s clerk onto his knees CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME- al Health Sumter, 803-773-8022 and made the employee put his SC. which opened Monday,

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BY SHARRON HALEY bution of crack cocaine cy to distribute marijuana; school or park; mile of a school or park and Special to The Sumter Item within a half-mile of a Curtis Lawson, 31, of Sum- Jacuba Green, 38, of Sum- three counts of conspiracy school or park, distribution merton, who was arrested merton, who was arrested to distribute marijuana; MANNING — Twenty-one of methamphetamine-first on two counts of distribu- on two counts of distribu- Alonzo Richburg, 57, of Clarendon County residents offense and distribution of tion of crack cocaine-second tion of crack cocaine-third Manning, who was arrested were arrested on Nov. 29 fol- methamphetamine within a offense; offense and two counts of on single counts of distribu- lowing a yearlong investiga- half-mile of a school or And, Toroney Tindal, 30, of distribution of crack co- tion of crack cocaine-first tion into illegal drug activi- park; Summerton, who was ar- caine within a half-mile of a offense, distribution of ty throughout the county. Jamari Canty, 19, of Man- rested on one count of dis- school or park; crack cocaine within a half- “We’ve been working for ning, who was arrested on tribution of crack cocaine- Denise Miller, 33, of Man- mile of a school or park and months on this,” said Clar- three counts of distribution second offense. ning, who was arrested on conspiracy to distribute endon County Sheriff Tim of marijuana; Those individuals arrested one count of distribution of crack cocaine; Baxley. “When people make Mantson Epps, 40, of Man- and who remain behind bars crack cocaine-first offense, And Keith Sumpter, 43, of complaints about drug activ- ning, who was arrested on include: one count of distribution of Manning, who was arrested ity, they may not see any- three counts of distribution Bobby Butler, 63, of Alcolu, crack cocaine within a half- on three counts of distribu- thing right away, but we of crack cocaine, three who was arrested on three mile of a school or park; tion of crack cocaine-first begin following up on their counts of distribution of counts of distribution of four counts of distribution offense and three counts of information and working on crack cocaine within a half- crack cocaine-first offense of marijuana-first offense, distribution of crack co- it. It may take awhile, but mile of a school or park and and three counts of distri- four counts of distribution caine within a half-mile of a we’re definitely working on one count of possession of bution of crack cocaine of marijuana within a half- school or park. it.” crack cocaine-second of- within a half-mile of a The yearlong investigation fense; school or park; that yielded 34 suspected Terrell Gibbs, 27, of Man- Saul Butler, 48, of New drug dealers and 138 arrest ning, who was arrested on Zion, who was arrested on warrants was led by the single counts of distribution one count of distribution of Clarendon County/Manning of marijuana-first offense, crack cocaine-first offense; CONFIDENCE Police Department Narcot- distribution of marijuana Tyrone Cubbage, 58, of ics Unit with assistance within a half-mile of a Manning, who was arrested Building confi dence in everything we say from the Williamsburg school or park and conspira- on single counts of distribu- and do - Thomas Sumter students are County and Sumter County cy to distribute marijuana; tion of crack cocaine-third academically challenged, whether it is fi rst Sheriff’s Office and South Jerel Hardy, 23, of Man- offense and distribution of Carolina Law Enforcement ning, who was arrested on crack cocaine within a half- grade math, calculus, or Dual Enrollment Math. Division. single counts of distribution mile of a school or park; The 21 arrests on Nov. 29 of marijuana-first offense, Kerry Doughty, 20, of Man- Add to your faith, virtue; and to virtue, were made by the Narcotics distribution within a half- ning, who was arrested on knowledge. -2 Peter 1:5 Unit along with members of mile of a school or park and single counts of distribution the Clarendon County Sher- conspiracy to distribute of methamphetamine-first iff’s Office, Manning Police marijuana; offense, distribution of Department and the South Ricky Hicks, 47, of Man- methamphetamine within a Carolina Department of ning, who was arrested on half-mile of a school or Pardon, Probation and Pa- eight counts of distribution park, conspiracy to distrib- role. Thirteen individuals of crack cocaine-second of- ute methamphetamine, dis- are still being sought. fense and seven counts of tribution of marijuana-first Of the 21 arrests, only 10 distribution of crack co- offense and distribution of remain behind bars as of 3 caine within a half-mile of a marijuana within a half- p.m. Tuesday. school or park; mile of a school or park; Those arrested and who Joe Jackson Jr., 29, of Man- Brandon Gibson, 28, Man- have bonded out of jail in- ning, who was arrested on ning, who was arrested on clude: single counts of possession three counts of distribution Desmond Abraham, 40, of with intent to distribute of crack cocaine, three the Manning/Paxville area, crack cocaine-third offense counts of distribution of who was arrested on two and possession with intent crack cocaine within a half- counts of distribution of to distribute crack cocaine mile of a school or park and crack cocaine-second of- within a half-mile of a one count of conspiracy to fense, and two counts of dis- school or park; distribute crack cocaine; tribution of crack cocaine Marques Kennedy, 26, of Moses Gibbs, 40, of Man- within a half-mile of a Manning, who was arrested ning, who was arrested on Thomas Sumter Academy school or park; on single counts of distribu- five counts of distribution Cindy Calvin, 40, of Man- tion of marijuana-first of- of crack cocaine-first of- 5265 Camden Hwy. 806 Universal Dr. Rembert, SC 29128 Columbia, SC 29209 ning, who was arrested on fense, distribution of mari- fense and one count of dis- 803-499-3378 803-638-4351 single counts of distribution juana within a half-mile of a tribution of crack cocaine of crack-first offense, distri- school or park and conspira- within a half-mile of a

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Unfortunately, You Do Take It With You. By Mike Compton ([email protected])

My four brothers and I were raised in and around the family funeral business. My Grandfather owned and operated Shelley- Brunson Funeral Home in Sumter for 50 years. A few weeks ago, The Item featured an article, dated September 30, 2018, “Casket or Urn? Cremated or Embalmed?” The article itself prompted what I felt required a response. I only wish to educate others about the employment of Funeral Directors, as I feel it is my civic duty to do so. I also would like to point out the fact that mark-ups for caskets and other services or merchandise may be tremendous in the funeral business. Many Funeral Directors have a large overhead that requires such mark-ups, but this isn’t the consumer’s problem. It is advisable to shop around; though this is rarely done by funeral consumers.

Let’s start with embalming, said by the funeral directors to serve some kind of public health service. Actually, quite the opposite effect may result from the practice. Why? Because the removal of blood and other contaminated bodily fluids and the combination of those fluids with toxic, carcinogenic chemicals and the resulting dumping of these materials directly into the public sewer system creates a dangerous public health risk and is bad for the environment. Embalming is rarely required by law in most states, including South Carolina and serves no public health purpose according to the CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Although most funeral homes will not allow viewing unless embalming takes place, this is not required by law. There were several mentions of preservation, disinfection and sealers in the article. The preservation of human remains is not natural. When words like sealer and preservation are used I assure you the price tag for your funeral has just increased substantially. Embalming is strictly forbidden by many religions and considered totally unnatural and unnecessary by many (including me). Many Funeral Directors have been taught that embalming protects the public health and they continue to perpetuate this myth by evidence of the aricle in The Item. Over five million gallons of embalming fluids are used in the U.S. annually.

There is no law requiring the use of a Funeral Director in most states including South Carolina and consumers may buy, build or furnish their own casket. My older brother, O’Neal, zoned and built the first crematory in Atlanta in 1981. He was a couple of decades ahead of his time, offering direct cremation and simple (green) burial. A copy of one of his original ads is included in this article. Although quoted prices of $1,000 to $10,000 for a casket, the price can be much much higher. A biodegradable casket can be purchased on the internet for around $300 to $500 with free shipping. Before purchasing a casket, one may easily go to the internet to check pricing. Caskets may be purchased from Costco, Amazon and eBay which the funeral home must accept by law. It’s Your Funeral

We had a beautiful memorial service for my mother (2002) and my father (1993). My brother, Kell, built nice mahogany urns as both were cremated. It is of particular note that we spent around $700 on each service which primarily went to pay the funeral home for removal & cremation. We handled the service without the help of a Funeral Director but with the help of Mom and Dad’s church. We were able to have beautiful, meaningful and dignified memorial services for both of them.

Most Funeral Directors sell something called a “traditional service”, but Kell Brunson was the kind of man who would drive in reality, what they mostly sell is not traditional at all. Embalming is the 100 miles in the dark of night for a friend. And he was cornerstone of the modern funeral services industry which allows Funeral a man of many friends. In a career spanning seven Directors to merchandise and sell very expensive caskets, vaults and all decades, “Mr. Kell” established a lasting tradition the trappings. Most laws governing funeral homes were established by around values common to all friendships: trust, loyalty and fairness. Funeral Directors and a very powerful funeral lobby.

Hopefully, I have not offended anyone, as this is a very sensitive subject for people to accept or talk about, but it is part of life. A great resource for consumers is the Funeral Consumers Alliance (funerals.org). A6 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 NATION THE SUMTER ITEM Should social media check be required to get a gun license?

BY MICHAEL HILL The bill will be among Associated Press many related to guns wait- ing for lawmakers when ALBANY, N.Y. — Should they return to New York's authorities be able to deny Capitol in January. While handgun licenses for hateful Democrats now control both tweets? houses, only a fraction of A New York lawmaker is those measures are expected raising the question with a to make it to floor votes in bill that would require po- the coming months. lice to scrutinize the social Still, Parker has already media activity and online succeeded at one of his goals searches of handgun license of creating "fodder for dis- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS applicants and disqualify cussion," including push- those who have published vi- back. In this photo taken from a video, Steve Wohlleber talks about his problems with a new gun control bill be- olent or hateful posts. At the American Tactical fore the New York state legislature while working at American Tactical Systems’ indoor range in Green Is- State Sen. Kevin Parker Systems gun range, a short land, New York. The bill would require handgun applicants to turn over log-in information so investigators says he hopes his proposal drive from New York's Capi- could look at three years’ worth of Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram postings. Google, Yahoo sparks discussion about how tol, gun owners called the and Bing searches over the previous year also would be checked. to balance public safety and proposal unnecessary and online privacy. The Brook- intrusive. work for police in New York going to bog things down a media checks on job appli- lyn Democrat noted that "I don't think the govern- who already check the crim- bit" in a licensing process cants. mass killers often provide ment should have access to inal and mental health his- that already can take from "We certainly want to make warning signs through their anybody's history, especially tories of handgun license 120 days to a year to com- sure we're putting weapons in social media posts, as in the for pistol permits," Steve applicants. plete. the hands of the right people case of the Pittsburgh syna- Wohlleber, who works at the Albany County Sheriff Parker countered that and keeping them out of the gogue shooting suspect, who range. "And the state police Craig Apple, whose depart- states have the authority to hands of the wrong people," he ranted online that Jews were have enough to worry about ment processes a few hun- limit hand gun use for pub- said. "Now, if you're afraid of "children of Satan." besides checking everyone's dred applications every lic safety and that many em- your personal privacy, don't "It's a new time. It's a new social media." year, said "it's definitely ployers perform social apply for a handgun license." technology," Parker said. Even likely allies raised "It's time that we in fact concerns. start having that conversa- Giffords Law Center to tion about how we monitor Prevent Gun Violence staff OPEN ENROLLMENT social media in a way that attorney David Pucino said we can create safety for our while he shared the legisla- communities." tor's goals, he thought there Free-speech watchdogs were better alternatives, and even some gun-control such as another bill that advocates have raised con- would create a court order cerns about the bill, which of protection to bar people would require handgun ap- considered dangerous from plicants to turn over login possessing or buying guns. INSURANCE information to allow investi- Civil rights attorney Nor- gators to look at three years' man Siegel said he thinks 252 E. Calhoun Street worth of Facebook, Snap- bill language directing po- Sumter, SC 29150 chat, Twitter and Instagram lice to consider "commonly www.crwins.com postings. Google, Yahoo and known profane slurs or bi- Bing searches over the pre- ased language" is too broad Call Scott Kinder Today! vious year also would be to pass constitutional mus- checked. ter. 803-775-1168 Licenses could be denied if "A person could be preju- investigators uncover diced," Siegel said. "That MEDICARE threats of violence or terror- doesn't mean he's not enti- ism or the use of racial or tled to his Second Amend- October 15 – December 7 ethnic slurs. The process ment right." AFORDABLE CARE ACT would be the same for five- On a practical level, the year re-certifications. measure would mean more November 1 - December 15

