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Children’s home executive director worries how lawsuit will affect care BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com A consent decree between South Carolina Department of Social Services has Jerry Allred, executive director of John K. Crosswell Home for Children in Sumter, con-

cerned about the facility’s ability to provide services to children under the age of 6. The decree was brought about by a lawsuit by Children’s Rights, a national advocacy group for children, and South Carolina Apple-

seed Legal Justice Center against Gov. Nikki Haley and DSS Director Susan Alford. The lawsuit alleged, among other things, ALLRED that too many children were placed in institutions and detention centers and were moved too often.

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Robert E. Lee Academy senior tackle Travis Christmas, 55, hoists the Class 1A SCISA State Championship Trophy towards the fans after the team received the trophy Saturday night. The Cavaliers beat Colleton Prep 38-16. See page B1 for more.

Lincoln High alumni host ‘Saving Our Heritage’ Friday 9th Annual Gala will provide for more preservation efforts BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association presents its Ninth Annual Gala on Friday, and Lincolnites have much to celebrate this year, its officers say. Preservation of the beloved school at 24 Council St. is progressing at a good

pace, a major gift for renovations has been received and the building itself has been named to the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Founded as a grammar school for black children in 1874, Lincoln gradually added

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Lincoln High School’s legacy is commemorated by this marker on the front lawn, and Friday a marker acknowledging the school’s entrance SEE LINCOLN, PAGE A11 into the National Register of Historic Places will be unveiled.

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Brussels hunkers down amid warning of Paris-style threat BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian authorities closed down Brussels’ subway system and flooded the streets with armed police and soldiers Saturday in response to what they said was a threat of Paris-style attacks. The decision to raise the threat alert to the highest level in the Bel-

gian capital came as the manhunt continued for a suspect missing since the carnage in neighboring France. It was taken “based on quite precise information about the risk of an attack like the one that happened in Paris,” said Belgium’s Prime Minister Charles Michel.

The tip authorities received suggested that an attack would involve “several individuals with arms and explosives launch actions, perhaps even in several places at the same time,” he said. The U.S. Embassy in Belgium urged Americans in the country “to shelter in place and re-

main at home” while the U.S. European Command issued a 72-hour travel restriction for U.S. military personnel on travel to Brussels — a city of more than 1 million that is home to the headquarters of the European Union, the NATO alliance and

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Two men allegedly attempted to rob a man Friday in the 300 block of East Charlotte Avenue, according to Sumter Police Department. Shots were reportedly fired at the victim, however, no one was WILLIAMS injured. John Clifton Earl Williams, 20, and Charles Edward Dials, 26, are in custody awaiting bond hearings, the department said. An investigation is continuing.

Sumter County Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in County Council Chambers, Sumter County Administration Building, 13 E. Canal St., to consider: • Second reading of a request to rezone 1.4 acres on Peach Orchard Road to place a doublewide manufactured

Mentoring program hosts food drive

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The 2nd Chance Mentoring program asks the public to donate canned goods and other non-perishable food items this holiday season to be delivered to Sumter United Ministries. The food drive will stay open until Thanksgiving. Food donations can be dropped off at Johnson Professional Training Boot Camp, 1150 Old Liberty St., or LEAN Boot Camp, 810 S. Pike Road, the old Intimidator’s building. Donors are asked to call Eric Johnson, owner of Johnson Professional Training Boot Camp, at (803) 983-6711 or David Witherspoon, founder of LEAN Boot Camp, at (803) 983-6711 to coordinate a drop-off date and time. On Saturday, the program will host a fall festival, free to the community. Attendees can enjoy games, music, food, bounce houses, face painting as well as door and raffle prizes. The event will also feature zumba, hip hop aerobics and fitness demonstrations by LEAN Bootcamp. Johnson said the festival is meant to be a relaxing and fun event for the community after dealing with the flood and the issues that followed.

Lakewood High School held a Military Career Day as part of November’s National Career Development Month on Friday. Representatives from the Air Force, Navy, Marines, Army and S.C. National Guard were on hand to speak with students about various careers. The group, including military recruiters and specialists in different fields, held a roundtable discussion with the students. “This forum allowed the various representatives to provide information on the military and their first-hand experiences,” said Gayle Jennings, Lakewood’s career specialist, who co-organized the event with career specialist Alicia Hammett. The school’s juniors and seniors, who may be interested in serving, recently completed the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test, a multiple-aptitude exam that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. Representatives discussed their respective branches and career fields with the students. “The military is known for its lifetransformation,” said Air Force Capt. Robert Pitts, a chaplain stationed at Shaw Air Force Base. “I heard stories from my dad, an Air Force veteran, how the military shaped him and took him to another level of excellence. This could happen to you as well.” Pitts told the students if they take advantage of what the military provides, they can have a positive impact

Later during the meeting, council will receive a report from the Sumter County Fiscal, Tax and Property Committee, that will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the county council conference room in the Sumter County Administration Building. The committee will discuss property on Clarendon and Ross roads.

ty to conduct municipal elections to the Sumter County Election Commission. Also, county council will receive an update on storm recovery from County Administrator Gary Mixon and will recognize Steve Campbell and Butch Avins for being awarded the Champion of Housing Award by the Building Industry Association.

home on the lot. The county’s zoning ordinance prohibits mobile homes being placed in that area. A public hearing will be held before council votes on the matter; • A resolution to abandon the county’s interest in and discontinue the maintenance of Ross Road; and • First reading of an ordinance to transfer the authori-

Military representatives talk careers at Lakewood

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Staff Sgt. Michael L. Wright, recruiter with S.C. Army National Guard, spoke with students about various career fields at the Military Career Day at Lakewood High School on Friday. not only on their own life, but on thousands of others who are serving as well. Junior Caleb Carrigan, who is considering a career as a mechanical or

electrical engineer in the Air Force, said the forum was helpful for him. Carrigan said he learned what boot camp is like and what the pay rate is for different jobs.

Local students take top honors at SCISA state chess tournament BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com For the third year in a row, Wilson Hall’s chess team won the South Carolina Independent School Association State Chess Tournament held at Sumter County Civic Center on Nov. 12. The school tied for first place last year and won the tournament in 2013. Wilson Hall beat out 14 other SCISA schools competing in the tournament, including a total of 89 participants. Juniors Davis Kellogg and Alex Price tied for first place in the individual competition among seven other students from SCISA schools. Junior Jordan Self, a stu-

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Wilson Hall Juniors Alex Price, left, and Davis Kellogg play chess at the school’s library on Friday. Price and Kellogg tied for first place, along with five other students, in the individual competition of the South Carolina Independent School Association State Chess Tournament. dent at Clarendon Hall in Summerton, also tied for first place.

The three local individual competition winners each had five wins and one loss in

the tournament. Each participant played six rounds against six opponents. A computer randomly paired players based on their tournament performance. Team results were based on the top four players from each school. Kellogg and Price, along with Juniors Sean Jackson and Sam Hilferty, were the top four players from Wilson Hall. A total of 14 Barons competed. “I’m very proud of the efforts these students displayed,” said Carmen McCaffrey, Barons’ chess team advisor. “I think the strategy behind the game of chess can be useful in life.” The chess team members practice on a regular basis, either before school, after school or during lunch. Stu-

dents at the school are also allowed to play chess during study hall. “It’s something that is a challenge to the students but also a fun game that everyone can play,” said Fred Moulton, school headmaster. “I’m very proud of the students’ accomplishments.” Clarendon Hall Junior Danny Zhang was the second top player from the school. A total of four Saints competed. Zhang and first place individual competition winner Jordan Self play almost every day during lunch. “I’m very proud of these students,” said Phillip Rizzo Jr., Clarendon Hall headmaster. “It’s exciting to see their dedication result in victory.”

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Homicides of transgender women reach alarming high a hairdresser and makeup artist, yet worried about potential nastiness from others. “For years, I was afraid I For a few transgender was going to get that phone Americans, this has been a call telling me he’s hurt or year of glamour and fame. For dead,” she said. “He’d say, ‘I’ll many others, 2015 has been be all right. Nothing will hapfraught with danger, violence pen.’” and mourning. Police have arrested a While Caitlyn Jenner made 37-year-old man and charged the cover of Vanity Fair and him with Ashton’s murder. Laverne Cox prospered as a The other victim in Detroit popular actress, other transthis year was Amber Monroe, gender women have become 20, shot dead in an area frehomicide victims at an alarmquented by prostitutes. A ing rate. By the count of the friend, transgender-rights acNational Coalition of Anti-Viotivist Julisa Abad, said Monroe lence Programs, there have had twice previously been been 22 killings so far this year wounded by gunshots in that of transgender or gender-nonarea. conforming people — includ“To go back to that same ing 19 black or Latina transplace, life has to feel like you gender women. The toll compares with 12 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS have no other choice,” Abad said. last year and 13 in 2013, and is Sheeneneh Smith, a transgender woman, speaks after performing In Kansas City, Missouri, pothe highest since advocacy during a Trans Day of Remembrance program on Nov. 18 in New York. lice continue to investigate the groups began such tallies a dedeath of Tamara Dominguez, a Many are beset by homeless- and were frustrated that Jencade ago. 36-year-old who left Mexico in kins’ killing was not being inness and economic despera“Most Americans think it’s her late 20s to escape the viovestigated as a hate crime, tion, sometimes ending up in been an amazing year for though Pennsylvania does not lence she faced as a transgentransgender rights,” said Mara coercive and violent relationder woman. have a hate-crimes law coverships, Graham said. Keisling, executive director of At about 3 a.m. on Aug. 15, ing gender identity. Chase Strangio, an Amerithe National Center for TransHowever Fitzpatrick credited the driver of an SUV drove can Civil Liberties Union atgender Equality. “But for the into her, ran over her several torney, said that for many per- the police department with transgender community, it’s times, then fled, according to working to improve relations. been one of the most traumat- petrators of the violence, “there’s a sense of transgender One key step: establishing for- witnesses. There have been no ic years on record.” arrests. mal guidelines for officers’ inpeople being less than Death by death, the details ••• teractions with transgender human.” are horrific. Kiesha Jenkins The high death toll this year people. ••• was beaten and shot dead by a Deputy Police Commissioner may stem in part from greater Philadelphia has expericluster of assailants in Philaawareness of anti-transgender Kevin Bethel said the guideenced two confirmed homidelphia. Tamara Dominguez lines, as well as LGBT-specific violence and more vigorous efcides of transgender people was run over multiple times forts to identify homicide cases components in training at the and left to die on a Kansas City this year — as have Detroit police academy, were having a in which this was a factor. and Kansas City. In May, Lonstreet. Police said the most re“The violence has been don Chanel was fatally stabbed positive impact. cent victim, Zella Ziona, was going on for a long time,” said “It’s not perfect,” he said. by her roommate’s boyfriend shot dead in Gaithersburg, in North Philadelphia; on Oct. “But we’re moving in the right Chai Jindasurat of the New Maryland, last month by a York City Anti-Violence Projdirection.” 6, Kiesha Jenkins, 22, was atboyfriend embarrassed that ect. “We’re now able to identify Among those killed in Detacked and shot dead by a Ziona showed up in the presand document and report on it troit was Ashton O’Hara, group of men. ence of some of his other whose stabbed body was found better.” Police Capt. James Clark friends. Examples of heightened atin a field in July. 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NEW YORK (AP) — Millennials, it’s time to pick up the phone and start saving. That’s the message from digital saving companies such as Acorns, Digit and Stash that cater to people under 35. They offer services for the smartphone that aim to be easy to use, have low fees and don’t require large deposits. Stash, for example, lets users invest in the stock market for as little as $5. Digit and Acorns, meanwhile, do the work for savers by automatically transferring small amounts from a checking account to saving or investment accounts. “I think that these apps are useful,” says Paul Golden, a spokesman for the nonprofit National Endowment for Financial Education, because they teach people the habit of putting small amounts of money into savings. The startups, all of which launched in the last year and a half, say they are targeting young people that have been ignored by traditional banks and brokerage firms. Many of them charge fees or require a minimum opening deposit that may be too high for some millennials. “By and large big banks and brokerage firms are not focused on millennials,” says Douglas A. Boneparth, a certified financial planner and partner at Life and Wealth Planning, which advises many millennials. “They are more focused on baby boomers that have assets today.” Saving money can be a challenge for millennials because many are saddled with student loan debt, Boneparth says. But he warns that those who want to use the apps still need to come up with financial plans and goals, such as knowing what they are saving for and a plan to reach that goal, instead of just setting their savings on autopilot and forgetting it. Here’s a look at how some of the services work:

ACORNS WHAT IT DOES: The app automatically puts money away for users by rounding up every credit or debit card purchase they make. For example, a $9.95 purchase at a grocery store will get savers 5 cents in an Acorns account.

HOW IT WORKS: Users link their credit or debit cards to the app for the round-up feature or can set up recurring automatic deposits to Acorns. Money is invested in a portfolio of exchange traded funds, which are a basket of stocks or bonds. WHAT IT COSTS: $1 per month for balances below $5,000 and 0.25 percent per year for balances above $5,000. CHASING MILLENNIALS: College students can use Acorns for free. ONLINE: https://www.acorns.com

DIGIT WHAT IT DOES: Digit links to a checking account, and its algorithm looks at account activity to figure out how much you typically earn and spend. Based on that, it transfers small amounts into a Digit account. HOW IT WORKS: Sign up is done on its website, and Digit communicates with users through text messages. An app for Digit is in the works. WHAT IT COSTS: Nothing, but since Digit communicates though text messages, you may rack up texting fees. CHASING MILLENNIALS: Digit tries to bring some fun to saving by sending users animated images, known as GIFs, when they reach a savings milestone. The first time money is deposited into a Digit account, for example, it sends a GIF of cartoon character Scrooge McDuck diving into a pile of gold coins. ONLINE: https://digit.co

STASH WHAT IT DOES: The app lets users invest in about 30 different ETFs of their choosing. HOW IT WORKS: Users link their checking accounts to invest in the ETFs. WHAT IT COSTS: $1 per month for balances below $5,000 or 0.25 percent per year for balances above $5,000. CHASING MILLENNIALS: Stash tries to simplify the stock market for first-time investors. ETFs, for example, have been renamed. The Global X Social Media Index ETF is called Social Media Mania on Stash and invests in LinkedIn Corp., Facebook Inc. and other stocks. Stash also has a glossary throughout the app, explaining what a ticker symbol is or what historical performance means. ONLINE: https://www.stashinvest.com

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BY REBECCA BOONE The Associated Press The world met 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi when his body washed up on a beach in Turkey in September. The photos of the Syrian boy prompted many in the United States to want to do more for the hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing war-torn Syria. Two months later, some opinions have shifted after the gun and bomb rampage by militants in Paris.

