2 Closed Schools Left out of Study Board Members, Interim Superintendent Expected All District Property to Be Included in Facilities Study by BRUCE MILLS and F.J

STATE McMaster wants raises for teachers, $200M tax rebate Governor releases proposal SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 for S.C. budget A2 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 $1.00 2 closed schools left out of study Board members, interim superintendent expected all district property to be included in facilities study BY BRUCE MILLS and F.J. DeLaine Elementary schools mentary School. bia, and two smaller partners. [email protected] in Wedgefield — are still officially dis- “I see Salterstown Warehouse is va- Carl Tickel of Alpha Facilities Solu- trict property, and the consultants’ de- cant, and you did a report on that,” tions, who was speaking on behalf of The consultants charged with com- tailed analysis of all the district’s McGhaney said, “but I don’t see the consulting team at the time, ex- pleting Sumter School District’s facili- buildings and structures even includ- Mayewood, and I don’t see DeLaine. … plained the consultants were tasked ties assessment study presented their ed one vacant warehouse. I was under the impression we were first in the study in late March of last report Monday to the district’s full Board members the Rev. Daryl Mc- getting a facilities study for all the year with doing an “initial review” of board, but several trustees and the in- Ghaney and Barbara Jackson noted schools in the district, and I was cer- proposed consolidated schools, which terim superintendent said they were the omission of DeLaine and tainly looking for that.” included Mayewood and DeLaine. surprised that two recently closed Mayewood, which currently still hous- McGhaney also noted Brewington’s After conducting a feasibility report schools were not included in the re- es alternative school Brewington absence from the report in question- on merging Mayewood into nearby port. Academy, at the board’s regularly ing the consultants, which included Those schools — Mayewood Middle scheduled meeting at Alice Drive Ele- Cumming Corp., based out of Colum- SEE STUDY, PAGE A8 Find your way with the city’s new signs

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected] Those new to Sumter, as well as some longtime residents, will have an easier time navigating the city and county once the city of Sumter completes one of its newest projects to install directional signs this year. This project has been many years in the making, city communications director Shelley Kile said. It’s an idea from the tourism and economic development sectors that started in 2012 after multiple stakeholder inter- views revealed that tourists had a hard time finding their way around the city, she said. While the first stage of the project will focus on installing pedestrian signs downtown, city administrative services director Staci Johnson said drivers will also benefit when everything is complete. Signs will be installed at public buildings such as the Sumter County Judicial SEE SIGNS, PAGE A8 PHOTOS PROVIDED BY CITY OF SUMTER

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February SNAP benefits will be issued early FROM STAFF REPORTS Agriculture to continue to McMaster spending plan: South Carolina Depart- accept and process new ap- ment of Social Services will plications and recertifica- issue February Supplemen- tions as normal. tal Nutrition Assistance Pro- The majority of recipients gram benefits on Thursday whose SNAP benefits are Teacher raise, tax rebate for an estimated 231,000 due for recertification this households that received a month will not be included November, and his budget reflects his beliefs benefit in January and are in Thursday's issuance. Any Officer placed in every S.C. school that private businesses can solve a lot of prob- eligible for ongoing benefits SNAP recipient whose recer- lems, law enforcement and veterans deserve in February. tification is approved after COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina Gov. raises and tax breaks and something needs to This is not a bonus pay- today will receive his Febru- Henry McMaster wants to send taxpayers a be done to stop sharp rises in college tuition. ment and SNAP recipients ary benefits on the normal $200 million rebate, raise teacher salaries by 5 His spending plan offers a 6 percent in- will not receive another ben- monthly issuance date in percent and make sure a police officer is pres- crease in funding for colleges that agree to efit in February, even if the February. ent in every school in the state thanks to an freeze tuition. The governor hopes to contin- federal government reopens, All program rules, includ- unexpected windfall of about $1 billion. ue that funding increase yearly through sales states a release from DSS. ing verification of income, McMaster released his proposal for South tax now collected on online shopping, but the Households are strongly are not waived because of Carolina's $9 billion budget on Tuesday. He state's predictions on how much encouraged to carefully plan this early issuance process. said the extra cash — both in one-time money revenue that can bring in each and budget benefits accord- Questions can be directed and tax revenues the state can expect to col- year still vary widely. ingly. to the local DSS office at lect each year — gives leaders a unique op- On education, along with $155 DSS has been instructed (800) 616-1309 or call DSS portunity to address problems in education, million to give each teacher a 5 by the U.S. Department of Connect at 1 (800) 616-1309. law enforcement salaries and even ethics re- percent pay raise, the governor form. proposes a $10 increase on what Board advisory Finance Committee to meet "It's like a gift from the sky," the governor MCMASTER is called the base student cost, or said. "That makes it more imperative that we the amount of money the state BY BRUCE MILLS woman Tuesday morning. do it this year." sends per student to school dis- [email protected] The district ended the fis- Lawmakers, as always, have the final say on tricts. That's a less than 1 percent increase cal year on June 30, 2018, the spending plan and can ignore McMaster's from last year's $2,495 per student. Sumter School District’s with a $7.8 million surplus suggestions. But leaders in the Republican- Instead of sending money directly to the Board of Trustees’ advisory to lift its overall fund bal- dominated Legislature already have said they state's poorest school districts, McMaster is Finance Committee will ance to about $8.6 million, plan to work more closely with this GOP gov- proposing a new $100 million Department of meet for the first time since according to its auditing ernor than they have with others in the past. Commerce fund that would be used to help late October on Wednesday firm, Mauldin & Jenkins McMaster isn't suggesting a big cut in in- bring new businesses into the 28 districts morning at the district of- LLC. come tax rates as he did during his first two with the poorest citizens and lowest tax bases. fice. Those numbers were on years as governor. He said he wants to help That money could go toward anything the The committee, which par with year-end totals that House leaders this year achieve their goal of new business might need — from improve- consists of three board district Chief Financial Offi- rewriting the state's entire tax code, including ments to school buildings to a better water or members and a few private- cer Jennifer Miller had pre- property tax caps, sales tax exemptions and sewer system. business owners from the viously reported to the com- income taxes. Lawmakers have warned such Other items in McMaster's budget include: community, will review the mittee and the full board. a rewrite could take years. • $46 million to hire 758 additional police of- official Fiscal 2018 Audit Re- The meeting will begin at Instead, the governor is proposing a rebate. ficers, which would place an officer in every port, which was presented at 9 a.m. at the district office, How much the average taxpayer might get South Carolina school, along with $2.2 million the Dec. 10 board meeting, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, and isn't known. Staff members said they will to hire 88 additional school mental health according to an agenda dis- like all board-related meet- have to see how many 2018 returns are filed, counselors;. tributed by a district spokes- ings is open to the public. then do the math. The checks won't go out • $20 million to offset a permanent income until around December. tax exemption on retirement pay for all police Free tax, FAFSA application filings offered In 2017, 2.4 million returns were filed, officers, military veterans and first respond- which if applied to the governor's proposal, ers; FROM STAFF REPORTS ment, 640 Broad St. Services would lead to an average rebate check of $83. • $33.6 million for pay raises and bonuses Free tax filing and FAFSA include E-file and direct de- "Just because we collect it doesn't mean we for new hires in law enforcement application services are of- posit for the 2018 tax year, have to spend it," McMaster said, repeating • $40 million for repairs and upgrades to the fered from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and process of taxes for one of his mantras since he took over as gov- state prisons; and Mondays and Tuesdays, Feb. 2015, 2016 and 2017. ernor in 2017, replacing Nikki Haley when • $31.3 million to match federal contribu- 1 through April 18, at King- For additional informa- she was appointed U.N. Ambassador. tions to pay for damage caused by Hurricane dom International Manage- tion, call (803) 883-5483. McMaster won his own four-year term in Florence's floods in 2018. Business news Jenni’s Exchange now on Wilson Hall Road BY BRUCE MILLS furnishings (including sofas, beds [email protected] and kitchen tables), electronics, jewelry and even washing machines. She has not gone out of business “I have 100 commercial-grade — she has just moved. washing machines coming in,” Jenni Lewis, owner of Jenni’s Ex- Lewis said. “I got 12 here on Friday, change, possibly Sumter’s largest and there’s 88 to come.” consignment store, is at a new main Her new main location is smaller location at 1310 Wilson Hall Road — than the Savannah Plaza site but the former Best Lumber warehouse still 15,000 square feet, and she also — after moving her consignment plans to open about half of the ware- shop from Savannah Plaza on Pine- house area in the back soon. wood Road, where it had been for Lewis said she has been in the con- eight years. signment business for about 13 years BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM After making the move to the new in Sumter. Jenni Lewis, owner of Jenni’s Exchange, readies a kitchen table for display at her new site in October, she has unpacked The business works like this: She location on Wilson Hall Road recently. most things by now, she said. sells second-hand items from the Her store still carries “a little bit original owner at her store. She dis- Because most items are on con- By Feb. 1, she will also begin a of everything,” with price ranges for plays the items and showcases them. signment, pricing is negotiable on rent-to-own program and a 90-days- everyone, she said. After the sale, she splits the profits some listings. Some are not negotia- same-as-cash, no-credit-check pro- “We carry absolutely everything,” with the owner. ble. gram, she said. Lewis said. “Shoes, pocketbooks, Lewis said she loves the “presenta- Lewis puts it this way: “No reason- She’s maintaining a presence clothing, cookware, appliances, fur- tion” aspect of the business. able offer refused.” where she previously was located on niture. You literally could fill pretty “I believe presentation is every- She said her goal is to have price the other side of town for customers much your whole entire home from thing,” Lewis said, “because when points for everyone. So, the store with a smaller, non-consignment here.” people can see it set up, then they “has something for everyone.” store she recently opened at 1961 The store’s list of sales items also can picture it in their home. That’s Jenni’s Exchange also offers deliv- McCrays Mill Road near Leo’s includes kids’ toys, all types of home just something I like to do.” ery service. Wings.

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Kenyan hospitals appealed for blood donations even as the number of Extremists wounded remained unclear. Associated Press video from inside the hotel showed Kenyan security officers searching the building and scared attack hotel workers emerging from hiding while gunfire could still be heard. Some women climbed out of windows. One man got up from the floor where he ap- in Nairobi peared to be trying to hide under a piece of wood paneling, then showed his ID. Al-Shabab claims role As officers searched luxury fashion displays, wounded people were carried in killing of dozens away on stretchers. BY JOSEPH MWIHIA Like the attack at the luxury Westgate The Associated Press Mall, this one appeared aimed at wealthy Kenyans and foreigners living NAIROBI, Kenya — Militants in the country. It came a day after a stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya’s capi- magistrate ruled that three men must tal on Tuesday, setting off thunderous stand trial in connection with the West- explosions and gunning down people at THE ASSOCIATED PRESS gate Mall siege. A fourth suspect was cafe tables and offices in an attack Security forces help civilians flee the scene as cars burn at a hotel complex in Nairobi, freed for lack of evidence. claimed by Africa’s deadliest Islamic ex- Kenya, on Tuesday. Terrorists attacked an upscale hotel complex in Kenya’s capital, Al-Shabab has vowed retribution tremist group. Witnesses reported see- sending people fleeing in panic as explosions and heavy gunfire reverberated through against Kenya for sending troops to So- ing several bodies. the neighborhood. malia since 2011. The al-Qaida-linked “It is terrible. What I have seen is ter- group has killed hundreds of people in rible,” said Charles Njenga, who ran ation is under control, and the country stairs, and we had to duck because they Kenya. from a scene of blood, broken glass, is safe,” he said. were targeting us, and we could see two In 2015, al-Shabab claimed responsi- burning vehicles and pillars of black About an hour after he spoke, Kenyan guys shooting.” bility for an attack on Kenya’s Garissa smoke. broadcaster NTV reported that more The coordinated assault began with University that killed 147 people, mostly Al-Shabab — the Somalia-based gunfire was heard at the scene of the at- an explosion that targeted three vehi- students. Tuesday’s violence also came group that carried out the 2013 Westgate tack. cles outside a bank and a suicide bomb- three years to the day after al-Shabab Mall attack in Nairobi that left 67 people Matian’i did not give a toll of the dead ing in the hotel lobby that severely extremists attacked a Kenyan military dead — claimed responsibility for the and wounded. And it was not clear how wounded a number of guests, said Ke- base in Somalia, killing scores of peo- bloodshed at the DusitD2 hotel complex, many attackers took part in the siege. nya’s national police chief, Joseph ple. which includes bars, restaurants, offic- However, a police officer who spoke Boinnet. Tourism — an important source of es and banks and is in a well-to-do on condition of anonymity because he Survivors reported hearing a shatter- revenue in Kenya, where safaris are a neighborhood with many American, was not authorized to talk to the media ing blast and saw people mowed down major attraction — has suffered be- European and Indian expatriates. said that bodies were seen in restau- by gunmen as they sat at a cafe. Victims cause of the bloodshed. Authorities sent special forces into rants downstairs and in offices upstairs, were left lying on tables, bleeding. Gunfire could be heard for hours the hotel to flush out the gunmen but “there was no time to count the “We were changing our shifts, and after Tuesday’s attack began. Some peo- thought holed up inside. Late Tuesday dead.” that is when I heard a loud blast, and ple ducked behind cars, screaming, night, about eight hours after the siege Also, a witness who gave his name people were screaming,” said Enoch while others took cover behind foun- began, Interior Minister Fred Matian’i only as Ken said he saw five bodies at Kibet, who works as a cleaner at the tains and other features at the lush said that all of the buildings affected by the hotel entrance. He said that other cafe and managed to crawl out a base- complex. A bomb disposal unit was the attack had been secured and that se- people were shouting for help and ment gate. “I couldn’t believe I was called in, and police blew up a car that curity forces were mopping up. “when we rushed back to try to rescue alive. The blast was so loud and shook had explosives inside. A grenade was “I would like to reiterate that the situ- them, gunshots started coming from up- the whole complex.” also seen in a hallway at the complex.