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and a doctorate degree are profile from the board. tion and 40-plus years in a DISTRICT FROM PAGE A1 strongly preferred.” Castner said that finalized superintendent post. Percy Desired qualifications are profile is what B.W.P. will Mack and Frank Morgan than 50 percent of the time on the district’s challenges organized into four areas in begin to use as the standard have superintendent experi- as “attention-getters.” during the community en- the draft profile: instruction, to recruit candidates. The ence in neighboring counties Regarding strengths, 55 gagement. management, communica- firm said it would like the to Sumter. percent of respondents noted Like the survey, highlight- tions and personal qualities board to approve a profile New board Chairman the the district has excellent ed district strengths included and leadership attributes. soon, with a suggested date Rev. Ralph Canty thanked teachers and staff. An addi- talented teachers, adminis- Castner emphasized the of Monday, which is when Castner and his team for tional 41 percent said the dis- trators and staff and educa- profile is a draft and that the the board holds its regular their engagement and due trict has strong educational tional programs and options. board can alter it as it feels monthly board meeting for diligence. He said the board programs and options. Other strengths mentioned appropriate. The search December at the district of- will study the report and Regarding skills and char- from community engage- firm’s online survey — acces- fice. probably make at least some acteristics needed in the next ment included strong com- sible from the district’s web- Castner said that would changes. superintendent, 77 percent munity support for the site — will run through Jan. allow B.W.P. to stay on its “As a board, we are going highlighted communication schools and the presence of 7, and he said the firm will timeline of assisting the to internalize this report and skills, and 52 per- Shaw Air Force provide an update on any sig- board in naming a superin- have a conversation among cent also said fi- Base in the coun- nificant changes in survey tendent by early March and ourselves when we meet next nancial skills. In- ONLINE SURVEY ty. results in January. having access to the best pool week,” Canty said. “There tegrity and good To complete the Descriptions of candidates in its national probably will be some ‘cos- judgment were superintendent search used by the com- WHAT’S NEXT? search. motizing’ of this profile, also important survey, visit the front munity for the For B.W.P. to move forward Castner and his team of some structural changes, personal charac- page of the district’s next superinten- in the search process, it said three other associates have a maybe. But we are really teristics noted in website at www. dent included a it needs a final, modified — combined 160-plus years of pleased with the work you at least 50 percent sumterschools.net. It “visionary,” a if necessary — leadership experience in public educa- have done.” of completed sur- takes about 15 minutes “politically savvy veys. to complete and is manager who can A final survey open through Jan. 7. build relation- TREE S question that ships and restore BOY’S ERVICE Castner high- trust and ac- PO LLC lighted was experience de- countability in the school sired in the next superinten- district” and a “servant lead- dent. A total of 59 percent of er.” TREE CARE TREE REMOVAL respondents said they want a The leading challenge for • TRIMMING • TOPPING superintendent with a prov- the district noted in commu- • SPRAYING en record of success. nity engagement was moving • TREE REMOVAL “That should tell you progressively beyond the two • PRUNING something,” Castner told the former districts in the coun- • STUMP REMOVAL • FERTILIZING board. ty — Sumter District 2 and • BUSH HOGGING Other superintendent ex- Sumter District 17 — and es- Po Boy’s perience desired in more tablishing a vision for a truly Rex Prescott OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE FIREWOOD than 50 percent of completed consolidated district. The Tommy Thompson DELIVERY surveys included experience two districts were consolidat- LICENSED & INSURED as a classroom teacher (57 ed into one in 2011 by the percent), experience in in- Sumter County Legislative 469-7606 or 499-4413 FREE ESTIMATES struction (56 percent), strate- Delegation. 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Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • Sunday Closed The B.W.P. team asked sim- ilar questions on the dis- DRAFT LEADERSHIP PROFILE trict’s strengths and desired Based on the preliminary qualities and characteristics survey data and “prominent in the next superintendent in responses” from engagement interviews with individual meetings and forums, Cast- board members, focus groups ner presented a draft leader- NO CREDIT meetings with internal dis- ship profile to the board at CHECK trict staff and community the end of the firm’s presen- leaders — such as local elect- tation. ed officials, the Greater Sum- That profile description in- ter Chamber of Commerce, cluded “an energetic, vision- Shaw Air Force Base officials ary leader” and someone and economic development “who will collaborate with leaders, among others — and all stakeholders in the com- three public community fo- munity.” rums last week. 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recent Victims of When the tragedies of so- Communism Me- cialist regimes — such as morial Foundation those in Venezuela, the A survey found that USSR, China, Cuba and 51 percent of American mil- many others — are pointed lennials would rather live out to America’s leftists, in a socialist or communist they hold up Sweden as country than in a capitalist their socialist role model. country. Only 42 percent But they are absolutely prefer the latter (http://ti- wrong about Sweden. Johan nyurl.com/ybsejy3f). Twen- Norberg points this out in ty-five percent of millenni- his documentary “Sweden: als who know who Vladimir Lessons for America?” Lenin was view him favor- Americans might be sur- ably. Lenin was the first prised to learn that Swe- premier of the Union of So- den’s experiment with so- viet Socialist Republics. cialism was a relatively Half of millennials have brief flirtation, lasting COMMENTARY never heard of Communist about 20 years and ending Mao Zedong, who in disillusionment ruled China from and reform (http:// 1949 to 1959 and was tinyurl.com/lvdw- Education is key to litter control responsible for the zhr). Reason maga- deaths of 45 million zine reports: “Swe- was driving home on nonprofit organization that takes 450 years for that bot- Chinese people. den began rolling McCrays Mill Road a is a true public/private tle to decompose. Is that The number of back government in few weeks ago and partnership with the stated what we want to leave fu- people who died at the early 1990s, re- I saw an all-too-familiar goal of encouraging “be- ture generations, a planet the hands of Josef capturing the entre- sight — several bags of havioral change” in our full of old plastic? Stalin may be as Walter preneurial spirit garbage dumped on the citizens about litter, sur- When all else fails, en- high as 62 million. Williams that made it a side of the road at regular veys suggest that over 80 forcement is needed. Some- However, almost wealthy country to intervals. Did they fall off percent of people who lit- times the only thing that one-third of millen- begin with. High the back of a truck, or did ter do so intentionally. So can be done to keep a com- nials think former Presi- taxation and a generous someone just toss them the big question is, how do munity litter-free is to fine dent George W. Bush is re- array of government bene- there in- we change this behavior? the offenders. Getting sponsible for more killings fits are still around. But stead of Education is key. Many caught littering in South than Stalin (http://tinyurl. now it’s also a nation of visiting the people don’t realize the im- Carolina will cost you a com/yb43dlhm). By the way, school vouchers, free trade, recycling pact litter has on their minimum of $200 and can Adolf Hitler, head of the open immigration, light center a community, probably most include community service National Socialist German business regulation and no mere three importantly the economic hours and jail time. As a Workers’ Party, was respon- minimum wage laws.” miles impact. When a new busi- concerned citizen, you can sible for the deaths of about School vouchers, light busi- away? I’d ness or company is consid- call 877-7LITTER to report 20 million people. The Nazis ness regulation and no min- like to be- ering coming to your town, litterers, or download the come in as a poor third in imum wage laws are prac- Leigh lieve the they look at everything PalmettoPride Litter Bust- terms of history’s most pro- tices deeply offensive to Newman owner of from workforce to commu- ers app. lific mass murderers. Ac- America’s leftists. that trash nity pride. Litter shows The bottom line is that cording to professor Ru- Our young people are not had no that citizens just don’t care we must all work together dolph Rummel’s research, the first Americans to ad- idea it ended up on Mc- about their community, so to clean up our communi- the 20th century, mankind’s mire tyrants and cutthroats. Crays Mill Road, but sadly why would a new business ties. We must educate, we most brutal century, saw W.E.B. Du Bois, writing in that’s probably not the want to be a part of that must be aware, and we 262 million people’s lives de- the National Guardian in case. community? must enforce. We must stroyed at the hands of 1953, said, “Stalin was a What makes people de- Awareness is another im- take care of what we are their own governments great man; few other men cide that the world is their portant factor in changing leaving our children. Let’s (http://tinyurl.com/lu8z- of the 20th century ap- trash can? Do they treat behaviors. Some people work hard to make sure 8ab). proach his stature.” Walter their homes the same way, truly don’t understand the our problems aren’t their Young people who weren’t Duranty called Stalin “the just throwing dirty nap- harm that a plastic water problems. alive during World War II greatest living statesman” kins and empty boxes bottle thrown out the car and its Cold War aftermath and “a quiet, unobtrusive wherever they feel like it? window can do to their Leigh Newman is the down- might be forgiven for not man.” There was even left- Even animals won’t soil community. Besides the town development coordi- knowing the horrors of so- ist admiration for Hitler their nests; why do we? Ac- fact that it looks bad and nator for the City of Sum- cialism. Some of their be- and fellow fascist Benito cording to PalmettoPride, a harms property values, it ter. liefs represent their having Mussolini. When Hitler been indoctrinated by their came to power in January K-12 teachers and college 1933, George Bernard Shaw professors. There was such described him as “a very re- LETTER TO THE EDITOR leftist hate for former Presi- markable man, a very able dent George W. Bush that man.” THANK YOU TO GOD FOR jobs. Each day it was at least until souls began to cry out, it’s not out of the question President Franklin Roos- OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL three to four services that “what should I do to be that those 32 percent of mil- evelt called Mussolini “ad- TO SOUTH AFRICA went forth daily as I saved.” lennials were taught by mirable,” and he was “deep- preached the Word of God. Many souls came into the their teachers and profes- ly impressed by what he To whom it may concern There was someone praying fold. Many were healed, sors that Bush murdered (had) accomplished.” In the story of Prophetess without ceasing around the many testimonies came more people than Stalin. 1972, John Kenneth Gal- Stephanie Mathis, a local clock at the church doing forth of marriages restored America’s communists, braith visited Communist pastor of Triumph Minis- every service. As the servic- and jobs released and chil- socialists and Marxists have China and praised Mao and tries here in Sumter. es went forth, the demon- dren accepted to school, un- little knowledge of socialist the Chinese economic sys- As the call came to seek strating power of God fell expected financial resources history. Bradley Birzer, a tem. His Harvard University after prophetess to be the upon the people until many were released. professor of history at Hill- colleague John K. Fairbank guest infuser for the PUSH began to testify after each By the time that final day sdale College, explains this believed that America could agenda in Oct. 31-Nov. 7, service of healing and deliv- of push agenda ended, all in an article for The Ameri- learn much from the Cul- 2018. Prophetess Mathis erance. As the prophetic that was prayed and fasted can Conservative titled “So- tural Revolution, saying, went to the assignment to word went forth daily as I for was manifested and cialists and Fascists Have “Americans may find in Johannesburg, South Afri- was there, many words had much more. God said he Always Been Kissing Cous- China’s collective life today ca. The push was intense, manifested before I left would do exceedingly abun- ins.” an ingredient of personal three days with no food and South African soil. To God dantly. Joseph Goebbels wrote in moral concern for one’s no water, just enough to in- be the glory! The push agenda was a 1925, “It would be better for neighbor that has a lesson take to brush our teeth or The glory filled the tem- great success, and I give us to end our existence for us all.” take medication. This is ple each and every service. God all the glory for allow- under Bolshevism than to Are Americans who ad- what they called a dry raw The pastor was eternally ing the assignment to be endure slavery under capi- mire the world’s most bru- fast; in this service, they grateful of fresh wind and completed. I thank God for talism.” This Nazi senti- tal regimes miseducated or were expecting signs, mira- strength, peace because the the opportunity. He who ment might be shared by stupid? Or do they have cles and wonders through church had lost their apos- wins souls is wise. As they Sen. Bernie Sanders and his some kind of devious agen- this fast. tle earlier this year. call me the Soul Chaser and comrade Rep.-elect Alexan- da? There were people that I must say that what they my words to God are, “send dria Ocasio-Cortez. Goeb- came from near and far to were taught the people of me, Lord, I’ll go.” bels added, “I think it is ter- Walter E. Williams is a pro- this push and were accom- God kept their hands to the PROPHETESS STEPHA- rible that we and the Com- fessor of economics at modated at the church as plow. The people came into NIE MATHIS munists are bashing in each George Mason University. well. So many came in great the presence of the Lord Pastor, Triumph other’s heads” (http://ti- expectation until the masses daily, and God began to put Ministries nyurl.com/yd4lqxvs). © 2018 CREATORS.COM took time off from their out His Spirit upon all flesh Sumter

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The last word ARIES (March questioned when it comes to how in astrology 21-April 19): you feel. Be upfront. Look at all EUGENIA LAST LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A change aspects of may be what you want, but make SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK whatever sure it’s reasonable before you begin situation you face. Look over your your journey. Listen to the advice SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL personal documents to ensure offered by someone who has helped NEEDS YOUR HELP. The Sumter everything is updated as we head you in the past. Don’t let an old Animal Control volunteers are looking toward the end of the year. Check flame disrupt your life. for people to help walk the dogs, foster your resources to be sure you or help with transport. We desperately received factual information. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A day trip or pursuit of knowledge will need 9 a.m. Monday – Friday walkers. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be aware help you figure out the best way to Message us if you’re interested. Must of how much you spend, donate or turn your dream into a reality. Put owe. Someone may double bill you be at least 18 years old. muscle into whatever project you or overcharge you. Check receipts Don’t have extra time to be a choose to find a way to get things and bank transactions. Work and volunteer? We gladly accept done. Romance is encouraged. personal relationships will get a donations from the community. boost. Romance is in the stars. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): We’re running low on newspapers, Keep your plans to yourself until GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Go over puppy pads, canned and dry puppy you’re fully prepared to present details carefully. Find out what’s food, paper towels, Clorox wipes what you have to offer. If you share expected of you. Don’t sign up for and heavy duty slip leashes. You too early, someone will interfere something that will end up causing can also donate from our Amazon friction for you and someone you with your plans and throw you off course. Do as much as you can on Wishlist under Saving Sumter’s Strays love. Partnerships will face a dispute at https://www.amazon.com/gp/ if honesty is questioned or indulgent your own. behavior is displayed. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do registry/wishlist/10Q422KA0MI19. All donations go toward helping CANCER (June 21-July 22): Work your own thing. Don’t let anyone alongside like-minded people. If talk you into doing something that Sumter County dogs. Our all-volunteer someone doesn’t fit in, distance will eat up your time for little return. organization is making a big difference yourself to avoid being linked to the Pour your time and energy into self- in the lives of so many homeless problem. An emotional plea will improvement, personal gain and pets. Please help us continue to save help you persuade others to see spending time with someone you animals. things your way. Personal love. improvement is encouraged. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A TOP: Brody, a medium-sized young boy, is playful and smart. We don’t know if he had some training in the LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consider challenge will turn out to be more past, however,Brody after is a a playful few treats, and Brody intelligent happily boy sat on commandBradley iswhen a friendly he realized boy that looking a treat was the re- what you need to do to get what difficult than anticipated due to ward. Our guess is that someone must have worked withfor athis forever boy, and family this stunning guy shows an apti- you want. Take note of any matters someone withheld. Before tude to learn. complaints you face to avoid a you sign up to help, find out exactly situation that could end up costing what’s entailed. It is better to offer BELOW: Bradley is a young adult on the smaller side of medium. He is a likable, friendly guy who can fit you financially. Take care of your suggestions, nothing more. into any living situation. Bradley’s size makes him perfect for someone who lives in an apartment and health, and nurture personal PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Dig in wants a companion. As a family dog, we feel this guy will fit right in. Bradley is a deserving young boy relationships. and get things done. If you spend who just needs a chance with a forever family. too much time talking and not VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Handle If you would like to meet Brody in kennel 25 or Bradley in kennel 16 at Sumter Animal Control, 1240 Win- enough time doing, you’ll make a personal matters with care. Your kles Road, call the adoption coordinator at (803) 774-3232 or email [email protected]. As with all poor impression on someone who relationship with someone special of our adoptable dogs, we require a spay or neuter agreement, and it is strictly enforced. Proof of spay / may be on shaky ground if you could be influential to you in the neuter after adoption will be required. We have many other adoptable dogs as well as animals who were aren’t sympathetic to his or her future. A personal improvement found and are waiting for their owners to claim them. Check Sumter Animal Control on Facebook. emotional pleas. Honesty will be looks promising. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

CLEMSON FOOTBALL Tigers dominate All-ACC team again

MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) runs the ball during the Tigers’ 56-35 victory over South Carolina earlier this season in Clemson. Etienne earned ACC Offensive Player of the Year honors for his 2018 performance, joining 10 other Tigers on the All-ACC teams. 11 Clemson players earn honors; Georgia Tech’s Harvin named 2nd-team All-ACC punter

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — No. conference. defensive end Clelin Ferrell gers defensive tackle Chris- mer Sumter 2 Clemson once again domi- Five Tigers made the first was the defensive player of the tian Wilkins. High School nated the Associated Press team, and four were unani- year, quarterback Trevor Law- Clemson earned its fourth standout Press- All-Atlantic Coast Conference mous picks. Offensive tackle rence was voted the newcomer straight berth in the College ley Harvin III, teams and individual awards Mitch Hyatt was a unanimous of the year and coach Dabo Football Playoff a day after now punting for released Tuesday. pick for the second straight Swinney shared the coach of beating Pittsburgh in the ACC Georgia Tech, The four-time defending year. the year award with Syracuse’s title game. HARVIN earned second- league champions placed 11 Clemson nearly swept the in- Dino Babers. Etienne led the ACC with team All-ACC players on the two teams as dividual awards. Running back Etienne and Ferrell also 1,463 yards rushing and 21 honors. selected by a panel of 14 Travis Etienne was picked as were unanimous selections to touchdowns while Ferrell had sports writers who cover the the offensive player of the year, the first team along with Ti- a league-best 10.5 sacks. For- SEE ACC, PAGE B4

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREP BASKETBALL Manning boys off to 3-0 start

BY DANNY KELLY [email protected]

Manning High School boys bas- ketball head coach Rolando Shuler doesn’t mince words when talking about his expectations for the Mon- archs. “It’s the same every year, to win the region and be one of the last two teams playing for a state cham- pionship,” Shuler said. “If our de- fense continues to get better and we keep doing the little things right, Monarchs as well. They were we’ll be one of those teams compet- ranked No. 7 in the South Carolina ing for the title.” Basketball Coaches Association 3A Manning is off to a 3-0 start this top 10 preseason poll. AP FILE PHOTO year heading into today’s contest “We have a senior group and I’ve Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, celebrate against Calhoun County. The Mon- coached (a lot) of them for four early after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship game on Satur- archs are coming off a season in years,” Shuler said. “I’m fortunate day in Indianapolis. Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl, the university announced which they finished with an 18-7 re- to have these guys. They know ev- Tuesday. cord and made it to the second erything about what we’re trying to round of the 3A state playoffs be- get done.” fore losing to Loris. Ohio State head coach Meyer Others had expectations for the SEE BOYS, PAGE XX will retire after Rose Bowl PREP BASKETBALL BY MITCH STACY in place in the person of Ryan Day, his The Associated Press 39-year-old offensive coordinator. Lady Monarchs have high expectations On Tuesday, two days after the COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Urban Buckeyes beat Northwestern to earn Meyer walked off the field after Ohio a second consecutive Big Ten champi- BY DANNY KELLY more consistent in what we do.” State routed Michigan, he was ponder- onship, Meyer announced he was [email protected] Manning, which is off to a 3-0 ing his future and when to make a de- stepping down after the Rose Bowl on start heading into Wednesday’s cision about when to call it quits. Jan. 1 and likely would never coach The Manning High School varsity contest against Calhoun County, is The 54-year-old Meyer, in fact, had again. girls basketball team is off to a hot looking to build off a solid 2017-18 been thinking about retiring since the “The decision was a result of cumu- start this season, and head coach season. The Lady Monarchs fin- middle of last season. lative events,” Meyer said during a Darren Mazyck doesn’t know why ished 20-6 last season and made the The pain from headaches caused by packed news conference. “And health that can’t continue for his squad. second round of the 3A state play- an arachnoid cyst in his brain had number one. The fact that we have an “We have high expectations to try offs before falling to Dillon. grown worse this season. Off-the-field elite coach on our staff. The fact that to be successful,” Mazyck said. The only significant loss off of issues, including a three-game suspen- our program is very healthy. We’ve re- “(However), we’ll try not to bom- that team was Mahogeny Green. sion for mismanagement of an assis- cruited very well. All played a signifi- bard ourselves with something that She was the second leading scorer tant coach accused of domestic vio- cant role in this.” would stress them (the players) out. and rebounder on the team. lence, had worn on him. And an ideal (We’ve had) hard play and intangi- successor just happened to already be SEE MEYER, PAGE B45 ble things, but we’re looking to be SEE GIRLS, PAGE B5 B2 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM AREA ROUNDUP Bates girls, boys victorious over rival Alice Drive

