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PANORAMA Just another day Local band Second Nature breezes into the Carolinas’ C1 SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 beach music hall of fame WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 75 CENTS School board Sumter getting refresh trustee calls North Main Street and Manning Avenue projects move forward out test scores BY JIM HILLEY quired because 75 percent of the That project is being paid for [email protected] cost is being paid with federal with penny sales tax money, Mc- funds. The remainder of the Gregor said. The DOT is currently Construction on the $16.5 million money will come from the city’s reviewing the rehabilitation plan Canty says district must streetscaping project for Manning Penny For Progress sales tax. before the six- to nine-month de- Avenue and North Main Street After that process is complete, sign process begins, he said. have more top-down could begin in mid-2018 Sumter the city will work with the De- “Both of these projects are now Planning Director George Mc- partment of Transportation to se- moving,” McGregor said. accountability in teaching Gregor told city council at Tues- lect an engineering and design City Manager Deron McCormick day’s regular meeting at Sumter firm, McGregor said. Designing said the Manning Avenue-Main BY BRUCE MILLS Opera House. the project should begin in 2017 Street project has been planned for [email protected] McGregor said the project was and take nine to 12 months, he a long time. approved by Sumter Urban Area added. “This is long overdue,” he said. Student test results sparked a lengthy Transportation Study board and The planning director also told “It’s going to be exciting, not just school board discussion Monday night at will go before the State Transpor- council the Manning Avenue for those two areas but for the Sumter School District’s regularly sched- tation Improvement Program bridge rehabilitation program whole city.” uled board meeting held at High Hills Ele- board in the coming weeks. He should reach the construction mentary School on Shaw Air Force Base. said approval of those boards is re- stage by the fall of 2017. SEE CITY, PAGE A9 When presenting district test results to the board of trustees Monday, Superinten- dent Frank Baker initially discussed various changes to standards and assessments at the state level in recent years that have Millwood Elementary revisits Colonial Days negatively affected scores lo- cally and statewide. Baker then discussed measures being taken — or soon to be undertaken — to improve district achievement relative to the state scores. Regarding BAKER comparisons, Baker then ad- vised board members that it was better to compare Sum- ter’s district scores and South Carolina De- partment of Education Report Cards, which contain full summary test results, with districts of similar demographics and poverty levels, instead of state averages. “Regarding trends and analysis of the district, Sumter continues to perform below the state average, but look more closely at districts with similar poverty indexes as a main base of comparison,” Baker said. “We mirror their scores and trends, and we are right there like districts like ours.” To these various points, one board member — the Rev. Ralph Canty — took exception. “First, I’m frustrated by these test scores,” Canty said. “Dr. Baker, you spoke for 35 minutes on changing standards.” Canty and Baker then discussed how assessment stan- CANTY dards have increased nationwide because of the global KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM economy we live in. Millwood Elementary fourth graders learn about making hoe cakes from Frank Baker during Colonial Days on Thursday at Canty said the district’s performance the school. The students learned about how children ate, made clothing and played during Colonial times. shows it’s not making adjustments to meet the new standards. “While standards have inclined, our scores are declining annually,” Canty said. “We can’t be apologetic and make excuses. The first 35 minutes of your discussion, Dr. Local foresters fight Pinnacle fire Baker, seemed like an apology. Our mission as a district is to equip our students to be successful in a global society.” BY JIM HILLEY sion personnel fighting the fire are mainly with Forestry Commission Baker then defended his comments and [email protected] four employees from Manchester personnel from across the state. work, including various professional devel- State Forest in Sumter County, in- “We have some Pickens County opment opportunities that are available to Firefighters continue to fight a cluding Director James Douglas, Fire Department and South Caroli- teachers at all district schools. fire on Pinnacle Mountain in Pick- who said Tuesday he is working as na Department of Natural Re- “We can never be satisfied with our per- ens County that has grown to a geographic information systems sources has some representatives formance,” Baker said. “For improvement, more than 7,500 acres. However, (GIS) specialist to help map the on the fire,” he said. it will be painful, yes — but we cannot be the South Carolina Forestry Com- fire and develop plans to control Partly due to many Forestry satisfied. We must have our students ca- mission said the growth was most- the blaze. Commission personnel working reer- and college-ready.” ly due to burnout operations on “We are getting most of it under the fire, a State Forester’s Burning Next, Canty wanted to know how the dis- the west side of the fire as well as control, but there is one part that Ban has been in effect for all of trict’s performance compared to neighbor- fire backing down slopes in the is in really rough terrain and it is Piedmont counties since Thursday. ing counties, such as Kershaw and Flor- Panther Gap area between Pinna- hard to get the people and equip- The counties covered by the ban ence, and not particularly Lee and Claren- cle Mountain and Table Rock. ment in to cut it off,” Douglas said. don counties. Among the Forestry Commis- He said the fire is being fought SEE FIRE, PAGE A9

SEE SCHOOLS, PAGE A9 SC READY 2016 NTSB: 2 midair collisions show limits of ‘see-avoid’ plans Middle schools’ percentage of students meeting and exceeding standards Grade Curriculum S.C. avg local avg. COLUMBIA (AP) — such deadly crashes. and take evasive action in lots to install equipment The National Transpor- NTSB officials read time to avoid a collision. that can help avoid such 6 English/LangArts 41.0% 25.9% tation Safety Board re- reports in Washington “We want to highlight incidents.” Math 39.5% 24.4% ported Tuesday that two on the two accidents the limitations of the The first collision hap- 7 English/LangArts 40.7% 24.0% mid-air collisions in 2015 that claimed the lives of see-and-avoid concept pened over Moncks Cor- Math 34.7% 16.5% show the limits of “see seven people, saying ex- and call attention to the ner between a Cessna and avoid” strategies isting safety mecha- alternatives,” NTSB and an Air Force F-16 8 English/LangArts 44.7% 26.3% and suggests air traffic nisms failed. spokesman Peter Knud- fighter. Two people in the Math 32.4% 13.0% controllers and pilots The “see and avoid” sen said following the small plane were killed, Source: S.C. Department of Education buy better cockpit tech- strategy requires a pilot presentation. “There are but the jet pilot ejected nology to help avoid to see another aircraft affordable options for pi- safely.

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Caregivers recognized with luncheon BY IVY MOORE they will help the sufferer to circumstances,” said Michelle [email protected] bear the unbearable.” Logan-Owens, Palmetto Smith and others spoke not Health Tuomey’s Chief Oper- Many of Sumter’s most car- only of the caregivers’ sacri- ating Officer and a registered ing, but often underappreciat- fices, but also of their own nurse. ed, residents were honored need for comfort and support, Mary Golden, Pilot Club Thursday with a special lun- which they provide but often president, agreed, adding acts cheon and program co-spon- do not themselves receive. of kindness “can affect a per- sored by The Pilot Club of “There are more than 65 son’s life in a positive way. Sumter and Palmetto Health million Americans — young Our club recognized that Tuomey. and old — devoting their time many of our members, Representatives of both and resources to caring for friends and families selfishly spoke, and all had high praise loved ones at home,” Pilot care for those we love without for unpaid caregivers. Sixteen Club member Carolyn Bishop- asking for anything in return. caregivers, chosen by Pilots McLeod said. “Just as they We wanted to use this week to and Palmetto Health Tuom- struggle to tend to the daily recognize” them. ey’s Home Health/Hospice needs of an ailing parent or The program featured a team, were present and re- grandparent, a chronically ill catered lunch, music by the ceived copious thanks, as well spouse, younger siblings or a duo From the Morning, as a variety of gifts. child with special needs, the CHRIS MOORE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM which comprises vocalist Caregivers’ physical and daily needs of the family care- Mary Golden speaks with local caregivers Bobie Jenkins, right, and Ashley Holloman and guitar- emotional sacrifices were rec- giver often go unmet. Their Annette Adams during the Pilot Club of Sumter’s Caregiver Luncheon ist Kevin Jarvis, and the op- ognized with poetry and time is no longer their own; at Palmetto Health Tuomey on Thursday afternoon. The luncheon is portunity for caregivers to music during the program their future plans are put on held to honor unpaid caregivers for their hard work and dedication in share their experiences with hosted by Mary Smith, chair- hold. Some are forced to quit caring for their loved ones throughout the community. each other. woman of the event and a their jobs or school, and their International Care and Pilot Club member, who homes — once a place of re- Rebecca Kimbrell, manager on care, emotional support ... . Kindness Week was created began by reading the eight spite and relaxation — can of Hospice and Palliative “It takes all of us together by Pilot International as a Beatitudes for Caregivers, sometimes feel more like a Care, noted that the caregiv- as a team to provide the care way to encourage people to which include the words: nursing home.” ers’ work extends to serving and compassion these pa- perform good deeds and to “Blessed are those who have Susan Arrants, the clinical as surrogates for nurses tients need and deserve.” bring awareness to just how the ability to listen — they manager for Home Health for “when we are not there. We The luncheon offered its important acts of kindness will lighten many a burden. ... Tuomey, noted that caregiv- count on them to recognize hosts a way to show “appreci- can be. Thursday’s luncheon “Blessed are those who, ers’ hands-on care often al- and let us know when a pa- ation for (caregivers’) sacrific- was the second joint program when nothing can be done or lows their loved ones to re- tient’s ... condition has es and (provided) them the op- of Palmetto Health Tuomey said, do not walk away, but remain in their own homes, changed. They are dedicated portunity to take a little time and the Pilot Club of Sumter; main to provide a comforting rather than in a long-term to staying by their loved one’s out for themselves to fellow- it is planned as an annual and supportive presence — care facility. bedside and providing hands- ship with others in similar event.

LOCAL & STATE BRIEFS South Carolina churches burned by FROM STAFF REPORTS Man gets 40 years for killing woman British topic at Genealogical Society CONWAY — A 49-year-old BY IVY MOORE prehensive list existed and began to Segars’ book will be available for man has been sentenced to 40 [email protected] seek more information. The result is purchase at the 7:30 p.m. Monday pro- years in prison for killing a his well illustrated book. gram and at the Sumter County Genea- 32-year-old woman and dis- Contractor and author Bill Segars According to his official biography, logical Center, 122 N. Washington St. It membering her body. will be the speaker for the Nov. 21 Segars is a native of Darlington Coun- is also available at Amazon.com. The Multiple media outlets re- meeting of the Sumter County Genea- ty’s Kelleytown Community near price is $25. port Randy Robinson pleaded logical Society. He specializes in restor- Hartsville. His work as a licensed con- The Sumter County Genealogical So- guilty Monday to voluntary ing historical churches and has co- tractor and his interest in history was ciety meets monthly from September manslaughter and obstruction written with James A. “Jim” Neal the impetus for his “retirement” career through May. Visitors are welcome and of justice. He got the maxi- “Churches in South Carolina Burned restoring historical buildings, especial- encouraged to attend. Admission is mum sentences for both During the American Revolution: A ly churches. Many of the churches he free to the public, and refreshments are crimes. Pictorial Guide.” The book’s title is has restored are listed in the National served following the presentations. In- Prosecutors say Robinson also Segars’ topic for his 7:30 p.m pre- Register of Historic Places, including terested persons can join the Society. beat Angie Pipkin to death in sentation at Swan Lake Presbyterian Salem Black River Presbyterian Membership includes nine monthly January 2014 at his home in Church, 912 Haynsworth St. Church, also known as “Old Brick newsletters during the year and free Murrells Inlet. Only Pipkin’s After seeing the film, “The Patriot,” Church,” on which he worked in the use of the Sumter County Genealogical torso was found near the in which the British burn a church, summer of 2015. Society Research Center. Annual dues Great Pee Dee River in Flor- Segars said he wondered if churches Segars has been married for almost 40 are $30 for an individual membership ence County. really were burned during the war and years to Debbie Hirshberg Segars, the and $35 dollars for family. Readers can if so, how many and which ones. After daughter of the late Dr. Robert Hirsh- call the Society’s Research Center for Tabulation dry run set some research, he discovered no com- berg, a longtime Sumter veterinarian. more information at (803) 774-3901. for city Ward 4 runoff The Sumter County Regis- tration and Election Commis- sioners will have their Tabula- tion Test Run of the M100 for Board meeting details clean-up efforts at Shaw Sumter City Ward 4 runoff election on Thursday in Sum- FROM STAFF REPORTS a news release. The meeting been closed in accordance cording to the release. ter County Courthouse Room provided a forum for neigh- with RCRA permit require- “Shaw AFB remains fo- 114. The 20th Fighter Wing held bors and local governments to ments. cused on improving its envi- The public is invited to at- its annual Restoration Adviso- openly discuss the environ- Of the 24 remaining active ronmental programs and is tend. ry Board meeting Monday at mental clean-up actions of clean-up sites, three sites ef- constantly monitoring policy the New Beginning Banquet Shaw AFB and any recent fect off-base locations, the re- changes, working with stake- Facility, 5155 Patriot Parkway changes to the base’s environ- lease said. These sites contin- holders, and implementing Road. mental restoration program, ue to have no effect on the new technologies to hasten The purpose of the RAB is the release said. drinking water on or sur- our clean up,” said Jane Allen, CORRECTION to promote community aware- In November 2014, the Re- rounding Shaw AFB. To date, 20th Mission Support Group An article in the Thursday, Nov. 10 ness and obtain constructive source Conservation and Re- $105 million has been spent on director for installations. “We edition of The Sumter Item listed incor- community review, comment covery Act permit listed Shaw the environmental restoration are committed to being a good rect hours for the Sumter Military Mu- and input on current and pro- AFB as having 123 groundwa- program and nearly 1,400 neighbor to the people of seum, 129 S. Harvin St. The museum is posed environmental remedia- ter clean-up sites, according to treatment and monitoring Sumter.” open from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and tion actions in association the release, and in two years, wells have been installed on For more information, call 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. with Shaw AFB, according to 99 of the original sites have and around Shaw AFB, ac- (803) 895-1620.