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Lindsey Attorney General nominee William Barr testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee views and underscored Barr's efforts Graham of South Carolina. on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday. to reassure Democrats that he will not Barr would oversee the final stages be a loyalist to a president who has ap- of the investigation. He said he would and, most importantly, the American sent by Barr to White House lawyer peared to demand it from law enforce- consult with ethics officials on wheth- people — that this matter be resolved Emmet Flood, Solicitor General Noel ment. er he would need to recuse because of by allowing the special counsel to Francisco and Pat Cipollone, who is Some Democrats are concerned a critical unsolicited memo to the Jus- complete his work," Barr said. now White House counsel. Barr said about that very possibility, citing a tice Department last year, but the de- He also defended his decision to he discussed the memo's contents with memo Barr wrote to the Justice De- cision would be ultimately his. send an unsolicited memo to the Jus- Trump's attorneys, Jay Sekulow and partment before his nomination in He also disclosed having discussed tice Department criticizing Mueller's Jane and Martin Raskin. which he criticized an aspect of spe- Mueller with Trump during a meeting investigation into whether the presi- At issue for Democratic senators is cial counsel Robert Mueller's Russia in 2017 when Barr declined to join his dent had sought to obstruct justice. He whether Barr can oversee without investigation. Barr told senators he legal team. Trump wanted to know said he raised his concerns at a lunch bias or interference the final stages of was merely trying to warn Justice De- what Mueller, who worked for Barr last year with the deputy attorney Mueller's probe into potential ties be- partment officials against "stretching when he led the Justice Department general, Rod Rosenstein, who appoint- tween Russia and the 2016 Trump a statute" to conclude that the presi- between 1991 and 1993, was like. ed Mueller and oversees his work. campaign, and whether he will permit dent had obstructed justice. "He was interested in that, wanted Rosenstein did not respond and was the findings to be made public. Trump has repeatedly castigated to know what I thought about Muel- "sphinx-like," Barr recalled. The special counsel is required to Mueller's investigation, calling it a ler's integrity and so forth and so on," He said he followed up with a memo report his findings confidentially to "witch hunt," and lambasted and ulti- Barr told senators. "I said Bob is a to Rosenstein in June that argued that the Justice Department. Barr stopped mately pushed out his first attorney straight shooter and should be dealt Mueller should not be able to inter- short of directly pledging to release general, Jeff Sessions, for removing with as such." view the president about his decision Mueller's report, but he expressed himself from the matter because of Barr also said "it is vitally impor- to fire James Comey as FBI director. general support for disclosing the his work with the 2016 Trump cam- tant" that Mueller be allowed to com- He said there were other instances in findings. paign. plete his investigation and that Con- which he had given advice to the Jus- "For that reason, my goal will be to "I will not be bullied into doing any- gress and the public should learn the tice Department, such as cautioning provide as much transparency as I can thing that I think is wrong, whether it results. He also insisted that Trump against a prosecution of Democratic consistent with the law," Barr said. 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UK’s May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers on Tuesday over- whelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union, plunging the Brexit process into chaos and leading to a no- confidence vote in her government. Moments after the vote, May said it was only right to test whether the government still had lawmakers' support to carry on. Lawmakers will vote today in a no-confidence motion from opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn that could trigger a national election. JOHN FLEMING JR., MD JODI BELINSKI, MD KATE SMITH, MD CYNTHIA REESE, MD JAMES INGRAM, MD The House of Commons' 432- 202 vote against May's plan was widely expected, but it was still devastating for her fragile leadership. It came after more than two years of political upheaval — and was the biggest defeat We welcome these physicians to our family for a government in the House of Commons in more than a century. in Sumter and the surrounding communities. The vote means further turmoil for British politics only 10 We are working together to bring you and your family the broadest range of weeks before the country is due to leave the EU on March health care services in our local practices, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital 29. It is not clear if it will push the government toward an and across the Prisma Health (formerly Palmetto Health) system. abrupt "no-deal" break with the EU, nudge it toward a softer de- All so you get the very best care at home. parture, trigger a new election or pave the way for a second referendum that could reverse Britain's decision to leave. PALMETTO FAMILY PRACTICE - Drs. Belinski, Fleming, Reese May, who leads a fragile Con- servative minority govern- 115 N. Sumter St., Suite 315, Sumter ment, has made delivering Brexit her main task since tak- PALMETTO HEALTH-USC FAMILY MEDICINE - Dr. Ingram ing office in 2016 after the 738 W. Liberty St., Suite A, Sumter country's decision to leave the EU. PALMETTO HEALTH-USC FAMILY MEDICINE - Dr. Smith "This is the most significant vote that any of us will ever be 944 Smith St., Turbeville part of in our political careers," she told lawmakers as debate ended. "The time has now come for all of us in this House to make a decision, ... a decision that each of us will have to justify and live with for many years to come." But the deal was doomed by deep opposition from both Find your doctor in Sumter today. sides of the divide over U.K.'s place in the bloc. Pro-Brexit phuscmg.org/Sumter | 803-907-0350 lawmakers say the deal will leave Britain bound indefinite- Palmetto Health and Greenville Health System are now Prisma Health. Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group remains aligned with Prisma Health. ly to EU rules, while pro-EU politicians favor an even closer economic relationship with Eu- rope. A6 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 NATION THE SUMTER ITEM Feds say ‘star’ DEA agent abroad stole millions

