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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS At the time relevant to the indict- also included costs for services that solve a False Claims Act investigation [email protected] ment, Butler was a founder, owner and were not rendered. regarding the submission of false operator of EAP, states the indictment. The second count of the indictment claims to TRICARE and South Caroli- A co-founder of Sumter-based Early Butler helped found the group in 1995 accuses Butler of knowingly and will- na Medicaid programs for therapy ser- Autism Project Inc. is facing the possi- after seeking behavioral therapy for her ingly embezzling, stealing and convert- vices that were misrepresented and bility of having to pay $9 million if she son, who was diagnosed with autism at ing to other uses the alleged fraudu- not provided. is convicted of embezzling money from a young age. lent money totaling $9,020,589.56. EAP was accused of padding billable Medicaid and TRICARE, an accusation EAP now has clinic sites throughout This is the second suit related to time for a therapist who had not ac- the organization itself settled in 2018. the state and affiliates in Georgia, Flori- fraudulent activity conducted by EAP tively worked with children during An indictment from a grand jury da and Pennsylvania, serving hundreds since a lawsuit was filed against the those listed hours. states Susan A. Butler, a Sumter native, of children. organization in 2015 for submitting The investigation started when a and others planned and systematically In the first count of the grand jury's false claims to the same medical insur- former employee, Olivia Zeigler, filed a conducted a scheme to defraud TRI- indictment, Butler is accused of fraudu- ance companies. lawsuit under the whistleblower provi- CARE and Medicaid by over-billing the lently billing the government for admin- On Aug. 2, 2018, the United States sions of the False Claims Act in July agencies for autism-related and other istrative costs, including therapist travel Attorney’s Office for the District of 2015. Under the act, Zeigler received services between January 2007 and expenses, that were disguised as patient South Carolina announced that EAP $435,000 after the U.S. recovered June 2016. therapy. The alleged fraudulent billings paid the United States $8,833,615 to re- money from the settlement.

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Main St. services after having been • Livestock Forage Disaster; closed since the govern- • Emergency Assistance Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm- ment partially shut down raised Fish Program; over a lapse in funding • Livestock Indemnity Program; Business news over President Donald • Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program; Trump’s proposed border • Tree Assistance Program; and wall. • Remaining Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program USC expert: Current economic U.S. Secretary of Agri- payments for applications already processed. culture Sonny Perdue an- nounced Tuesday the U.S. recovery would be longest since Department of Agricul- According to the re- cilitation Program, which ture has temporarily re- lease, Trump has already is funding farmers who called all the more than signed legislation guaran- have been affected by tar- WWII if it extends through ’19 9,700 FSA employees who teeing employees will re- iffs handed down through had been told to stay ceive all back pay missed trade disputes between BY BRUCE MILLS home in the now month- during the shutdown, China and the U.S., has [email protected] long shutdown, the lon- which was showing no been extended to Feb. 14. gest in U.S. history. Offic- definite signs of letting up For the first two full During the painful Great Reces- es will be open from 8 at the beginning of the weeks of this operating sion of 2008 and ’09, many of us a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on week- week. plan — Jan. 28-Feb. 1 and “Average Joes” couldn’t help but days beginning Thursday, The four-person staff Feb. 4-8 — FSA offices will learn the actual definition of a re- according to a news re- which mans the Sumter be open Monday through cession: when the U.S. economy lease from Perdue’s office. FSA office has not re- Friday, according to the has at least two consecutive quar- Senate Republicans pro- ceived an income since USDA. After that, offices ters of negative Gross Domestic In its 10th year, this expansion moted their 1,300-page Christmas and are among will reduce to three days a Product — or GDP — growth. actually exceeds an expansion pe- catchall bill Tuesday — some 800,000 furloughed week — Tuesdays The U.S. hasn’t experienced riod from 1961 to ’69, an era of big the 32nd day of the shut- federal employees who through Thursdays. that since the middle of 2009, and government spending under Pres- down — to reopen the are either working with- While 14 services will currently we are in the 10th year idents John F. Kennedy and Lyn- government and finance out pay or are on a forced be provided, transactions of an economic “expansion,” don Johnson, CNN noted. Trump’s $5.7 billion wall vacation. There are about that will not be available which dates back to June 2009, ac- Unlike the “breathtaking along the U.S.-Mexico bor- 1,500 farms in Sumter, include, but are not limit- cording to University of South growth of the 1960s,” the current der, but Democrats said and about 200-300 farmers ed to: Carolina research economist Joey expansion hasn’t set any records the legislation offers inad- participate in FSA pro- • New Conservation Re- Von Nessen. for speed, CNN said. Many know equate protections for grams through their serve Program contracts; “An expansion is just an eco- after the recession of the late “Dreamer” immigrants county office, according to • New Direct and Guar- nomic cycle where we are seeing 2000s, it took a long time for un- and that Trump should last week’s coverage in anteed Farm Ownership relatively steady positive econom- employment to get back to reopen the government The Sumter Item, receiv- Loans; ic growth,” Von Nessen said, “and healthy levels. Wages have only before negotiations can ing administrative servic- • Farm Storage Facility it’s a direct contrast to a reces- last year begun to increase mean- start, according to The As- es critical to farmers and Loan Program; sion.” ingfully. sociated Press. House ranchers. • New or in-process Since the Great Recession Yet, the very fact that the econ- Democrats have contin- FSA offices in Claren- Wildfires and Hurricanes ended, the U.S. economy has had omy didn’t roar back to life from ued to pass their own don, Lee and eight other Indemnity Program appli- quarters of negative GDP growth the Great Recession likely extend- spending packages, but S.C. counties opened on cations; — but never consecutive quar- ed the life of the recovery. The Republicans have not Jan. 17 to offer limited • Emergency Conserva- ters, he said. slow speed prevented the econo- taken any of them up be- services for existing loans tion Program; One noteworthy item: If the my from overheating, according cause they do not include and tax documents. In ad- • Emergency Forest Re- current U.S. expansion extends to Moody’s Analytics chief econo- funding for the wall. dition to the longer list of habilitation Program; through 2019, it will be the lon- mist Mark Zandi. Amid the political im- transactions they and • Biomass Crop Assis- gest economic expansion on re- "The silver lining with this very passe, a second missed now all offices will be able tance Program; and the cord since World War II, Von Nes- long economic expansion is we paycheck looms this week to accommodate starting • Grassroots Source sen said. didn't experience the same boom- for hundreds of thou- Jan. 24, the deadline to Water Protection Pro- Close observers describe this to-bust cycle that we had in the sands of federal workers. apply for the Market Fa- gram. recovery as “slow but steady.” past," Zandi told CNN.

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Castro launched his campaign most would generate new rev- “A guarantee of government by pledging support for “Medi- enue by taxing the rich. jobs doesn’t make sense.” care for All,” free universal The leftward lurch on top THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Yet Steyer insists that most preschool, a large public in- policies carries risks. Julian Castro, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- of his party’s policy priorities vestment in renewable energy President Donald Trump ment and candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomina- — universal health care and and two years of free college and his Republican allies are tion, right, shares a laugh with Ray Buckley, chairman of the New free college, among them — for all Americans. betting that voters will ulti- Hampshire Democratic party, before speaking at Saint Anselm Col- are anything but radical. That wasn’t enough for some mately reject the Democratic lege on Jan. 16 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Those already on the record of his party’s most liberal proposals as extreme. Some backing free tuition at public members. GOP leaders cast lesser plans self-described democratic so- tion to create a federal jobs colleges and universities in- Critics on social media as socialism during the Obama cialist, was the only presiden- guarantee program in several clude former Vice President quickly knocked Castro’s plan era. tial contender to support communities across America. Joe Biden, Sanders, Gilli- to provide only two years of Republican critics are joined “Medicare for All,” a proposal The pilot program, which is brand, Harris and Warren. Es- free higher education — in- by a handful of moderate that would essentially provide co-sponsored by fellow 2020ers timates vary for the cost to stead of four — as “half mea- Democrats, who fear that free health care coverage to all like New York Sen. Kirsten state and local taxpayers, al- sures,” “scraps” and “corpo- promises by well-intentioned Americans. This year, it’s hard Gillibrand, Massachusetts Sen. though Sanders acknowledged rate Dem doublespeak.” Aware presidential prospects may to find anyone in opposition. Elizabeth Warren, California it could be $70 billion annually. of the backlash, the former create unrealistic expectations That’s even after one recent Sen. Kamala Harris and Ore- Warren seemed to back Obama administration Cabi- with their party’s most pas- study predicted the plan would gon Sen. Jeff Merkley, could away from her support for free net member clarified his posi- sionate voters. cost taxpayers more than $32 ultimately transform the U.S. college during an appearance tion in an interview days later. Billionaire businessman Mi- trillion. 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BY LISA MARIE PANE Handguns are dis- is one house of Congress. It stocks, which allow the long Associated Press played at the Smith & just doesn't have the same gal- guns to mimic fully automatic Wesson booth at a past vanizing effect." weapons. When gunmakers and deal- Shooting, Hunting and The National Shooting Organizers last year restrict- ers gather this week in Las Outdoor Trade Show in Sports Foundation's SHOT ed media access to trade jour- Vegas for the industry's larg- Las Vegas. Show has been held annually nalists. This year's show will est annual conference, they for more than four decades. again allow reporters from AP FILE PHOTO will be grappling with slump- This year more than 60,000 mainstream media to attend. ing sales and a shift in politics will attend the event that runs Gun-control advocates are that many didn't envision two through Friday — from gun rejoicing in the gun industry's years ago when gun-friendly dealers and manufacturers to misfortunes of late and chalk- Donald Trump and a GOP- companies that cater to law ing it up to not just shifting at- controlled Congress took of- of political science at the State school shooting — also cast a enforcement. There's a wait titudes among Americans but fice. University of New York at pall. list for exhibitors that is sev- a shift in elected political lead- Some of the top priorities Cortland and a longtime "After the Parkland shoot- eral hundred names long, and ers. for the industry — expanding watcher of gun issues, said ing, (gun rights initiatives) it will have some 13 miles of "Without a fake menace in the reach of concealed carry that not only have shifting were kind of frozen in their aisles featuring products from the White House to gin up permits and easing restric- politics made it difficult for tracks," Spitzer said. "Now more than 1,700 companies. fears, gun sales have been in a tions on so-called "silencers" the gun industry to gain there's no chance that it's Last year's show in Las Trump slump and, as a result, — remain in limbo, and pros- ground, but high-profile mass going anywhere." Vegas was held just months the NRA is on the rocks," said pects for expanding gun rights shootings — like the Las It's easier to drive up gun after a gunman killed 58 peo- John Feinblatt, president of are nil for the foreseeable fu- Vegas shooting that happened sales when there's the threat ple and injured hundreds at Everytown for Gun Safety, a ture. just miles from where the or risk of gun rights being re- an outdoor music festival. The group founded by former New Instead, fueled by the dead- SHOT Show will be held and stricted, he said. "It's harder to massacre was carried out by a York Mayor Michael Bloom- liest mass shooting in modern the Parkland, Florida, high rally people when your target gunman armed with bump berg. U.S. history, the federal gov- ernment banned bump stocks, and newly in-charge U.S. House Democrats introduced COMMUNITY legislation that would require background checks for virtu- Palmetto Farm Supply SERVICE ally every firearm sale, re- OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 8AM - 6PM gardless of whether it's from a Thomas Sumter Academy develops principled servant gun dealer or a private sale. leaders who serve their community in any way Even without Democrats' possible. Our students are well-rounded, exhibit great gains in November's midterm Full service citizenship, and are fully prepared for college and life. elections, the industry was facing a so-called "Trump Pet Grooming Add to your faith, virtue; and to virtue, slump," a plummet in sales knowledge. -2 Peter 1:5 that happens amid gun rights- On Site! friendly administrations. Background checks were at an all-time high in 2016, Presi- Now taking dent Barack Obama's last full year in office, numbering Appointments more than 27.5 million; since then, background checks have been at about 25 million each year. CAPSTAR Gary Ramey, owner of Georgian gunmaker Honor Kills Fleas & Defense, says the mood at last year's SHOT Show, which Ticks Overnight stands for Shooting, Hunting $ and Outdoor Trade, was sub- One Tablet 4.99 dued. He's expecting the same this year. 2lb - 24lb "There was no one to beat up. You didn't have President $ Obama to put up in Power- or 5.99 Point and say 'He's the best Thomas Sumter Academy gun salesman, look what he's 25lbs & over. doing to our country,'" he said. 5265 Camden Hwy. 806 Universal Dr. 335 Broad Street • Sumter, SC Rembert, SC 29128 Columbia, SC 29209 "Numbers are down," he 803-499-3378 803-638-4351 added. "You can't deny it." Robert J. Spitzer, chairman 803-775-1204