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unknown brand, valued at bolt-action rifle with a let, unknown brand, valued $700; $3,200 in cash; $3,500 in Weaver scope attachment at $50; $8 in cash, credit POLICE BLOTTER assorted gold necklaces, valued at $550 was report- cards and a driver’s license; ropes, chains, watches and edly stolen from a vehicle bamboo earrings valued at CHARGES and $100 in cash were reportedly stolen from a vehicle rings; and an Xbox One val- while it was parked in the $400; and a silver and gold Amanda D. Powell, 36, of 946 while it was parked in the ued at $200 were reportedly 2600 block of Moonlite Drive necklace valued at $400 E. Fulton St., was arrested 6100 block of Ramsey Road stolen from a residence in about 6:40 a.m. Saturday. were reportedly stolen from Monday and charged with about 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 9. the 1400 block of Eagle Road A red and green purse val- a vehicle while it was parked second degree burglary for about 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10. in the 1900 block of Mason A black .22-caliber firearm, ued at $50; a Bebe brand allegedly taking ceiling Road about 8 p.m. Saturday. unknown make, valued at A camouflage .30-06 Savage wallet valued at $50; a wal- fans, light fixtures, a televi- $200; a black .243-caliber sion and a microwave oven, CVA single shot firearm val- totaling about $525 in value, ued at $400; and a brown from a residence in the 2500 Are you looking for work? Marlin .30-30 lever-action block of Ard Lane on Sept. We ﬁ ll Permanent and rifle valued at $400 were re- 29. According to a news reportedly stolen from a resi- Temporary jobs in the lease from Sumter County dence in the 7400 block of Sheriff’s Office, Powell al- greater Sumter area. Fullard Street in Lynchburg legedly committed the about 4 p.m. on Nov. 9. Current Openings: crime with a codefendant. A 42-inch flat-screen Vizio TV MARK TAYLOR STOLEN PROPERTY valued at $400; a 32-inch flat- • Manufacturing Branch Manager A black and silver .380-caliber screen Sony TV valued at Staff Accountant Sig Sauer P238 valued at $700 $200; a 48-inch flat-screen TV, NMLS #79695 • Billing Specialist PHONE: (803) 468-0021 • A/P Clerk Com e by McLaughlin For d OFFICE: (803) 905-3205 • Admin. Assistant for all you r autom otive [email protected] • Bookkeeper “Sales & Ser vice” www.MiMutual.info/MTaylor Apply in person at: Norman Williams

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NEW YORK (AP) — Roe v. might be an increase in the Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court number of women seeking to decision legalizing abortion na- self-induce an abortion. tionwide, could be in jeopardy In the decades since the Roe under Donald Trump’s presi- decision, several states have dency. If a reconfigured high kept or added anti-abortion court did overturn it, the likely laws that could take effect im- outcome would be a patchwork mediately if the ruling were map: some states protecting overturned. abortion access, others enact- Among them is Wisconsin. ing tough bans, and many Nicole Safar, director of gov- struggling over what new lim- ernment relations for the its they might impose. state’s Planned Parenthood af- Trump, who will have at filiate, said a statute has been least one Supreme Court va- on the books since 1849 making cancy to fill, has pledged to ap- it a felony for a doctor to per- point “pro-life” justices who form an abortion in Wisconsin. potentially would be open to Abortion is likely to remain weakening or reversing Roe. legal in neighboring Illinois, With one seat vacant, the high but Safar said even that trip court now has a 5-3 majority might be out of reach for many supporting abortion rights, low-income women in Wiscon- and thus one of those five sin. would need to vacate his or her “Illinois is and should re- seat to give the court an anti- AP FILE PHOTO main an oasis for abortion abortion majority. Marchers carry a banner in January in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington during the March for care, but we can’t be compla- Trump broached that possi- Life 2016 annual rally on the anniversary of 1973 ‘Roe v. Wade’ court decision that legalized abortion. cent about that,” said Brigid bility in an interview aired Leahy, director of public policy Sunday night on CBS’ “60 Min- gynecologist. senior counsel for Americans Coast and in the Northeast. for Planned Parenthood in Illi- utes,” suggesting that a rever- Grimes was alluding to the United For Life, predicted that South-central and southeast- nois. “I don’t think our legisla- sal of Roe would return the fact that many states under Re- the states would break into ern states would be among ture is poised to pass a ban matter to the states, leaving it publican control already have three basic categories if Roe those likely to impose bans, po- should Roe be overturned. But up to their legislatures to de- forced closure of some abor- were overturned: Perhaps a tentially leaving women in a things can always change.” cide the future of abortion action clinics, confronting some dozen states would continue to huge, contiguous chunk of the Vicki Saporta, president of cess. women with the need for long- make abortion widely accessi- United States with no nearby the National Abortion Federa- Asked about the likelihood distance travel in order to ob- ble, another dozen or so would access to abortion providers. tion, said a reconfigured Su- that some women would face tain an abortion. While afflu- ban virtually all abortions un- “For many women, it’s not preme Court might address an abortion bans in their states, ent women might be able to af- less the mother’s life were at possible to traverse across abortion case by leaving some Trump replied, “Well, they’ll ford such travel, it can be an stake, and roughly two dozen multiple state lines,” said aspects of Roe in place, but perhaps have to go, they’ll have insurmountable burden for more states would thrash out Nancy Northup, president of chipping away at it to allow a to go to another state.” some low-income women. their response with debate the Center for Reproductive broader range of restrictions. Supporters of abortion “Is that the world we want, among the public and in the Rights. “This could have tragic “It’s not so easy to overturn rights concurred with that where women’s ability to get legislatures. Forsythe suggest- consequences.” Roe,” she said. “Women in this analysis. the care she needs depends on ed that some of those states She said one consequence country would not stand for it.” “If Roe were overturned, we her ability to go to another might allow abortions in the would likely return to a patch- state?” asked Jennifer Dalven, first trimester of pregnancy, work quilt of laws, which director of the American Civil while restricting or banning would force women onto the Liberties Union’s Reproductive later abortions. road even more than at pres- Freedom Project. Among the states likely to ent,” said Dr. David Grimes, a Anti-abortion leader Clark maintain full access to abor- North Carolina obstetrician- Forsythe, acting president and tion are those on the Pacific No Dealers Please! HIGHEST PRICES AROUND! 10k Gold $14 per gram • 10k Gold $23 per penny weight 14k Gold $19 per gram • 14k Gold $32 per penny weight • Professional design • Repair • Installation • Maintenance We Buy Diamonds Also • Service repair work on most all makes and models

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In some pro- Inmate Joshua Meador speaks about addiction at Sheridan Correc- wasn’t enough,” said Lee, the could save money compared grams, prisoners get an injec- tional Center in Sheridan, Ill. Meador, a recovering heroin addict, lead author. with the cost of locking up a tion before release, then fol- hopes to get into a Vivitrol program at Sheridan before his release in Advocates argue that in- drug offender — about $25,000 low-up shots from any clinic. January. Vivitrol is a high-priced monthly injection used to prevent mates have a constitutional a year for each inmate at the For decades, researchers relapse in opioid abusers. right to all FDA-approved ad- Sheridan Correctional Center, have recognized addiction as diction medications through- 70 miles southwest of Chica- a relapsing brain disease with thing better for the criminal Northeast next year. The out their incarceration. go. medication an important part justice system,” said David drug’s manufacturer hopes “Treatment should be of- Dr. Joshua Lee, of New York of therapy. But most jails and Farabee of the University of prisons will be the gateway to fered from the moment they University’s medical school, prisons reject methadone and California at Los Angeles, a larger market. are brought into the system,” said more evidence is needed buprenorphine, the other gov- who leads a Vivitrol study in a Also known as extended-re- said Sally Friedman, legal di- to determine whether the med- ernment-approved medica- New Mexico jail. “There’s lease naltrexone, the medica- rector of the New York-based ication can help substantial tions for opioid addiction, be- been pushback with other tion won Food and Drug Ad- Legal Action Center, which is numbers of people and wheth- cause they are habit-forming medications, people saying, ministration approval for al- looking for a test case to bring er it’s worth paying for, but the and can be abused. ‘We’re just changing one drug cohol dependence in 2006 and to court. early results are encouraging. Just ask Joshua Meador, 28, for another.’ That argument in 2010 to prevent relapse in Physicians have learned to “It sounds good, and for an inmate at Sheridan who goes out the window when post-detox opioid users. be cautious about pharmaceu- some of us, it feels like the hopes to get into the Vivitrol you’re talking about a block- The evidence for giving Vi- tical company marketing, said right thing to do,” said Lee, a program before his release in er” like Vivitrol. vitrol to inmates is thin but Andrew Kolodny, senior sci- leading researcher on the January. Before incarcera- Prison systems in Illinois, promising. In the biggest entist at the Heller School for treatment. tion, he abused both older Vermont, Wyoming and Wis- study, sponsored by the Na- Social Policy and Manage- Vivitrol is emerging as the treatment drugs. When given consin are trying the drug on tional Institute on Drug ment at Brandeis University. nation searches for ways to take-home doses of metha- a small scale. 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ATLANTA (AP) — Report- an Episcopal church was the priority placed on hate ed hate crimes against Mus- slashed and the words crimes. Those concerns were lims rose in 2015 to their “Trump nation. Whites only” compounded over the week- highest number since the af- were written on the back. end after Trump named as termath of the Sept. 11, 2001, Authorities on two Califor- his chief White House strate- terrorist attacks, according nia State University campus- gist Steve Bannon, who came to FBI statistics released es, in San Diego and San to his campaign from Breit- Monday. Jose, were investigating re- bart News. Under his leader- AP FILE PHOTO Overall, the total number ports that two women wear- ship, the Breitbart website The statue honoring former South Carolina governor and U.S. of hate crimes against all ing headscarves were at- became one of the leading senator “Pitchfork” Ben Tillman is seen on the grounds of the groups reported by law en- tacked. 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Of the 4,216 victims of a local law enforcement agen- A group called the Asso- was vandalized at least “We’ve seen how words hate crime motivated by race cies had not submitted a sin- ciation of Artists for twice in 2015, with graffiti from public figures like Don- or ethnicity, 52 percent were gle hate crime report during Change said each stocking on the building and paint ald Trump translate into vio- black, 18.7 percent were the past six years as part of represented a lynching vic- thrown on a portrait of Till- lence,” said Mark Potok with white and 9.3 percent were the FBI’s tracking program, tim when “Pitchfork” Ben man inside. the Southern Poverty Law Hispanic or Latino. prompting concerns that an Tillman was governor from Tillman was a South Car- Center, which tracks hate Crimes against Jews in- undercount was masking the 1890 to 1894 and was inten- olina governor and a U.S. groups in the U.S. creased about 9 percent, true scope of hate and bias tionally placed after Donald senator. 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After a public hearing, council ap- include Abbeville, Anderson, proved the first reading of an ordi- Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, nance amending development stan- Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, dards to allow off-site directional Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, signs. The ordinance was requested Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Rich- by the Building Industry Association land, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union of South Carolina. and York. A request to allow pennants and Douglas said he and the three fluttering devices was withdrawn by other Manchester State Forest em- the applicant and removed from the ployees expect to be working the fire proposed ordinance. until Saturday or Sunday. He said Earl McLeod Jr. of BIA said many the other three employees from potential real estate buyers have diffi- Sumter County were working the culty finding newly constructed hous- front lines of the fire using rakes es because GPS systems usually are and Pulaskis, a combination axe and not updated to include streets in new pick. subdivisions very quickly. “Those are used to cut down to “We think this is a practical, reason- bare soil,” he said. able approach that is allowed in most Meanwhile, the S.C. Department municipalities,” McLeod said. of Health and Environmental Con- Mack Kolb, a local representative for trol is warning residents smoke Mungo Homes, said he receives a lot of being generated by the Pinnacle PHOTO PROVIDED feedback from people who have difficul- fire and others in the region can be Smoke from the forest fire raging at Pinnacle Mountain in northern Pickens County ty finding his company’s model homes. hazardous to some people’s health. is seen looking toward North Carolina, and the fire now threatens the main part of He reminded council of the effect DHEC said elevated levels of Table Rock State Park just a short distance to the east. new home builders have on the local particulate matter have been economy. found in several areas of the state, ent for several more days, according cause of dry conditions in the area, “These builders are probably invest- mostly in Upstate counties. Areas to a DHEC press release. The re- he said. ing $40 million a year to increase your of the state north of I-20 and west lease recommended people with re- “The weather, it’s been really, re- tax base,” Kolb said. of I-77 are at risk, DHEC said in a spiratory problems limit time spent ally dry up here,” he said. The ordinance would allow the signs press release. outdoors when the smoke is present Douglas said a lot of controlled for purposes other than real estate as “Smoke from these fires can irri- and take measures to prevent burning is done in the Manchester well. tate the eyes and respiratory system, smoke from getting inside their State Forest, and there are a lot of Council also held a hearing and ap- as well as aggravate or exacerbate homes. small wild fires in the Midlands, but proved first reading of an ordinance chronic heart and lung diseases,” Douglas said fires such as the Pin- they are usually contained quickly. to amend a planned development for said Rhonda Thompson, Chief of the nacle Fire take place in the moun- “We all have three or four years of 612 Maney St. to allow a catering ser- S.C. Bureau of Air Quality. tainous regions of the state every experience fighting fires,” Douglas vice as an allowed use. Smokey conditions could be pres- few years. The current fire is be- said.