BY JOSHUA GOODMAN steeped in turmoil in recent criminal underworld, the law his long-time informant, al- forcement officials said. Given AND JIM MUSTIAN years. The division has seen in- enforcement officials said. legedly opened a bank ac- the huge sums laundered Associated Press ternal strife and turnover in The case raises new ques- count where they directed de- every day, his unsuspecting leadership even as it grapples tions about the DEA's screen- posits from a growing net- criminal clients chalked up the MIAMI — A U.S. federal nar- with record-high levels of co- ing practices in its hiring of work of criminal contacts losses to a cat-and-mouse game cotics agent known for his ex- caine production. special agents. Irizarry was looking to repatriate drug with the feds. pensive tastes and high-profile Some of the details emerged hired by the DEA despite indi- proceeds to Colombia, the offi- Irizarry also adopted the os- drug seizures has been impli- in a federal case in Tampa, cations he showed signs of de- cials said. Sometimes the tentatious tastes of the drug cated in a multimillion-dollar Florida, in which a former ception in a polygraph exam funds were used to purchase traffickers he was tasked with money-laundering conspiracy DEA informant, Gustavo Ya- he took upon admission, three electronics, textiles and other targeting. Unlike most agents that involved the very cartel brudi, a dual Venezuelan- of the law enforcement offi- goods that were exported to earning a government salary criminals he was charged with American citizen, recently cials said. Colombia for resale in pesos, on temporary assignment, fighting in Colombia. pleaded guilty to money laun- There were other red flags. which were used to pay the Irizarry bought a home and A once standout Drug En- dering. That case refers to an In 2010, Irizarry declared bank- traffickers. Land Rover in Cartagena. He forcement Administration unidentified "co-conspirator 3" ruptcy with debts of almost Prosecutors allege that $7 traveled first-class to Europe agent, Jose Irizarry is accused — a suspect who is in fact $500,000, but he was neverthe- million flowed through a single sporting Louis Vuitton luggage of conspiring with a longtime Irizarry, the five officials said. less permitted to handle finan- account over almost six years. and a gold Hublot watch, one DEA informant to launder It is unknown where the cial transactions in his role at Yabrudi, in pleading guilty, ad- official said. more than $7 million in illicit 44-year-old Irizarry is living, or the DEA. mitted he withdrew cash from He hosted raucous yacht drug proceeds, sometimes whether he has been charged Before he was exposed, the account and gave pay- parties with bikini-clad prosti- using an underground net- in the ongoing criminal probe. Irizarry had been a model ments to his unnamed DEA co- tutes, which fellow agents and work known as the black-mar- Repeated messages seeking agent, the law enforcement of- conspirator — Irizarry, the of- at least one supervisor attend- ket peso exchange, according comment left on a cellphone ficials said, winning praise ficials said — and accounts he ed against DEA policy, accord- to five current and former law number the law enforcement from his supervisors. Based controlled. ing to an official, who went to enforcement officials. officials said belongs to Irizar- out of Miami, he won special "None of these deposits, nor one such party. The DEA The officials described the ry were not returned. permission to set up an under- the use of the funds that fol- banned such gatherings in the case as one of the biggest black Chad Van Horn, a Miami at- cover operation to send money lowed, were officially sanc- wake of the 2015 "sex parties" eyes in the history of the DEA, torney who represented Irizar- and ship contraband merchan- tioned DEA operations," prose- scandal in Colombia that an agency that has seen re- ry in a bankruptcy case, said dise to Colombia on behalf of cutors wrote in court filings. prompted the retirement of the peated scandals in recent years he had no comment and could suspected drug traffickers They said Yabrudi knew that DEA's administrator at the and one they fear could have provide no assistance in efforts using front companies, shell the funds were illegal drug time. compromised undercover op- to reach him. Barry Wax, a bank accounts and couriers. proceeds and that his co-con- Investigators are also exam- erations in the U.S. and South Miami defense attorney who His investigations led to spirator had been "acting out- ining whether Irizarry's mar- America. has also represented Irizarry, scores of drug arrests, earning side the scope of his authority" riage into the mafia was driv- The conspiracy not only al- did not return phone calls and him an early-career transfer to as a DEA agent. ing his off-the-chart arrest and legedly enriched Irizarry, but emails seeking comment. a coveted foreign posting in the Yabrudi's lawyer, Leonardo seizure numbers, the law en- is also thought to have benefit- A DEA spokeswoman said Colombian resort city of Cart- Concepcion, declined to com- forcement officials said. His ed one of South America's top Irizarry resigned from the agena, where his successes ment about the case but de- second wife, Nathalia Gomez, money launderers, who is a agency after he was recalled continued. scribed it as "involving serious is related to Diego Marin, who relative of Irizarry's Colombi- from Colombia to Washington "He was the superstar every- corruption by a DEA agent." U.S. and Colombian officials an wife, said the officials, who in 2017 but declined further one wanted to be," one former At times, Irizarry fabricated describe as one of the top spoke to The Associated Press comment. law enforcement official said. DEA seizure orders or letters money-laundering suspects in on the condition of anonymity When word of the scandal But unbeknownst to his from banks in order to pocket the country over the past de- because they were not autho- reached Washington that year, bosses, Irizarry and Yabrudi, some of the money, the law en- cade. rized to discuss the federal in- the FBI and Justice Depart- vestigation. ment dispatched investigators The allegations have sent to Colombia to conduct crimi- shockwaves through the DEA nal and internal inquiries, Stay cozy and drawn new scrutiny to the fearing that it could backfire agency's Colombia field office, on the DEA's ability to keep a critical outpost that has been the trust of sources in the this winter. Cash in a FLASH! 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BY AMY FORLITI Jake Thomas Patterson County. He told police he or- AND TODD RICHMOND makes his first appearance dered a weeping Jayme to strip Associated Press on video before Judge and dress in his sister's paja- James Babler at Barron mas, saying he had to get rid of BARRON, Wisconsin — For County Justice Center in the evidence. He then threw nearly three months, prosecu- Barron, Wisconsin, on Mon- her clothes into a fireplace in tors say, 13-year-old Jayme day. the cabin's basement. Closs was held in a remote It's unclear what Patterson woodland cabin and often may have done to her over the forced to hide in a 2 1/2-foot RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII / STAR TRIBUNE months she spent in the cabin. space beneath her kidnapper's VIA AP Prosecutors have not charged bed, going without food, water him with sexual assault, and or a bathroom for hours, too the charging documents do not terrified to flee from a man she say he ever attempted that. knew had fatally shot both of He told investigators that her parents. whenever he left the cabin or But when Jake Thomas Pat- people visited him, he forced terson left the remote cabin on Jayme to crawl into the narrow the 88th day of her captivity, space under his twin bed. He she finally made a break for not be able to track him. He daughter's mouth shut. When slid tote boxes and weights freedom, authorities said. She FOR MORE STORIES ON disabled the dome light, re- Denise struggled to do it, he against the side of the bed so put on Patterson's sneakers so JAYME’S ABDUCTION moved a cord that allowed the took the tape from her and did she could not see out and to hastily that they ended up on and her parents’ deaths, visit trunk to be opened from inside it himself. He taped the girl's make it harder for her to wrig- the wrong feet. After a neigh- https://apnews.com/JaymeCloss and coasted down the Closs hands behind her back and gle free. bor found her and called 911, driveway with his lights off just taped her ankles together, He said Jayme tried to get Patterson was soon captured as before 1 a.m. pulled her out of the bathroom out twice. The first time he he drove around the area We don't take that lightly. But Jayme told police that her and then shot her mother in screamed and banged the wall searching for her. we have a job to do in protect- dog began to bark. She woke the head, the complaint said. and made her so scared that "She's 13 years old, and if you ing our client," Jones said. her parents. Her father went to The entire attack took four he thought she would never read the criminal complaint, Patterson's relatives, includ- the front door while she and minutes, he said, according to try it again. Whenever he left you can see the amount of con- ing his father, Patrick, declined her mother hid in the bath- the complaint. the house, he told her "bad trol that he was exerting over to comment after his initial room, hugging each other in Patterson dragged Jayme things would happen" if she her," Barron County District court hearing. the bathtub with the shower outside, nearly slipping in the tried to leave. During the Attorney Brian Wright said. The suspect grew up near curtain pulled closed. blood on the floor. He pulled Christmas holidays he left, "And at some point, she found Gordon, an hour north of Bar- Hearing a shotgun blast, her across the yard and threw forcing Jayme to endure 12 it within herself at 13 years old ron, which is about 90 miles Jayme said she knew her fa- her in his trunk. Squad cars hours under the bed without a to say, 'I'm going to get myself northeast of Minneapolis. He ther was dead. Patterson told racing to the Closs residence bathroom break, according to out of this situation.' I think it's graduated from high school in investigators he shot James passed him on the highway. the complaint. incredible." May 2015 and joined the Ma- Closs through the front door, Jayme told police she could On Thursday he left again. The complaint filed Monday rines. He lasted a month before then blew the lock apart with a hear the sirens. He told detec- He returned to find Jayme offered the most detailed ac- he washed out after failing to second blast. tives he would have opened fire gone. He found her tracks and count yet of the attack on the meet "expectations and stan- He battered down the door to if officers had tried to stop him. was out looking for her when Closs couple and the cruel con- dards," a Marine spokeswoman the bathroom, then pulled out a He took her to his cabin in police stopped him. ditions under which their said. She did not elaborate. roll of black duct tape and de- Gordon, a township of 645 peo- Patterson is due back in daughter was held. According to the complaint: manded Denise Closs tape her ple in thickly forested Douglas court on Feb. 6. Patterson, 21, was charged Patterson was working at a Monday with two counts of in- cheese factory west of Barron tentional homicide, one count when he stopped behind a Shon ey’s of kidnapping and one count of school bus on his way to work armed burglary. 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She thought he could have forward,” Howell said. “She signs installed: 109 signs for drivers, 12 pe- These signs will be a tremendous boost been troubled or mentally un- made a decision we could all destrian signs and 10 gateway signs. to helping people, tourists and residents stable, Howell said. identify with for her own safe- Phase one signs, which are currently alike, find their way around Sumter, Kile He said her company placed ty.” being installed, will direct people who said. a no trespass order on the indi- “There are many jobs like come downtown to public parking and pop- Johnson anticipates the project will be vidual for the client’s safety, the one you had,” he told her, ular attractions, she said. completed no later than September. “We’re and she took a three-week “but your kids only have one Phase two will be the installation of gate- really excited about this project.” leave of absence as a precau- mother.” tion. The ministry When the cli- was able to pro- ent returned to WANT TO HELP? vide some imme- with the consultants. $555 million. work, he said, a How to contribute diate financial STUDY Chairman the Rev. Ralph Holstein said the study fellow co-worker relief for her FROM PAGE A1 Canty said he was also sur- could lead the board to re- Donations can be mailed to: told her the of- final notice, and prised with the omission. quest some sort of bond ref- fender’s car had The Sumter Item she seemed R.E. Davis Elementary and In late October, the board erendum with county coun- been seen at the P.O. Box 1677 poised to em- DeLaine into nearby Cher- did vote 8-1 for district ad- cil. store during Sumter, SC 29151 brace the future ryvale Elementary and giv- ministration to proceed “I certainly believe you’ve other shifts. Drop off donations at our with a more posi- ing the structural OK, Tick- with negotiating a real es- taken a step in the right di- “She feared office at 36 W. Liberty St. tive outlook, he el said district administra- tate contract with Coldwell rection on this piece by she was being said. tion said they didn’t need Banker Commercial Cor- gathering this type of infor- What to include stalked,” he said. “Your dona- reports on the two schools nerstone to look into op- mation that you can show The client then Names, including groups, tions to the Fire- for the next phase of the tions for leasing or selling the public with a great de- discovered should be spelled side Fund con- study in May and June. Mayewood and DeLaine. gree of confidence,” Hol- completely. When making a through The tinue to make a The full board had voted However, at this point, the stein said. donation in someone’s honor, Sumter Item’s difference when on April 10 to close schools are still district the names will be printed as SUPERINTENDENT website and a given. a life-altering Mayewood and DeLaine. property. Facebook post crisis changes Tickel said Monday the SEARCH UPDATE that the man the lives of one consultants’ point of con- MORE ON STUDY A total of 37 candidates threatening her of our Sumter tact at the time with the dis- Cumming Corp. Execu- from 17 states have applied was also wanted by Sumter au- neighbors,” Howell said. trict was former Chief Fi- tive Vice President Jeff Hol- for the district’s superinten- thorities for questioning re- “Thank you for sharing.” nancial Officer Chris Gri- stein said a total of 473 dent position opening, ac- garding a killing in the county, Donations collected by Mon- ner. structures inside and out- cording to the board’s con- Howell said. day, Jan. 14: Griner is no longer with side the district’s schools sulting firm in the search She was terrified when she Circle II Women’s Ministries, the district, having left his and ancillary buildings, in- process. saw his picture online, he said. Mayesville Presbyterian position May 31, 2018, for cluding warehouses, were Canty shared with fellow Fear paralyzed her, and she re- Church, $200; Mary Kaye Rick- another job opportunity included in the facilities as- board members those totals quested more time away from enbaker, in memory of D. Gene in his home state of Geor- sessment study. In the anal- from a report from B.W.P. work. Rickenbaker, $200; Jacqueline gia. ysis, the consultants de- and Associates, which is fa- Her manager could no lon- Summers, $100; Council of Gar- Interim Superintendent tailed the district’s total cilitating the superinten- ger make any concessions to den Clubs of Sumter, $100; Val- Debbie Hamm said Tuesday current facility renovation dent search for the trustees. keep her, and she was re- erie Johnson, $50; Julian Hill, afternoon, via a district needs at $36.6 million. The application deadline leased. $50; Charlie Pitts, in honor of spokeswoman, she was also If no action is taken on is Jan. 30. The firm’s time- Howell said the client Mary Baker, $25; Lula June under the impression that those current needs in the line is for the board to showed police reports and arti- Circle, St. James Lutheran all schools would be includ- next five years, the fore- name its new superinten- cle printouts of the man dur- Church, in memory of Judith ed in the facilities study casted replacement value dent in March with a start ing her interview with the cri- Terry, $75; British Wives Club, and the district was in the in 2023, given expiring sys- date of July 1 or sooner. sis ministry. in memory of Daphne Menden- process of finding out tems — such as electrical, Hamm is in her second She cried many tears over hall, $50; and Charlie Pitts, in where there was a break- roofing and heating/air and final year as the dis- the loss of her job, he said. honor of Ray Baker, $25. down in communication conditioning — would be trict’s interim leader. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUTHEAST NEEDS TO LEAD, MOVE FORWARD When I was a young sailor, my friends made fun of where I was from. I would say Sumter, and they would say Something, South Carolina. When we visited Naples, Italy, as we walked around, I looked down and noticed a manhole cover made by Sumter Machinery. I was so excited that my hometown was represented 3,000 miles away. We can move South Carolina ahead of the South- east coast states if we admit change needs to happen. Like some churches, we are stuck in custom and tradition because we have always done it that way. The word is the only thing that does not change. Governor was on point when he said we need more jobs. What we need first is transparency and the willingness to be a leader, not a follower. We waited for Georgia and our citizens to flock to North Carolina borders before we started our own lottery. Happy for the gas tax but saddened by the fact South Carolinians can get some of the taxes raised if you keep and file your gas receipts. We all need to have skin in the game. We don’t just need the funds generated by just the tourists but the people of South Carolina as well. These bad roads and S.C. should avoid another bridges need every penny of it. The fear tactics being used in politics must not stop us from moving forward. A nice casino located in Santee and Myrtle Beach can corner the South- east market. Catching snowbirds coming and going. drug crisis by not rushing to Myrtle Beach can be a happening place year ’round. The corridor of shame would be no more. Before we can attract more companies to the state, we must first have an educated workforce ready for approve medical marijuana the challenges. South Carolina presently has more jobs available than qualified people to fill them. BY JOHN C. ROPP III COMMENTARY Indeed, there exists a process MICHAEL JACKSON to conduct the studies necessary Retired, U.S. Navy Editor’s note: This column first based on their potential for to understand the indication and Sumter appeared in The State. abuse, medical usefulness, safety dosage for marijuana and its of use and propensity for addic- compounds: reschedule marijua- MCCONNELL NEEDS TO DO HIS JOB handful of South Caro- tion. Marijuana, along with most na allowing for significant, con- After several days of the craziness over the govern- lina legislators have every other known compound, trolled and replicable scientific ment shutdown and the $193,000-per-year salary made it clear they in- was scheduled by an act of Con- testing. However, this can only Mitch McConnell receives for not doing his job, yes Atend to again push for gress in 1971, and the powers to occur on the federal level, McConnell is the real reason the shutdown is still legalized marijuana in South regulate the schedule have been through either an act of Con- going on. What’s up with him? Why won’t he bring Carolina. They have also made it largely delegated jointly to both gress which some view as the the replacement bill to open the government up in clear they intend to have this de- the Drug Enforcement Adminis- most expeditious method or the Senate? He said I won’t put any bill up for a vote bate as though it were a medical tration and the Food and Drug through more cumbersome and because the president has said he will veto the bill. issue by making physicians the Administration. time-consuming actions taken by Well make him prove it and send him a bill. Does Mc- singular access point for the For nearly 50 years, marijuana the DEA and FDA. Connell work for the president or the people who “marijuana drug.” There is one has been a Schedule I drug, a This safe and reasonable pro- elected him? The Constitution states when a bill is substantial problem; none of schedule reserved for substances cess is not the solution sought by passed by the House and sent to the Senate, they them have bothered to ask physi- that have the highest potential marijuana proponents, however. must vote on it. McConnell is not doing his job on a cians if we support such mea- for abuse, lack known medical In fact, their bill would circum- bill passed by them weeks ago. When it is all said and sures. We do not. value and high potential for ad- vent this process entirely and put done, McConnell still has to bring the bill up on the The South Carolina Medical diction. Marijuana proponents, our patients’ health at risk. floor of the Senate to be voted on. So why no vote on Association is the state’s largest including those who think mari- Sacrificing patient safety, the current bills? McConnell needs to do his voice for physicians, representing juana has theoretical medical alone, causes me to pause as a $194,000-a-year job and let the Senate vote to open the thousands of physicians in South value, have long desired the DEA physician and examine the indi- government or keep it closed. We will never know Carolina. Every year, we set our change marijuana to Schedule II, vidual and population health how our elected representatives feel about the shut- association policy at our House which would dramatically im- risks posed by such a radical pol- down unless they’re allowed to vote, and only then of Delegates meeting and have prove the availability of marijua- icy proposal. While in the midst can we know how they feel about the shutdown. done so for more than 100 years. na for scientific testing. We are of an ongoing and deeply tragic Under the Constitution, after a bill is passed by the The physicians in attendance, not opposed to this. opioid crisis, itself full of unin- House and Senate and sent to the president, he can representing all corners of the As physicians, our main con- tended consequences that affect do three things: veto it, pass it or let it sit on his desk state and every medical specialty, cern is medical safety and effica- us all, we would do well to avoid for 10 days not counting Sundays, and it will become are unanimous in their opposi- cy, which can only be clearly de- another substance crisis. We law. If he vetoes it, the House and Senate can over- tion to forcing physicians to de- termined for marijuana after have a chance to prevent poor ride it with a 2/3 vote in both houses. So someone cide who can and cannot have ac- controlled scientific testing on a legislation from passing and to please tell me why the government is still shut down, cess to marijuana. To date, medi- widespread, peer-reviewed basis. work on real, safe and reasonable when all of our elected officials are getting paid cal studies have failed to make it For decades, the DEA, FDA and solutions now. The physicians of $174,000 a year or $14,500 a month to do nothing. Yes! clear what medical benefits there National Institutes of Health South Carolina stand ready to What’s wrong with this picture. McConnell’s salary are in using marijuana. As we all have all agreed on this same pro- help — we’re always on call. is $194,000 per year or $16,167 a month. The presi- know, if a physician does not cess. Until such wide-scale test- dent’s total salary is $569,000 a year or $47,417 a have clarity, then it is impossible ing occurs, it remains dangerous John C. Ropp III is chairman of month, and yes all of them are still getting paid. to “first do no harm.” for our legislative body to ask the Board of the South Carolina JOHNNY GOODLEY In the United States, we sched- physicians to be the gatekeepers Medical Association and practices Sumter ule substances in categories for marijuana in our state. medicine in Hartsville. The wall is a metaphor for Trump’s identity, narcissism ASHINGTON — COMMENTARY border security needs tight- rapists and body snatchers has increased by 142 percent As The Wall dom- ening and may even support seemed to vaporize after the since 2017, according to CBS inated the week’s agree 100 percent with what some sort of new barrier, the midterm elections. Now that News. For about $300, Mexican Wnews, a pitiful I’m doing.” pertinent question hasn’t 2020 is up for grabs, The Wall citizens can fly to Toronto or juxtaposition of two realities No, no, no and no. been properly posed: Would Must Go Up. Montreal without need of a — one the hard truth, the That is, no, billionaires you still support the wall if it Trump supporters do de- visa and then relatively easily other a lie — emerged to clar- can’t relate to people depen- meant that you’d indefinitely serve our sympathies. sashay into the U.S. ify the destructiveness of the dent on their next paycheck, be unemployed or continue Though many disavow his be- Would Trump shut down American president’s toxic unless perhaps they became working for no pay? Do I havior yet remain committed the government for a north- narcissism. billionaires after first serving hear a You betcha? Didn’t to a conservative Supreme ern wall? Federal workers facing time in the middle class. Ob- think so. Court, they’re stuck defying Of course not. This is be- their first viously, this isn’t Trump’s re- Trump’s imperviousness to logic and defending the un- cause “Build the Wall” and payday with- sume. Though he says he others’ misfortunes is by now tenable. The man they must “Mexico will pay for it” were out a check made a fortune, it surely legendary. What other presi- pretend to love seems to campaign slogans created by were selling helped to begin with a multi- dent would toss rolls of paper loathe them. Evidence is a guy who never expected to their posses- million-dollar starter loan towels to hurricane victims? abundant and clear in his become president. Now that sions on so- from dear ol’ dad. But then, narcissists see only coldhearted shutdown. And he faces possible rejection, cial media so And, no, people won’t make their own suffering, always we’ve seen that Trump will the wall has become a meta- they could adjustments when they can’t. someone else’s fault, and em- throw anyone under the bus phor for his identity, his very pay their For the four out of five Amer- pathy is for schmucks. to get his way. He hires and being-ness. To fail would be Kathleen bills. Donald ican workers who live pay- The wall, meanwhile, is fires with all the wisdom of, to suffer narcissistic injury, Parker Trump told check to paycheck, there subterfuge for his personal well, a reality-TV host. He which, given Trump’s imma- NBC News aren’t many ways to adjust. fulfillment. Once envisioned pits countries and allies turity and predilection to correspon- Thirdly, no, they don’t un- as a massive concrete wall against one another with the punch back, could lead to a dent Kelly O’Donnell that he derstand what you’re doing with a “big, beautiful door” impulsiveness of a binge real national crisis. As he can “relate” to the unpaid because it makes no sense. — perhaps a monument to shopper watching QVC at said, he’d be proud to shut workers. Trump’s purely extortionist the Trump brand — it lately midnight. down the government — and The president added: “And maneuver — hand over $5.7 has morphed into a hodge- Meanwhile, facts rarely fur- keep it shut down for months I’m sure that the people that billion for a wall or I’ll fur- podge of found objects: metal row the president’s brow. Fact: or years if need be. are on the receiving end will lough everybody — doesn’t ac- slats here, some cyclone fenc- The number of illegal immi- All for that stupid wall. make adjustments. They al- tually make the U.S.-Mexico ing there, here a bit of steel grants from Mexico has de- ways do. And they’ll make border a “national emergen- — and over there, maybe, a creased over the past decade Kathleen Parker’s email ad- adjustments. People under- cy,” as Trump has considered bit of Papier-mache. by 1.5 million, says the Pew Re- dress is kathleenparker@ stand exactly what’s going declaring so he can access di- The specter of the hyped- search Center. Fact: The num- washpost.com. on. Many of those people that saster funds for his wall. up, Central American cara- ber of illegal immigrants en- won’t be receiving a pay- Finally, though some off- van that kept hysterics busy tering the U.S. via Canada, © 2019, Washington Post Writ- check, many of those people payroll folks may agree that with images of terrorists, nearly half of them Mexican, ers Group A10 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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The last word ARIES (March financially. in astrology 21-April 19): LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on Take care of EUGENIA LAST personal and physical changes that business. If you will make you feel good about the SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK fall short, way you look, who you are and the someone will complain. Channel your relationships you want to nurture. LEFT: Shaw is approximately 3 to 5 energy instead of letting it fuel anger. Make a point to distance yourself years old and weighs 20 pounds. This What you accomplish will make you from those who bring you down. handsomeShaw little is man sweet, seems hand to- be a Chi- feel good and prompt you to relax huahuasome mix. little He was man found wandering later in the day with someone you SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): and was not claimed while on stray love. Communication can help solve hold. Shaw is looking for a new home TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Share problems, but arguing will not. Stay and family to keep him safe. He is a what’s on your mind. Intellectual calm and address issues intellectually sweet boy and gets along with the interaction will be the key to getting and with facts to avoid being other dogs at animal control. things up and running or putting your pressured by someone who likes to BELOW: This little cutie-pie is Cowboy. plans into motion. Being able to give bait you into a conversation that is and take will help you reach your goal upsetting. About 4 months old, he is full of puppy energy and would love to have some- faster and without complications. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): one to playCowboy with. isHe an weighs ador -22 pounds GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A Bypass anyone you don’t trust. Stick but is still growing. Cowboy is looking relationship will take a turn that will to the people who share common able boy, full of puppy for anenergy active family who will give him prompt you to do things differently. interests and beliefs. Positive changes the attention he deserves. Make plans that encourage a closer at home will help you put the past connection to someone you feel is behind you. A professional If you would like to meet Shaw in kennel special. Romance is on the rise and opportunity that comes your way 22 or Cowboy in kennel 35 at Sumter will improve your life. should be considered. Animal Control, 1240 Winkles Road, call CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Share (803) 774-3232 or email rescuesumter- something different, but don’t make a your thoughts with someone you live [email protected]. As with all of our adopt- change for the wrong reason. A with or would like to go into able dogs, a spay / neuter agreement is realistic approach to partnerships, partnership with. You may not agree required, and it is strictly enforced. Proof of spay / neuter after adoption will be joint ventures and money matters will on everything, but with cooperation, required. We have many other adoptable deter you from getting involved in you’ll come up with a plan that will something that could lead to financial dogs as well as animals who were found satisfy the needs of you both. loss, heartache or injury. and are waiting for their owners to claim AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Play time will them. Check Sumter Animal Control on share your secrets or your plans until lift your spirits and help you build Facebook. you have everything in place. Taking enthusiasm to work harder and proper steps to protect what you achieve more. Get physical and join forces with someone who motivates want to do will ensure that no one interferes. Romance is on the rise and you to be your best. Love is SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL NEEDS YOUR HELP. The Sumter Animal Control volunteers are looking for people to help walk will lead to a new opportunity. highlighted, and a positive change is the dogs, foster or help with transport. We desperately need 9 a.m. Monday – Friday walkers. Message us if you’re interested. heading your way. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get Must be at least 18 years old. Don’t have extra time to be a volunteer? We gladly accept donations from the community. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your involved in something that interests We’re running low on newspapers, puppy pads, canned and dry puppy food, paper towels, Clorox wipes and heavy duty slip life simple, your emotions under you. The people you meet along the control and your plans doable. Refuse way will offer good advice and inside leashes. You can also donate from our Amazon Wishlist under Saving Sumter’s Strays at https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ to let anyone upset your world or information that will encourage you wishlist/10Q422KA0MI19. All donations go toward helping Sumter County dogs. Our all-volunteer organization is making a big tempt you to get involved in to make changes to the way you difference in the lives of so many homeless pets. Please help us continue to save animals. something that isn’t in your best handle your money or pending interest emotionally, physically or negotiations. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