Bates Middle School im- VARSITY 2-1 on the season as it defeat- Ronald McNair Middle 42-21 tus Boone had a double-double proved to 2-1 with a 29-10 vic- LAKEWOOD 66 ed Alice Drive 39-33 on Mon- on Monday at the LCMS gym- of 11 points and 15 rebounds tory over Alice Drive on Mon- BEN LIPPEN 15 day at the AD gymnasium. nasium. and also had three blocked day at the AD gymnasium. Caleb Jenkins 11 and Corean Ja’lien Rose led the Stal- shots for LMA, while Chase Keziyah Sanders led the Lakewood High School de- Nelson each scored 11 points lions with 10 points. Michael Lee had 11 points and four as- Lady Bantams with seven feated Ben Lippen 66-15 on to lead the Bantams. Zyeir Holmes and Zyquez Wilson sists. points. Dalaisha Brunson Monday at The Swamp. Gamble added eight points. had eight points apiece and Will Epps led Carolina with added six. Rahteisha Burgess led the Alice Drive, which fell to 2-1, Tedric Thompson had seven. 24 points. HILLCREST 50 Lady Gators with 17 points. was led by Quantez Jenkins MANNING 49 CHESTNUT OAKS 33 Stevye Sinkler added 16 points with 15 points, five rebounds, FURMAN 40 JUNIOR VARSITY and five assists, and LaShala two steals and two assists. SUMTER 36 DALZELL — Teniya Morant Harvin scored 11 points. Keon Jett added 12 points. MANNING — Manning Ju- HARTSVILLE 28 scored 33 points to lead the CHESTNUT OAKS 57 nior High School improved to Hillcrest Middle School girls JUNIOR VARSITY HILLCREST 43 2-1 with a 49-40 win over Fur- HARTSVILLE — Sumter basketball team to a 50-33 vic- LAURENCE MANNING 39 man on Monday at the MJHS High School defeated Harts- tory over Chestnut Oaks on CAROLINA 10 DALZELL — Quamir gymnasium. ville 36-28 on Monday at the Monday at the HMS gymnasi- Stovall scored 18 points to Justin Daniels led the Mon- HHS gymnasium. um. MANNING — Laurence lead Chestnut Oaks Middle archs with 13 points. Cameron Jenkins led the Aniya Hill added 10 points Manning Academy improved School to a 57-43 win over Jeh’Qwyauyn Hilton added Gamecocks with eight points, for the Lady Wildcats, who to 2-1 with a 39-10 victory over Hillcrest on Monday at the 12. while Anteon China added improved to 3-0 on the season. Carolina Academy on Monday HMS gymnasium. seven. LEE CENTRAL 35 at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Tykeem Johnson added 10 VARSITY LAKEWOOD 62 RONALD MCNAIR 20 Madison Truett led LMA points for the Falcons. Monte- LAURENCE MANNING 65 BEN LIPPEN 16 with 13 points. Paisley Ander- que Rhames and Sean Rouse CAROLINA 46 BISHOPVILLE — Kamonie son added nine. both scored eight points and Kvon Selph scored 16 points Charles scored 18 points to grabbed 10 rebounds. MANNING — Umar Law- to lead Lakewood High lead Lee Central Middle BOYS Jerron Pack added eight son scored 24 points to lead School to a 62-16 win over School to a 35-20 victory over MIDDLE SCHOOL steals and five assists. Laurence Manning Academy Ben Lippen on Monday at Ronald McNair Middle on LEE CENTRAL 42 to a 65-46 win over Carolina The Swamp. Monday at the LCMS gymna- BATES 39 RONALD MCNAIR 21 Academy on Monday at Jaqcorey Melton added 13 sium. ALICE DRIVE 33 Bubba Davis Gymnasium. for the Lady Gators. Shadae Rembert added nine Bates Middle School’s boys BISHOPVILLE — Lee Cen- Lawson also had eight re- points for the Lady Stallions. basketball team improved to tral Middle School defeated bounds and seven assists. Jus- From staff reports

SCOREBOARD L.A. Lakers 14 9 .609 2 Monday’s Games Sacramento 11 11 .500 4½ No. 4 Virginia vs. Morgan State, 7 p.m. Phoenix 4 19 .174 12 No. 10 Michigan State vs. No. 18 Iowa, 6:30 p.m. AMERICAN CONFERENCE TV, RADIO MONDAY’S GAMES No. 11 Florida State vs. Troy, 8 p.m. East No. 12 Wisconsin vs. Rutgers, 8 p.m. TODAY W L T Pct PF PA Oklahoma City 110, Detroit 83 Tuesday’s Games New England 9 3 0 .750 331 259 Cleveland 99, Brooklyn 97 11 a.m. — Professional Basketball: Iowa at Raptors 905 No. 2 Kansas vs. Wofford, 8 p.m. Miami 6 6 0 .500 244 300 Denver 106, Toronto 103 (ESPNU). No. 5 Michigan at Northwestern, 9 p.m. Buffalo 4 8 0 .333 178 293 Golden State 128, Atlanta 111 2:55 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier No. 8 Auburn vs. UNC Asheville, 8 p.m. N.Y. Jets 3 9 0 .250 243 307 Washington 110, New York 107 league Match — Arsenal vs. Manchester United (NBC No. 22 Mississippi State vs. McNeese, 8 p.m. South L.A. Clippers 129, New Orleans 126 SPORTS NETWORK). No. 25 Furman at Elon, 7 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 103, Houston 91 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Lafayette at Connecticut Houston 9 3 0 .750 302 235 Wednesday’s Games (ESPNU). TUESDAY’S GAMES Indianapolis 6 6 0 .500 325 279 No. 1 Gonzaga vs. Washington, 11 p.m. 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Tennessee 6 6 0 .500 221 245 Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m. No. 3 Duke vs. Hartford, 7 p.m. WDXY-AM 1240). Jacksonville 4 8 0 .333 203 243 Orlando at Miami, 7:30 p.m. No. 13 Texas Tech vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Ohio at Xavier (FOX North Portland at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. No. 14 North Carolina vs. UNC Wilmington, 9 p.m. SPORTS 1). W L T Pct PF PA Sacramento at Phoenix, 9 p.m. No. 15 Virginia Tech vs. VMI, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Mount St. Mary’s at St. Pittsburgh 7 4 1 .625 346 282 San Antonio at Utah, 9 p.m. No. 17 Buffalo vs. Le Moyne, 7 p.m. John’s (FOX SPORTS 2). Baltimore 7 5 0 .583 297 214 No. 19 Ohio State vs. Illinois at the United Center, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Hartford at Duke (ESPN2). WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Cincinnati 5 7 0 .417 286 371 No. 21 Villanova vs. Temple, 8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Brown at Butler (FOX Cleveland 4 7 1 .375 266 312 Denver at Orlando, 7 p.m. No. 24 Nebraska at Minnesota, 9 p.m. SPORTSOUTH). West Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Middle Tennessee State Thursday’s Games W L T Pct PF PA Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. at Vanderbilt (SEC NETWORK). No. 18 Iowa vs. Iowa State, 8 p.m. Kansas City 10 2 0 .833 444 327 Washington at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Oklahoma State at Tulsa No. 23 Maryland at Purdue, 7 p.m. L.A. Chargers 9 3 0 .750 340 249 Charlotte at Minnesota, 8 p.m. (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Denver 6 6 0 .500 276 262 Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Friday’s Game 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Philadelphia at Toronto Oakland 2 10 0 .167 220 367 Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. No. 6 Nevada vs. No. 20 Arizona State at the Staples (ESPN). L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 8 p.m. Center, Mid 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Virginia Commonwealth NATIONAL CONFERENCE Philadelphia at Toronto, 8 p.m. at Texas (ESPNU). Saturday’s Games East San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Minnesota (FOX W L T Pct PF PA No. 2 Kansas vs. New Mexico State at the Sprint SPORTS SOUTHEAST). THURSDAY’S GAMES Dallas 7 5 0 .583 247 223 Center, Kansas City, Mo., 8:30 p.m. 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Edmonton at St. Louis (NBC Philadelphia 6 6 0 .500 258 266 New York at Boston, 8 p.m. No. 3 Duke vs. Yale, 5:30 p.m. SPORTS NETWORK). Washington 6 6 0 .500 233 257 Phoenix at Portland, 10 p.m. No. 5 Michigan vs. South Carolina, Noon 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Temple at Villanova N.Y. Giants 4 8 0 .333 267 315 Houston at Utah, 10:30 p.m. No. 8 Auburn vs. Dayton, 8:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1). South No. 9 Kentucky vs. Seton Hall at Madison Square 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Utah State at Brigham FRIDAY’S GAMES W L T Pct PF PA Garden, Noon Young (BYUTV). New Orleans 10 2 0 .833 419 269 Denver at Charlotte, 7 p.m. No. 10 Michigan State at Florida, Noon 9 p.m. — College Basketball: North Carolina- Carolina 6 6 0 .500 304 306 Indiana at Orlando, 7 p.m. No. 11 Florida State vs. UConn at the Prudential Wilmington at North Carolina (ESPN2). Tampa Bay 5 7 0 .417 318 355 Philadelphia at Detroit, 7 p.m. Center, Newark, N.J., 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Texas-El Paso at Atlanta 4 8 0 .333 296 333 Sacramento at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. No. 12 Wisconsin at Marquette, 5 p.m. New Mexico (STADIUM). North Toronto at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. No. 16 Kansas State at Tulsa, 4:30 p.m. 9 p.m. — College Basketball: South Carolina at W L T Pct PF PA Memphis at New Orleans, 8 p.m. No. 17 Buffalo at St. Bonaventure, 4 p.m. Wyoming (WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKT-FM 107.5, WDXY-AM Chicago 8 4 0 .667 344 241 Oklahoma City at Chicago, 8 p.m. No. 21 Villanova vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2 p.m. 1240). Minnesota 6 5 1 .542 275 270 L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. No. 22 Mississippi State vs. Clemson at the Prudential 10 p.m. — College Basketball: Arkansas at Colorado Green Bay 4 7 1 .375 281 287 Miami at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Center, Newark, N.J., 4 p.m. State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Detroit 4 8 0 .333 254 316 Golden State at Milwaukee, 9:30 p.m. No. 23 Maryland vs. Loyola of Chicago at Royal Farms 10 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas Christian at West Arena, Baltimore, 4 p.m. Southern Methodist (ESPNU). W L T Pct PF PA No. 24 Nebraska vs. Creighton, 6 p.m. 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: San Antonio at Los y-L.A. Rams 11 1 0 .917 419 298 NHL STANDINGS No. 25 Furman at South Carolina Upstate, 4:30 p.m. Angeles Lakers (ESPN). Seattle 7 5 0 .583 319 259 Sunday’s Games 10:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Carolina at San Jose (FOX Arizona 3 9 0 .250 175 310 EASTERN CONFERENCE SPORTSOUTH). No. 1 Gonzaga vs. No. 7 Tennessee at Talking Stick San Francisco 2 10 0 .167 255 336 Atlantic Division 10:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Chicago at Anaheim (NBC Resort Arena, Phoenix, 3 p.m. y-clinched division GP W L OT Pts GF GA SPORTS NETWORK). No. 4 Virginia vs. VCU, 1:30 p.m. Tampa Bay 28 20 7 1 41 108 80 11 p.m. — College Basketball: Washington at Gonzaga No. 6 Nevada vs. Grand Canyon at Talking Stick Resort THURSDAY’S GAMES Toronto 27 19 8 0 38 98 70 (ESPN2). Arena, Phoenix, 5:30 p.m. Dallas 13, New Orleans 10 Buffalo 28 17 8 3 37 86 78 5 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour South No. 15 Virginia Tech vs. S.C. State, 1 p.m. Boston 26 14 8 4 32 71 64 African Open First Round from Johannesburg (GOLF). SUNDAY’S GAMES Montreal 27 12 10 5 29 83 88 WOMEN’S TOP 25 SCHEDULE Jacksonville 6, Indianapolis 0 Ottawa 27 12 12 3 27 98 109 Monday’s Game Tampa Bay 24, Carolina 17 Detroit 27 12 12 3 27 76 87 PREP SCHEDULE Houston 29, Cleveland 13 Florida 25 10 10 5 25 82 91 No. 20 DePaul vs. Temple, Noon Baltimore 26, Atlanta 16 Metropolitan Division Tuesday’s Games WEDNESDAY Arizona 20, Green Bay 17 GP W L OT Pts GF GA No. 1 UConn at Saint Louis, 7 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball Miami 21, Buffalo 17 Washington 26 15 8 3 33 95 83 No. 5 Louisville vs. UT Martin, 7 p.m. Calhoun County at Manning, 4:30 p.m. Denver 24, Cincinnati 10 Columbus 26 15 9 2 32 90 83 No. 21 Drake vs. Clarke, Noon Lamar at Lee Central, 5 p.m. L.A. Rams 30, Detroit 16 N.Y. Islanders 25 13 9 3 29 76 72 Wednesday’s Game Varsity Wrestling N.Y. Giants 30, Chicago 27, OT N.Y. Rangers 28 13 12 3 29 80 88 Keenan at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Tennessee 26, N.Y. Jets 22 Carolina 26 12 10 4 28 66 71 No. 9 Tennessee vs. Stetson, 7 p.m. Kansas City 40, Oakland 33 Pittsburgh 25 10 10 5 25 83 84 No. 10 N.C. State vs. Hampton, 10:30 a.m. THURSDAY New England 24, Minnesota 10 Philadelphia 25 11 12 2 24 76 88 No. 14 Minnesota vs. Incarnate Word, 1 p.m. Junior Varsity Basketball Seattle 43, San Francisco 16 New Jersey 26 9 12 5 23 75 91 No. 15 Syracuse vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore, 7 p.m. Sumter at Crestwood, 6 p.m. L.A. Chargers 33, Pittsburgh 30 No. 16 Iowa vs. Iowa State, 8 p.m. Middle School Basketball WESTERN CONFERENCE No. 20 DePaul vs. Northwestern, 8 p.m. Alice Drive at Furman, 5 p.m. MONDAY’S GAMES Central Division No. 22 South Carolina vs. Appalachian State, 7 p.m. Bates at Manning, 5 p.m. Philadelphia 28, Washington 13 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Thursday’s Games R.E. Davis at Chestnut Oaks, 5 p.m. Nashville 28 19 8 1 39 90 67 No. 6 Mississippi State vs. No. 18 Marquette, 8 p.m. Ebenezer at Hillcrest, 5 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 6 Colorado 27 16 6 5 37 99 73 No. 19 Kentucky vs. Rhode Island, 7 or 9 p.m. Lee Central at Ronald E. McNair, 5:30 p.m. Jacksonville at Tennessee, 8:20 p.m. Winnipeg 26 16 8 2 34 91 77 No. 23 Missouri vs. UMKC, 8 p.m. Varsity and JV Equestrian Dallas 28 15 10 3 33 78 72 Friday’s Game Wilson Hall in SCISA Event (at Tally Ho Equestrian SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Minnesota 26 14 10 2 30 83 76 Center in Timmonsville), TBA New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Chicago 28 9 14 5 23 77 104 No. 17 Arizona State vs. Southern University, 8 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Washington, 1 p.m. St. Louis 25 9 13 3 21 74 85 Saturday’s Games FRIDAY Atlanta at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Pacific Division No. 1 UConn vs. Seton Hall at the XL Center, Hartford, Varsity Basketball Indianapolis at Houston, 1 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Conn., 1 p.m. Sumter at Crestwood, 6 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Calgary 27 16 9 2 34 91 76 No. 2 Notre Dame at Toledo, 1 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall (in Baron Classic), 7 Carolina at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Anaheim 29 14 10 5 33 70 83 No. 7 Maryland vs. James Madison, Noon p.m. New England at Miami, 1 p.m. San Jose 28 13 10 5 31 85 89 No. 10 N.C. State at Georgetown, 1 p.m. Laurence Manning vs. Augusta Christian (in Baron Baltimore at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Vegas 28 14 13 1 29 82 78 No. 13 California at Saint Mary’s, 5 p.m. Classic), 4 p.m. Cincinnati at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. Edmonton 27 13 12 2 28 71 83 No. 16 Iowa vs. IUPUI, 3 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball Denver at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Arizona 25 12 11 2 26 66 66 No. 21 Drake at South Dakota State, 3 p.m. Lakewood at Lee Central (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Detroit at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. Vancouver 29 11 15 3 25 82 102 Manning at C.E. Murray, 4 p.m. Philadelphia at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. Los Angeles 27 10 16 1 21 58 82 Sunday’s Games Robert E. Lee at Williamsburg, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. No. 3 Oregon at Michigan State, 3 p.m. Clarendon Hall at St. John’s Christian, 4 p.m. L.A. Rams at Chicago, 8:20 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime No. 5 Louisville vs. No. 19 Kentucky, 2 p.m. Junior Varsity Basketball loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild No. 8 Oregon State vs. Santa Clara, 5 p.m. Sumter Christian at Step of Faith Christian, 5 p.m. MONDAY, DEC. 10 cards per conference advance to playoffs. No. 9 Tennessee at No. 12 Texas, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 8:15 p.m. No. 14 Minnesota at Boston College, 2 p.m. SATURDAY MONDAY’S GAMES No. 17 Arizona State at Colorado State, 4 p.m. Varsity Basketball Tampa Bay 5, New Jersey 1 No. 18 Marquette at Northwestern, 2 p.m. Pinewood Prep at Wilson Hall (in Baron Classic), 2:30 NBA STANDINGS Nashville 2, Buffalo 1 No. 20 DePaul at Oklahoma, 3 p.m. p.m. Dallas 4, Edmonton 1 No. 22 South Carolina at Duke, 2 p.m. Carolina vs. Laurence Manning (in Baron Classic), EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 23 Missouri at Saint Louis, 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. TUESDAY’S GAMES No. 24 Gonzaga vs. Washington State, 5 p.m. Atlantic Division Heathwood Hall vs. Thomas Sumter (in Baron Classic), No. 25 Miami vs. New Orleans, 1 p.m. W L Pct GB Winnipeg at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Toronto 20 5 .800 — Boston at Florida, 7 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball Philadelphia 17 8 .680 3 Calgary at Columbus, 7 p.m. Lakewood at Sumter, 3 p.m. Boston 13 10 .565 6 Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. TRANSACTIONS East Clarendon at Manning, 3 p.m. Brooklyn 8 17 .320 12 Ottawa at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Varsity Wrestling New York 8 17 .320 12 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Sumter in Dutch Fork Invitational, TBA Southeast Division Toronto at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. BASEBALL STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS W L Pct GB Washington at Vegas, 10 p.m. American League Charlotte 11 12 .478 — Minnesota at Vancouver, 10 p.m. DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with LHP Matt 5A Orlando 11 12 .478 — Arizona at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Moore on a one-year contract. Friday Washington 10 14 .417 1½ WEDNESDAY’S GAMES TAMPA BAY RAYS — Promoted Paul Hoover to field At Williams-Brice Stadium Miami 9 13 .409 1½ coordinator. Named Jonathan Erlichman process and In Columbia Atlanta 5 19 .208 6½ Edmonton at St. Louis, 8 p.m. analytics coach and Justin Su’a mental skills coach. T.L. Hanna vs. Dutch Fork, 6:30 p.m. Central Division Chicago at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. TEXAS RANGERS — Named Oscar Marin bullpen coach, 4A W L Pct GB Carolina at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Callix Crabbe assistant hitting coach and Regan Wong Milwaukee 15 7 .682 — THURSDAY’S GAMES physical therapist. Promoted Jacob Newburn to Friday Detroit 13 8 .619 1½ assistant trainer. At Williams-Brice Stadium Indiana 13 10 .565 2½ Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. BASKETBALL In Columbia Cleveland 5 18 .217 10½ N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. National Basketball Association Greer vs. Myrtle Beach, noon Chicago 5 19 .208 11 Colorado at Florida, 7 p.m. NBA — Fined L.A. Clippers G Patrick Beverley $25,000 3A Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. for throwing the game ball at a spectator. Montreal at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Friday WESTERN CONFERENCE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Signed F Joakim Noah for the Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. At Williams-Brice Stadium Southwest Division remainder of the season. Washington at Arizona, 9 p.m. In Columbia W L Pct GB FOOTBALL Minnesota at Calgary, 9 p.m. Chester vs. Dillon, 3 p.m. Memphis 13 9 .591 — National Football League 2A Dallas 11 10 .524 1½ Nashville at Vancouver, 10 p.m. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Placed S Ibraheim Campbell New Orleans 12 13 .480 2½ Chicago at Vegas, 10 p.m. on injured reserve. Signed LB Kendall Donnerson Friday San Antonio 11 12 .478 2½ New Jersey at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. from the practice squad and Ss Tray Matthews and At Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Houston 11 12 .478 2½ FRIDAY’S GAMES Jason Thompson to the practice squad. In Columbia Northwest Division PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed WR Justin Hunter on Abbeville vs. Barnwell, 8 p.m. W L Pct GB St. Louis at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. injured reserve. 1A Denver 16 7 .696 — San Jose at Dallas, 8 p.m. HOCKEY Minnesota at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Friday Oklahoma City 15 7 .682 ½ National Hockey League Carolina at Anaheim, 10 p.m. At Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Portland 13 10 .565 3 NHL — Approved the addition of a franchise in Seattle In Columbia Minnesota 12 12 .500 4½ to begin play in 2021. Lamar vs. Green Sea-Floyds, 5 p.m. Utah 11 13 .458 5½ LOS ANGELES KINGS — Assigned F Sheldon Rempal to Pacific Division COLLEGE BASKETBALL Ontario (AHL). W L Pct GB NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Returned F Stephen Gionta to NFL STANDINGS L.A. Clippers 16 7 .696 — MEN’S TOP 25 SCHEDULE Bridgeport (AHL). Recalled G Christopher Gibson from Golden State 16 9 .640 1 Bridgeport. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 | B3