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THEN: On Sept. 8, the New York mayor said the United States should be part of any solution to the Syrian refugee crisis, but that it is primarily a European problem. “And the European community has to own up to this problem, and so far has not done that effectively,” he said. Ten days later, he was among several mayors who signed a letter to Obama saying they are willing to take in more refugees. NOW: De Blasio criticized Christie on Wednesday over the fate of Syrian refugees. Holding up a photo of Aylan, de Blasio said he’d like to know what Christie thinks about it. “Is this what he wants to see happen to children? We don’t accept that here in New York City,” de Blasio said.

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THEN: The Florida senator and GOP presidential candidate told CNN in early September that he was open to the idea of some Syrian refugees being relocated to the United States. NOW: Rubio now says the nation can’t adequately check the background of a Syrian refugee. “You can have 1,000 people come in and 999 of them are just poor people fleeing oppression and violence, but one of them is an ISIS fighter,” he said during an ABC News interview.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., displays a photo of the body of a Syrian refugee as he urged stronger leadership from President Obama on Syria on the Senate floor at the Capitol in Washington in September. Since then, McCain has strongly opposed Republican calls to impose a religious test on refugees, banning Muslims while allowing Christians, but has said the United States’ refugee program should be put on hold.

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THEN: In September, the GOP presidential candidate and South Carolina senator said America has long welcomed those who are fleeing oppression. He said national security should be balanced against the country’s character. “I would like to think America’s a special place,” Graham said during an interview on Fox News. “Go read what’s on the Statue of Liberty.” NOW: Earlier this week, Graham said Syrian refugees shouldn’t be accepted into U.S. borders for the time being. “The one thing I’ve learned from Paris is that we need to have a timeout on bringing refugees into this country until we have a system that we think will work,” he said in an interview with Fox News Radio.

THEN: In September, the Democratic presidential candidate and former secretary of state called for a “concerted global effort” to assist refugees seeking refuge in Europe. NOW: On Thursday, Clinton said Americans need to rise above personal fear to combat the threat of jihadism worldwide. “Turning away orphans, applying a religious test, discriminating against Muslims, slamming the door on every Syrian refugee, that is just not who we are. We are better than that,” she said.

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FROM PAGE A1 The suit also alleged children were denied needed psychological services and sibling groups were too often broken up. The plaintiffs called for more foster homes, lower case loads for social workers and better health care for the children. The consent decree includes an order for DSS to create a plan for preventing, with exceptions, the placement of children under age 6 in group homes. That is the part of the decree that concerns Allred. “It definitely creates issues for homes like ours,” he said. Crosswell’s “niche” Allred said, is taking in sibling groups. “We provide services to those because we are licensed to work with children from infants through adolescence,” he said. He said the home’s a neighborhood-style setting, with 28 acres, playgrounds, basketball courts and a home-like environment give it the capability of taking large sibling croups. “If you have five, six, seven or eight children in a sibling group, it is hard to find a foster home that can take care of that family,” Allred said. Allred said he is hopeful that a meeting scheduled next month between providers such as Crosswell and DSS will clarify the issue. “I’d hope there would be an acknowledgement that when at all possible children in sibling groups should be kept together,” he said. “The longest relationship generally you have in your lifetime is a sibling.” Keeping sibling groups together is part of the original lawsuit, after all. Allred said all of the children at Crosswell who are age 6 and under are in sibling groups. “Our goal is to continue to provide those services,” he said. He said the ministry and mission will remain the same, but Crosswell may have to adapt to new circumstances. “There is a lot up in the air right now for us,” he said. If any of the children at Crosswell must be moved, he said it is important to keep the interests of each child and each family in the forefront. “We have children for whom the long term plan is adoption,” he said. “If you have a child that is looking to transition to an adoptive family in the next few months, you would not want to move that child now.” Allred said the Crosswell Children’s Home has been in existence for 80 years, and he thinks it will be here in another 80 years. “There is always going to be families in need,” he said.

offices of many multinational corporations. On Saturday night, a relative calm descended on the city center, where restaurants and beer bars would usually be teeming with business. On Brussels’ central square, the Grand Place, tourists snapped selfies as a green army truck full of soldiers pulled up next to a lit Christmas tree. Some restaurants and bars shuttered their doors, while others remained open, defying advice from the mayor to close for the night. Tensions were also high elsewhere in Europe. In Paris, police equipped with emergency powers extended a ban on demonstrations and other gatherings through Nov. 30, when a U.N. climate conference with more than 100 heads of state is scheduled to start. Several of the Paris attackers had lived in Brussels, including suspected mastermind Abdelhamid Abaaoud, who was killed in a standoff with French police on Wednesday. Salah Abdeslam, another suspected attacker, is at large and is known to have crossed into Belgium the morning after the Nov. 13 attacks. A Paris police official and the Paris prosecutor’s office said Saturday they had no firm information on Abdeslam’s whereabouts, including whether he was in the Brussels area. Carine Couquelet, the lawyer for a man who rode back to Belgium with Abdeslam, said in a broadcast interview Saturday that her client had said Abdeslam was extremely nervous and may

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have been wearing a suicide bomb vest. The Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s office said several weapons were discovered during a search of the home of one of three people arrested in connection with the Paris attacks but that no explosives were found. It didn’t specify when the weapons were found. The three have been charged with “participation in terrorist attacks and participation in the activities of a terrorist organization.” In the Turkish coastal city of Antalya, authorities detained a 26-year-old Belgian citizen, suspected of being connected to Islamic extremist and possibly to the Paris attacks — raising hopes of a possible new break in the investigation. The private Dogan news agency identified him as Ahmet Dahmani and said he is suspected of having explored areas in Paris that were targeted in the attacks. A senior Turkish government official, who

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LINCOLN FROM PAGE A1 grades until 1947. The school was erected using money provided by an unknown donor from the North. The first school was a frame cottage with only four rooms, named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. Rosenwald funds were used in 1924-25 to construct the school and shop. The oldest surviving structure in Sumter’s original school district, it educated Sumter’s black students until 1969-70, when it was combined with Sumter (Edmunds) High School. The final all-black class graduated in 1969; the last class to graduate from the facility did so under the name Sumter High School. The year 1971 saw the school housing all sophomores, white and black, in the Sumter city schools, in an effort to facilitate desegregation. Freshmen joined them in 1980, and

9th- and 10th-graders remained until 1983, when the school building was sold to the county. In 1984, St. Jude Central High School purchased the building, but it was later reacquired by the county, which then sold it to Trinity United Methodist Church. The alumni association purchased the school with the intentions of restoring it and has made much progress. The stated mission of the association is “to preserve the history and legacy of Lincoln High School and promote programs and activities related to the school and the community.” Members of the association and other alumni say the progress already made, programs held regularly at the school and high interest among past students, teachers and their families point to a successful meeting of goals. “We’re very optimistic about raising

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the funds for restoration,” said James Felder, the secretary of alumni association. “The museum is still a work in progress with artifacts still coming in. The facilities are available for rental to the public, also. We have two venues there — the gym and the cafeteria — suitable for wedding receptions, banquets, dances and other events.” He said other areas already restored include the dining room, coffee room, offices, restrooms and financial offices. Because the building is getting more use, regular hours should be established after the first of the year. James L. Green, president and gala chairman, said the association hopes to pay off the entire mortgage by February 2016. Friday’s gala, which begins at 6:30 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving, is the most important fundraiser of the year for the association. “It’s like a reunion,” Felder said. “Alumni get together, have a banquet,

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and this year, listen and dance to the music of the Terrance Lonon Band.” The gala will be held in the school’s gym, harking back to the school dances of the past. The theme for the gala is “Saving Our Heritage,” and the Rev. Ralph Canty, class of 1963, will be the speaker for the evening. Tuskegee airmen, politicians, educators, writers, entertainers, business people, pastors, military members and others are among the alumni expected to attend the gala. Tickets for the black tie gala are $100 per person or $800 for a table. While the official event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, the Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association requests that guests arrive by 5:30 p.m. for the unveiling of the National Historic Landmark marker. For information and tickets or for facility rentals, call Green at (803) 9684173.

OBITUARIES INEZ WILLIAMS-LEAF Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Williams-Leaf, 85, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul AME Church, 835 Plowden Mill Road, with the Rev. Robert E. Galloway officiating. Interment WILILAMS-LEAF will follow in the St. Paul AME Church Cemetery. A public viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St. Mrs. Inez Williams-Leaf, wife of the late Fletcher Leaf Sr., died on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at her residence in Sumter. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Thomas and Mrs. Sallie Seymour Williams. Mrs. Leaf attended the public schools in Sumter County and was employed at Georgia Pacific for many years. She later worked as a private sitter in the health care profession until retirement. Mrs. Leaf was a devoted member of St. Paul AME Church where she served faithfully in many capacities. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death: by a son, Sammy Leaf; one grandson, Kelvin White; five sisters, Elizabeth Witherspoon, Phyllis Williams, Annie Singleton, Alice Williams and Hattie Sharpe; and four brothers: Houston, Thomas, Jessie and Earl Williams. Survivors include: eight daughters: Vivian Leaf of the home, Adrenia Williams of Sumter, Betty (Ernest) Anderson of Lynchburg; Rita (the Rev. Sidney) Hampton, Elaine (John) Mack, Alfreda (George) Jackson, Louvenia Dixon and Letha Leaf, all of Sumter; two sons, Fletcher (Minnie) Leaf Jr. and Floyd Leaf, both of Sumter; one brother, Alfred (Novella) Williams Sr. of Sumter; and a host of other relatives and friends. Condolences may be made on their tribute page found at www.palmermemorialchapel. com. Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc. is in charge of the services.

Frank and Estelle Dubose. A lifelong Presbyterian, Tim not only talked the talk but walked the walk of his Christian faith, and his light shined everywhere he went. He joined and served in Bethlehem Second United Presbyterian Church his entire adult life. He continued that service with the same church which survived a relocation from Oswego to Sumter and a name change to New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Even though Tim’s formal education ended in the seventh grade, his thirst for knowledge was never quenched. His sharp mind afforded him the opportunity to serve as a civil engineer and demolition expert in the U.S. Army while serving in France during World War II. He served from 1943 to 1945. After completing his military service, he returned to the United States to marry the love of his life, Ida Mae Richardson, in 1947, a union that lasted for 49 years until “Daily,” as his loving wife was known, preceded him in death in April 1996. Tim was very active in his children’s lives and the community serving as president of the Moore Elementary School

PTA. He was also a lifelong member of the NAACP. Tim worked for B. L. Montague for 30 years before he courageously made the decision to improve his family’s quality of life by taking a position with Westinghouse where he worked for 10 years before retiring. Tim leaves to cherish his memories: his four children, James Edward “Jimmy” (Sally) DuBose and Harry Dubose, both of Sumter, Ted (Stephanie) Dubose of Charlotte and Sharon DuBose of Columbia; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at New Covenant Presbyterian Church

(USA), 907 Legare St.,with the Rev. Dr. Gloria Williams, moderator, Elder Joyce McGee, clerk of session. The family is receiving friends at the family home, 321 Pinson St. The remains will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. The procession will leave from the home at 2:30 p.m. Floral bearers will be cousins and Presbyterian women. Casket bearers will be Presbyterian men. Burial will be in the Hillside Memorial Park, 3001 Cain’s Mill Road, Sumter. Services directed by the Management and Staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St. On line memorial messages may be sent to the family at

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LAMAR RUFUS Lamar Rufus entered eternal rest on Nov. 19, 2015, in Dalzell. The family is receiving friends at 337 Fat Back Road, Dalzell. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, (Woodrow Community) Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olive Memorial Garden. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Virginia family thanks Sumter Growing up in the Northeast part of the USA, we didn’t really know much about South Carolina until we became adults and then it was simply to visit such charming places as Charleston and Hilton Head. We truly knew little about the people of South Carolina. But this all changed when we were caught in the devastating floods in early October. Rerouted without warning off Route I-95 near Florence while on our way to Hilton Head on Oct. 4, our car was soon swept off the road by a deluge of water into a deep swamp off Route 401 outside Sumter. Water poured into the car, and we thought we were going to die. Miraculously, we were able to open one door window part-way and squirm out of the car as the water continued to pull us deeper into the swamp. A Florida truck driver stopped his large vehicle on the road, threw us a 50-yard rubber hose and pulled the two of us separately to the side of his truck. There we hung on precariously to a door handle and a running board. Then the South Carolina people went into action. From the neighborhood came scores of people to help us. About a dozen strong and courageous men and women procured a small boat. They tossed each of us life preservers and pulled us aboard. Then they laboriously half-dragged and half-sailed the boat to safe land about 100 feet away. They covered us with blankets. Nearby resident Linda Squires insisted we come to her home to dry out and stay the night. Soon, many neighbors appeared, bringing dry clothes, food, and even a stout stick for one of us who is disabled to use as a cane. Linda put us up for the night as the rain and wind continued to pummel the neighborhood. In the morning, Linda arranged for an ambulance to take us to the Tuomey Medical Center for a physical examination. After being treated for

minor injuries by solicitous hospital staff people, we set out by foot for a nearby drug store to replace essential personal items that were lost in our car now lying at the bottom of the swamp. A hospital visitor from Sumter observed our plight and insisted on driving us in her SUV the 300-400 yards to the drug store. She did. Afterward, we found refuge in the Hampton Inn on Broad Street in Sumter. The kind staff couldn’t do enough for us. They responded cheerfully when we asked for help ... and sometimes when we didn’t. We found out later that some of these Hampton Inn people had lost their homes in the flood but, like us, were thankful to the Good Lord for sparing their lives. When our credit card failed to operate properly at the front desk, a Hampton Inn guest overheard the conversation and offered to pay our bill. Fortunately, the matter was straightened out satisfactorily before such an act of kindness was needed. On Wednesday, thoughtful folks from Sumter Wrecker picked us up at the hotel and took us to their garage where they had taken our ruined car after removing it from the swamp. We were able to save most of our personal possessions. They took us back to the hotel and insisted we call them when we returned home. We did. On Friday, six days after the accident, a friend from our home in Williamsburg, Virginia, drove to Sumter and brought us home safely, though the rain continued for most of the journey. We will never forget the wonderful citizens of South Carolina, especially the folks in Sumter who extended such kindness to us in our time of travail. May they continue to inspire us to lead good lives. May God bless them! MJ AND BOB CARBONI Williamsburg, Virginia

‘(Our) car was soon swept off the road by a deluge of water into a deep swamp off Route 401 outside Sumter. Water poured into the car, and we thought we were going to die.’