USC BASKETBALL PREP BASKETBALL 3-OH! Barons sweep Thomas Sumter FROM STAFF REPORTS

DALZELL — The Wilson Hall varsity girls and boys basketball teams swept their games against Thomas Sumter Academy on Monday at Edens Gymnasium. The Lady Barons won by the score of 55-20, while the Wil- son Hall boys picked up a 62-38 victory. The WH girls improved to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 12-1 on the season with the Mississippi State guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (11) is defended by South Carolina forward Chris Silva during the second half of theirr win. They outscored the Lady Jan. 8 game in Columbia. South Carolina won 87-82. Generals 21-7 in the first quar- ter and 31-21 at halftime. Wilson Hall was led in scoring by Maddie Elmore and South Carolina bolts to top of SEC basketball standings Natalie Jackson with 11 points apiece. Susanna Hutson added, BY PETE IACOBELLI while Liza Segars had seven. The Associated Press Elmore had five steals, and Hutson added four. COLUMBIA — South Carolina coach Lindsay Daniel led TSA with Frank Martin kept saying as the awful six points. Sydney Daniel losses piled up that his young team added five. needed time to develop. In the boys contest, Wilson The Gamecocks are playing like that Hall improved to 4-7 as Gra- time has arrived. ham Van Patten had a double- South Carolina (8-7), which lost to double. mid-majors in Stony Brook and Wof- VanPatten led the Barons ford in November, is arguably the big- with 14 pints and 10 rebounds. gest early season surprise in the South- Grey Holler and Miller Jones eastern Conference. The Gamecocks both added eight points for are tied atop the league standings at 3-0 WH. Chandler Scott, Landon with No. 3 Tennessee and No. 18 Mis- VanPatten and Grant DeVaro- sissippi. na had seven apiece. South Carolina rallied late at Flori- Thomas Sumter, which da, then knocked off No. 24 Mississippi dropped to 4-8, was led in scor- State in overtime. The Gamecocks kept ing by Mason Warren with 13. things going Sunday with an 85-75 win Tyler Millwood added 12. over Missouri that moved them to 3-0 Wilson Hall also won the in the SEC for just the third time in 28 two junior varsity contests, league seasons. winning the boys game 48-21 “We want to keep fighting,” South Car- and the girls matchup 34-15. olina senior forward Chris Silva said. The WH boys improved to There didn’t seem to be a lot fight in 6-3 as Jackson Duvall led the these Gamecocks before conference way with 13 points. Wade play. They dropped a 77-72 exhibition Payne had nine and Tate Sis- game to Division II Augusta and were tare added eight. stunned at home by Stony Brook, 83-81, Jhylil Bradford led Thomas in the regular season’s second game. Sumter with seven points. Wofford routed South Carolina 81-61 In the girls contest, Andie two weeks later and set off alarm bells Grae Wingate led the 7-2 Lady for many fans. Martin didn’t panic, Barons with 13 points. Abbie knowing he had nine newcomers on Beatson added five. the roster that had to have time to gel. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TSA, which fell to 3-3, was South Carolina forward Maik Kotsar (21) drives to the basket against Mississippi State for- led by Savanna Price with six SEE USC, PAGE B4 ward Abdul Ado (24) during their Jan. 8 game in Columbia. points and nine steals.

PREP BASEBALL PREP VOLLEYBALL Manning’s Chandler Evans Sumter’s Michelson signs volleyball signs with Limestone baseball pact with Columbia International BY DENNIS BRUNSON “You have to respect your team- BY DANNY KELLY on,” Sumter head coach Christy [email protected] mates and respect the other players,” [email protected] Kelly said. “She’s an exceptional he said. “You (also) have to respect young lady that can do that. She’s Manning High School starting the umpires. My dad taught me that Senior outside hitter/libero Gray- had a vital role in the years she’s pitcher and third baseman Chan- early on. I’ll carry it through all I cie Michelson of the Sumter High been here. She’s well-rounded, un- dler Evans’ hard work has paid do.” School won’t have to go far to contin- derstands the game, is a good team- off. In his junior season, Evans won ue her volleyball career. mate and is an overall Evans signed to play baseball three games, pitched 47 Michelson signed with Columbia wonderful young lady.” with Limestone College last innings, struck out 34 International University, a Christian Both Kelly and CIU week. batters and recorded an school located in Columbia, last volleyball head coach “I love the program, coaches, fa- earned run average of week as a defensive specialist. Amber Haver agree that cility and campus,” Evans said of 3.20. “It means everything,” Michelson Michelson is a good fit deciding to become a Saint. “They Pitching highlights said of the opportunity to play at the as a future Lady Ram. have a nice business marketing proof his junior campaign collegiate level. “I’ve done a lot of MICHELSON “She’s a really perfect gram I’d love to go through.” EVANS included pitching a hard work over the years, and to fit for the school and the Evans is happy he will get to play complete-game shutout have a moment where it paid off is mission,” Haver said. baseball in college. with five strikeouts amazing. There are ups and downs, “We have a character-based coaching “It means a whole lot,” he said. “I and only three hits against Darling- but once you get through it, you keep style, and she fits that model perfect- put a lot into this. Hopefully I’ll put a ton, and pitching four shutout in- going.” ly. On her visit last spring, she loved lot into the next level, and maybe the nings against Lamar. In her senior season with the Lady the campus and has great academics level after that. It’s a big accomplish- Evans also posted a .261 batting av- Gamecocks, Michelson recorded 80 as an honor student.” ment.” erage. kills, had a 90.8 serving percentage CIU just completed its first-ever Playing for Manning has taught and led the team in digs with 261. volleyball season and is looking to Evans to be a humble player. SEE EVANS, PAGE B3 “It’s exciting to have players move grow. B2 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP Bantams whip Hillcrest 63-32 Bates girls move to 8-1 with DALZELL — The Bates Middle School points and came up with 10 steals. 47-30 victory over Lady Wildcats boys basketball team remained undefeated Monteque Rhames grabbed 10 rebounds on the season with a 63-32 win over Hill- while scoring four points. DALZELL — Bates Middle Liliana Ignacio added seven crest on Monday at the HMS gymnasium. School improved to 8-1 with a points and N’Tallyah Bell had Zyeir Gamble led the Bantams, who are JV BASKETBALL 47-30 victory over Hillcrest on six points. 9-0, with 18 points. Corean Nelson added 16, CRESTWOOD 35 Monday at the HMS gymnasi- CHESTNUT OAKS 30 while Kaion Baxter had nine and Caleb Jen- DREHER 29 um. EBENEZER 20 kins seven. Keziyah Sanders led the ALICE DRIVE 52 COLUMBIA – Crestwood High School de- Lady Bantams in scoring with Chestnut Oaks defeated Eb- MANNING 49 feated Dreher 35-29 on Monday at the DHS 11 points. Shamira Andrews enezer 30-20 on Monday at the gymnasium. grabbed 10 rebounds and COMS gymnasium. Alice Drive improved to 8-1 with a 52-49 Josh Mack had a double-double of 10 scored six points. Rickell Brown led the Lady victory over Manning Junior High on Mon- points and 12 rebounds to lead the Knights. Dalaisha Brunson added Falcons with 13 points. Alshia day at the AD gymnasium. Jayden Broughton had 10 points and Quin- eight points, while Alyssa Johnson added seven points. Quantez Jenkins led the Hawks in scor- ton Harrison added nine. Johnson and Karin Burson- ing with 17 points to go along with six re- Wells had seven points apiece. JV BASKETBALL bounds and four steals. Marquis Lane-Ow- B TEAM BASKETBALL Kharya Reed had six points CRESTWOOD 34 ens had 14 points, six rebounds and four WILSON HALL 34 and eight boards. DREHER 6 steals, while Keon Jett had nine points and LAURENCE MANNING 30 R.E. DAVIS 38 seven steals. FURMAN 12 COLUMBIA — Crestwood CHESTNUT OAKS 41 Wilson Hall improved to 7-4 with a 34-30 High School defeated Dreher EBENEZER 21 win over Laurence Manning Academy on R.E. Davis improved to 6-3 34-6 on Monday at the DHS Monday at Nash Student Center. with a 38-12 victory over Fur- gymnasium. Chestnut Oaks Middle School defeated Dylan Richardson led the Barons with 16 man on Monday at the R.E. Aubriel Keith led the Lady Ebenezer 41-21 on Monday at the COMS points. Clark Kinney added five points, Davis gymnasium. Knights with nine points. April gymnasium. while grabbing eight rebounds. Tashianna Farmer led the Goodman finished with six. Quamir Stovall led the Falcons in scoring Lady Vikings with 18 points, with 16 points. Jerron Pack added nine From staff reports five rebounds and five steals. From staff reports

