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DOUGLAS MATHIS • 1952 - 2018 Mathis was father, uncle to more than his own family

PHOTOS BY CHRIS MOORE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM Douglas Mathis’ casket is seen at Grace Baptist Church on Saturday during his funeral. Mathis died Jan. 10 at 65 and was remembered for his dedicated service to Sumter Fire De- partment and the Sumter community. He served as fire chief from 1999 to 2002 and retired a second time from the department in 2014 after decades of service.

Debbie Quinn According to Mathis’ wife, Debbie, Former Sumter fire Mathis, wife of the former fire chief was a well-re- Douglas Mathis, spected mentor to many people inside chief remembered for receives a flag in the department and out. People regu- his honor during larly referred to him using family ti- passion, friendship his funeral on Sat- tles such as Father and Uncle, she urday afternoon at said. A longtime supporter of Sumter Grace Baptist If you were lucky to get a hug from Fire Department and the Sumter com- Church. him, you know he loved you, she said. munity, Douglas Mathis, former fire During the funeral service on Satur- chief, is remembered as a mentor to day, Debbie listened to numerous sto- the men and women of ries about how her husband helped the fire service and any- others in the community. one else who crossed his “I could have listened to all of those path. stories,” she said. Mathis died on Jan. 10 Doug’s guiding nature was strong at the age of 65 after bat- within the fire department as well as tling with chronic illness- at home. MATHIS es. Throughout his career, Mathis time in 2014. “He supported me in everything I He joined the fire de- worked his way up the ladder, serv- For his contributions to the fire de- did,” Debbie said. partment in 1972 after earning an as- ing the community on multiple lev- partment and Sumter community, Mathis is survived by his wife; son, sociate degree in fire science and els before serving as fire chief from Mathis was a two-time recipient of the Stephen; and dog, Bogey. criminal justice from Central Carolina 1999 to 2002. He rejoined the depart- American Legion Certificate Accom- Technical College. ment in 2002 before retiring a second modation Firefighter of the Year. SEE MATHIS, PAGE A6

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COLUMBIA (AP) — The identities of companies that ‘If South Carolina sell execution drugs to South Carolina would be protected is going to have a under a bill proposed by a state lawmaker on Tuesday. death penalty, then Spartanburg Rep. Eddie Tallon told The Associated Press that the bill he's filing we need to have a will make drug suppliers part of the execution team, way to carry it out.’ so that just like employees in the death chamber who REP. EDDIE TALLON, carry out the sentence, the R-SPARTANBURG companies' identities will be shielded by state law. Public pressure has made pharmaceutical companies Corrections Director Bryan reluctant to sell drugs know- Stirling has warned repeat- ing they'll be used to end edly in legislative testimony lives, not save them. Nearly a that the state can't obtain the dozen states have passed drugs it needs without such laws providing secrecy. secrecy for sup- Gov. Henry McMaster pliers in re- made the same point last sponse. year after the state Supreme "If South Court scheduled a Dec. 1 exe- Carolina is cution for 52-year-old Bobby going to have Wayne Stone, who is on the death pen- STONE death row for killing Sumter alty, then we County Sheriff's Department need to have a deputy Sgt. Charlie Kubala. way to carry it out," Tallon Kubala was killed when he told the AP. was shot twice while check- Lawmakers have been ing on a suspicious person at looking for ways to carry out a Sumter home in February executions since the state's 1996. Stone didn't deny shoot- supply of lethal injection ing the officer but said his drugs expired in 2013. The gun went off accidentally state has not conducted any when both were in the same executions since 2011, in part area. because the drugs have not McMaster said the state been available. couldn't carry out the execu- Another possibility is em- tion due to a lack of lethal powering the state to electro- injection drugs, and called MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM cute inmates when the drugs on lawmakers to shield their Lula King, Fran Broadway, Larry Bock and Paula Martin train on tax preparation software at the His- aren't available. Currently, identities so that executions toric Lincoln Center on Tuesday. The group is part of the Sumter AARP Tax-Aide Foundation which inmates can only be electro- could resume. cuted if they request that "It's their decision on will be providing free tax assistance and preparation Feb. 5 through April 17 at the center (former method. South Carolina last whether or not we have the home of the Shepherd Center), 26 Council St. There is no fee, no age requirement, and AARP mem- used electrocution in 2008, to death penalty," Stirling told bership is not required. The Sumter Tax-Aide Center will operate on Mondays and Wednesdays (first put James Earl Reed to death the AP. "It's just my job to come, first served). Saturday, Feb. 17, will operate on an appointment-basis only. Appointments at for the 1996 killing of his ex- make sure we have ways to other times may be available. Call Lula King at (803) 316-0772 or email [email protected] with girlfriend's parents. carry it out." questions or for appointments.

LOCAL BRIEFS ceive medical attention. Taillon did not detail the extent or nature of the inmate's injuries. Memorial for Richardson FROM STAFF REPORTS This is the second reported fight between inmates at the Clarendon County institution Space heater burns house down; recently. 3 adults, 1 child displaced A 32-year-old man identified as Allen Je- set for Friday at Morris rome Capers was killed in a fight that injured A fire that destroyed a house this weekend eight other inmates on New Year's Eve. BY ADRIENNE SARVIS at 11 a.m. on Saturday at has displaced a family in south Sumter. Taillon said Tuesday's incident remains [email protected] Jerusalem Baptist Church The blaze began just after 3 a.m. on Sunday under investigation by SCDC police services. in Hartsville. on Perkins Avenue according to a Sumter Fire Memorial services for In lieu of flowers, memo- Department incident report. Sheriff’s office: AT&T customers Luns C. Richardson, presi- rial contributions can be Firefighters arrived to a fully involved fire, being targeted by phone scam dent emeri- sent to the Office of which is thought to have started in a space heat- tus of Morris Church Relations for the er, the report says. About $50,000 in damage was Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning College, will Luns C. Richardson En- estimated. Sumter residents about a phone scam. be held on dowed Scholarship. AT&T wireless customers are getting calls Friday and Visitation will be held Inmate stabbed in Turbeville from an automated system that shows up on Saturday in from 2 to 8 p.m. at 1214 Correctional Institution the caller ID as their own number. The au- Sumter and Club Court, Hartsville, tomated message claims to be from AT&T Hartsville, RICHARDSON from today through Fri- An inmate was stabbed during a fight in and states that the wireless account has respectively. day. Turbeville Correctional Institution on Tues- been flagged for security purposes and asks Richardson, 89, died on Richardson served as day afternoon, officials said. the person to enter the last 4 digits of the Saturday, Jan. 13, in his president of the Sumter The man was stabbed by another inmate primary account holder’s Social Security hometown of Hartsville. college for 43 years before during an "altercation," according to South number. Services for the former retiring in 2017. Carolina Department of Corrections Commu- AT&T has confirmed this is a scam. Do college president will be A more in-depth look nications Director Jeff Taillon. not answer if it is from your mobile num- held at 11 a.m. on Friday in back on Richardson's life He was taken out of the Level 2 institution ber. Under no circumstance should you give the Garrick-Boykin Human and his effect on the Sum- that houses adult male offenders mostly sen- such personal information to this automat- Development Center on the ter community will be tenced under the Youthful Offender Act to re- ed system; hang up immediately. Morris College campus and published on Sunday.

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These be- The more habitual a behavior is, the that is associated with emotional pro- your willpower will be drained. haviors are so in- more it is ingrained in us almost to the cessing that is responsible for translat- But experts say this isn’t a reason to grained that in order point where it never leaves. This makes ing a response into a positive or nega- give up. To change a habit, you must to change them, the it difficult for many of us who embark tive and determines whether a behav- find a way to create the same cue and brain must be pre- on resolutions to make better choices ior should be repeated. reward by using a different behavior. pared to face a tre- and exhibit positive behaviors. Wheth- This old brain is also responsible for Use the habit loop to establish new mendous battle. er it is losing weight, getting more behavior automation, so tasks that daily habits that will help you achieve Charles Duhigg, au- sleep or quitting smoking, the inten- once required energy to complete no the desired outcome. Establish goals thor of The Power of tion of creating a new you is exciting, longer need brainpower. This part of and milestones — break large goals Habit, explains that but a lot must happen in order for the the brain quickly realizes that a lack of into smaller ones; identify motivational Missy there are three com- new behavior to stick. And it isn’t as reward for behaviors is minimal, and factors — create a habit based off satis- Corrigan ponents that make up simple as a new habit being created in the old brain quickly overpowers the faction, not consequence; pick a goal- a habit loop: cue, be- 21 days. 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“When the audit report came out in and prevent a similar occurrence from June of last year, but the full board DISTRICT FROM PAGE A1 December 2016, then the board and the happening again. took no action at the time. Finance Committee discovered the fi- Finance Committee member and The additional purchasing policies who in turn advised the board.” nancial information that we had been local business owner Greg Thompson in the committee’s recommendation After a committee meeting Tuesday given was inaccurate and there were said he agreed with Byrd’s and Hil- include: at the district office, Finance Commit- not adequate procedures in place at ton’s analysis. • Conducting a procurement audit tee Chairman and board member the district level to report and keep up COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND every fiscal year; Johnny Hilton said the with the financial situation,” Hilton NEW PURCHASING PROCEDURES • Notifying school board members committee was never said. immediately by email when the need made aware of any finan- Of note, Hilton defeated Schultz, the At its monthly committee meeting arises for an emergency procurement. cial problems by the pre- incumbent board member for the Tuesday, the school board’s advisory Emergency procurements should also vious district administra- Area 4 seat, in the November 2014 gen- Finance Committee voted unanimous- only be made in the case of an actual tion under the guidance eral election. ly to recommend to the full board to emergency. of former Superintendent Committee member and board approve and publish a listing of addi- • Sole-source procurements should HILTON Frank Baker. Hilton said member William Byrd, a certified pub- tional purchasing procedures. The only occur rarely; and the committee and board lic accountant who owns and operates committee recommended those added • The procurement officer shall re- previously received quar- a local CPA firm, said a main issue procedures be included in the dis- port all sole-source, emergency pro- terly financial statements previously involved the lack of report- trict’s administrative rules to its pur- curements and minority business uti- from the district. With the ing by district staff of year-end accru- chasing policy. lization from the previous fiscal year addition of a short-term als or expenses incurred in one ac- The full board will receive the rec- — ending June 30 — in writing in financial consultant last counting period but not paid until a ommendation at its next meeting, open session of a board meeting no year and now a chief fi- future accounting period. which is scheduled for Monday night later than Sept. 30. SCHULTZ nancial officer in the dis- “The finance committee and the at the district office. The December 2016 procurement trict’s finance depart- board weren’t aware of year-end ac- The committee’s motion comes after audit was the first for the consolidated ment, the committee and board cur- cruals during the year because report- the district’s auditor noted various re- district, which was officially formed in rently receive monthly financial state- ing during the year was based on a lated findings in the district’s initial July 2011. After formation, the district ments. cash-based method of accounting,” procurement audit in December 2016. received a two-year grace period be- “The Finance Committee was given Byrd said. “Then, at the end of the Hilton said the intent of publishing fore a procurement audit was neces- the same information as the board year, the auditor comes in and books the recommendations is to alleviate sary, according to the state Depart- was given,” Hilton said. “The informa- all these year-end accruals that chang- the potential for misinterpretation of ment of Education. School districts tion that was in those financial state- es the picture entirely.” purchasing policies by district staff in are required to have the audit of pur- ments did not indicate there was any Both Hilton and Byrd said they are the future by having them document- chase processes at least once every issue with overspending.” pleased with the addition of new CFO ed somewhere. three years by state law. The procure- Hilton said the administration re- Chris Griner and the current adminis- As Finance Committee chairman, ment audit completed in December peatedly reassured the committee that tration with putting procedures in Hilton previously recommended the 2016 represented the three-year period the district’s finances were on track. place to monitor accruals regularly added procurement procedures in of 2013-16.