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After a wet October, it’s time for Thanksgiving

outh Carolina’s Thousand Year Flood of October 2015 threw us all for a loop, so it’s nice to have the prospect of a little Thanksgiving Day relief on the way this week. Anything is better than cleaning up flood damage. With so many people still hurting in the wake of the floods, remember the local organizations and efforts in place to help people such as The Sumter Item’s annual Fireside Fund, which kicks off this week. Fireside Fund was started by The Sumter Item in 1969. We partner with The Salvation Army and use your donations to provide families with the means for keeping their homes warm during winter. The newspaper collects the money and gives it to the Christian charity, where it is disbursed in the form of vouchers. To date, the partnership has raised more than $1.44 million for heating help. As we will report in Tuesday’s edition, this year’s fund will be in honor of the late Dr. Charles “Pap” Propst, one of the most beloved figures in Sumter’s history. Here’s a column I wrote about him when he left us in May — http://bit. ly/1QVMkBd •••

In a letter to the editor on this page today, we learn the remarkable and harrowing Graham story of MJ Osteen and Bob Carboni of Williamsburg, Virginia, who clearly cheated death thanks to a lot of caring people in Sumter. We have no idea how many other dramatic rescue tales there are out there from that time period, so please pass them along to us here at the newspaper in order to shed light on such heroic local people. With all the unimaginably bad things happening in the world today, it’s important to recognize the silent majority of good people who care about others and are always willing to help. ••• Before we get too weepy and reflective this holiday season, let’s turn to the great American humorist Mark Twain for a slightly different historical perspective on the origins of Thanksgiving. This is taken from “Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1.” Enjoy. “Thanksgiving Day, a

function which originated in New England two or three centuries ago when those people recognized that they really had something to be thankful for — annually, not oftener — if they had succeeded in exterminating their neighbors, the Indians, during the previous twelve months instead of getting exterminated by their neighbors, the Indians. Thanksgiving Day became a habit, for the reason that in the course of time, as the years drifted on, it was perceived that the exterminating had ceased to be mutual and was all on the white man’s side, consequently on the Lord’s side, consequently it was proper to thank the Lord for it and extend the usual annual compliments.” ••• Finally, as a followup to a column I wrote two weeks ago about Sumter natives in the news — http://bit. ly/1NINcDN — we congratulate Will Haynie on being elected to Mount Pleasant Town Council. We’re counting on Will to solve all the traffic problems down there. Have a nice week. Gobble gobble. Graham Osteen is Editor-AtLarge of The Item. He can be reached at graham@theitem. com. Follow him on Twitter @GrahamOsteen, or visit www.grahamosteen.com.

MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POOR PEOPLE NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR LIVES I started watching a tribute to the church in Charleston, Emanuel AME Church, where 9 people were slain on the evening of June 17th. The program started at midnight on Channel 133 (TWC). One of the first things that was said was that they wanted police to stop killing blacks and that they wanted a better education. I want to make comments on those two subjects. First, we must get the point across to everyone that “if you commit a crime you must do the time.” If you are unlucky, and get caught in the act, then don’t run from the police when they tell you to stop and put your hands up. I still want someone to tell me how a policeman is suppose to know if someone is armed or unarmed. If you do something in school and you know you are in the wrong but refuse to “comply” with instructions from you administrators and SRO, then it’s

going to turn out bad for you. Next, can someone please explain to me how the poor and blacks don’t get an equal education when they sit in the same classrooms as those who go on to be “doctors, lawyers, and astronauts?” Other advice freely given. Fix your roof before you get a 55-inch screen TV. Buy books, and require that your children read them before you pay for your drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. Take your children to church so they can learn right from wrong. If your church no longer teaches the 10 Commandments, then change churches. If your pastor doesn’t preach from the Bible find one that does. In closing, if you feel like you are too deep to climb out of your hole, keeping digging. Do everything that you can to push your children or grandchildren up and out so they can come back to save you. As long as you keep blaming others for your lot in life things will not change. Take responsibility for your own life

and make choices to change your life. You can do it . JACQUELINE K. HUGHES Sumter

ARE DEMOCRATS FINALLY WAKING UP TO WHAT OTHERS ALREADY KNEW? As I sit here on a Saturday morning, looking at the news on TV concerning the recent events, it dawned on me that even the liberals seem to be somewhat cautious about what and how they say things. It wasn’t long ago that whatever the White House said, every Democrat was on board. Didn’t matter what it was, it MUST have been correct, the right thing to do, in our best interest, etc. etc. Could it be that the liberals are starting to figure out what the president has been doing? I mean, come on, you can finally admit the man is, and has been wrong. It’s OK. We knew already. We have been trying to tell you for the better part of 6 years, but noooo, you didn’t want to believe it.

I have family members who lean a little left. That’s OK. Some are extreme left. That’s OK, too. I respect their opinions. I, personally, think letting refugees into this country is the worst possible thing we can do. Oh, then I get the ‘thats not what this country is about’ argument. Sorry, but carrying my weapon while I go to a movie, or go to a concert, or even going grocery shopping is also not what this country is all about. It wasn’t that long ago that the Democrats succeeded in removing religion from schools, changing ‘Christmas trees’ to ‘holiday trees’, changing ‘Merry Christmas’ to ‘happy holidays,’ the list is endless. So, now the Democrats want to make people feel bad about not wanting thousands of refugees coming into this country by using the terms like ‘it’s not the Christian thing to do.’ Even hard-core liberals are shaking their heads at that. I’m not. We already knew. DENNIS VICKERS Wedgefield

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LOIS JONES Lois Cogburn Jones, 96, widow of Wallie Bernard Jones Jr., died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Covenant Place in Sumter. Born in Neeses, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Still Cogburn and Annie Miller Cogburn. Mrs. Jones was a member of Pinewood Baptist Church and a former Sunday school teacher. After rearing four children, she helped her sons Dr. Wallie Jones and Dr. Tom Jones in their offices until she retired. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are three sons, Dr. Wallie Bernard Jones III (Marcia), Dr. Thomas Perrin Jones (Jennie) and Richard Cogburn Jones (Jill); one daughter, Millie Jones Welch (Stanley) all of Sumter; 13 grandchildren, Jay Jones (Jennifer), Meri DesChamps (Stephen), Rick Jones (Katie), Mike Jones, (Laura), Jeff Jones (Amy), Russ Jones, Kell Jones (Casey), Rachel Brown (Robert), Sarah Jones, Richard Jones Jr., (Jade), Elizabeth Klosterman (Brian), Ann Miller Garris (Robby) and Katie Shaw (Burns); and 17 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Pinewood Baptist Church with the Rev. Kirk Carlisle officiating. Burial will be in the Pinewood Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. Monday prior to the service in the Pinewood Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to Pinewood Baptist Church, P.O. Box 176, Pinewood, SC 29125. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements. (803) 7759386.

JULIA S. SMITH Julia Skelton Smith, 101, wife of the late Russell Smith, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Sumter Health and Rehab. Born in Clay County, Illinois, to the late Oscar and Laura Clawson Skelton, Julia loved to travel and was a member of Lawrenceville United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three sons, David Smith of Sumter, Roger Smith of Darmstadt, Inidana, and Kenneth Smith of Wakefield, Massachusetts; a daughter, Marilyn Madanet of Wilmington, Delaware; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Theodore Skelton; and two sisters, Doro-

thy Watts, and Amy Skelton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Green Acres Assembly of God with the Rev. Michael Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements. (803) 7759386.

ELBERT B. HUBBARD JR. Elbert “Bert” Bouie Hubbard Jr., 90, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at the Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 64 years, Celeste “Les” Hubbard. Born in Darlington, he was the son of the late Elbert B. Hubbard Sr. and Eunice Antley Hubbard. Bert lived a life devoted to his savior Jesus Christ. He led his family in how to love God and love others through his unwavering example. Bert is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a member of Clemson’s dance orchestra, the Jungaleers, who were recognized as a top collegiate orchestra in the south. He was cheering his Tigers towards their undefeated season even from his hospital bed. Bert served his country in the Army Air Force unit for three years. He had an additional three years of service in the Air Force Reserve. Bert was an outstanding member of his community serving on the Sumter Airport Commission. He spent many years working for B.L. Montague Co. Inc. and retired from Sumter Machinery Company. Bert was an active member of Grace Baptist Church. You would often find him there several times a day to check on the building and grounds, fix the thermostat or make repairs. He served in numerous capacities during the years including chairman of the deacons, Sunday school superintendent and volunteer choir director, to name just a few. Bert did all of this for the glory of God and not himself. A humble man, he served through simple measures but had a huge impact on everyone that he came in contact with. Those who love him will immeasurably miss him, but his legacy of faith and love will continue to live on. He is survived by two sons, Elbert “Bert” Hubbard III and wife, Carol Walls Hubbard, of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Jack Hubbard and wife, Nancy Durant Hubbard, of

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Manning; daughter, Diane Hubbard Gurley and husband, William “Bill” Gurley Jr., of Anderson; five granddaughters, Sara Hubbard Sexton and husband, Aaron Sexton, of Ayer, Massachusetts, Caitlin Gurley-Cullen and husband, Christopher Cullen II, of Anderson, Emily Hubbard Wright and husband, John “Bobby” Wright, of Rock Hill, Jennifer Hubbard Clarke and husband, William “Will” Clarke, of Columbia, and Kristen Ashleigh Hubbard of Columbia; three great-grandsons, Shawn Alexander Wright, Liam Andrew Wright and William Alderman Clarke Jr. with another great-grandbaby to arrive in the Sexton family in February; and two siblings, Lavinia “Lou” Housand, and Alan Hubbard. Funeral Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Williams and the Rev. Steve Shumake officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Monday in the church parlor of Grace Baptist Church and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 219 W. Calhoun St., Sumter SC 29150. Condolences may be expressed online at www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of arrangements (803) 775-9386.

NEOLA C. BENJAMIN Neola C. Benjamin was born May 24, 1924, in Lee County. She was a daughter of the late Samuel and Queen English Cain and the wife to the late Saul J. Benjamin. She was preceded in death by four sons, Carl Benjamin, Dave Jonathan Benjamin, Charles Earl Benjamin and Alphonso Benjamin; two brothers, George Cain and Willie Cain; and one grandson, Terrence O. Jackson. She departed this life on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Florence. She is survived by eight daughters: Shirley Jackson, Mary (Joseph) Belton, Elouise Shelton, Lillie (Robert) Melton, Rosetta (Robert) Hannibal, Francine (David)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015 Abrams, Yvon Maria Shuler and Yvette Monique (Larry) Crawford; two sons, Chris (Tammy) Benjamin and Alvin Benjamin; one sister-in-law, Elouise Cain; a special niece, Neola Davis; a special adopted son, Dan Reddin; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great, great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Pleasant AME Church, 1800 Vista Lane, Lynchburg, with the Rev. Ernest Brown, pastor, officiating. The body will lie in repose one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A public viewing will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Online messages of sympathy can be done at www. whitesmortuary.net. Services are entrusted to Whites Mortuary LLC. 803774-8200.

MARIE MANTALBANO Marie Soles Montalbano, 85, wife of William “Monty” Montalbano, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at the Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia. Born in Conway, she was a daughter of the late Mack Soles and Reatha Skipper Soles. Mrs. Montalbano was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church and was a retired EEG technician. Surviving are her husband of Sumter; three daughters, Betty Coombs of Canton, North Carolina, Linda Gail (Randy Rasmussen) of Penrose, Colorado, and Sandy Olinger (Marty) of California; two brothers, Joe Soles of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Tommy Soles (Betty) of Moncks Corner; two sisters, Louise Wilson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Ruby Rush (J.C.) of Raleigh, North Carolina; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter SC, 29150. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements,

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JOHN H. ADAMS John Homer “Sonny” Adams, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 at his residence 5-H Village St. Claire Apts., Manning. He was born Dec. 26, 1932, in Valdosta, Georgia, a son of the late Willie Homer and Arkatie and adopted son of Martha Adams. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. Burial will follow in Florence National Cemetery, Florence. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

MELBA HENRY Melba McLeod Henry, 61, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. She was born Oct. 31, 1954, in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Walter McLeod and Ruth Clark McLeod. Family is receiving friends at her residence 1163 Patriot Road in the Santee Dam section of Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC., Manning.

LUIS RILEY Luis “Bubba” Riley, entered eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 26, 1931, in Clarendon County, he was the son of the late Jacob and Phronnie Hampton Riley. The family is receiving visitors at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lee and Sammy Nelson, 1087 Billups Road, Pinewood. Community Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.

LUBERTHA SANDERS Lubertha Sanders, 66, widow of Willie Sanders, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at her home. Born in Sumter County on Oct. 27, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Robert Moore and Georgeanna Spann Moore. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of her daughter, Betty Frierson, 525 Grange Road. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Williams Funeral Home Inc.

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FYI BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed on Thursday. GOVERNMENT — The following will be closed ThursdayThanksgiving Nov. city 22, 2015 Friday: state government Schedule: offices; Sumter and county offices; Clarendon County offices; City of Manning offices; Lee County offices; and City of Bishopville offices. Federal government offices and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed on Thursday. SCHOOLS — The following will be closed Monday-Friday: Sumter School District; St. Anne Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier High School; Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3; and Lee County Public Schools. The following will be closed Wednesday-Friday: Robert E. Lee Academy; Thomas Sumter Academy; Wilson Hall; Laurence Manning Academy; Clarendon Hall; Sumter Christian School; Central Carolina Technical College; and USC Sumter. Morris College will be closed Thursday-Friday. UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and will remain closed Thursday-Friday. Farmers Telephone Coop. will be closed Thursday-Friday. OTHER — The Sumter County Library will be closed Thursday-Sunday. Harvin Clarendon County Library will be closed Thursday-Saturday. Clemson Extension Service and the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will be closed Thursday-Friday. The Sumter Item will be closed Thursday-Friday. The Sumter Item will not publish a Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, newspaper.

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WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

Cooler with clouds breaking

Clear and colder

55°

31°

50° / 31°

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 10%

N 10-20 mph

N 7-14 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Some sunshine

Partly sunny and beautiful

58° / 36°

60° / 44°

67° / 50°

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 5%

N 4-8 mph

VAR 2-4 mph

NE 6-12 mph

NE 7-14 mph

Cold with plenty of Warmer with plenty sunshine of sunshine

Gaﬀney 50/24 Spartanburg 49/24

Greenville 51/28

Columbia 58/31

Temperatures shown on map are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 55/31

CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TUOMEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOARD Public Agenda: Nov. 22,BOARD 2015 OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, 6 p.m., hospital board Monday, noon, Tuomey room SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Sumter County Call (803) 934-0396, extension 103. Council Chambers

Today: Turning sunny and cool. Winds north-northeast 4-8 mph. Monday: Plenty of sun, but cool. Winds light and variable.