Kansas City 31, Indianapolis 13 MONDAY’S GAMES Florida at Mississippi St., 7 p.m. SCOREBOARD L.A. Rams 30, Dallas 22 New Jersey 8, Chicago 5 Arkansas at Tennessee, 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 Colorado 6, Toronto 3 LSU at Mississippi, 9 p.m. TV, RADIO New England 41, L.A. Chargers 28 Philadelphia 7, Minnesota 4 Wednesday’s Games New Orleans 20, Philadelphia 14 St. Louis 4, Washington 1 Auburn at Texas A&M, 7 p.m. TODAY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Montreal 3, Boston 2, OT South Carolina at Vanderbilt, 7 p.m. Edmonton 7, Buffalo 2 Alabama at Missouri, 9 p.m. 6 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Abu Sunday, Jan. 20 Dhabi HSBC Championship First Round from Abu NFC TUESDAY’S GAMES SOUTHERN CONFERENCE Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). L.A. Rams at New Orleans, 3:05 p.m. (FOX) New Jersey at Columbus, 7 p.m. Conference All Games 7 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s AFC St. Louis at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. W L PCT W L PCT and Women’s Second-Round Matches from New England at Kansas City, 6:40 p.m. (CBS) Carolina at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Wofford 6 0 1.000 14 4 .778 Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). Florida at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. ETSU 5 1 .833 15 4 .789 11 a.m. — PRO BOWL Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Anaheim at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. UNC-Greensboro 4 1 .800 15 3 .833 and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Sunday, Jan. 27 Washington at Nashville, 8 p.m. Furman 4 2 .667 15 3 .833 Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). At Orlando, Fla. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Chattanooga 3 2 .600 8 10 .444 Noon — Women’s College Basketball: George Mason at AFC vs. NFC, 3 p.m. (ABC/ESPN) Vegas at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. W. Carolina 2 4 .333 5 14 .263 Massachusetts (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Tampa Bay at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Samford 1 4 .200 11 7 .611 12:20 p.m. — SUPER BOWL International Soccer: Italian Super Cup Pittsburgh at San Jose, 10 p.m. The Citadel 1 4 .200 9 7 .563 Match from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — AC Milan vs. Sunday, Feb. 3 Mercer 1 4 .200 6 11 .353 Juventus (ESPN2). At Atlanta TODAY’S GAMES VMI 0 5 .000 6 11 .353 1:30 p.m. — Professional Golf: Web.com Tour The AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m. (CBS) Colorado at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Thursday’s Games Bahamas Great Exuma Classic Final Round (GOLF). Boston at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. VMI at ETSU, 7 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Buffalo at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. UNC-Greensboro at W. Carolina, 7:30 p.m. and Women’s Second-Round Matches from NBA STANDINGS Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. The Citadel at Samford, 7:30 p.m. Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). San Jose at Arizona, 10 p.m. Mercer at Chattanooga, 8 p.m. 6 p.m. — College Basketball: St. Bonaventure at Rhode EASTERN CONFERENCE Island (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). SUN BELT CONFERENCE Atlantic Division THURSDAY’S GAMES 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Conference All Games W L Pct GB St. Louis at Boston, 7 p.m. WDXY-AM 1240). W L PCT W L PCT Toronto 33 12 .733 — New Jersey vs. N.Y. Islanders at Nassau Veterans 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Creighton at St. John’s Georgia St. 4 0 1.000 13 4 .765 Philadelphia 28 16 .636 4½ Memorial Coliseum, 7 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1). Texas State 3 1 .750 14 3 .824 Boston 25 18 .581 7 Chicago at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Connecticut at Tulsa Louisiana-Lafayette 2 2 .500 11 6 .647 Brooklyn 22 23 .489 11 Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNEWS). Georgia Southern 2 2 .500 10 7 .588 New York 10 33 .233 22 Anaheim at Minnesota, 8 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Kansas State at Oklahoma Troy 2 2 .500 9 7 .563 Southeast Division Winnipeg at Nashville, 8 p.m. (ESPN2). Louisiana-Monroe 2 2 .500 9 7 .563 W L Pct GB Los Angeles at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Auburn at Texas A&M South Alabama 2 2 .500 9 8 .529 Miami 21 20 .512 — (ESPNU). Arkansas St. 2 2 .500 8 9 .471 Charlotte 20 23 .465 2 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Boston College at UALR 2 2 .500 7 10 .412 Orlando 19 24 .442 3 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Louisville (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Texas-Arlington 2 2 .500 6 11 .353 Washington 18 26 .409 4½ 7 p.m. — College Basketball: South Carolina at Coastal Carolina 1 3 .250 7 9 .438 Atlanta 13 30 .302 9 CONFERENCE STANDINGS, SCHEDULE Vanderbilt (SEC NETWORK, WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKT-FM Appalachian St. 0 4 .000 5 12 .294 Central Division 107.5, WDXY-AM 1240). Thursday’s Games W L Pct GB ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Boston University at Georgia Southern at Troy, 7 p.m. Milwaukee 30 12 .714 — Loyola (Md.) (STADIUM). Conference All Games Arkansas St. at Texas-Arlington, 8 p.m. Indiana 28 14 .667 2 7 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s W L PCT W L PCT Georgia St. at South Alabama, 8 p.m. Detroit 18 24 .429 12 and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Virginia 3 0 1.000 15 0 1.000 UALR at Texas State, 8 p.m. Chicago 10 33 .233 20½ Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). Virginia Tech 3 0 1.000 14 1 .933 Cleveland 9 35 .205 22 7:30 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Texas Tech at Duke 3 1 .750 14 2 .875 MEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS, SCHEDULE Texas Christian (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). WESTERN CONFERENCE Syracuse 3 1 .750 12 5 .706 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Boston at Philadelphia (NBC NC State 2 1 .667 14 2 .875 Monday Southwest Division SPORTS NETWORK). North Carolina 2 1 .667 12 4 .750 1. Duke (14-2) lost to Syracuse 95-91, OT. Next: vs. No. W L Pct GB 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Dayton at Virginia Louisville 2 1 .667 11 5 .688 4 Virginia, Saturday. Houston 25 18 .581 — Commonwealth (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Georgia Tech 2 1 .667 10 6 .625 2. Michigan (17-0) did not play. Next: at Wisconsin, San Antonio 25 20 .556 1 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Toronto at Boston (ESPN). Pittsburgh 2 2 .500 12 5 .706 Saturday. New Orleans 21 23 .477 4½ 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Butler at DePaul (FOX Notre Dame 1 2 .333 11 5 .688 3. Tennessee (14-1) did not play. Next: vs. Arkansas, Dallas 20 23 .465 5 SPORTS 1). Florida St. 1 3 .250 13 4 .765 Tuesday. Memphis 19 24 .442 6 8 p.m. — Professional Golf: Asian Tour Singapore Open Miami 1 3 .250 9 7 .563 4. Virginia (15-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 9 Virginia Northwest Division First Round (GOLF). Clemson 0 3 .000 10 6 .625 Tech, Tuesday. W L Pct GB 9 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Boston College 0 3 .000 9 6 .600 5. Gonzaga (16-2) did not play. Next: vs. Loyola Denver 29 13 .690 — and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Wake Forest 0 3 .000 7 8 .467 Marymount, Thursday. Oklahoma City 26 16 .619 3 Melbourne, Australia (ESPN). Monday’s Games 6. Michigan State (15-2) did not play. Next: at Portland 26 19 .578 4½ 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Iowa State at Texas Tech Syracuse 95, Duke 91, OT Nebraska, Thursday. Utah 24 21 .533 6½ (ESPNU). Pittsburgh 75, Florida St. 62 7. Kansas (15-2) beat Texas 80-78. Next: at West Minnesota 21 22 .488 8½ 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Georgia Tech at Clemson Tuesday’s Games Virginia, Saturday. Pacific Division (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). NC State at Wake Forest, 8 p.m. 8. Texas Tech (15-1) did not play. Next: vs. Iowa State, W L Pct GB 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Alabama at Missouri (SEC Virginia Tech at Virginia, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Golden State 29 14 .674 — NETWORK). Notre Dame at North Carolina, 9 p.m. 9. Virginia Tech (14-1) did not play. Next: at No. 4 L.A. Clippers 24 19 .558 5 10 p.m. — College Basketball: Central Florida at Wednesday’s Games Virginia, Tuesday. L.A. Lakers 23 21 .523 6½ Wichita State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Boston College at Louisville, 7 p.m. 10. Nevada (16-1) did not play. Next: at Boise State, Sacramento 23 21 .523 6½ 10 p.m. — NHL Hockey: San Jose at Arizona (NBC Georgia Tech at Clemson, 9 p.m. Tuesday. Phoenix 11 33 .250 18½ SPORTS NETWORK). 11. Florida State (13-4) lost to Pittsburgh 75-62. Next: BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE at Boston College, Sunday. 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: New Orleans at Golden MONDAY’S GAMES State (ESPN). Conference All Games 12. Kentucky (12-3) did not play. Next: at Georgia, Brooklyn 109, Boston 102 11 p.m. — College Basketball: Nevada-Las Vegas at Air W L PCT W L PCT Tuesday. Houston 112, Memphis 94 Force (ESPNU). Winthrop 3 0 1.000 11 5 .688 13. North Carolina (12-4) did not play. Next: vs. Notre Charlotte 108, San Antonio 93 2 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Abu Radford 3 0 1.000 11 6 .647 Dame, Tuesday. Utah 100, Detroit 94 Dhabi HSBC Championship Second Round from Abu Hampton 2 0 1.000 7 8 .467 14. Auburn (12-3) did not play. Next: at Texas A&M, Sacramento 115, Portland 107 Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). High Point 2 1 .667 9 8 .529 Wednesday. New Orleans 121, L.A. Clippers 117 3 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Gardner-Webb 1 1 .500 11 6 .647 15. Marquette (14-3) did not play. Next: at and Women’s Second-Round Matches from TUESDAY’S GAMES Campbell 1 1 .500 8 8 .500 Georgetown, Tuesday. Melbourne, Australia (ESPN). Longwood 1 2 .333 11 7 .611 16. Buffalo (15-1) did not play. Next: at Western Minnesota at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Presbyterian 1 2 .333 9 9 .500 Michigan, Tuesday. Phoenix at Indiana, 7 p.m. Charleston Southern 1 2 .333 7 9 .438 17. N.C. State (14-2) did not play. Next: at Wake Forest, PREP SCHEDULE Oklahoma City at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. SC-Upstate 0 3 .000 5 13 .278 Tuesday. Miami at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. UNC-Asheville 0 3 .000 2 15 .118 18. Mississippi (13-2) did not play. Next: vs. LSU, TODAY Golden State at Denver, 9 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Tuesday. Chicago at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Longwood at Winthrop, 7 p.m. 19. Maryland (15-3) beat Wisconsin 64-60. Next: at Junior Varsity Basketball TODAY’S GAMES Hampton at Presbyterian, 7 p.m. Ohio State, Friday. Crestwood at Dreher, 6 p.m. Campbell at UNC-Asheville, 7 p.m. 20. Oklahoma (13-3) did not play. Next: vs. Kansas Orlando at Detroit, 7 p.m. SC-Upstate at High Point, 7 p.m. State, Wednesday. B Team Basketball Brooklyn at Houston, 8 p.m. Thursday’s Games 21. Houston (16-1) did not play. Next: at SMU, Sumter at Orangeburg-Wilkinson (Boys Only), 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Memphis, 8 p.m. Gardner-Webb at Radford, 9 p.m. Wednesday. Camden Military at Laurence Manning (Boys Only), Toronto at Boston, 8 p.m. 22. Villanova (13-4) did not play. Next: vs. Xavier, 4:30 p.m. San Antonio at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Friday. Cleveland at Portland, 10 p.m. Conference All Games 23. Iowa (14-3) did not play. Next: at Penn State, Varsity Bowling New Orleans at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning (at Gamecock W L PCT W L PCT Wednesday. Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Lanes), 5 p.m. Hofstra 5 0 1.000 15 3 .833 24. Mississippi State (12-3) did not play. Next: vs. THURSDAY’S GAMES Delaware 4 2 .667 12 7 .632 Florida, Tuesday. THURSDAY Coll. of Charleston 3 2 .600 14 4 .778 25. Indiana (12-5) lost to Nebraska 66-51. Next: at New York vs. Washington at London, 3 p.m. Northeastern 3 2 .600 9 8 .529 Purdue, Saturday. Junior Varsity Basketball Philadelphia at Indiana, 7 p.m. UNC-Wilmington 3 2 .600 7 11 .389 Sumter at Spring Valley, 6 p.m. Sacramento at Charlotte, 7 p.m. William & Mary 3 3 .500 7 11 .389 WOMEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS, SCHEDULE Crestwood at Orangeburg-Wilkinson, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. James Madison 2 3 .400 9 9 .500 Monday Dreher at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Chicago at Denver, 9 p.m. Drexel 2 4 .333 8 11 .421 L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. 1. Notre Dame (16-1) did not play. Next: at Virginia B Team Basketball Towson 1 4 .200 5 13 .278 Tech, Wednesday. Sumter at Spring Valley (Boys Only), 5 p.m. Elon 1 5 .167 5 14 .263 2. Baylor (13-1) did not play. Next: at Kansas, Northside Christian at Wilson Hall (Boys Only), 5 p.m. Thursday’s Games Wednesday. Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 5 p.m. NHL STANDINGS Coll. of Charleston at Northeastern, 7 p.m. 2. UConn (14-1) did not play. Next: at Tulane, Towson at Drexel, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Middle School Basketball EASTERN CONFERENCE James Madison at Delaware, 7 p.m. Alice Drive at Bates, 5 p.m. 4. Louisville (15-1) did not play. Next: vs. Virginia, Atlantic Division UNC-Wilmington at Hofstra, 7 p.m. Thursday. Hillcrest at Chestnut Oaks, 5 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA R.E. Davis at Ebenezer, 5 p.m. MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 5. Oregon (15-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 19 Arizona Tampa Bay 46 35 9 2 72 189 133 State, Friday. Manning at Furman, 5 p.m. Toronto 45 28 15 2 58 161 128 Conference All Games Lee Central at Spaulding, 5:30 p.m. 6. Stanford (14-1) did not play. Next: vs. Washington, Boston 46 26 15 5 57 133 119 W L PCT W L PCT Friday. FRIDAY Montreal 47 25 17 5 55 141 141 Norfolk St. 4 0 1.000 9 10 .474 7. Mississippi State (16-1) beat Auburn 85-59. Next: vs. Buffalo 46 23 17 6 52 133 137 NC A&T 3 0 1.000 8 9 .471 No. 15 South Carolina, Thursday. Varsity Basketball Florida 44 17 19 8 42 138 160 NC Central 3 0 1.000 8 9 .471 8. N.C. State (17-0) did not play. Next: vs. Virginia Tech, Spring Valley at Sumter, 6 p.m. Detroit 47 17 23 7 41 133 160 Florida A&M 2 1 .667 5 13 .278 Sunday. Orangeburg-Wilkinson at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Ottawa 46 17 24 5 39 143 178 SC State 2 1 .667 4 15 .211 9. Maryland (15-1) did not play. Next: at No. 17 Lakewood at Dreher, 6 p.m. Metropolitan Division Coppin St. 2 2 .500 2 17 .105 Michigan State, Thursday. East Clarendon at Mullins, 6 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Howard 1 2 .333 7 10 .412 10. Oregon State (14-2) did not play. Next: vs. Arizona, Washington 45 27 13 5 59 155 132 Morgan St. 1 2 .333 6 10 .375 Friday. Varsity and JV Basketball Columbus 45 27 15 3 57 148 139 Bethune-Cookman 1 2 .333 6 11 .353 11. Texas (14-2) did not play. Next: at Kansas State, Central at Lee Central (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Pittsburgh 45 25 14 6 56 161 132 Savannah St. 1 2 .333 4 13 .235 Wednesday. Bishop England at Manning, 4 p.m. N.Y. Islanders 44 25 15 4 54 134 117 Delaware St. 0 4 .000 3 14 .176 12. Syracuse (14-2) did not play. Next: at Pittsburgh, Scott’s Branch at Bowman, 4 p.m. Carolina 45 22 18 5 49 123 130 Md.-Eastern Shore 0 4 .000 2 17 .105 Thursday. Wilson Hall at Florence Christian, 4 p.m. N.Y. Rangers 45 18 20 7 43 126 157 Monday’s Games 13. Gonzaga (16-1) did not play. Next: at BYU, Laurence Manning at Northside Christian (No Varsity New Jersey 45 18 20 7 43 136 153 NC A&T 67, Md.-Eastern Shore 58 Thursday. Girls), 5 p.m. Philadelphia 46 17 23 6 40 130 164 SC State 70, Coppin St. 68 14. Marquette (14-3) did not play. Next: vs. Seton Hall, Robert E. Lee at Dillon Christian, 4 p.m. NC Central 71, Delaware St. 70 Friday. Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy (No JV WESTERN CONFERENCE Norfolk St. 75, Bethune-Cookman 68 15. South Carolina (12-4) did not play. Next: at No. 7 Girls), 5 p.m. Central Division Tuesday’s Games Mississippi State, Thursday. B Team Basketball GP W L OT Pts GF GA Morgan St. at Howard, 7:30 p.m. 16. Kentucky (15-3) did not play. Next: at LSU, Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy (Girls Winnipeg 45 29 14 2 60 156 128 SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE Thursday. Only), 4 p.m. Nashville 47 27 16 4 58 145 122 17. Michigan State (12-4) lost to Ohio State 65-55. Dallas 46 23 19 4 50 121 122 Conference All Games Next: vs. No. 9 Maryland, Thursday. Varsity and JV Shooting Colorado 46 21 17 8 50 157 147 W L PCT W L PCT 18. Iowa State (13-3) did not play. Next: at West Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning in SCDNR Governor’s Minnesota 45 22 20 3 47 128 132 Tennessee 3 0 1.000 14 1 .933 Virginia, Wednesday. Cup Trap Open Qualifier, TBA St. Louis 44 20 20 4 44 125 135 Mississippi 3 0 1.000 13 2 .867 19. Arizona State (12-4) did not play. Next: at No. 5 SATURDAY Chicago 48 16 23 9 41 142 179 South Carolina 3 0 1.000 8 7 .533 Oregon, Friday. Pacific Division LSU 2 0 1.000 12 3 .800 20. Rutgers (13-3) did not play. Next: vs. Purdue, Varsity Basketball GP W L OT Pts GF GA Kentucky 2 1 .667 12 3 .800 Wednesday. Wardlaw at Clarendon Hall, 2 p.m. Calgary 47 30 13 4 64 173 133 Auburn 1 1 .500 12 3 .800 20. Tennessee (12-4) did not play. Next: at Alabama, San Jose 47 27 13 7 61 167 141 Alabama 1 2 .333 10 5 .667 Thursday. Varsity and JV Shooting Vegas 48 28 16 4 60 146 127 Arkansas 1 2 .333 10 5 .667 22. Iowa (12-4) beat No. 23 Minnesota 81-63. Next: vs. Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning in SCDNR Governor’s Edmonton 46 22 21 3 47 133 146 Georgia 1 2 .333 9 6 .600 Michigan, Thursday. Cup Anaheim 46 19 18 9 47 112 140 Florida 1 2 .333 9 6 .600 23. Minnesota (12-4) lost to No. 22 Iowa 81-63. Next: at Vancouver 47 21 21 5 47 136 148 Texas A&M 1 2 .333 7 7 .500 Wisconsin, Thursday. Arizona 45 20 22 3 43 116 130 Mississippi St. 0 2 .000 12 3 .800 24. DePaul (12-5) did not play. Next: vs. St. John’s, NFL PLAYOFFS Los Angeles 46 18 25 3 39 105 136 Missouri 0 2 .000 9 5 .643 Friday. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime Vanderbilt 0 3 .000 9 6 .600 25. Indiana (15-2) did not play. Next: vs. Northwestern, DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild Tuesday’s Games Wednesday. Saturday, Jan. 12 cards per conference advance to playoffs. Kentucky at Georgia, 7 p.m. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 | B3