to get to the top of South Car- keep everybody else broke ra Jackson were all sworn SCHOOLS FROM PAGE A1 olina,” Canty said. “We only and poor. We must train every into office since all were re- do that if there’s a concerted child to be productive.” elected in the Nov. 8 general “The Report Cards will only school level, the state has effort at all levels in the Baker went on to explain election. All ran unopposed in compare us with district like changed assessments three schools and district. If we are that he felt there’s a need to their respective districts. Ad- ours with the same demo- times in the past five years, to compete in the global mar- cut back on the number of ditionally on Monday night, graphics,” Baker said. “For from PASS to ACT Aspire and ket, we must come out of high changes and assessments to fellow board members re- example, the Report Cards now to SC READY. school ready to go. give more teaching time to elected McGhaney as board will not compare us with “Our percentage drops are “We can’t settle for less. I teachers. chairman; Karen Michalik as Richland-Lexington District 5 on par with the state,” Baker don’t think we can continue to “When we make so many vice chairman; and Jackson (split between Richland and said. “But it’s not something just say, ‘We have a high index changes with standards and as- as clerk of the board. Lexington counties).” we are proud of. We always of poverty.’ We have got that sessments, it makes it very dif- Canty then asked the super- must push for more.” all over the state. And we ficult,” Baker said. “I think our intendent to address Sumter’s Baker added that achieve- can’t continue to lament over district and our state are trying middle schools’ scores. On the ment often decreases in middle the number of African-Ameri- to do too much. The teachers South Carolina College- and school since it’s a different en- can males we’ve got. We’ve say the district and the state Career-Ready Assessments (SC vironmental and developmen- got them; so, let’s teach them. have us moving in too many di- READY), taken by sixth tal setting for children as they Let’s equip them for service. rections at once. At the state through eighth graders last approach the teenage years. We have got young black boys level, we stop and start on vari- EVERY DAY spring, the district’s highest “Our middle schools have in these schools who can do as ous subjects too much, such as achievement level in math or the greatest concern,” Baker well as anybody else. But our writing. We must find a bal- English/Language Arts was said. “Oftentimes, students teachers have to commit to ance for things.” 8th grade English with 26.3 per- don’t continue with that fol- teaching them. It’s about In other business at the cent of students meeting or ex- low through in middle school. teaching them. If we keep ev- board meeting, the Rev. Daryl ceeding standards. By compari- That issue may not have been erybody ill-equipped, then we McGhaney, Canty and Barba- son, 44.7 percent of the state’s seen at the elementary-school eighth graders overall met or level.” exceeded standards in English/ Canty then added that the Language Arts on the test. district needs to have account- YOUR PATH TO A CAREER OR Baker started his remarks ability measures at every level. by saying that at the middle- “We, in Sumter, only want UNIVERSITY TRANSFER BEGINS Chevrolet Silverado cctech.edu or HERE 803.778.1961

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COMMENTARY Blacks and politicians onald Trump’s surprise win has millions of Americans, many of whom are black, in a tizzy. Many, such as DKareem Abdul-Jabbar, are writing about what it means to be black during a Trump administration even though Trump’s presidency has yet to begin. My argument has always been that the political arena is largely irrelevant to the interests of ordinary black people. Much of the 1960s and ’70s civil rights rheto- ric was that black political power was necessary for economic power. But the nation’s most troublesome and dangerous cities, which are also cities with low-performing and unsafe schools and poor-quality city services, have been run by Democrats for nearly a half- COMMENTARY century — with blacks having significant political power, having been mayors, city Democrats — with friends like Obama councilors and other top officials, such as superintendents BY WASHINGTON EXAMINER The last four elections point to- wiped out as well. of schools and chiefs of police. ward a massive miscalculation by The stunning 2016 result puts an Walter Panic among some blacks n his first news conference Obama. He confused his own elec- exclamation point on all this. Hill- Williams over the upcoming Trump since Donald Trump’s electoral strength as a candidate with ary Clinton was crushed even presidency is unwarranted. tion victory, President Obama popular support for his ideas. In though her experience, demo- Whoever is the president has Ispoke about his own party’s the end, his transformative poli- graphic trends and expectations little or no impact on the living conditions of loss. cies proved so unpopular that far were on her side. Not only that, ordinary black people, even when that presi- “When your team loses, every- too many other Democrats could but she also faced an opponent apt dent is a black person, as the Obama presiden- one gets deflated,” Obama said not survive them. to overload Democratic opposition cy has demonstrated. The overall welfare of Monday. Democrats, he noted, From the beginning, Obama de- researchers with juicy material. black people requires attention to devastating must do some soul-searching in cided that he couldn’t be bothered Yet she was routed in six states problems that can be solved only at the family defeat and added, “I think it’s a to cultivate a working relationship that Obama had carried twice. and community levels. good thing for me not to be big- with the opposition. “I won,” he This all happened despite exit Mountains of evidence demonstrates that footing that conversation.” famously said. And he was, him- polls showing that the same elec- outcomes are not favorable for children raised That sounds like he is humbly self, able to survive the total war torate that chose Trump still had in female-headed households. Criminal behav- stepping aside after his eight years he sparked over Obamacare, the a favorable opinion of Obama ior is greater, and academic achievement is in the White House. But it is also stimulus package and other like himself. much less for such children. This is a devastat- an evasion of responsibility for legislation. He could also weather There are perhaps two main les- ing problem, but it is beyond the reach of a the wreck he leaves behind. If the blowback from his executive sons to draw from this. First, it is president or any other politician to solve. If Obama were a trucker, you might orders and regulations essentially possible that the chaos surround- there is a solution, it will come from churches expect him to say something simi- declining to enforce immigration ing Trump’s campaign, and his and local community organizations. lar as he walked away from the laws. He got away with making struggles with party leaders, hid Education is vital to upward mobility. Most flaming hulk of a semi he had just war on coal country, and intensi- the fact that the GOP has grown schools labeled as “persistently dangerous” are crashed. fying the culture wars by obliging much stronger as an electoral schools with predominantly black populations. Obama isn’t just leaving politi- elderly Catholic nuns to pay for force since Obama’s return to At many schools, students are required to walk cal life, but he is also leaving the contraceptives and abortifacients, power four years ago. through metal detectors and place their book Democratic Party a smoldering and issuing a diktat confusing the Second, it demonstrates that bags and purses on a conveyor belt that goes ruin. He took office on a wave that distinction between girls’ and Obama’s personal strength fooled through an X-ray machine. Armed police pa- turned America blue. Since then, boys’ bathrooms in schools. not only him, but also the entire trol the school to try to stem school violence. Democrats have have lost (pend- But while Obama’s personal pundit class into thinking that a But even with a police presence, teachers, staff ing some outcomes) 63 seats in the popularity has remained strong, crippled Democratic Party, just as and students are assaulted. A policy that per- House and 12 in the Senate. They his fellow Democrats have been unappealing as it had been in 2004, manently removes troublemakers would make have gone from controlling 62 of cut down in huge swaths whenev- was thriving under his steward- a greater impact on black education than any- the nation’s 99 state legislative er their leader was not on the bal- ship. thing a U.S. president could do. The fact that chambers to just 30. They have lot. Obama led House Democrats Obama has the luxury of walk- black parents, teachers and civil rights organi- also lost a net 12 or 13 governor- like sheep to the slaughter in 2010 ing away from this wreck, but zations tolerate and make excuses for the de- ships, depending on how North and 2014. In the Senate, Democrats other Democrats are going to have spicable and destructive behavior of so many Carolina is eventually tallied. who voted for Obamacare were to pick up the pieces. young blacks is a gross betrayal of the memo- ry, struggle, sacrifice, sweat, tears and blood of COMMENTARY our ancestors. The sorry and tragic state of black education is not going to be turned around until there’s a change in what’s accept- able and unacceptable behavior by young peo- There is no ‘Trump’s America’ or ‘Obama’s America’ ple. That change could come only from within the black community. BY DAVID FRENCH Change.org petition asking that As I wrote when it appeared that Using 2012 data from the FBI Uniform Crime electors vote for Hillary Clinton on Hillary Clinton would be elected, Reporting Program, Law Street Media offers This is an old and tired game, Dec. 19 has gained almost 2.4 mil- that is silly. America is built from some sobering statistics in an article titled but let’s play it anyway. It’s the lion signatures. And what about the ground up to be resilient and “Crime in America: Top 10 Most Dangerous week after the presidential elec- secession? Yep, talk of #Calexit resistant to authoritarianism. The Cities Over 200,000” (http://tinyurl.com/qeus- tion, and Hillary Clinton just and “Wexit” (California, Oregon checks on President Trump’s pow- jj4). The nation’s most dangerous big cities are squeaked out an Electoral College and Washington) is bubbling up ers will be immense. He couldn’t Detroit, Oakland, St. Louis, Memphis, Stock- win after losing the popular vote. online. transform Portland or Oakland ton, Birmingham, Baltimore, Cleveland, Atlan- Across the country, furious All of this is premised on a very into a dystopian nightmare if he ta and Milwaukee. The most common charac- Trump supporters are blocking particular, dystopian vision of a wanted to. Indeed, if a GOP House teristic of these cities is that they have predom- roads, smashing windows, setting place CNN calls “Trump’s Ameri- and Senate can pass reforms that inantly black populations. Another common fires and even attacking police. ca.” Even as smoke rises from reinvigorate federalism, Portland characteristic is that for decades, all of them Shock videos show young white Democratic cities, liberals are for- and Oakland will find themselves have been run by Democratic and presumably men delivering terrifying beatings warding around proof of the hor- with more autonomy, not less. liberal administrations. Some cities — such as to black men, denouncing Clinton ror that awaits in a Trump admin- If liberals want to know about Detroit, Buffalo, Newark and Philadelphia — as they go. Petitions demanding istration. Small knots of Klans- the thing they so derisively call haven’t elected a Republican mayor for more that electors defy the will of their men have gathered here and there. “Trump’s America,” then they than a half-century. states’ voters gain millions of sig- Vandals have tagged some public should get out more. Here are some indisputable facts: Crime im- natures. Secession talk roils spaces with bigoted graffiti. In a I’m weary over the battle to de- poses a huge cost on black communities in the Texas. middle school, a widely shared fine “real” America. America is forms of human suffering and economic well- Can you imagine the coverage? video shows kids chanting “build the only real America. I argued being. It matters little whether the U.S. presi- This would be deemed proof posi- the wall.” against both Trump and Clinton dent is black or white, Democrat or Republi- tive of the dangers of Trumpism. The Klan is despicable, the alt- because I love this country. I’m can. It also matters little whether local politi- The riots would be called acts of right is evil, and bigoted vandal- praying that Trump will be an ex- cians are black or white or Democrats or Re- “insurrection.” Some would be ism is disturbing and wrong, but if traordinarily successful president publicans. What will matter is an unyielding calling them the first shots of a these acts are evidence of because I love this country. I’ll black intolerance for crime, along with a will- second civil war. Pundits across “Trump’s America,” then what offer whatever help I can (if any- ingness to allow policing authorities to do what the land would bask in self-con- are the riots and beatings? Is that one wants it) because I love this is necessary to stop criminals from preying on gratulation. “We told you these Obama’s America? Is it Hillary country. The overwhelming ma- the overwhelmingly law-abiding people of the people were dangerous. We always Clinton’s America? jority of Trump voters don’t hate community. knew they were deplorable.” No. There’s no such thing as anyone in the blue states. Indeed, In light of the many difficulties within black Each of these things is happen- “Trump’s America” or “Obama’s the majority of Trump voters be- communities, focusing energy and resources ing right now, but in reverse. In America” or “Clinton’s America.” lieve that his policies will improve on the election of Donald Trump is gross dere- Oakland and Portland, anti- There is just “America,” and right the lives of all Americans. They liction. Trump protesters rioted, starting now all too many of its citizens may not ever get your support, but fires, smashing cars and attacking are roiled by a senseless hysteria, they do deserve your respect. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics police. In Chicago, young black convinced that their communities at George Mason University. men beat and robbed a 49-year-old most represent the American — David French is an attorney, white Trump supporter, cursing ideal, and the failure of that ideal and a staff writer at National Re- © 2016 CREATORS.COM him and the president-elect. A at the polls presages doom. view.