Aiken 54/27

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A financial gain is EUGENIA LAST apparent. The preparation you do for an upcoming position will pay off. Get any offers you receive in writing to ensure the negotiation process goes smoothly.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t trust anyone who is looking to borrow from you. Use your assets to benefit yourself, not others. A family gathering will be met with unexpectedly emotional confrontations if you aren’t willing to compromise. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll be torn between what you want to do and what you feel you should do. Satisfy your needs and honor the promises you’ve made. You’ll gain respect if you’re honest and ask for help when you need it. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Relationship problems will escalate if you get angry and handle situations in an emotional manner. If you need time to process what’s going on, find something relaxing to do and give yourself time to think. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Visit a destination that’s new and exciting. Participating in activities or challenges that motivate you will give you a new lease on life. Romance is highlighted. Sharing your interests with someone special will bring you closer together. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put some thought into fixing up your surroundings or making alterations

that are cost-efficient. Discuss your plans with anyone who will be affected by the decisions you make.

ACROSS 1 Dutch cheese 5 Tavern servings 10 Help in a heist 14 Snide remark 18 Probe-launching org. 19 Parcel out 20 Claudius successor 21 Copier powder 22 James Bond beverage 24 Brain, so to speak 26 Work-boot feature 27 Ends of the earth 29 Jumps for joy 30 Spy-fi author Deighton 31 Deserve to receive 32 Hair holder 33 Zodiac symbol 37 Dish-towel fabric 38 Footwear 39 Comfy footwear 42 Oversenti-

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

64° 42° 65° 40° 80° in 2011 20° in 1951

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll have an interesting perspective on life and the people who live in your community. Form new friendships with people who can help you explore new possibilities. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let the past ruin plans for the future. Let go of the negativity you’ve experienced, and you’ll see a path that offers a unique, inviting alternative to anything you’ve tried in the past.

NATIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL CITIES

Today City Hi/Lo/W Atlanta 50/30/s Chicago 26/21/pc Dallas 55/36/s Detroit 33/19/sf Houston 57/34/s Los Angeles 87/53/s New Orleans 56/41/s New York 53/35/pc Orlando 73/50/sh Philadelphia 52/32/pc Phoenix 79/52/s San Francisco 68/48/pc Wash., DC 50/31/pc

City Asheville Athens Augusta Beaufort Cape Hatteras Charleston Charlotte Clemson Columbia Darlington Elizabeth City Elizabethtown Fayetteville

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make changes at home that will free up cash flow and make your lifestyle more costefficient. Good fortune is heading your way if you make decisions based on what you can afford and what you need. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let an oversight upset your goals. Fix whatever isn’t working and proceed as planned. An opportunity to make a move or invest in something looks promising. Expect delays if you travel.

Sunrise 7:00 a.m. Moonrise 3:09 p.m.

River Black River Congaree River Lynches River Saluda River Up. Santee River Wateree River

0.00" 4.60" 1.99" 56.96" 32.15" 42.68"

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 53/34/s 38/20/s 61/46/s 38/28/pc 61/42/s 79/54/s 58/45/s 44/34/pc 68/51/pc 45/32/pc 79/52/pc 61/48/pc 45/32/s

Today Hi/Lo/W 43/25/s 55/28/s 59/30/s 60/37/sh 62/42/r 58/34/sh 53/27/s 53/27/s 58/31/s 53/31/pc 52/33/r 51/30/pc 53/31/pc

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 53/31/pc Gainesville 66/41/c Gastonia 51/26/s Goldsboro 50/32/pc Goose Creek 56/35/sh Greensboro 51/27/s Greenville 51/28/s Hickory 49/27/s Hilton Head 59/35/c Jacksonville, FL 65/41/sh La Grange 51/29/s Macon 57/28/s Marietta 49/28/s

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 50/32/s 61/40/s 49/29/s 47/30/s 50/33/s 47/30/s 51/32/s 50/30/s 54/33/s 58/39/s 54/27/s 55/26/s 51/30/s

High 5:14 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:14 a.m. 6:42 p.m.

Ht. 3.4 3.3 3.6 3.3

Low Ht. 12:18 p.m. 0.0 ----12:38 a.m. -0.5 1:18 p.m. -0.2

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 46/21/s Mt. Pleasant 58/36/sh Myrtle Beach 56/35/r Orangeburg 55/33/pc Port Royal 58/37/sh Raleigh 52/29/pc Rock Hill 52/27/s Rockingham 51/28/c Savannah 61/37/sh Spartanburg 49/24/s Summerville 56/34/sh Wilmington 54/33/r Winston-Salem 50/27/s

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 48/27/s 51/33/s 51/34/s 50/31/s 51/36/s 47/30/s 48/27/s 48/27/s 54/34/s 49/31/s 50/33/s 51/31/s 48/31/s

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109 “A __ formality!” 110 Arabian nation 111 “Saturated” stuff 112 Patches up 113 Pack (down) DOWN 1 Leftovers 2 Move suddenly 3 “ __ sow, so shall . . .” 4 Broadway Auntie 5 Cashless deal 6 Sir __ John 7 Writer Wiesel 8 Harry Potter pal 9 Allowance 10 Fishing (for) 11 Special Forces topper 12 Significant stretches 13 Tinker (with) 14 Started one’s day 15 Worldwide: Abbr. 16 Sugar source 17 Miscalculates 21 Prepared for takeoff 23 Backstreet 25 Large fruits 28 Best-selling cookie 31 Bishop’s topper 32 Navigator’s reference 33 Anxious feeling 34 Rodeo contestant 35 Big bucks 36 Gents 37 Miller salesman 38 Tarnish 39 Possible casserole topper 40 Sorority letter 41 Systems of signals 43 Gardener, at times 44 Soft seats 47 Alfred P. __ Foundation 49 Petting-zoo sounds 51 Rallying cry

5:15 p.m. 3:04 a.m.

TIDES

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 10.12 -0.12 19 12.10 -0.50 14 10.60 -0.64 14 8.79 -0.48 80 80.66 +0.26 24 21.92 +1.09

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 48/29/s 53/30/s 53/27/s 54/35/s 50/40/s 53/33/s 50/30/s 52/35/s 53/30/s 49/30/s 48/30/pc 48/32/s 49/30/s

Sunset Moonset

Special Financing for 72 Months*

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Refrain from taking on too much. You’ll be tempted to go down a path that is likely to end in regret. Re-evaluate your position before you make a change that is based on unreliable information.

mental 43 Carnival eatery 45 “I think,” in a chatroom 46 NYSE debuts 47 A few 48 Dinghy movers 49 Ran in the wash 50 10-digit no. 51 Earnings after expenses 55 Be a moocher 56 Something up your sleeve 57 Antler 58 A daughter of Lear 59 Uproar 60 Creative suggestion 62 Fishing gear 63 Secure with a rope 64 Ill temper 66 Glove material 67 Modicum 69 Plus more, for short 72 More vigorous 73 Eggs order 75 Narcs’ org. 76 Ideal for cacti

24-hr chg +0.29 -0.10 -0.12 +1.27

Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂurries, sn–snow, i–ice

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Use your charm and unique outlook to get ahead. A change in direction will add a little excitement and intrigue to your life. Romance and establishing a stronger bond with someone special will pay off.

77 Small racer 78 Part of the Poland/ Germany border 79 Real-estate abbr. 80 Zodiac symbol 81 State Department, informally 85 Apathetic 86 Poetic nightfall 87 Try to convince 88 Spa on Lake Geneva 89 Small evergreen 90 Mice, to owls 91 Yorkshire city 92 Camera type, for short 93 Gazelle cousin 96 Beef about 97 Entrance accessories 102 “That’s reasonable” 104 Whiteplumed bird 106 More than full 107 Friend of François 108 Not married

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.89 76.06 74.93 99.43

RIVER STAGES

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

THE NEWSDAY CROSSWORD IN THE FORECAST: Weather or not By Fred Piscop

Charleston 58/34

Today: Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers; windy. High 55 to 60. Monday: Plenty of sunshine; cold. High 49 to 54.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Myrtle Beach 56/35

Manning 55/33

ON THE COAST

PUBLIC AGENDA

Florence 53/31

Bishopville 53/30

SATURDAY’S ANSWERS CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

52 Monopolize the mirror 53 Sounding like an oboe 54 Gawks at 55 Constrain 59 Miller’s product 61 Achievement 62 On the small side 64 Oil source 65 “Gay” city 66 Sharp increase 67 Extra charge 68 Be crawling (with) 70 Sparing of words 71 Caravan beast 73 Tending to droop 74 Tiny bits 77 East Asian cuisine 79 __-ray Disc 81 Rolled up 82 Shade trees

83 84 Big bucks 85 Ballet rail 89 Insurance giant 90 Printer’s arc 91 On the up and up 92 Scattered seed 93 In that case 94 Address to a queen 95 Thin bread 96 Russian legislature 97 Quilt filling 98 Grp. in charge 99 Domain 100 Contract period 101 Instructions segment 103 Bungler 105 Compass reading In addition to spy novels, British

author LEN Deighton (30 Across) has also written books on cookery and military history. FOGGY BOTTOM (81 Across) is the neighborhood of Washington, D.C.,

where the Department of State headquarters is located. LEEDS (91 Across) is the third most populous city in the United Kingdom, after London and Birmingham.

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prep football

Championship charge Big plays, dominant D lead Cavaliers, Rankin to SCISA 1A state title

RICK CARPENTER/THE SUMTER ITEM

Robert E. Lee Academy running back Weston Green (2) follows the block of offensive lineman Travis Christmas (55) in the Cavaliers’ 38-16 victory over Colleton Prep for the SCISA 1A state championship on Saturday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia.

by justin driggers justin@theitem.com COLUMBIA — Big plays, big defense, a big trophy and a big celebration all the way from Benedict College to Bishopville. Oh, and a big smile across the face of David Rankin for good measure. Robert E. Lee Academy, losers of 21 straight football games just three years ago, put that ugly chapter of its gridiron past behind it for good on Saturday by capturing the SCISA 1A state championship with a dominating 38-16 victory over Colleton Prep at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. It’s the second state crown

in school history for the Cavs, who finish the year with a 12-0 record. REL also won it in 1976. For Rankin, however, it’s the first championship in five tries for the REL head coach -- who came back to the school in 2013 after an 8-year stint at Williamsburg Academy. “Our young men bought into what we were doing three years ago when I came back and that’s what I’m most proud of,” Rankin said. “They worked extremely hard to get here and I’m very proud of the effort they gave today.” It was, however, an especially sweet victory for Rankin,

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clemson football

CLEMSON — Deshaun Watson keeps piling up numbers and No. 1 Clemson continues winning. It’s a formula the Tigers plan to use all the way to the college football playoffs. Watson had another huge day, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for another to lead Clemson to a 33-13 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. “As everyone as said around here and, hopefully, people will recognize this not something we’re just throwing out there, we feel like he’s the best quarterback in the country,” Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott said. “He can manage the system, he knows where to go with the ball. He’s just a sophomore, but he doesn’t make many

Friday 8-man championship at Wilson Hall (Spencer Field) Andrew Jackson 20, Greenwood Christian 16 saturday At Benedict College (Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia) 1A Robert E. Lee 38 Colleton Prep 16 2A Calhoun 28 Bethesda 6 3A Hammond 29 Pinewood Prep 13

Cavs entire offense shines in season’s biggest game By justin driggers justin@theitem.com COLUMBIA — Robert E. Lee Academy junior wide receiver William Corbett said he always felt like if the offense got going, no one could stop it but the Cavaliers themselves. In Saturday’s SCISA 1A state championship game against Colleton Prep, he was right on the nose -- although he forgot about the halftime

horn being a potential roadblock. Firing on all cylinders most of the year, the Cavs’ offensive unit put an exclamation point on its season by scoring on six of its nine possessions in a 38-16 victory over the War Eagles at Benedict College’s Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. REL was in the red zone on two of its other possessions as

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usc football

Big day for Watson in win over Wake Forest By PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

SCISA PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

mistakes.” Certainly not this season as the Tigers (11-0, 8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) moved to the watson brink of their first undefeated regular season since their national championship season of 1981. “I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing,” Watson said. “There’s no reason to change.” Watson opened the scoring with a 3-yard run, then connected on TD passes of 44 yards to Charone Peake, 11 yards to Deon Cain and 47 yards to Germone Hopper. Watson tops the ACC in total yardage and in touchdowns, upping his total to 26. He finished 24 of 35 for 343 yards. And he led the Tigers to their

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Citadel does it again Upset Gamecocks 23-22 in Columbia By EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item

Richard Shiro/The Associated Press

South Carolina’s Hayden Hurst (81) can’t hang on to the ball while being defended by The Citadel’s Shy Phillips during the Bulldogs’ 23-22 win on Saturday in Columbia.

COLUMBIA — Apparently, history does repeat itself. Twenty-five years after The Citadel’s last football victory over the University of South Carolina, the Bulldogs pulled another shocker on Saturday, coming away with a 23-22 victory over the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. The loss snapped a 22-game home winning streak against non-conference foes for USC, dropping Carolina’s record to 24-6 in its last 30 home games. USC interim head coach Shawn Elliott gave all the credit to The Citadel, which brought a 7-3 record into the

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Sunday, November 22, 2015

sports

Scoreboard

nascar

TV, RADIO

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Jeff Gordon, right, talks to crew members on Saturday after practice for Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Gordon on top in final practice By JENNA FRYER The Associated Press HOMESTEAD, FLA. — Jeff Gordon was the best of NASCAR’s four title contenders in the final practice before NASCAR’s championship-deciding season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Gordon had the top 10-lap average around the 1.5-mile track Saturday, averaging 169.489 mph during his first 10 laps of the session. Joey Logano turned the fastest single lap to top the speed chart. “The very first run that final practice was great. I felt really good about it,” said Gordon, who will try Sunday to win his fifth championship in the final race of his career. He’s retiring after the finale and will be an analyst for Fox next year. But he has a rare opportunity to win the championship he’s been chasing since 2001 on the same day he completes his 23-year career. Very few drivers are still racing for wins — let alone championships — when they climb out of their car for the final time. Gordon said he was looking forward to a low-key Saturday night with his wife and some friends before attempting to get some sleep in his motorhome at the track. He’ll wake up Sunday ready to face reigning Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. Busch had the fourth-best 10-lap average then hustled across the garage to run the Xfinity Series race. Looking to play spoiler on Sunday is Logano, who was probably the best driver in the Chase but failed to advance out of the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs. He was headed to the win at Martinsville when Matt Kenseth deliberately wrecked him, and the victory instead went to Gordon. With the win came an automatic berth in Sunday’s finale.