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$1.78 billion invested into Sum- need of a local business or in- here in Sumter,” held a pledge CHAMBER ter since 2007, bringing 5,563 dustry partner, which means drive to fund the purchase of FROM PAGE A1 new jobs. that company provides resourc- commemorative coins for stu- He said the average annual es and time to the teachers and dents who participate in one of Board of Directors and senior salary for a manufacturing job students in the path and meth- the group’s learning forums. large account executive for in Sumter is about $49,000, a od of their choosing to promote The drive raised more than Duke Energy in South Caroli- number that has risen from jobs and student achievement. $5,200. na. about $35,000 in 2009. Those schools are: Cher- 4. A NEW ADDITION TO Turner said on Saturday that Sumter’s per-capita income is ryvale Elementary, Kingsbury SWAN LAKE-IRIS GARDENS being purposely positive can do growing at a faster rate than Elementary, Oakland Primary, wonders for any group, from an the state, with Sumter’s wage Pocalla Springs Elementary, Sumter’s Grainger McKoy, a individual to a community, and growth at 2.5 percent from 2009 Shaw Heights Elementary, renowned artist and sculptor, is that it is sometimes easy to MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM to 2016 and South Carolina’s at Wilder Elementary, Brewington working on a 24-foot swan miss that opportunity. Leaders from Sumter attend the 2.4 percent. Academy, Sumter Career and sculpture that will be perma- “When you are in the midst Greater Sumter Chamber of 3. EDUCATION REFORM, Technology Center and Sumter nently displayed in front of of change, sometimes you don’t Commerce’s annual retreat dur- EDUCATION REFORM, Adult Education, according to Swan Lake-Iris Gardens, ac- see what’s going on around ing the weekend at Hilton Head. EDUCATION REFORM information distributed at the cording to Mayor Joe you,” he said. retreat. All three high schools McElveen. The piece is expect- Here are five top takeaways 1,000 to 1,441, according to Shel- State Sen. Thomas McElveen, in the district — Sumter, Lake- ed to be finished this year. from the weekend, in no partic- ley Kile, communications direc- D-Sumter, said while he has wood and Crestwood — need an 5. ENHANCING PALMETTO ular order. tor for the city. Sumter’s 28 ho- heard those words before at the additional partner. They are al- TENNIS CENTER 1. RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY tels are consistently 62 percent capitol in Columbia, he has ready partnered with Central GROWTH occupied, not including cabins hope this year that the General Carolina Technical College. McElveen also said there is a at Poinsett Assembly During the retreat, the Edu- goal to build red clay tennis Howie Owens, Sumter’s State Park, will produce cation Committee of the Cham- courts at Palmetto Tennis Cen- downtown development man- Airbnb rent- “If we’re going to be as meaningful ber, which focuses on partner- ter, where world-class tourna- ager and assistant to the city als, a bed successful as we’re entitled education ships with the district to make ments are held with competi- manager, reviewed an array of and break- reform. He sure students are aware of “re- tors including top-100 Taylor what used to be abandoned fast and to be as a community, we said legisla- warding career opportunities Townsend. buildings that have been reno- short-term must continue to address tors have vated and now host businesses apartments. the K-12 and higher been talking Exceptional such as Central Carolina Tech- The mili- about giving nical College’s downtown cam- tary ac- education systems.” teachers a 5 pus, Sidewalk Café, Naomi and counts for Greg Thompson, chairman and percent Exciting Warner and Subway. about 30 per- founder of Thompson Family of raise. 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Trump’s proposal “will be number of other policy prior- gally as children. He had that he will sign the legisla- SHUTDOWN roundly defeated.” But the ities.” tried to end the Obama-era tion if it clears both cham- FROM PAGE A1 Democratic bill, which al- Democrats, though, panned program in 2017, though the bers of Congress: “Well, ready passed in the House, Trump’s proposal and said issue remains before the that’s a big if. We don’t know reopen the government “could break us out of the the immigrant protections courts. what the final bill would look through Feb. 8 while talks on morass we are in,” he said. are inadequate — only offer- As drafted, the bill is a like. But the president has border security continue. “If you’re looking for a way ing temporary deportation nonstarter with Democrats, been clear about what he Either package would need to open up the government, relief that Trump helped but McConnell appears hope- wants.” to hit the 60-vote threshold to this is the way,” the New cause by announcing an end ful that it could be a starting The Republican plan is a advance on Thursday, a tall York senator said. to the Deferred Action for point for negotiations be- trade-off: Trump’s border order in the narrowly divided Republicans, though, down- Childhood Arrivals program cause it embraces immigra- wall funding in exchange for Senate where Republicans played the stopgap measure protecting young “Dreamer” tion concepts backed by Dem- temporary protection from hold a 53-47 majority. and said it would also fail. immigrants. ocrats. McConnell has been deportation for some immi- Trump’s wall is the key stick- Senate Republicans pressed “Open the government. adamant that he’ll only take grants. To try to draw more ing point in his standoff with ahead Tuesday with Trump’s Let’s talk,” House Speaker up legislation that Trump bipartisan support, it adds Democrats that has led to a plan to reopen the govern- Nancy Pelosi said. “The will sign. $12.7 billion in supplemental partial government shut- ment, finance his wall and (Dreamers) had their protec- “The proposal outlined by funding for regions hit by down, already the longest in provide some deportation tions. .... The president took President Trump that we will hurricanes, wildfires and U.S. history. protections for “Dreamer” it away, and now he is saying, consider here in the Senate is other natural disasters. But the agreement reached immigrants. ‘I’ll give you this back tempo- the only proposal, the only All told, it would provide to at least start voting sets the Convening the Senate, Sen- rarily if you give me a wall one currently before us, that about $350 billion for nine stage for senators to give seri- ate Majority Leader Mitch permanently.’” can be signed by the presi- Cabinet departments whose ous thought to the options as McConnell said Trump’s “It’s not a compromise,” dent and immediately reopen budgets are stalled. Other the shutdown enters a second 1,300-page spending measure Schumer added. “It’s more the government,” McConnell than the wall and immigra- month, and some 800,000 fed- — including $5.7 billion to hostage-taking.” said. tion-related provisions, the eral workers face another Fri- fund the wall — “would Trump is offering three White House spokesman core measure hews closely to day without paychecks. break through this stalemate years of protection against Hogan Gidley, asked by Fox a package of spending bills Senate Democratic leader and would reopen govern- deportation for immigrants News whether Trump has unveiled by House Democrats Chuck Schumer predicted ment swiftly and deliver on a brought to the country ille- given McConnell his word last week.

FIRESIDE © 2018 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 34, No. 37 Why does a crane raise one leg when FROM PAGE A1 he stands in the water? Put the words in the right order to In one case, Howell said, a discover the answer to this joke from young couple with children Poland. turned to kerosene to heat their Smile and the world smiles with you! Smiles have the power to make people happy. Maybe home when the HVAC in their that is why millions of people use the smile emoji when sending messages. And with a smile, mobile home malfunctioned. people from different countries who speak different languages can communicate. Because using kerosene was new to them, he said, the couple was running the heater too These riddles are from all over often and could not keep up Doctors even tell us that laughter can help sick people the world and the answer to heal more quickly. 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COMMENTARY Who benefits from Democratic control? n 1976, Gerald Ford won major U.S. cities with the Party has ruled for a half- productive people in droves. The five cities whose sub- 15 percent of the black highest homicide rates — century or more. Only Tulsa, When World War II ended, urbs have the fastest-grow- vote. That’s the most of factoring in both the number Oklahoma, with 17.3 mur- Washington, D.C.’s popula- ing black populations are Iany recent Republican of people murdered in cities ders per 100,000 residents, tion was about 900,000; today Miami, Dallas, Washington, presidential candidate. In and their populations. Chi- had a Republican mayor. it’s about 694,000. In 1950, Houston and Atlanta (http:// most elections, blacks give cago, with 589 murders in Who knows what conclu- Baltimore’s population was tinyurl.com/y8avphy5). It Democrats over 90 percent 2018 — one murder every 15 sion can be drawn from the almost 950,000; today it’s turns out — and reasonably of their hours — is often called the finding that the most mur- around 612,000. Detroit’s so — that blacks, like whites, votes. It’s nation’s murder capital. But derous cities have been con- 1950 population was close to want better and safer not unrea- that’s dead wrong. trolled by Democrats — and 1.85 million; today it’s down schools for their kids and sonable to In 2017, St. Louis had the often black Democrats? I am to 673,000. Camden, New Jer- don’t like to be mugged or ask what nation’s highest murder not suggesting that Demo- sey’s 1950 population was have their property vandal- have blacks rate, at 66.1 homicides per cratic control causes murder nearly 125,000; today it has ized. And just like the case gained from 100,000 residents. Baltimore and mayhem. What I am say- fallen to 75,000. St. Louis’ with white people, if they such un- came in second, with 55.8 ing is that murder, mayhem 1950 population was more have the means, black people questioning murders per 100,000 people. and other violent crime are than 856,000; today it’s less can’t wait to leave troubled Walter loyalty to the Detroit was third, with 39.8 not reduced by the election than 309,000. A similar story cities. Williams Democratic murders per 100,000 people. of black or white Democrats of population decline can be Bobby Hesley — a Catholic Party. After Other cities with high mur- to run our cities. That means found in most of our former- speaker, writer and conser- all, the abso- der rates included New Or- one cannot dismiss out of ly large and prosperous cit- vative political commentator lute worst public safety con- leans; Kansas City, Missouri; hand a question then-candi- ies. In some cities, the popu- — writes, “Black people are ditions and other urban Cleveland; Memphis, Ten- date Donald Trump asked lation decline since 1950 is finally starting to wake up amenities for blacks are in nessee; and Newark, New black Americans in a 2016 well over 50 percent. In addi- and unplug themselves from cities that have been con- Jersey. With 24.1 murders campaign speech in Michi- tion to Detroit and St. Louis, the Liberal Matrix that has trolled by Democrats for de- per 100,000 residents, Chica- gan: “What do you have to those would include Cleve- ruled their reality for over a cades. Let’s look at it. go ranked ninth in the na- lose by trying something land and Pittsburgh. half a century.” I say good! What cities are the deadli- tion. It was followed by Cin- new like Trump? ... What the During the 1960s and ’70s, It’s unwise to be a one-party est for blacks? The Trace, an cinnati and Philadelphia, hell do you have to lose?” academic liberals, civil people in a two-party sys- independent nonprofit news and Washington, D.C., was Violent crime is not the rights advocates and others tem. organization, answers that 17th. only problem for blacks in blamed the exodus on racism question. Using 2017 data Now here’s the kicker. Of our major cities. Because of — “white flight” to the sub- Walter E. Williams is a pro- from the FBI’s Uniform the 20 most dangerous major high crime, poor schools and urbs to avoid blacks. Howev- fessor of economics at George Crime Reporting program, cities, all but one had a Dem- a less pleasant environment, er, since the ’70s, blacks have Mason University. The Trace (http://tinyurl. ocratic mayor. In many of cities are losing their eco- been fleeing some cities at com/y9bvwlh2) listed the 20 these cities, the Democratic nomic base and their most higher rates than whites. © 2019 CREATORS.COM

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COMMENTARY Why I joined lawsuit to stop seismic testing off S.C. coast BY ALAN WILSON adequate environmental im- about $44 billion a year. pact study. Seismic testing There’s also a question of recently received a lot of should not go forward until whether the federal executive attention when I joined a there’s been an objective, com- branch even has the constitu- lawsuit to block seismic prehensive study of the impact tional authority to allow this Itesting off the coast of of the testing on South Caroli- testing and drilling. Article IV South Carolina, so I wanted to na’s environment and econo- of the U.S. Constitution says, explain my reasoning. my. “Congress [not the President] People who support offshore You might also be asking, shall have Power to dispose of exploration see it as a way to what is the possible harm in and make all needful Rules bring in billions of dollars to seismic testing? Seismic test- and Regulations respecting … South Carolina and make our ing is a way to find where oil Property belonging to the country more energy indepen- or natural gas might be locat- United States” [including prop- dent. Opponents say it would ed under the ground beneath erty at the bottom of the cost billions of dollars to our the ocean. To do that testing, ocean]. A federal law allows state’s tourism and fishing in- they fire air gun arrays at the the president to remove lands dustries as well as cause irrep- ocean floor while towing re- from those that can be leased arable harm to the environ- ceivers behind ships. Those air or sold for exploration, but ment. I can see both sides to AP FILE PHOTO guns blast acoustic pulses at only Congress can open those this issue, but when the stakes South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson speaks to the crowd at a the ocean floor about every 10 lands up for energy explora- are this high we must be extra Conservative Leadership Project presidential forum in Columbia in Jan- seconds, 24 hours a day, for tion. This is more prudent be- careful to not cause undue uary 2016. On Jan 7, Wilson said he petitioned to join a lawsuit already months at a time. The pulses cause it gives the people the harm to our state. Also, I have filed by 16 South Carolina cities and towns opposing the issuance of produce extremely loud noises ability to hold their elected a legal obligation as the state’s permits for the use of seismic air guns, a move that’s also received the that can be heard hundreds representatives accountable attorney to follow the law to support of the state’s governor, Henry McMaster. and possibly thousands of for decisions made on the dis- the letter and make sure that miles away. position of federal property. others do the same. erty to suffer cataclysmic here. South Carolina is the Those extremely loud pulses As a conservative, I believe Pretend for a moment that harm. It might not — but it landowner (3 miles out in the could irreparably harm the strongly in the need for energy you own a large piece of prop- could. ocean), and the federal govern- marine life off the South Caro- independence, but I also be- erty. Then say that another You also learn that your ment is our next-door neighbor lina coast. Furthermore, the lieve in following the rule of person owns an even larger neighbor has not done all the (for the next 200 miles out). commercial and recreational law, regardless of who is presi- piece of property next to yours. due diligence required by law As the attorney for the state fishing industries are worth dent or which party is in con- That person then tells you that to ensure that you are not of South Carolina, it’s my job about $600 million a year in trol of Congress. I don’t believe they plan to blast, drill and de- harmed. At this point, you to protect our people and our South Carolina. Offshore ex- in taking unnecessary risk velop their property and that would probably hire a lawyer state’s natural resources not ploration could also have a tre- with our state’s natural re- this will financially benefit to ensure that both you and just from actual harm, but also mendous adverse impact on sources. Those beliefs must be you. You think to yourself that your land are protected and from the threat of harm. As our tourism industry. The eco- balanced against each other. this is great, but then you learn that your neighbor follows the our state’s attorney general, I nomic value of businesses that there is a chance that it law to the letter. am concerned that the federal making use of ocean and coast- Alan Wilson is the attorney gen- could cause you and your prop- That’s what is happening government has not done an al waters in South Carolina is eral of South Carolina. A10 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t let in astrology 21-April 19): someone disrupt your world. Look Take care of inward and make changes that will SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK EUGENIA LAST responsibilities help you be at your best. Don’t share before your thoughts or plans with anyone. SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL NEEDS someone complains. You are best to Keep passwords and personal YOUR HELP. The animal control keep busy and avoid lengthy information secret. Walk away from conversations. Wasting time will leave indulgent people. volunteers are looking for people to you feeling unsatisfied and make you SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Open help walk the dogs, foster or help with look bad. Finish what you start. your mind and listen to what others transport. We desperately need 9 a.m. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Strive for say. Once you have all the facts, make Monday – Friday walkers. Message us excellence. How you approach your a decision based on what you feel you if you’re interested. Must be at least 18 work and deal with others will make a can live with and walk away from years old. Don’t have extra time to be a difference to the way things unfold. anyone or anything you don’t Mingle with people who can help you consider to be good for you. volunteer? We gladly accept donations of get ahead. An emotional plea will pay SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): the following: newspapers, puppy pads, off. Recognition will be yours. Change begins within. Consider what canned and dry puppy food, paper towels, GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put the you want and how best to get it while Clorox wipes and heavy duty slip leashes. changes you want to make into sticking to a set budget and not You can also donate from our Amazon motion. Own what you do and say, jeopardizing your position or Wishlist under Saving Sumter’s Strays at and stand by your promises. How you reputation. Don’t believe everything handle others will make a difference, you hear. Stick to the truth to avoid https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ so refrain from using emotional backlash. wishlist/10Q422KA0MI19. All donations manipulation, even if it’s tempting. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Push go toward helping Sumter County dogs. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do things for what you want. Look at the Our all-volunteer organization is making your way. Take a different route to get logistics behind a moneymaking a big difference in the lives of so many to where you want to go. Experience endeavor and consider who is homeless pets. Please help us continue to new people, places and pastimes, but involved before you promise don’t lose sight of who you are and anything. Emotional deception save animals. what you are striving to become. Trust regarding contracts and money will is essential. unfold if you’re gullible or too trusting. TOP: This big lovable Labrador mix is Redd. He was dumped at Walgreens on Broad Street and was living LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take on the streets for more than a month, too afraid and confused to let anyone get near. He was waiting on changes going on around you throw care of matters that could hold you his people to comeRedd back is a lovable,for him. Reddgood-natured must be heartbroken. boy, HeSilvia, eventually a gorgeous gave intogirl, his is needa for love and you off your game. Concentrate on back. Update documents and allowed himselfwho to deserves be caught to bybe some spoiled patient ladies. He is doghuge and lump cat friendly.of sugar He weighs 85 pounds, is what you need to accomplish and use contracts that need to be addressed, approximately 3 to 5 years old and is heartworm negative. Redd is very good-natured and obviously used skills and experience to reach your and take care of any health issues to living inside. He needs a new forever home with owners who want to spoil him. This adorable guy de- goals. Celebrate your quickly. Question anyone who shows served better than being dumped and abandoned. signs of inconsistency or tends to accomplishments with someone you BELOW: Silvia is a gorgeous young lady who weighs 49 pounds and is approximately 4 years old. She is love. exaggerate. Don’t underestimate your very friendly and gets along with the other dogs at animal control. Silvia has ended up in this situation assets. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get out through no fault of her own. She is very affectionate to the volunteers and adores attention from people. and do things that will open your PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take She is a huge lump of sugar and she looks so pretty in pink. mind to new ideas and possibilities. better care of yourself. Do whatever it Listen to what others have to say, but takes to limit excessive behavior, and To meet Redd in kennel 45 or Silvia in kennel 29 at Sumter Animal Control, 1240 Winkles Road, call (803) 774- don’t buy in to someone else’s dream concentrate on a better fitness routine 3232 or email [email protected]. As with all of our adoptable dogs, a spay/neuter agreement is re- when you should be focusing on your that will encourage you to distance quired, and it is strictly enforced. Proof of spay/neuter after adoption will be required. We have many other own. Emotional deception is yourself from bad influences and adoptable dogs as well as animals who were found and are waiting for their owners to claim them. Check Sum- apparent. people who are emotionally draining. ter Animal Control on Facebook. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PREP WRESTLING USC FOOTBALL Gamecocks’ Getting up off the mat Ty’Son Williams enters NCAA Transfer Portal

BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected]

There is one simple reason South Carolina running back Ty’Son Williams placed his name in the NCAA Transfer Portal on Tuesday. “I want to get the most out of my last year,” Williams said. The former Crestwood High School standout has likely played his last down of foot- ball with the Gamecocks after opening the door to the possibility of transferring for his final year of eligibility. Williams, who has played at USC WILLIAMS the past two years after transferring from North Carolina, has split time in the backfield with Rico Dowdle, Mon Denson and A.J. Turner in those seasons. He is looking for more opportunities MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM on the field. Sumter’s Andre Amaker secures his hold on his Berkeley opponent during a recent match at the Sumter High gymnasium. Amaker, un- “I’ve been able to do some beaten and ranked third in the state in the 182-pound weight class, won his bout, although the Gamecock grapplers lost the match. things,” Williams said. “I just feel like I have more to give.” He wants the opportunity to display his talents to National Wrestling program sees resurgence at Sumter High Football League scouts in his final season. BY DANNY KELLY just very young,” Wilson The team also has some kids from Alice Drive, Bates “That’s very important,” [email protected] said. “Of our 14 starters, 10 quality freshmen. and Chestnut Oaks,” Wilson Williams said. “My perspective of our starters are freshmen Jacob McDonald, who said. “I’m a Sumter alumnus is this will give me a chance to Sumter High School wres- or sophomores. We’re re- wrestles at 106, is 10-4 on the who wrestled in high school show what I can do. “I feel like tling is on the rise. building, and so far, it’s been season, and Jakarriez Sand- and middle school, and I can do it, I just need to be put After only having six a success.” ers, who wrestles at 126, is that’s a big thing to build the in a position to do it.” wrestlers total last year, the Sumter is led by seniors 15-8. program back up to where it The news of Williams enter- program now has 36, six Andre Amaker and Sean “We have two wrestlers for was six years ago. The life- ing the portal broke on Tues- times the amount from last Goodwin. Amaker, who each weight class,” Wilson line of any successful South day morning. It was reported season. wrestles at 182 pounds, is a said. Carolina high school pro- by SEC Network analyst Cole “We have enough for two perfect 8-0 on the season. He Sumter has a middle gram is a successful middle Cubelic on his Twitter account. teams,” Sumter head coach is ranked third in the state school program in place as school program. Lugoff-El- Williams, who was Carolina’s Brian Wilson said. in his weight class by scmat. well which helps with the gin (No. 2 in 5A) has 40 kids third leading rusher this sea- The team is 6-5 overall so com. development of the varsity from middle school. son after being its second lead- far this season. Goodwin, who wrestles in program. ing rusher as a sophomore, “We’re pretty good, we’re the 132 class, is 17-3. “We have 25 middle school SEE SHS, PAGE B3 said he has no preconceived notions of where he might want to transfer and had no contact from any potential suit- PRO BASEBALL ors as of Tuesday afternoon. “I’m just looking around to try and find the best fit,” Wil- liams said. “I have no idea right now where that place is going Rivera 1st unanimous Hall pick to be. I want to look and listen and see what’s the best fit.” Doc, Edgar, Mussina also in Just because a player enters his name in the portal, it doesn’t BY JAKE SEINER necessarily mean he will trans- The Associated Press fer. The portal does give coaches a chance to contact the player NEW YORK — Mariano Rivera has so the player can see what op- become baseball’s first unanimous Hall tions are available. of Fame selection, elected Tuesday While he won’t completely along with Roy Halladay, Edgar Marti- rule out the possibility of re- nez and Mike Mussina. maining in Columbia, Wil- Rivera received all 425 votes in bal- liams doesn’t anticipate that loting by the Baseball Writers’ Associa- happening. tion of America announced. The quar- tet will be enshrined in Cooperstown SEE WILLIAMS, PAGE B3 along with Today’s Game Era Commit- tee selections Harold Baines and Lee WHAT IS THE NCAA Smith on July 21. Ken Griffey Jr. held the mark for top TRANSFER PORTAL? percentage at 99.32 when he was on 437 • Put into place in October of 2018 of 440 ballots two years ago. • Allows player to consider trans- ferring without permission from Rivera is baseball’s career saves lead- his school er with 652. With a steady demeanor THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • Allows any other coach to talk to player about transferring and a fearsome cut fastball, he won five New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera acknowledging the crowd’s standing ova- • Player can now consider any tion after coming off the mound in his final appearance in a baseball game in New York. school he wishes; it’s not dictated by his current school SEE RIVERA, PAGE B4 Rivera has become baseball’s first unanimous Hall of Fame selection.

PRO FOOTBALL After tough year, Gronk coming alive at right time for Pats

BY KYLE HIGHTOWER venated running game. and ankle injuries, finishing One of his biggest plays in uled to make about $9 million. The Associated Press “Whatever coaches call, with 47 catches for 682 yards the Patriots’ overtime victory Before the season, he acknowl- whatever plays we call ... and three touchdowns. over Kansas City for the AFC edged he would like to rework FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — blocking, receiving, no matter But Gronk did more of the title came in the run game. the deal, and he skipped a vol- Even as Rob Gronkowski what is, whatev- things that don’t appear on After the Chiefs took their untary offseason workout. He turned in a vintage perfor- er play is called, the stat sheet. And he’s fine first lead, New England re- later had bonus incentives mance with his big grabs just got to go out with that as he heads into a sponded with a 10-play, 75- added to his contract. down the stretch in the AFC there and do Super Bowl matchup with the yard drive that ended with He’d be missed if he doesn’t championship game, the vet- your job,” Rams eyeing the third ring in Gronkowski pushing aside return. After a quiet perfor- eran Patriots tight end also Gronkowski his nine-year career. Kansas City linebacker Justin mance in the Patriots’ divi- did plenty of dirty work. said. Brady said Gronkowski’s Houston on fourth-and-inches sional playoff win over the Gronk the blocker? The It was an un- ability as a blocker might be and allowing Sony Michel to Chargers, Gronkowski was label didn’t fit in the past. GRONKOWSKI derwhelming the most underrated part of jog into the end zone from 10 targeted a season-high 11 But this season, one of the season statisti- his game. yards out. times against the Chiefs, best receiving tight ends in cally for Gronkowski, who “He’s one of the most domi- Gronk’s future beyond this catching six passes for 79 NFL history and Tom contemplated retirement after nant blocking tight ends in season is once again an open yards and coming up with big Brady’s longtime favorite last year’s Super Bowl loss. the league,” Brady said. “He’s question. He will be entering grabs down the stretch. target made some big contri- He appeared in 13 games as he a threat any time he’s out the final season of a six-year butions to the Patriots’ reju- fought through nagging back there.” contract in 2019 and is sched- SEE GRONK, PAGE B3 B2 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PRO TENNIS PRO BASKETBALL Thompson hits Tsitsipas reaches 1st Slam semi, first 10 from 3, plugs YouTube; Collins wins Warriors beat BY HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press Lakers 130-111

MELBOURNE, Australia BY BETH HARRIS — A post-millennial through The Associated Press and through, Stefanos Tsitsi- pas sounded as excited LOS ANGELES — Nothing about doubling his YouTube could stop Klay Thompson, cer- channel’s followers to more tainly not the Lakers’ defense. than 30,000 within a few The Golden State Warriors hours — “Oh, my God. Real- made sure of it, too, setting ly?!” — as he was about be- screens and calling plays for coming the youngest Grand the star guard, who tied an Slam semifinalist since 2007. NBA record by making his Ah, to be 20, emerging as first 10 attempts from 3-point possibly the Next Big Thing range on his way to scoring 44 in tennis and getting the op- points in a 130-111 victory portunity to promote your Monday night. travel vlogs. “I’ve never hit 10 3s in a row “Guys,” he urged folks in a game. That’s hard to do,” watching the Australian Thompson said. “I just hap- Open on Tuesday in person THE ASSOCIATED PRESS pened to be on tonight and I’m or on TV, “if you haven’t Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates after defeating Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut in their quarterfi- happy I was able subscribed, please sub- nal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia on Tuesday. to do it in front of scribe.” my family.” Lest anyone get the idea began this tournament with able to sleep. “It all feels like a fairy The Warriors that Tsitsipas’ stunning vic- an 0-5 record at majors and Tsitsipas was down a tale, almost. I’m just living equaled a season tory over Roger Federer at now has strung together five break in the first and third the dream, living what I’ve high with their Melbourne Park was a fluke, victories in a row, including sets before turning both been working hard for,” said eighth consecu- he followed it up by beating over 2016 champion An- around against Bautista Tsitsipas, who dropped his THOMPSON tive victory. The No. 22-seeded Roberto Bau- gelique Kerber. Agut, whose own thrill-ride racket, fell on his back and two-time defend- tista Agut of Spain 7-5, 4-6, Collins put aside a poor to the quarterfinals included covered his face with his ing champions 6-4, 7-6 (2) to become the first start Tuesday, including victories over Andy Murray, hands at match’s end. “I won their seventh straight player from Greece to reach dropping a 16-minute, 28- a three-time major champi- mean, I feel a bit emotional road game, too. the final four at a major point, 11-deuce second game on, and Marin Cilic, the 2014 but not too much because I “They’re starting to find their tournament. to completely dominate the U.S. Open champion and the know I worked hard to get stride, not just against us, but “I knew that win against final set, which she opened runner-up to Federer at Mel- here.” against the league,” Los Ange- Federer was important, by grabbing 20 of 23 points. bourne Park a year ago. Seated in his courtside les coach Luke Walton said. played a huge role in my She’ll now face two-time “Well, he’s a good player, guest box were his parents Thompson stopped and image — like, who I am,” Wimbledon champion Petra no? He’s very complete. He — his father is his coach; his popped from everywhere, fin- said Tsitsipas, who eliminat- Kvitova, who is back in the has a good forehand and mother was a tennis player ishing 10 of 11 from beyond ed the two-time defending semis at a major for the first backhand. He’s serving in the Soviet Union — and the arc and 17 of 20 from the champion in the fourth time since she was stabbed well,” Bautista Agut said two siblings, along with Pat- floor overall. round Sunday. “But I knew during an attack at her about Tsitsipas. “I think he rick Mouratoglou, who “We kind of sold out to look that the biggest challenge home in December 2016. knows the game. He knows coaches Serena Williams for Klay, to be honest,” Kevin was today’s match, that I “I didn’t really imagine how to play.” and serves as a mentor to Durant said. “When you’re can prove myself once being back,” a teary Kvitova That’s why his peers voted Tsitsipas. knocking shots down like that, again.” said after defeating No. 15 him the 2018 Most Improved Before introducing them, you have to continue to feed Sure did. Ash Barty of Australia 6-1, Player. and other members of his en- him until he goes cold and to- Next for Tsitsipas will be 6-4. And why he’s already in tourage, to the audience dur- night I didn’t see that in sight.” 17-time major champion Ra- “I’m calling it my ‘second the Top 20, seeded 14th in ing his post-match interview, Thompson had 23 points in fael Nadal, who stopped the career,’” Kvitova said. “So Australia. Tsitsipas discussed his love of the third quarter, connecting career-best run of another it’s the first semifinal of the Tsitsipas recently was “cinematography, filmmak- on seven 3s as the Warriors up-and-coming member of ‘second career.’” asked what his goal was for ing, photography” and the stretched their lead to 36. He the sport’s new generation, She hadn’t been this far at this season. The reply: way the YouTube videos he hopped and let his right arm 21-year-old American Fran- any Slam since Wimbledon reaching the semifinals at a began making last year serve hang in the air after hitting his ces Tiafoe, by dominating in 2014, and at Melbourne major. Well, we’re all of as a creative outlet. seventh while Golden State him 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Nadal saved since 2012. three weeks into 2019 and Later, at his news confer- fans at Staples Center cheered. the only two break points he Cheered on by a loud, flag- that box is checked. ence, Tsitsipas expanded on He finally missed from deep faced and broke Tiafoe the waving contingent of Greek So is he satisfied? what he gains from his late in the period. first time he served in each fans inside and outside Rod “That’s like the starting hobby. “We had two, three guys fly- set. Laver Arena, Tsitsipas dis- point to go deeper,” Tsitsipas “When I’m desperate ing at him,” Walton said. In women’s action, un- played his varied toolbox, replied. “That’s like the min- sometimes, when I feel Durant added 20 points and seeded 25-year-old Danielle producing 22 aces, 30 more imum, I would call it.” down, I do these videos. I ac- Stephen Curry had 11 points Collins of the U.S. reached winners than unforced er- No man as young as Tsitsi- tually feel better,” he said. and 12 assists, going 2 of 10 her first Slam semifinal with rors (68-38) and a nose for pas had been this far at any “It makes me realize that from 3-point range for the a 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory against getting to the net. Grand Slam tournament tennis is not the most impor- Warriors. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova It was a terrific encore to since Novak Djokovic at the tant thing in life, that we all “We had 41 assists tonight, of Russia. Collins was an what he did against his idol, 2007 U.S. Open or at the Aus- have some other talents that so the ball was moving and NCAA champion at the Uni- the 37-year-old Federer, a re- tralian Open since Andy we don’t know about. It kind Klay was just spectacular,” versity of Virginia who sult that left Tsitsipas un- Roddick in 2003. of makes me more relaxed.” coach Steve Kerr said.

Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 L.A. Clippers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. SCOREBOARD Junior Varsity Basketball NFC Minnesota at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Irmo at Sumter, 6 p.m. L.A. Rams 26, New Orleans 23, OT TV, RADIO Lakewood at Crestwood, 6 p.m. AFC WEDNESDAY’S GAMES B Team Basketball New England 37, Kansas City 31, OT Toronto at Indiana, 7 p.m. TODAY Irmo at Sumter (Boys Only), 5 p.m. Pro Bowl Cleveland at Boston, 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m.— Professional Tennis; Australian Open Men’s Wilson Hall at Trinity-Byrnes, 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 Houston at New York, 7:30 p.m. and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from Melbourne, Middle School Basketball At Orlando, Fla. L.A. Clippers at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Australia (ESPN). Furman at Alice Drive, 5 p.m. AFC vs. NFC, 3 p.m. (ABC/ESPN) Orlando at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. 1 p.m.— College Football: Senior Bowl Practice from Manning at Bates, 5 p.m. Super Bowl Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. Mobile, Ala. (NFL NETWORK). Chestnut Oaks at R.E. Davis, 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 Charlotte at Memphis, 8 p.m. 1:30 p.m.— College Football: Senior Bowl Practice from Hillcrest at Ebenezer, 5 p.m. At Atlanta Detroit at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Mobile, Ala. (ESPNU). Johnakin at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. New England vs. L.A. Rams, 6:30 p.m. (CBS) San Antonio at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. 2 p.m.— Professional Tennis; Australian Open Men’s Varsity Bowling Denver at Utah, 10:30 p.m. and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from Melbourne, Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning vs. Cardinal Newman Australia (ESPN2). (at Gamecock Lanes), 5 p.m. NBA STANDINGS THURSDAY’S GAMES 2 p.m.— Professional Golf: Web.com Tour The Bahamas Varsity Wrestling Golden State at Washington, 8 p.m. Great Abaco Classic Final Round (GOLF). Colleton County at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 4 p.m.— College Football: Senior Bowl Practice from Atlantic Division Portland at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Mobile, Ala. (ESPNU, NFL NETWORK). THURSDAY W L Pct GB Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.— Figure Skating: European Championships Varsity and JV Basketball Toronto 35 13 .729 — Clarendon Hall at Patrick Henry (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. from Belarus— Ladies Short Program (NBC SPORTS Philadelphia 31 17 .646 4 FRIDAY’S GAMES Pee Dee at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Washington at Orlando, 7 p.m. NETWORK). Boston 29 18 .617 5½ Miami at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. 5 p.m.— Professional Tennis; Australian Open Men’s Junior Varsity Basketball Brooklyn 25 23 .521 10 New York at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from Melbourne, Sumter at Lugoff-Elgin (Girls Only), 6 p.m. New York 10 35 .222 23½ A.C. Flora at Crestwood, 6 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Chicago, 8 p.m. Australia (TENNIS). Southeast Division Lakewood at Orangeburg-Wilkinson, 6 p.m. Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m. 6 p.m.— Women’s College Basketball: Texas Tech at W L Pct GB Toronto at Houston, 8 p.m. West Virginia (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, FOX B Team Basketball Miami 22 23 .489 — Sumter at Lugoff-Elgin (Boys Only), 7 p.m. Charlotte at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. SPORTSOUTH). Charlotte 22 24 .478 ½ Laurence Manning at Trinity-Byrnes, 5 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 6:05 p.m.— Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Washington 20 26 .435 2½ Clarendon Hall at Patrick Henry (Girls Only), 4 p.m. Minnesota at Utah, 9 p.m. WDXY-AM 1240). Orlando 20 27 .426 3 Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m. 6:30 p.m.— College Basketball: Providence at Xavier Middle School Basketball Atlanta 14 32 .304 8½ Alice Drive at Ebenezer, 5 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1). Central Division Bates at R.E. Davis, 5 p.m. 7 p.m.— College Basketball: Virginia Commonwealth at W L Pct GB Chestnut oaks at Manning, 5 p.m. Rhode Island (CBS SPORTs NETWORK). Milwaukee 34 12 .739 — Hillcrest at Furman, 5 p.m. TRANSACTIONS 7 p.m.— College Basketball: Tennessee at Vanderbilt Indiana 31 15 .674 3 Hannah-Pamplico at Lee Central, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN2). Detroit 20 26 .435 14 TUESDAY 7 p.m.— College Basketball: Texas at Texas Christian Chicago 11 36 .234 23½ BASEBALL (ESPNU). FRIDAY Cleveland 9 39 .188 26 American League 7 p.m.— College Basketball: Georgia at Louisiana State Varsity Basketball CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with INFs Lugoff-Elgin at Sumter, 6 p.m. (SEC NETWORK). Ryan Goins, D.J. Peterson and Matt Skole and RHPs Crestwood at A.C. Flora, 6 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE 7 p.m.— College Basketball: Lehigh at Navy (STADIUM). Southwest Division Randall Delgado, Evan Marshall and Donn Roach on Orangeburg-Wilkinson at Lakewood, 6 p.m. 7 p.m.— Professional Tennis; Australian Open Doubles W L Pct GB minor league contracts. Matches from Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). Varsity and JV Basketball Houston 26 20 .565 — DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with INF Gordon Manning at Georgetown, 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.— NHL Hockey: Washington at Toronto (NBC San Antonio 27 21 .563 — Beckham and C Hector Sanchez on minor league East Clarendon at Hannah-Pamplico (No JV Girls), 5 SPORTS NETWORK). New Orleans 22 25 .468 4½ contracts. p.m. 8 p.m.— NBA Basketball: San Antonio at Philadelphia Dallas 20 26 .435 6 OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Claimed RHP Parker Bridwell Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. (ESPN). Memphis 19 28 .404 7½ off waivers from the L.A. Angels. Laurence Manning at Trinity-Byrnes, 4 p.m. 8 p.m.— Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State at Northwest Division TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Zach Marlboro Academy at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Baylor (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, FOX SPORTSOUTH). W L Pct GB McAllister on a one-year contract and with RHPs Thomas Sumter at Northside Christian (No Varsity 8:30 p.m.— College Basketball: DePaul at Marquette Denver 31 14 .689 — Taylor Guerrieri and Michael Tonkin and C Tony Girls), 4 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1). Oklahoma City 28 18 .609 3½ Sanchez on minor league contracts. Promoted Todd 9 p.m.— College Basketball: Loyola (Chicago) at Junior Varsity Basketball Portland 29 19 .604 3½ Slavinsky to senior director/baseball systems, Ryan Sumter Christian at Orangeburg Christian (Boys Only), Missouri State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Utah 26 22 .542 6½ Murray to director/baseball analytics, Adam 6 p.m. 9 p.m.— College Basketball: Oklahoma at Oklahoma Minnesota 22 24 .478 9½ Lewkowicz to assistant director/amateur scouting, State (ESPNU). B Team Basketball Pacific Division Ben Baroody to assistant director/baseball Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. 9 p.m.— College Basketball; Missouri at Arkansas (SEC W L Pct GB operations, Hamilton Wise to assistant director/ NETWORK). Golden State 33 14 .702 — international scouting, Brett Hayes to coordinator/run 10 p.m.— Professional Tennis; Australian Open SATURDAY L.A. Clippers 25 21 .543 7½ prevention, Jonny Clum to assistant/international Women’s Semifinal Matches from Melbourne, Junior Varsity Basketball L.A. Lakers 25 23 .521 8½ scouting and Bobby Bandelow to junior analyst. Sumter JV, Sumter B in Sumter Boys Tournament, TBA Australia (ESPN2). Sacramento 24 23 .511 9 Named Alex Burg coordinator/run production, Bradley 10 p.m.— NHL Hockey: Nashville at Vegas (NBC SPORTS Phoenix 11 37 .229 22½ Ankrom senior developer/baseball systems, Vinesh NETWORK). Kanthan junior analyst/baseball analytics and Mike 10:30 p.m.— NBA Basketball: Denver at Utah (ESPN). NFL PLAYOFFS MONDAY’S GAMES Healy vice president/ballpark operations and guest 10:30 p.m.— NHL Hockey: Carolina at Vancouver (FOX Wild-card Playoffs Oklahoma City 127, New York 109 services. SPORTSOUTH). Saturday, Jan. 5 Chicago 104, Cleveland 88 National League 11 p.m.— College Basketball: Colorado State at Nevada Indianapolis 21, Houston 7 Milwaukee 116, Dallas 106 ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with OF Nick (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Dallas 24, Seattle 22 Washington 101, Detroit 87 Markakis on a one-year contract. 11 p.m.— Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Omega Sunday, Jan. 6 Orlando 122, Atlanta 103 CHICAGO CUBS — Named Adam Beard director of high Dubai Desert Classic First Round from Dubai (GOLF). L.A. Chargers 23, Baltimore 17 Brooklyn 123, Sacramento 94 performance. 3:30 a.m.— Professional Tennis; Australian Open Philadelphia 16, Chicago 15 New Orleans 105, Memphis 85 MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with RHP Hector Women’s Semifinal Matches from Melbourne, Divisional Playoffs Boston 107, Miami 99 Noesi on a minor league contract. Australia (ESPN). Saturday, Jan. 12 Philadelphia 121, Houston 93 BASKETBALL Kansas City 31, Indianapolis 13 Portland 109, Utah 104 National Basketball Association L.A. Rams 30, Dallas 22 Golden State 130, L.A. Lakers 111 NBA — Fined Dallas G/F Luka Doncic $10,000 for PREP SCHEDULE Sunday, Jan. 13 kicking a game ball into the stands. New England 41, L.A. Chargers 28 TUESDAY’S GAMES CHICAGO BULLS — Traded the draft rights of F Tadiji TODAY New Orleans 20, Philadelphia 14 Sacramento at Toronto, 7 p.m. Dragicevic to Houston for F Carmelo Anthony, the Varsity and JV Basketball Conference Championships Portland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. draft rights to G Jon Diebler and cash. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 | B3

COMMENTARY Pats’, Rams’ titles not tarnished by bad officiating

BY ARNIE STAPLETON tion had as much to do with meled Andrew Luck a week The Associated Press the outcomes of these over- earlier, sacking him three time thrillers as the yellow times. es, the Los Angeles flags that were or weren’t Brady “played great,” Patri- Rams got away with thrown. ots coach Bill Belichick said a flagrant foul (or The Rams (15-3) roared back for what, the 1,000th time? Y two) by cornerback from a pair of double-digit “They were playing a lot of Nickell Robey-Coleman that deficits to beat the Saints man coverage and it was ei- allowed them to sneak out of 26-23 in overtime because they ther a good gain or an incom- New Orleans with the NFC stuck with the plan and didn’t pletion. ... They gave us some championship, right past the panic after falling behind 13-0 three-man rush and there was highway sign on the causeway in the first quarter and 20-10 a lot of four-man rush with over Lake Pontchartrain read- in the third quarter. Justin Houston, Chris Jones ing, “WE WERE ROBBED .” After managing just 5 yards and Dee Ford. Those are tough Yes, the Patriots won in in the first quarter when matchups. I thought they did a Kansas City thanks to four nothing went right, the Rams good job of standing up to critical calls going New Eng- righted themselves thanks to those guys and giving Tom a land’s way in the fourth quar- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS a fake punt and cut New Or- chance to deliver the ball.” ter, three of which were iffy: a Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) cele- leans’ lead to 13-10 at halftime. In overtime, Brady, who has replay reversal of Julian Edel- brates in the locker room after the Rams’ 26-23 overtime win over the “Our team demonstrated thrown 90 passes in the play- man’s muffed punt , a phan- New Orleans Saints in the NFC championship game on Sunday. great mental toughness,” offs and has not been sacked a tom roughing-the-passer call Robey-Coleman was part of a controversial no-call. Rams coach Sean McVay said. single time, converted a trio on Chris Jones and Chris Ho- “It was a tough start, but I of third-and-10 pass plays on gan’s drive-sustaining one- that split second,” acknowl- well before the ball arrived. thought the way (quarterback the winning touchdown drive. handed catch with a little help edged Robey-Coleman, who On Monday, Saints wide re- Jared Goff) played and han- “Brady got rid of the ball from the ground. was as surprised as everyone ceiver Michael Thomas im- dled the noise was outstand- fast,” Jones said. “We didn’t The fourth flag was indis- else when two officials near plored NFL commissioner ing.” get to the quarterback like we putable: Dee Ford lined up in the play ruled it an incom- Roger Goodell to undo the The Rams outscored the usually do.” the neutral zone, negating plete pass on third down with outcome of the game , citing Saints 16-3 down the stretch. So the Patriots rushed for rookie cornerback Charvarius 1:45 remaining in regulation an NFL rule that allows for The Patriots (13-5) overcame 176 yards and Brady threw for Ward’s game-clinching inter- and the game tied at 20. “the reversal of a game’s re- a 24-point fourth-quarter out- 348. ception with 55 seconds left “I knew if that had been a sult or the rescheduling of a burst fueled by Patrick Ma- By dominating the time of and Kansas City ahead 28-24. flag, they probably would game, either from the begin- homes to beat the Chiefs 37-31 possession — 44 minutes to 21 “I thought the game was have scored on the next play,” ning or from the point at in overtime because Tom minutes — Brady and the Pa- over,” Chiefs safety Daniel So- Robey-Coleman said. which the extraordinary oc- Brady was hardly touched, triots kept Mahomes, Travis rensen said. “And it wasn’t.” The call kept the Rams close curred.” aside from Jones’ shoulder Kelce and Tyreek Hill on the Just like the Saints did as New Orleans settled for a The league has never in- swipe that the officials thought sideline during most of the when Tommylee Lewis bla- field goal on the next play, voked the rule to reverse a hit him in the facemask. freezing night. tantly was interfered with in- Greg Zuerlein tied it in regula- game’s outcome. New England’s much-ma- “You play on the road, it is side the Los Angeles 5-yard tion with a 48-yarder and won The George Halas and ligned offensive line didn’t going to be tough,” Brady said. line by Robey-Coleman, it in overtime with a 57-yarder Lamar Hunt Trophies may be allow a single sack to the “What travels well is running whose helmet-to-helmet hit , two field goals that likely smudged amid the backlash Chiefs, whose 52 sacks during the ball and playing tough. didn’t draw the flag but will never would have happened over the officiating gaffes, but the regular season were tied That is good in any weather, surely result in a hefty fine. had Robey-Coleman been they aren’t entirely tarnished with the Steelers for the any condition, any environ- “I thought it was a flag for flagged for clobbering Lewis because strategy and execu- league lead and who pum- ment and any stadium.”