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— who knew Mathis for nearly Duggan said. MATHIS 30 years — said he met the for- Also known as a vehicle en- FROM PAGE A1 mer fire chief in 1990 when he thusiast, Mathis is said to have interviewed for a job at the de- been a supporter of local car He cared about his firefighters partment. clubs and the initiatives they and the fire department, Sumter Mathis had a heart for ser- represented. Fire Chief Karl Ford said. vice, he said. He took care of the Todd Touchberry, general Ford met Mathis in 1982, and firefighters like his family, he manager of Cut Rate Drugs, both men had the opportunity said. said Mathis was a member of to serve as fire chief while the He also had a special place in multiple car clubs and attended other worked at the department. his heart for volunteer firefight- numerous car shows every year. He loved to have a good time, ers, which make up about 80 He was always at the shows to Ford said. percent of the country’s fire de- buy a raffle ticket or help repair “We laughed hard, played partments, Duggan said. a vehicle, Touchberry said. hard and worked hard,” he said. Mathis understood that the Cut Rate will host a car show Mathis was very passionate volunteers did not have to an- in honor of Mathis in March about the fire service, he said. swer the call but served their 2019, he said, to raise money for CHRIS MOORE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM “He will be missed,” he said. community anyway, he said. Sumter SPCA. Douglas Mathis took his final ride through Headquarters Station Battalion chief Joey Duggan He was a man of his word, — Adrienne Sarvis on Saturday afternoon after his funeral at Grace Baptist Church.

ARSON the fire was under control 20 turn equipment and cloth- Department. Euten made bail on Tues- minutes after firefighters ar- ing provided to him by the Euten gave permission for day afternoon and is sched- FROM PAGE A1 rived at 3:54 p.m., according fire department, at the re- the fire department to re- uled to have a preliminary to an incident report from quest of Division Chief trieve the items from a rela- hearing on March 16. the residence uninhabitable. Sumter Fire Department. Brian Christmas and Bat- tive’s house though he said a He faces three to 25 years Though he was staying Euten is charged with sec- talion Chief Joey Duggan few things were destroyed in in prison if convicted of sec- with family before the fire, ond-degree arson because he — both with Sumter Fire the house fire. ond-degree arson. no one from Euten’s family willfully and maliciously lit attended his bond hearing at those matches — even if he Sumter-Lee Regional Deten- did not intend to start the tion Center. house fire — and subse- His mother was heartbro- quently destroyed a dwell- ken, said Investigator Randy ing, leaving his family home- Stewart with Sumter County less, Stewart said. Sheriff’s Office. Euten partially admitted to Euten lived in the home — causing the fire but claimed which was about 40 percent the fire was an accident engulfed when firefighters though he knowingly lit arrived — with his mother, those matches around flam- sister, his sister’s boyfriend NEED SPEED? mable items, Stewart said. and his sister’s 1-year-old He also attended the fire child, Stewart said. department’s Explorer pro- The baby’s room was the gram — which prepares first part of the house to teenagers for future careers catch fire, he said. in the fire service — for The fire spread to the about six months, he said. house after a couch in the He is not enrolled in yard caught fire while Euten school, Stewart said, though was throwing matches out- he would be in the 10th side, according to a news re- grade. He was expelled from lease from the sheriff’s of- Lakewood High School a few Get the Internet speed your fice. months ago, he said. A call about the fire was Aside from the $15,000 connected family needs. received about 3:40 p.m., and bond, Euten must also re- Even when the whole family is using multiple devices EXCEPTIONAL at the same time, FTC offers an uninterrupted EXCITING connection for all their streaming, gaming, scrolling, EXPERIENCED surfing and more with speeds up to a gigabit.

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COMMENTARY Constitutional ignorance — perhaps contempt illary Clinton 600,000, has one member in How about a few quota- placed impediments to that states, regardless of popula- blamed the Elec- the U.S. House of Represen- tions expressed by the tyranny. Two houses of Con- tion, have two senators. toral College for tatives and two members in Founders about democracy? gress pose one obstacle to Should we change represen- Hher stunning de- the U.S. Senate, which gives In Federalist Paper No. 10, majority rule. That is, 51 tation in the House of Rep- feat in the 2016 presidential the citizens of Wyoming James Madison wanted to senators can block the wish- resentatives to a system of election in her latest mem- three electoral votes, or one prevent rule by majority es of 435 representatives and proportional representation oirs, “What Happened?” electoral vote per 200,000 faction, saying, “Measures 49 senators. The president and eliminate the guarantee Some have people. California, our most are too often decided, not ac- can veto the wishes of 535 that each state gets at least claimed that populous state, has more cording to the rules of jus- members of Congress. It one representative? Cur- the Electoral than 39 million people and tice and the rights of the takes two-thirds of both rently, seven states with College is 55 electoral votes, or approx- minor party, but by the su- houses of Congress to over- populations of 1 million or one of the imately one vote per 715,000 perior force of an interested ride a presidential veto. To fewer have one representa- most danger- people. Comparatively, indi- and overbearing majority.” change the Constitution re- tive, thus giving them dis- ous institu- viduals in Wyoming have John Adams warned in a quires not a majority but a proportionate influence in tions in nearly four times the power letter, “Remember Democra- two-thirds vote of both hous- Congress. While we’re at it, American in the Electoral College as cy never lasts long. It soon es, and if an amendment is should we make all congres- Walter politics. Californians. wastes, exhausts and mur- approved, it requires ratifi- sional acts be majority rule? Williams Why? They Many people whine that ders itself. There never was cation by three-fourths of When we’re finished with say the Elec- using the Electoral College a Democracy. Yet, that did state legislatures. Finally, establishing majority rule in toral College instead of the popular vote not commit suicide.” Ed- the Electoral College is yet Congress, should we then system, as opposed to a sim- and majority rule is undem- mund Randolph said, “That another measure that move to change our court ple majority vote, distorts ocratic. I’d say that they are in tracing these evils to thwarts majority rule. It system, which requires una- the one-person, one-vote absolutely right. Not decid- their origin, every man had makes sure that the highly nimity in jury decisions, to principle of democracy be- ing who will be the presi- found it in the turbulence populated states — today, a simple majority rule? cause electoral votes are not dent by majority rule is not and follies of democracy.” mainly 12 on the East and My question is: Is it igno- distributed according to democracy. But the Found- Then-Chief Justice John West coasts — cannot run rance of or contempt for our population. ing Fathers went to great Marshall observed, “Be- roughshod over the rest of Constitution that fuels the To back up their claim, lengths to ensure that we tween a balanced republic the nation. That forces a movement to abolish the they point out that the Elec- were a republic and not a and a democracy, the differ- presidential candidate to Electoral College? toral College gives, for ex- democracy. In fact, the word ence is like that between take into consideration the ample, Wyoming citizens dis- democracy does not appear order and chaos.” wishes of the other 38 states. Walter E. Williams is a pro- proportionate weight in a in the Declaration of Inde- The Founders expressed Those Americans obsessed fessor of economics at George presidential election. Put an- pendence, the U.S. Constitu- contempt for the tyranny of with rule by popular majori- Mason University. other way, Wyoming, a state tion or any other of our majority rule, and through- ties might want to get rid of with a population of about founding documents. out our Constitution, they the U.S. Senate, where © 2018 CREATORS.COM

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COMMENTARY ‘Weakening’ libel laws is not the right tactic — for anyone Editor’s note: This column troversial “Russia dossier” “I consider [the book] a Trump’s personal lawyer has public officials — and later all was originally posted on Jan. compiled by Fusion and later work of fiction,” Trump told attacked the free press, and public figures — were granted 11 on the Newseum Institute’s published by BuzzFeed. reporters on Jan. 6 at a meet- we look forward to defending less protection against such website, www.newseuminsti- The laws that Trump wants ing at Camp David, Mary- our First Amendment rights comments). tute.org. to tinker with are rooted in a land. “The libel laws are very in court.” Clearly, Trump and his 1964 U.S. Supreme Court deci- weak in this country. If they Cohen relies, ironically, on legal representatives have BY GENE POLICINSKI sion, New York Times v. Sulli- were strong, it would be very the very standard in Sullivan plenty of means to counter van, which protects critics of helpful. You wouldn’t have that Trump would alter or re- virtually any allegation, in- aking it easier to public officials, even if their things like that happen where move: That the material in cluding Tweet storms, via sue people for offending speech contains you can say whatever comes the dossier was published sympathetic news outlets, and libel is not a good error — as did the newspaper to your head.” with knowledge that it was from the daily platform of the Midea — for our de- advertisement at the heart of Actually, the very point of false. White House briefing room. mocracy in general, and even that legal dispute. the First Amendment’s pro- As has been noted by many In other words, Trump can for President Trump and a Most certainly that deci- tection for free speech and a experts following Trump’s use the “Bully Pulpit” that is few of his personal lawyers, sion and others that followed free press is that we get to say multiple threats to change the White House — and, if in particular. it are not license to fabricate “whatever” comes into our libel law, it isn’t possible to you will, the “Bully Tweets” Trump has railed against and defame without concern. heads, with very few re- make changes with the stroke that he relies on so much. He existing legal protections, The Times v. Sullivan deci- straints, without fear of being of a presidential pen, or even shouldn’t try to silence the most recently following the sion stakes out conditions in prevented or punished by the an act of Congress. Libel laws news media for reporting publication of journalist Mi- which defamatory material is government. The Sullivan are state laws, so changes what the public needs to chael Wolff’s searing book not protected: Material dis- standard accepts inadvertent would have to take place in 51 know but instead encourage “Fire and Fury: Inside the seminated with “malicious error in the effort to inform sets of statutes (including journalists to report the Trump White House.” On intent”— that is, with the citizens on matters of public Washington, D.C.), through a claims on all sides, including Wednesday, Trump said he knowledge it is false — or interest. Supreme Court decision or his own. will take a “strong look” at with reckless disregard of In response to Cohen’s law- through constitutional chang- Trump needs to join in the the country’s libel laws be- whether it was false or not. suit, a spokesman for es. Neither is likely. “uninhibited, robust and cause they are a “sham and a But absent those circum- BuzzFeed said that “The dos- The best tactic in defending wide open” discussion that is disgrace and do not represent stances, the Court said, the sier is, and continues to be, Trump against the criticism in democracy’s lifeblood, rather American values and Ameri- need for a democracy to have the subject of active investi- Wolff’s book or the allegations than trying to silence others can fairness.” an “uninhibited, robust and gations by Congress and in- in the Fusion dossier may well in this ongoing national con- Just hours earlier, wide open” discussion on telligence agencies. It was be to use the power already in versation. Trump’s personal attorney matters of public interest re- presented to two successive the hands of Trump and his Michael Cohen sued quires that we accept that presidents and has been de- cohorts: The power public offi- Gene Policinski is president BuzzFeed Inc. and consulting those discussions likely will scribed in detail by news out- cials have to respond effective- and chief operating officer of firm Fusion GPS for defama- contain “vehement, caustic lets around the world. Its in- ly to negative and damaging the Newseum Institute. He can tion, claiming they had made and sometimes unpleasantly terest to the public is obvi- comments (which is so much be reached at gpolicinski@ unproven or erroneous alle- sharp attacks on government ous.” The spokesman added, more than that of non-celebri- newseum.org, or follow him gations about him in a con- and public officials.” “This is not the first time ties that in Times v. Sullivan on Twitter at @genefac.