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Unbeaten Furman ranked in top 25 for 1st time

BY AARON BEARD STATUS QUO The Associated Press There was no change at the top of Monday’s latest poll, with Gonzaga, RALEIGH, N.C. — Furman coach Kansas, No. 3 Duke and No. 4 Virginia Bob Richey wants his players to savor at the top again. The Zags had 43 of 64 the program’s first appearance in the first-place votes, the Jayhawks had 19, AP Top 25 poll, yet also remember the Blue Devils had one and the Cava- how much work it took to get there. liers had one. He’s hoping that approach will keep the 25th-ranked Paladins building to- MICHIGAN’S CLIMB ward something bigger, starting with Michigan has gone from No. 19 in Tuesday night’s trip to Elon and a the preseason to No. 5 with a series of weekend visit to USC Upstate. impressive wins . “The reality of it is this was not just The Wolverines (8-0, 1-0 Big Ten) something that was created by this have won every game by at least 17 team,” Richey told The Associated points, including against Villanova, Press. “There’s a lot of people that are North Carolina and Purdue. That has involved in this and have paved the them off to their best start since win- way for this to happen.” ning the first 16 games of the 2012-13 The Paladins (8-0, 1-0 Southern Con- season, with a league game at North- ference) had a marquee upset in No- western on Tuesday and a home vember by beating reigning national game against South Carolina on Sat- champion Villanova in overtime on urday. the road to grab some national atten- tion. They also won at Loyola-Chicago CONFERENCE WATCH , last year’s surprise Final Four team. The Big Ten has a national-best And there was Jordan Lyons’ 54- seven ranked teams, led by the Wol- point showing , with 15 3-pointers to verines, No. 10 Michigan State and No. tie an NCAA record, against North 12 Wisconsin. The list includes No. 24 Greenville on Nov. 15. Nebraska, which entered Monday’s Then came Monday, when Furman poll for the first time since November grabbed the final spot in this week’s THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2014, and visits Minnesota on Wednes- poll and entered the week as one of 11 Furman guard Alex Hunter (10) and forward Clay Mounce (45) celebrate after the Pala- day. unbeaten teams left in Division I. Lo- dins’ 76-68 overtime victory over defending national champion Villanova in November. The Atlantic Coast Conference is cated in Greenville, South Carolina, The Paladins are ranked in the Top 25 for the first time this week. second with five teams — Duke, Vir- Furman has tied a program record ginia, No. 11 Florida State, No. 14 UNC with 23 wins in each of the past two “The responsibility is we focus on Gonzaga meets No. 7 Tennessee on and No. 15 Virginia Tech — while the seasons and has won 15 of 16 dating to the task at hand, we focus on improve- Sunday in Phoenix. Southeastern Conference has four in last season. ment, we focus on getting better,” The Zags (8-0) already have one of Tennessee, No. 8 Auburn, No. 9 Ken- Richey, in his second season as head Richey said. “We focus on being the the season’s most impressive wins tucky and No. 22 Mississippi State. coach after six seasons on the Furman best version of ourselves that we can. against then-No. 1 Duke . As for the coaching staff, said the team ad- And we keep it about that. Volunteers (6-1), it’s their second big WATCH LIST dressed the ranking in a Monday “The second you get away from that nonconference game in the season’s Purdue (5-3) fell out of the poll from meeting. That included first-year re- and start falling in love with all the opening month; they lost in overtime No. 19 after losses to ranked FSU and cruiting director Daniel Fowler, a things that come with this exposure, to No. 2 Kansas in the NIT Season Michigan teams, but finished one four-year starter for the Paladins who then I think that’s when you’re going Tipoff over Thanksgiving week. point behind Furman for the final spot recalled that his freshman team hoped to quickly find yourself on your and could make it a brief absence by just to reach 10 wins. back.” RANKED VS. RANKED beating No. 23 Maryland on Thursday Now a team picked to finish fourth There’s another matchup of ranked and Texas on Sunday. in the Southern Conference is chasing MARQUEE MATCHUP teams out west Friday night. This one Iowa State (6-1) was also among the much more, such as its first Southern There’s a marquee matchup to head- features No. 6 Nevada meeting No. 20 top vote-getters just outside the Top 25 Conference Tournament title and line the week ahead for AP Top 25 Arizona State in Los Angeles with and has a game at No. 18 Iowa on NCAA Tournament berth since 1980. teams when top-ranked and unbeaten both teams trying to stay unbeaten. Thursday.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Nevada’s Caleb Martin (10) has Caleb Martin powers No. 6 helped No. 6 Nevada to an- other 8-0 start, Nevada to another 8-0 start winning its games by an average of 20 BY BETH HARRIS and played through the injury points. The Associated Press to lead Nevada to the Sweet 16. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS After the season, his foot re- LOS ANGELES — Nevada’s mained in a boot and affected bus pulled into Loyola of Chica- his workouts during the pre- go’s arena and the Wolf Pack draft process. Returning to made their way to the locker school meant he could give his room. Even behind closed foot time to heal instead of doors, one of college basket- playing at a disadvantage while ball’s most derisive chants rang trying to make an NBA roster. in their ears: “Over-rated!” He spent last summer alter- Of course the Ramblers’ fans nately resting his foot, staying in laid it on thick last week. Ne- shape and expanding his game. vada nearly derailed the team’s “I definitely wanted to be- storybook run in the NCAA come more of a facilitator,” Tournament last season. Martin said. “Obviously, my “We’re getting used to this,” job here for the most part is to coach Eric Musselman said. score, but really just make No. 6 Nevada has matched reads quicker and do things to its 8-0 start from last season, get my teammates more in- winning its games by an aver- volved since we do have so Christmas Gifts age of 20 points. much more talent this year.” “We’ve had this number Cody Martin, whose draft next to our name preseason stock was lower than his broth- to Treasure before we even played a game, er’s, also decided to come back. and we hadn’t proven any- Their return ensured the thing, so we’re just trying to Wolf Pack would field one of continue to validate who we the nation’s most experienced Broadstone Manor are as a basketball team,” lineups. They start five red- Musselman said. shirt seniors: the twins along Antiques & Interiors Last season, Nevada went with Jordan Caroline, 29-8, won the Mountain West Tre’Shawn Thurman and 204 & 208 BROAD STREET regular-season title and Trey Porter. The roster in- SUMTER, SC 29150 earned an at-large bid to the cludes eight transfers. THURSDAY - SATURDAY 10:00-5:00 NCAA Tournament. They “It’s a weird mix but it’s a 803.968.3086 beat Texas and Cincinnati to good mix at the same time,” reach the Sweet 16 before los- Caroline said. “We’re experi- www.broadstonemanor.com ing to Loyola of Chicago 69-68. enced but we haven’t been to- Last week, the Wolf Pack gether for the longest time. Our avenged that heartbreaking whole team is really close.” 2 YEAR WARRANTY defeat with a 79-65 victory. Caleb Martin averages a OVER-THE-COUNTER They play 20th-ranked Ari- team-high 19.9 points and 4.8 Genesis Power Tools zona State on Friday at Staples rebounds. Caroline is the sec- REPLACEMENT Center as part of the Basket- ond-leading scorer at 18.5 ball Hall of Fame Classic tri- points and 10 rebounds, and 20V Lithium-Ion pleheader. It’ll be Nevada’s sec- the Wolf Pack is 31-2 when he Drill/Driver ond trip to Los Angeles in a posts a double-double. Cody week, having beaten Southern contributes 8.7 points and four $ 26 78 #37504 California 73-61 last Saturday. rebounds a game. 6287 Back home in Reno, the Wolf “Caleb is so versatile,” Mus- Pack are a popular draw, aver- selman said. “Defensively, he aging 10,330 fans in their first continues to get better and he four home games of the season. takes bigger assignments this 7½ ” Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw The 23-year-old Martin year than he did in the past. twins are a big reason for that. As an off-guard, he’s a phe- • Quick Change Blade System NOW Caleb and Cody Martin seri- nomenal rebounder as well.” • Adjustble Pivoting Show • Always Ready Up to 18 Months • Die-Cast Aluminum Gear • Up to 350 in-lbs of Torque ously considered leaving early Two years ago, the twins $ 75 • 2 Variable Speed Ranges for Versatility for the NBA draft in June but transferred from North Caroli- Housing • More power & Double the run time of 49 GR5750 5715 took until the final hours be- na State, where they reached LIMITED QUANITY • NO RAINCHECKS NI-CAD Drills fore the deadline to decide the Sweet 16 and played two that they would return. hours from their hometown in The biggest factor in Caleb’s Mocksville, North Carolina. decision was his injured left They started over at Nevada in foot. He sprained it in a game the lower profile Mountain 1291 Broad St. Ext. • Sumter, SC Open: Mon-Fri. 8am - 5:30pm • Sat. 8am - 2pm 469-8531 against Colorado last February West. B4 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