cluded Lugoff-Elgin, Spring Valley and Irmo. SHS FROM PAGE B1 The JV boys also did well at the state tournament on Saturday. “That’s what we strive to build here at Sophomore Anthony Price, who is 195 Sumter High School; to be consistently at pounds and 8-3 on the season, finished the top of SC wrestling,” Wilson said. “Our fourth out of 18 wrestlers. Freshman Tajon middle school program is going pretty well. Roach, wrestling at 220 in his first year, , We had two guys qualify for middle school placed sixth. state.” Overall, the team finished 17th out of 52 These wrestlers were eighth-grader Mat- teams. thew Williams at 145 pounds, who is 5-3 on However, there is one important thing the the season, and seventh-grader Joshua Gott- team still needs. shall at 88 pounds. He is 3-2. “Our biggest thing is to get support from Wilson is proud of the progress his team the community,” Wilson said. “We need sup- has made this season. port to try to get the program back to being “Our 14 starters have kicked it up a successful again. A lot of people don’t know notch,” he said. “We practice a little harder we have a team.” and have picked up the pace. We try to be Sumter is a traditionally solid wrestling consistent with everything we’re doing.” school, producing several recent state Sumter is also trying to build a girls team. champions. Freshman Nevaeha Mudgett, who is in Sumter will have its final home match the 113 pound weight class and has a 15-7 today when it takes on Lower Richland and record, finished second in the varsity state Colleton County for senior night. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM tournament this past Saturday after going The Gamecocks will then participate in Sumter’s Connor McElroy, bottom, finds himself in a tough position during 3-1. their region tournament on Saturday at his 160-pound match against Berkeley recently. Sumter lost the match, but it Along with Sumter, the tournament in- Spring Valley in Columbia. is enjoying a resurgence in its program.

old Gronk, who entered the season portunities for Gronkowski to show the what practice is all about. That’s GRONK FROM PAGE B1 with 75 postseason receptions — the combination of size, strong hands and knowing each other is all about. most by a tight end in NFL history. In agility that has made him a matchup Knowing that when it comes to those Brady was 5 for 5 on third down in the regular season, he has the most nightmare throughout his career. situations and you’ve got to put that the fourth quarter and overtime, with TD catches thrown by Brady to any His chemistry with Brady means he ball up, I’ve got to make the play. ... two of those passes going to player (78). knows the ball could always come his That’s the trust that we have with Gronkowski. Those catches, for 25 and The Rams’ defense was the second- way, no matter what kind of game he’s each other. We love playing with each 15 yards, set up the go-ahead and worst in the league this season, giving having. other. Just a bond we have, to go out game-winning touchdowns. up 1,075 yards receiving to opposing “You’ve got to have confidence in there and always be on the same It was nothing new for the 29-year- tight ends. It should mean plenty of op- each other,” Gronkowski said. “That’s page.”

“There definitely was a lot against Louisiana Tech. 11 running back nationally. WILLIAMS of frustration with the inju- Williams rushed for 3,674 in He signed with UNC out of FROM PAGE B1 ry,” he said. “I was having a his final three years at Crest- high school and rushed 19 Winter great game, injured the hand wood. He was rated the top times for 57 as a freshman. He Williams has one year of eli- and then had to sit out the player in South Carolina by decided to transfer after that Golf gibility remaining. He graduat- rest of the season.” ESPN, and was listed as the No. season. ed from USC in December, mak- He did return to play in ing him eligible to be a graduate USC’s 28-0 loss to Virginia in Special transfer. That means he would the Belk Bowl. He had four be able to transfer to a Football carries for nine yards. Bowl Subdivision school and In his first year in Columbia play in the 2019 season. — 2017 — Williams was the Williams announced the de- second leading rusher, pick- cision to enter the portal after ing up 471 yards on 95 carries Thomas Brown was hired as while scoring one time. USC’s new running backs He has made seven career Let me fi nance your next automobile. coach. However, he said that starts in 20 games at Carolina. had nothing to do with his de- Williams’ top rushing perfor- Terence Lonon Mon. - Thurs. $17$ cision. mance came as a sophomore 301 Broad St., Sumter, SC 15 His plan is to transfer to an- when he ran for 95 yards (803) 316-2100 cell $22$ other FBS program like South Fri. Sat. & Sun. 20 Carolina. While he would like to after 11 AM transfer to another Power 5 con- Special good for up ference school, Williams said Stay cozy to one foursome! it’s not an absolute necessity. “Again, it’s all about the Coupon must be redeemed fit,” he said. this winter. for discount. Williams rushed for 328 Special expires Jan. 31, 2019 yards on 70 carries, scoring four touchdowns. He also caught nine passes for 152 yards. Broadstone Manor His biggest game came in the Gamecock’ road win at Antiques & Interiors Mississippi. Williams caught 204 & 208 BROAD STREET GOLF CLUB three passes for 105 yards and SUMTER, SC 29150 For additional information, rushed seven times for 30 THURSDAY - SATURDAY 10:00-5:00 call or stop by yards and a score. However, he 803.968.3086 2565 Players Course Dr. broke a hand during the game Manning, SC • 478-7899 and didn’t play in the final www.broadstonemanor.com www.WybooGolfClub.com four regular-season contests. 062715 B4 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tennessee faces similar test from last No. 1 ranking BY JOHN MARSHALL The Associated press thanks to a 12-game winning streak that started after their lone loss, to then-No. 2 The last time Tennessee reached Kansas on Nov. 23 in New York. No. 1 in the AP Top 25 it lost to Tennessee’s first test will be in Vanderbilt the next day. Nashville against the Commodores, Back at No. 1 for the first time in 11 who opened SEC play with five years, the Vols face a similar situation. straight losses. Get by Vandy, the Vols On Wednesday, they again play still have to face gritty West Virginia, Vanderbilt right after becoming though that game will be in Knoxville. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the nation’s top-ranked team, this “Every team in the top five is a South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley communicates with an official during the time hoping for a different out- No. 1 team. Every team in the Top Gamecocks’ 79-65 victory over Missouri on Monday in Columbia. come and a long stint at No. 1. 25 could potentially get up there,” “Is it nice to ranked? Of course, Tennessee forward Grant Wil- because of the attention that comes liams said. “It’s a long season. It No. 19 Carolina women handle to your program,” Tennessee coach doesn’t matter what number you Rick Barnes said. “You do that by are at the halfway point. It’s staying focused on what is at hand. where you’re at, at the end.” You do that by playing basketball No. 25 Missouri in 79-65 victory and not letting the outside noise in. KENTUCKY’S TOUGH WEEK That is where you find out how Kentucky has bounced back nicely COLUMBIA (AP) — Tyasha Harris ond place in the SEC. The players close you are as a team when you after being run out of the gym by and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan scored and coaches circled midcourt and come unraveled.” Duke in its opener. 16 points apiece on Monday night held hands during the national an- Tennessee entered last week No. The Wildcats (14-3, 4-1 SEC) have and No. 19 South Carolina defeated them, though the teams didn’t inter- 3 in the AP Top 25 and won both of won four straight games after beat- No. 25 Missouri 79-65 in a game that mingle. its games, rolling over Arkansas ing Georgia and then-No. 11 Auburn started with both teams gathering at There was one minor incident in and outlasting Alabama. last week, moving them up four spots midcourt to defuse any lingering ten- this game Missouri never led and While the Vols were taking care of to No. 8 in this week’s poll. sion from a testy game last season. was down by double-figures from their business, top-10 teams dropped The road doesn’t get any easier. A minor scuffle broke out during late in the second quarter. all around them. Kentucky plays at No. 22 Missis- the game last February and after- A personal foul was called on Mis- Top-ranked Duke lost to Syracuse sippi State on Tuesday, then faces ward a Missouri player said South souri’s Sophie Cunningham with 2:39 without two starters, Cam Reddish No. 9 Kansas on Saturday. Carolina fans spit on the Tigers. Mis- left in the third quarter. She was de- and Tre Jones. Reddish returned “They’re better than last year,” souri’s athletic director Jim Sterk fending South Carolina’s Lele Gris- from an illness against Virginia on Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said after said racial epithets were directed at sett on the low block and Missouri’s Saturday, but Jones did not after in- the Wildcats held on for an 82-80 vic- the Tigers and said South Carolina Akira Levy doubled down on Grissett, juring his shoulder against the Or- tory on Saturday. “They’re playing coach Dawn Staley promoted the at- grabbing for the ball as the whistle ange. The Blue Devils won anyway, with a purpose.” mosphere. blew and both were given question- knocking the Cavaliers from the Sterk was fined by the Southeast- able technical fouls. At that point, the ranks of the unbeaten. SEC/BIG 12 CHALLENGE ern Conference and Staley sued for Gamecocks were up 57-44. The lead Michigan also lost on Saturday, to A break in the conference season for defamation. Sterk apologized and reached 24 in the fourth quarter. Wisconsin, leaving the 1976 Indiana the SEC/Big 12 challenge has created Staley received an out-of-court settle- Bianca Cuevas-Moore and Alexis Hoosiers as the last Division I team some top-notch match-ups on Saturday. ment. Jennings added 14 points for South to go undefeated. In addition to the blue blood Ken- Leading up to the game, Staley and Carolina (13-5, 5-1). Six top-10 teams lost last week, tucky-Kansas game, No. 16 Auburn Missouri coach Robin Pingeton Cunningham had 21 for the Tigers causing a jumble at the top of this plays at No. 22 Mississippi State, and downplayed the past and said the (15-5, 4-2), Amber Smith added 16 and week’s poll. No. 20 Mississippi hosts No. 24 Iowa focus should be on the battle for sec- Levy 12. The Vols (16-1, 5-0) emerged on top, State.