FORD ECOBOOST 400 LINEUP By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 176.655. 2. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 176.263. 3. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 176.062. 4. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevy 175.347. 5. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevy, 175.291. 6. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 175.143. 7. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 175.063. 8. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 175.046. 9. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevy, 174.678. 10. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevy, 174.633. 11. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevy, 174.498. 12. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevy, 174.098. 13. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevy, 175.444. 14. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 175.404. 15. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevy, 175.365. 16. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 175.279. 17. (27) Paul Menard, Chevy, 175.239. 18. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevy, 175.239. 19. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 175.211. 20. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevy, 174.859. 21. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 174.419. 22. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevy, 174.34. 23. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevy, 174.059. 24. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 172.651. 25. (33) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 174.848. 26. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 174.115. 27. (13) Casey Mears, Chevy, 173.829. 28. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 173.723. 29. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 173.65. 30. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevy, 173.399. 31. (26) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 173.199. 32. (32) Josh Wise, Ford, 172.833. 33. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevy, 172.75. 34. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevy, 172.618. 35. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevy, 172.463. 36. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevy, 172.276. 37. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, Owner Points. 38. (55) David Ragan, Toyota, Owner Points. 39. (46) Michael Annett, Chevy, Owner Points. 40. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, Owner Points. 41. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, Owner Points. 42. (34) Brett Moffitt, Ford, Owner Points. 43. (98) Ryan Preece, Chevy, Owner Points. Failed to Qualify 44. (23) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 170.084. 45. (62) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 169.545.

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Kisner shoots 64 as he searches for 1st PGA win ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA. — Kevin Kisner had a 6-under 64 on Saturday to build a three-shot lead in the RSM Classic as he goes for his first win on the PGA Tour. Already a runner-up four times this year — three in playoffs — Kisner has never had a chance this good. Kisner made his only bogey of the round on No. 14 and failed to make birdie on the par-5 15th to fall into a tie for the lead with Kevin Chappell. He answered with a key shot that set up birdie, a 6-iron into a foot at the par-3 17th and a 30-foot birdie on the 18th to build some separation. Kisner was at 16-under 196, a record 54-hole score at Sea Island.

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Chappell overcame backto-back bogeys early in his round for a 68. He also is going for his first PGA Tour win.

Kerr, Jang share LPGA Tour lead NAPLES, FLA. — Cristie Kerr and Ha Na Jang are leading the tournament. Lydia Ko is leading everything else. Kerr shot a 4-under 67 — her third straight round in the 60s this week — Saturday to match Jang at 13 under at Tiburon Golf Club. Jang closed with a bogey for a 69. The top-ranked Ko and Gerina Piller were tied for third at 11 under. From wire reports

TODAY 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match -- Hoffenheim vs. Hertha Berlin (FOX SPORTS 1). 9:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour DP World Championship Final Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). 10:55 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Match -- West Ham vs. Tottenham (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon — Figure Skating: ISU Rostelecom Cup from Moscow (WIS 10). Noon — College Basketball: GardnerWebb at Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). 11:20 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match -- Darmstadt 98 vs. Ingolstadt (FOX SPORTS 2). 12:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Harvard at Boston College (ESPNU). 12:45 p.m. — International Soccer: Mexican League Match -- Monterrey vs. Toluca (UNIVISION). l p.m. — NFL Football: Washington at Carolina (WACH 57, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). 1 p.m. — NFL Football: Indianapolis at Atlanta (WLTX 19). 1 p.m. — College Basketball: 2K Classic Championship Game from New York -Duke vs. Georgetown (ESPN). 1 p.m. — CFL Football: Eastern Conference Playoffs Final Game -- Hamilton at Ottawa (ESPNEWS). 1 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Los Angeles at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. — PGA Golf: RSM Classic Final Round from St. Simons Island, Ga. (GOLF). 1 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA Development League Game -- Bakersfield at Santa Cruz (NBA TV). 2 p.m. — LPGA Golf: CME Group Tour Championship Final Round from Naples, Fla. (WOLO 25). 2 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: Mississippi at Mississippi State (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 2 p.m. -- Women’s College Volleyball: Florida vs. Texas A&M (SEC NETWORK). 2:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Puerto Rico Tip-Off Fifth-Place Game from San Juan, Puerto Rico -- Texas Tech vs. Minnesota (ESPNU). 3 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 from Homestead, Fla. (WIS 10, NBC SPORTS NETWORK, WEGX-FM 92.9). 3 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Preseason WNIT Championship Game (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 3 p.m. — Professional Basketball: Euroleague Game -- Fenerbahce vs. Bayern Munich (NBA TV). 3:30 p.m. — College Basketball: 2K Classic Third-Place Game from New York -Wisconsin vs. Virginia Commonwealth (ESPN). 4 p.m. — NFL Football: Green Bay at Minnesota (WACH 57). 4 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: Conference USA Tournament Championship Match from San Antonio (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 4 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Georgia Tech at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). 4 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: South Carolina at UCLA (WNKT-FM 107.5). 4:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Yale at Southern Methodist (ESPNEWS). 4:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Puerto Rico Tip-Off Third-Place Game from San Juan, Puerto Rico -- Temple vs. Utah (ESPNU). 4:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Akron at Villanova (FOX SPORTS 1). 5 p.m. — Major League Soccer: Eastern Conference Playoffs Final Series Match One -- Columbus at New York (ESPN). 5:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic Championship Game from Uncasville, Conn. (ESPN2). 5:50 p.m. — International Soccer: Mexican League Match -- Guadalajara vs. Santos (UNIVISION). 6 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: Mississippi State at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Paradise Jam Semifinal Game from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Charleston Classic Third-Place Game from Charleston -- Oklahoma State vs. Long Beach State (ESPNU). 7:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Puerto Rico Tip-Off Championship Game from San Juan, Puerto Rico -- Butler vs. Miami (ESPN2). 7:30 p.m. — Major League Soccer: Western Conference Playoffs Final Series Match One -- Dallas at Portland (FOX SPORTS 1). 7:30 p.m. — Professional Baseball: Series de las Americas Championship Game from Miami (MLB NETWORK). 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Golden State at Denver (ESPN). 8 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Wake Forest at Missouri (SEC NETWORK). 8:20 p.m. — NFL Football: Cincinnati at Arizona (WIS 10, WWFN-FM 100.1, WNKT-FM 107.5). 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Paradise Jam Semifinal Game from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands -- South Carolina vs. Hofstra (CBS SPORTS NETWORK, WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKT-FM 107.5, WDXY-AM 1240). 9 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament Championship Match from Princess Anne, Md. (ESPNU). 9:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Charleston Classic Championship Game from Charleston -- George Mason vs. Virginia (ESPN2). 11 p.m. — College Basketball: Stanford at St. Mary’s (Calif.) (ESPNU). MONDAY 2:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Maui Invitational Quartefinal Game from Maui, Hawaii -- St. John’s vs. Vanderbilt (ESPN2). 2:55 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Match -- Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 5 p.m. — College Basketball: Maui Invitational Quarterfinal Game from Maui, Hawaii -- Wake Forest vs. Indiana (ESPN2). 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Paradise Jam Third-Place Game from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: NJIT at Providence (FOX SPORTS 1). 7 p.m. — College Basketball: FanDuel Legends Classic Semifinal Game from Brooklyn, N.Y. -- Louisiana State vs. Marquette (ESPN2). 7 p.m. — College Basketball: CBE Hall of Fame Classic Semifinal Game from Kansas City, Mo. -- Missouri vs. Kansas State (ESPNU). 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Sacramento at Charlotte (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 7:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: New York at Miami (NBA TV). 7:45 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Carolina at Philadelphia (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 8:15 p.m. — NFL Football: Buffalo at New England (ESPN, WWFN-FM 100.1). 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: TexasArlington at Memphis (ESPNEWS). 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Northern Kentucky at Xavier (FOX SPORTS 1). 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Maui Invitational Quarterfinal Game from Maui, Hawaii -- Kansas vs. Chaminade (ESPNU). 9:30 p.m. — College Basketball: CBE Hall of Fame Classic Semifinal Game from Kansas City, Mo. -- Northwestern vs. North Carolina (ESPN2). 9:30 p.m. — College Basketball: MGM Grand Main Event Game from Las Vegas — Clemson vs. Massachusetts (WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). 11:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Maui Invitational Quarterfinal Game from Maui, Hawaii -- Nevada-Las Vegas vs. UCLA (ESPN2).

NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 9 0 0 1.000 303 169 Buffalo 5 4 0 .556 231 207 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 217 184 Miami 4 5 0 .444 191 225 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 4 5 0 .444 200 227 Houston 4 5 0 .444 184 211 Jacksonville 4 6 0 .400 211 268 Tennessee 2 8 0 .200 182 233 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 8 1 0 .889 235 152 Pittsburgh 6 4 0 .600 236 191 Baltimore 2 7 0 .222 210 236 Cleveland 2 8 0 .200 186 277 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 7 2 0 .778 205 168 Kansas City 4 5 0 .444 224 195 Oakland 4 5 0 .444 227 241 San Diego 2 7 0 .222 210 249

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 5 5 0 .500 273 253 Washington 4 5 0 .444 205 209 Philadelphia 4 5 0 .444 212 184 Dallas 2 7 0 .222 166 214 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 9 0 0 1.000 255 175 Atlanta 6 3 0 .667 229 190 Tampa Bay 4 5 0 .444 191 237 New Orleans 4 6 0 .400 255 315 North W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 7 2 0 .778 198 154 Green Bay 6 3 0 .667 219 185 Chicago 4 5 0 .444 199 234 Detroit 2 7 0 .222 167 261 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 7 2 0 .778 302 185 St. Louis 4 5 0 .444 166 183 Seattle 4 5 0 .444 199 179 San Francisco 3 6 0 .333 126 223

SundaY’s GAMES

N.Y. Jets at Houston, 1 p.m. Denver at Chicago, 1 p.m. Oakland at Detroit, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Dallas at Miami, 1 p.m. Washington at Carolina, 1 p.m. Kansas City at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Green Bay at Minnesota, 4:25 p.m. Cincinnati at Arizona, 8:30 p.m. Open: Cleveland, N.Y. Giants, New Orleans, Pittsburgh

monday’s GAME

Buffalo at New England, 8:30 p.m.

NBA Standings

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 7 5 .583 — Toronto 8 6 .571 — New York 7 6 .538 ½ Brooklyn 2 11 .154 5½ Philadelphia 0 13 .000 7½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 9 5 .643 — Miami 7 4 .636 ½ Washington 5 4 .556 1½ Charlotte 7 6 .538 1½ Orlando 6 6 .500 2 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 9 3 .750 — Chicago 8 4 .667 1 Detroit 7 5 .583 2 Indiana 7 5 .583 2 Milwaukee 5 7 .417 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 9 3 .750 — Dallas 9 4 .692 ½ Memphis 7 6 .538 2½ Houston 5 8 .385 4½ New Orleans 2 11 .154 7½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 7 6 .538 — Utah 6 6 .500 ½ Denver 6 7 .462 1 Minnesota 5 8 .385 2 Portland 5 9 .357 2½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 14 0 1.000 — Phoenix 7 5 .583 6 L.A. Clippers 6 6 .500 7 Sacramento 4 9 .308 9½ L.A. Lakers 2 10 .167 11

Friday’s Games

Charlotte 113, Philadelphia 88 Boston 120, Brooklyn 95 Detroit 96, Minnesota 86 New Orleans 104, San Antonio 90 Memphis 96, Houston 84 New York 93, Oklahoma City 90 Dallas 102, Utah 93 Phoenix 114, Denver 107 Portland 102, L.A. Clippers 91 Golden State 106, Chicago 94 Toronto 102, L.A. Lakers 91

Saturday’s Games

Sacramento at Orlando, 5 p.m. Milwaukee at Indiana, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. New York at Houston, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 8 p.m. Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

Toronto at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Phoenix at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Boston at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Dallas at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Golden State at Denver, 8 p.m. Portland at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games

Orlando at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Charlotte, 7 p.m. New York at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Phoenix at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Utah, 9 p.m.

NHL Standings

By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 21 15 4 2 32 74 48 Ottawa 19 9 5 5 23 57 57 Detroit 20 10 8 2 22 45 49 Tampa Bay 21 9 9 3 21 48 50 Boston 18 9 8 1 19 60 56 Florida 19 8 8 3 19 50 48 Buffalo 19 8 9 2 18 43 52 Toronto 20 7 9 4 18 48 56 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 19 14 3 2 30 58 34 Washington 18 12 5 1 25 54 41 Pittsburgh 19 12 7 0 24 44 43 N.Y. Islanders 20 10 7 3 23 57 49 New Jersey 19 10 8 1 21 47 48 Philadelphia 19 6 8 5 17 35 54 Columbus 21 8 13 0 16 52 66 Carolina 19 6 10 3 15 36 55

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 20 16 4 0 32 71 50

St. Louis 20 13 6 1 27 54 48 Nashville 18 11 4 3 25 53 44 Chicago 20 11 7 2 24 54 49 Minnesota 18 10 5 3 23 53 51 Winnipeg 20 9 9 2 20 54 63 Colorado 19 7 11 1 15 53 54 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 19 12 7 0 24 48 41 San Jose 19 11 8 0 22 51 47 Arizona 19 10 8 1 21 53 56 Vancouver 20 7 7 6 20 56 54 Anaheim 20 7 9 4 18 38 50 Calgary 21 8 12 1 17 50 75 Edmonton 20 7 12 1 15 55 63 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s Games

Toronto 2, Carolina 1, SO Columbus 4, Nashville 0 Detroit 3, Los Angeles 2 Montreal 5, N.Y. Islanders 3 Calgary 2, Chicago 1, OT Edmonton 5, New Jersey 1

Saturday’s Games

Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Florida, 7 p.m. San Jose at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Colorado at Washington, 7 p.m. Arizona at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Dallas, 8 p.m. Nashville at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

Los Angeles at Carolina, 1 p.m. San Jose at Columbus, 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Monday’s Games St. Louis at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Nashville at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Carolina at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Washington, 7 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Golf