ACC opponents’ 20-yard line, 2018-19 COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE FROM PAGE B1 helping Georgia Tech to a 41.0 net punting aver- SATURDAY, DEC. 15 Purdue (6-6) vs. Auburn (7-5), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) age, good for 11th nation- CELEBRATION BOWL CAMPING WORLD BOWL Harvin was also chosen ally. At Atlanta Orlando, Fla. NC A&T (9-2) vs. Alcorn State (9-3), Noon (ABC) West Virginia (8-3) vs. Syracuse (9-3), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) for the All-ACC team by Also, 10 of his punts CURE BOWL ALAMO BOWL the coaches. A third team went for over 50 yards. Orlando, Fla. San Antonio selection as a freshman, Babers led Syracuse, Tulane (6-6) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (7-6), 1:30 p.m. (CBSSN) Iowa State (8-4) vs. Washington State (10-2), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Harvin averaged 44.3 the preseason last-place NEW MEXICO BOWL SATURDAY, DEC. 29 yards on his 31 punts, pick in the Atlantic Divi- Albuquerque PEACH BOWL which would have led the sion, to a 9-3 record, a North Texas (9-3) vs. Utah State (10-2), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Atlanta ACC and have him second-place finish in LAS VEGAS BOWL Florida (9-3) vs. Michigan (10-2), Noon (ESPN) ranked 1th nationally. the division and a berth Fresno State (11-2) vs. Arizona State (7-5), 3:30 p.m. (ABC) BELK BOWL Fifteen of his 31 punts in the Camping World CAMELLIA BOWL Charlotte, N.C. were downed inside the Bowl . Montgomery, Ala. South Carolina (7-5) vs. Virginia (7-5), Noon (ABC) Georgia Southern (9-3) vs. Eastern Michigan (7-5), 5:30 p.m. ARIZONA BOWL (ESPN) Tucson, Ariz. NEW ORLEANS BOWL Arkansas State (8-4) vs. Nevada (7-5), 1:15 p.m. (CBSSN) 2018 AP ALL-ACC SELECTIONS FIRST TEAM Middle Tennessee (8-5) vs. Appalachian State (10-2), 9 p.m. COTTON BOWL CLASSIC (ESPN) Arlington, Texas Offense TUESDAY, DEC. 18 CFP Semifinal, Notre Dame (12-0) vs. Clemson (13-0), 4 p.m. Quarterback — Ryan Finley, North Carolina State, 6-4, 212, sr., Phoenix. (ESPN) Running back — AJ Dillon, Boston College, 6-0, 245, soph., New London, BOCA RATON (FLA.) BOWL Connecticut; u-Travis Etienne, Clemson, 5-10, 200, soph., Jennings, Louisiana. ORANGE BOWL UAB (10-3) vs. North Illinois (8-5), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Tackles — u-Mitch Hyatt, Clemson, 6-5, 305, sr., Suwanee, Georgia; Tyler Jones, Miami Gardens, Fla. North Carolina State, 6-3, 306, sr., Stone Mountain, Georgia. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 CFP Semifinal, Oklahoma (12-1) vs. Alabama (13-0), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Guards — Parker Braun, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 280, jr., Hallsville, Texas; Chris Lindstrom, Boston College, 6-4, 310, sr., Dudley, Massachusetts. FRISCO (TEXAS) BOWL MONDAY, DEC. 31 Center — Garrett Bradbury, North Carolina State, 6-3, 300, sr., Charlotte, North San Diego State (7-5) vs. Ohio (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Carolina. MILITARY BOWL Tight end — Tommy Sweeney, Boston College, 6-5, 260, sr., Ramsey, New Jersey. THURSDAY, DEC. 20 Annapolis, Md. Wide receiver — Kelvin Harmon, North Carolina State, 6-3, 214, jr., Palmyra, New Cincinnati (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Jersey; Olamide Zaccheaus, Virginia, 5-8, 190, sr., Philadelphia. GASPARILLA BOWL All-purpose player — Greg Dortch, Wake Forest, 5-9, 170, soph., Richmond, Virginia. SUN BOWL At St. Petersburg, Fla. Kicker — Andre Szmyt, Syracuse, 6-1, 195, fr., Vernon Hills, Illinois. Marshall (8-4) vs. South Florida (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) El Paso, Texas Defense Stanford (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh (7-6), 2 p.m. (CBS) FRIDAY, DEC. 21 Defensive ends — Brian Burns, Florida State, 6-5, 231, jr., Fort Lauderdale, REDBOX BOWL Florida; u-Clelin Ferrell, Clemson, 6-5, 260, jr., Richmond, Virginia. Defensive tackles — Dexter Lawrence, Clemson, 6-4, 340, jr., Wake Forest, North BAHAMAS BOWL Santa Clara, Calif. Carolina; u-Christian Wilkins, Clemson, 6-4, 300, sr., Springfield, Nassau Michigan State (7-5) vs. Oregon (8-4), 3 p.m. (FOX) Massachusetts; Toledo (7-5) vs. FIU (8-4), 12:30 p.m (ESPN) LIBERTY BOWL Linebackers — Joe Giles-Harris, Duke, 6-2, 240, jr., Nyack, New York; Germaine Pratt, North Carolina State, 6-3, 140, sr., High Point, North Carolina; Shaquille FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL Memphis, Tenn. Quarterman, Miami, 6-1, 235, jr., Orange Park, Florida. Boise Missouri (8-4) vs. Oklahoma State (6-6), 3:45 p.m. (ESPN) Cornerbacks — Hamp Cheevers, Boston College, 5-10, 180, jr., Trenton, Florida; Western Michigan (7-5) vs. BYU (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN) HOLIDAY BOWL Bryce Hall, Virginia, 6-3, 200, jr., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Safeties — Andre Cisco, Syracuse, 6-0, 199, fr., Valley Stream, New York; Juan SATURDAY, DEC. 22 San Diego Thornhill, Virginia, 6-1, 200, sr., Altavista, Virginia. Northwestern (8-5) vs. Utah (9-4), 7 p.m. (FS1) BIRMINGHAM (ALA.) BOWL Punter — Sterling Hofrichter, Syracuse, 5-9, 197, jr., Valrico, Florida. GATOR BOWL Memphis (8-5) vs. Wake Forest (6-6), Noon (ESPN) SECOND TEAM Jacksonville, Fla. ARMED FORCES BOWL NC State (9-3) vs. Texas A&M (8-4), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Offense Quarterback — Eric Dungey, Syracuse, 6-4, 226, sr., Lake Oswego, Oregon. Fort Worth, Texas TUESDAY, JAN. 1 Houston (8-4) vs. Army (9-2), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Running back — Travis Homer, Miami, 5-11, 205, jr., West Palm Beach, Florida; Qadree Ollison, Pittsburgh, 6-2, 225, sr., Niagara Falls, New York. DOLLAR GENERAL BOWL OUTBACK BOWL Tackles — Tremayne Anchrum, Clemson, 6-2, 290, jr., Powder Springs, Georgia; Mobile, Ala. Tampa, Fla. Stefano Millin, Pittsburgh, 6-5, 300, sr., Massillon, Ohio. Buffalo (10-3) vs. Troy (9-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Iowa (8-4), Noon (ESPN2) Guards — Phil Haynes, Wake Forest, 6-4, 310, sr., Raleigh, North Carolina; John Simpson, Clemson, 6-4, 320, jr., North Charleston, South Carolina. HAWAII BOWL CITRUS BOWL Center — Justin Falcinelli, Clemson, 6-4, 305, sr., Middletown, Maryland. Honolulu Orlando, Fla. Tight end — Brevin Jordan, Miami, 6-3, 245, fr., Las Vegas. Louisiana Tech (7-5) vs. Hawaii (8-5), 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) Kentucky (9-3) vs. Penn State (9-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Wide receivers — Tee Higgins, Clemson, 6-4, 200, soph., Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Jakobi Meyers, North Carolina State, 6-2, 203, jr., Lithonia, Georgia. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26 FIESTA BOWL All-purpose player — Deon Jackson, Duke, 6-0, 225, soph., Atlanta. Glendale, Ariz. Kicker — Christopher Dunn, North Carolina State, 5-8, 177, fr., Lexington, North SERVPRO FIRST RESPONDER BOWL LSU (9-3) vs. UCF (12-0), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Carolina. Dallas ROSE BOWL Defense Boston College (7-5) vs. Boise State (10-3), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Defensive ends — Zach Allen, Boston College, 6-3, 285, sr., New Canaan, Pasadena, Calif. Connecticut; Alton Robinson, Syracuse, 6-4, 249, jr., Converse, Texas. Washington (10-3) vs. Ohio State (12-1), 5 p.m. (ESPN) QUICK LANE BOWL Defensive tackles — Ricky Walker, Virginia Tech, 6-2, 300, sr., Hampton, Virginia; Detroit SUGAR BOWL Gerald Willis III, Miami, 6-4, 300, sr., New Orleans. Minnesota (6-6) vs. Georgia Tech (7-5), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) Linebackers — Ryan Guthrie, Syracuse, 6-2, 224, sr., Cumming, Georgia; New Orleans Cole Holcomb, North Carolina, 6-1, 235, sr., New Smyrna Beach, Florida; Tre Lamar, Texas (9-4) vs. Georgia (11-2), 8:45 p.m. (ESPN) CHEEZ-IT BOWL Clemson, 6-4, 250, jr., Roswell, Georgia. Phoenix MONDAY, JAN. 7 Cornerbacks — Essang Bassey, Wake Forest, 5-10, 185, jr., Columbus, Georgia; California (7-5) vs. TCU (6-6), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Trayvon Mullen, Clemson, 6-2, 190, jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida. COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Safeties — Cameron Glenn, Wake Forest, 6-1, 200, sr., Stone Mountain, Georgia; THURSDAY, DEC. 27 Jaquan Johnson, Miami, 5-11, 195, sr., Miami. Santa Clara, Calif. Punter — Pressley Harvin III, Georgia Tech, 6-0, 245, soph., Alcolu, South Carolina. Cotton Bowl winner vs. Orange Bowl winner, 8 p.m. (ESPN) INDEPENDENCE BOWL Coach of the year — Dino Babers, Syracuse, and Dabo Swinney, Clemson (tie). Shreveport, La. SATURDAY, JAN. 19 Offensive player of the year — Travis Etienne, Clemson. Temple (8-4) vs. Duke (7-5), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) Defensive player of the year — Clelin Ferrell, Clemson. PINSTRIPE BOWL EAST-WEST SHRINE CLASSIC Newcomer of the year — Trevor Lawrence, Clemson. Bronx, N.Y. At St. Petersburg, Fla. VOTING PANEL: East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) Miami (7-5) vs. Wisconsin (7-5), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) Michael Vega, The Boston Globe; Grace Raynor, Charleston (S.C.) Post & NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Courier; Steve Wiseman, The Herald-Sun of Durham, North Carolina; Matt At Pasadena, Calif. TEXAS BOWL Baker, The Tampa Bay Times; John Bednarowski, Marietta (Georgia.) Daily American vs. National, TBA (NFLN) Houston Journal; Rick Bozich, WDRB-TV, Louisville, Kentucky; Christy Cabrera Chirinos, Baylor (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6), 9 p.m. (ESPN) SATURDAY, JAN. 26 The Sun-Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Brant Wilkerson-New, The News FRIDAY, DEC. 28 & Record of Greensboro, North Carolina; Lauren Brownlow, WRAL.com, SENIOR BOWL Raleigh, North Carolina; Brian Batko, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Nate Mink, The Post-Standard of Syracuse, New York; Doug Doughty, The Roanoke Times; At Mobile, Ala. MUSIC CITY BOWL Norm Wood, The Daily Press of Newport News, Virginia; Conor O’Neil; North vs. South, 2:30 p.m. (NFLN) Nashville, Tenn. Winston-Salem Journal.

investigation showed he toler- one-point wins (Penn State, he left for Florida in 2005 and MEYER FROM PAGE B1 ated bad behavior for years Maryland) and a closer-than- rocketed to the top of the col- from Smith, including domes- expected win over a strug- lege football coaching ranks, a Meyer is leaving at the top program wasn’t healthy. The tic-violence accusations, drug gling Nebraska team. A star- peer of Alabama coach Nick of his profession after three Buckeyes are 12-1 and Meyer addiction, lies and other acts tling blowout loss at unranked Saban in terms of respect and national championships in a said he felt good about his re- that directly clash with the Purdue on Oct. 20 pushed ability. Critics noted that his career spanning three de- placement. Day will take over values Meyer touts publicly. Ohio State to the fringe of the success with the Gators was cades, the last seven years at as the 25th coach of the sto- Meyer acknowledged the in- national championship chase marred by a series of legal is- Ohio State, where he has an ried program where Meyer vestigation was among the and prompted questions about sues for his players, with 82-9 record. won a national title in 2014 reasons for stepping down, Meyer’s future. He was forced more than two dozen arrests. He had shown obvious ef- after two at Florida (2006, and he was asked if the sus- to address speculation that he Almost exactly nine years fects of being in pain on the 2008). pension will affect his legacy. would step down and Oct. 29 ago, Meyer shocked college sideline this season, leading to “You want to hand it off to “I’m sure it will,” he said. “I said he definitely planned to football by resigning at Flori- questions about his future. someone who could make it can lie to you and say it is not return next season. da after five seasons amid Meyer explained that the stronger,” Meyer said. important to me.” Ohio State followed that what he called stress-related headaches became severe last It was Day who led the The announcement came as with five straight wins, in- health concerns that came to season during Ohio State’s Buckeyes when Meyer was the Buckeyes begin prepara- cluding a rout of archrival light when he suffered chest game at Penn State and have suspended before the season tions for the bowl game Michigan that gave the Buck- pains following the SEC become a persistent problem opener over his role in the against Washington and less eyes another division title and championship game. He this season. handling of now-fired assis- than three weeks before then pulled away for the easy quickly changed his mind, re- Meyer said he believed he tant Zach Smith, who was ac- schools can sign a fresh batch win over Northwestern. turned for another season and could no longer coach the way cused by his ex-wife of domes- of recruits. Meyer said his de- The success was nothing then stepped down in Decem- he has from the early days at tic abuse. Meyer said he knew cision had to come before the new for Meyer, who was a ber 2010, saying he wanted to Bowling Green to Utah, Florida about the allegations against early signing period opens standout coach at Utah before spend more time with family. and, finally, with the Buckeyes. Smith — grandson of former Dec. 19. “The style of coaching I’ve Ohio State coach Earle Bruce The Buckeyes’ strong finish done for 33 years is very in- — but wasn’t sure they were this season belied on-the-field tense, very demanding. I tried true and kept Smith on staff problems that made for a to delegate more and CEO because no criminal charges stressful season for Meyer more and the product started were filed. The university and his staff. He lost star de- to feel ...,” he said, not finish- cited that lapse in suspending fensive end Nick Bosa to an FARM PET GARDEN ing his thought. “I didn’t feel I Meyer after an investigation. early season-ending injury, was doing right by our players A report issued by an inves- and the defense never fully re- and by Gene (Smith, the ath- tigative committee left a stain, covered. Palmetto Farm Supply letic director).” detailing behavior by Meyer The team alternated expect- Meyer said leaving would that could have taken down a ed blowout wins with puzzling have been more difficult if the coach of lesser stature. The play that included a pair of GrainG Free Chicken Let Us Do The Dishes WE LIKE BIG MUTTS Built-In Tub Dishwasher AND WE CANNOT LIE • Top Control, Quiet • Print Shield Stainless Steel NEW CONSTRUCTION • 3rd Level Rack PACKAGES AVAILABLE Full Service Pet $29.99 #KDTE234GPS 1152 Pocalla Rd, Sumter Grooming On Site! (803) 773-8016 30 LB. BAG WE Open Mon.-Fri. • 9am-5pm CARRY A FULL *We Service What We Sell* LINE Financing Available OF PET www.bobsappliancessc.com FOODS. 335 Broad Street • Sumter, SC 803-775-1204 THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 | B5