HALL FROM PAGE B1 Keeping KatieSumter Altman, Water Resources Beautiful Extension Agent World Series over 19 sea- Become a Master Gardener plant care knowledge that they are sons with the New York Yan- I have to make a confession, eager to share. I’m so glad I took kees. He was always at his good people of Sumter. I’m a plant advantage of it, and my plants have best in October, getting 42 murderer, or at least I used to be. never looked better! I’m happy to saves with a 0.70 ERA over 16 My past gardening experiences say that my plant survival rates postseasons, including 11 have been riddled with plant have sky rocketed since I saves in the World Series. deaths. I really love plants. I’ve completed the class, and I learned Halladay, an ace with the To- even been called a plant nerd, so many interesting facts about ronto Blue Jays and Philadel- because I’ve always loved to gardening along the way. phia Phillies, got 85.4 percent wander through wetlands looking and will be the first posthu- at cool plants. I wanted to bring Do you want your own happy mous inductee since Deacon some plant joy home, but I was the plant story to tell by this time next White in 2013 and Ron Santo in THE ASSOCIATED PRESS absolute worst kind of compulsive year? If so, you’re in luck. Sumter’s 2012. Halladay died in Novem- Seattle Mariners hitting coach Edgar Martinez, right, was elected to plant shopper. I would just grab next Master Gardener class meets ber 2017 at 40 years old when the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Martinez batted .312 in 18 sea- any plant that caught my fancy at on Mondays starting February 4th and lasts 14 weeks. The deadline to an airplane he was flying sons with the Mariners. the garden shop, cram it into any cute pot with no thought about register is January 31. The cost is crashed into the Gulf of Mexi- $300. Trust me, you will save more co off the coast of Florida. Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” counts and early hooks, Halla- drainage needs, and stick it wherever I thought it looked good than that by killing fewer plants Martinez was a .312 hitter for much of his career. “The day was a workhorse. Since and reducing your plant over 18 seasons with Seattle. He Sandman” became synony- 2000, Halladay’s 65 complete without a care about sun exposure. I knew I was making a lot of replacement costs! Chase Smoak got 85.4 percent in his 10th and mous with the song’s forebod- games are by far the most in will be the class’s fearless leader, final try on the writers’ ballot. ing guitar riff, and the Rock the majors — Livan Hernan- mistakes and I was ready to fix them but didn’t know where to teaching many of the lessons. You’ll He and Baines will join 2014 in- and Roll Hall of Famers per- dez is second at 39. start. When I started my job at also benefit from presentations by ductee Frank Thomas as the formed it live at Yankee Stadi- The only other player elect- Clemson Extension, I was so other Extension professionals like only Hall of Famers to play the um in 2013 before one of Rive- ed on the first ballot posthu- Vicky Bertagnolli and Tony excited to hear about the Master Melton. You’ll even get to majority of their games at des- ra’s final home games. mously was Christy Mathews- Gardener class and I was eager to ignated hitter. David Ortiz will Bill Ballou of The Telegram on in 1936. Roberto Clemente participate in day trips to awesome learn how to keep my plants alive. gardens in and near Sumter, like be eligible in 2022. & Gazette in Worcester, Mas- was elected by a special elec- So, with the slow death of Mussina was a steady right- sachusetts, wrote in Novem- tion in 1973 after dying in a Swan Lake and Moore Farms hundreds of houseplants and Botanical Gardens, and make a lot hander for the Yankees and ber that because he didn’t plane crash on Dec. 31, 1972. vegetable gardens weighing on my Baltimore Orioles who went plan to vote for Rivera, he of new friends along the way. If you Martinez was among the shoulders, I walked into my first would like to learn more or register 270-153 with 2,813 strikeouts wouldn’t submit a ballot. Bal- game’s steadiest hitters Master Gardener class to learn for the class, call the Sumter over 18 seasons. He received lou announced Tuesday he throughout the 1990s and what I was doing wrong. Oh boy, I Clemson Extension office at 803- 76.7 percent, getting seven had changed his mind and early 2000s, winning two bat- learned a lot. The art of keeping a 773-5561 and ask for Pat McDaniel more votes than the 319 re- sent a ballot that included Ri- ting titles and hitting 309 hom- plant alive was a mystery to me or Chase Smoak. quired for election. vera. ers. going in, but the science of Barry Bonds and Roger Cle- Rivera and Smith will be the A late bloomer from Puerto providing for the needs of my mens made gains but again seventh and eighth relievers Rico, Martinez never played plants had me nearly dancing out Clemson University Cooperative Extension fell short in their seventh in the Hall, joining Hoyt Wil- more than 100 games in the the doors at the end of class. Service offers its programs to people of all ages, Clemson Extension’s horticulture regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national times on the ballot. Bonds got helm (1985), Rollie Fingers majors until he was 27. He origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual 59.1 percent and Clemens 59.5. (1992), Dennis Eckersley broke in as a third baseman agents, including Sumter’s own orientation, gender identity, marital or family Rivera grew up in Panama (2004), Bruce Sutter (2006), before becoming a full-time Chase Smoak, have a wealth of status and is an equal opportunity employer. the son of a fisherman. He Rich Gossage (2008) and Trev- DH at 32, a role he held until XEROX SOLID INK PRINTER signed with New York in 1990, or Hoffman (2018). retiring at 41 years old in 2004. Many Standard Sumter County debuted in the majors as a Halladay won two Cy Young Martinez got just 36.2 per- Features Public Works 25-year-old in 1995 and a year Awards, one each with Toron- cent of the vote in his first 40 prints per minute later emerged as one of the black & white 436-2241 to and Philadelphia, before ballot appearance in 2010 and and FULL COLOR game’s best relievers. Along ending his career in 2013 at 36 fell as low as 25.2 percent in Xerox Color Qube® 8870MFP with a core including Derek years old due to back injuries. 2014 — the cutoff for induc- For more information contact your local rep. Jeter, Andy Pettitte and Jorge The right-hander was a tion is 75 percent. With a push Call Thomas Cuttino @ 778-2330 Posada, Rivera helped the first-round draft pick by To- from the sport’s analytics XDOS, Inc. 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Box 41 here tire his No. 42 — he was the 2002, then won 22 games and Armed with a nasty knuckle Dalzell, S.C. 29040 last player in the major an AL Cy Young in 2003. curveball, Mussina also got a call Debbie Hayes call leagues to wear that number, Halladay’s best season came push from the sabermetric Spraying Services grandfathered to him when in 2010, his first following a community. 803-774-1212 Lawns and Shrubs 803-774-1212 No. 42 was retired in honor of blockbuster trade to Philadel- It was only the fourth time outdoorappearance.com Jackie Robinson in 1997. phia. Halladay pitched a per- the writers voted in four play- “Wearing No. 42, represent- fect game against the Florida ers in one class — it also hap- ing Jackie Robinson, I assume Marlins in May, then deliv- pened in 2015, 1955 and 1947. he was the first No. 42 elect- ered a no-hitter against Cin- The largest group selected by To advertise ed,” Rivera said. “To be the cinnati in the opener of the writers was the inaugural last No. 42 elected to the Hall NL Division Series. It was just five-member class of Ty Cobb, here call of Fame, and unanimously, is the second no-hitter in post- Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, 803-774-1212 amazing.” season history after the Yan- Christy Mathewson and Wal- Though his music taste kees’ Don Larsen pitched a ter Johnson in 1936. The writ- skews more Christian rock perfect game against Brook- ers and Today’s Game Era than heavy metal, Rivera toed lyn in the 1956 World Series. Committee have combined to the Yankee Stadium rubber to In an era marked by pitch elect 31 people since 2014. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 | B5 South Carolina adds John Scott Jr. as defensive line coach

COLUMBIA — South Carolina has 2023 that could increase the value to RONALDO PLEADS GUILTY TO SPORTS ITEMS TAX FRAUD AT MADRID COURT hired former NFL assistant John Scott $50 million for five seasons and has Jr. as its defensive line coach. REDS ACQUIRE GRAY FROM YANKEES additional performance bonuses for MADRID — Cristiano Ronaldo has The school announced the hire CINCINNATI — Sonny Gray knows innings and escalators. pleaded guilty to tax fraud and re- Tuesday after his one-year, $435,000 what he’s getting into even before he FORMER NFL PLAYER MCFADDEN ceived a two-year suspended sentence. contract was approved by arrives in Cincinnati. ARRESTED IN TEXAS ON DWI CHARGE The Juventus forward, who was fac- university trustees. His father tried out for the Reds and ing charges stemming from his days at Scott takes over for failed to make the cut, but remained a DALLAS — Authorities say former Real Madrid, was in court for about 45 Lance Thompson, who huge fan. Gray attended his first NFL player Darren McFadden has minutes and signed an agreement was let go by the Game- major league game at Great American posted bond after he was arrested on a which will cost him nearly 19 million cocks after three sea- Ball Park, and he knows about the drunken-driving charge when he fell euros ($21.6 million) in fines. sons. town’s affinity for a unique style of asleep in the drive-thru lane at a fast- Ronaldo arrived at court in a black SCOTT Scott spent two sea- chili. food restaurant in suburban Dallas. van and was wearing a black sports sons on the defensive Gray agreed to a trade from the Yan- Collin County court records show coat and black pants. He walked up staff of the New York kees anyway, along with a $38 million, the 31-year-old was charged with driv- some stairs leading to the court house jets in 2015-16. He was a quality con- four-year contract adding $30.5 million ing while intoxicated and resisting ar- and even stopped to sign an autograph. trol assistant the first season before in guaranteed money from 2020-22. rest after being found early Monday at Ronaldo made the deal to plead becoming a defensive line assistant The deal announced Monday in- a Whataburger in McKinney. McFad- guilty with Spain’s state prosecutor the next year. cludes a $12 million club option for den was taken to the county jail. and tax authorities last year.