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PREP FOOTBALL Harvin, Johnson, Fulton, White earn POTW honors BY DENNIS BRUNSON clinched the Region VI-5A Week and Special Teams Play- [email protected] title outright with the win. er of the Week, respectively. PLAYERS OF THE WEEK SHS’ ability to limit CF was They are joined by Manning Carolina Forest High School twofold: the continued strong wide receiver David Fulton as had a difficult job doing any- play of a smothering defense the Offensive Player of the thing offensively in its football a tremendous kicking game Week and C.E. Murray offen- game against Sumter High on special teams that allowed sive tackle Shyhiem White as School last Friday. The Pan- it to win the battle for field po- the Offensive Lineman of the thers managed just 121 yards sition. Week. of total offense and spent the Because of their outstand- The quartet will be honored DAVID RAYMOND SHYHIEM PRESSLEY better part of the evening op- ing efforts, Sumter defensive on Friday at the Sumter FULTON JOHNSON WHITE HARVIN erating in the shadow of their end Raymond Johnson and Touchdown Club’s final week- own goal posts. punter Pressley Harvin have ly breakfast meeting at Swan OFFENSIVE DEFENSIVE OFFENSIVE SPECIAL The result was a 23-0 victo- been selected as The Sumter PLAYER PLAYER LINEMAN TEAMS ry for the Gamecocks, who Item Defensive Player of the SEE PLAYERS, PAGE B3

CAROLINA FOOTBALL USC looking Peak performance to become After back-to-back losses early in the year, senior-laden Cavaliers bowl eligible defense regroups in time for another run at state championship PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

COLUMBIA — South Caroli- na linebacker Jonathan Wal- ton has one goal on his mind — qualify for a bowl game. “We’ve got something to fight for,” Walton said Tues- day. The Gamecocks (5-5) hope to extend their season this week against struggling Football Championship Subdivision opponent (2-8) at Wil- liams-Brice Stadi- um on Saturday. It may not be as easy a task as it sounds, given the MUSCHAMP last time South Carolina faced an FCS opponent, Citadel walked out with a 23-22 victory. “That makes me nuts, every day,” left tackle Mason Zandi said. Walton, Zandi and the Gamecocks say those memories from last year drive them at practice this week, particular with a chance to extend their season into the holidays. South Carolina coach Will Muschamp began talking up a bowl bid several weeks ago as his team rallied from a 2-4 start to win three in a row before last week’s 20-7 defeat at Florida . “I talk to these guys all the time,” the first-year coach said. “These seniors want to go to a bowl game. That’s very important for our program.” Especially for the additional RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM month or so of workouts, film Robert E. Lee Academy’s Brent King (58) tackles St. Andrew’s running back Cole Becker during the Cavaliers’ 28-7 victory last Friday in breakdowns and practices Bishopville. King is one of nine seniors starting on the defense that returned from last year’s 1A state championship team. They’ll look leading up to a postseason to close out their final seasons with another ring on Saturday in Columbia against First Baptist in the SCISA 2A state title game. game given how young South Carolina is. BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS captured the SCISA 1A state title the weren’t tackling right, we weren’t play- That youth showed last [email protected] year prior, but the loss to the Warriors ing our responsibilities, and really we week at The Swamp as fresh- dropped them to 1-2 after back-to-back weren’t doing what we were supposed man quarterback Jake Bentley BISHOPVILLE — It was after a 35-20 games on the short end of the score- to be doing. was swarmed by the Gators’ defeat at the hands of Dillon Christian board. It was also the first time REL “After that, we settled down and ma- strong defensive line most of that Robert E. Lee Academy had to do had given up more than 21 points in a tured a little bit and starting playing the game. He threw his first some soul searching — especially on game since 2014. better.” college interception and was defense. “We weren’t playing good ball,” se- The Cavs had gone undefeated and nior DL/LB Kody McCutchen said. “We SEE CAVALIERS, PAGE B3 SEE USC, PAGE B4

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Ohio State up; Michigan, Clemson still top 4 in CFP RALPH D. RUSSO THE OHIO STATE PROBLEM The Associated Press CFP TOP 10 Michigan’s loss to Iowa cre- 1. Alabama 6. Washington ated a potential predicament Ohio State moved into sec- for the selection committee ond in the College Football 2. Ohio State 7. Wisconsin with the Buckeyes. Because Playoff rankings behind Ala- 3. Michigan 8. Penn State Ohio State lost at eighth- bama, with Michigan and ranked Penn State, the Nitta- 4. Clemson 9. Oklahoma Clemson still in the top four ny Lions would win a tie- after losing for the first time 5. Louisville 10. Colorado breaker for the Big Ten East if this season. both finish 8-1 in the confer- Louisville was fifth and ence, shutting out the Buck- Washington dropped from ing to Iowa. eyes from the conference fourth to sixth after its first The Tigers ended up drop- championship game. loss. ping two spots to No. 4 after In two years of the playoff, Clemson, Michigan and losing to Pittsburgh. all the participants have been Washington — the Nos. 2, 3 Louisville was ranked fifth. conference champions and the and 4 teams in last week’s Wisconsin was seventh and committee is instructed to rankings — all lost to un- Penn State eighth, giving the give some preference to ranked teams on Saturday. Big Ten four teams in the top league champs and head-to- The Wolverines, who have 10. head results when teams are three victories against teams Oklahoma was the highest- similar. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS in the selection committee’s rated Big 12 team at nine and Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett (16) and the Tigers remained in the top 10, did not move after los- Colorado was 10th. SEE CFP, PAGE B4 College Football Playoff top four in Tuesday’s rankings at No. 4. B2 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