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So far this season, the Monarchs have won at East Claren- State championship games moved don 77-54, at C.E. Murray, 67-47, and at Scott’s Branch, 75-47. Manning is led by senior guard/forward Darias Wil- liams, who was named one of the top five seniors in 3A by to Friday because of threat of rain the SCBCA. Other key performers are senior guard Israel Brown, junior guard/forward Leondria Nelson and soph- omore shooting guard/small forward Corey Graham. The South Carolina High son before Lawrence took The decision Tuesday fol- Shuler is also proud of how the basketball culture has School League 5A, 4A and 3A the starting job. Bryant was lowed approval by the Frisco changed at the school. state championship football 16-2 as Clemson’s starter. He City Council and other gov- “We had to change morale, period,” he said. “Manning games have been moved from threw for 3,263 yards, 15 ernment entities. The PGA of was just a football school. We got back in a good direction Saturday to Friday due to the touchdowns and nine inter- America, for four decades and now we’re rolling.” threat of inclement weather ceptions the last two sea- based in Palm Beach Gardens, Shuler credits the men who preceded him, Jacob Smith on Saturday. sons. Florida, initially plans to em- and Stevie Ward, in making that transition. The games will still be LOUISVILLE TABS SATTERFIELD ploy at least 100 people at its Manning’s game against Calhoun County today will be played at Williams-Brice Sta- AS FOOTBALL COACH new headquarters. very important to Shuler. He used to play for Calhoun dium in Columbia. The 4A The move is not expected County and head coach Zam Fredrick. game between Greer and LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louis- until the summer of 2022. “I’ve been preparing my whole life for this game,” he Myrtle Beach will be played at ville has officially hired Scott Under the agreement, the said. “In 1996, I helped Calhoun County win its first state 1 p.m. The 3A game between Satterfield as its head football PGA Championship will be championship. I’ve been waiting on this game for a Chester and Dillon is set for a coach. held on one of the two courses while.” 4 p.m. start, and the 5A game The University of Louis- in 2027 and 2034. The agree- Shuler is confident in his team heading into the game. between Dutch Fork and T.L. ville Athletic Association ment also brings the Senior “We have a similar system (to them),” he said. “We’ll Hanna is set to start at 7:30 unanimously approved the PGA Championship twice, the prepare for them the way we prepare for everything and p.m. hiring of the former Appala- Women’s PGA Championship do what we do.” The 1A and 2A games were chian State coach on Tues- twice and possibly a Ryder originally scheduled to be day. Satterfield, who received Cup. played on Friday at Charlie W. a six-year contract with a The last major in Texas was Johnson Stadium in Columbia base annual salary of $1.625 the 1969 U.S. Open in Houston. GIRLS and will proceed as scheduled. million and another $1.625 NFL OFFICIAL ON LEAVE; ACCUSED FROM PAGE B1 Lamar and Green Sea-Floyds million for media obliga- OF CALLING PLAYER VULGAR NAME will meet at 5 p.m. for the 1A tions, is scheduled to be in- So far this year Manning has beaten defending 1A state title, and Abbeville will take troduced at a news confer- The NFL has placed official champion and now 2A East Clarendon on the road 35-27, on Barnwell at 8 p.m. in the ence later Tuesday at Cardi- Roy Ellison on administrative 1A C.E. Murray at home, 69-38, and Scott’s Branch on the 2A title game. nal Stadium. leave while it investigates an road, 41-38. Scott’s Branch played EC for the 1A lower state FORMER CLEMSON QB KELLY BRY- Satterfield was hired nearly accusation that he called title last season and was ranked No. 1 in the South Caroli- ANT HEADED TO MISSOURI a week after Jeff Brohm said Bills defensive end Jerry na Basketball Coaches Association 1A preseason poll. he was staying at Purdue. The Hughes a vulgar name during Mazyck said he doesn’t know much about Calhoun County. CLEMSON — Former 45-year-old Satterfield guided Buffalo’s game at Miami on “I’m more concerned about what we do.” Mazyck said. Clemson starting quarter- the Mountaineers to a 51-24 Sunday. “If we take care of the ball, we’ll be in a good position to back Kelly Bryant says he’ll record with three bowl wins The league confirmed Elli- win the game.” play his final season at Mis- in six seasons. son’s status and the investiga- Senior guard Aryionia Busby is having a big season so souri. Satterfield replaces Bobby tion Tuesday but provided no far for the Lady Monarchs. She is averaging 13 points, Bryant released a video on Petrino, who was fired Nov. 11 other details. 11.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.3 steals per game. Junior social media that after a 2-8 start to the fifth Hughes confronted Ellison forward Measha Jones, who led the team in scoring and ended with a season of his second stint as in the tunnel near the locker rebounding last season, is averaging 9.7 points, 11.3 re- player in a Mis- coach. Lorenzo Ward lost the room following Buffalo’s 21-17 bounds, 1.3 assists and 5.0 steals, and junior power for- souri uniform final two games as Louisville’s loss, and video of the incident ward/center Myisha Smiling is averaging 9.0 points, 7.3 and fans chant- interim coach. shows him accusing the um- rebounds and 1.3 steals. ing “M-I-Z” for Satterfield will now com- pire of using a derogatory Senior guard/forward Niyah Brand is only averaging its nickname pete in the Atlantic Coast term. Hughes waved his index 3.0 points, but she is pulling down 10.3 rebounds to go BRYANT “Mizzou.” Conference after leading finger and shouted “I’ll catch along with an average of 6.7 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.7 Bryant had App State’s successful tran- you. I’ll catch you, guaran- blocked shots per game. visited several schools after sition from the Football teed,” before being pulled he announced his transfer Championship Subdivision away by team officials. from Clemson because he to the Football Bowl Subdi- Hughes afterward declined was demoted as starting vision. The Mountaineers to elaborate. quarterback behind fresh- are bound for the New Or- Ellison was suspended in man Trevor Lawrence. Oth- leans Bowl against Middle 2013 for making a derogatory Keeping KatieSumter Altman, Water Resources Beautiful Extension Agent ers he met with included Tennessee. statement to Washington tack- Adopt-A-Stream favorite fishing hole? Maybe you Arkansas, Auburn, Missis- le Trent Williams during a PGA OF AMERICA MOVING I’m thrilled to announce that just want to add to the water sippi State and North Caro- HEADQUARTERS TO TEXAS game. Sumter’s Clemson Extension office quality data in your watershed. lina. 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BY ROB MAADDI the drive by firing a 6-yard TD he played for the Eagles in 2015. The Associated Press pass on the run to Tate. “I’m grateful for the oppor- “Play-action, bootlegs, na- tunity. I was praying for the PHILADELPHIA — Carson keds, getting me on the edge, opportunity,” he said, adding Wentz was at his best back on gives me a chance to make his “heart definitely breaks the move again. plays and we used that effec- for” McCoy and Smith. Wentz tossed two touch- tively,” Wentz said. down passes, Darren Sproles Dustin Hopkins kicked field WELCOME BACK ran for a score and the Phila- goals of 47 and 44 yards for Sproles scored his first TD delphia Eagles stayed in the Washington. since Dec. 22, 2016. Sproles only hunt for the NFC East title “We have to get a plan ready played three games last season with a 28-13 victory over the for Mark moving forward,” before he tore a knee ligament depleted Washington Red- Gruden said. “We’ve got to and broke his forearm on the skins on Monday night. play great football around him, same play. He was sidelined The Eagles (6-6) won con- which we didn’t do tonight.” since Week 1 this year because secutive games for the first THE ASSOCIATED PRESS of a hamstring injury. time since Nick Foles led Philadelphia’s Darren Sproles (43) scores a touchdown against Wash- SANCHIZE TIME “I’m really happy for him,” them to a Super Bowl victory ington during the first half of the Eagles’ 28-13 victory on Monday in Sanchez, a former first- center Jason Kelce said. “I over the Patriots. Philadelphia. round pick who led the New don’t usually know who is The Redskins (6-6) lost York Jets to consecutive AFC back there but when I saw it backup quarterback Colt only the third time season. go deep and lofted a 19-yard championship games in his was him and he got in the end McCoy to a serious right leg First, he scrambled out of pass down the left sideline on first two seasons, is now a zone, I had a big sense of joy. injury in his second game re- the pocket, motioned Tate to a first-and-15. Wentz finished starter for the first time since He’s a phenomenal guy.” placing Alex Smith, who broke his right tibia and fibu- la on Nov. 18. Mark Sanchez took his place. Redskins coach Jay Gruden said after the game that, from © 2018 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 34, No. 44 Gorillas are like people in a lot of ways. Use the code to find out a couple of ways they are similar to humans. what he understands, McCoy 6 5 4 fractured his fibula and will 8 7 3 miss the rest of the season. 9 Gorillas have ______and 1 16 11 3 14 1121 1624 7 Adrian Peterson ran 90 2 When a male gorilla is fully 10 grown, he will start to grow ______, just like us. Their _ _ _ _ 1 1 16 11 1 2 16 7 16 9 24 7 yards for a touchdown on Gorillas are found in Africa. They mainly live in tropical 11 silvery hair on his back, forests where there is a lot of vegetation, or plants to in the shape of a saddle. look just like ours. They even have the Sanchez’s first play under 12 center, giving the Redskins a eat. The mountain gorilla lives at higher This is why we call them elevations in Zaire, Rwanda 15 13 silverback gorillas. same number of _ _ _ _ _ as people – 32. 16 1 16 16 1 8 10-7 lead. It was the longest and Uganda. Elevation 17 14 run Philadelphia has allowed means how high the 18 land is above the 19 9 = A 21 = G 5 = M 4 = P 1 = T in franchise history but Wash- surface of the sea. 45 16 = E 8 = H 11 = N 24 = R 12 = U ington’s lead didn’t last long. 3 = F 14 = I 2 = O 7 = S 6 = W Wentz, who hasn’t scram- 44 Adult gorillas can weigh 20 Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. 43 up to 400 pounds, and, bled much since returning in Connect the when they stand on their Week 3 from surgery to repair dots to draw 33 42 two legs, are about five- a gorilla. 21 32 and-a-half feet tall. two knee ligaments, didn’t 34 41 run for any yards. But he ran 29 31 How tall are you? Measure Find the words by looking up, 22 30 GORILLAS around and made big plays 35 yourself, then draw yourself down, backwards, forwards, SADDLE sideways and diagonally. when he improvised and on 28 36 next to the gorilla. 23 ELEVATION designed rollouts. N O I T A T E G E V 40 TROOP “Anytime he can extend 27 37 PRIMATE M S S R D N A L A J plays with his legs, he’s such 39 24 38 VEGETATION E A R O S H E P T W a great athlete, that’s an ad- 26 25 WEIGH E L E O S V A R E H vantage to the offense,” coach FINGERS P L G P A I C I P O Doug Pederson said. “Being TOES able to do that allows us to A I N T D R G M R L Along with their families, silverback gorillas LAND stay on the field. He’s gifted in are mostly herbivorous, which means that SHAPE H R I I D H W A K E doing that. It comes natural to 19 - 8 = they usually eat plants and fruits. 28 - 19 = HAIR S O F E L A M T M A him.” A silverback gorilla can eat up to forty-five WAKE N G T E E S S E O T Sproles put Philadelphia up pounds of food a day. That’s a whole lot of food! WHOLE 14-10 on a 14-yard TD run in Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical MALE words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. the second quarter. Wentz Which of these things do you think weigh around 45 pounds? Check your answers by tossed a 4-yard TD pass to Jor- doing the math. dan Matthews and connected 8 + 4 = with Golden Tate on a 2-point 7 + 9 - 4 = conversion to extend the lead Food Fun to 22-13 early in the fourth Using the grocery ads in the newspaper or online, find enough food to add up to 45 quarter. 12 + 24 + 9 = The Eagles twice failed to pounds of food. You must include at least Standards Link: Number Sense/ seven different kinds of food (fruit, vegetables, score inside the red zone and Estimation: Students understand basic estimation strategies. 23 + 11 + 11 = 18 + 18 + 9 = Standards Link: Measurement: meat, cereal, bread, ice cream, juices, etc.) still managed their second- Understand the basic measurements of weight and height. Standards Link: Measurement: Understand the basic highest point total this sea- measurements of weight. son. Gorillas like to be around other gorillas, Draw a so they live in groups (sometimes called gorilla in They had a first down at the troops), as a big gorilla family. A troop three easy Redskins 2 in the second can include more than 30 gorillas. steps. Gorilla quarter, but Josh Adams was Can you imagine having thirty Words Winter Poem Send your story to: people in your family? Find ten words stopped for a loss on fourth in today’s What do you like about down from the 1. A troop is led by one or more newspaper that winter? How does winter silverback gorillas. They decide describe a gorilla. feel? Smell? Sound? Taste? They had a first down at the where the troop will live, and Redskins 5 in the third quar- Put these words in Look? Use these thoughts to when it will wake up, eat and alphabetical order. write a poem about winter. ter, but Wentz threw an inter- go back to bed. 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ISABELLE S. WILSON the Lord with gladness and and strong lady. Her true joy sisting parents with childcare. loving memories: her hus- BISHOPVILLE — Funeral influenced many people to de- in life was spending time with Rhunetta was a faithful life- band of 39 years, Robert L. service for Isabelle Stephens velop and grow in their rela- her family, especially her long member of Union Station Wilson Sr. of the home; four Wilson, who passed away on tionship with Christ and to grandchildren. She was a very AME Church. As a committed children, Robert “Bobby” Friday, Nov. 30, serve Him joyfully. To God be loving wife, mother, grand- member, she served in many Wilson Jr. of the home, and 2018, will be held the glory. mother, great-grandmother, capacities to include choir Catherine Stukes, Charles at 1 p.m. today at Survivors include her hus- sister and friend. She will be member, usher board, the Stukes and Ashley (Ricarldo) Liberty Hill Bap- band, Joe Willson; sons, Hal dearly missed by all who ACE League (YPD), the Stew- Johnson, all of Sumter; a sis- tist Church with Willson (Suzanne) and Don knew her. Mrs. Conyers was ard Board, Vacation Bible ter, Natherine Riley of Sum- interment to fol- Willson (Carmen); grandchil- associated with the Sumter School teacher and as presi- ter; sisters-in-law, Jessie Mae low at St. John dren, Arthur, Parker, Mat- Seventh Day Adventist dent of the Gardenia Brogdon Goines, Knenite Goines and WILSON Cemetery. thew and Kayla; sisters, Vir- Church. Women’s Missionary Society. Ulease Goines, all of Sumter, Surviving her ginia B. Vaughan (James), In addition to her husband, In addition to her parents, and Lizzie Ann Preston of are her four chil- Alice B. Coleman (Byrns), Bil- she is survived by two daugh- she was preceded in death by Manning; three brothers-in- dren, Shirley (Jerome) Simon, lie B. McLeod, Lois B. Weeks ters, Sandra C. Newell and two sons, Samuel Leon (Len) law, Lee Earnest Wilson of Robert Stephens, Wesley L. (Charles), Rose B. Drose her husband, Tony, and Janet Pitts and Karl Stuart Pitts; Sumter, Leroy (Jackie) Wil- Stephens and Bernice Ste- (Frank), Ruby B. Livingston C. Hamilton; one son-in-law, and one sister, Darnella Du- son and Henry Wilson of phens; one brother, Willie J. (Bill), Gloria B. Holladay Gregory K. Hamilton; two pree McCants. Manning; a grandchild who Thomas; 10 grandchildren; 15 (Ken) and Gayle Brunson; and brothers, William “Billy” Survivors include her hus- was reared in the home, Nya- great-grandchildren; three a brother, Steve Brunson Hughes and his wife, Dot, and band, Samuel Pitts; a son, sia Wilson; seven grandchil- great-great-grandchildren; (Cindy). Harold Hughes and his wife, Rodney Rydell Pitts of Sum- dren, Joshua Stukes, Tyreek and a host of other relatives In addition to her parents, Mildred, all of Sumter; three ter; a daughter, Denise Pitts Johnson, Jordan Stukes, Ri- and friends. she was preceded in death by grandchildren, Katelyn Ham- (Samuel) Addison of Char- carldo Johnson, Anyia John- JP Holley Funeral Home, a brother, Jerry Brunson; and ilton, Taylor Ellison and her lotte, North Carolina; five son, Ashton Johnson and Bishopville Chapel, is in a brother-in-law, Jerry husband, Brandon, and Lind- grandchildren, Zachary, Nich- Kennedi Johnson; a special charge of arrangements. McLeod. sey Frederick; and one great- olas, Moriah, Rodney and Mi- niece who was like a daugh- A funeral service will be grandchild, Adam Ellison. randa; one sister, Mae Dupree ter to her, Cindy Goines; and MARTHA MAE DUFFIE held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday In addition to her parents, Meggie of Sumter; daughter- a host of other nieces, neph- Martha Mae Duffie, widow at Bethany United Methodist she was preceded in death by in-law, Jere Daniels Pitts; and ews, other relatives and of Marvin Duffie Jr., was Church, 118 W. 3rd St. South, one sister, Lila “Dolly” Reed; a host of nieces, nephews, friends. born on Oct. 25, 1947, in Sum- Summerville, SC 29483. and four brothers, J.G. cousins, other relatives and Louise was preceded in ter County, to Visitation will be held from Hughes, Bobby Hughes, Eddie dear friends. death by four sisters, Lavica the late Eliza 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the church Hughes and Terry Hughes. Condolences may be made Mack, Hilda Wells, Ruby Bell Davis and prior to the service. A funeral service will be on her tribute page found at Conyers and Ardell Similing; Amos Simon. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday in www.PalmerMemorialChapel. five brothers, Barney, Roland, In addition to held at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Bullock Funeral Home Com. Doris, Clairmont and Jack her husband and Evergreen Memorial Park Chapel with Elder Samuel Professional services ren- Goines; and a granddaughter, parents, Martha cemetery in Sumter. Bonham officiating. Inter- dered by Palmer Memorial Jamiyah Leaneau. DUFFIE was preceded in Memorials may be made to ment will follow at Concord Chapel Inc. Public viewing will be held death by two Bethany United Methodist Presbyterian Church Ceme- from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s brothers, Mi- Church (designate Shama tery. Mortuary. chael Simon and Peter Simon. Women or Charleston Wesley The family will receive Mrs. Wilson will be placed Mrs. Martha Mae Duffie Foundation), Jesus Film Proj- friends one hour prior to the in the church at 10 a.m. on gained her heavenly wings on ect or Bible Broadcasting Net- service on Thursday from 1 to Thursday for viewing until Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Flor- work. 2 p.m. at Bullock Funeral the hour of service. ence. Stephens Funeral Home & Home. Funeral services will be Martha Mae leaves to cher- Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Memorials may be made to held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at ish her precious memory: a Manning, is in charge of ar- the American Cancer Society, CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- son, Leslie (Doris) Dickerson; rangements, (803) 435-2179. 200 Center Point Circle, Suite ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, a daughter, Sheraunda Duffie; www.stephensfuneralhome.org 100, Columbia, SC 29210. Christopher Taylor, 66, de- with Pastor Ronnie Smiling four sisters, Carolyn (James) You may go to www.bullock- parted this life on Monday, officiating and the Rev. Alber- Dawson, Yvonne (Rickey) CLARA MAE S. EPPS funeralhome.com and sign the Dec. 3, 2018, at J&T Residen- tis Smiling, eulogist. Inter- Stuckey, Evelyn (Henry) Mc- MANNING — Clara Mae family’s guest book. tial Care in Hampton. ment will follow at Bethesda Fadden and Juanita Simon; Sullivan Epps, 87, widow of The family has chosen Bull- He was born on April 1, Baptist Church Cemetery. four brothers, Larry (Mary) John Ishmael Epps, passed ock Funeral Home for the ar- 1952, in Sumter, a son of the The family will receive Young, Larry (Martha Taylor) away on Monday, rangements. late Rufus and Ida Mae S. friends at 330 Dusty Circle, Simon, Steve (Teresa) Simon Dec. 3, 2018, at Davis. Sumter, SC 29150. and James Lee (Robbie) McLeod Hospice The family will receive Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Simon; five grandchildren, House. friends at the home of his sis- Main St., Sumter, is in charge Dominque, Desmond, Mar- Born on May 9, ter and brother-in-law, Del- of arrangements. quis, Devonta and Jazmin; 1931, in Man- phine and Jerell Moses, 25 Online memorials may be five great-grandchildren; ning, she was a Pebblebrook Drive, Sumter, sent to the family at jobsmor- mother-in-law, Hattie C. Duff- EPPS daughter of the SC 29153. [email protected] or visit us on ie; two brothers-in-law, Isaac late Lucious RHUNETTA DUPREE PITTS Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. the web at www.jobsmortuary. (Willie Mae) and Billy (Carrie) Samuel Sullivan and Julie Main St., Sumter, is in charge net. Duffie; a special friend, Lee Way Sullivan. She was a re- Funeral services for Rhu- of arrangements. Ernest Young; a goddaughter, tired nursing assistant with netta Dupree Pitts will be held TOMMY MCCUTCHEON Hilda Scott; nieces, nephews, Clarendon Memorial Hospital, at 1 p.m. on Thursday at ALBERT JENKINS Tommy McCutcheon, 63, de- other family members and and she was a member of Union Station Albert Jenkins, 82, died on parted this earthly life on Sat- friends. Manning First Baptist AME Church, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Sum- urday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Lexing- Funeral services will be Church. 945 S. Main St., ter Health and Rehab Facili- ton Medical Center, West Co- held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at She is survived by two Sumter, with the ty. lumbia. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist grandchildren, Charles Epps Rev. Dr. Phil Born on Oct. 22, 1936, in Lee Born on Nov. 26, 1955, in Church, 14 N. Brand St., Sum- and Michelle Epps; and a Flowers officiat- County, he was a son of Ber- Sumter, he was a son of Buck ter, with the Rev. Larry W. great-granddaughter, Shay. ing. Interment tha Jenkins Wilson. and Mittie Bell McCutcheon. Barnes, pastor, officiating. In- In addition to her parents PITTS will follow at The family will receive rela- He leaves to cherish his terment will follow at Walker and husband, she was preced- Hillside Memori- tives and friends at the home memories a host of family Cemetery. ed in death by two sons, al Park, Sumter. of his sister and brother-in- members and friends. A public viewing will be James Epps and Ervin Epps; a The public may view from 6 law, Alva Mae and Johnny L. The family will receive rela- held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at daughter-in-law, Sandra Epps; to 7:30 p.m. today at Palmer Martin, 2690 Yank Haven tives and friends at the home, the mortuary. two brothers, Jimmie Sullivan Memorial Chapel, Sumter. Drive. 2575 Kevin Road, Sumter. Messages of hope can be and Jackie Sullivan; and a sis- Mrs. Pitts will be placed in Funeral arrangements are Graveside services will be placed at www.whitesmortu- ter, Maxine Sullivan. the church at noon on Thurs- incomplete and will be an- held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at ary.net A memorial service will be day for further viewing until nounced by Williams Funeral Oak Grove Cemetery, 2720 The family is receiving held at 5 p.m. today in the cha- the hour of service. Home Inc. Bloomville Road, Manning, friends from 1 to 9 p.m. daily pel of Stephens Funeral Rhunetta Dupree Pitts, wife with the Rev. Jim Boodle offi- at 1004 Collins St. Home with the Rev. Dr. Phillip of Samuel Pitts, transitioned LOUISE GOINES WILSON ciating. Services entrusted into the Reynolds officiating. on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at Pal- Louise Goines Wilson was Online messages may be care of Whites Mortuary LLC Memorials may be made to metto Health Tuomey. born on Feb. 13, 1950, in Clar- sent to the family at williams- of Sumter. Manning First Baptist She was a daughter of the endon County, a daughter of [email protected]. Church, 49 W. Boyce St., Man- late Leon and Annie L. Pear- the late Deacon Blanding and Visit us on the web at www. JUNE BRUNSON WILLSON ning, SC 29102. son Dupree. Rhunetta was ed- Loree Smiling Goines. She williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. SUMMERVILLE — June Stephens Funeral Home & ucated in the public schools of was the 11th of 11 children. Services directed by the Brunson Willson, 73, passed Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Sumter County and was a Louise departed this life on management and staff of Wat- away on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. Manning, is in charge of ar- graduate of Lincoln High Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Pal- kins, Garrett & Woods Funer- June was a rangements, (803) 435-2179. School Class of 1957. She metto Health Tuomey, after al Home of Greenville. daughter of the www.stephensfuneralhome.org earned a Bachelor of Science an extended illness. Local services by Williams late William degree in elementary educa- She received her formal ed- Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Harry and Mary PATRICIA RUTH H. CONYERS tion from Morris College, a ucation in the public schools Main St., Sumter. Anna Thames Patricia Ruth Hughes Cony- Master’s Degree in education of Clarendon and Sumter Brunson. June ers, age 73, beloved wife of 54 from the University of South counties. She was employed HATTIE PINKNEY served many years to Thomas Ashton Carolina and later received with Georgia Pacific in Sum- Hattie Pinkney, 84, widow WILLSON roles in the Unit- Conyers, died on certification as an education ter and Manning Manufac- of Sammie Pinkney, died on ed Methodist Monday, Dec. 3, specialist. ture Sewing Plant in Man- Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at Cove- Church, includ- 2018, at her resi- Rhunetta’s service to the ning. During her youth, she nant Place of Sumter. ing positions on the staff at dence. community in education joined Bethesda Baptist Born on May 7, 1934, in Bethany UMC in Summer- Born in Sum- spanned 33 years. She taught Church in Sumter. Louise Sumter County, she was a ville, Stallsville UMC in Sum- ter, she was a at Savage Glover Elementary, was united in holy matrimo- daughter of Roosevelt and merville, Aldersgate UMC in daughter of the Millwood Elementary and ny to Robert L. Wilson Sr. on Hattie Johnson Mack. Greenville and North Charles- late Joseph and rendered service to Sumter Jan. 9, 1979. She then became The family will receive rela- CONYERS ton UMC. She served as the Lila Brown School District 17, until retire- a homemaker. She loved her tives and friends at the home, youth coordinator for the Hughes. Mrs. ment in 1995. After four years, family and was a loving 4900 Cane Savannah Road, Conference Council on Minis- Conyers was a supervisor at she returned to the classroom mother to her children and Sumter. tries beginning in 1980 and the commissary at Shaw Air in Lee County. Mrs. Pitts was grandchildren. She enjoyed Funeral arrangements are was the associate director Force Base for many years. committed to serving the chil- playing basketball and soft- incomplete and will be an- from 1993 until her retirement She was known for making dren in our community by tu- ball. nounced by Williams Funeral on June 30, 2008. June served good cakes and was a loving toring, volunteering and as- She leaves to cherish her Home Inc.