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Practicality and common sense are If you would like to meet Pippey in kennel 30 or Sasha in kennel 17, call the volunteer coordinator at (803) Gathering information will help best put into play to avoid being 774-3232 or stop by Sumter Animal Control, 1240 Winkles Road. We have many other adoptable dogs as you determine what’s best for you. persuaded to get involved in well as animals who were found and are waiting for their owners to claim them. Check Sumter Animal Don’t let anyone persuade you into something you may regret later. Control on Facebook. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

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MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Wilson Hall’s Natalie Jackson rises above the confusion to put up a shot during the Lady Barons’ 35-28 loss to Florence Christian on Tuesday at Wilson Hall’s Nash Student Center. Lady Barons fall to Florence Christian 35-28 in defensive struggle BY DENNIS BRUNSON “Both teams played tremendous de- SCISA Region II-3A girls regular-sea- floor to try and take advantage to its [email protected] fense throughout the game tonight,” son title last season. FCS won the re- size advantage with one-on-one match- said Rector, whose team lost to the gion tournament title. ups inside. Points were in short supply in the Lady Eagles 35-28. “It was just great WH fell to 11-5 on the season and 1-1 “With the exception of (Lady Eagles varsity girls basketball game between defense by both teams.” in region play. Florence Christian re- center) Zoe (Cauthen), we felt like we Wilson Hall and Florence Christian In the boys game, Wilson Hall won mained undefeated at 10-0 overall and had the size advantage at every posi- School on Tuesday at Nash Student 52-31. 2-0 in region play. tion,” Rector said. “It didn’t really Center. And Lady Barons head coach It was the first meeting of the sea- Wilson Hall pulled out a new offense Glen Rector knew the reason why. son between the teams that shared the on Tuesday, one where it spread the SEE BARONS, PAGE B3

CLEMSON BASKETBALL Tigers still 0-and-forever in Chapel Hill North Carolina’s North Carolina holds off Clemson’s Kenny Williams (24) drives to second-half rally in 87-79 triumph the basket against Clem- BY AARON BEARD while playing with a stitched- son’s Aamir The Associated Press up cut on his nose suffered Simms (25) and shortly before halftime. Mark Donnal CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The win improved the Tar (5) during the Graduate transfer Cameron Heels to 59-0 all-time at home first half of the Johnson scored a season-high against Clemson, including Tar Heels’ 87-79 21 points to help No. 15 North 28-0 in the Smith Center. It’s victory over the Carolina hold off No. 20 Clem- the longest home winning Tigers in Cha- son 87-79 on Tuesday night, pre- streak against a single oppo- pel Hill, North serving its perfect all-time home nent in NCAA history. Carolina on record against the Tigers. Marcquise Reed scored 21 Tuesday. UNC Joel Berry II scored 14 of his points for the Tigers (15-3, 17 after halftime for the Tar 4-2), who made 15 of 16 shots improved to Heels (15-4, 4-2 Atlantic Coast out of halftime and thrice 59-0 all-time at Conference), who hung on de- closed within two points in home against spite seeing most of an 18- the final 10 minutes. Clemson. point lead erased by Clemson’s THE ASSOCIATED PRESS torrid second-half shooting. Luke Maye added 11 points SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3

PRO BASKETBALL PRO FOOTBALL NBA investigating Rockets-Clippers events Jags ‘threw a tantrum’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — The when Marrone started NBA is planning to speak with players from both the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers to determine the specifics of late- making changes game and postgame events in- volving the teams. BY MARK LONG NBA spokesman Tim Frank The Associated Press said Tuesday that the league would look into the matter. Tem- JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville’s lock- pers boiled over Monday night er room was abuzz late last season. Four guys late in the Clippers’ 113-102 victo- played table tennis while others crowded ry , to the point where several se- around a small table for dominoes. Two 80-inch curity guards were needed out- televisions were tuned to a sports highlight side the Houston locker room show, and music blared from one corner of the postgame. room. Citing anonymous NBA Doug Marrone, the team’s offensive line sources, ESPN reported several THE ASSOCIATED PRESS coach at the time, walked through and shook Rockets players headed toward Houston guard Eric Gordon, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clipper forward Blake his head. the Clippers’ locker room after- Griffin defends during the first half of their game on Monday in Los Angeles. “Can you believe this?” Marrone whispered. ward, seeking a confrontation, Many of the Houston players went to the LA locker room following the game. The Jaguars were in the middle of a nine- but were escorted away by secu- game losing streak that would ultimately rity before anything got physi- appeared to bump Houston coach anything, in the Clippers’ locker cost coach Gus Bradley his job. Marrone cal. Mike D’Antoni, and they ex- room. had watched from afar for two years, wit- There were late-game incidents changed words. Griffin and Hous- “We were where we were sup- nessing an atmosphere he felt was too as well in Chris Paul’s first game ton’s Trevor Ariza were later posed to be,” Griffin said. “We loose, too laid-back and too lenient amid in Los Angeles since he was trad- ejected after another incident. were in our locker room.” losing. ed to the Rockets this past sum- Postgame, neither team offered mer. Clippers star Blake Griffin specifics on what happened, if SEE NBA, PAGE B2 SEE JAGS, PAGE B2 B2 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