By The Associated Press RSM Classic Par Scores At St. Simons Island, Ga. s-Sea Island Resort (Seaside): 7,005 yards, par-70 p-Sea Island Resort (Plantation): 7,058 yards, par-72 Purse: $5.7 million Third Round (Seaside) Kevin Kisner 65p-67s-64—196-16 Kevin Chappell 66p-65s-68—199-13 Graeme McDowell 67s-68p-65—200-12 Alex Cejka 67s-67p-67—201-11 Jeff Overton 64s-72p-66—202-10 Jim Herman 66p-69s-67—202-10 Jon Curran 67s-70p-66—203-9 Jason Dufner 67p-70s-66—203-9 David Hearn 64s-72p-67—203-9 Ricky Barnes 68p-67s-68—203-9 Freddie Jacobson 65s-67p-71—203-9 Smylie Kaufman 68s-70p-66—204-8 Tyler Aldridge 70p-67s-67—204-8 Scott Brown 67s-72p-65—204-8 Jamie Lovemark 69p-68s-67—204-8 Charles Howell III 67s-70p-67—204-8 Lucas Glover 66s-71p-67—204-8 Michael Kim 67s-67p-70—204-8 Kyle Stanley 66p-67s-71—204-8 Si Woo Kim 66p-72s-67—205-7 Tim Herron 69p-70s-66—205 -7 Stewart Cink 67p-70s-68—205 -7 Mark Wilson 72p-67s-66—205 -7 Brendon de Jonge 67p-70s-68—205 -7 Harris English 68p-71s-66—205 -7 Chad Campbell 66s-71p-68—205 -7 Rob Oppenheim 65s-71p-69—205 -7 Cameron Percy 67s-69p-69—205 -7 Robert Streb 70p-66s-69—205 -7 Matt Kuchar 69p-67s-69—205 -7 Scott Stallings 66p-70s-69—205 -7 Trey Mullinax 65s-70p-70—205 -7 D.A. Points 69p-71s-65—205 -7 Brett Stegmaier 68p-70s-68—206 -6 John Huh 69s-69p-68—206 -6 Jonathan Byrd 67p-71s-68—206 -6 Russell Henley 66s-72p-68—206 -6 Sean O’Hair 70s-68p-68—206 -6 Tom Hoge 64s-74p-68—206 -6 Mark Hubbard 68p-69s-69—206 -6 Fabian Gomez 68s-69p-69—206 -6 Thomas Aiken 66s-73p-67—206 -6 Kyle Reifers 70s-69p-67—206 -6 Stuart Appleby 69s-70p-67—206 -6 Matt Atkins 70p-69s-67—206 -6 Jhonattan Vegas 68p-72s-66—206 -6 Hiroshi Iwata 67p-67s-72—206 -6 Andres Gonzales 68s-71p-68—207 -5 Johnson Wagner 65s-72p-70—207 -5 Zac Blair 66s-71p-70—207 -5 Tim Wilkinson 71p-65s-71—207 -5 Jason Gore 65s-69p-73—207 -5 Scott Langley 70p-69s-69—208 -4 Chris Kirk 68p-71s-69—208 -4 David Lingmerth 66s-73p-69—208 -4 K.J. Choi 68s-71p-69—208 -4 Brian Stuard 68p-71s-69—208 -4 Derek Fathauer 67p-70s-71—208 -4 Mark Hensby 68s-69p-71—208 -4 Tim Petrovic 67s-73p-68—208 -4 Rhein Gibson 71p-69s-68—208 -4 CME Group Tour Championship Par Scores At Tiburon Golf Club Naples, Fla. Purse: $2 million Yardage: 6,540; Par: 72 Third Round Cristie Kerr 68-69-66—203-13 Ha Na Jang 69-65-69—203-13 Gerina Piller 68-70-67—205-11 Lydia Ko 69-67-69—205-11 Lexi Thompson 70-69-67—206-10 Karine Icher 71-67-68—206-10 Brittany Lincicome 68-70-68—206-10 Inbee Park 71-69-67—207-9 Ai Miyazato 72-67-68—207-9 Minjee Lee 75-66-67—208-8 Amy Yang 72-69-67—208-8 Stacy Lewis 72-70-67—209-7 Jenny Shin 71-69-69—209-7 Jennifer Song 68-69-72—209-7 Suzann Pettersen 71-70-69—210-6 Jessica Korda 70-71-69—210-6 Hee Young Park 71-69-70—210-6 I.K. Kim 69-71-70—210-6 Sei Young Kim 68-71-71—210-6 Austin Ernst 66-73-71—210-6 Azahara Munoz 71-74-67—212-4 Xi Yu Lin 74-69-69—212-4 Sydnee Michaels 72-71-69—212-4 Pornanong Phatlum 70-72-70—212-4 Karrie Webb 70-72-70—212-4 Mi Hyang Lee 67-75-70—212-4 Sandra Gal 72-69-71—212-4 Eun-Hee Ji 72-69-71—212-4 Ariya Jutanugarn 70-76-67—213-3 Brooke Henderson 72-70-71—213-3 Mo Martin 73-68-72—213-3 Sun Young Yoo 72-69-72—213-3 Catriona Matthew 70-69-74—213-3 Anna Nordqvist 71-75-68—214-2 Alison Lee 69-75-70—214-2 Paula Creamer 70-73-71—214-2 Ryann O’Toole 72-69-73—214-2 Danielle Kang 73-67-74—214-2 Yani Tseng 74-74-67—215-1 Carlota Ciganda 76-71-68—215-1 Brittany Lang 72-72-71—215-1 Angela Stanford 73-70-72—215-1 Na Yeon Choi 72-73-71—216 E Min Lee 71-74-71—216 E Alena Sharp 74-70-72—216 E Julieta Granada 70-74-72—216 E Kim Kaufman 70-74-72—216 E Lizette Salas 72-71-73—216 E Jaye Marie Green 68-72-76—216 E Haru Nomura 75-72-70—217+1 Ilhee Lee 72-74-71—217+1 Kris Tamulis 75-70-72—217+1 Wei-Ling Hsu 74-71-72—217+1 Candie Kung 73-71-73—217+1 Hyo Joo Kim 71-69-77—217+1 Shanshan Feng 74-76-68—218+2 Mirim Lee 77-72-69—218+2 Caroline Masson 74-74-70—218+2 Charley Hull 74-73-71—218+2 Jane Park 74-72-72—218+2 Chella Choi 76-68-74—218+2 Michelle Wie 75-69-74—218+2 Pernilla Lindberg 74-72-73—219+3 Mika Miyazato 72-71-76—219+3 So Yeon Ryu 76-73-71—220+4 Christina Kim 73-76-71—220+4 Mariajo Uribe 77-72-73—222+6 Q Baek 72-77-73—222+6

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Last-play FG lifts Spartans past No. 2 Ohio State 17-14 COLUMBUS, OHIO — Michael Geiger kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired and No. 9 Michigan State, playing without injured quarterback Connor Cook, beat No. 2 Ohio State 17-14 on Saturday to snap the Buckeyes’ 23-game winning streak. The Spartans (10-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 9 CFP) took control of the Big Ten East, jumped into the thick of the College Football Playoff race and very likely ended the Buckeyes’ chances to repeat as national champions. (6) Iowa 40, Purdue 20

IOWA CITY, IOWA — C.J. Beathard threw three touchdown passes and Iowa beat Purdue 40-20 on Saturday to wrap up the Big Ten West title and a spot in the conference championship game. LeShun Daniels Jr. ran for two TDs for the Hawkeyes (11-0, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP). Connecticut 20, (13) Houston 17

EAST HARTFORD, CONN. — Noel Thomas caught two touchdown passes, including a 45-yarder on a trick play in the fourth quarter as Connecticut beat No. 13 Houston on Saturday. The Huskies held the previously unbeaten Cougars to 318 yards of offense, almost 200 below their season average. Houston quarterback Kyle Postma, playing in place of Heisman hopeful Greg Ward Jr., threw for 185 yards and a touchdown. (14) Michigan 28, Penn State 16

STATE COLLEGE, PA. — Jake Rudock threw for 256

yards and two touchdowns for Michigan as it defeated Penn State 28-16 on Saturday. Rudock was 25 of 38 and connected with Jake Butt and Amara Darboh for touchdowns. Sione Houma and De’Veon Smith ran for touchdowns for the Wolverines (9-2, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 12 CFP). UCLA 17, (9) Utah 9

SALT LAKE CITY — Josh Rosen threw for 220 yards and a touchdown and UCLA beat Utah 17-9 on Saturday to move a game closer to the Pac-12 championship game. The Bruins (8-3, 5-3) can earn a berth in the conference title game for the first time since 2012 with a win over Southern California next week. (20) Northwestern 13, (21) Wisconsin 7

MADISON, WIS. — Justin Jackson ran for 139 yards and a touchdown, and Northwestern used a goal-line stand to hold off Wisconsin 13-7 on Saturday. The Wildcats (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten, No. 20 CFP) moved into a tie for second in the West Division with the Badgers (8-3, 5-2, No. 25 CFP). Wisconsin had won five in a row. (23) Oregon 48, (22) Southern California 28

EUGENE, ORE. — Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 407 yards and six touchdowns and Oregon beat Southern California 48-28 victory on Saturday for its fifth straight victory. The Trojans (7-4, 5-3, No. 24 CFP) dropped to 4-2 under interim coach Clay Helton. From wire reports

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Mississippi’s Laquon Treadwell, right, scores during the Rebels’ 38-17 win over LSU on Saturday.

Kelly, Mississippi hand LSU third straight loss OXFORD, MISS. — Chad Kelly threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 25 Mississippi over No. 17 LSU 38-17 on Saturday night. Ole Miss (8-3, 5-2 Southeastern Conference, No. 22 CFP) jumped out to a 24-0 by late in the second quarter and dominated for most of the game. Kelly completed 19 of 34 passes and also ran for 81 yards and two touchdowns. LSU (7-3, 4-3, No. 15 CFP), which has lost three straight games for the first time since 1999, rallied in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 24-17, but the Rebels responded

with two quick touchdowns to put the game out of reach.

back upset-minded Florida Atlantic 20-14 on Saturday.

(8) Florida 20, Florida Atlantic 14

Auburn 56, Idaho 20

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Just enough offense and another strong defensive effort was enough to help to help No. 8 Florida earn its 10th win of the year. Barely. It was yet another example of two glaring weaknesses — in the offensive line and kicking game. Florida was able to overcome both. The Gators (10-1) needed a touchdown pass from Treon Harris to Jake McGee in overtime to turn

AUBURN, ALA. — Auburn’s goal against Idaho was simple. Coming into the game with five wins, the Tigers wanted to gain bowl eligibility before heading into rivalry week, and Gus Malzahn’s squad did just that. Jeremy Johnson threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more scores to lead Auburn to a 56-34 victory over Idaho on Saturday night. From wire reports

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Second-seeded North Alabama routs Newberry 50-7 in Division II playoffs FLORENCE, ALA. — The seventh-seeded Newberry Wolves scored on the game’s opening play, but the secondseeded North Alabama Lions roared back, as the Wolves’ season came to an end with a 50-7 loss in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. North Alabama advances to the second round of the playoffs with a 9-2 record. Wofford 38, Furman 28

SPARTANBURG — Evan Jacks rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and Chase Nelson ran for the gameclinching TD with 17 seconds remaining, lifting Wofford to a 38-28 win over Furman on Sat-

urday. Facing fourth-and-1, Wofford (5-6, 3-4 Southern) elected to go for it rather than attempt a 45yard field goal and go up by six. Nelson got the carry and took it 28 yards for the clinching score. (3) Alabama 56, Charleston Southern 6

Southern 56-6 Saturday. Presbyterian 14, Kennesaw State 6

CLINTON — Darrell Bridges ran for 134 yards and Presbyterian beat Kennesaw State 14-6 on Saturday. Presbyterian (2-9, 1-5) claimed its only Big South vic-

tory behind Bridges, a sophomore who went over 1,000 career yards, the first Blue Hose player to do so in the program’s Division I era. S.C. State 52, Savannah State 29

SAVANNAH, GA. — Adrian Kollock threw two touchdown

passes to Taquan West and South Carolina State scored two defensive touchdowns to end its season with a 52-29 win over Savannah State on Saturday. The Bulldogs also scored a touchdown on a blocked punt. From wire reports

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Cyrus Jones and No. 3 Alabama left Bryant-Denny Stadium in high style even for a game against a lower division team. Jones returned two punts for touchdowns in his home finale and Derrick Henry also scored twice as the Crimson Tide romped past Charleston

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UNC beats Hokies in OT, clinches Coastal Division BLACKSBURG, VA. — North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams hit Quinshad Davis with a 5-yard pass in overtime and the No. 12 Tar Heels spoiled coach Frank Beamer’s final home game at Virginia Tech with a 30-27 victory on Saturday. Williams threw for 205 yards and rushed for 74, overcoming two lost fumbles in the final five minutes. The Tar Heels (10-1, 7-0 ACC, No. 17 CFP) won their 10th in a row and clinched the Coastal Division title for the first time. They will face No. 1 Clemson in the league title game on Dec. 5 in Charlotte. Pittsburgh 45, Louisville 34

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Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during the second half of the Tigers’ 33-13 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday in Clemson.

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seventh straight game with 500 or more yards. “Deshaun was amazing again today,” coach Dabo Swinney said. It’s no coincidence the Tigers are undefeated and have a 14-game win streak, their longest in 34 years. It was also the program’s 700th victory. The Demon Deacons could not move the ball most of the game, gaining only 152 yards for their second-lowest total this season. Clemson’s biggest worry since beating Florida State two weeks ago has been not slipping up. The Tigers back slid some, especially on defense, in a 37-27 win at Syracuse where they surrendered several long plays and were in a one-score game until the fourth quarter. That wasn’t the case against the Demon Deacons. Next up is rival South Carolina, which lost to FCS opponent Citadel earlier Saturday. Then comes the ACC championship game against Coastal Division winner North Carolina, with the

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game after clinching a share of its first Southern Conference championship since 1992. “First off, (Bulldogs head coach) Mark Houston and The Citadel Bulldogs are a heck of a football team,” Elliott said. “They outcoached us, outplayed us and they outclassed us, everything from the penalties to the rushing to the playing. They played with great effort and great hearts. I told him (Houston) to go get in the locker room and celebrate with your football team because they certainly deserved everything you did today, and they did it extremely well.” Junior running back Tyler Renew, a Columbia native and a product of Ben Lippen School, had a career game for the Bulldogs in front of his hometown fans, rushing 23 times for 174 yards and two scores, including a 56-yard game-winning touchdown run up the middle. “That’s a kid that started out the year as a backup and fought his way back by working hard and doing things the right way,” Houston said. “To come in here in a stadium where he sold peanuts when he was in high school watching the Gamecocks play, and to run for 174 yards and two touchdowns and beat them, what a special day for him.” Renew said he had mixed emotions after the game, describing the experience as “kind of surreal. “I really don’t know what to think,” he said. “I just want to get out with my family and go hug and talk to them. I know

four-team playoff still in the future. “We’ve got the chance to be the best in the state, the best in the ACC and the best in the nation,” Swinney said. “That’s just where we are. Watson showed off his accuracy on his TD throws. His long passes to Peake and Hopper were both high-arching throws and landed in the waiting hands of receivers running full speed. Watson’s throw to Cain was a laser strike. Hopper ended with 120 yards receiving on three catches. While Wake Forest gave Notre Dame a few headaches, it could not slow down Clemson. The Tigers had 318 yards in the first two quarters, surpassing what the Demon Deacons allowed all game vs. the Irish. “We have some deficiencies in the program,” said Wake Forest second-year coach Dave Clawson. “We’re young, but those kids they just play so hard. I’m so proud of them.” The Tigers were without injured starters in 1,000-yard rusher Wayne Gallman and lockdown cornerback Mackensie Alexander. Both

warmed up with teammates before the game and the two are expected to be ready next week. Not everything was perfect. Watson threw his ninth and 10th interceptions of the year in the first half. Starting linebacker Ben Boulware was hurt in the first half and did not return, although Swinney said he could have if necessary. Greg Huegel ran his streak of made field goals to 15 with kicks of 40 and 36 yards. Huegel is a perfect 17 of 17 on field goals in ACC games. Once the game got out of hand, Clemson tried some odd schemes, perhaps with an eye toward making ACC title game opponent North Carolina wary. It split Watson out wide on both sides of the ball while freshman Kelly Bryant ran the offense. Watson was in late with the game out of reach, throwing long passes, maybe to pass the College Football Playoff committee’s eye test. Clawson wasn’t happy with that. “They tried to do it and we stopped them, so that was a win at the end,” Clawson said. “Because everyone knows what was going on.”