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BUSINESS LEGAL RENTALS Estate Sale SERVICES NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Unfurnished OF ESTATES Roofing Apartments Liquor License Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE or mail their claims to the indicated All Types of Roofing & Roofing Senior Living Notice Of Application Personal Representatives, appointed to Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs Apartments administer these estates, and to fi le their FTC is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to join our team in exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley Notice is hereby given that Saanvi 2 for those 62+ LLC, DBA Hampton Liquor intends claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Sumter. The successful candidate must have the following: high Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. 803-316-4734. (Rent based on income) to apply to the South Carolina school diploma; strong phone presence and experience; proven Department of Revenue for a license Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Shiloh-Randolph Manor before the date that is eight months after sales experience; profi cient with corporate productivity and web Tree Service 125 W. Bartlette. permit that will allow the sale Off premises consumption of Liquor at the date of the fi rst publication of this presentation tools; excellent written and verbal communication skills; 775-0575 Notice to Creditors, (unless previously 256-South Pike West Sumter, SC strong listening and presentation skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize Studio/1 Bedroom barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), A Notch Above Tree Care Full 29150 To object to the issuance of and manage time eff ectively. The following is desired: minimum 2 apartments available this permit / license, written protest or such persons shall be forever barred quality service low rates, lic./ins., free EHO as to heir claims. All claims are required year degree in Business/Marketing; knowledge of quoting process est BBB accredited 983-9721 must be postmarked no later than December 14, 2018. For a protest to to be presented in written statements, and project management; capability of supporting multiple product be valid, it must be in writing, and indicating the name and the address Newman's Tree Service Tree Mobile Home of the claimant, the basis of the claim, lines; experience working with Salesforce.com or similar Customer should include the following Relationship Management Software. removal, trimming, topping, view Rentals information: (1) the name, address the amount claimed, the date when the enhancement pruning, bobcat and telephone number of the person claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and work stump grinding, Lic & Nice 3BR 2BA DW on 1 acre. 5 min. filing the protest; (2) the specific Excellent benefi ts package. Send resume to: Human Resources insured. Call 803-316-0128 reasons why the application should the date when due, and a description of to Shaw. Priv lot. $750mo. + dep. any security as to the claim. Representative, P. O. Box 588, Kingstree, SC 29556, or apply online at 803-983-0371 be denied; (3) that the person ftc-i.net. FTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, protesting is willing to attend a ESTATES PERSONAL stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, hearing (if one is requested by the 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. TRANSPORTATION applicant); (4) that the person REPRESENTATIVES protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five PETS & miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the ANIMALS address of the premises to be PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA CLERK’S OFFICE Autos For Sale licensed. Protests must be mailed to: REVISED NOTICE OF FILING AND HEARING AND PREFILE DEADLINES S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: DOCKET NO. 2018-318-E ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Pets 1964 Ford Fairlane 2 door hard Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC – Application of Duke Energy Progress, top, 260V8. 29' Model A Ford Coop, 896-0110. LLC for Adjustments in Electric Rate Schedules and Tariffs needs restoration and also have Cute cuddly kittens, 1m, 1f. Call model A spare parts. Call 803-773-5719 803-410-7317 or 803-410-2465 Public Hearing On November 8, 2018, Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“Duke Energy Progress” or the “Company”) fi led an Application with the Public Service Commission of South Caroli- 2011 Chevrolet Impala LT, fully Angel fish, fresh water, silver & na (“Commission”) requesting authority to adjust and increase its retail electric rates, black. $4, $5 & $7. Buy 5/Get one equipped, 78,300 miles in excellent NOTICE OF HISTORIC Free. Call between 3pm-7pm condition. $7000. Call 803-840-7556 PRESERVATION charges, and tariffs. The Application was fi led pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §§58-27- DESIGN REVIEW 803-452-6728. 2000 V8, 4 door, 2 wheel drive, sun 820 and 58-27-870 and S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-303 and 103-823. roof, in excellent condition. 118,350 The Historic Preservation Design miles. Asking $4000 OBO. Call Review Committee will meet on In its Application, Duke Energy Progress seeks rate changes to increase annual reve- 803-775-6094, leave mes. Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers nues by 10.3% or $59 million, to be updated to account for known and measurable MERCHANDISE located on the Fourth Floor of the expenses for grid investments of approximately $5.1 million in 2020 and $5.8 million Miscellaneous Sumter Opera House (21 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina). This in 2021. The Company states that recent work to modernize the electric system, gen- is a public hearing. erate cleaner power, responsibly manage and close coal ash basins, and continually For Sale improve service to customers have made it necessary to request a net increase in retail or Trade HP-18-25, 342 W. Calhoun St. (City) Request for Historic Preservation revenues. The Company’s request includes $10 million in net tax benefi ts resulting from Design Review approval for the the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Company states in its Application that its request Today's Value installation of rooftop solar panels 3 spaces $2195ea., 3 vaults on property located at 342 W. is driven by capital investments and environmental compliance progress made by the $2395ea., 3 opening closing Calhoun St. and represented by Tax Company since its previous rate case, including the further implementation of the Com- $1695ea., for all $15,000 at Hillside Map #228-11-01-028. pany’s generation modernization program, which consists of retiring, replacing and Dogwood Call 803-464-2243 HP-18-26, 15 Church St. (City) upgrading generation plants; investments in customer service technologies; and the Request for Historic Preservation Company’s continued investments in base work to maintain its transmission and distri- Golden Kernel Pecan Co. Design Review approval for the 1200 C Pocalla Rd 968-9432 installation of an emergency fire bution systems. The Company states that its request includes an increase in revenues of We buy pecans, sell Pecan halves, door on property located at 15 approximately $38 million for capital additions incurred since its last rate case through Chocolate & all flavors & Fruit cake Church St. and represented by Tax mix. Gift Pkgs avail. M-F 9-5 Sat 9-1 Refurbished batteries as low as Map #228-12-02-029. December 31, 2018. $45. Golf cart batteries $65. Great Christmas Gift Ideas Auto Electric Co. HP-18-27, 121 N. Salem Ave. (City) The Company also requests approval of its proposed Grid Improvement Plan, approval Many genealogical and historical Request for Historic Preservation 102 Blvd Rd. 803-773-4381 Design Review approval for of a Prepaid Advantage Program, and a variety of accounting orders related to ongo- books previously out of print are installation of an 18' x 30' aluminum ing costs for environmental compliance, advanced metering infrastructure deployment, available for purchase, just in time carport on property located at 121 N. for Christmas. Call The Sumter Salem Ave. and represented by Tax grid investments between rate changes, and regulatory asset treatment related to the County Genealogical Society at Map # 228-11-02-033. retirement of a generating plant located in Asheville, North Carolina. Finally, the Com- 803-774-3901. pany seeks approval to establish a reserve and accrual for end of life nuclear costs for Documents pertaining to the materials and supplies and nuclear fuel. proposed request(s) are on file in the Office of the Sumter City-County Planning Department and are Duke Energy Progress requests that the proposed increases be effective on June 1, EMPLOYMENT available to be inspected and 2019. According to the Company’s proposal in the Application, a typical residential studied by interested citizens. customer using 1,000 kWh will see an increase of approximately $17.91 per month be- Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. ginning with the rate effective date in this case, requested to be June 1, 2019, and then Help Wanted Mayor Full-Time an increase of $1.60 per month beginning June 1, 2020 and an additional $1.81 per month beginning June 1, 2021, to incorporate costs for grid investments per the Grid Truck Driver 1 Bedroom Improvement Plan described in the Application. Page 19 of the Application describes Helena Chemical Company, a the Grid Improvement Plan, which can be described, in part, as a long-term initiative national agricultural-chemical com- Apartments for built upon strategic, data-driven investments to improve reliability to avoid outages and pany, has an opening for a truck driver with CDL A Class or B Class. A speed restoration; harden the grid to protect against cyber and physical threats; and hazmat endorsement would be a 62 YEARS AND OLDER to expand solar and other innovative technologies across a two-way, smart-thinking plus. This person will make deliver- grid. The Company proposes additional rate changes in 2020 and 2021 to refl ect the ies, load and unload products, ability •Refrigerator •Central Heat & Air •Community Room remaining years of the multi- year plan, with costs captured in a regulatory asset for to use forklift and perform various warehouse duties. Requires a high •Range •Handicap •Coin Operated recovery between rate changes. Duke Energy Progress proposes an increase in the Resi- school diploma or GED equivalent. •Blinds Accessible Laundry Room dential Basic Facilities Charge from $9.06 to $29.00 per month effective June 1, 2019. We offer an excellent compensation •Carpet •Emergency Call and benefits package A copy of the Company’s Application, as well as the proposed rates, charges and •Ceiling Fans System Applications will be taken Monday- tariffs may be obtained from the Commission at the following address: Public Service Thursday, during the hours of **Rent Based On 30% of Adjusted Income** Commission of South Carolina, Clerk’s Offi ce, 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100, 8am-2pm, at Helena Chemical Co., **Utility Allowance Given** Columbia, South Carolina 29210. Additionally, the Application is available on the 5055 Florence Hwy 76, Mayesville, Commission’s website at www.psc.sc.gov and is available from Heather Shirley Smith, SC, 29104. You can also apply Bassett Park online on AgCareers.com. Pre- Deputy General Counsel, Duke Energy Progress, LLC, 40 W. Broad Street, Suite 690, employment drug screen required. 1390 Granville Court • Sumter, S.C. 29150 Greenville, South Carolina 29601; or Frank R. Ellerbe, III, Esquire, Robinson Gray EOE M/F/V/H For application or information, please call Stepp & Laffi tte, P.C., Post Offi ce Box 11449, Columbia, South Carolina 29211. 803-469-8238 Full Time or Part Time Sales TTY 800-735-8583 Any person who wishes to participate in this matter as a party of record should fi le a Pe- position available. Some experience tition to Intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure preferred but will train. No calls. on or before February 1, 2019, by fi ling the Petition to Intervene with the Commission, Apply at Wally's Hardware 1291 Broad St . by providing a copy to the Offi ce of Regulatory Staff and by providing a copy to all parties of record. For the receipt of future Commission correspondence, please include Sumter Habitat ReStore seeking an email address in the Petition to Intervene. Please refer to Docket No. 2018-318-E and individual to drive donation truck & Looking for a... warehouse duties. Some heavy mail a copy to all other parties in this docket. Any person who seeks to intervene and lifting required. Must have valid SC who wishes to testify and present evidence at the hearing should notify, in writing, the drivers license with a clear 5 year Commission; the Offi ce of Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, record & pass background check. Dream House? South Carolina 29201; and the company at the above address, on or before February Apply in person at Sumter Habitat ReStore, 30 Bridge Ct., Tues-Fri 10-5 1, 2019. Please refer to Docket No. 2018-318-E. & Sat 9-3. Any person who wishes to request that the Commission hold a public hearing in his or Cashier needed full time. Must have her county of residence in order to hear comments from the utility’s customers should some computer knowledge, be self-motivated, dependable & ener- notify, in writing, the Commission at the address below; the Offi ce of Regulatory Staff, getic. Apply at Wally's Hardware at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, SC 29201; and the Company at the above 1291 Broad St. address, on or before February 8, 2019. HVAC Service Tech & Installer needed. Great hourly pay, medical PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-817 and & retirement avail. Exp. preferred. S.C. Code Ann. §58-27-870, on the above matter has been scheduled to begin on Apply in person Gene's Heating & Thursday, April 11, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., before the Commission in the Commission’s Air, LLC, 4035 Raccoon Rd, Manning Hearing Room at 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100, Saluda Building, Columbia, NOW HIRING 5 TECHS South Carolina 29210 for the purpose of receiving testimony and evidence from all Sub-Contract Spectrum work, Clean interested parties. The hearing may continue through April 12, 2019, if necessary. Bkgrd & Drug Need Truck/Van, Apply in person 911 E Liberty St, Sumter M-F 8 to 12 INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL PARTIES OF RECORD (Applicant, Petitioners, and Intervenors only): All Parties of Record must prefi le testimony with the Commission and with all Par- Experienced carpenter needed for ties of Record. Prefi led Testimony Deadlines: Other Parties of Record Direct Testimony framing & siding. Must provide own transportation. 803-473-4246 leave Due: 3/4/2019; Applicant’s Rebuttal Testimony Due: 3/18/2019; and Other Parties your name & phone number. There of Record Surrebuttal Testimony Due: 3/25/2019. All prefi led testimony deadlines are is no caller I.D. subject to the information as posted on www.psc.sc.gov under Docket No. 2018-318-E.

For the most recent information regarding this docket, including changes in scheduled dates included in this Notice, please refer to www.psc.sc.gov and Docket No. 2018- 318-E.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any person who wishes to have his or her comments consid- ered as part of the offi cial record of this proceeding MUST present such comments in person to the Commission during the hearing.