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Toronto 29 13 .690 4 20 Clemson, Tuesday. TV, RADIO Philadelphia 20 20 .500 12 16. Arizona State (14-3) did not play. Next: at New York 20 24 .455 14 Stanford, Wednesday. TODAY Brooklyn 16 28 .364 18 17. Auburn (16-1) did not play. Next: at Alabama, 7 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Wednesday. and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Southeast Division 18. Kentucky (14-3) did not play. Next: at South Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). W L Pct GB Carolina, Tuesday. 10 a.m. — NFL Football: Conference Championship Miami 25 18 .581 — 19. Seton Hall (15-3) did not play. Next: at Weekend Press Conferences (NFL NETWORK). Washington 25 19 .568 ½ Creighton, Wednesday. Noon — Figure Skating: European Championships Charlotte 17 25 .405 7½ 20. Clemson (15-2) did not play. Next: at No. 15 North from Moscow — Pairs Short Program Competition Atlanta 12 31 .279 13 Carolina, Tuesday. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Orlando 12 31 .279 13 21. Tennessee (12-4) did not play. Next: at Missouri, 1:30 p.m. — Figure Skating: European Wednesday. Championships from Moscow — Men’s Short Central Division 22. Ohio State (15-4) did not play. Next: at Program Competition (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). W L Pct GB Northwestern, Wednesday. 2 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Cleveland 26 17 .605 — 23. Michigan (16-4) beat Maryland 68-67. Next: at and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Indiana 24 20 .545 2½ Nebraska, Thursday. Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). Milwaukee 23 20 .535 3 24. TCU (13-4) did not play. Next: vs. Iowa State, 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: FA Cup Third- Detroit 22 20 .524 3½ Wednesday. Round Match — Norwich City vs. Chelsea (FOX Chicago 17 27 .386 9½ 25. Miami (13-4) lost to No. 5 Duke 83-75. Next: at SPORTS 1). N.C. State, Sunday. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Tulsa at Temple WESTERN CONFERENCE (ESPNEWS). WOMEN’S TOP 25 REULTS Jacksonville running back Leonard Four- 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Southwest Division WDXY-AM 1240). Monday nette (27) celebrates as he walks off the W L Pct GB 1. UConn (16-0) beat No. 9 Texas 75-71. Next: vs. 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Dayton at St. Houston 30 12 .714 — field following a 45-42 win over the Pitts- Joseph’s (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Tulsa, Thursday. San Antonio 29 16 .644 2½ 2. Louisville (19-0) did not play. Next: at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Villanova at New Orleans 22 20 .524 8 burgh Steelers in an AFC playoff game in Georgetown (FOX SPORTS 1). Thursday. Dallas 15 29 .341 16 3. Mississippi State (19-0) did not play. Next: at No. Pittsburgh on Sunday. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Arkansas at Florida Memphis 14 28 .333 16 (ESPN2). 6 Tennessee, Sunday. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Southern Methodist at Northwest Division 4. Baylor (15-1) did not play. Next: at Iowa State, Wichita State (ESPNU). W L Pct GB Wednesday. 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Washington at Charlotte 5. Notre Dame (16-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 6 JAGS FROM PAGE B1 Minnesota 29 16 .644 — (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Tennessee, Thursday. Oklahoma City 24 20 .545 4½ 6. Tennessee (16-1) did not play. Next: at No. 5 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Auburn at Alabama Portland 22 21 .512 6 (SEC NETWORK). Notre Dame, Thursday. So when Marrone was hired to re- Denver 22 21 .512 6 7. Oregon (17-2) did not play. Next: at No. 18 Oregon 7 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Utah 17 26 .395 11 and Women’s Second-Round Matches from State, Friday. place Bradley last January, high on Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). Pacific Division 8. Ohio State (16-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 19 his to-do list was to change the culture 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Bucknell at Loyola W L Pct GB Michigan, Tuesday. (Md.) (SPECTRUM 1250). 9. Texas (14-3) lost to No. 1 UConn 75-71. Next: at in Jacksonville. His success is one rea- Golden State 36 9 .800 — 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Montreal at Boston (NBC Texas Tech, Saturday L.A. Clippers 22 21 .512 13 son the Jaguars (12-6) are in the AFC SPORTS NETWORK). 10. South Carolina (14-3) did not play. Next: at Phoenix 16 28 .364 19½ 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Vanderbilt, Thursday. championship game against New Eng- L.A. Lakers 15 28 .349 20 Oklahoma City (ESPN). 11. Missouri (15-2) did not play. Next: at Mississippi, Sacramento 13 30 .302 22 land (14-3). 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Houston at Tulane Thursday. (ESPNEWS). MONDAY’S GAMES 12. Florida State (16-2) did not play. Next: at Wake The ping pong table was the first to 8 p.m. — Professional Golf: Asian Tour Singapore Forest, Thursday. Charlotte 118, Detroit 107 go. Dominoes followed. The locker Open First Round from Singapore (GOLF). 13. UCLA (13-4) did not play. Next: vs. No. 21 Philadelphia 117, Toronto 111 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: St. John’s at Xavier California, Friday. Milwaukee 104, Washington 95 room stalls were overhauled, too, with (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 14. Maryland (15-3) did not play. Next: at Indiana, Atlanta 102, San Antonio 99 Marrone mixing and matching posi- 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Seton Hall at Tuesday. New York 119, Brooklyn 104 Creighton (FOX SPORTS 1). 15. Duke (14-4) did not play. Next: at Virginia Tech, Chicago 119, Miami 111 tion groups and putting certain play- 9 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s Thursday. Memphis 123, L.A. Lakers 114 and Women’s Second-Round Matches from 16. Texas A&M (14-5) did not play. Next: at ers next to veteran leaders and/or Golden State 118, Cleveland 108 Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). Alabama, Thursday. Oklahoma City 95, Sacramento 88 NFL role models. 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Iowa State at Texas 17. West Virginia (15-3) did not play. Next: at No. 24 Indiana 109, Utah 94 Christian (ESPNU). Oklahoma State, Wednesday. “We definitely threw a tantrum,” L.A. Clippers 113, Houston 102 9 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Baylor at 18. Oregon State (13-4) did not play. Next: vs. No. 7 Pro Bowl defensive tackle Malik Jack- Iowa State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). TUESDAY’S GAMES Oregon, Friday. 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Tennessee at Missouri 19. Michigan (15-4) did not play. Next: at No. 8 Ohio son said. “Went in there and talked to Minnesota at Orlando, 7 p.m. (SEC NETWORK). State, Tuesday. New Orleans at Boston, 7:30 p.m. him about it. Definitely wasn’t happy. 10 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh at Anaheim (NBC 20. Iowa (15-3) did not play. Next: at Nebraska, Dallas at Denver, 9 p.m. SPORTS NETWORK). Tuesday. I learned just to be quiet, you know, Phoenix at Portland, 10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Nevada at San Jose 21. California (13-4) did not play. Next: at No. 13 and go with the flow. He’s been at it State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). TODAY’S GAMES UCLA, Friday. 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Denver at Los Angeles 22. Arizona State (13-5) did not play. Next: vs. Utah, Friday. longer than I have, and I’m just the Washington at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Clippers (ESPN). 23. Green Bay (15-2) beat IUPUI 60-34. Next: at Detroit at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. football player. He says do this and I 10:30 p.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Detoit, Thursday. New Orleans at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship First Round from 24. Oklahoma State (12-4) did not play. Next: vs. No. go do it. Just learn to follow him, and San Antonio at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). 17 West Virginia, Wednesday. Golden State at Chicago, 8 p.m. I’m glad I did.” 11 p.m. — College Basketball: Fresno State at San 25. Rutgers (17-3) did not play. Next: at Penn State, L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Diego State (ESPNU). Thursday. Marrone saved the most significant Miami at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. 3 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Australian Open Men’s New York at Memphis, 8 p.m. changes for the practice fields. and Women’s Second-Round Matches from Utah at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). Marrone, top executive Tom Cough- Denver at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. PRO TENNIS RESULTS lin and general manager Dave AUSTRALIAN OPEN THURSDAY’S GAMES Caldwell wanted a much tougher and PREP SCHEDULE Orlando at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Men’s Singles - First Round Philadelphia at Boston, 7 p.m. Dominic Thiem (5), Austria, def. Guido Pella, more physical team. They drafted TODAY Minnesota at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Argentina, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. bruising running back Leonard Four- Varsity and JV Basketball Indiana at Portland, 10 p.m. Denis Kudla, United States, def. Steve Johnson, South Florence at Sumter (Boys Only), 6 p.m. United States, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 7-6 (3), 6-2. nette and fiery left tackle Cam Robin- Sumter at South Florence (Girls Only), 6 p.m. Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, def. Vaclav Safranek, son to complement a defense that was Pinewood Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. NHL STANDINGS Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. Adrian Mannarino (26), France, def. Matteo significantly beefed up in free agency Junior Varsity Basketball EASTERN CONFERENCE Berrettini, Italy, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Hartsville at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def. Roberto Bautista- with the addition of All-Pro pass-rush- Creek Bridge at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Atlantic Division Agut (20), Spain, 6-1, 7-5, 7-5. er Calais Campbell, Pro Bowl corner- B Team Basketball GP W L OT Pts GF GA Maximilian Marterer, Germany, def. Cedrik-Marcel back A.J. Bouye and veteran safety Wilson Hall at Cardinal Newman, 5 p.m. Tampa Bay 44 31 10 3 65 161 112 Stebe, Germany, 6-0, 6-3, 6-4. Thomas Sumter at Trinity-Byrnes, 5 p.m. Boston 42 24 10 8 56 137 108 Tennys Sandgren, United States, def. Jeremy Barry Church. Toronto 45 25 17 3 53 146 131 Chardy, France, 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-2. They also designed an offseason Middle School Basketball Detroit 43 18 18 7 43 117 131 Stan Wawrinka (9), Switzerland, def. Richard Hillcrest at Mayeood, 5 p.m. Florida 43 18 19 6 42 122 141 Berankis, Lithuania, 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (2). program that was more grueling than Hannah-Pamplico at East Clarendon, 4:30 p.m. Montreal 44 18 20 6 42 115 138 Novak Djokovic (14), Serbia, def. Donald Young, most players had experienced. Mar- Ottawa 42 15 18 9 39 117 149 United States, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. THURSDAY Buffalo 44 11 24 9 31 99 151 Gael Monfils, France, def. Jaume Antoni Munar Clar, rone’s message was clear: Go hard or Spain, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-4. Junior Varsity Basketball Metropolitan Division go home. Crestwood at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Tim Smyczek, United States, def. Alexei Popyrin, Hemingway at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Australia, 6-3, 6-7 (14), 6-3, 6-3. “You remember guys in camp talk- Washington 45 28 14 3 59 140 127 Albert Ramos-Vinolas (21), Spain, def. Jared ing about this took a few years off B Team Basketball Columbus 46 25 18 3 53 124 129 Donaldson, United States, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4. Gray Collegiate at Sumter (Boys Only), 6 p.m. New Jersey 42 22 12 8 52 133 130 Hyeon Chung, Republic of Korea, def. Mischa Zverev their lives,” Jackson said. “It’s pretty Northside Christian at Thomas Sumter, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh 46 24 19 3 51 135 141 (32), Germany, 6-2, 4-1. Patrick Henry at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. N.Y. Islanders 45 23 18 4 50 158 164 Daniil Medvedev, Russia, def. Thanasi Kokkinakis, funny just to see us now. I guess he Middle School Basketball N.Y. Rangers 44 22 17 5 49 132 129 Australia, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (8), 6-4. does know what he’s doing.” Peter Gojowczyk, Germany, def. Mikhail Kukushkin, Alice Drive at Furman, 5 p.m. Philadelphia 43 20 15 8 48 128 125 Kazakhstan, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. The Jaguars were in full pads nearly Manning at Bates, 5 p.m. Carolina 45 20 17 8 48 126 140 Alexander Zverev (4), Germany, def. Thomas Mayewood at Chestnut Oaks, 5 p.m. every day during training camp, a tor- Fabbiano, Italy, 6-1, 7-6 (5), 7-5. Ebenezer at Hillcrest, 5 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE David Goffin (7), Belgium, def. Matthias Bachinger, Kingstree at Lee Central, 6 p.m. tuous stretch in draining heat and hu- Central Division Germany, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. midity that left rookies and veterans Varsity Bowling GP W L OT Pts GF GA Julien Benneteau, France, def. Taro Daniel, Japan, Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Thomas Sumter, Winnipeg 46 26 13 7 59 153 127 6-7 (6), 7-6 (0), 6-4, 6-1. questioning the process and wonder- Robert E. Lee in Team State Championship (at Nashville 42 25 11 6 56 131 114 Evgeny Donskoy, Russia, def. Florian Mayer, ing if it would pay off. It was the NFL’s Gamecock Lanes), 5:30 p.m. St. Louis 46 26 17 3 55 134 122 Germany, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Dallas 45 25 17 3 53 136 124 Fabio Fognini (25), Italy, def. Horacio Zeballos, version of boot camp. Break them Varsity Wrestling Argentina, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5. Conway at Sumter, 6 p.m. Minnesota 46 24 17 5 53 133 131 down, then build them up. Colorado 43 24 16 3 51 142 126 Tomas Berdych (19), Czech Republic, def. Alex De Chicago 45 22 17 6 50 136 123 Minaur, Australia, 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-1. It ultimately brought players closer, FRIDAY Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, def. Benoit Paire, Varsity Basketball Pacific Division France, 6-0, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4. making them accountable to each Crestwood at Lakewood, 6 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Karen Khachanov, Russia, def. Peter Polansky, other and causing them to care more Canada, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2), 6-4. East Clarendon at Hemingway, 6 p.m. Vegas 42 29 10 3 61 145 116 Juan Martin Del Potro (12), Argentina, def. Francis for each other. Winning was the final Calgary 45 25 16 4 54 131 125 Varsity and JV Basketball Tiafoe, United States, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3. Sumter at Carolina Forest (Boys Only), 6 p.m. Los Angeles 44 24 15 5 53 129 107 piece, and thumping Houston 29-7 in Sam Querrey (13), United States, def. Feliciano Carolina Forest at Sumter (Girls Only), 6 p.m. San Jose 42 23 13 6 52 120 112 Lopez, Spain, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. the season opener was all the proof Manning at Timberland, 4:30 p.m. Anaheim 45 20 16 9 49 122 125 Marton Fucsovics, Hungary, def. Radu Albot, Buford at Lee Central (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Edmonton 46 20 23 3 43 126 147 players needed. Moldova, 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. Scott’s Branch at C.E. Murray, 4 p.m. Vancouver 45 18 21 6 42 119 147 Nicolas Kicker, Argentina, def. Jordan Thompson, “It was the toughest training camp Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Arizona 45 10 28 7 27 105 160 Australia, 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3. Thomas Sumter at Northside Christian (No JV NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime I’ve ever been a part of,” said lineback- Lukas Lacko, Slovakia, def. Milos Raonic (22), Girls), 4 p.m. loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild Canada, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (4). er Paul Posluszny, in his 11th season. Robert E. Lee at Carolina Academy, 4 p.m. cards per conference advance to playoffs. Richard Gasquet (29), France, def. Blaz Kavcic, Clarendon Hall at Jefferson Davis, 4 p.m. “Coach Marrone would talk to us and Slovenia, 6-1, 6-4, 7-5. Orangeburg Christian at Sumter Christian (Boys MONDAY’S GAMES Lorenzo Sonego, Italy, def. Robin Haase, say, ‘Listen, I have a plan and you have Only), 4 p.m. Dallas 3, Boston 2, OT Netherlands, 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 7-5. Colorado 3, Anaheim 1 Jan-Lennard Struff, Germany, def. Soon Woo Kwon, to trust me.’ With that, guys were able B Team Basketball San Jose 4, Los Angeles 1 Republic of Korea, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. N.Y. Islanders 5, Montreal 4, OT to say, ‘OK, we haven’t gotten what we The King’s Academy at Thomas Sumter (Boys Only), Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Aljaz Bedene, wanted in years past doing things a 5 p.m. Slovenia, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3. TUESDAY’S GAMES certain way, so we have to buy in, SATURDAY St. Louis at Toronto, 7 p.m. Women’s Singles - First Round New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Simona Halep (1), Romania, def. Destanee Aiava, trust the head man and know that Varsity and JV Basketball Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Australia, 7-6 (5), 6-1. Manning at Scott’s Branch, 3 p.m. Dallas at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Eugenie Bouchard, Canada, def. Oceane Dodin, that’ll bring us success when it’s time.’ Vegas at Nashville, 8 p.m. France, 6-3, 7-6 (5). “It was difficult just because of so B Team Basketball San Jose at Arizona, 9 p.m. Lauren Davis, United States, def. Jana Cepelova, Clarendon Hall at Dorchester, 11 a.m. Slovakia, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1. many changes from what we were Middle School Basketball TODAY’S GAMES Andrea Petkovic, Germany, def. Petra Kvitova (27), used to. I think the most important Furman at Chestnut Oaks, 11 a.m. Montreal at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Czech Republic, 6-3, 4-6, 10-8. Manning at Hillcrest, 11 a.m. Pittsburgh at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Ashleigh Barty (18), Australia, def. Aryna thing is we always said, ‘Well, if it Sabalenka, Belarus, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-4. helps us win, then it’s all good.’” Varsity Wrestling THURSDAY’S GAMES Camila Giorgi, Italy, def. Anna Kalinskaya, Russia, Sumter in Gamecock Duals, TBA Washington at New Jersey, 7 p.m. 6-4, 6-3. Dallas at Columbus, 7 p.m. Naomi Osaka, Japan, def. Kristina Kucova, Slovakia, Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. 7-5, 6-2. NFL PLAYOFFS Boston at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Elena Vesnina (16), Russia, def. Ons Jabeur, Tunisia, St. Louis at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. 6-3, 6-4. WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. Johanna Konta (9), Britain, def. Madison Brengle, NBA FROM PAGE B1 Vegas at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. United States, 6-3, 6-1. Saturday, Jan. 6 Arizona at Nashville, 8 p.m. Bernarda Pera, United States, def. Anna Blinkova, Tennessee 22, Kansas City 21 San Jose at Colorado, 9 p.m. Russia, 6-2, 6-2. Atlanta 26, Los Angeles Rams 13 Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino, Spain, def. Richel Paul was asked postgame about Sunday, Jan. 7 Hogenkamp, Netherlands, 6-1, 6-2. what happened, and dodged the ques- Jacksonville 10, Buffalo 3 FRIDAY’S GAMES Barbora Strycova (20), Czech Republic, def. Kristie New Orleans 31, Carolina 26 Vegas at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Haerim Ahn, United States, 6-1, 7-5. tion. Montreal at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Lucie Safarova (29), Czech Republic, def. Ajla “I don’t know,” Paul said. “We took DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Tomljanovic, Australia, 7-5, 6-3. Saturday, Jan. 13 Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Zarina Diyas, our loss. Tough loss.” Kazakhstan, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. It seems almost inevitable that the Philadelphia 15, Atlanta 10 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Beatriz Haddad Maia, Brazil, def. Lizette Cabrera, New England 35, Tennessee 14 Australia, 7-6 (3), 6-4. NBA will have to take some disciplin- Sunday, Jan. 14 MEN’S TOP 25 RESULTS Karolina Pliskova (6), Czech Republic, def. Veronica ary action against players. Paul is Jacksonville 45, Pittsburgh 42 Cepede Royg, Paraguay, 6-3, 6-4. Minnesota 29, New Orleans 24 Monday Garbine Muguruza (3), Spain, def. Jessika Ponchet, also the president of the National 1. Villanova (16-1) did not play. Next: at France, 6-4, 6-3. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Georgetown, Wednesday. Su-Wei Hsieh, Taiwan, def. Lin Zhu, China, 0-6, 6-0, 8-6. Basketball Players Association, 2. Virginia (16-1) did not play. Next: at Georgia Tech, Lesia Tsurenko, Ukraine, def. Natalia Vikhlyantseva, which did not immediately respond to Sunday, Jan. 21 Thursday. Russia, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. AFC 3. Purdue (17-2) did not play. Next: vs. Wisconsin, Agnieszka Radwanska (26), Poland, def. Kristyna a request for comment Tuesday Jacksonville at New England, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) Tuesday. Pliskova, Czech Republic, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. morning. NFC 4. Oklahoma (14-2) did not play. Next: at Kansas Angelique Kerber (21), Germany, def. Anna-Lena Minnesota at Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m. (FOX) State, Tuesday. Friedsam, Germany, 6-0, 6-4. Both teams are off Tuesday, which 5. Duke (16-2) beat No. 25 Miami 83-75. Next: vs. Donna Vekic, Croatia, def. Nao Hibino, Japan, 7-5, 6-3. means the NBA will have some time PRO BOWL Pittsburgh, Saturday. Maria Sharapova, Russia, def. Tatjana Maria, Sunday, Jan. 28 6. West Virginia (15-3) lost to No. 10 Kansas 71-66. Germany, 6-1, 6-4. to sort out all the various messes. Next: vs. Texas, Saturday. Anastasija Sevastova (14), Latvia, def. Varvara The Clippers next play Wednesday At Orlando, Fla. 7. Wichita State (15-2) did not play. Next: vs. SMU, Lepchenko, United States, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. AFC vs. NFC, 3 p.m. (ESPN/ABC) Wednesday. Ana Bogdan, Romania, def. Kristina Mladenovic (11), against Denver, and Houston is off 8. Texas Tech (15-2) did not play. Next: at Texas, France, 6-3, 6-2. until it plays host to Minnesota on SUPER BOWL Wednesday. Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, def. Heather Watson, Sunday, Feb. 4 9. Michigan State (16-3) did not play. Next: vs. Britain, 7-5, 7-6 (6). Thursday. Indiana, Friday. Ekaterina Alexandrova, Russia, def. Polona Hercog, At Minneapolis 10. Kansas (15-3) beat No. 6 West Virginia 71-66. Slovenia, 7-6 (2), 6-4. Clippers coach Doc Rivers also said AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m. (NBC) Next: vs. Baylor, Saturday. Madison Keys (17), United States, def. Qiang Wang, his team was in its own locker room. 11. Xavier (16-3) did not play. Next: vs. St. John’s, China, 6-1, 7-5. Wednesday. Mirjana Lucic-Baroni (28), Croatia, def. Shelby “Their entire team was not in their NBA STANDINGS 12. Cincinnati (15-2) did not play. Next: at UCF, Rogers, United States, 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-2. locker room,” he said, referring to the Tuesday. Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Belarus, def. Christina Rockets. Walking into his postgame EASTERN CONFERENCE 13. Gonzaga (16-3) did not play. Next: vs. Saint McHale, United States, 6-3, 6-2. Mary’s, Thursday. Marketa Vondrousova, Czech Republic, def. Kurumi interview, Rivers joked, “We’re hon- Atlantic Division 14. Arizona (14-4) did not play. Next: at California, Nara, Japan, 7-5, 6-4. oring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, W L Pct GB Wednesday. Caroline Garcia (8), France, def. Carina Witthoeft, 15. North Carolina (14-4) did not play. Next: vs. No. Boston 34 10 .773 — Germany, 7-5, 6-3. we’re non-violent.” THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 | B3