Bea, Diana, Patsy, Ms. Pat, Sunset Country Club, Moore RUBY ANN ELLA KING EPPARD OBITUARIES Sue, Mary, all of the home House McKenzie, and retired Ruby Ann Ella King Ep- health and hospice caregivers, from Lonely Supply Co. Sister pard, 77, wife of Garry H. Ep- DAVID LEE CHAPPELL (Tandem) Family Health of fellow St Anne parishioners, Lawson loved shopping, keep- pard, died on Monday, Jan. 21, ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Sumter. Deacon Kulungowski and Ms. ing her home tidy, opening her 2019, at Prisma Health Tuom- David Lee Chappell, 55, be- She is survived by her hus- Denise Spivey. We could not home to foster children, and ey Hospital. loved husband of Deborah band of 22 years, Michael have done it without the love, spending her extra time with Born in Campton, Ken- Chappell, passed Wayne Wotring of Sumter; a gentle touch and caring atti- her grandchildren and family. tucky, she was a daughter of away peacefully daughter, Sarah Donager tude shared by each of you She leaves to cherish her the late John and Mildred on Wednesday, Wotring of Sumter; a son, and so many others. precious memories: one be- Banks King. Mrs. Eppard was Jan. 16, 2019, at Walt Wilson (Tabitha); her Online condolences may be loved daughter, Julia (Wil- a retired clerk at the Shaw his son’s resi- mother, Gabrielle Young sent to www.sumterfunerals. liam) Ballard of Sumter; two Air Force Base Golf Course. dence in Alexan- Turnmeyer and her beloved com. devoted sons, Charlie (Mar- Surviving are her husband dria. stepfather, Richard Turnmey- Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- tha) Lawson Jr. and Levi (Al- of Sumter; a son, John Fye CHAPPELL Mr. Chappell er, of Sumter; grandchildren, neral Home & Crematory, 221 gerina) Pringle of Sumter; of Charlotte, North Carolina; was born on Nataley and McKenzie, both Broad St., Sumter, is in charge seven grandchildren, Melissa a brother, Jack King (Vickie) March 9, 1963, in Henderson, of Rutland, Vermont; a sister, of the arrangements, (803) (Alfred) Hamilton of St. Ste- of Franklin, Ohio; four sis- Nevada. He moved to Sumter Cynthia G. Young Dodworth 775-9386. phens, Charlean (Pastor Gary ters, Peg Miller (Randy) of with his family as a young (David); niece, Shannon, and D.) Miller, Angel (Marquis) Gratis, Ohio, Brenda Nick- child and made Sumter his nephew, Scott, all of York- Gyant and Charles Lorenzo ells of Mt. Sterling, Ken- home for the rest of his life. town, Virginia; a brother, Bar- Ballard, all of Sumter, San- tucky, Paulette Bryant of He was known by many in the clay B. Young (Jodel) of Old tanna Pringle of Columbia Campton and Wanda Colling- area through his work and in- Saybrook, Connecticut; and and Destiny Pringle of Sum- worth (Bob) of Mt. Sterling; volvement in the community. her lifelong friend, Patricia ter; 12 great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, Dickie East- He loved his family and Polen of Hampton, Virginia. Chelsea and Darius Hamilton, erling of Mt. Sterling; five friends dearly and will be In addition to her father, Samantha Warren of St. Ste- grandchildren, Robert A. missed by all. she was preceded in death by GERLEAN BENNETT PEARSON phens, Gary Dexter and Ga- Hillman and fiancée, Dene- Surviving in addition to his her maternal grandparents, brielle Miller, Zion and Aiden sha Moye, Kristen Fye, wife are his son, Glenn Chap- Manton White Carraway, Eve- SUMMERTON — Gerlean Smith, ZaMiyah and DaMani Amanda Fye, Brittany Tay- pell of Alexandria; a sister, lyn White Carraway Black- Bennett Pearson, 80, widow of Gyant, Charles Jr. and Elijah lor Watts and Brittany Mor- JoAnn Kohl of Sumter; nine well and step-grandfather, Ferdenan Pearson, died on Ballard, all of Sumter, and gan Watts; and two great- beloved half brothers and sis- Herbert L. Blackwell; and pa- Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Jason Witherspoon Jr. of Co- grandchildren, Desrinna ters; and four nieces. ternal grandparents, Ralph Lake Marion Nursing Home, lumbia; two sisters, Ruby Hillman and Cory James He was preceded in death Alvin Young and Emeline Summerton. Fuller of Sumter and Sara Watts. by his parents, Edward and Curran Young. She was born on March 3, Bell Koroma of Newark, New She was preceded in death Margaret Chappell; his step- Her hobbies included cro- 1938, a daughter of the late Jersey; two brothers, Arthur by a daughter, Kathy Hillman; mother, Lucille Chappell; and cheting, most recently mer- Thomas Bennett Sr. and Eb- Jackson of Irvington, New grandson, Cory Fye; sister, his stepbrother, James Earl maid tails for her friends and enezer Clark Bennett. Jersey, and Siegel (Audrey) Bonnie Easterling; daughter- Williams. family, going to all the latest The family is receiving Jackson of Perth Amboy, New in-law, Dolanne Fye; and son- A memorial service will be concerts and spending time friends at her residence, 1690 Jersey; brother-in-law, Calvin in-law, Robert S. Hillman. held at 2 p.m. on Saturday in with family and friends. MW Rickenbaker Road, Man- Lawson of Norwalk, Connecti- Graveside services will be the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Memorial services will be ning. cut; sister-in-law, Mary Law- held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Funeral Home Chapel with held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at These services are entrust- son of Sumter; and a host of Sumter Cemetery. the Rev. John E. McLeod offi- the First Church of God with ed to Samuels Funeral Home nieces, nephews, other loving The family will receive ciating. the Rev. Ron Bower officiat- LLC of Manning. relatives and dear friends. friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at El- Honorary pallbearers will ing. She was preceded by six sis- more Hill McCreight Funeral be Deaver Kohl, Donald Fitch, The family will receive MAUREEN A. TAYLOR COOPER ters, Ida Brown, Doretha Home. Laurie Brown, Bobby Porter, friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior Maureen Annette Taylor China, Albertha James, Gar- Online condolences may be Allen Smith, Don Riley, Ray- to the service at the church. Cooper, 70, widow of Anthony denia Gretter, Mattie Jacobs sent to www.sumterfunerals. mond Ragin, Jimmy Wither- Memorials may be made to Thomas Cooper, died on Mon- and Amy Frazier; and one com spoon, Rob Arnette and Ran- the First Church of God, 1835 day, Jan. 21, 2019, at Prisma brother, George Robert Jack- Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- dall Plummer. Camden Road, Sumter, SC Health Tuomey Hospital. son III. neral Home & Crematory, 221 The family will receive 29153. Born in Sumter, she was a Public viewing will be held Broad St., Sumter, is in charge friends immediately following Online condolences may be daughter of the late Everette from 2 to 6 p.m. today for view- of the arrangements, (803) the service. sent to www.sumterfunerals. Taylor Jr. and Eileen Toner ing until the hour of service. 775-9386. The family has chosen com Taylor. Ms. Lawson will be placed Everly-Wheatley Funeral Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Private graveside services in the church at 11 a.m. on Home in Alexandria and El- neral Home & Crematory, 221 will be held at Evergreen Me- Thursday for viewing until more-Cannon-Stephens Fu- Broad St., Sumter, is in charge morial Park cemetery. the hour of service. neral Home in Sumter for the of the arrangements, (803) Online condolences may be Funeral service will be held arrangements. 775-9386. sent to www.sumterfunerals. at Westend Community In lieu of flowers, please com Church, 101 S. Salem Ave., send memorials to Bethel Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Sumter, with Pastor Gary D. United Methodist Church, P.O. neral Home & Crematory, 221 Miller officiating / eulogist, TONY EVERETTE SMITH Box 275, Bethune, SC 29009. Broad St., Sumter, is in charge pastor of Antioch Baptist You may also visit www. of the arrangements, (803) Church, Bowman. Interment MANNING — Tony Ever- everlywheatley.com/tributes 775-9386. will follow at Hillside Memori- ette Smith, 40, died on Satur- and sign the family’s guest- al Park. day, Jan. 19, 2019. book or post a tribute. The family will be receiving He was a son of the late An- KATHARINA CLARK friends at the home of her thony and Mildred Miller LAURA LEE YOUNG WOTRING daughter, 10 Van Buren Drive, Smith. Laura Lee Young Wotring, Katharina “Kate” Clark, 93, Sumter, SC 29150. Funeral services for Mr. 53, passed away on Wednes- of Sumter, passed away on Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Smith will be held at 11 a.m. day, Jan. 16, 2019, at her resi- Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at her Main St., Sumter, SC 29150 is on Thursday at Hayes F. dence, surrounded by her lov- home. in charge of arrangements. Samuels Sr. Memorial Cha- ing family. Kate was born in Mittel- EVA MAE LAWSON pel, 114 N. Church St., Man- Born on June baar, Germany, to Nikolaus ROSE M. SESTOKAS ning, with the Rev. David 22, 1965, at Moody and Helena Büchel Schlich. Sister Eva Mae Lawson was Rose M. Sestokas, age 65, Pugh officiating and the Rev. Air Force Base in She was a member of St. born on Jan. 3, 1931, in Sum- beloved wife of the late Ter- Ruth Pugh presiding. Burial Valdosta, Geor- Anne Catholic Church in ter, to the late George and rance David Sestokas Sr., died will follow at Williams Cha- gia, she was a Sumter. Mattie Jackson. Her life ended on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at pel Christian Church Ceme- daughter of Ga- Kate met and married her on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Palmetto Health Richland. tery, 1072 Forest Trail, Man- WOTRING brielle A. Car- husband, Dale, in Germany Prisma Health Tuomey Hospi- Arrangements will be an- ning. raway Young and together they had five tal. nounced by Bullock Funeral The family is receiving Turnmeyer and the late USAF sons, Nick (Michelle), Mike Sister Lawson attended the Home. friends from noon to 6 p.m. Maj. Barclay Bingham Young. (Camy), Jim (Kathy), John public schools of Sumter daily at his residence, 2862 Mrs. Wotring was a member of (Anne) and Tom (Ella); 10 County. At an early age, she Bradham Road, Manning. the First Church of God. She grandchildren, Josh, Jesse, became a member of Enon These services have been graduated from Winthrop Uni- Bryan, Dylan, Justin, Kirstin Missionary Baptist Church. entrusted to Samuels Fu- versity in Rock Hill, Trident (Joseph Brown), Ryan She was employed by neral Home LLC of Man- College of Charleston in (Jenny), Katie, Maddie and Hopewell Nursing Facility, ning. Charleston and attended the Eddie; and one great-grand- University of South Carolina. child, Addisyn. Laura was well known and She was preceded in death Shon ey’s highly respected throughout by her husband, parents, the community for her archi- brothers and sister. tectural drafting and draw- Visitation will be from 9 to Wor ld Famou s ings. She designed commercial 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Elmore and residential structures for Hill McCreight Funeral Home BREAKFAST Thompson-Turner Construc- with the funeral following at tion and Hawkins and Kolb 11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Construction among others. Church. Burial will be at St. BAR Some of her proudest accom- Lawrence Cemetery. plishments were designing the Memorials may be made to Visit with your old friends and Patriot Park Sports Complex St. Jude Children’s Research enjoy our wide assortment of in Sumter and her work on the Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, breakfast amenities. new Thompson Corporate of- Memphis, TN 38105 or to St. fice on Main Street. She was Anne Catholic Church, 216 E. 226 S. Pike West (378 Bypass) employed as an architectural Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. (803) 773-3321 technician at Drakeford Archi- The family would like to ac- 2742 Paxville Hwy (803) 696-4481 tects for 13 years and as a con- knowledge and thank Kate’s Proudly Serving Sumter Great Food & Friendly Smiles For Over 35 Years! struction manager for Sumter caregivers; her dearest friend B6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 Summons & Summons & Summons & BUSINESS LEGAL Notice Notice Notice RENTALS NOTICES ORDER APPOINTING SERVICES of the filing of this notice, more GUARDIAN AD LITEM particularly described in the said South Carolina 29240, within thirty Mortgage and are more commonly (30) days after service upon you, Financial Unfurnished Summons & described as: State of South Carolina exclusive of the day of such service, Service Apartments Notice and, if you fail to answer the That certain piece, parcel or lot of County of Sumter Complaint within the time aforesaid, SUMMONS land, situate, lying and being in the judgment by default will be rendered Senior Living County of Sumter, State of South IN THE COURT against you for relief demanded in AND NOTICES Carolina, designated as Lot 21 on a OF COMMON PLEAS the Complaint. Apartments (Non-Jury) for those 62+ certain plat of Goldbold Subdivision, C/A NO. (Rent based on income) Section 1, by John M. Mahon dated 2018-CP-43-02223 NOTICE FORECLOSURE November 17, 1970, and recorded in Shiloh-Randolph Manor OF REAL ESTATE the Office of the Clerk of Court for 125 W. Bartlette. South Carolina State Housing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MORTGAGE Sumter County in Plat Book Z-35, Finance and Development Authority, the original Complaint in this action 775-0575 Page 246, and according to said plat Plaintiff was filed in the office of the Clerk of Studio/1 Bedroom IN THE COURT being bounded as follows: On the vs. Court for Sumter County on apartments available Northeast by Lot 33 on said plat and The Personal Representative, if any, 12/14/2018. OF COMMON PLEAS measuring thereon 139.6 feet; on the EHO C/A NO.: whose name is unknown, of the Southeast by Lot designated 'Young" Estate of Mary Jenkins Rembert aka 2018-CP-43-02067 on said plat and measuring thereon NOTICE OF Mary Rembert; Julia A. Gaymon, PENDENCY 250 feet; on the Southwest by the Old Individually and as heir to the HUNTINGTON PLACE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF ACTION Camden Road and measuring Estate of Mary Jenkins Rembert aka APARTMENTS COUNTY OF SUMTER thereon 114.6 feet on the West by the Mary Rembert, and any other RENTS FROM $675 PER MO. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT intersection of the Old Camden Road Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Mary The Bank of New York Mellon as an action has been commenced and 1 Month Free with a and Edwards Street and measuring Jenkins Rembert aka Mary Rembert, Trustee for CWABS, Inc. is now pending or is about to be 13 month lease. thereon 25 feet; and on the Deceased, their heirs, Personal Asset-Backed Certificates, Series commenced in the Circuit Court (2 bedroom only) Northwest by Edwards Street and Representatives, Administrators, 2005-11, upon the complaint of the above measuring thereon 25 feet; and on Successors and Assigns, and all Plaintiff, named Plaintiff against the above the Northwest by Edwards Street other persons entitled to claim LEASING OFFICE LOCATED AT v. named Defendant for the purpose of and measuring thereon 225 feet be through them; all unknown persons ASHTON MILL Henry Spain; Any heirs-at-law or foreclosing a certain mortgage of all of said measurements a little with any right, title or interest in the APARTMENT HOMES devisees of Lilly Mae Spain a/k/a real estate heretofore given by to more or less. real estate described herein; also any Lilly Mae Jenkins, deceased, their Mary Rembert and Julia A. Gaymon 595 ASHTON MILL DRIVE persons who may be in the military heirs, Personal Representatives, bearing date of November 9, 1994 803-773-3600 Said lot of land is a portion of the service of the United States of TAXES TAXES Administrators, Successors and and recorded November 9, 1994 in land conveyed to Edward S. America, being a class designated as FREE FREE ESTIMATES Assigns, and all other persons or Mortgage Book in Book 612 at Page OFFICE HOURS: Goldbold by Esther G. Rembert, et John Doe; and any unknown minors Taxes made simple! Bring your entities entitled to claim through 1526 in the Register of Mesne al, by their deed dated December 19, or persons under a disability being a MON-FRI 9-5 them; all unknown persons or Conveyances/Register of last check stub and get your 1946, and recorded in said Office in class designated as Richard Roe and entities with any right, title, estate, Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter free estimate. Bring your W2 Deed Book N-6, Page 162. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA successor interest in or lien upon the real County, in the original principal sum form and you will be ready to in interest to First National Bank of Mobile Home estate described in the complaint of $36050.00 that , and that the go. Please call for an appoint- This being the same property Chicago, Rentals herein; also any persons who may be premises effected by said mortgage conveyed to Lilly Mae Jenkins Defendants. ment with the tax man, Wayne in the military service of the United herein by Deed of E.S. Godbold and by the foreclosure thereof are Greene. You have tried the rest, situated in the County of Sumter, States of America, being a class dated February 9, 1977 and recorded It appearing to the satisfaction of the now come to the best for less! American MHP, 2 & 3/BR, lot State of South Carolina, and is designated as Richard Roe; and any February 10, 1977 in Book X-10 at Court, upon reading the Motion for rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup described as follows: GATES FINANCE & unknown minors, incompetent or Page 381 in the Office of the Register the Appointment of Kelley Y. Woody TAX SERVICE, INC. inc'd. 803-494-4300. imprisoned person, or persons under of Deeds for Sumter County, South as Guardian ad Litem for all All that piece, parcel or lot of land 803-774-7600 a disability being a class designated Carolina. unknown persons and persons who with improvements thereon located 2 & 3BR/2 ba, No pets, section 8 as John Doe; Kay Loretta Murphy; may be in the military service of the in the City and County of Sumter, accepted. William Gene Jenkins; Gloria Faye TMS No. 086-09-01-008 United States of America (which are Home State of South Carolina being Skinner; Charlene Evette Pringle; constituted as a class designated as Improvements 803-469-6978/803-499-1500 betw. designated as Lot No. 138 as shown Clementina Renee Dinkins; SC "John Doe") and any unknown minors 9am-5pm Property Address: on a plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, Housing Corp.; Bullhead and persons who may be under a 7850 Edwards Street, RLS, dated October 27, 1994 and H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel Investments, LLC; Palisades disability (which are constituted as a Clean 3BR 2BA MH. C/H/A, mature Rembert, SC 29128 recorded in Plat Book 94 at Page paint roofs gutters drywall blown Collection, LLC; Safe Federal Credit class designated as "Richard Roe"), it couple only $475 mo + $475 dep, 1467 in the Office of the RMC for Union; Republic Finance, LLC a/k/a is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule ceilings ect. 773-9904 Sumter County. Said lot having the 803-775-0492 Lv Msg Republic Finance, NOTICE OF 17, SCRCP, Kelley Y. Woody is following boundaries and Defendant(s). FILING COMPLAINT appointed Guardian ad Litem on measurements according to the Roofing behalf of all unknown persons and aforementioned plat; to wit: On the Commercial Rentals TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE persons who may be in the military North by lots No. 113 & 114 whereon NAMED: NAMED: service of the United States of it measures 60.96 feet; on the East by All Types of Roofing & Roofing YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED America (constituted as a class and The Ebony is available for rent. and required to appear and defend Lot No. 137 whereon it measures Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE designated as "John Doe"), all by answering the Complaint in this 149.8 feet; on the South by Loring exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley Parties, meetings, receptions, out- that the original Complaint, Cover unknown minors or persons under a action, a copy of which is hereby Drive whereon it measures 60.66 803-316-4734. door events, ect.. Call 443-756-1860 Sheet for Civil Actions and disability (constituted as a class and served upon you, and to serve a copy feet; and on the West by Lot No. leave message. Certificate of Exemption from ADR designated as "Richard Roe"), all of of your Answer on the subscribers at 138-A whereon it measures 149.46 Robert's Metal Roofing in the above entitled action was filed which have or may claim to have their offices at 3800 Fernandina feet. in the Office of the Clerk of Court for some interest in the property that is 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, Sumter County on November 13, the subject of this action, commonly avail. Expert installation. Long list of within thirty (30) days after the This being the sane property REAL 2018. A Notice of Foreclosure known as 439 Loring Dr., Sumter, satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. service hereof, exclusive of the day conveyed to the mortgagors herein Intervention was also filed in the that Kelley Y. Woody is empowered of such service; except that the by deed of James W. Griffith and ESTATE Clerk of Court's Office. and directed to appear on behalf of United States of America, if named, Sally G. Griffith recorded November and represent all unknown persons Tree Service shall have sixty (60) days to answer 9, 1994 in Volume 612 at Page 1521 in ORDER APPOINTING and persons who may be in the after the service hereof, exclusive of the Office of the RMC.. GUARDIAN AD LITEM military service of the United States the day of such service; and if you Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, Land & Lots AND APPOINTMENT of America, constituted as a class fail to do so, judgment by default will stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, for Sale OF ATTORNEY and designated as "John Doe", all TMS # 249-02-05-034 be rendered against you for the unknown minors and persons under 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. relief demanded in the Complaint. It appearing to the satisfaction of the a disability, constituted as a class Physical Address: 78 acres: cut over hunting land Hwy Court, upon reading the filed and designated as "Richard Roe", A Notch Above Tree Care Log TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN 439 Loring Dr., Sumter 378. On 1 mile road. Sumter, SC Petition for Appointment of Kelley unless the Defendants, or someone pickup available. Full quality service YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO $125,000. Call Bobby Sisson Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad acting on their behalf, shall, within Crawford & Von Keller, LLC. low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN Litem for unknown minors, and thirty (30) days after service of a copy PO Box 4216 803-464-2730 YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON accredited 983-9721 persons who may be under a of this Order as directed below, 1640 St. Julian Place (29204) WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) disability, and it appearing that procure the appointment of a Columbia, SC 29204 RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS Newman's Tree Service Tree Kelley Woody, Esquire has Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for Phone: 803-790-2626 TRANSPORTATION UNDER SOME LEGAL removal, trimming, topping, view consented to said appointment. the Defendants constituted as a class Email: [email protected] DISABILITY: enhancement pruning, bobcat designated as "John Doe" or "Richard Attorneys for Plaintiff work stump grinding, Lic & FURTHER upon reading the filed Roe". insured. Call 803-316-0128 YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED Petition for Appointment of Kelley AND NOTIFIED to apply for the Woody, Esquire as Attorney for any IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a appointment of a guardian ad litem unknown Defendants who may be in copy of this Order shall be served within thirty (30) days after the the Military Service of the United upon the unknown Defendants by Autos For Sale service of this Summons and Notice States of America, and may be, as publication in the Item, a newspaper upon you. If you fail to do so, such, entitled to the benefits of the of general circulation in the County MERCHANDISE application for such appointment Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, of Anderson, State of South Carolina, 2011 Chevrolet Impala LT excel- will be made by Attorney for and any amendments thereto, and it once a week for three (3) consecutive Plaintiff. lent condition, 78,300 miles. $6795. appearing that Kelley Woody, weeks, together with the Summons Call 803-840-7556 Esquire has consented to act for and in the above entitled action. Garage, Yard & YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE represent said Defendants, it is Estate Sales that Plaintiff will move for an Order SUMMONS Miscellaneous of Reference or the Court may issue ORDERED that Kelley Woody, P.O. a general Order of Reference of this AND NOTICE MOVING SALE: Sat. Jan. 26th 8-2 Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone action to a Master-in-Equity/Special (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is at 3333 Landmark Dr. Must sell: Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the appointed Guardian ad Litem on TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ALL twin car racer bed, toddler bed, toys, South Carolina Rules of Civil behalf of all unknown minors and all UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH ANY coffee table, kitchen items and more. Procedure. unknown persons who may be under RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN a disability, all of whom may have or THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED For Sale YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE claim to have some interest or claim HEREIN; ALSO ANY PERSONS or Trade that under the provisions of S.C. to the real property commonly WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June known as 7850 Edwards Street, SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of Rembert, SC 29128; that he is OF AMERICA, BEING A CLASS GE Appliances. Side by side refrig. rents contained in the referenced empowered and directed to appear DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND w/ice & water dispenser indoor. elec. Mortgage is perfected and Attorney on behalf of and represent said ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR 5 burner stove glass top, above for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that Defendants, unless said Defendants, PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS stove microwave, linen. $500 OBO. all rents shall be payable directly to or someone on their behalf, shall it by delivery to its undersigned RICHARD ROE; Exc. cond. '89 Honda Goldwing, within thirty (30) days after service attorneys from the date of default. In of a copy hereof as directed, procure GL1500 $3250 OBO. 563-210-5608. the alternative, Plaintiff will move the appointment of Guardian or YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED before a judge of this Circuit on the Guardians ad Litem for said and required to answer the Craftsman Generator $650 OBO, Refurbished batteries as low as 10th day after service hereof, or as Defendants. Complaint in the above action, a Never used. Also have sm. applian- $45. Golf cart batteries $65. soon thereafter as counsel may be copy which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your ces, dishes, jewelry & other misc. Auto Electric Co. heard, for an Order enforcing the AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Call 803-499-5120. 102 Blvd Rd. 803-773-4381 assignment of rents, if any, and that Kelley Woody, P.O. Box 6432, Answer upon the undersigned at compelling payment of all rents Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) their offices, PO Box 4216, Columbia, 4 Evergreen cemetery plots, covered by such assignment directly 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Section Fountain #1, Call for more to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be Attorney for any unknown details 803-491-7665 or 775-1277. DIGNITY based upon the original Note and Defendants who are, or may be, in Mortgage herein and the Complaint the Military Service of the United Full-time maintenance person needed attached hereto. States of America and as such are VILLAGE entitled to the benefits of the for apartment complexes in Manning and LIS PENDENS Servicemember's Civil Relief Act aka APARTMENTS Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Summerton. Experience preferred. HVAC EMPLOYMENT will be taking NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT of 1940, and any amendments an action has been or will be thereto, to represent and protect the certified a plus. A vehicle capable of applications for our commenced in this Court upon interest of said Defendants, complaint of the above-named Help Wanted waiting list, you must be Plaintiff against the above-named AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED transporting supplies and equipment when Full-Time 62 and older and meet Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a That a copy of this Order shall be certain mortgage of real estate given forth with served upon said needed and your own basic tools are required. our income eligibility by Henry Spain and Lilly Mae Spain Defendants by publication in The 2 PT or 1 FT CDL driver, with clean to Mortgage Electronic Registration Item, a newspaper of general driving record to switch trailers in requirements. Systems, Inc. as nominee for circulation published in the County Must pass thorough background check and yard or move freight within Sumter, Community Resource Mortgage Inc. of Sumter, State of South Carolina, Mon-Fri. 7-5 Call 803-938-2708 lv. Our offi ce is open dated July 21, 2005 and recorded on once a week for three (3) consecutive drug screening. Excellent pay and benefits. EOE msg. Monday thru Friday July 29, 2005 in Book 990 at Page weeks, together with the Summons 1526, in the Sumter County Registry and Notice of Filing of Complaint in employer. Send resume to oaklandplantation@ Nesbitt Transportation is now 8:00am - 5:00pm. (hereinafter, "Mortgage"). Thereafter, the above entitled action. hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be the Mortgage was transferred to the boyd-mail.com or call 803-499-2157 Monday, 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs Plaintiff herein by assignment Brock & Scott, PLLC 11 N. Blanding Street and/or corporate merger. 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 experience. Home nights and week- Wednesday, Friday or 803-485-8259 on Sumter, SC 29150 Columbia, SC 29210 ends. Also hiring diesel mechanics. The premises covered and affected Phone 844-856-6646 Call 843-621-0943 or 843-659-8254 by the said Mortgage and by the Fax 803-454-3451 Tuesday and Thursday. 775-9611 foreclosure thereof were, at the time Attorneys for Plaintiff Bucket operator/groundman needed of the making thereof and at the time for local tree service. Must have Valid Drivers License. Call 803-983-9721.