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W L Pct GB TV, RADIO Portland 7 4 .636 — Utah 7 5 .583 ½ TODAY Oklahoma City 6 5 .545 1 7 a.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP Minnesota 3 6 .333 3 World Tour Finals Doubles Round- Denver 3 7 .300 3½ Robin Matches from London (TEN- NIS). PACIFIC DIVISION 9 a.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP W L Pct GB World Tour Finals Singles Round-Rob- L.A. Clippers 10 1 .909 — in Matches from London (TENNIS). Golden State 8 2 .800 1½ 11 a.m. – Professional Golf: Asian L.A. Lakers 6 5 .545 4 Tour Resorts World Manila Masters Sacramento 4 7 .364 6 Final Round from Maila, Philippines Phoenix 3 8 .273 7 (GOLF). 1 p.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP MONDAY’S GAMES World Tour Finals Doubles Round- Indiana 88, Orlando 69 Robin Matches from London (TENNIS). Detroit 104, Oklahoma City 88 3 p.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP New York 93, Dallas 77 World Tour Finals Singles Round-Rob- Houston 115, Philadelphia 88 in Match from London – Stan Waw- New Orleans 106, Boston 105 rinka vs. Marin Cilic (TENNIS). San Antonio 94, Miami 90 5 p.m. – PGA Golf: RSM Classic Pro- Memphis 102, Utah 96 Am from Sea Island, Ga. (GOLF). L.A. Clippers 127, Brooklyn 95 6 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Texas A&M at Tennessee (ESPNU). TUESDAY’S GAMES 6 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Base- Toronto at Cleveland, 7 p.m. ball Writers’ Association of America Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Cy Young Awards (MLB NETWORK). Charlotte at Minnesota, 8 p.m. 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk Chicago at Portland, 10 p.m. (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. 7 p.m. – College Football: Ball State at Toledo (ESPN2). WEDNESDAY’S GAMES 7 p.m. – College Basketball: North- Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m. western at Butler (FOX SPORTS 1). New Orleans at Orlando, 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh at Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Washington (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Dallas at Boston, 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Golden State Detroit at New York, 7:30 p.m. at Toronto (ESPN). Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. – College Football: Northern Il- Golden State at Toronto, 8 p.m. linois at Eastern Michigan (ESPNU). Houston at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 8 p.m. – College Basketball: New Or- Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m. leans at Oklahoma State (FOX SPORT- Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. SOUTH). San Antonio at Sacramento, 10:30 8 p.m. – Professional Golf: PGA Tour p.m. of Australasia Australian Open First Round from Sydney (GOLF). 8 p.m. – NFL Football: Pro Football Hall NHL STANDINGS of Fame Gold Jacket Semifinalists (NFL NETWORK). By The Associated Press THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 8 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Cleveland manager Terry Francona, who led the Indians to the World Series, was named American Mississippi at Mississippi State (SEC EASTERN CONFERENCE League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. NETWORK). ATLANTIC DIVISION 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Memphis GP W L OT Pts GF GA at Los Angeles Clippers (ESPN). Montreal 16 13 2 1 27 53 34 12:55 a.m. – Women’s International Boston 16 10 6 0 20 41 38 Soccer: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Ottawa 15 9 5 1 19 35 35 Cup Match from Port Moresby, Papua Tampa Bay 16 9 6 1 19 50 42 New Guinea – Mexico vs. Germany Detroit 16 8 7 1 17 41 43 (FOX SPORTS 1). Florida 15 7 7 1 15 40 39 Indians’ Francona, Dodgers’ 12:55 a.m. – Women’s International Toronto 15 6 6 3 15 44 55 Soccer: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Buffalo 15 5 6 4 14 29 37 Cup Match from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Ghana vs. France (FOX METROPOLITAN DIVISION SPORTS 2). GP W L OT Pts GF GA 3 a.m. – Professional Golf: European N.Y. Rangers 16 12 4 0 24 65 36 Roberts managers of the year PGA Tour DP World Tour Champion- Pittsburgh 15 10 3 2 22 47 39 ship First Round from Dubai, United Washington 14 9 4 1 19 37 34 Arab Emirates (GOLF). New Jersey 14 8 3 3 19 35 30 BEN WALKER 3:55 a.m. – Women’s International Columbus 13 7 4 2 16 45 32 er Wednesday for the Cy Soccer: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Philadelphia 16 7 7 2 16 55 59 The Associated Press Young awards. Cup Match from Port Moresby, Papua N.Y. Islanders 16 5 8 3 13 40 51 New Guinea – United States vs. New Carolina 14 4 6 4 12 38 46 Boston’s Rick Porcello, Zealand (FOX SPORTS 1). NEW YORK — Long be- Detroit’s Justin Verlander 3:55 a.m. – Women’s International WESTERN CONFERENCE fore they were honored for and Cleveland’s Corey Klu- Soccer: FIFA U-20 Women’s World CENTRAL DIVISION Cup Match from Port Moresby, Papua GP W L OT Pts GF GA guiding teams with depleted ber are up for the AL prize. New Guinea – Venezuela vs. South Chicago 16 11 3 2 24 54 39 rosters to first-place finish- Chicago Cubs teammates Korea (FOX SPORTS 2). Winnipeg 17 8 7 2 18 50 50 Minnesota 14 8 5 1 17 41 28 es, Dave Roberts and Terry Kyle Hendricks and Jon St. Louis 16 7 6 3 17 37 47 Francona were forever Lester and Washington’s NFL STANDINGS Dallas 16 6 6 4 16 44 55 Nashville 14 6 5 3 15 39 37 linked. Max Scherzer are compet- By The Associated Press Colorado 14 6 8 0 12 27 41 Fans in Boston and being for the NL honor. AMERICAN CONFERENCE PACIFIC DIVISION yond will always remember Roberts got 16 first-place EAST GP W L OT Pts GF GA Edmonton 16 9 6 1 19 46 41 that signature stolen base. votes to top Joe Maddon, W L T Pct PF PA San Jose 15 9 6 0 18 37 35 New England 7 2 0 .778 241 163 It was Roberts’ daring whose Cubs won the World Anaheim 16 7 6 3 17 41 40 Miami 5 4 0 .556 204 206 Los Angeles 16 7 8 1 15 39 41 swipe as a pinch-runner in Series. Maddon, who earned Buffalo 4 5 0 .444 237 203 Vancouver 16 6 9 1 13 33 48 N.Y. Jets 3 7 0 .300 179 244 the bottom of the ninth in- the award last year, was Calgary 16 5 10 1 11 39 59 SOUTH Arizona 14 5 9 0 10 38 49 ning that helped the Red Sox THE ASSOCIATED PRESS picked first on eight ballots. W L T Pct PF PA NOTE: Two points for a win, one point — managed by Francona — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Washington’s Dusty Houston 6 3 0 .667 161 188 for overtime loss. Tennessee 5 5 0 .500 264 251 rally from the brink of being Dave Roberts was named NL Baker was third and got Indianapolis 4 5 0 .444 239 256 MONDAY’S GAMES swept in the 2004 AL Cham- Manager of the Year. four firsts. Terry Collins of Jacksonville 2 7 0 .222 174 239 Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Islanders 0 pionship Series and sped the New York Mets had the NORTH TUESDAY’S GAMES W L T Pct PF PA Washington at Columbus, 7 p.m. them toward ending their 86- pletely different,” Francona other two firsts. Baltimore 5 4 0 .556 182 160 San Jose at Carolina, 7 p.m. year World Series curse. said on a conference call. Roberts was the lone NL Pittsburgh 4 5 0 .444 214 206 Ottawa at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Cincinnati 3 5 1 .389 187 210 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Francona went on to win “There’s always a Dave manager chosen on every Cleveland 0 10 0 .000 175 301 Florida at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. two titles with Boston, and Roberts-being-out from being ballot. WEST Nashville at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday he earned his the other way,” he said. The 57-year-old Francona W L T Pct PF PA Chicago at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Kansas City 7 2 0 .778 205 168 Buffalo at St. Louis, 8 p.m. second AL Manager of the The 44-year-old Roberts drew 22 first-place votes and Oakland 7 2 0 .778 245 223 Calgary at Minnesota, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Year award with Cleveland. won the NL Manager of the was the only manager cho- Denver 7 3 0 .700 239 189 San Diego 4 6 0 .400 292 278 Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m. But what if Roberts had Year honor in his first sea- sen on all 30 ballots. N.Y. Rangers at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Edmonton at Anaheim, 10 p.m. been thrown out, could that son as a skipper, leading the Banister was second and NATIONAL CONFERENCE have altered a path that Los Angeles Dodgers to the got four firsts. Baltimore’s EAST WEDNESDAY’S GAMES W L T Pct PF PA Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:30 p.m. might someday land Fran- NL West crown. Buck Showalter, who was Dallas 8 1 0 .889 258 170 Arizona at Calgary, 10 p.m. N.Y. Giants 6 3 0 .667 182 184 cona in the Hall of Fame? Roberts and Francona third, and Boston’s John Washington 5 3 1 .611 212 209 “The truth of it is, it prob- each won handily. The vot- Farrell both drew a pair of Philadelphia 5 4 0 .556 226 160 DIVISION II PLAYOFFS ably would’ve been coming figures to be much clos- firsts. SOUTH By The Associated Press W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 6 4 0 .600 320 283 FIRST ROUND Tampa Bay 4 5 0 .444 216 242 SATURDAY New Orleans 4 5 0 .444 265 263 Indiana (Pa.) (9-1) at Fairmont State Carolina 3 6 0 .333 221 226 (10-1), Noon SPORTS ITEMS NORTH Winston-Salem (9-2) at LIU-Post (11- W L T Pct PF PA 0), Noon Detroit 5 4 0 .556 205 206 Assumption (9-2) at Shepherd (10-0), Minnesota 5 4 0 .556 175 152 Noon Green Bay 4 5 0 .444 223 234 UNC-Pembroke (9-1) at Valdosta FIU hires Davis as new football coach State (8-2), Noon Chicago 2 7 0 .222 141 215 Tuskegee (8-2) at Newberry (10-1), MIAMI — Butch Davis Caucus and Rep. Patrick sit out for a year. WEST Noon W L T Pct PF PA North Greenville (7-4) at Florida Tech wanted to return to Miami Murphy, a Florida Demo- Vasser said he received of- Seattle 6 2 1 .722 193 158 (8-2), Noon last year, when the Hurri- crat. They were also sched- fers but only if he could Arizona 4 4 1 .500 202 160 Midwestern St. (Texas) (8-2) at Ferris Los Angeles 4 5 0 .444 139 173 State (9-2), Noon canes needed a new coach. uled to meet with House play right away, which he San Francisco 1 8 0 .111 187 283 Minnesota-Duluth (10-1) at Emporia FIU is bringing him back Speaker Paul Ryan’s staff couldn’t due to NCAA rules. State (10-1), 1 p.m. MONDAY’S GAME Azusa Pacific (9-2) at Sioux Falls (11- instead. and Rep. Daniel Webster, a N.Y. Giants 21, Cincinnati 20 0), 1 p.m. Davis was hired Monday Florida Republican. THREE CITIES MAKE 2024 Central Missouri (9-2) at Harding (11- OLYMPICS PITCH THURSDAY’S GAME 0), 1 p.m. as the new coach at FIU, Anquan Boldin, a Detroit New Orleans at Carolina, 8:25 p.m. Colorado Mesa (9-2) at Texas A&M- Commerce (10-1), 1 p.m. agreeing to a five-year con- Lions wide receiver, orga- DOHA, Qatar — Los SUNDAY’S GAMES Colorado School of Mines (9-2) at tract. FIU executive director nized the meetings. Boldin Angeles sought to allay Baltimore at Dallas, 1 p.m. Southwest Baptist (10-1), 1 p.m. Chicago at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. of sports and entertainment earlier this year received concerns over Donald Jacksonville at Detroit, 1 p.m. SECOND ROUND Pete Garcia said Davis will the NFL’s Walter Payton Trump’s election, Paris Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Arizona at Minnesota, 1 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 26 be introduced Tuesday af- Man of the Year award for played up its glamorous Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Indiana (Pa.)-Fairmont State winner ternoon. his off-the-field volunteer venues and Budapest set it- Buffalo at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. at California (Pa.) (10-0), Noon Tampa Bay at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Winston-Salem/LIU-Post winner vs. “We’ll tell you how it hap- and charity work. self apart as a mid-sized al- Miami at Los Angeles, 4:05 p.m. Assumption-Shepherd winner, TBA pened then,” Garcia said. Joining Boldin were Lions ternative as the three cities New England at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. Minnesota-Duluth-Emporia St. win- Philadelphia at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. ner at NW Missouri St. (11-0), 1 p.m. Garcia — who has a long safety Glover Quin, Phila- made their first public Green Bay at Washington, 8:30 p.m. Azusa Pacific-Sioux Falls winner vs. history with Davis, includ- delphia Eagles safety Mal- pitches Tuesday in the race Open: San Diego, Atlanta, Denver, N.Y. Cen. Missouri-Harding winner, TBA Jets UNC-Pembroke/Valdosta State win- ing stints working together colm Jenkins, Cleveland to host the 2024 Olympics. ner at North Alabama (8-1), 1 p.m. MONDAY’S GAME Tuskegee-Newberry winner vs. North with the Miami Hurricanes Browns quarterback Josh With 10 months before the Houston at Oakland, 8:30 p.m. Greenville-Florida Tech winner, TBA and then the Cleveland McCown and Browns wide vote, the three candidates Colorado Mesa/Texas A&M-Commerce winner at Grand Valley St. (11-0). Noon Browns — used Davis as a receiver Andrew Hawkins. had a chance to deliver their Midwestern St. (Texas)-Ferris State consultant the last time he message in 20-minute pre- NBA STANDINGS winner vs. Colorado School of Mines- By The Associated Press Southwest Baptist winner, TBA hired a coach, that being BASKETBALL PLAYER SUES sentations to the general as- Ron Turner in 2013. OVER TRANSFER sembly of the Association EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION When Turner got fired CHICAGO — A North- of National Olympic Com- TOP 25 SCHEDULE W L Pct GB By The Associated Press after an 0-4 start this season western University basket- mittees, a gathering of more Toronto 7 2 .778 — Boston 5 5 .500 2½ THURSDAY left him 10-30 at FIU, Garcia ball player is suing the than 1,000 delegates from New York 4 6 .400 3½ No. 3 Louisville at Houston, 8 p.m. didn’t want to consult with school and the NCAA in around the world. Brooklyn 4 6 .400 3½ No. 25 Troy vs. Arkansas St., 9:30 p.m. Davis this time. He was federal court, claiming the Philadelphia 1 9 .100 6½ SUMTER JV FOOTBALL SOUTHEAST DIVISION FRIDAY widely considered to be the association’s transfer regu- W L Pct GB No. 22 Boise State vs. UNLV, 9 p.m. immediate frontrunner for lations violate antitrust TEAM FINISHES AT 8-0 Atlanta 7 2 .778 — Charlotte 6 3 .667 1 SATURDAY the position, and now the laws. The Sumter High School Orlando 4 7 .364 4 No. 1 Alabama vs. Chattanoga, 7 p.m. deal is done. In the federal lawsuit filed junior varsity football team Miami 2 7 .222 5 No. 2 Ohio St. at Michigan St., Noon Washington 2 7 .222 5 No. 4 Michigan vs. Indiana, 3:30 p.m. Monday, John Vassar said finished its season with a No. 5 Clemson at Wake Forest, 7 p.m. NFL PLAYERS MEET WITH CENTRAL DIVISION No. 6 Wisconsin at Purdue, Noon Northwestern harassed him perfect 8-0 record after beat- W L Pct GB No. 7 Wash. vs. Arizona St., 7:30 p.m. LAWMAKERS and made other efforts to ing Carolina Forest 36-20 on Cleveland 8 1 .889 — No. 8 Okla. at No. 10 W. Virginia, 8 p.m. Chicago 6 4 .600 2½ No. 9 Penn State at Rutgers, 8 p.m. WASHINGTON — A force his transfer and take Thursday at Sumter Memo- Milwaukee 5 4 .556 3 No. 11 Utah vs. Oregon, 2 p.m. group of NFL players were away his athletic scholar- rial Stadium. Detroit 6 5 .545 3 No. 12 Colorado vs. No. 20 Washing- Indiana 5 6 .455 4 ton State, 3:30 p.m. on Capitol Hill to discuss ship. Vasser’s lawsuit is Jonathan Henry and Jus- WESTERN CONFERENCE No. 13 Oklahoma State at TCU, Noon ways to improve relations seeking class-action status tice Wells both scored two SOUTHWEST DIVISION No. 14 W. Mich. vs. Buffalo, 3:30 p.m. No. 15 Southern Cal at UCLA, 10:30 p.m. between police and the com- and wants the NCAA to touchdowns for the Game- W L Pct GB No. 16 LSU vs. No. 21 Florida, 1 p.m. San Antonio 8 3 .727 — munities that they serve. change rules preventing cocks. Ontre Harvin had the No. 17 Florida St. at Syracuse, 3:30 p.m. Houston 6 4 .600 1½ No. 18 Auburn vs. Ala. A&M, 7:30 p.m. The players met Tuesday players from transferring to other score. Memphis 5 5 .500 2½ No. 19 Nebraska vs. Maryland, Noon Dallas 2 7 .222 5 No. 23 Texas A&M vs. UTSA, Noon morning with members of other Division I schools New Orleans 2 9 .182 6 No. 24 San Diego State at Wyoming, the Congressional Black without losing eligibility to From staff, wire reports NORTHWEST DIVISION 3:30 p.m. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 | B3

COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP CAROLINA BASKETBALL Dozier’s jumper lifts South Carolina in OT WILLIE T. SMITH lead, 40-22, with 15:23 left in The Associated Press regulation but Collin Stew- art answered with a COLUMBIA — P.J. Dozi- 3-pointer, sparking a 16-3 er scored all six of his run that pulled the Hawks points in overtime, includ- within four fewer than five ing a 10-foot, baseline minutes later. jumper at the buzzer to Diago Quinn’s putback give South Carolina a 70-69 with 6:52 left gave Mon- win against Monmouth on mouth its first lead, 52-50. Tuesday night. Thornwell answered with a Sindarius Thornwell had 3-pointer and, after an of- 23 points, nine rebounds fensive foul by the Hawks’ and six assists, Duane No- Austin Tilghman, a put- tice scored 15 points and back layup and USC didn’t Chris Silva added 10 with trail in regulation again. 10 rebounds for USC (3-0). Monmouth’s Micah Sea- Dozier’s game winner born hit two free throws came after Monmouth’s with 19 seconds remaining Je’lon Hornbeak converted to send it to overtime. a 3-point play to give the Sindarius Thornwell, Hawks a one-point lead Duane Notice and P.J. Dozi- with 1:02 remaining. er entered averaging 46.5 Chris Brady led Mon- of the team’s 83-point aver- mouth (1-1) with 17 points. age. Although Dozier was The Gamecocks opened held scoreless in regula- the game with a 13-0 run tion, Notice and Thornwell and a layup by Thornwell scored 34 of USC’s points gave them their biggest before OT.