BARONS FROM PAGE B1 work that well for us though. cal,” Rector said. “They only We were trying to spread the hit one of the free throws, but floor out, but they did a real it did take a little of the mo- good job defensively with mentum from us.” their man-to-man defense.” Florence Christian had a The Lady Barons led 8-7 big advantage at the free after one quarter with six of throw line as well. The Lady them coming from Natalie Eagles shot 33 free throws, Jackson. However, they man- hitting 17 of them. WH was 5 aged only two in the second for 10. quarter and trailed 17-10 at “Both teams were playing halftime. very aggressive defense,” The offensive struggles Rector said. continued for both teams in Jackson led Wilson Hall the third quarter. WH finally with eight points, while Clark scored at the 3:41 mark on a finished with six. steal and layup to make it 18- Cauthen led FCS with 10. 12. FCS pushed the lead to 10, Keefe, Kylie Stewart and 22-12, before Wilson Hall Madison Stewart each had scored the final three of the seven. final four points of the quar- In the boys contest, Wilson ter to make it 23-15. Hall trailed 13-10 after one The Lady Barons scored quarter. The Barons limited the first six points of the FCS to just 18 points the re- fourth quarter. Jackson had a mainder of the game, going steal and a layup, had an as- on to the 21-point victory. sist on a Cameron Duffy bas- They improved to 7-6 overall ket and came up with a steal and 2-0 in region play. and an assist to Clark to The Eagles’ E.J. Porter hit make it 23-21 with 4:54 re- three 3-point baskets in the maining in the game. first quarter and one in the Clark was fouled on the second, but that was it for bucket as well. She missed him and pretty much for the free throw and there was Florence Christian. a scramble for the ball where Walker Jones drained a it appeared a Wilson Hall couple of treys for WH in the player was fouled. However, second quarter as they took a the ball was ruled out of 23-18 lead at halftime. The bounds on the Lady Barons, Barons scored the first 16 causing one of the assistants points of the second half to to come out of his seat and he go up 39-18. They used a half- was whistled for a technical court trap to force many foul. turnovers that led to easy FCS’ Corley Keefe hit just baskets. one of the free throws and “Our effort tonight was re- the Lady Eagles didn’t score ally good from start to finish,” on the ensuing possession, said Wilson Hall head coach MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM but it seemed to swing the Eddie Talley. “This was one of Wilson Hall’s Liza Segars looks to pass during the Lady Barons’ 35-28 loss to Florence Christian on Tuesday momentum. A 3-point play by our better games. We got into at Wilson Hall’s Nash Student Center. Kylie Stewart with 4:03 left some foul trouble, but we had made it 27-21. some guys come off the bench every game we’re going to a little bit of confidence.” with nine points apiece. “The rule is if an assistant and do a good job. give ourselves a chance. Our Daulton Dabbs and Landon Jones finished with eight and coach stands up it is a techni- “If we get that kind of effort guys are starting to play with VanPattern led the Barons Grey Holler had six.

TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 NO. 15 NORTH CAROLINA 87, NO. 20 CLEMSON 79 CLEMSON (15-3) Grantham 1-9 2-2 5, Thomas 7-9 2-7 16, DeVoe 4-7 0-0 11, KeepingKatie Sumter Altman-Goff, Water Resources Beautiful Extension Agent BIG PICTURE Mitchell 6-10 3-3 18, Reed 7-14 4-4 21, Simms 1-1 1-2 3, William 0-0 0-0 0, Skara 0-3 0-0 0, Donnal 1-2 0-1 3, Trapp Clemson: Year after year, the Tigers have 0-0 0-0 0, Oliver 0-1 2-2 2, Spencer 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-56 Green Steps Schools On Wednesday, January 24 14-21 79. faced the question of what it would take to end Calling all teachers and environ- Sumter area teachers will receive its unprecedented losing streak here. And after NORTH CAROLINA (15-4) mental professionals! information and training to help each loss, all they’ve been able to is shrug at Maye 4-8 2-4 11, Pinson 2-7 8-8 12, Williams 5-9 3-4 15, Berry 4-12 5-5 17, Johnson 7-10 1-2 21, Miller 0-0 0-0 0, them start Green Steps projects at the growing weight of history that has contin- Huffman 0-0 0-0 0, Rohlman 0-0 0-0 0, Manley 1-2 1-1 3, Help us launch an environmen- Brooks 1-1 0-0 2, Rush 0-0 0-0 0, Felton 0-0 0-0 0, Ma 0-0 tal education program in Sumter their schools. If you are a teacher ued to follow their program to Chapel Hill. 0-0 0, Robinson 2-2 0-0 6, Platek 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-51 This looked to be as good of a chance as any to 20-24 87. that teaches students about envi- and are interested in participating end the skid as it was the first meeting be- Halftime_North Carolina 38-23. 3-Point Goals_Clemson ronmental issues through service in this effort, please see the event tween the teams when ranked in the AP Top 25 11-31 (DeVoe 3-6, Mitchell 3-7, Reed 3-8, Donnal 1-2, information at the end of this col- Grantham 1-5, Oliver 0-1, Skara 0-2), North Carolina learning. since January 2009, but it ended the way all the 15-31 (Johnson 6-9, Berry 4-9, Robinson 2-2, Williams South Carolina Green Steps umn. others have before. 2-5, Maye 1-2, Pinson 0-4). Fouled Out_Thomas. Re- bounds_Clemson 24 (Thomas 6), North Carolina 26 Schools is an environmental educa- You don’t have to be a teacher to UNC: While the Tigers faced annual futility, tion initiative established in 2003 get involved! If you have expertise the Tar Heels have long had the opposite issue in any area that might be useful for — the pressure each time to ensure the streak UNC hang on. in the Columbia area. Since then it doesn’t end on that particular squad’s watch. has grown to a state-wide program. a Green Steps Project, you are And that pressure could be felt in the Smith UP NEXT In 2016 44 schools in 9 counties invited to come to the training too. Center when the Tigers made their incredible Clemson: The Tigers host Notre Dame on throughout South Carolina created We are looking for community second-half shooting surge to get back in it. Saturday. nearly 200 Green Steps projects! members to serve as project men- In the end, Johnson’s big performance and a UNC: The Tar Heels host Georgia Tech on These projects range widely but tors, giving valuable advice and couple of tough baskets from Maye helped Saturday. are all focused on improving or guidance to students and teachers. reducing negative impacts to the Sumter Green Steps Training natural environment. Where: Sumter High School Some examples of projects room D111 include: rain gardens, rainwater When: Wednesday, January 24 THE BIGGEST. BEST OF. EVER. harvesting, growing plants to 4:30pm – 6:00pm improve air quality, air quality For more information or to monitoring systems using flags, lit- RSVP, contact Katie Altman at ter clean-ups, waste-free lunch pro- [email protected] grams, reuse projects, recycling or 803-773-5561. programs, energy-saving programs, and many more! The possibilities are limitless. One school I visited Clemson University Cooperative Extension in Columbia had developed an Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, interdisciplinary, curriculum based national origin, disability, political beliefs, sex- program of activities centered ual orientation, marital or family status and is around their butterfly garden and an equal opportunity employer. monarch butterflies.

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Wilson Hall’s junior varsity girls AREA ROUNDUP scored in double figures as Scott’s Monarchs. basketball team remained undefeated Branch defeated Branchville 49-21 on Quinten Bradshaw led the Tigers on the season with a 29-25 victory over Brown had eight and Daezhon Dingle Friday at the BHS gymnasium. with 10 points. Florence Christian School on Tuesday added seven. Rendell scored 12 points, while SCOTT’S BRANCH 58| at Nash Student Center. SCOTT’S BRANCH Smith had 11 and Lee 10. Savior Sea- TIMMONSVILLE 10 Gracyn Coker led the Lady Barons, Thomas 9, Yon 15, Brock 2, Dingle 7, Fleming 5, berry added eight. who improved to 12-0 on the season, Brown 8, Moore 2, Stukes 2, Thompson 3. SUMMERTON — Tariq Coard with 11 points. Becca Cromer added BRANCHVILLE BOYS MS BASKETBALL scored 21 points to lead Scott’s five. Hayes 19, Miller 4, Woody 4, Stokes 6, Stephen- Branch to a 58-10 victory over Tim- son 9, Dubois 3. MANNING 62 THOMAS SUMTER 30 EBENEZER 22 monsville on Thursday at the SB ROBERT E. LEE 8 gymnasium. BOYS JV BASKETBALL DALZELL — Latrell McCray scored Randy Gipson added 13 points for BISHOPVILLE — Thomas Sumter SCOTT’S BRANCH 49 15 points to lead Manning Junior High the Eagles. Tydarian Chandler added Academy defeated Robert E. Lee Acad- BRANCHVILLE 21 School to a 62-22 victory over Ebenezer seven and Zakee Rendell had six. emy 30-8 on Tuesday at the REL gym- BRANCHVILLE — Almont Rendell, on Tuesday at the EMS gymnasium. nasium. Jalen Smith and Nyquan Lee each Shikel Green added 12 points for the From staff reports. Clara Burnette led the Lady Generals with eight points and four assists. Karleigh Young added seven points and eight rebounds and Mo Stevens had six rebounds and five steals. © 2018 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 34, No. 6 :KDW·VDJUHDW ZD\\RXFDQKHOS VRPHRQHWRGD\" GIRLS VARSITY The kids in Mrs. Kelsey’s class Starting at painted some posters to give kids the R, move BASKETBALL ideas about the kinds of things they clockwise around the Make your celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. can do to help in their neighborhood. circle and write every SCOTT’S BRANCH 76 third letter on the lines BRANCHVILLE 3 Day “a day on, not a day off.” This year, thousands But they fell off the line while drying and got mixed up. to find out something of people will do just that by volunteering. you can do today to BRANCHVILLE — Thirteen comm help someone. elect Can you match the two halves of different players scored as mayo each poster? Scott’s Branch defeated and th Branchville 76-3 on Friday at spring, skills by weighing them and counc AMHERST, MA – Every counting the seeds. heari the BHS gymnasium. kids at the Common School in furth Amherst, plant pumpkins and Cambria Parker led the The learning continues as they until Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. proceed to learn how to care for measure ingredients to make a wa Lady Eagles with 17 points. them. And from these seeds come dozens of loaves of pumpkin bread, distu Teja Madison added 13, while study and service. which they donate to the nearby neig senior center. with Mary Wimberly and Tonia In the fall, after they harvest the Lawson both had 10. pumpkins, students practice math SERVICE Find the words by looking up, down, backwards, forwards, SCOTT’S BRANCH TUTOR sideways and diagonally. Wimberly 10, Bowman 3, Parker 17, DONATE S S D E E S B R C T Lawson 10, Brown 3, Sinkler 2, Madi- VOLUNTEER son 13, Bennett 2, Oliver 3, Gibson 3, Monroe 4, Seaberry 4, Hunt 2. COMMUNITY U Y G R E N E E O C BRANCHVILLE SENIOR P D O N A T E E M E Butler 3 SUPPORT P P I E I C A T M L Standards Link: Civics: Students understand the importance of volunteering as a characteristic of American society (e.g., people should volunteer to help others in their family, schools and communities. PROMOTE O O V O I K L N U L Standards Link: Language Arts: Use reading skills and COLLECT GIRLS B TEAM BASKETBALL strategies to understand a variety of texts. R S E V A O L U N O ENERGY WILSON HALL 28 T T R O T U T L I C TIMMERMAN 2 KING 1. Clearing an elderly LOAVES U E A P R O M O T E Wilson Hall improved to 6-3 neighbor’s sidewalk. SEEDS S R C N T E E V Y R with a 28-2 victory over Tim- 2. Collecting canned CARE Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical merman on Tuesday at Nash goods for a food bank. POSTER words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. Student Center. 3. Help coach a younger Grace Beasley led the Lady child’s team. Barons with eight points. Ti- 4. Help a neighbor with some yard work. anna Carver added six. Thank You Ads 5. Play a game at the senior center. Find ads in the newspaper that thank and BOYS VARSITY acknowledge community volunteers. Create a BASKETBALL newspaper “Thank You” ad for participation in The volunteer coordinator asked four a Book Drive. Contact your local newspaper SCOTT’S BRANCH 53 students to collect as many bags of garbage as they could find in the park. How many stars How many did each student find? Use the clues to complete the chart. can you find on to find out the cost of running this ad. BRANCHVILLE 45 this page in 60 Standards Link: Reasearch: Use the newspaper to locate information. BRANCHVILLE — Terrence • The 4 students filled a total of seconds? Now 15 bags. have a friend Look through the Yon scored 15 points to lead try. Who found newspaper to find: the most? Scott’s Branch to a 53-45 victo- • No one filled more than 7 bags. An organization ry over Branchville on Friday that helps others • None of the students filled the Send your story to: at the BHS gymnasium. A person helping same number of bags. others All that glitters … Marquis Thomas added nine • Cassidy filled 5 bags. Adjectives about Finish this sentence points for the Eagles. Amonte helping and then write a story • Owen filled 3 less than Martin Luther Cassidy. King, Jr. Day with this as the first events sentence. • Sam filled the most bags. Standards Link: Civics: Know how various American holidays Deadline: February 11 Published: Week of Mar. 11 reflect values, principles and Please include your school and grade. Standards Link: Mathematical Reasoning: Use a variety of strategies to solve problems. beliefs of Americans.