that they are just so excited. It is an awesome feeling to come back here because it is my hometown, Columbia. I have a lot of friends and family here, so to have a game like that and for our team to play so well, is a great momentum booster for this team and this program.” Cam Jackson added 109 yards and a score, a 59-yard run on the Bulldogs’ second play from scrimmage, on 12 carries as The Citadel ran the ball 61 times for 350 yards. Houston called the victory “probably the biggest moment of my coaching career. “You just beat an SEC East at home, so I don’t know that they can get any bigger than this for an FCS school,” the second-year Bulldog head coach said of The Citadel’s eighth win in 51 tries against the Gamecocks. “I think this is a testament to what kind of kids I have the opportunity to coach. They’ve been phenomenal all year. They buy into our staff and believe in what we’re doing, not only on the field, but probably more importantly the way we work off the field and the way we care about each other. They give us tremendous effort every single

day. There’s no quit in that team. They are a very tough, hard-nosed, physical team that I would take against anybody.” Once again, it was struggles in the red zone that doomed the Gamecocks. Both teams had success moving the ball early, but The Citadel scored touchdowns on their first two possessions while USC put up field goals on three of its first four possessions. Trailing 14-9 at halftime, the Gamecocks took their first lead, 16-14, on a 1-yard Brandon Wilds run with 6:21 left in the third quarter. The lead change would be the first of four in the second half, with a fifth being denied on a questionable false start penalty that nullified an apparent 94yard touchdown catch and run by Pharoh Cooper down the left sideline in the game’s final minute. Officials said the Gamecocks were not set on the play. “I saw a throw. I saw a catch. I saw a run for the touchdown,” Elliott said of the play. “I didn’t even know they threw a flag until somebody grabbed my shoulder.” Cooper said he could tell before he crossed the goal line that something wasn’t right on

PITTSBURGH — Nathan Peterman tossed four touchdowns in the second quarter and Pittsburgh held off a late rally to beat Louisville 45-34. Freshman Qadree Ollison ran for 152 yards and a score for the Panthers (8-3, 6-1 ACC), who reached the eightwin plateau in the regular season for the first time since 2009 with the victory. Miami 38, Georgia Tech 21

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. — Miami’s seniors left their home field as winners, one more time. So did a coaching staff that kept the season together when an all-out collapse seemed like a possibility. Mark Walton ran for two touchdowns and caught a pass for another score, Miami turned four turnovers into 21 points and the Hurricanes en-

hanced their bowl resume by easing past Georgia Tech 38-21 on Saturday. (16) Florida State 52, Chattanooga 13

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Dalvin Cook helped send Florida State’s seniors out on a high note in their final home game. Cook rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Cook needed just 15 carries to record his seventh 100-yard game of the season. The sophomore, who set the school’s single-season rushing record in last week’s win over North Carolina State, broke the single-season, allpurpose yardage mark held by Greg Allen since 1981 (1,605 yards). N.C. State 42, Syracuse 29

RALEIGH — North Carolina State was dominant running the ball and effective passing it. Even the defense got in on the scoring. Jacoby Brissett passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns to help the Wolfpack beat Syracuse 42-29. Virginia 42, Duke 34

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — Matt Johns passed for a career-high 344 yards and two touchdowns as Virginia held off a late Duke rally to win 42-34 at Scott Stadium. The Cavaliers (4-7, 3-4 ACC) had lost three straight and six of the last seven to the Blue Devils. From wire reports

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Miami defensive lineman Ufomba Kamalu (47) fumbles the ball as he is brought down by Georgia Tech wide receiver Ricky Jeune during the Hurricanes’ 38-21 victory on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

the play. “I heard the crowd cheering, and then it died down,” said Cooper, who finished with 11 receptions for 191 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown catch that gave USC a 22-17 lead before Renew’s game-winning run. “I looked on the big screen and everyone was still standing there. No one was running toward the end zone to celebrate with me.” Quarterback Perry Orth, who hit on 28 of 43 passes for 367 yards, knew something was amiss during the play as well. “Well (the refs) had blown the whistle and the people on the right side of the field had stopped,” Orth said. “I know the receivers stopped, but the linemen kept playing. At first I thought it was offsides, so I just played it out and saw Pharoh run for a touchdown and I didn’t know whether to be excited or not. I just wanted to wait and see, but it was unfortunate.” Facing fourth down and 10 yards to go from his 3, Orth’s pass to Wilds came up two yards short of the first, sealing the Gamecocks’ fate. “They had dropped all eight guys back and had everyone

covered down field,” Orth said. “I thought my best chance was to throw it to Brandon and see if he could make a run for it.” After Wilds touchdown run, Elliott brought on Fry to kick the PAT, leaving the Gamecocks’ lead at two. The Bulldogs then drove for a 48-yard Eric Goins field goal that put The Citadel back up by one,1716, and left the teams unsuccessfully chasing 2-point conversions on the game’s final two scores. Scott’s Branch High School product Jerrell Adams also had a big game for the Gamecocks, pulling in six receptions for 105 yards. It was the first time USC had two players with 100-plus yards receiving since Bruce Ellington (140) and Shaq Roland (112) did so against Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1, 2014. Elliott Fry’s three first-half field goals were good from 36, 25 and 40 yards. During the game, Fry moved into sole possession of second place on the program’s all-time field goals list with 54, trailing only Collin Mackie’s 72, and took over second place on the all-time scoring list with 269 points, passing Ryan Succop.

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Robert E. Lee Academy football players hold up the SCISA 1A state championship trophy with the final score in the background in REL’s 38-16 victory over Colleton Prep on Saturday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia.

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who had been 0-for-4 in championship games prior to Saturday, including one in 2003 with Robert E. Lee. “It’s always rewarding to be at this level of your craft and what you’ve chosen to do with your life,” Rankin said. “So yeah, it’s sweeter. To be here again and finally win it and win it convincingly... I don’t really know what to say.” The win was more than convincing -- it was complete domination on both sides of the ball by the Cavs. REL rolled up 464 yards of total offense and scored on all but three drives that included two fumbles in the red zone. The defense meanwhile held the War Hawks, who finish at 9-4, to just two scores and 235 yards of offense. “It’s a special feeling none of us will ever forget,” senior RB/LB Weston Green said. “From my freshman year to this year, I just can’t say enough about Coach Rankin and the players we have on this team. The heart we showed to do this, it’s something I’ll never forget.” Most of the Cavaliers’ play-

ers and fans will likely never forget Green’s performance either. He rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns that both came in the third quarter. His 4-yard score was big, but his 67-yard run with 2:33 left put the Cavs up 32-8 and all but sealed the victory. “Our motto is keep rollin’, so that’s what we did on offense all game,” Green said. “That (TD run) was a great feeling for me, but I didn’t want to let up. “I was looking for the clock to keep ticking at that point though.” Green needn’t have worried. The third quarter proved to be the decisive turning point in the game. After Colleton scored just before the break to pull within 19-8, Rankin knew the War Hawks’ first drive of the second half was going to be huge. Colleton got a big first-down pass for 17 yards, but after that, the Cavs put the hammer down and stuffed them on fourth down to take over at their 33-yard line. “That was the biggest drive of the game,” Rankin said. “We knew if they scored and got it down to a 1-score game, we were in trouble. But we managed to stop them and get the ball back and score.”

capped off the Cavaliers’ big offensive day with a 37-yard TD run in the fourth. Barrett connected with tight end Harry Cook on a 5-yard TD pass for REL’s other score. “We’ve been able to move the ball all year,” Rankin said. “I felt like with us being able to throw and run we’d be able to move the ball (against Colleton),” Rankin said. “I didn’t think they’d be able to stop us RICK CARPENTER/THE SUMTER ITEM cold turkey unless we stopped Robert E. Lee Academy’s offensive line opens a big hole for sophoourselves. more quarterback Bryce Barrett (13). “But we had big plays from a lot of different players. Bryce REL shut down the War in the first half, but we adjust- played well and Weston has Hawks completely in the seced and were able to contain been the glue for us our entire ond half -- with the only blem- them the rest of the way,” seall year. I’m proud of them ish coming on a 52-yard touch- nior OL/DL Travis Christmas and I’m especially proud of down pass that including a said. “They’re a team that can the way the offensive line stellar effort by CP receiver run it or throw it, so to force played.” Scott Kramer. them to be one-dimensional It was a welcome finish for a The Cavs held Colleton to 77 was really big for us and let us program that went 0-10 four yards in the second half and be a lot more aggressive in the years ago and won just eight the War Hawks had just 20 in second half. games in Rankin’s first two the third quarter. Bolstered by “Big plays and big hits.” seasons. the big lead, the REL defense Four of REL’s scores came “When Coach Rankin came was able to pin its ears back on big plays, including the back, I know a lot of people and come after CP quarterfirst two. Sophomore quarterwere telling him that he back Brian Murdaugh to the back Bryce Barrett scampered couldn’t win at Robert E. Lee,” tune of three sacks and three 40 yards for the Cavs’ opening Barrett said. “But he came. He pass deflections. score and then found William knew we had the athletes, we The Cavs also came up with Corbett for a 52-yard strike as just had to buy in. We did and a big turnover in the red zone they built a 13-0 lead early in now we’re undefeated and early in the second quarter the second quarter. state champs. leading just 7-0. Green’s big run in the third “Best moment of my life so “They ran the ball a little bit marked No. 3 and Nick Stokes far.”

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bett led the team with six catches for 115 yards, a lot of From Page B1 which came on runs following screen passes -- a staple of the well before fumbling inside the REL offense. 10-yard line on both. The other “(Bryce) always knows drive was stopped by the halfwhere to put the ball,” Corbett time clock hitting 0:00. said. “You just keep wanting “We’ve just had good chemthe ball again and again. istry together all year,” senior “You don’t even worry about running back Weston Green getting tackled (quickly) with said. “We make plays and just the line we have.” keep moving the ball. When Perhaps no one unit on the things don’t go our way, we Robert E. Lee roster has had don’t fight about it. We just more of an impact than the offocus on the next play.” fensive line. Travis Christmas, Things didn’t go the Cavs’ Kody McCutchen, Sydney way early on as they fumbled Arledge, Caleb Watson and the opening kickoff. The War Heath Smith have started all Hawks took over at the REL 12 games and played every sig38, but the defense held on nificant down for the Cavs this fourth down. season. Then the offense finally got “I can’t say enough about its chance and sophomore those five guys,” head coach quarterback Bryce Barrett did David Rankin said. “They’ve not disappoint. He capped off been a huge part of our sucan 8-play opening drive with a cess and what we were able to 40-yard run to paydirt to put do this season.” the Cavs up 7-0. Robert E. Lee amassed 334 It was the first of four big yards rushing on Saturday scoring plays for REL and the and had a pair of 100-yard second of 15 plays that went rushers in Green (147) and jufor 10 yards or more. nior Nick Stokes (113). Green “That was big for us because had two rushing TDs and it kind of gave us some confiStokes added another. dence (after fumbling the “The line just opens up opening kickoff) and it gave us holes for everybody,” Barrett momentum,” Barrett said. “If said. “It makes it easy for me you’ve got momentum you can and easy for our running always win the ball game. backs to just hit the hole and “And it’s easy to win with go.” the players we have.” Including Barrett, who accounted for nearly half of the Cavs’ 464 total yards. He rushed for 61 yards and was 10-of-13 through the air for 154 yards and two more scores. He also came up with a big play on defense by picking off War Hawks quarterback Brian Murdaugh at the 1-yard line to keep REL up 7-0 at the start of the second quarter. Barrett and Corbett made it 13-0 with a 52-yard strike. Cor-

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Robert E. Lee’s Nick Stokes (17) breaks free for a long gain in the third quarter of the Cavaliers’ 38-16 victory over Colleton Prep on Saturday in the SCISA 1A state chammpionship game.

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Northern Iowa guard Wes Washpun celebrates after the Panthers’ 71-67 victory over No. 1 North Carolina on Saturday in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Washpun scored 21 points in the win.

Northern Iowa stuns top-ranked Heels CEDAR FALLS, IOWA — Wes Washpun scored 21 points and Northern Iowa stunned top-ranked North Carolina 71-67 on Saturday for its first win over the nation’s No. 1 team. The Panthers used a 29-8 run in the second half to turn a 50-34 deficit into a 63-58 lead. Matt Bohannon added 19 points, and Paul Jesperson had 14 for the Panthers (2-1). Justin Jackson had 25 points for the Tar Heels (3-1), who scheduled a trip to Cedar Falls so senior Marcus Paige could play in his home state. Paige didn’t play because of a broken bone in his right hand. (9) WICHITA STATE 76, EMPORIA STATE 54

WICHITA, KAN. — Ron Baker scored 23 points and Wichita State routed Emporia State.

Landry Shamet and Ty Taylor had nine points each for the Shockers (2-1). They played without injured senior point guard Fred VanVleet. He has hamstring and ankle injuries. Joshua Oswald led NCAA Division II Emporia State (0-2) with 16 points. (18) NOTRE DAME 83 UMASS LOWELL 57

SOUTH BEND, IND. — Zach Auguste had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Notre Dame. With no River Hawk taller than 6-foot-8 to challenge him in the post, the 6-10 Auguste found his way to the basket early and often, scoring 15 of his points in the first half on 6-of-8 shooting. Demetrius Jackson had 15 points and five assists for the Irish (3-0). Matt Harris scored 16 points for UMass Lowell (1-2).