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Never have dry salmon again; use a multicooker

BY AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN Cooking the salmon on a foil sling made it easy to transfer in and out of the multicooker, and propping the ooking salmon can be intimidating since fish up on lemon slices insulated it from the direct heat. it overcooks and dries out so easily. But While both methods produced great salmon in under an hour, we slightly preferred the slow cook setting Cthe multicooker makes the process fool- since it allowed us to regularly check the doneness of proof: The consistent moisture level and tempera- the fish, guaranteeing that it was cooked perfectly. To complete our healthy dinner, we made a fresh and ture, as well as the precise timing safeguards light salad with cucumber, tomatoes, olives and herbs. If against overcooking, produce evenly cooked salm- using the slow cook function, check the salmon's temper- ature after 15 minutes of cooking and continue to moni- on each and every time. tor until it registers 135 F.

POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD Servings: 4 Pressure cook total time: 25 minutes Slow cook total time: 45 minutes 1 lemon, sliced 1/4 inch thick, plus 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 2 tablespoons juice 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, stems reserved 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, stems reserved 1 (1 1/2-pound) skinless center-cut salmon fillet, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick, sliced crosswise into 4 equal pieces Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and minced 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced thin 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved Fold sheet of aluminum foil into 12-by-9 inch sling. Press sling into multicooker, allowing narrow edges to rest along sides of in- sert. Arrange lemon slices in single layer on prepared sling, then scatter parsley and dill stems over top. Add water until liquid level is even with lemon slices (about 1/2 cup). Season salmon with salt and pepper, and arrange skinned side down in even layer on top of herb stems. • To pressure cook: Lock lid in place, and close pressure release valve. Select high pressure cook function, and cook for 5 min- utes. Turn off multicooker and quick-release pressure. Carefully remove lid, allowing steam to escape away from you. • To slow cook: Lock lid in place, and open pressure release valve. Select low slow cook function, and cook until salmon is opaque throughout when checked with tip of paring knife and registers 135 F (for medium), 15 to 20 minutes. (If using Instant Pot, select high slow cook function.) Turn off multicooker, and carefully remove lid, allowing steam to escape away from you. Meanwhile, whisk oil, shallot, capers, lemon zest and juice, and chopped dill together in large bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes, olives and parsley leaves and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Using sling, transfer salmon to baking sheet; discard poaching liquid. Gently lift and tilt fillets with spatula to remove herb stems and lemon slices, and remove any white albumin. Transfer salmon to individual plates, and serve with salad. Nutrition information per serving: 427 calories; 262 calories from fat; 29 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 62 mg cholesterol; 1145 mg sodium; 16 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 26 g protein. For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americastestkitchen.com. Find more recipes like Poached Salmon with Cucumber and Tomato Salad in "Multicooker Perfection ."

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BY AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN nana leaves and slowly pit-roast- which, when placed in a moderate A quick habanero sauce, made with ing it until it is succulent and oven, allowed the pork to braise gently a traditional cooked-carrot base, and n Mexico, the dish known as to tenderness. pickled red onions balanced out the richly flavored. cochinita pibil is made by rub- To give the pork its distinctive flavor, rich meat. Pork butt roast is often la- usually achieved with hard-to-find in- beled Boston butt. If you want a spici- bing a whole suckling pig with To achieve a similar dish at home, gredients like bitter oranges and an- er sauce, you can add the remaining I we turned to well-marbled pork butt natto, we used frozen orange juice con- habanero; if you are spice-averse, sub- warm spices and juice from bitter roast and traded the banana leaves centrate, tomato paste for color and stitute a less-spicy jalapeno for the ha- oranges, then wrapping it in ba- and pit of coals for a Dutch oven, depth, and bay leaves for herbal flavor. banero.

CITRUS-BRAISED PORK TACOS Servings: 6 Start to finish: 3 hours Pork: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped fine 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup tomato paste 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 5 bay leaves Salt and pepper 1 (2 1/2-to-3 pound) boneless pork butt roast, trimmed and cut into 1 inch chunks Pickled Red Onions: 1 red onion, halved and sliced thin 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Habanero Sauce: 1 cup water 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 vine-ripened tomato, cored and chopped 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 habanero chile, stemmed 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving 18 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed For the pork: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 300 F. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medi- um heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook until light- ly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, oregano, allspice and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until paste begins to darken, about 45 seconds. Stir in loosely. Let onions cool completely, about 30 minutes. (Onions masher, mash pork until finely shredded. Bring to simmer over water, orange juice concentrate, 2 tablespoons vinegar, can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.) medium-high heat, and cook until most of liquid has evapo- Worcestershire, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 tea- For the habanero sauce: Combine water, carrot, tomato, rated, 3 to 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in remaining 1 tablespoon spoon pepper, scraping up any browned bits. onion, habanero, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in now-empty vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve pork Add pork and bring to boil. Transfer pot to oven and saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, and cook until car- on tortillas with pickled red onions, habanero sauce, and lime cook, uncovered, until pork is tender, about 2 hours, stir- rot is tender, about 10 minutes. Off heat, let carrot mixture wedges. ring once halfway through cooking. cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Transfer carrot mixture to Nutrition information per serving: 524 calories; 150 calories from fat; 17 g fat For the pickled red onions: Meanwhile, place onion in blender, add vinegar and lime juice, and process until smooth, (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 102 mg cholesterol; 473 mg sodium; 56 g carbo- medium bowl. Bring vinegar, sugar and salt to simmer in 1 to 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste; set hydrate; 6 g fiber; 21 g sugar; 36 g protein. small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasion- aside. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.) For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit ally, until sugar dissolves. Pour over onions, and cover Remove pot from oven; discard bay leaves. Using potato https://www.americastestkitchen.com. Find more recipes like Citrus- Braised Pork Tacos in "Cook It In Your Dutch Oven ."

1-pan chili starts with toasted rice, ends with maximum flavor

BY AMERICA'S TEST then transferred it to indi- the finished chili. KITCHEN vidual serving bowls, which We also whipped up a sim- Looking to make enough we kept warm in a low oven. ple lime-cilantro crema chili for one night's dinner While the rice cooked, we (made from sour cream, ci- without hauling out a heavy prepared our ingredients for lantro, lime zest and juice, pot, we turned to our trusty a quick but flavorful chili. and salt); when our chili skillet. We would use it to We found that treating bowls were ready to serve, make both the chili and the ground beef with salt and we topped them with the rice, cooking in stages, for a baking soda ensured that it crema for an authentic fin- one-pan meal with maxi- would remain moist and ten- ish. mum flavor and minimal der, even with a short cook- You will need a 12-inch fuss. ing time. Blooming ground nonstick skillet with a tight- We started by toasting and cumin, minced garlic and fitting lid for this recipe. simmering the rice, flavor- chipotle chile powder boost- Serve with pickled jalape- ing it with lime zest and ed their potency, which con- nos, shredded cheese and juice to brighten it up. We tributed complex flavor to diced avocado.

CHIPOTLE BEEF CHILI BOWLS WITH ing. Add rice and cook, stirring often, until edges LIME-CILANTRO CREMA begin to turn translucent, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon Servings: 4 salt, and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is 1/2 cup sour cream tender, about 20 minutes. 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Off heat, add remaining 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 teaspoons grated lime zest plus 3 tablespoons and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, and fluff juice (2 limes) gently with fork to incorporate. Divide cooked rice Salt and pepper among warmed bowls, cover with aluminum foil, 1 pound, 90-percent lean ground beef and keep warm in oven. 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups water Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in now-empty 1/4 teaspoon baking soda skillet over medium-heat until shimmering. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil onion and bell pepper, and cook until just begin- 1 cup long-grain white rice ning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add beef mixture, 1 onion, chopped fine breaking up meat with wooden spoon, and cook 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. 1 tablespoon ground cumin Stir in cumin, garlic and chili powder, and cook 2 garlic cloves, minced until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder sauce, beans, corn and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed Spoon chili over rice in bowls, sprinkle with re- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed maining 2 tablespoons cilantro, and serve with Adjust oven rack to middle position, place 4 in- lime-cilantro crema. dividual serving bowls on rack, and heat oven to Nutrition information per serving: 565 calories; 137 calories 200 F. Whisk sour cream, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 from fat; 15 g fat (6 g saturated; 1 g trans fats); 68 mg choles- teaspoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice and terol; mg sodium; 77 g carbohydrate; 13 g fiber; 10 g sugar; 31 1/4 teaspoon salt together in bowl; cover and re- g protein. frigerate until ready to serve. Toss beef with 2 ta- For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americastestkitchen.com. Find blespoons water, baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt more recipes like Chipotle Beef Chili Bowls in "One-Pan Won- and pinch pepper in bowl until thoroughly com- ders ." bined; let sit for 20 minutes. America's Test Kitchen provided this article to The Associat- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch ed Press. nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmer- CARL TREMBLAY/AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN VIA AP