PLAYERS LOCAL FOOTBALL FROM PAGE B1 PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Friday Lake Visitors Center, locat- Lexington at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. ed inside the gates of Swan Crestwood at Cane Bay, 7:30 p.m. Lake-Iris Gardens on Lib- Georgetown at Manning, 7:30 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS p.m. erty Street, beginning at Lee Central at Abbeville, 7:30 Kentucky’s Isaiah Briscoe (13) passes around Michigan State’s Nick Ward (44) to Edrice Adebayo during the 7:15 a.m. p.m. Wildcats’ 69-48 victory on Tuesday in New York. Hemingway at Scott’s Branch, The guest speaker will be 7:30 p.m. Phil Kornblut, a longtime East Clarendon at Cross, 7:30 p.m. sports talk show host and Saturday recruiting reporter. SCISA 2A State Championship at Charlie W.Johnson Stadium Kentucky rips Michigan State “Playing strong defense Benedict College in Columbia and winning field position Robert E. Lee vs. First Baptist, NEW YORK — Freshman Miles Bridges was held to six — Austin Nichols scored 11 is what we try to do,” said noon Malik Monk scored 23 points points on 2-for-11 shooting but points in his Virginia debut Gamecock head coach on 7-for-11 shooting from he grabbed 12 rebounds. and the Cavaliers beat St. Mark Barnes. “That’s a 3-point range, and Isaiah Bris- BAYLOR 66 Francis Brooklyn. combination that can help our coverag team a chance coe added 21 to lead No. 2 Ken- The Cavaliers (2-0) held the you win a lot of games.” to get down there.” tucky to a 69-48 victory over (4) OREGON 49 Terriers (0-2) scoreless for a Harvin, who is rated as The SHS defense limited No. 13 Michigan State on WACO, Texas — Johnathan stretch of more than 10 min- the top punter in the coun- CF to just 20 yards rushing Tuesday night in the State Motley scored 17 points in his utes in the first half and try, has been selected for on 33 attempts. Sumter had Farm Champions Classic at season debut and Baylor got a scored 20 consecutive points the Shrine Bowl and is 49 yards in tackles for loss Madison Square Garden. big early-season victory over to open a 35-11 lead. committed to Georgia and Johnson was responsi- The Wildcats (3-0) averaged the Oregon team playing with- (18) SYRACUSE 90 Tech, had a tremendous ble for 19 of those yards on 90 points in their first two out preseason All-American performance against Caro- three TFLs. He finished games but this time it was de- Dillon Brooks. HOLY CROSS 46 lina Forest. He only punted with nine total tackles, fense that did it as the Spar- The Ducks (1-1) quickly had SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Andrew three times, but averaged eight of them solo stops. tans (0-2) shot 32.8 percent a 3-0 lead when Chris Boucher White scored 19 points, Tyler 45.0 yards a punt. He had a “He has really improved from the field (20 of 61) in- hit from long range on the Lydon had 17, and Syracuse long of 55, but more impor- and stepped up his game cluding 5 for 26 (19.2 percent) game’s first shot, before they went on a 14-0 run in the first tantly two of his three since the hurricane,” from beyond the arc. missed their next six shots. half to take control and over- punts were downed inside Barnes said of Johnson, Relying on another talented After Motley made his first power Holy Cross (0-2). the Panthers’ 20-yard line. who has been selected to freshman class, Kentucky was shot of the season and Manu Syracuse (2-0) shot 61 per- On five kickoffs, he aver- play in the Touchstone En- able to up the tempo enough Lecomte’s buzzer-beating cent from the field and was 13 aged 57 yards a kick. ergy Cooperatives Bowl and keep the tenacious de- 3-pointer, Baylor (2-0) never for 23 on 3-pointers. White, a Though none went for a North-South All-Star Foot- fense going that the Spartans trailed again. fifth-year transfer from Ne- touchback, the CF deep ball Game. “That’s been committed 21 turnovers which Dylan Ennis led Oregon braska, went 5 of 12 from be- men were pulling the ball the case with our entire de- the Wildcats turned into 24 with 16 points. yond the arc after going 2 of 7 in inside their 5 on average fense though. Raymond did points. (8) VIRGINIA 72 in the Orange’s season opener since teams kickoff from a great job though, coming Kenny Goins and Cassius against Colgate. their 40. up with big plays for minus Winston led the Spartans with ST. FRANCIS BROOKYLN 32 “That’s a big void he yards.” nine points each. Freshman CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. From wire reports filled for us on kickoffs,” Fulton, a wide receiver Barnes said of Harvin, who had 105 yards and two had never kicked off prior touchdowns on five catches to this season. “It’s some- in the Monarchs’ 28-27 loss early in about seven or eight Not giving up the big play thing that we needed and to Timberland on Friday. CAVALIERS ball games,” Rankin said. “A will be one of the turning he’s steadily gotten better White graded out at 92 per- FROM PAGE B1 lot of them play on offense points against a prolific of- at it. What he’s gotten bet- cent in C.E. Murray’s 41-6 and defense, so that’s given fense like First Baptist, who ter at is he’s not squibbing victory over Branchville. So well in fact that REL has them some opportunities to likes to run and throw the ball the kicks as much as he Shyhiem had two knock- rattled off 10 straight wins — rest and to heal from injuries. much in the same way the was. If he’s not kicking it downs and rushed for a earning a spot in Saturday’s “We’ve been able to rotate Cavs do. The Hurricanes are into the end zone, he’s touchdown — an offensive 2A title game where the Cavs some of the young guys in, so averaging 45 points a game kicking it deep and giving lineman’s dream. will take on First Baptist at we’re building for the future, and have scored at least 54 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium too.” points in each of their last in Columbia at noon. It’s kept the team fresh three games. It is a goal that REL set at down the stretch -- and it “We’re going to go through Kevin & Operdella Miller the beginning of the year, and shows. The Cavs have only our coverages a lot this week,” one it thought it could achieve given up a lone touchdown in said Barrett, who plays free based on how many players each of their last three games. safety. “We’re focused on the were coming back. The Cavs “The depth helps a lot,” se- pass. We totally trust our line- lost just four starters on ei- nior DL/LB Sidney Arledge backers and our defensive ther side of the ball, but on said. “Kody and I get a good linemen to stop the run. We defense, they returned nine bit of breaks during the game, just have to make sure we seniors who were starters at and it helps on defense be- don’t give up the big pass plays one point or another and a cause we’re able to make a lot — the touchdown passes.” 10th who rotates in for a lot of more tackles. We’re fresher, playing time. and we can go out there and “With all those seniors, you play defense the whole game. aren’t supposed to be losing “Defense is really key. We (the way we were),” senior can score as many points as linebacker Nick Stokes said. we want, but if we don’t stop “Coach (David) Rankin told us them, there’s no point.” we’d better pick it up if we McCutchen and Arledge phone:phone:: 803-236-0803 803-236-08803-236-0803 262 south pike west sumter, sc wanted to have a long senior have been two key cogs in a [email protected] year that we’d remember. We defense that also includes www.iamteamr.com had to leave the two losses Parker Beasley at nose guard, from Dillon Christian and Brent King along the front Wilson Hall behind us and and Hunter McGee alongside that’s what we did. We started Stokes at linebacker with playing as one.” Mark Dinkins among others. Robert E. Lee’s defense has In the secondary, quarter- Photo by Charlie Mathis Photography righted the ship, and for the back Bryce Barrett and wide season is allowing an average receivers Matthew Tidwell, of 17.5 points per game — but William Corbett and Nick that number doesn’t tell the Laney all pull double duty. whole story, either. In their last “They’ve played well,” 10 wins, the Cavs have given up Rankin said. “We haven’t been adult mma 22 points or more four times, beaten by the long ball all Monday 6:15PM - 7:30PM but in many cases the first- year but maybe once. Our de- team defense was taken out fense keeps everything in Thursday 6:15PM - 7:30PM 8 W. Hampton Ave. after REL got a big lead. front. We’ve given up some NO CHARGE FOR FIRST CLASS 34 Years “We’ve been able to take yards, but we make teams Serving Sumter 773-2320 some of the starters out fairly drive on us.” AGES 4 AND UP www.jamesformalwear.com B4 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PRO FOOTBALL QB Newton says NFL players are ‘owed’ chance to celebrate STEVE REED The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Cam New- ton said NFL players are “owed” the opportunity to celebrate after big plays. The reigning Most Valuable Player said Tuesday he has no idea if the NFL’s sinking TV ratings early this season are tied to the league’s crackdown on celebrations, but the man who made “the dab” famous agrees with others players that they should be allowed to express themselves. “The league has to understand it’s entertaining to see that,” Newton said. Newton, whose Panthers host the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night, said he tuned into Monday night’s game to see how New York Gi- ants wide receiver Odell Beck- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ham Jr. would celebrate if he Carolina quarterback Cam New- scored a touchdown. Beckham ton (1) celebrates a touchdown THE ASSOCIATED PRESS didn’t disappoint, doing his against Kansas City on Sunday in Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has all but wrapped up the Heisman Trophy award, but best impersonation of Michael Charlotte. Oklahoma wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) is starting to get some attention. Jackson’s “Thriller” dance, prompting a giddy Newton to and foresaw yourself doing, imitate Beckham’s dance from you are owed something,” behind the podium. Newton said. “Some people let Westbrook catching up, but Beckham wasn’t flagged for it out with a celebration. Some excessive celebration, but people let it out in different some players have been this way. It’s a give and take thing. season. But it’s kind of reciprocated Jackson leads Heisman race “If it was up to me, there feeling when a fan goes to see would be no type of....” New- their favorite player and sees RALPH D. RUSSO rushing (133.4 yards per D’ONTA FOREMAN, RB, ton said, before breaking into them celebrating.” The ASsociated Press game), leads in touchdowns TEXAS (2 POINTS) a wide smile. “You’re asking a Newton said people stop with 19 and is averaging 7.25 Numbers to know: Fore- person who celebrates. But it’s him all of the time out when Wide receivers have rare- yards per carry. If he never man tied a Texas record fun. It’s like when a person he’s out in public and want to ly won the Heisman Trophy. threw a pass, he would be a with his 11th straight 100- gets a sack, I try not to look to talk about his first down cele- Desmond Howard of Heisman contender. yard rushing game last see what they do, but it’s all in brations or doing the “dab” Michigan was the last in Next: at Houston, Thurs- week, matching 1977 Heis- the game.” after a touchdown — mostly 1991. Tim Brown of Notre day night. The Cougars man winner Earl Campbell. Newton grew up in Atlanta stuff that doesn’t involve actu- Dame did it in 1987. And have the best defense in the Next: at Kansas. Jayhawks watching Deion Sanders high- al plays on the field. that is the complete list. American Athletic Confer- allow 5.27 yards per carry, step into the end zone and still “The little nuances of the A receiver will not be win- ence at 4.64 yards allowed second-worst in the Big 12. remembers wanting to wear a game, people can’t get enough ning the Heisman Trophy per play. bandanna like the old Miami of,” Newton said. “I know I this season either. Louisville DEDE WESTBROOK, WR, Dolphins so he could look can’t.” quarterback Lamar Jackson DESHAUN WATSON, QB, OKLAHOMA (2 POINTS) cool. has all but wrapped up the CLEMSON (10 POINTS) Numbers to know: West- Given how hard NFL play- NOTES award, but Oklahoma’s Numbers to know: Wat- brook is tied for second in ers work leading up to games Panthers center Ryan Kalil Dede Westbrook is starting son ran for 1,105 yards last the country in yards receiv- — “we’re here until 10 at night and linebacker Shaq Thomp- to get some attention. season. This season he’s at ing per game at 125.4 and in and back in at 6 a.m.,” he said son were full participants in Westbrook began the sea- 378. touchdown catches with 14. — they deserve to let loose practice Tuesday after miss- son slowly, with 17 catches Next: at Wake Forest. The Next: at No. 10 West Vir- when a play goes as planned. ing the last two game with in- for 154 yards in the first Demon Deacons gave Jack- ginia. The Mountaineers “All of that bottled up injuries. Left tackle Michael three games. Since then he son and the Cardinals trou- have allowed the fewest side of you and being able to Oher remains out with a con- has been all but unstoppa- ble for three quarters last yards per pass attempt (6.5) do exactly what you planned cussion. ble. He had six straight 100- week. in the Big 12. yard games before last week against Baylor when he had DONNEL PUMPHREY, RB, BAKER MAYFIELD, QB, four catches for 88 yards SAN DIEGO STATE (3 POINTS) OKLAHOMA (1 POINT) ginia in the Big 12 and Ala- and two touchdowns in a Numbers to know: Pum- Numbers to know: May- CFP bama in the SEC) we’ll see rout of the Bears. phrey is 221 yards away from field leads the nation in pass- FROM PAGE B1 just how much that confer- Alabama’s Amari Cooper becoming the 27th player in er efficiency rating (195.7) ence championship is worth. was the last receiver to be a FBS history to run for 2,000 and yards per pass (10.9). There is little question that Heisman finalist back in yards in a season. He is also Next: at No. 10 West Vir- Ohio State would have the THE LOUISVILLE PROBLEM 2014. He finished third in No. 4 on the career rushing ginia. The Mountaineers are best overall resume in the Big The Cardinals’ hurdle could the voting. The last receiver list with 6,051 yards. eighth in the Big 12 in sacks Ten, and maybe one of the be even more difficult to clear to do better than that was Next: at Wyoming. The with 17. best resume’s in the country, than the Buckeyes’. Without a Pitt’s Larry Fitzgerald, who Cowboys are sixth in the if it wins out. But would not Clemson loss at Wake Forest finished second to Oklaho- Mountain West in run de- JAKE BROWNING, QB, winning the conference keep on Saturday, Louisville can’t ma’s Jason White in 2003. fense at 4.43 yards per carry WASHINGTON (1 POINT) the Buckeyes out the way it get to the ACC championship The AP’s Heisman panel allowed. Numbers to know: Brown- did last season? game because of its loss to the is still locked in on Lamar ing is coming off by far his A Penn State loss in the Tigers in early October. Jackson at the top of the JONATHAN ALLEN, DL, worst game of the season at next couple of weeks would Unlike the Buckeyes, who charts, but more players are ALABAMA (2 POINTS) USC. He completed 47 per- clear things up, but the Nitta- could have wins over Oklaho- getting attention down-bal- Numbers to know: Allen cent of his passes and was ny Lions play Rutgers on Sat- ma, Wisconsin and Michigan, lot: is second on the team with picked off multiple times in urday and finish at home Louisville will put forth a re- 7.5 sacks and leads with 13 a game for the first time. against Michigan State. They sume that would include one LAMAR JACKSON, QB, quarterback hurries. Next: Arizona State. The will be heavy favorites in both marquee victory: a demolition LOUISVILLE (21 POINTS) Next: Chattanooga. Allen Sun Devils are last in the games. of Florida State in September Numbers to know: Jack- probably won’t play much Pac-12 in pretty much every A possible solution for the that might have been the most son is sixth in the nation in this week. pass defense category. Buckeyes and the selection impressive performance of committee: If Oklahoma wins any team this season. the Big 12 and Wisconsin wins A possible path the Cardi- the Big Ten, the Buckeyes nals: The Pac-12 picks itself bowl given the start to their Spurrier led the Game- would have a victory over apart and produces a champi- USC season. cocks to seven straight bowl both. Problem solved. on with at least two losses and FROM PAGE B1 Three straight losses to games from 2008 through If Penn State wins the Big the Big 12 does the same. Even Kentucky, Texas A&M and 2014, winning the last four Ten and the other Power Five then Louisville might have to sacked five times. Fellow Georgia left the Gamecocks postseason games including conferences have champions make a case against a Wiscon- freshman Rico Dowdle, who staggered at 2-4 heading the 2014 Independence Bowl with one-loss or less (i.e. sin team with a Big Ten cham- ran for over 100 yards in his into a bye week without the last time South Carolina Clemson in the ACC, Wash- pionship and a victory against two previous games, was much hope to continue past qualified. ington in the Pac-12, West Vir- 16th-ranked LSU. held to 18 yards on nine car- November. But Muschamp “I know what it’s like to ries before missing the brought true freshman miss a bowl,” said Zandi, COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS fourth quarter due to Bentley in off the bench for among 20 seniors who’ll be injury. co-starters Perry Orth and honored in their final home Team Record 18. Nebraska 8-2 Still, the Gamecocks are Brandon McIlwain and game. “I’m not watching 1. Alabama 10-0 19. Tennessee 7-3 the only Football Bowl Sub- South Carolina began to bowl games from my house 2. Ohio State 9-1 20. Boise State 9-1 division team with fresh- take flight. this year.” 3. Michigan 9-1 21. Western Michigan 10-0 men as leading passer The surprise was a 24-21 The Gamecocks have had 4. Clemson 9-1 22. Washington State 8-2 (Bentley) and rusher (Dow- win over previously ranked a couple of good, strong, fo- 5. Louisville 9-1 23. Florida 7-2 dle). Tennessee on Oct. 29 that cused days of work prep- 6. Washington 9-1 24. Stanford 7-3 Football’s not a sport put the Gamecocks in sight ping for Western Carolina, 7. Wisconsin 8-2 25. Texas A&M 7-3 where you can improve on of a six-win season after which has lost seven of its 8. Penn State 8-2 your own, Muschamp said, going 3-9 last year. past eight games. 9. Oklahoma 8-2 The College Football Playoff like playing one-on-one in South Carolina’s upper- The Catamounts prob- 10. Colorado 8-2 Selection Committee will issue the backyard or heading to classmen know that it’s like lems this season don’t mat- 11. Oklahoma State 8-2 weekly rankings each Tuesday, with a batting cage. going to a bowl. Last year’s ter, said center Alan Knott. the final rankings being announced 12. Utah 8-2 “You’ve got to go play the losing mark — longtime There’s only one goal the Dec. 4 (Noon). The playoff semifinals 13. Southern Cal 7-3 will match the No. 1 seed vs. the No. game and we need to be able head coach Steve Spurrier players discuss. 14. West Virginia 8-1 4 seed, and No. 2 will face No. 3. The to have these practices to walked away in midseason “We’ve got to get our sixth 15. Auburn 7-3 semifinals will be hosted at the continue to develop our with the team struggling — win this week, we’ve got to Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl on Dec. youth,” the coach said. was South Carolina’s first get bowl eligible,” Knott 16. LSU 6-3 31. The championship game will be South Carolina didn’t fig- since going 5-7 under Lou said. “That’s what we’re 17. Florida State 7-3 played on Jan. 9, 2017 at Tampa, Fla. ure to be in the mix for any Holtz in 2003. working for.” THE SUMTER ITEM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 | B5 THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 | B5