PRO FOOTBALL Chiefs activate Duvernay-Tardif ahead of AFC title game BY DAVE SKRETTA The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid typically begins his postgame news conferences with a rundown of inju- ries, ranging from the run-of-the-mill bumps and bruises to the more serious stuff that keeps players out awhile. After Kansas City routed the India- napolis Colts last weekend to reach its first AFC title game in 25 years, Reid stepped to the podium and said, well, not much of anything. “We really didn’t get anyone injured,” he admitted. “Everyone, knock on wood, came out OK.” In truth, the only teams healthier than the Chiefs at this juncture of the season have been done playing for weeks. Even guys that have been out of the lineup for a while, such as wide receiver Sammy Watkins, are back to full speed ahead of Sunday’s game against New England. The Chiefs are so well off right now that they just activated another starter, offensive lineman Laurent Duver- nay-Tardif, off injured reserve on Tuesday. He’d been out since Week 5 with a broken leg and has been prac- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ticing since Dec. 26, and now could be Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (23) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of available against the Patriots. their divisional playoff game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday. Read the full story at www.theitem.com. Whether he starts remains to be seen; Andrew Wylie has played quite napolis defense down the stretch. from playing, but the foot feels good.” tant that when he can play, he can well in his place. “I’m just thankful for the organi- If only the same could be said of protect himself and play at the level Regardless, the simple fact that the zation, the trainers, my coaches, for Eric Berry’s foot. he wants to play at,” Reid said. Chiefs’ best run blocker will be back the six weeks getting me prepared The one injury issue that has lin- “He didn’t feel like he was at that on the sideline provides additional to play this game and all week just gered for the Chiefs all season, and level (Saturday), which he has been depth up front, and gives their high- getting me mentally prepared,” said right into the playoffs, has been the great with communicating. If he can powered offense even more confi- Watkins, who signed a $36 million, painful heel of their star safety. Berry go, he can go. If he can’t, he can’t. I’m dence. three-year contract in the offseason tore his Achilles’ tendon and missed proud of the guys that stepped in and The Chiefs waived veteran safety to provide just what he did Satur- nearly all of last season, and the heel played and played at such a high Ron Parker in a corresponding roster day. began to cause him problems again in level.” move. “Just being on the field was great,” training camp. He tried to play late in The Chiefs signed Parker in part to Watkins missed about six weeks he said, “giving those guys energy.” the season, but was shut down again fill Berry’s spot, and he had started with a foot injury, and the Chiefs’ of- Reid said that Watkins appeared to ahead of Week 17 and did not play most of the season with mixed results. fense seemed to be a beat off without come out of the game in good shape, against the Colts. He was finally benched with two their No. 2 wide receiver. and that he wasn’t worried about the The Chiefs’ emotional leader, not to games left in favor of Jordan Lucas, But he finally returned against the speedster aggravating his foot injury mention a three-time All-Pro, Berry who has flourished in his newfound Colts and caught six passes for 62 before their showdown with the Patri- remains one of the biggest wildcards starting role to the point that Parker yards while drawing some of the at- ots. for Kansas City as it prepares to host became expendable. tention off Tyreek Hill and Travis “I think he’s doing OK. He felt good the AFC title game for the first time. Whether his release is another sign Kelce, who both had monster games after the game. He felt pretty good yes- “We have had great communication that Berry could play Sunday is an in- against what had been a stingy India- terday,” Reid said. “He is sore just through the process and most impor- triguing question.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL Syracuse upsets No. 1 Duke 95-91 in OT after Jones’ injury

BY JOEDY MCCREARY shoulder injury roughly 5½ minutes THE ASSOCIATED PRESS in — which coach Mike Krzyzewski said will keep him “out for a while” — DURHAM, N.C. — Syracuse packed the Blue Devils were down two start- its patented 2-3 zone defense around ers and became a completely different Zion Williamson, and dared a deplet- team. ed Duke team to win from the 3-point The Orange took full advantage, line. forcing the Blue Devils to attempt a Without shooter Cameron Reddish, school-record 43 3-pointers. They the top-ranked Blue Devils couldn’t do made only nine. And RJ Barrett fin- it. And without point guard Tre Jones, ished with 23 points, but was 4 of 17 their defense couldn’t pressure the Or- from 3-point range — the second-most ange, either. 3s ever taken by a Duke player and the Tyus Battle scored a season-high most since Bobby Hurley’s 18 against 32 points, and Syracuse rattled California in 1993. Duke in overtime in a 95-91 upset “When you get two guys hurt and on Monday night— the Blue Devils’ injured, there is no game plan any- first home loss as a No. 1 team to more,” Krzyzewski said. “Our game an opponent other than North Car- plan was to pick them up full-court, olina. put pressure on the ball, and that was THE ASSOCIATED PRESS With Reddish out with flu-like symp- working pretty well. Then, you’re try- Duke’s Tre Jones (3) tangles with Syracuse’s Frank Howard during the first half of their toms and Jones suffering a right ing to survive, really.” game in Durham, N.C., on Monday. Jones was injured on the play and left the court.