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Call Rhonda Barrick at: (803) 774-1264 | E-mail: [email protected] Apple crisp gets boost Give punch a try from tart cranberries FAMILY FEATURES BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN stayed crisp. If you are looking to host an unfor- Although it’s hard to imagine We achieved the perfect fruit mix gettable holiday cocktail party, punch that apple crisp needs much im- by combining fresh and dried cran- can make a memorable impression on provement, we liked the tartness berries, and we precooked all the your guests and bring your get-together and texture that cranberries fruit and added tapioca to thicken to the next level. added to one of our favorite stan- the juices. This step shortened the Punch reached the height of its popu- dard dessert recipes. The chal- oven time and ensured that the larity during the Victorian Age. Origi- lenges were balancing the fruit fla- classic butter, flour, sugar, cinna- nally made with alcohol, it ultimately vors and making sure that the fill- mon and oat topping lived up to the became a non-alcoholic drink largely ing baked evenly while the topping name “crisp.” because of the preference of Queen Vic- SWANGY CIDER PUNCH toria. Over the following decades, it CRANBERRY-APPLE CRISP dle position and heat oven to 400 F. faded in popularity, briefly regaining Servings: 10 (8 ounces each) Pulse flour, sugars, cinnamon and butter favor in the 1920s when champagne 1 bottle (64 ounces) Tree Top 100 percent Servings: 8 in food processor until mixture has tex- punch was a hallmark of parties and Pure Pressed Sweet & Tart Apple Cider Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes ture of coarse crumbs (some pea-size celebrations. 16 ounces ginger beer Topping: pieces of butter will remain), about 12 Now, as new generations are reinvig- 2 oranges, juice only 3/4 cup (3 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour pulses. Transfer to medium bowl, stir in orating old favorites and enjoying the 1 lime, juice only 1/2 cup packed (3 1/2 ounces) light oats, and use fingers to pinch topping art of mixology, punch is trending 1 lemon, juice only brown sugar into peanut-sized clumps. Refrigerate again. 1 cup vodka or light rum (optional) 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar while preparing filling. Start by making punch a visual cen- 1 sliced Granny Smith apple 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For filling: Bring cranberries, 3/4 cup terpiece at your holiday party. Consider 6 star anise pieces, plus additional for a charming drink dispenser, an unusu- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into sugar and water to simmer in Dutch garnish (optional) al punch bowl or an elegant glass pitch- 1/2-inch pieces and chilled oven over medium-high heat and cook 6 whole cloves er. Let your personal and unique style 3/4 cup (2 1/4 ounces) old-fashioned until cranberries are completely softened 3 cinnamon sticks shine through with your choice of rolled oats and mixture is jam-like, about 10 min- frozen cranberries, for garnish (optional) Filling: glassware and table decorations and colored sugars or ginger crystals, for utes; transfer to bowl. Cook apples, re- offer a variety of garnish selections for 1 pound (4 cups) fresh or frozen maining 1/2 cup sugar and dried cran- garnish (optional) cranberries your guests to further personalize their berries in now-empty Dutch oven over glasses. 1 1/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) granulated In punch container, combine apple medium-high heat until apples begin to Typically, punches start with a blend sugar cider, ginger beer, orange juice, lime release their juices, about 5 minutes. Off of sweet and tangy, and you can get 1/4 cup water juice, lemon juice and vodka or rum, if heat, stir in cranberry mixture and tapio- that “swangy” taste with an option like 2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, ca. Transfer filling to 13-by-9-inch baking Tree Top’s 100 percent Pure Pressed desired, for an alcoholic version. peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dish set on rimmed baking sheet. Sweet & Tart Apple Cider as a base. For Decorate container with apple slices, pieces Smooth surface with spatula, and scatter inspiration, take a mixologist’s ap- star anise pieces, cloves and cinnamon 2 1/2 pounds Braeburn apples, peeled, topping over filling. Bake until juices are proach to creating a memorable punch. sticks. cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces bubbling and topping is deep golden Lemon, cinnamon and cloves not only Personalize each serving with addi- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries brown, about 30 minutes. (If topping is spice up the flavor but can also double tional star anise pieces, frozen cranber- 3 tablespoons Minute Tapioca browning too quickly, loosely cover with as decorations. Try ginger beer for a ries and sugars or ginger crystals, as de- For topping: Adjust oven rack to mid- aluminum foil.) Let cool slightly. nice fizzle, and for an adult-only punch, sired. Serve cold. consider adding vodka or rum. This Bundt cake demands a spot in your next brunch spread

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Bring cider to boil in 12-inch skillet over high heat; cook until reduced to 1 cup, 20 to 25 minutes. While cider is reducing, ad- just oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 12-cup non- stick Bundt pan. Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice in large bowl until combined. Place confec- tioners’ sugar in small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons cider reduction to confec- tioners’ sugar, and whisk to form smooth icing. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside. Set aside 6 tablespoons cider reduction. Pour remaining 1/2 cup cider reduction into large bowl; add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Pour cider mixture over flour mix- ture and stir with rubber spatula until almost fully combined (some streaks of flour will remain). Stir in apples and any accu- mulated juice until evenly distributed. Transfer mixture to prepared pan, and smooth top. Bake until skewer inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes, rotating cake halfway through baking. Transfer pan to wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet. Brush ex- posed surface of cake lightly with 1 tablespoon reserved cider re- duction. Let cake cool for 10 minutes. Invert cake onto wire rack, and remove pan. Brush top and sides of cake with remaining 5 ta- blespoons reserved cider reduction. Let cake cool for 20 minutes. CARL TREMBLAY / AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN VIA AP Stir icing to loosen, then drizzle evenly over cake. Let cake cool Cider-Glazed Apple Bundt Cake is a stunning dessert with plenty of apple fla- completely, at least 2 hours, before serving. vor. C2 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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BY KEVIN McDONOUGH At the same time, Midge’s It’s hard not to admire Ama- undefined nature makes the zon Prime’s “The Marvelous Mrs. more finely drawn characters, Maisel” (TV-MA). It’s also en- like Borstein’s brash and butch tirely possible to have very Susie and Tony Shalhoub’s ab- mixed feelings about the hand- sent-minded professor father, some production from hus- all the more enchanting. band-and-wife team Amy Sher- It’s hard not to like “Maisel” man-Palladino and Daniel Pal- without hating it a little at the ladino, now streaming its sec- same time. I guess you can ond season. have it both ways. Writing about its first sea- • Discovery launches a live son, I likened it to a musical experiment. Every Wednesday that never burst into song. for six weeks, it will broadcast Well, this season we’ve got mu- “Border Live” (9 p.m.), a look at sical numbers. And a period agents on the U.S.-Mexican soundtrack featuring Barbra border as well as stories of Streisand and cabaret legend those who live and work in the Blossom Dearie in the very often-desolate area. first episode. • Ceding the Rio Grande to For those who haven’t seen Discovery, Smithsonian pro- this Emmy-winning series, the files a mighty river on the utterly charming Rachel Bros- three-part series “America’s Mis- nahan stars as Midge Maisel, a sissippi” (8 p.m.). wealthy wife and mother of two, seemingly happily en- sconced in Manhattan’s Upper TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS West Side in the late 1950s. To • Duty disrupts a wedding on everybody’s horror, she leaves “Chicago Med” (8 p.m., NBC, EPK.TV / AMAZON PRIME her husband, Joel (Michael TV-14). Starring Rachel Brosnahan as Midge Maisel, season two of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is now streaming Zegen), after he has an obvious • A financial deadline looms on Amazon Prime. affair. Chatty and irrepressible, on “Empire” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). Midge stumbles onto a stand- • Floki ponders the will of “Star” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Ed ABC, r) * Howie Mandel, Dani- pear on “The Late Late Show up comedy stage and spills all the gods on “Vikings” (9 p.m., Begley Jr. guest-stars on “Mod- elle Macdonald, Mehdi Hasan With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., of her secrets. This emotional History, TV-14). ern Family” (9 p.m., ABC, TV- and Nikki Glaspie visit “Late CBS). unburdening is seen as a terrif- • “Mysteries at the Museum” (9 PG) * Spencer makes his Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 ically honest “act,” and she is p.m., Travel, TV-PG) recalls the choice on “All American” (9 p.m., a.m., NBC) * Jude Law, Steve Copyright 2018 discovered by aggressive talent CIA’s attempts to heist a Soviet CW, TV-14) * Will has an agen- Coogan and Sam Morril ap- United Feature Syndicate scout Susie (Alex Borstein). satellite. da on “Single Parents” (9:30 p.m., “Maisel” follows in the Sher- • The former first lady dis- ABC, TV-PG) * A suspicious man-Palladino tradition of cusses her recent memoirs on rise in overdose deaths on shows featuring insanely chat- “A Thousand Words With Michelle “Criminal Minds” (10 p.m., CBS, Not sure why ty women who get to have their Obama” (9 p.m., BET). TV-14). cake and eat it too, while also • The river of addiction flows letting us know how much on “Chicago P.D.” (10 p.m., NBC, BUSINESS IS SLOW? more cake they want and how TV-14). LATE NIGHT they could improve upon the • A change of scenery on “A Expect Jeremy Scott on “The recipe. Million Little Things” (10 p.m., Daily Show With Trevor Noah” (11 On “Gilmore Girls,” Lorelai ABC, TV-14). p.m., Comedy Central) * Jeff (Lauren Graham) was present- Daniels and Emily Mortimer ed as both a struggling single are booked on “The Late Show mother and a millionaire’s CULT CHOICE With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 daughter. She lived in a tiny Marcello Mastroianni and p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon wel- town where everybody Sophia Loren star in the 1964 comes Anderson Cooper, Andy brimmed with knowing urban- Italian melodrama “Marriage Cohen and John Legend on ity. On “Maisel,” Midge is seen Italian Style” (8 p.m., TCM), di- “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., as edgy enough to hang out rected by Vittorio De Sica. NBC) * Jennifer Aniston, Chris with tortured junkie saint Elliott and Rita Ora appear on Lenny Bruce and still trot “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., home to Riverside Drive and SERIES NOTES is not just a saying the life of a cosseted princess. Visits from home on “Survi- This season she goes to Paris! vor” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * in business. Just as “Gilmore” asked us Bachelor party blues on “The to believe in a character who is Goldbergs” (8 p.m., ABC, TV- Advertise today and let your business be in sight city and country at the same PG) * Archie becomes a fugi- and in the minds of your customers. time, “Maisel” is both uptown tive on “Riverdale” (8 p.m., CW, and downtown simultaneously. TV-14) * Katie recalls her frisky EVERY DAY I can’t buy it. Real characters youth on “American Housewife” are defined by choices and lim- (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-14) * Fears itations. Like Lorelai, Midge of a mole grow on “SEAL Team” 36 W.Liberty Street • Sumter, SC isn’t so much a believable (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Red as- woman as a quip-dispensing phalt on “Chicago Fire” (9 p.m., 803.774.1200 device. NBC, TV-14) * Legal woes on www.theitem.com C4 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 FOOD THE SUMTER ITEM Cooking, glazing a moist, cured ham? It’s in the bag BY AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN eating and glazing a cured ham seems ef- fortless, but many recipes yield leathery meatH in an overly sweet glaze. We wanted to guarantee moist meat in a nuanced glaze. Bone-in hams, labeled "with natural juices," have the best flavor and spiral-sliced ones make carving a cinch, but too much time in the oven can ruin even the best ham on the market, so we focused on re- ducing the cooking time. Soak- ing the ham in hot water shaved off a full hour, and using an oven bag further re- duced the cooking time while also containing the ham's moisture. We heated a mixture of sweet and savory pantry sta- ples for two tempting glaze op- tions. You may bypass the 1 1/2- hour soaking time, but the ham will be less juicy and the heating time must increase to 18 to 20 minutes per pound. We prefer a tapered shank ham, but a rounded sirloin ham will work here. If there is a tear or hole in the ham's inner covering, wrap it in several layers of plastic wrap before the hot-water soak. If you do not wish to use an oven bag, place the ham cut side down in the roasting pan and cover tightly with alumi- num foil, adding 3 to 4 minutes per pound to the heating time.

GLAZED SPIRAL-SLICED HAM Maple-Orange Glaze: Servings: 12-14 Makes 1 cup Start to finish: 1 hour, 45 minutes (plus 1 hour, 30 minutes for soaking) 3/4 cup maple syrup 1 (7- to 10-pound) spiral-sliced bone-in half ham 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1 large plastic oven bag 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 recipe glaze (recipes follow) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Leaving ham's inner plastic or foil covering intact, place ham in large container and cover 1 teaspoon pepper with hot water; set aside for 45 minutes. Drain and cover again with hot water; set aside for 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon another 45 minutes. Combine ingredients in small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 250 F. Unwrap ham; discard plastic until reduced to 1 cup, 5 to 10 minutes; set aside. disk covering bone. Place ham in oven bag. Gather top of bag tightly so bag fits snugly Cherry-Port Glaze: around ham, tie bag, and trim excess plastic. Set ham cut side down in large roasting pan and cut 4 slits in top of bag with knife. Makes 1 cup Bake ham until center registers 100 degrees, 1 to 1 1/2 hours (about 10 minutes per 1/2 cup ruby port pound). 1/2 cup cherry preserves Remove ham from oven and increase oven temperature to 350 F. Cut open oven bag and 1 cup packed dark brown sugar roll back sides to expose ham. Brush ham with one-third of glaze and return to oven until 1 teaspoon pepper glaze becomes sticky, about 10 minutes (if glaze is too thick to brush, return to heat to loos- Simmer port in small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 en). minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1 cup, 5 Remove ham from oven, transfer to carving board, and brush entire ham with another third to 10 minutes; set aside. of glaze. Tent ham with aluminum foil and let rest for 15 minutes. While ham rests, add 4 to 6 Nutrition information per serving with orange glaze: 390 calories; 157 calories from fat; 17 g fat (5 g saturated; 0 g tablespoons of ham juices to remaining one-third of glaze and cook over medium heat until trans fats); 145 mg cholesterol; 1914 mg sodium; 7 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 52 g protein. thick but fluid sauce forms. Carve and serve ham, passing sauce separately. Nutrition information per serving with port glaze: 463 calories; 151 calories from fat; 17 g fat (5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 143 mg cholesterol; 1908 mg sodium; 25 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 23 g sugar; 52 g protein.

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FAMILY FEATURES he holiday season is full of opportunities to eat, drink and gather around the table with the ones you love. Whether it's a family dinner, office potluck or neighbor- hood brunch, good food is a cornerstone of nearly every greatT holiday celebration. From hosting guests to kids return- ing home on winter break, the holiday season can require more planning than usual. Ensure you're prepared this year with a savory centerpiece staple like Smithfield Spiral Sliced Ham or a crowd-pleasing favorite like Bacon French Toast Bake, giving you more time to soak in the best parts of the season. To keep the holiday season fresh and exciting, consider put- ting a twist on a classic, like adding sausage to a traditional side dish like Sausage and Ciabatta Stuffing. Available as links, pat- ties and rolls, Smithfield's line of Fresh Breakfast Sausage is made using premium, high-quality pork to provide big flavor that can be enjoyed any time of day. For more recipes and tips that can help make your holiday soiree a breeze, visit Smithfield.com/HolidayHub.

BACON FRENCH TOAST BAKE Bake 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set. 2 cups chicken broth Top with blackberries and dust with powdered sugar be- 1/3 cup olive oil 1 small loaf challah or brioche bread, cut into 1/2-inch-thick fore serving. 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus additional for garnish slices 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary nonstick cooking spray salt, to taste 6 large eggs freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup heavy cream Heat oven to 325 F. Bake ciabatta bread cubes until lightly 1 cup whole milk toasted, about 15 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven tempera- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese ture to 375 F. 1/3 cup maple syrup In skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cook sausage, breaking meat into medium pieces, until 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped browned, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer sausage to large 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese bowl; set aside. 1/2 cup blackberries Add remaining butter to skillet; cook carrots, onions 1 teaspoon powdered sugar, for dusting and celery until soft, 5-7 minutes, and transfer to bowl Leave bread slices out, at room temperature, at least 3 with sausage. hours, or until slightly stale. In large bowl, mix bread cubes, chicken broth, olive oil, Generously coat 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking parsley, rosemary and salt and pepper, to taste. Add vegeta- spray. Arrange bread, slightly overlapping. ble and sausage mixture to bread cubes mixture and com- In large bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, Gruyere SAUSAGE AND CIABATTA STUFFING bine. cheese, maple syrup and cinnamon. Add chopped bacon, Spread evenly in greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake saving 2 tablespoons for later. Pour over bread in baking dish. 1 large loaf ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes until golden brown and bread is slightly crisp on top, 30-35 With hands, press down on bread to submerge. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided minutes. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 5 1 pound fresh sausage roll Garnish with additional parsley before serving. hours, or overnight. 1 cup carrots, diced Tip: Recipe can be made one day before and refrigerated Heat oven to 375 F. Remove plastic. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups onion, diced overnight. bacon and Swiss cheese over top of bread mixture. 2 cups celery, diced Source: Smithfield WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 $1.00 Celebrating 125 years of

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