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SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants ac- quired Andrew McCutchen from the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-hander Kyle Crick, minor league outfielder Bryan Reynolds and $500,000 in inter- national signing bonus allocation. Pittsburgh also will send the Giants cash to cover part of McCutchen’s $14.75 million salary. McCutchen become the second star jettisoned by the Pirates in three days, following Saturday’s trade that sent ace Gerrit Cole to Houston. Earlier in the offseason, the Giants acquired third baseman Evan Longo- ria from Tampa Bay. HORNETS’ CLIFFORD RETURNS TO WORK AFTER 21-GAME ABSENCE CHARLOTTE — Hornets coach Steve Clifford returned to practice fol- lowing a 21-game absence due to head- aches caused by sleep deprivation. Clifford said Tuesday when he THE ASSOCIATED PRESS began experiencing intense headaches Maria Sharapova follows through on a shot against Tatjana Maria during their first round match in the Australian Open in Mel- back in early December it scared him bourne, Australia, on Tuesday. Sharapova won by the score of 6-1, 6-4. Read the full story at www.theitem.com. so bad he decided to take a medical leave of absence. Medical tests re- vealed nothing wrong internally, but Clifford said doctors told him he need- Sharapova joins Federer, Djokovic ed to dramatically change his lifestyle and work habits — and get more sleep. Clifford, who last coached Charlotte on Dec. 1, says he feels rested and in Australian Open’s 2nd round plans to delegate more to his assistant coaches moving forward. BY JOHN PYE She was banned for 15 months sidelined them since Wimbledon, TRIAL SET TO BEGIN IN EX-NFL The Associated Press after testing positive for meldonium, top-ranked Simona Halep recov- PLAYER’S ROAD-RAGE KILLING not long after the medication was ered from 5-2 down in her first set GRETNA, La. — The trial in a road- MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — added to the list of banned substanc- and a tumble in the second, and rage shooting that left a former NFL It wasn’t Maria Sharapova’s choice es, when she was in Australia in 2016. 2016 champion Angelique Kerber football player Joe McKnight dead is to miss the last Australian Open. So when Serena Williams won the continued her amazing return to set to begin in a New Orleans suburb. That decision was taken out of her 2017 Australian Open, Sharapova form. Fifty-five-year-old Ronald Gasser is hands because of a doping ban fol- was sick in bed and watching on TV. Defending champion Roger Feder- charged with second-degree murder lowing a failed test on her previous She returned in April and, because er just picked up where he left off, in the Dec. 1, 2016, shooting of the for- visit to Melbourne Park. of her slide down the rankings, need- beating Aljaz Bedene 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in a mer running back. The five-time major champion ed some wild-card entries to enter night match, his first on Rod Laver McKnight played college ball at said it was her choice to return, tournaments. She made her return to Arena since clinching a career-reviv- Southern California before three sea- though, and she relished every mo- the majors at the U.S. Open, and fin- ing title in Melbourne last year. sons with the New York Jets and one ment of it in Tuesday’s 6-1, 6-4 victo- ished the year ranked No. 60. The 19-time major champion has with the Kansas City Chiefs. ry over Tatjana Maria. “I learned what it feels like to be been met on court after previous Police said the confrontation took “With that choice I know that I on the ground and seeing life from wins by tennis greats Laver, John place as they were traveling over a face difficulties and challenges on the ground, and I’m not shying away McEnroe and Jim Courier. Mississippi River bridge in New Or- the court, and that I start from no from any part of that,” she said. “I On Tuesday night, he got some- leans and on roads in neighboring Jef- ranking and that I might start on love what I do. I’m a competitor and thing different. Comedian Will Fer- ferson Parish. some outside courts, and I under- that’s why I continue to do it.” rell stepped out of the crowd and, Gasser’s attorneys have cast the stand that and that’s part of the pro- There were all kinds of come- slipping into character as Ron Bur- 28-year-old McKnight as the aggressor cess,” said Sharapova, who was a backs on Tuesday. Six-time Austra- gundy, conducted the post-match in- and are expected to argue Gasser shot contentious choice to represent the lian Open champion Novak Djokov- terview. in self-defense. women’s champions last week at the ic and 2014 winner Stan Wawrinka As usual, the 36-year-old Federer Jury selection was set to begin Tuesday. official draw. returned from injuries that had stayed classy.

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MICHAEL PRESCOTT nounced by Williams Funeral Leola Miller Hunt of Atlanta; a host of Michael Prescott, age 56, Home Inc. Sanders. FRANCIS D. RICHARDSON grandchildren, great-grand- was born on Oct. 26, 1961, in Frances was Francis Marie Dixon Rich- children, nieces, nephews, in- New York, New York, to the BESSIE M. JOHNSON preceded in death ardson, 53, widow of David laws, other relatives and late Susan Prescott Lee. BROOKLYN, New York — by four brothers, Richardson Sr., died on Tues- friends. He departed this life on On Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, LONEY Edward Sanders, day, Jan. 16, 2018, at Palmetto The family is receiving rela- Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Sister Bessie M. Johnson ex- Harril Sanders, Health Tuomey. tives and friends at the home, Sumter. changed time for eternity at Ernest Sanders and Louis Born on June 23, 1964, in 7245 Harvest Road, Rembert. The family is receiving Brooklyn Hospital Center, Sanders. Bishopville, she was a daugh- Funeral services will be friends at the home of his sis- Brooklyn. “99” or Ninnie departed this ter of Annie Mae Hunter held at 11 a.m. on Thursday ter and brother-in-law, Linda Born on Feb. 26, 1926, in life on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Dixon and the late Roosevelt at John Wesley Williams Sr. and Larry Bradshaw, 5580 the Pinewood section of Rembert. Dixon. Memorial Chapel, Williams Rivers Road and 1046 Divert Clarendon County, she was a Ninnie leaves to cherish her The family is receiving rela- Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. St. daughter of the late Law- memory: daughter, LaKishia tives and friends at the home, Main St., Sumter, with the Services entrusted to rence R. Sr. and Susan Boyd Hope (Larry Jr.) Connor; two 12 Mitchell St. Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson Whites Mortuary LLC of Johnson. loving granddaughters, Lau- Funeral arrangements are officiating. Sumter. The family is receiving rela- ryn Faith Connor and Can- incomplete and will be an- The procession will leave at tives and friends at the resi- dice M. Granderson, both of nounced by Williams Funeral 10:10 a.m. from the home. ROSETTA COUSAR dence of her daughter, Geor- Chesterfield, Virginia; beloved Home Inc. Burial will be at Mount Rosetta Cousar, 97, widow gia M. Johnson, 112 McBride goddaughter, Haley Jo Mar- Olive Memorial Garden, Pear of George Cousar, died on St., Pinewood. tin; brother, Marion (Jose- VINCENT A. PHILLIPS JR. Street, Woodrow. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at her Funeral services are incom- phine) Sanders Jr.; seven sis- Vincent A. Phillips Jr., 73, Services directed by the home. plete and will be announced ters, Doretha Alston, Ruby was called to rest on Saturday, management and staff of Wil- Born on Dec. 14, 1920, in by Fleming & DeLaine Funer- Richardson, Polly (Robert) Jan. 13, 2018, at Palmetto liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 Clarendon County, she was a al Home & Chapel. Dinkins, Martha Dennis, Eve- Health Tuomey. lyn Sanders, Louise (Melvin) Born on Dec. 31, 1944, in Keith and Peggy (Donald) Brooklyn, New York, he was a Perry; and a host of nieces, son of the late Earl Fleming Give your kitchen nephews, other relatives and Sr. and Louise Phillips. He re- friends. ceived his education in the Funeral services will be Catholic school system of a new look... held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Brooklyn. He later moved to Friendship Missionary Bap- Sumter, where he was em- Whirlpool Range Black tist Church, 182 S. 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NEW YORK (AP) — Got a chocolate to make all the sugar worthwhile, so ange slices dipped in dark chocolate right box and flavor profiles. Marie- lover? Why not mark the season of ro- take advantage of the little packets of using glaceeing techniques for $43. Belle sells a 25-piece caramel collec- mance with something special just for red and pink hearts and other special- If you feel like going DIY, buy a tion with flavors ranging from ba- them? ty items on offer this season from the chocolate fountain, slice up your loved nana flambe to matcha green tea for With an ancient love connection — makers of the marshmallow mainstay. one's favorite fruit and have at it. $52. They're beautifully decorated, the Aztecs believed chocolate was an Peeps are especially nice if your holi- handmade and preservative-free. aphrodisiac — and built-in marketing day is more Galentine's Day than Val- THE SENTIMENTAL In luxury, La Maison du Chocolat opportunities that include Valentine's entine's Day. They just make certain Partial to See's Candies? Check the offers a vast range of packaging and Day, the purveyors of chocolate offer people smile. Packs of mini hearts are website after Jan. 18 for Valentine's combinations year round. One, a rob- their wares in a variety of price rang- available for $3.75. A two-pack of larg- Day specials. A heart-shaped box in a in's-egg blue hatbox, sells for $210 and es, flavor combinations and just plain er pink hearts goes for $9.91. Look for tuxedo theme and stuffed with the is filled with a 3.2-pound mix of truf- fun factor. the company's four-pack of vanilla-fla- company's best chocolates has been fles, bars and other delights in both Some suggestions: vored chicks on a stick in Valentine's available in the past. How about per- dark and milk chocolate. hues of white, pink and red. sonalizing some M&Ms for your be- Loads of local artisanal chocolate THE BUBBLY Got a Candy Corn fanatic? Give the loved? exists, including some breakout The folks over at Jacques Torres gift of Cupid Corn in a 2-pound bag, Hershey offers its chocolate Kisses Brooklyn brands. New York maker offer 10- and 20-piece boxes of truffles $12.95. It's red, pink and white. by occasion, including pink ones. Lots Raaka sells bars and gift packs on- ($20 and $48 respectively) that contain of other name brands like Kit Kat will line, including a box of 100 8-gram, milk chocolate, fresh cream and Tait- THE FRUITY be offering up special-issue goodies for pink, sea-salt minis that are 71 per- tinger Brut La Francaise Champagne. Yes, we're talking chocolate-dipped Valentine's Day, if you're looking to cent dark chocolate with a blend of Yes, the real deal! Uncommongoods of- strawberries, either DIY or ordered not break the bank. Little grab-and- cacao from Zorzal Cacao in the Do- fers a Champagne bottle crafted out of ahead. A box of 12 dipped in semi- go's like these are a great complement minican Republic and Alto Beni dark chocolate that is filled with sil- sweet chocolate from Edible Arrange- to a larger gift. Cacao Company in Bolivia. They're ver-wrapped truffles that contain a bit ments costs $19. A dozen in a milk and fruity, nutty, and also vegan, gluten- of the bubbly, all handmade, for $62. dark chocolate mix from Godiva runs MISCELLANEOUS YUMMINESS free and soy-free. The box turns into With Champagne and chocolate for- $80. Look around to go even fancier Lots of handcrafted boxes of choco- a cute tabletop dispenser. ever intertwined in the romance de- with added embellishments, full cover- lates are available online and off with Raaka will also put together a gift partment, gift basket pairings are ev- age rather than just the tips and other fancy and colorful decorations that of three bars in whatever flavors you erywhere. Make sure to check out flavors, including Belgian white choco- may not be all about love but are spe- choose. They make limited-batch Gin- websites and read reviews. late. cial nonetheless. If you're lucky, ger Snap at 70 percent cacao, Bour- Fruity bouquets are also available. you'll have a high-end chocolate bon Cask Aged at 82 percent and Cab- THE PLAYFUL So are other fruits with a kiss of choc- maker nearby to shop offline, but if ernet Sauvignon at 68 percent, for Sometimes, one needs a gift of Peeps olate. Bissingers offers 12 Valencia or- not, search around online for just the $19.95. C2 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro soup to nutz