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daughter of Nell Swartz and is survived by a brother, Carolina Pines Regional Medi- OBITUARIES the late Howard Swartz, Lewis Jackson (Eva Laine) cal Center, Hartsville. passed away on Nov. 13, 2018, of Sumter; two sisters, Mary The family is receiving JEREMY GARRETT Hartsville. in Topeka, Kansas, after a Anne Jackson and Doris Mc- friends and relatives at 534 Jeremy Garrett, of Wedge- Born on July 26, 1956, in long battle with AIDS. Mahon, both of Sumter; Dogwood Drive, Bishopville. field, was born on Feb. 18, Tampa, Florida, he was a son She was a 1974 graduate of sons, Alan Jackson, Stanley Visitation will be held from 1983, in Sumter, to Robert of the late Alvin E. Jordan Sr. Sumter High School. Jackson, Gene Jackson and 2 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral Louis and Naydean Garrett. and Velma Funeral service will be held Mark Jackson, all of Ash- home. He made his Coker. He was at 11 a.m. on Friday at Alders- wood; a daughter, Jewel Funeral service will be held transition to be employed by gate United Methodist Church Gardner of Sumter; daugh- at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the with the Lord on Caterpillar for 13 with visitation at 10 a.m. Buri- ter-in-law, Ena Marie Helms Church in the Lord Jesus Thursday, Jan. years, a self-em- al of her ashes will be at Ever- Jackson of Ashwood; eight Christ of the Apostles’ Doc- 10, 2019. ployed diesel me- green Memorial Park ceme- grandchildren; 17 great- trine Inc., 2449 Calvary Road, Jeremy was chanic. tery following the service. grandchildren; and one Hartsville, with Bishop Jo- educated in the JORDAN Survivors in- Surviving are her mother, great-great-grandchild. seph C. Tisdale officiating. In- GARRETT public schools of clude his wife of Nell Swartz of Colorado; sis- He was preceded in death terment will follow at the Sumter. He was a 33 years; four children, Jason ter, Sylvia Riley (Bill) of Colo- by a son, Steve Jackson; and churchyard cemetery. member of Bethel Refuge Jordan, Christian Jordan, rado; brother, Ken Swartz of two great-grandchildren. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 COOLJC of Wedgefield. There Timothy Jordan and Matthew Irmo; and partner, David Holl Funeral services will be S. Main St., Bishopville, is in was never a dull moment with Jordan, all of Bishopville; of Kansas. held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday in charge of arrangements. Jeremy. He never met a grandchildren, Derrick Smith, the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens stranger. If you were feeling Lexie Smith, Hannah Jordan, HARRELL JACKSON Funeral Home chapel. Burial ERNEST KING down before, you would be Wyatt Jordan and Hailey Jor- ASHWOOD — Harrell Jack- will be at Ashwood Baptist Ernest King, 71, husband of laughing after coming in con- dan; brothers, Tommy Jordan, son, 91, beloved husband of Church Cemetery. Vastine King, departed this tact with him. Jeremy loved to Kenny Jordan, Wayne Coker Anna Hawkins Jackson, died The family will receive liufe on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, dance and you couldn’t tell and Steven Coker; and sisters, peacefully on Monday, Jan. 14, friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at McLeod Regional Medical him that he wasn’t going to be Carol Day and Darlene Wil- 2019. Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Ste- Center, Florence. on “America’s Got Talent.” liams. Born in 1927, in Florence phens Funeral Home and He was born on Sept. 11, Jeremy was loved by many. He was preceded in death County, he was a son of the other times at the home. 1947, in Sumter, a son of the He had a giving heart and by a sister, Geneva Floyd; and late Lewis and Mary Locklair Elmore-Cannon-Stephens late Henry King Jr. and Ruby would share what he had, a son, Daniel Jordan. Jackson. He served in the U.S. Funeral Home and Crematori- Charlotte Green King. even if it wasn’t a lot all the A graveside service will be Army and was a retired life- um of Sumter is in charge of The family will receive time. Jeremy was a father, held at 1 p.m. on Friday at long farmer. He was married the arrangements. friends at the home of his sisson, brother, and the best Wells Cemetery with the Rev. to his high school sweetheart, ter, 1240 Winyah St., Sumter, uncle his nieces and nephews Bobby Driggers officiating. Anna, for 69 years. He was REGINA M. CENTURY SC 29150. could have. The family will receive part of the Christian Home BISHOPVILLE — Regina M. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Jeremy is survived by his friends from 11 a.m. to noon Fellowship. Century entered eternal rest Main St., Sumter, is in charge parents, Robert and Naydean on Friday at Elmore-Cannon- In addition to his wife, he on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at of arrangements. Garrett; a sister, Lahoma Gar- Stephens Funeral Home. rett of Andrews; two brothers, Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Robert Louise Garrett Jr. and Funeral Home and Crematori- Troy Cornelius Garrett; two um of Sumter is in charge of daughters, Arianna Naydean the arrangements. Garrett and Desiree Alana Garrett; his wife, Elizabeth AUDREY JOAN D. MCFADDIN Sumter’s BIGGEST Best Of Ever. Garrett; two special nieces, RIDGEWAY — Audrey Joan Whitney and Courtney; three Dennis McFaddin, 83, passed special nephews, NyQwan away on Saturday, Jan. 12, and Jason Garrett, and Shy- 2019, at the home of her reek Heyward; and a host of daughter in other relatives and friends, all Ridgeway. Her of whom will treasure his constant com- memory and miss him dearly. panion, Charlie, He was preceded in death her little dog, by a son, Jeremy Garrett Jr.; was at her side. and a daughter, Destiny Gar- Born on July rett. MCFADDIN 15, 1935, she was Public viewing will be held a native of Sum- from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s ter. She graduated from Ed- Mortuary. munds High School. She Mr. Garrett will be placed in worked in retail throughout the church at noon on Thurs- her life, but she was most de- day for viewing until the hour fined by her passion for ani- of service. mals, which was reflective of Funeral services will be her empathy and kindness. held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Joan is survived by her chil- Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- dren, Kevin D. McFaddin (Jea- ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, nette), George M. McFaddin SC 29150 with District Elder Jr. and Emily Susan McFad- Harold Young officiating and din; grandchildren and great- Bishop David A. Smith, eulo- grandchildren; and her sister, gist. Interment will follow at Carolyn Riles. Heaven’s Gate Cemetery. 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In Loving Memory of 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs LIS PENDENS within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure Annie Bell Davis experience. Home nights and week- SUMMONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the appointment of Guardian or AND NOTICE Tindal "Mother" ends. Also hiring diesel mechanics. Guardians ad Litem for said 09/13/26 - 01/16/09 REAL an action has been or will be Call 843-621-0943 or 843-659-8254 commenced in this Court upon Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ALL Mother, It's been 10 years ago today. ESTATE complaint of the above-named UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH ANY We love you, but God loved you Part-time/Full-Time Cashier open- Plaintiff against the above-named AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN best. You are always in our hearts. ing & Stock Person opening at busy Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a that Kelley Woody, P.O. Box 6432, THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) HEREIN; ALSO ANY PERSONS Love Your Children: Dorothy, Mae, liquor store. Submit application at Land & Lots certain mortgage of real estate given Eula, Bessie, Leroy, Redell, Maxine, 1220 Alice Drive Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. by Henry Spain and Lilly Mae Spain 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY for Sale Attorney for any unknown Micheal, & Your Baby Lana & to Mortgage Electronic Registration SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES Defendants who are, or may be, in OF AMERICA, BEING A CLASS Grandchildren Systems, Inc. as nominee for 78 acres: cut over hunting land Hwy Community Resource Mortgage Inc. the Military Service of the United DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND 2 PT or 1 FT CDL driver, with clean States of America and as such are 378. On 1 mile road. Sumter, SC dated July 21, 2005 and recorded on ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR driving record to switch trailers in July 29, 2005 in Book 990 at Page entitled to the benefits of the PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY yard or move freight within Sumter, $125,000. Call Bobby Sisson 1526, in the Sumter County Registry Servicemember's Civil Relief Act aka BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS BUSINESS Mon-Fri. 7-5 Call 803-938-2708 lv. 803-464-2730 (hereinafter, "Mortgage"). Thereafter, Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act RICHARD ROE; msg. the Mortgage was transferred to the of 1940, and any amendments SERVICES TRANSPORTATION Plaintiff herein by assignment thereto, to represent and protect the YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Dump Truck Drivers - Full time or and/or corporate merger. interest of said Defendants, and required to answer the part time Must be mature with clean Complaint in the above action, a The premises covered and affected AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED copy which is herewith served upon Financial driving record. Must be able to work Service by the said Mortgage and by the That a copy of this Order shall be you, and to serve a copy of your independently and have working foreclosure thereof were, at the time forth with served upon said Answer upon the undersigned at knowledge about dump trucks. Apply of the making thereof and at the time Defendants by publication in The their offices, PO Box 4216, Columbia, Item, a newspaper of general in person with 10 year driving record at Autos For Sale of the filing of this notice, more South Carolina 29240, within thirty 495 Myrtle Beach Highway, Sumter, particularly described in the said circulation published in the County (30) days after service upon you, SC. Starts at $18.41 hr. Approx 40 hrs Mortgage and are more commonly of Sumter, State of South Carolina, exclusive of the day of such service, once a week for three (3) consecutive per week. 1995 Bonneville! described as: and, if you fail to answer the 132k miles $900. weeks, together with the Summons Complaint within the time aforesaid, and Notice of Filing of Complaint in 803-773-7906 That certain piece, parcel or lot of judgment by default will be rendered Nesbitt Transportation is now land, situate, lying and being in the the above entitled action. against you for relief demanded in hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be County of Sumter, State of South the Complaint. 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs Carolina, designated as Lot 21 on a Brock & Scott, PLLC experience. Home nights and week- Miscellaneous certain plat of Goldbold Subdivision, 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 NOTICE ends. Also hiring diesel mechanics. Section 1, by John M. Mahon dated Columbia, SC 29210 Phone 844-856-6646 Call 843-621-0943 or 843-659-8254 November 17, 1970, and recorded in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Office of the Clerk of Court for Fax 803-454-3451 the original Complaint in this action Sumter County in Plat Book Z-35, Attorneys for Plaintiff was filed in the office of the Clerk of Help Wanted Page 246, and according to said plat ORDER APPOINTING Court for Sumter County on Part-Time being bounded as follows: On the 12/14/2018. Northeast by Lot 33 on said plat and GUARDIAN AD LITEM measuring thereon 139.6 feet; on the NOTICE OF Busy tax office needs honest, dependa- Southeast by Lot designated 'Young" ble, neat, clerical person that can on said plat and measuring thereon PENDENCY State of South Carolina OF ACTION multi-task (seasonal). Job duties in- 250 feet; on the Southwest by the Old County of Sumter clude answering the phone, making tax Camden Road and measuring appointments, filing, & other duties as thereon 114.6 feet on the West by the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT intersection of the Old Camden Road IN THE COURT an action has been commenced and needed. Hours may include weekends. OF COMMON PLEAS is now pending or is about to be Please send your resume with 3 and Edwards Street and measuring thereon 25 feet; and on the C/A NO. commenced in the Circuit Court references to Box 489 c//o The Item, Northwest by Edwards Street and 2018-CP-43-02223 upon the complaint of the above PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 measuring thereon 25 feet; and on named Plaintiff against the above TAXES TAXES Refurbished batteries as low as named Defendant for the purpose of the Northwest by Edwards Street South Carolina State Housing FREE FREE ESTIMATES $45. Golf cart batteries $65. foreclosing a certain mortgage of Camp Bob Cooper, located 12 and measuring thereon 225 feet be Finance and Development Authority, Taxes made simple! Bring your real estate heretofore given by to miles Southeast of Summerton, SC Auto Electric Co. all of said measurements a little Plaintiff Mary Rembert and Julia A. Gaymon last check stub and get your 102 Blvd Rd. 803-773-4381 more or less. vs. on Lake Marion, is now hiring for P/T bearing date of November 9, 1994 free estimate. Bring your W2 The Personal Representative, if any, Food Service Workers, 28 hours per and recorded November 9, 1994 in form and you will be ready to Said lot of land is a portion of the whose name is unknown, of the week, shifts vary, some weekends. Mortgage Book in Book 612 at Page land conveyed to Edward S. Estate of Mary Jenkins Rembert aka go. Please call for an appoint- Must have a valid ID, reliable LEGAL 1526 in the Register of Mesne Goldbold by Esther G. Rembert, et Mary Rembert; Julia A. Gaymon, ment with the tax man, Wayne Conveyances/Register of transportation, & be able to pass a al, by their deed dated December 19, Individually and as heir to the Greene. You have tried the rest, Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter background check. Please call NOTICES 1946, and recorded in said Office in Estate of Mary Jenkins Rembert aka now come to the best for less! County, in the original principal sum 803-478-2105. Clemson University is Deed Book N-6, Page 162. Mary Rembert, and any other of $36050.00 that , and that the GATES FINANCE & Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Mary an Equal Opportunity Employer premises effected by said mortgage TAX SERVICE, INC. Summons & This being the same property Jenkins Rembert aka Mary Rembert, and by the foreclosure thereof are 803-774-7600 conveyed to Lilly Mae Jenkins Deceased, their heirs, Personal Notice situated in the County of Sumter, herein by Deed of E.S. Godbold Representatives, Administrators, State of South Carolina, and is Trucking dated February 9, 1977 and recorded Successors and Assigns, and all Home Opportunities SUMMONS described as follows: Improvements February 10, 1977 in Book X-10 at other persons entitled to claim AND NOTICES Page 381 in the Office of the Register through them; all unknown persons All that piece, parcel or lot of land (Non-Jury) of Deeds for Sumter County, South with any right, title or interest in the Local Contract Drivers needed in with improvements thereon located Carolina. real estate described herein; also any H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel in the City and County of Sumter, Sumter. Jumpstart/fuel deliveries/tire persons who may be in the military paint roofs gutters drywall blown FORECLOSURE State of South Carolina being changes. Vehicle required, no experi- service of the United States of ceilings ect. 773-9904 OF REAL ESTATE TMS No. 086-09-01-008 designated as Lot No. 138 as shown ence necessary Call Amera at America, being a class designated as on a plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, 267-270-5225 MORTGAGE John Doe; and any unknown minors Property Address: RLS, dated October 27, 1994 and or persons under a disability being a Roofing 7850 Edwards Street, recorded in Plat Book 94 at Page IN THE COURT class designated as Richard Roe and Medical Help 1467 in the Office of the RMC for OF COMMON PLEAS Rembert, SC 29128 JPMorgan Chase Bank NA successor Wanted Sumter County. Said lot having the C/A NO.: in interest to First National Bank of Robert's Metal Roofing following boundaries and NOTICE OF Chicago, 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing 2018-CP-43-02067 measurements according to the FILING COMPLAINT Defendants. avail. Expert installation. Long list of Pediatric office with FT opening for aforementioned plat; to wit: On the satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. receptionist, Req.EHR / Computer STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA North by lots No. 113 & 114 whereon COUNTY OF SUMTER TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE It appearing to the satisfaction of the exp., & good communication skills. NAMED: Court, upon reading the Motion for it measures 60.96 feet; on the East by Bring in or mail resume with salary the Appointment of Kelley Y. Woody Lot No. 137 whereon it measures Tree Service The Bank of New York Mellon as 149.8 feet; on the South by Loring requirements to: 380 W. Wesmark Trustee for CWABS, Inc. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE as Guardian ad Litem for all Blvd. Bldg. B, Sumter, SC 29150 that the original Complaint, Cover unknown persons and persons who Drive whereon it measures 60.66 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series feet; and on the West by Lot No. Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, 2005-11, Sheet for Civil Actions and may be in the military service of the Certificate of Exemption from ADR United States of America (which are 138-A whereon it measures 149.46 stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, Plaintiff, feet. v. in the above entitled action was filed constituted as a class designated as 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. in the Office of the Clerk of Court for "John Doe") and any unknown minors Henry Spain; Any heirs-at-law or This being the sane property Sumter County on November 13, and persons who may be under a devisees of Lilly Mae Spain a/k/a conveyed to the mortgagors herein A Notch Above Tree Care Full RENTALS 2018. A Notice of Foreclosure disability (which are constituted as a Lilly Mae Jenkins, deceased, their by deed of James W. Griffith and quality service low rates, lic./ins., free Intervention was also filed in the class designated as "Richard Roe"), it heirs, Personal Representatives, Sally G. Griffith recorded November est BBB accredited 983-9721 Clerk of Court's Office. is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule Administrators, Successors and 9, 1994 in Volume 612 at Page 1521 in 17, SCRCP, Kelley Y. Woody is Assigns, and all other persons or the Office of the RMC.. Newman's Tree Service Tree Unfurnished entities entitled to claim through ORDER APPOINTING appointed Guardian ad Litem on Apartments GUARDIAN AD LITEM behalf of all unknown persons and removal, trimming, topping, view them; all unknown persons or TMS # 249-02-05-034 enhancement pruning, bobcat entities with any right, title, estate, AND APPOINTMENT persons who may be in the military work stump grinding, Lic & interest in or lien upon the real OF ATTORNEY service of the United States of insured. Call 803-316-0128 Senior Living estate described in the complaint America (constituted as a class and Physical Address: Apartments herein; also any persons who may be It appearing to the satisfaction of the designated as "John Doe"), all 439 Loring Dr., Sumter for those 62+ in the military service of the United Court, upon reading the filed unknown minors or persons under a Petition for Appointment of Kelley disability (constituted as a class and (Rent based on income) States of America, being a class Crawford & Von Keller, LLC. Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad designated as "Richard Roe"), all of PO Box 4216 PETS & Shiloh-Randolph Manor designated as Richard Roe; and any unknown minors, incompetent or Litem for unknown minors, and which have or may claim to have 1640 St. Julian Place (29204) ANIMALS 125 W. Bartlette. imprisoned person, or persons under persons who may be under a some interest in the property that is Columbia, SC 29204 775-0575 a disability being a class designated disability, and it appearing that the subject of this action, commonly Phone: 803-790-2626 Studio/1 Bedroom as John Doe; Kay Loretta Murphy; Kelley Woody, Esquire has known as 439 Loring Dr., Sumter, Email: [email protected] apartments available William Gene Jenkins; Gloria Faye consented to said appointment. that Kelley Y. Woody is empowered Attorneys for Plaintiff and directed to appear on behalf of Dogs EHO Skinner; Charlene Evette Pringle; Clementina Renee Dinkins; SC Housing Corp.; Bullhead German Shepherd Puppies for HUNTINGTON PLACE Investments, LLC; Palisades APARTMENTS Collection, LLC; Safe Federal Credit sale. 1 blk & tan, 1 White all females. Union; Republic Finance, LLC a/k/a $300 each. Call 803-468-8611 RENTS FROM $675 PER MO. Republic Finance, 1 Month Free with a Defendant(s). 13 month lease. (2 bedroom only) TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: LEASING OFFICE LOCATED AT YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED MERCHANDISE and required to appear and defend ASHTON MILL by answering the Complaint in this APARTMENT HOMES action, a copy of which is hereby 595 ASHTON MILL DRIVE For Sale served upon you, and to serve a copy 803-773-3600 of your Answer on the subscribers at or Trade their offices at 3800 Fernandina OFFICE HOURS: Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, For Sale: Bed cover, fits Toyota MON-FRI 9-5 within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day Tacoma/4dr short bed, like new Thompson Industrial Services of such service; except that the condition. $100 call 570-793-6572 United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer DIGNITY after the service hereof, exclusive of is Hiring the Great! the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will VILLAGE be rendered against you for the Hiring for Technicians and Operators with CDL. APARTMENTS relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN If you have the talent, come join our team will be taking YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO applications for our MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN and be good… be safe…and be YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON waiting list, you must be WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) Thompson Industrial Services great! RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS 62 and older and meet UNDER SOME LEGAL our income eligibility DISABILITY: Apply online:

requirements. YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the www. thompsonindustrialservices.com Our ofﬁ ce is open appointment of a guardian ad litem EOE within thirty (30) days after the Monday thru Friday service of this Summons and Notice 8:00am - 5:00pm. upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for 11 N. Blanding Street Plaintiff.

Sumter, SC 29150 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order 775-9611 of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this THE SUMTER ITEM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 | C1