RECRUITING Goose Creek DL Kinlaw decommits from USC Longtime University of once again son and head coach Will Mus- gers officially during the sea- OL Collyn Richardson of South Carolina football com- considering champ during his visit for the son, but his coach said Single- Airport was at Clemson for mitment DL Javon Kinlaw, the the Game- Missouri game. ton won’t make it down until the Syracuse game. He has Shrine Bowler from Goose cocks. Moore “They were saying I would January. not been offered. Creek who played this season committed to be a great asset to them and I “It’s always a positive con- P/PK Camden Wise of for Jones Junior College in the Game- also would be playing both versation when we discuss Blacksburg, Va., was at Clem- Mississippi, announced on cocks in Au- sides of the ball,” said Brown, Clemson,” coach Dan Sabella son for the Syracuse game. Twitter on Monday that he is gust and de- who added that the Game- said. “I don’t think a ton has The Tigers have not offered decommitting and opening his committed in cocks would take a commit- changed since the summer. but are showing interest, and recruiting back up. Kinlaw Phil Kornblut October say- ment from him whenever he’s There’s been a couple of likewise, he’s interested in committed to South Carolina RECRUITING ing at that ready to give one. Brown has schools at the top of Drew’s them. head coach Will Muschamp CORNER time he need- not scheduled any official vis- list that he thinks very highly DE Drew Tuazama of last December and the Game- ed to take a its and he’s looking at USC, of and it’s probably going to Knightdale, N.C., was at Clem- cocks devised a plan for him to step back and Virginia Tech, North Caroli- be a tough decision for him.” son for the Syracuse game. enroll early at Jones so that he re-evaluate his recruiting. For na, West Virginia, Kentucky Singleton will also take an LB Zakoby McClain of Val- could get out this May and a while, the relationship be- and Alabama for potential vis- official visit to Michigan prob- dosta, Ga., is getting some in- only use one year of eligibility. tween Moore and the Game- its. He’s also been to Tennes- ably in December and possi- terest from Clemson and USC. All along the expectations cocks cooled off, but as the see for a game this season. bly one to California accord- His offers included Maryland, by all have been for Kinlaw to Gamecock football team has Brown said right now he fa- ing to Sabella, who added Nebraska, Tennessee, Wiscon- go to USC, and he repeatedly heated up with three straight vors Virginia Tech pretty big that Singleton’s rehab of the sin, South Florida and Cincin- reaffirmed his commitment wins before Saturday, so has over West Virginia with USC knee is ahead of schedule. nati. over the season, but he said the relationship with Moore. third on his list. As for his defensive tackle USC offered 2020 OL Jake on Monday those expectations He has been keeping in touch USC target OL Jerry Drake Corey Bolds, Sabella said Wray of Franklin, Tenn. are what drove him to decom- with the coaching staff and Jr. of Palm Beach Gardens, Clemson does not appear to mit. has scheduled an official visit Fla., was scheduled for an offi- be much of a factor at this BASKETBALL “When I was on the phone for Jan. 13. cial visit to Oklahoma over the point. He had a good official USC gained the signature of with coach Muschamp, he “I have to talk with Coach weekend. He has taken offi- visit to Penn State last week- 6-3 guard David Beatty of was just making feel like I Muschamp but I have been cials to USC and Tennessee end and is also looking at vis- Philadelphia to close out the owe him something,” Kinlaw talking with the coaching and is scheduled for one to iting California with Single- four man early recruiting said. “Just talking like, we staff frequently,” Moore said. Mississippi State this weekend. ton. He’s also looking hard at class for Frank Martin. Beatty sent you here, we did this and “Nothing’s really changed. DB Naytron Culpepper of Rutgers. picked the Gamecocks over we did that, that’s what really They still want me there, they Miami has been favoring USC Indiana, Georgetown and just drove me away from still want me to be a Game- ever since his official visit on 2018 RECRUITS Maryland. them. I didn’t like the way he cock and everything is still Oct. 22 and the Gamecocks re- LB Alim McNeill of Ra- Beatty made his official visit was stating stuff. I understand the same.” main the team to beat for him leigh, N.C., visited Clemson to USC in late October and they definitely did a lot of As for his other offers, as he prepares to take other Saturday. He was at Duke said he knew after that visit things for me but I’m just say- many schools have been official visits. He is set to visit Thursday night for the North there was a good chance he ing you can’t just rub it in my reaching out to Moore. He Michigan State on Nov. 19. Carolina game. He has offers would be returning for good. face like that.” said some new schools are in He’s also looking at Maryland, from Boston College and Tu- “It’s just an amazing feeling Kinlaw said he first texted the mix that were not there Utah, Mississippi State and lane and is also hearing from knowing I can be part of Muschamp with the news of before, including Oregon, Indiana for his other official Ole Miss, Appalachian State, something special,” Beatty his decommitment and then Louisville and Virginia Tech. visits. Washington State and Florida said Monday night. “Frank the two had a long conversa- Moore knows he will take of- Atlantic. Martin is a great guy and he’s tion about it. Kinlaw said the ficial visits to Louisville and CLEMSON Also making unofficial vis- planning big things for Co- push from those he knows Tennessee. He’s planned to DB Xavier McKinney of Ro- its to Clemson Saturday were lumbia.” about going to USC ultimately take an unofficial visit to Vir- swell, Ga., made his official RB Lyn-J Dixon of Butler, Last season Beatty averaged got to him. ginia Tech on Saturday for the visit to Clemson during the Ga., DL Josh Belk of Lewis- 21 points, six rebounds and “It’s the same thing with Georgia Tech game. weekend. That was his first ville, LB Eriq Gilyard of Jack- six assists per game. With the certain people just making me Several players from Stock- official visit and he is now sonville, Fla., DB Israel Mu- Gamecocks losing their start- feel like I owe coach Mus- bridge, Ga. were at South Car- Clemson’s top safety target kuamu of Berkeley, and OL ing backcourt after this sea- champ and them something, I olina for the Missouri game left on the board. McKinney Blaine Scott of Portsmouth, son, Beatty also was attracted owe South Carolina some- including defensive backs also visited Clemson unoffi- Ohio. by the opportunity for early thing. Just a lot of people Yusuf Corker and Shakur cially earlier in the season. He Also at Clemson Saturday playing time. driving me away, making me Brown. Both have held USC is scheduled to visit Alabama was 2019 OL Kameron Mc- Beatty joins 7-1 Jason Cudd, feel like they own my life or offers for months and both this coming weekend and Cray of Fort Dorchester. 6-10 Felipe Haase and 6-7 Ibra- something. People back home. have the Gamecocks high up Ohio State on Nov. 26. He also DB Tyler Gore of North him Doumbia as Martin’s I didn’t really feel bothered by on their lists. In fact, Corker has Georgia and Florida in his Myrtle Beach planned to be at early signees. it until I told coach Mus- said the Gamecocks are lead- top five. Clemson on Saturday. Clemson head coach Brad champ how I felt about it and ing for him. Corker has visited Also taking official visits to DE Xavier Thomas of Wil- Brownell filled out his early he just talked to me the way USC over five times unofficial- Clemson over the weekend son visited Florida on Satur- signing group last week by he did.” ly and he rated this last visit a were commitments DE Logan day for the USC game. inking 6-4 Clyde Trapp Jr. of Despite all that, Kinlaw said 9.5 out of 10. Corker is still Rudolph, DB Baylor Spector TE Gavin Schoenwald (6- Lower Richland. He chose the he “definitely” will still con- talking to coaches at Tennes- and OL Blake Vinson. foot-5, 225 pounds) of Nash- Tigers over USC, Charlotte, sider USC, but he’s not sure at see, Michigan State, Virginia, Clemson also had on cam- ville now has three SEC offers Georgia Tech and Rice. this point if Muschamp will West Virginia, Vanderbilt and pus for an unofficial visit after picking one up from USC. Also joining the Tigers will continue to recruit him. Kentucky. He has official vis- committed RB Cordarrion WR Jordyn Adams of Bly- be 6-6 Malik William of Orlan- “We’re just not seeing eye to its planned to Michigan State Richardson of Memphis, thewood made an unofficial do, Fla., 6-7 Aamir Simms of eye right,” he said. “I definite- on Nov. 19, Vanderbilt on Nov. Tenn., who made his first ap- visit to Clemson for the Syra- Dyke, Va., and 6-3 AJ Oliver ly care (that Muschamp con- 26, and Kentucky on Dec. 3. pearance since his visit last cuse game. of Daniel who will enroll in tinues to recruit him).” He said South Carolina, Ten- March when he committed. TE Brandon Shellnut of January and redshirt the sec- Kinlaw has not set up any nessee and West Virginia are One of the most coveted tar- Snellville, Ga., was at Clem- ond half of the season. official visits yet but he has recruiting him the hardest gets left for Clemson this re- son for the Syracuse game. The South Carolina women said that along with USC he right now. Corker is still plan- cruiting season is LB Drew He’s also hearing from USC signed 6-1 Elisia Grissett of wants to visit Alabama, Mary- ning to announce his decision Singleton of Paramus, N.J. but hasn’t visited there yet. Durham, N.C,. 6-2 LaDazhia land, Tennessee and Louis- on his birthday, Dec. 26. The highly touted Singleton, TE Josh Lifson of Louis- Williams of Bradenton, ville. Brown said he also got the who missed most of the sea- ville, Ky., was at Clemson for Fla., 5-11 Bianca Jackson of Former USC commitment chance to walk with defensive son with a torn ACL, had the Syracuse game. Lifson has Montgomery, Ala., and 5-9 OL TJ Moore of Charlotte is coordinator Travaris Robin- thought about visiting the Ti- an offer from Tennessee Tech. Haley Troup of Gadsden, Ala.