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But rather than settle has provided five British If you feel like big and into a court drama or police monarchs to date, but it fresh film productions, find procedural, it offers a profound took you a quick minute to “Dunkirk” and “Darkest meditation on the psyche of breeze through the recently Hour.” They’ve got you cov- Versace’s assassin, Andrew released second season of ered on World War II Eng- Cunanan (Darren Criss). “The Crown” on Netflix. land. In the latter, Winston Cunanan’s story unfolds in a And the wedding of Prince Churchill (played by the re- series of overlapping flash- Harry and Meghan Markle cent Golden Globe-winning backs, recalling his past as a RAY MICKSHAW / FX isn’t until May 19, for heav- Gary Oldman) is newly ap- delusional hustler who preyed Darren Criss stars as Andrew Cunanan in “The Assassination of Gianni en’s sake. pointed as prime minister upon the vanity of older and Versace: American Crime Story,” premiering at 10 p.m. today on FX. 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TV-14) * Missing in action on while you wait: fierce battle unfolds in the ders that ended at Versace’s With Cunanan, Murphy “Modern Family” (9 p.m., ABC, French town of Dunkirk. front door. plays with a character who is TV-PG) * Cristal fights for her HOUSE OF WINDSOR Out in 2017 and still to be In some ways, the title is fully diabolical yet frightening- marriage on “Dynasty” (9 p.m., “Diana, in Her Own had on demand is “Victoria misleading; it should be “The ly familiar. He is frequently CW, TV-14) * Oliver’s first date Words,” ‘’Empire of the & Abdul,” a follow-up to Assassin of Gianni Versace.” charming, erudite and witty is a bust on “American House- Tsars,” ‘’Prince Philip: The Judy Dench’s star turn in It’s about 15 percent victim and and at the same time brittle, wife” (9:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Plot to Make a King,” ‘’Eliz- the 1997 “Mrs. Brown.” Both 85 percent killer. But it’s 100 shallow, neurotic and obsessed Central Park carnage on “Crimi- abeth at 90: A Family Trib- feature Dench as a sad percent fascinating. with status and expensive nal Minds” (10 p.m., CBS, TV- ute,” ‘’The Royals” and “The Queen Victoria. Still, people will be talking things. 14). Royal House of Windsor” about Penelope Cruz as the de- “The Assassination of Gi- are all available on Netflix. WHAT TO READ signer’s sister, Donatella Ver- anni Versace: American Crime Love them or hate them. There’s an official com- sace, and Ricky Martin playing Story” is well worth watching. LATE NIGHT Just know that the mix of panion book to “The his partner and lover, Antonio And like that rarest of televi- Molly Shannon, Aaron Sor- drama and documentary is Crown.” Written by British D’Amico. sion dramas, it’s also worth kin and Mo Welch appear on there for you. The first sea- historian Robert Lacey, On a deeper level, if the thinking about. “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Ricky son of the “The Royal “The Crown: The Official “The People v. O.J. Simpson” Gervais, Matt Czuchry and Jon House of Windsor” includes Companion, Volume 1” cov- season of “Crime Story” was Bon Jovi are booked on “The interviews and archival ers 1947 through 1955. For about race, “Versace” is about TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Late Show With Stephen Colbert” footage that jibes nicely all those viewers of the se- the psychotic pursuit of wealth • Double vision on “The X- (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Luke Evans, with events covered in “The ries who found themselves and status, and how “normal” Files” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). Sean “Diddy” Combs, Nicole Crown.” Wikipedia-ing and YouTube- such avaricious obsessions • A school merger brings Sullivan and John Stanier visit Interested in time hop- ing real events depicted on have become in our society — Jughead closer to the scuttle- “Late Night With Seth Meyers” ping? There’s the Showtime the show, this book will be particularly on television. At butt on “Riverdale” (8 p.m., CW, (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Ed Helms series “The Tudors,” avail- dessert. In addition to pro- times Cunanan seems like Pat- TV-14). and Stefflon Don appear on able on Netflix. It stars Jon- duction and cast details, the rick Bateman (Christian Bale) • Atwater vanishes on “Chica- “The Late Late Show With James athan Rhys Meyers and cov- book includes loads of pho- from the 2000 movie “Ameri- go P.D.” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14). Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS). ers the tumultuous 16th- tos and fact-checking. More can Psycho.” But plenty of • Tabatha Coffey counsels century court of King volumes are expected. Look times his label-obsessed behav- small business owners on “Rel- Copyright 2018 Henry VIII. And there’s up Lacey for other royal ior would put him right at ative Success With Tabatha” (10 United Feature Syndicate “Reign,” a vivid drama orig- matter he has taken on. home on Bravo’s “Million Dol- p.m., Bravo, TV-14). lar Listings.” In one telling scene, he as- saults his mother because she SERIES NOTES substitutes a budget store- Treasure hunting on “The brand ice cream for Haagen- Blacklist” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14) * Dazs. A shop class accident on “The With “Versace,” creator Goldbergs” (8 p.m., ABC, TV- Ryan Murphy has chosen to PG) * Maya creates a home tell the story of a gay martyr school on “Speechless” (8:30 Since and a gay monster. The series p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * A search 1920 offers viewers a rather bracing for a drone turns deadly on look at how gay identity and “SEAL Team” (9 p.m., CBS, TV- gay lifestyle are portrayed 14) * An airline’s unhappy Expires January 31, 2018 C4 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM

Call Rhonda Barrick at: (803) 774-1264 | E-mail: [email protected] Over-ripe bananas make better pancakes

BY ELIZABETH KARMEL Associated Press

hate to throw over-ripe banan- as away. It is such a wasted op- Iportunity for fresh, fragrant banana bread. But, there is only so much banana bread that one can eat. That is why I asked myself, what else can I make with over- ripe bananas? And, since it was Sunday, banana pancakes popped into my head. I had never made banana pancakes with over-ripe bananas. I usually make them with slices of firm, slightly green ba- nanas because that is how I like to eat fresh bananas. As it turned out, the over-ripe bananas are way better for pancakes. I also wanted to try a pancake tech- nique that a friend of mine swears by. You separate the egg and blend the yolk and the white into the batter at differ- ent times. It is supposed to make the pancakes lighter. I am not sure that it made that much difference, but it is easy to do, doesn't take any extra time like beating egg whites, and the result- ing pancakes were light and fluffy and toothsome all at once. The recipe is pretty basic with both sour milk and cream used as the liquid. I had cream on hand, but you could use half and half. I opted for cream because my milk was 2 percent and not whole milk. If I had had whole milk in the fridge, I would have used whole milk and half and half. I also soured my milk with white vinegar, but you could substitute buttermilk for the milk-and- vinegar combination. A touch of nutmeg accented the ripe banana. I mashed the bananas as if I were making banana bread and added it RIPE BANANA PANCAKES Meanwhile, mash a ripe banana in a separate bowl. Just before cooking, combine the mashed banana and the pancake batter. to the batter right before I made the pan- Servings: 18 medium pancakes cakes. The result was incredible — al- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. When hot, use a Start to finish: 25 minutes spoon or a ladle to drop batter in heaping spoonfuls to the pan, most like banana bread pancakes. I love 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour how the essence of banana was evident allowing room for the batter to spread out. Unlike most recipes, I 1 tablespoon granulated sugar prefer not to "fry" the pancakes in oil or butter. I like a drier, non- through the entire pancake, but there 1/2 plus 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt were no discernable chunks of fruit. oily finish. If your skillet is non-stick, this will not be a problem. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Most pancake recipes instruct you to Cook for about 1-2 minutes, depending on size. When the pan- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda heat oil or melt butter in a skillet and cake begins to bubble, use a thin off-set spatula to gently flip to 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg "fry" the pancake. I prefer to cook them the other side. The pancake should be golden brown; if the heat is on a dry non-stick skillet so that they 1 large egg, separated too high, the pancake will burn on the outside and be uncooked brown and bubble without any extra 1 cup milk on the inside. Cook on the other side for another 2 minutes, or fat. If you do a side-by-side taste test, 1 tablespoon white vinegar until the bottom of the pancake is golden brown. you can really see the difference. One 1/4 cup cream or half and half Remove from the skillet to the baking sheet, and place the looks like the top of a grilled quesadil- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted sheet in the oven while you cook all the batter. Scrape any stray la, and the other resembles a baked 1 ripe banana, mashed with a fork crumbs or scraps out of the skillet as you make the pancakes or good. The non-fried version is softer Salted butter and real maple syrup for serving the fresh pancakes will pick up the burned bits as they cook. Serve and more delicate in texture. The fried Heat the oven to 250 F, and set a sheet pan with a rack. Set as soon as possible with salted butter and maple syrup. has a slightly crunchy top and is a bit aside. Chef's Note: If cooking for a crowd, this recipe can be easily greasy. Neither is right or wrong; it's all Whisk the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda and doubled, and extra pancakes can be frozen and re-heated with a matter of preference. nutmeg together in a large bowl. Combine the milk and the vine- very little difference in taste. gar in a 2-cup glass measuring cup, and let sit 1-2 minutes. Add It's important to serve the pancakes Nutrition information per pancake: 99 calories; 47 calories from fat; 5 g fat (3 g with a good salted butter to bring out the egg yolk and cream or half and half and mix well. Add the saturated; 0 g trans fats); 26 mg cholesterol; 145 mg sodium; 11 g carbohydrate; 1 the banana flavor — I like Kate's Home- melted butter to the milk and egg yolk mixture, and blend with a g fiber; 2 g sugar; 2 g protein. made Butter or Kerrygold — and real fork until well combined. maple syrup. Other good additions are Pour the yolk and milk mixture into the flour mixture, and stir EDITOR'S NOTE: Elizabeth Karmel is a barbecue and mini chocolate chips, dried coconut, with a blending fork until barely combined. Mix the egg white in a Southern foods expert. She is the chef and pit master at toasted walnuts and pecans. These pan- small bowl until slightly foamy, and add the egg white to the bat- online retailer CarolinaCueToGo.com and the author of cakes are good for breakfast but even ter. Stir just until a thick batter is formed. Set aside for 5 minutes. three books, including "Taming the Flame." better served as "Breakfast for Dinner" with a side of crispy bacon. 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