Call Rhonda Barrick at: (803) 774-1264 | E-mail: [email protected] Chinese chicken salad is enticing BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN With its juicy oranges, tender chicken and a crunchy topping, Chinese chicken salad offers an enticing variety of tastes and textures. But many versions seem to have lost their way, weighted down with gloppy sauces, lackluster chicken, sugary canned orange segments and watery greens. We saw the potential to recast this salad in a healthier role by incorporating wholesome ingredients. To start, we traded canned oranges for fresh oranges rich in vitamin C and fiber. We cut out segments to top our salad and used the remaining juice as the basis for a bright vinaigrette, which we enlivened with 3 tablespoons of fresh ginger, a pop of Asian chile-garlic sauce and just a touch of honey for sweetness. We used some of this flavorful liquid to simmer our chicken breasts, then we shredded the meat and returned it to the pan to soak up the rich, bright flavors. For the salad’s base, we re- placed the usual lettuce with nutrient-packed napa cabbage, red bell peppers, cilantro and scallions. For crunch, we passed on sodium-laden fried chow mein noodles and added a much healthier handful of unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts. You can substitute one clove of minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of cay- enne pepper for the Asian chili- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS garlic sauce. Chinese Chicken Salad has a variety of flavors and a bright vinaigrette with honey for sweetness.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD 1 small head napa cabbage, cored and (juice should measure 6 tablespoons). Transfer chicken to plate and let cool sliced thin Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, slightly. Using two forks, shred chicken Servings: 6 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chile-garlic sauce and honey into or- into bite-size pieces. Off heat, return Start to finish: 1 hour cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks ange juice in large bowl; transfer 1/2 shredded chicken and any accumulated 3 oranges 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves cup orange juice mixture to 12-inch juices into skillet and let sit for 10 min- 1/3 cup rice vinegar 6 scallions, sliced thin skillet. Whisking constantly, slowly driz- utes. 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, zle canola oil and sesame oil into re- Add cabbage, bell peppers, cilantro 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger chopped maining orange mixture in bowl; set and scallions to vinaigrette in bowl, and 1 tablespoon Asian chile-garlic sauce aside. toss to combine. Transfer to serving plat- 1 tablespoon honey Cut away peel and pith from oranges. Bring orange juice mixture in skillet ter and top with shredded chicken, or- 3 tablespoons expeller-pressed canola oil Holding fruit over large bowl, use par- to boil over medium-high heat. Add ange segments and peanuts. Serve. 2 teaspoons expeller-pressed toasted ing knife to slice between membranes chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, Nutrition information per serving: 326 calories; 150 sesame oil to release segments; transfer segments cover, and simmer until meat registers calories from fat; 17 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans 1 pound organic boneless, skinless chicken to second bowl and set aside. Squeeze 160 F, 10 to 15 minutes, flipping half- fats); 55 mg cholesterol; 383 mg sodium; 21 g carbo- breasts, trimmed of all visible fat juice from membrane into first bowl way through cooking. hydrate; 5 g fiber; 14 g sugar; 23 g protein. Lettuce wraps are the perfect low-carb vehicle for chicken BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN Lettuce wraps are the per- ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS fect low-carb vehicle for deli- Servings: 4 neath lid and let rice sit for 10 cious fillings. We wanted a Start to finish: 1 hour, 20 min- minutes. light but flavor-packed filling utes Mash chicken in bowl with and knew an Asian-inspired flavor profile was the way to 1 cup short-grain brown rice, back of wooden spoon until go. rinsed smooth and no strand-like piec- Chicken lettuce wraps are 1 1/2 cups water es of meat remain. Heat oil in most often made with 1 pound ground chicken 12-inch nonstick skillet over me- ground or chopped chicken 1 tablespoon canola oil dium heat until shimmering. thighs. 1 Thai or jalapeno chile, Add ground chicken, chile and To lighten up our wraps, stemmed, seeded, and lime zest and cook, breaking up we turned to a combo of minced meat with spoon, until no longer nutty, fiber-rich brown rice 2 teaspoons grated lime zest pink, about 5 minutes. and store-bought lean plus 1 tablespoon juice Whisk lime juice, fish sauce ground chicken. Easy to 2 tablespoons fish sauce and cornstarch together, then make, we seasoned the chick- 1 teaspoon cornstarch add to skillet and cook, stirring en filling with minced jalape- 1/4cup chopped fresh basil constantly, until sauce has thick- no, fish sauce and lime zest 3 scallions, sliced thin ened, about 45 seconds. Off and juice. 1/4cup unsalted dry roasted heat, stir in basil, scallions and The bold flavors and sim- peanuts, chopped peanuts. Gently fluff rice with ple ingredient list made this 12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves fork. Divide chicken filling and dish an easy weeknight din- rice evenly among lettuce leaves ner. Be sure to use ground Bring rice and water to sim- and serve. chicken, not ground chick- mer in medium saucepan. Re- Nutrition information per serving: 318 en breast (also labeled 99 duce heat to low, cover and cook calories; 159 calories from fat; 18 g fat (4 percent fat free) in this reci- until rice is tender and water is g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 98 mg cho- pe. To make this dish spici- absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Off lesterol; 782 mg sodium; 17 g carbohy- drate; 3 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 25 g protein. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS er, add the seeds from the heat, lay clean dish towel under- Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavor-packed, low-carb meal option. chile. C2 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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BY KEVIN McDONOUGH Family” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG)* We never really leave high Tragedy distracts Spencer on school. At least on television. “All American” (9 p.m., CW, TV- From “The Many Loves of 14) * Will’s ex resurfaces on Dobie Gillis” to “Room 222,” “Single Parents” (9:30 p.m., ABC, “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “My So- TV-PG) * Weapons of mass de- Called Life,” “Dawson’s Creek,” struction on “FBI” (10 p.m., “Freaks and Geeks” and “River- CBS, r, TV-14). dale”(8 p.m., CW, TV-14), the lives of teenagers, their joys and angst, peer pressure and CULT CHOICE budding sexuality have offered Showtime anticipates spring fodder for TV comedies, dra- with two Kevin Costner base- mas and melodramas. ball favorites, “Bull Durham” (8 And it’s not just American p.m.) and “Field of Dreams” (10 high school madness. Two de- p.m.). cades ago, J.K. Rowling mined fantasies about a private academy to create the “Harry Pot- LATE NIGHT ter” franchise. Keegan-Michael Key is Which brings us to the new booked on “The Daily Show With Syfy series “Deadly Class” (10 Trevor Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy p.m., TV-MA). It’s basically Central) * Jake Gyllenhaal, about an academy to train as- Pete Holmes and Rebecca Tra- sassins, a Hogwarts for psy- ister are booked on “The Late chotic killers. Show With Stephen Colbert” Based on a comic book/ ALLEN FRASER / SYFY (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fal- graphic novel series of the From left, Taylor Hickson stars as Petra, Jack Gillett as Lex and Benjamin Wadsworth as Marcus in the “Rea- lon welcomes Don Cheadle same name, “Deadly” projects gan Youth” premiere episode of “Deadly Class,” airing at 10 p.m. today on Syfy. and Rita Ora on “The Tonight the pretentious, curdled, ar- Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Jane rested-adolescent humorless- The best thing about “Dead- 14) quells a crisis in the Nut- SERIES NOTES Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Stephan ness all too common to that lit- ly Class” is its soundtrack. The meg State. Leonard struggles with re- James and Sharon Van Etten erary genre. comic and the series have in- • Foster’s frankness has a sponsibility on “The Big Bang appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” For reasons never really ex- spired a 150-song fantasy playl- price on “Chicago Fire” (9 p.m., Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Jim Gaffi- plained or justified, the action ist on Spotify, featuring every- NBC, TV-14). * Murray offers distractions gan, Frankie Shaw, A Boogie takes place in the 1980s. We thing from Public Enemy to X • Floki finds something spe- on “The Goldbergs” (8 p.m., Wit Da Hoodie and Jason Mc- meet the thoroughly miserable and Gary Neuman, The Cure cial on “Vikings” (9 p.m., Histo- ABC, TV-PG) * A declaration Gerr visit “Late Night With Seth Marcus (Benjamin Wad- and The Specials. Feel free to ry, TV-14). of independence on “Young Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * sworth) in a cartoon flashback. dim the lights, lock yourself in • A lawyer’s death has politi- Sheldon” (8:30 p.m., CBS, r, TV- Cobie Smulders and Joel Kim He’s trudging behind his bick- your room and brood for days! cal repercussions on “Chicago PG) * Not-so-friendly wagers Booster appear on “The Late ering parents when a suicidal “Deadly Class” takes a few P. D.” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14). on “Schooled” (8:30 p.m., ABC, Late Show With James Corden” homeless person throws her- “Mr. Robot”-like stabs at anti- • “The Dictator’s Playbook” (10 TV-PG) * A missing tape exon- (12:35 a.m., CBS). self off San Francisco’s Coit corporate conspiracy, but it’s p.m., PBS, TV-14, check local erates an imprisoned Marine Tower, killing them instantly, basically just teen confusion listings) profiles Saddam Hus- on “NCIS” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV- Copyright 2019 leaving him to abusive foster corralled into homicidal rage. sein. 14) * Pedal pushers on “Modern United Feature Syndicate parents and homelessness. Its message seems to be, “Don’t Wanted by the San Francisco just sit around feeling sorry for police for torching his orphan- yourself; go out and kill some- age, Marcus is recruited by body!” Master Lin (Benedict Wong), At the risk of sounding like the aphorism-spouting head- an old-fashioned fuddy-duddy, master of King’s Dominion, a “Deadly Class” would be decid- splatterpunk prep school. edly unhealthy if it weren’t so Just because students are dumb. being trained in the art of poi- • “Nature” (8 p.m., PBS, TV-G, 2018-19 son, swordplay, choke holds check local listings) explores and neck-breaking (by teach- the special relationship be- ers including Black Flag’s tween humans and horses that Henry Rollins!) doesn’t mean has evolved throughout civili- they’re not as insecure, con- zations. formist, mean and vulnerable • “In Pursuit With John Walsh” as the kids in “The Breakfast (10 p.m., ID, TV-14) debuts with Club.” profiles of two men wanted for While this is supposed to re- murdering their wives. flect some kind of 1980s coun- terculture, the cast of charac- ters resembles a grab bag from TONIGHT’S OTHER a costume shop: a wannabe HIGHLIGHTS gangster, a flamenco-inspired • Halstead breaks the rules Latina lovely, a brazen Billy on “Chicago Med” (8 p.m., NBC, Idol impersonator, a sub-Dolph TV-14). 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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Cooking the shrimp in the sauce for Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta helps infuse flavor into the shrimp. Shrimp for dinner? Try this Greek recipe

BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN to sauce and feta and baked, we were after a quick and GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP WITH TOMATOES AND FETA In the traditional Greek easy dish. We opted to cook dish called shrimp sagana- the shrimp right in the Servings: 4-6 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch skillet over me- ki, sweet, briny shrimp are sauce; adding the shrimp Start to finish: 45 minutes dium heat until shimmering. Add onion, bell pep- covered with a garlic- and raw to the sauce helped in- 1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per per and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cover, and cook, stirring herb-accented tomato sauce fuse them with the sauce’s pound), peeled and deveined occasionally, until vegetables release their liquid, 3 and topped with crumbles bright flavor. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil to 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stir- of creamy, salty feta cheese. And for even more flavor, 3 tablespoons ouzo ring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and vege- Restaurant versions, how- we first marinated the 5 garlic cloves, minced tables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in re- ever, can be a gamble. The shrimp with olive oil, ouzo, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest maining garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fra- shrimp can be tough and garlic and lemon zest while Salt and pepper grant, about 1 minute. rubbery, the tomato sauce we made the sauce. A gener- 1 small onion, chopped Stir in tomatoes and reserved juice, wine and re- can turn out dull or over- ous sprinkling of feta and 1 red or green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and maining 2 tablespoons ouzo. Bring to simmer and whelming, and the feta is chopped fresh dill over the chopped cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and often lackluster. We set out sauced shrimp finished our 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes sauce is slightly thickened (sauce should not be to develop a foolproof reci- recipe. 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained with 1/3 completely dry), 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in parsley, and pe for home cooks. The cooking time is for cup juice reserved season with salt and pepper to taste. Canned diced tomatoes extra-large shrimp (about 1/4 cup dry white wine Reduce heat to medium-low and add shrimp along with sauteed onion 21 to 25 per pound). If using 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley along with any accumulated juices; stir to coat and garlic provided the base smaller or larger shrimp, be 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 cups) and distribute evenly. Cover and cook, stirring oc- for the sauce. Dry white sure to adjust the cooking 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill casionally, until shrimp are opaque throughout, 6 wine added acidity, and time as needed. If you don’t to 9 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to main- ouzo, the slightly sweet an- have ouzo, you can substi- Toss shrimp in bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, 1 ta- tain bare simmer. Off heat, sprinkle with feta and ise-flavored Greek liqueur, tute an equal amount of blespoon ouzo, 1 teaspoon garlic, lemon zest, 1/4 dill and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. added welcome complexity. Pernod or 1 tablespoon teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside. Serve. While the shrimp are typi- vodka plus 1/8 teaspoon cally layered with the toma- anise seeds.

EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC Eggplant melts AND BASIL SAUCE Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour in your mouth Sauce: 1 cup water 1/3 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup packed brown sugar in this recipe 4 teaspoons grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon juice (2 limes) BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Eggplant shines in this dish, where its melt- Vegetables: in-your mouth consistency and ability to soak 7 tablespoons vegetable oil up a flavor-packed sauce are on full display. 12 garlic cloves, minced But its excess moisture can be a serious liabil- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger ity, leading many recipes to require time-con- 2 pounds eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch suming salting, draining and drying. pieces We wanted to use our Dutch oven to bring 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, this versatile vegetable to its full potential and cut into 1/4 inch pieces without all the extra work. By cutting the egg- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into rough THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Eggplant with Garlic and Basil Sauce uses a versatile vegetable with a Thai- plant into cubes and cooking it in two batch- 1/2 inch pieces style sauce. es, we found we could take advantage of the 4 scallions, sliced thin Dutch oven’s heat to drive away moisture and brown the eggplant at the same time. For the sauce: Whisk all ingredients To complement its earthy flavor, we also bottom of pan to loosen any push to sides. Add garlic mixture to together in bowl. added sweet red bell peppers to the pot, along browned bits, until tender, about 12 center and cook over medium-high For the vegetables: Combine 1 ta- with a generous dose of aromatic garlic and minutes; transfer to separate bowl. heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. ginger. A bold Thai-style sauce, flavored with blespoon oil, garlic and ginger in Repeat with remaining 3 table- Stir garlic mixture into vegetables. potent ingredients like fish sauce, brown bowl; set aside. Heat 3 tablespoons spoons oil, eggplant and bell pepper; Whisk sauce to recombine, then add sugar, lime and red pepper flakes, completed oil in Dutch oven over medium-high transfer to bowl. to pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until the dish. Basil and scallions added freshness heat until shimmering. Add half of Scrape away any remaining sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. and a pop of color. eggplant and half of bell peppers browned bits from now-empty pot. Off heat, stir in basil and scallions. Do not peel the eggplant; leaving the skin on and cook, stirring often and scraping Return cooked vegetables to pot and Serve. helps it hold together during cooking. Dress up your banana bread with nuts, spices or chocolate

BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN BANANA BREAD 2 bowls (1 medium, 1 large) ken down but still chunky. cool in pan for 15 minutes. One of the best ways to Whisk Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, Use oven mitts to carefully turn serve banana bread is with Servings: 10 Large fork or potato masher yogurt and vanilla to bowl with ba- loaf pan on its side and remove ba- toasted nuts. Toasting nuts Start to finish: 1 hour 15 min- Rubber spatula nanas, and whisk until combined. nana bread from pan. Let banana in the oven makes them taste utes, plus cooling time Toothpick Add flour mixture, and use rub- bread cool on cooling rack for at better. Oven mitts ber spatula to gently stir until just least 1 hour. Transfer to cutting Spread the nuts out on a Vegetable oil spray Cooling rack combined and no dry flour is visi- board, slice, and serve. rimmed baking sheet, and 2 cups all-purpose flour Cutting board ble. Do not overmix — batter heat the nuts in a 350 F oven 3/4 teaspoon baking soda Chef’s knife should look thick and chunky. Use Make it your way until you can smell them, 1/2 teaspoon salt rubber spatula to scrape batter Dress up banana bread with which takes about 5 minutes. 3 very ripe bananas (skins should Adjust oven rack to middle posi- into greased loaf pan, and smooth nuts, spices, citrus zest or choco- Once the nuts cool, chop and be speckled black) tion, and heat oven to 350 F. Spray top. late. stir them into the batter for 3/4 cup sugar bottom and sides of 8 1/2-by-4 Place loaf pan in oven. Bake until • Nutty Banana Bread any cake, cookie, muffin or 2 large eggs quick bread. 1/2-inch metal loaf pan with vege- banana bread is golden brown and Stir 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, table oil spray. toothpick inserted in center comes chopped, into batter along with Follow this recipe with melted and cooled your kids. In medium bowl, whisk together out clean, about 55 minutes. flour mixture. 1/4 cup plain yogurt flour, baking soda and salt. Use oven mitts to remove ba- • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Peel bananas and place in large nana bread from oven (ask an Stir 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Gather Cooking Equipment bowl. Use large fork or potato adult for help). Place loaf pan on into batter along with flour mix- 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch metal loaf pan masher to mash bananas until bro- cooling rack, and let banana bread ture.