retired and was employed from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s incomplete and will be an- OBITUARIES with Camp Lejeune as a Mortuary. nounced by Williams Funeral wastewater treatment special- Mr. Jones will be placed in Home Inc. THADIS ROGER REED Bernice Young-Chadwick and ist for more than 20 years. the church at noon on Thurs- Thadis Roger Reed, 57, died Millie Young Pratt, both of Melburn was married to day for viewing until the hour HERMAN M. MCCOY on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at Brooklyn, and Agnes L. Nellie Lang and to that union of service. Herman Marion McCoy, 88, his residence in Sumter. Young of Sumter; a host of one child was born, Sherriel Funeral service will be held died on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, Born in Sumter County, he nieces, nephews, other rela- Jones (Mailo) Stitch of Doug- at 1 p.m. on Thursday at at her home. was a son of the late Vermelle tives and friends. lasville, Georgia. Survivors Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- Born on Feb. 7, 1928, in Cain Reed and Samuel Reed. Memorial services will be also include one adopted ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, Rembert, she was a daughter Funeral arrangements are held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday daughter, Desiree Jones of with Elder Dorothy Maple of- of Wallace Atkinson and incomplete and will be placed at John Wesley Williams Sr. Jacksonville; two grand- ficiating. Interment will be Nancy Green. on his tribute page found at Memorial Chapel, Williams daughters, Asia Williams and held on Friday at Coastal Car- The family will receive www.PalmerMemorialChapel. Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Sunday Jones; two sisters, olina Veterans Cemetery, friends at the home, 2422 com. Main St., Sumter, with the Dorothy Ann Jones Gillard Jacksonville. Peach Orchard Road. Rev. Frank Williams Jr. offici- and Pamela (Fred) Wilder; The family will be receiving Funeral arrangements are SPILMAN J. SHARPE ating. four brothers, James (Doro- friends at 4160 Patriot Park- incomplete and will be an- Spilman Jarome Sharpe, 52, The family is receiving rela- thy) Maple, George (Virginia) way, Sumter. nounced by Williams Funeral departed this earthly life on tives and friends at the home of Maple, Gregory (Charlie Mae) Job’s Mortuary is in charge Home Inc. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at Pal- his brother, Henry Dinkins, Jones and Roger Jones, all of of arrangements, 312 S. Main metto Health Tuomey. 2920 Crest Haven Drive, Dalzell. Sumter; two sisters-in-law, St., Sumter. DORENTHA A. BURGESS Born on July 26, 1964, in Services directed by the Maggie Jones of Summerville Dorentha Ann Burgess, 48, Brooklyn, New York, he was a management and staff of Wil- and Norma Maple of Sumter; JOSEPH OSBORNE JR. died on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, son of the late Richard liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 best friend / caregiver, Patri- Joseph Osborne Jr., 51, hus- at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Sharpe and Wilhelmenia N. Main St., Sumter. cia Peray Johnson of Jackson- band of Eula Dinkins Os- Born on Feb. 2, 1968, in Young Dinkins-Sharpe. He Online memorial messages ville; a host of nieces, neph- borne, died on Monday, Nov. Sumter County, she was a was educated in the public may be sent to the family at ews, other relatives and 14, 2016, at Palmetto Health daughter of Ruth Alston Bur- schools of Brooklyn. Upon the [email protected]. friends. Tuomey. gess. death of his mother, he moved com. He was preceded in death Born on Aug. 25, 1965, in The family is receiving rela- to Andrews Air Force Base, Visit us on the Web at www. by his parents; two sisters, Sumter County, he was a son tives and friends at the home, Maryland, to live with his sis- WilliamsFuneralHomeInc. Shirley A. Jones and Valeria of Joseph E. and Christine 350 Harmony Court, Apart- ter Earnestine. After a short com. Jones Fields; three brothers, Ellerbe Osborne. ment 41, Sumter. period of time, he returned to Frank W.L. Jones, Freddie The family is receiving rela- Funeral arrangements are New York. During early 2014, MELBURN JONES Pringle and Thomas Maple; tives and friends at the home, incomplete and will be an- he moved to Sumter to be Melburn Jones departed and one nephew, Alvin Fields. 3265 Deer Track Circle, Dalzell. nounced by Williams Funeral with his family. this life on Nov. 7, 2016. Public viewing will be held Funeral arrangements are Home Inc. He leaves to cherish his He was born on March 5, memories: two brothers, 1951, to the late Mulburn and Henry (Rosemaria) Dinkins of Bernell Singleton Jones. He Dalzell and Richard (Carol) was educated in the public Sharpe Jr. of Brooklyn; four schools of New York, New A CMS Five-Star Rated Facility sisters, Christina Young York, and Sumter. 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It’s Hall of Fame for Second Nature band The original Beach music group originated in Sumter members of Second Nature pose for a BY IVY MOORE members of Edmunds High piano and vocals," James publicity shot [email protected] School's Class of 1962, played said. "After school one day in in 1971. From together and ultimately September 1960, I watched his left, they are econd Nature, a pop- formed Second Nature in Bishopville band perform live Buzz Arledge, ular and enduring 1971. Archie Jordan and Tom on a Columbia TV station Charles Staf- Graham, a Columbia native, where they sang 'In the Still ford, Tommie variety and beach were also original members. of the Night,' covering a hit James, Hank S The list of bands the vari- version by The 5 Satins, and music band that has its or- Martin, Archie ous musicians played in, both thought that was very cool. Jordan and igins in Sumter, was in- together and separately, start- So I told Hank I would give it Tom Graham. ducted into the Carolinas ing in high school, should be a try." James is the familiar to local beach music That first Sumter-based only original Beach Music Association lovers. band was The Marquis, com- member still Hall of Fame in Myrtle They include The Sensa- prising James on piano and with the band, tional Epics, The Cobras, The vocals, Martin on guitar and playing key- Beach Friday night. Tom- Marquis, The Duprees, The vocals, John Andersen on boards, sing- mie "TJ" James, the sole Nomads, The Villagers, The guitar and vocals and David ing and as Footnotes and others. Mims on drums. James said manager. remaining member of the James recounted the band's some of the group's "most original group, was in- history last week in prepara- memorable (gigs) were on tion for the Hall of Fame cere- Friday nights after home ducted as an individual in mony. He said Second Nature football games attended most- 2004. started when he was in the ly by our friends and fellow 11th grade at Edmunds (Sum- students." James, the manager, key- ter) High School, singing in The Marquis disbanded boardist and the only original the school chorus with Hank when Andersen graduated member still with the band, Martin, who was also in his high school and joined the now lives in Camden with his homeroom. military, but Martin and which played through the Nashville and establishing wife, Barbara Freed James, Martin "was playing in a James joined The Nomads summer and also disbanded, successful music careers. but he said he still loves per- band from Bishopville and their senior year; by their after playing two three-night James has continued his as- forming in Sumter, where he, wanted to start a new one in final semester of high school bookings at the Myrtle Beach sociation with Second Nature Hank Martin, Buzz Arledge Sumter and asked me if I in 1962, the name had been Pavilion on the big stage often as keyboardist and manager, and Charles Stafford, all would consider joining it on changed to The Duprees, called The Magic Attic. keeping the band going with Most of the musicians "con- new musicians, adding horns tinued to hone their musical and new Rhythm and Blues and vocal skills with other songs, now often called beach bands during college and music. later," James said. Other significant record- In the summer of 1970, ings include the 1982 collabo- when he was playing with an- ration with Warren Moise and The Marquis, a Sumter- other group, he said, "Hank General Johnson, the hit based band that played and guitarist Archie Jordan "Christmas, The Best Time of around town for dances approached me ... about start- the Year." It was the first and other occasions in the ing a new group. ... Archie beach music-style Christmas 1960s, was a precursor of said he used to ride his bicy- song ever recorded. Second Nature, which was cle over to Hank's house on The single "Who's That inducted into the Carolinas Baldwin Drive and listen out- Guy" was a top 10 hit in 1985, Beach Music Academy side while we rehearsed and as was "Only You Will Do" in (CBMA) Hall of Fame in eventually started a Sumter 2002; this song was written by North Myrtle Beach. This group called The Cobras." Jordan and received seven photo of several of the Mar- It was almost 46 years ago, CBMA award nominations. quis was taken at an Ed- in January 1971, that Second Second Nature's 2007 top 10 munds High School class Nature began performing at hit "Just Another Day in the reunion in 2003. From left private events, also recording Breeze" featured vocalist extensively; the band's 1973 April Amick Caughman, are Tommie “TJ” James, cover of "Sixty Minute Man" whose 2012 song "Missing Hank Martin, John Anders- was a regional hit, and two You" was no. 1 on the beach en and David Mims. years later they released their music chart. first album, "Second Nature, You can learn more about Volume 1." Second Nature on its website, James said the decade www.secondnature-sc.com and ended with three of the band find lists of the CBMA Hall of members having moved to Fame at www.cammy.org. 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THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA PECAN PIE Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of the food processor fitted with the steel cutting blade and process for a eaves are changing, the Makes one single-crusted 9-inch pie few seconds to combine. Active time: 40 minutes. Inactive time: 1 1/2 hours to over- weather is cooling, and the Place the bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the in- night. gredients and the bowl are well chilled. With the food proces- smell of fall lingers in the 1 recipe single-crust pie dough sor off, add half of the cold butter and pulse 3-5 seconds, or L 1 1/2 cups toasted pecan halves air. Pumpkins are appearing on until rough and pebbly. Add the remaining cold butter and 1/2 cup tightly packed light brown sugar pulse 4-5 seconds, or until the mixture appears rough, with ir- doorsteps and families are begin- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour regular pieces of butter approximately the size of small wal- ning to plan their Thanksgiving 3/4 cup light corn syrup nuts. 3 large eggs, lightly beaten Sprinkle approximately half of the ice-cold water over the menus. Pecan pie should always be 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled dry mixture with the food processor off. Pulse the processor on the list. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for 3-5 seconds, or until just combined. Check the dough by 1/4 teaspoon salt pressing it to the side of the bowl; if it does not hold together, Pecan pie can be difficult to describe. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Roll out the pie dough and use it add a small amount of the water and check again. When the It's not a fruit pie or a cream pie, and it's to line a 9-inch pie pan. Partially blind bake the crust. Let cool mixture is pressed to the side of the bowl and it presses to- not a traditional custard. It falls into a to room temperature in the pan on a rack before filling. Keep gether and stays together, remove it from the bowl and turn it loosely defined category most familiar the oven temperature at 400 F. out onto a lightly floured work surface. to our Southern friends — the sugar pie. Spread the nuts in an even layer over the bottom of the par- Do not allow the mixture to form a ball or mass of dough in Sugar pies can be found in many styles tially baked pie shell. Stir the brown sugar and flour together the bowl; if you allow this to occur, you have overmixed the and variations, but at its roots, a sugar in a mixing bowl until well blended. Add the corn syrup, eggs, dough and it will be tough. pie is a single-crust pie with a baked fill- butter, vanilla extract and salt and blend well. Pour the mix- Divide the dough into two portions and shape it into 5- to ing of sugar, eggs and flavorings. ture over the nuts, disturbing the nuts as little as possible. 6-inch diameter flat, round disks. Wrap the disks tightly in The sugar used can be granulated Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake until the center is plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, maple softly set, 30-35 minutes. Let the pie rest for at least 20 min- to two hours or preferably overnight, or until firm. syrup, honey or molasses, depending on utes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature. To make using a stand mixer: what you want your standout flavors to be. Pecan pies are commonly made with Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of the mixer corn syrup, which lends a neutral flavor ALL BUTTER PIE CRUST and place in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the bowl and ingredients are well chilled. Remove the bowl from the freezer that helps the nuttiness of the pecans An all-purpose buttery and flaky pie pastry made with all and place on the mixer. Using the paddle attachment, blend shine through, but substituting maple butter. The key to the flakiness is threefold — the size of the dry ingredients on low speed for 15 seconds, or until com- syrup can give richness and complexity the butter pieces; the proper mixing of the dough, which bined. With the mixer off, add the butter pieces to the mixing without altering the texture. prevents the fat from completely blending into the flour; bowl and then combine on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, or Because the filling of sugar pies can and keeping the butter cold throughout mixing. Makes two until the butter is in pieces no larger than small walnuts, but be very soft, the pecans play an impor- 11-inch rounds. no smaller than peas. tant textural role. These nuts can be 3 cups all-purpose flour Sprinkle approximately half of the ice-cold water over the added whole, chopped or a combination 1 teaspoon salt dry mixture and blend on low speed for 30-60 seconds, or of both. They will soak up some of the 1 teaspoon granulated sugar until just combined. Continue to add the liquid in small filling, which will make them tender 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 3/4-inch cubes amounts until the mixture transitions from a slightly powdery enough to cut with a fork, but with 1/2 cup water, ice cold, more as needed enough bite to contrast the soft, creamy appearance with chunks of butter, to a gravelly rough dough. To make by hand: filling. And what are rich pecans and a When the dough just holds together when pressed to the side Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and scat- sweet filling without a flaky, buttery pie of the bowl, remove from the bowl and turn out onto a lightly ter the butter pieces over the dry ingredients. crust? Our all-butter crust is partially floured work surface. At this stage, do not add too much liq- Using a pastry blender, or, rubbing the mixture between baked before filling, which helps keep it uid or overwork the dough, as it will cause your crust to be- your fingers, work quickly to cut or rub the butter into the dry crisp despite the wet interior. Experi- come tough. ingredients until it is in pieces the size of small hazelnuts. ment with decorative borders and Divide the dough into two portions and shape it into 5- to Sprinkle half the ice-cold water over the butter mixture. crimping to make your pie stand out on 6-inch diameter flat, round disks. Wrap the disks tightly in Using your hands or a rubber spatula, lightly toss the dry mix- a crowded table. plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes ture until the dough just begins to hold together. Continue to Pecan pies are simple to prepare (easy to two hours or preferably overnight, or until firm. as pie!), but it can be tough to determine add water in small amounts until it becomes a rough but pli- able dough. The dough should just hold together when Nutrition information per serving: 703 calories; 353 calories from fat; 40 g when your pie is done. Sugar pie fillings fat (6 g saturated; 1 g trans fats); 138 mg cholesterol; 416 mg sodium; 80 g won't always look perfectly firm when pressed to the side of the bowl. carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 40 g sugar; 10 g protein. they are still hot in the oven. You will Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and notice that the edges of the filling, just divide into two portions. Shape the dough into 5- to 6-inch di- This article was provided to The Associated Press by along the crust, will be a little bit puffy ameter flat, round disks and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New — like a soufflé — even when the interi- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes to York. This recipe also can be found in The Culinary In- or still appears slightly wet and jiggly. two hours or preferably overnight. stitute of America's cookbooks, "Baking at Home" and This is a good indicator that your pie is To make using a food processor: "Pies and Tarts." ready.

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