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STORRS, Conn. — Shonn Miller had 18 points and seven rebounds for UConn. Freshman guard Jalen Adams had 14 points and six assists, and Rodney Purvis added 13 points for UConn (3-0). Matt Rafferty had 15 points for Furman (2-2). (21) PURDUE 61 OLD DOMINION 39

UNCASVILLE, CONN. — Center A.J. Hammons scored 12 of his 18 points in the first half for Purdue in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. Kendall Stephens sparked a second-half run with nine of his 12 points for Purdue (4-0). Trey Freeman led Old Dominion (3-1) with 17 points. From wire reports

ty for picks would derail his career, the talk around CHARLOTTE — Carolina Washington latehead coach Ron Rivera said ly is whether the this week he wants to cut Redskins should down on Jonathan Stewart’s sign him to a Stewart carries as the season progresslong-term deal. es so as not to wear down the That’s because team’s top running back. Cousins has won NFC offenRivera is finding that is easi- sive player of the week awards er said than done. for two of his past three “He just brings so much en- games, including a four-TD, zeergy when he’s in there,” Rive- ro-interception, perfect-rating ra said. victory over New Orleans last It may be even tougher to time out. “Obviously, Kirk’s a give Stewart a few plays off guy we’d like to keep around, this Sunday when the Panno doubt,’’ Redskins coach Jay thers host the Washington Gruden said, “but it’ll be up to Redskins, who are struggling (GM Scot McCloughan), Kirk’s defending the run. Washington agent and Kirk.” ranks 30th in run defense, alCAM’S DANCE lowing 135.3 yards per game The Redskins, like everyone on the ground and a leagueelse, saw Cam Newton’s TD worst 5 yards per carry. celebration dance — and, like Seemingly, Stewart could everyone else, had opinions on have a field day as the Panit. “Hey, the guy is entertainthers look to go 10-0 for the first time in franchise history. ing, man. He’s good for the sport, man,’’ defensive lineStewart has been doing the man Jason Hatcher said. “The heavy lifting for Carolina’s guy can dance. Just turn the third-ranked rushing attack, averaging 22 carries per game music off, he’ll stop dancing. ... That’s what I’m going to do. over the last five weeks. He’s seventh in the NFL in rushing I’m going to say ‘DJ, cut! Enough dancing, Cam.’ ” and has four touchdowns rushing in the last five games. I WANT TO GO HOME For his part, Stewart would The Panthers have won prefer things stay status quo. seven straight games at home, After sharing carries with DeAngelo Williams during his tied with the Minnesota Vifirst seven seasons, Stewart is kings for the longest streak in finally getting the vast majori- the NFL. Meanwhile, the Redty of carries — although quar- skins have lost eight straight terback Cam Newton has been games on the road, tied for the longest streak in the NFL. quite effective, too. “We haven’t been very effec“The more you’re in the tive on the road this year. We game, the more rhythm you go to the Giants; we laid an get and the better you get,’’ egg early. We played at the Stewart said. New York Jets and played a Defensive coordinator Joe good first half and then laid Barry knows if the Redskins an egg in the third quarter. are to have a chance of snapObviously, New England, we ping Carolina’s 13-game regudidn’t play our best football lar- season win streak they’ll there,’’ Gruden said. “We have need to tackle better. a lot of games that we can look “It gets old after a while,’’ back on and say, `Why did this Barry said of the lack of tackhappen on the road?”’ ling. “... It’s obviously addressed every week. It’s preached every week — talking OLSEN ON THE MOVE Greg Olsen needs 32 yards about the tackling. We’ve got to receiving to become the frankeep preaching it and keep talking about it. You can’t con- chise’s all-time leader in that tinue to give up explosion runs category among tight ends. Wesley Walls is the current because of missed tackles.’’ leader with 3,902 yards. Olsen COUSINS’ CONTRACT has five touchdowns on the So after all the talk about season. When Olsen learned whether Kirk Cousins could be how close he was to Walls’ rea legitimate starting QB in the cord, he said, “I got that... NFL or whether his propensisorry Wesley.”

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The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter will host its 66th annual Holiday House Tour and Tea in Sumter on Saturday, Dec. 5. This year, the theme of the tour is “A Southern Christmas,” and the four featured homes and one church are in Sumter as well as in Wedgefield. The tour hours will be from noon until 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $15 each at the Alice Boyle Garden Center from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. or from noon until 6 p.m. at any of the homes on the tour. Tickets for young people ages 12 to 18 will be $5 each. The Holiday House Tea will be hosted by the Poinsett Garden Club at the Alice Boyle Garden Center from 3 until 5 p.m.

MARK AND AMY GIBSON 344 WEST CALHOUN ST. The original home at 344 West Calhoun was built in 1920 by a Mr. and Mrs. Godwin, owners of a lumber yard in Sumter. For the past 10 years, Mark and Amy Gibson have been the loving owners, whose motto is “Happy is a home that shelters a friend.” Known for its deep, covered porch and side patio, the home has been featured in the Sumter “Porches” event each October. Amy Gibson describes her porch by saying, “The front porch is a place where people come to escape and sit and talk. Lots of laughter and tears occur there.” She also reminds the visitors that “What happens on the porch stays on the porch.” Neighbors lovingly

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Wedgefield Presbyterian Church the unique décor. The master bedroom’s unique bed from Waynesville, North Carolina, Amy’s porcelain Indian princess doll and woodland Santas and elves add special interest. The third bedroom will appeal to the young at heart. A large elephant and circus master overlook the room. A wall-to-wall chalkboard is filled with Christmas quotations, and a golden Christmas tree is covered with icicles. Snow people from Amy’s mother, Jeanette, are dis-

Home of Mark and Amy Gibson call the porch visitors “porch sitters.” A beautiful, wrought iron security door that the original owner, Mrs. Godwin, had made and the Gibsons’ red entry door welcome family and guests as they go into the living room. Oak flooring and fireplaces are original. Amy has decorated the room with a manger scene, a rotating Christmas tree and some Old World items. The dining room has more modern designs and decorations that blend blues and silvers. The wall windows look

played in the room also. The poster bed has a snow-white bed covering that accentuate the three other brightly painted walls. The mud room contains antique Coca-Cola drink machines and signs while the adjoining kitchen serves to bring one back to the present. Exiting from the side door, guests are invited into the twolot back yard filled with lovely old pecan trees, a precious playhouse, a greenhouse, swings and the perfect place for a neighborhood gathering — perhaps even a picnic.

Home of Scott and Lori Briggs out to the covered patio where fountains, a table and chairs welcome “porch sitters” and even dog friends. The three bedrooms offer unique and separate themes. The first room features antique bottles along a shelf near the ceiling, cypress paneling, a woodsy Christmas tree, a sleigh bed and an old doctor’s full-sized scale. Handcarved decoys made by Mark’s father, Sam, as well as a child’s rocking chair add to

SCOTT AND LORI BRIGGS 6050 WEDGEFIELD ROAD WEDGEFIELD, S.C. Two years ago, Scott and Lori Briggs fell in love with and purchased the Victorian Italianate plantation home that was originally built in 1876 and owned by Henry Aycock. He had 4,000 acres of land upon which he grew cotton, and he owned a mercantile store in Wedgefield.

Upon entering the house from the wraparound porch, guests and family enter the 12-foot front doors made of original cypress and accented with etched glass. The foyer, as well as the rest of the firstfloor rooms, have 13 ½ -foot ceilings with ornate medallions and crown molding in each room. Arches frame the major doorways. The flooring, also original, is made of heart pine, and the worn-down thresholds for each room testify to the many footsteps and persons who walked across those floors over the years. In the center of the foyer, a large Christmas tree is adorned with classic nutcracker ornaments. To the right of the foyer, the parlor has large bay windows facing the front of the house and symmetrical niches on the opposite wall. The original windows, 12 feet tall, have handblown glass. The fireplace, one of 10 in the house, has tiles on the hearth that were made by Minton Hollands Tile and Company in 1875. The mantel atop the intricately carved fireplace surround facing is made of black marble. A Victorian Christmas tree in the bay window provides warmth and ambience. Upon reentering the long foyer, one finds a spiral staircase that ascends to the third level of the house. A large, original ornate banister base with the pineapple filial supports the spiral banister which, in an earlier era, could have provided the family’s children with an exciting ride down to the first floor when Mom and Dad were not looking. The area under the staircase provides an interesting view to the top of the house. The area behind the staircase has been designated as Scott’s office. The dining room with dark blue walls contains another lovely fireplace and mantel upon which Christmas decorations are displayed. The dining room table displays Christmas china and crystal. Both the den and master bedroom contain unique and original fireplaces along with features such as textured fabric wall paper and built-in bookcases. These rooms are decorated with “woodsy” themes and are both favorite places for Scott and Lori to enjoy. Because the original kitchen was a separate building, prior owners had to be creative by enclosing areas and creating a new space for a modern kitchen. Scott and Lori have plans to add antique shelving in the kitchen. In the backyard, one can envision family gatherings and special times. With a pool surrounded by decking made with antique bricks, a fire pit,

hanging lamps, family pets and curious wildlife, the family has a beautiful setting for gatherings.

GENE BROWN 418 W. CALHOUN ST. George D. Levy, Esquire, and his wife Pauline built the house around 1928 and lived

Dan and Melanie purchased their home on Calhoun Drive in 1997 and moved in with their four children. The house was built in 1948 by Dr. and Mrs. Wallis Cone and in the late 1950’s they made extensive renovations to the original bungalow. One of the special features of the Hancocks’ home is the surrounding landscape and brickwork. At some point after the home was built, Mar-

Home of Gene Brown there for many years. At the time it was built, the home was outside the city limits. The Spanish architecture included outside walls made of stucco, a metal roof and columns and mantels in the dining and living rooms that were imported from Spain. Gene, a longtime resident of Charleston, purchased the house recently and added distinctive European and Oriental touches including antiques, ornate mirrors, clocks, vases and other collectibles. On the front porch, large, prominent cherub statuary representing the four seasons face the roadway and front yard. Throughout Gene’s home, Empire and English décor and style blend elegantly. The living room’s handsome recamier sits close to the Chippendale chair. The large English desk displays the Royal Crown Derby Napoleonic Marshals made of porcelain. In other rooms, English breakfronts of various designs, including beautiful inlaid mahogany, contain classical Oriental vases, crystal and even Russian Fabergé eggs. In one room, Empire eagle console tables hold intricate metal statuary. Artwork adorns walls much as in an art gal-

garet Cone, a camellia expert, hired the renowned landscape architect, Robert E. Marvin, to create brick and slate pathways, circular stairways, romantic curves and wellshaped beds surrounding the house. The boxwoods are original as are many of the trees and foundation plants. Upon entering the living room from the front door, guests will be greeted by seasonal music from a pianist, Jeanne Joslin, who will be playing on the Steinway and Sons piano. Close by, a Christopher Radko Christmas tree is adorned with Eastern European painted glass ornaments that the Hancocks have collected over the years. The beautiful mantel is adorned with local greenery provided by the Hancocks’ daughter, Sarah Skinner, owner of Bloomsbury Floral Designs. The sunroom is a special place where Melanie enjoys reading, painting and relaxing with her dogs. A small Christmas tree adds to the sense of tranquility one feels while sitting and enjoying the warm, indirect light from the sun.

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Home of Dan and Melanie Hancock

EDUCATION

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Wilson Hall CHESS TEAM WINS STATE The two-time defending state champion high school chess team won first place in the S.C. Independent School Association State Chess Tournament held at North HOPE Center. Juniors Davis Kellogg and Alex Price tied for first place in individual competition, which had more than 100 students competing. Advised by Carmen McCaffrey, the team consisted of the following students in addition to Kellogg and Price: seniors Jacob Cox, Robert James, Edward McMillan and Sam Watford; juniors Banks Burns, Sam Hilferty, Sean Jackson, Michael Lowery and James Munford; sophomore Andrew McCaffrey; and freshmen Mitchell Matthews and Luke Reuwer.

SALZER SIGNS WITH N.C. STATE Senior Christian Salzer signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf at North Carolina State University during a ceremony held in the Nash Student Center on Nov. 12. Salzer is a member of Wilson Hall’s golf team, which won the SCISA AAA state championship in 2015.

DRAMA WINS REGION The middle school theatre club, directed by Christian Smith, won the SCISA Regional Drama Competition held in Newberry. The troupe performed the one-act play “The Twits” by Roald Dahl and advanced to the SCISA State Drama Competition hosted by Wilson Hall at Sumter Opera House. Members of the theatre club are eighth-graders Gracen Dowling, Mary Catherine Matthews and Jack Umbaugh, seventh-graders Sarah Alexander, Gracyn Coker, Daniel Dean, Jennie Fort, Owings Holler and Logan Kennedy and sixth-grader Lucy Matthews.

COLONIAL DAY As part of the “Why America is Free” curriculum used in their U.S. History class taught by Frances James, the fifth-grade students participated in Colonial Day held on campus Nov. 17. “Why America is Free” is a six-week program that offers a handson learning experience and covers the events, times and heroes of the American Revolution. Dressed in period costume, the students participated in a wide variety of activities including colonial cooking for the girls and a militia drill for the boys. Students also learned how to make candles, cornhusk dolls, hand-painted floor cloths, string toys and silhouettes. Boys attended the class “Education of Young Gentlemen” while the girls attended “Lady of Genteel Refinement.” Also dressed in period costume, parent volunteers and teachers led the 10 different activities throughout the day. For Patriot Night, an evening reception held at the home of Tim and Holly Garrity on Nov. 16, students, faculty and parents also dressed in period costume.

FOURTH-GRADE SERVICE As part of the My Community and Me program, fourth-grade students and their teachers, Tammie Amick, Laura Brogdon and Louise Dixon, visited five Sumter community organizations on Nov. 13. During the visits, students also delivered donated items to these agencies that help others who are in need. The students donated canned food to Christian Charities, Emmanuel Soup Kitchen and United Ministries, clothing to The Crisis Closet and toiletry items to Samaritan House. — Sean Hoskins

Thomas Sumter Academy HONOR ROLL STUDENTS NAMED Congratulations to the first-quarter middle school and upper school honor roll students. • Sixth Head of School Honors — Alex Vincent, Ally Moses, Sammy Kessinger, Libby Gore, Logan Scruggs and Jacob Crowe Faculty Honors — Stephanie Carges, Kort Claus, Madeleine Britton, Lindsay Daniel, Landon DeLavan, HaileeRhodes Eargle, Nathan Corns and Ansh Patel • Seventh Head of School Honors — Sydney Kindsvader and Eathan Lisenby Faculty Honors — Clara Burnette, Preston Houser, Logan Long, Logan Oxendine, Lizzie Silvester and Gregory Thomas • Eighth Head of School Honors — Ana Hartman and Joseph Mazurek Faculty Honors — Peyton Arrants, Mercedes Byrd, Graham Campbell, Ava Claus, Matthew Dailey, Cameron Dixon, Joshua Fugate, Will Gurley and Cassy Jones, Alyssa Law, Callum O’Rourke, Tirth Patel, Ja’miah Reese, Madeline Ross and Maci Willetts • Ninth Head of School Honors — Isabella Crowe, Riley Delavan, Ed Lee and Kenzie MacQueen Faculty Honors — Trey Bolton, Karin Brannon, Cassidy Brunson, Caitie Bryant, Joshua Burns, Maddie Carter, Sydney Daniel, Shawn Petitt, Nick Rabon, Kelsie Ratliff, Brianna Rudd,

Aubrey Stoddard and Mason Warren • 10th Head of School Honors — Payton Houser, Allie Lindler, Ty Litsey, Caetlyn Martin, Marley McCormick, Connor Mouzon and Carmen Silvester Faculty Honors — Dazjuan Butler, Anita Cookey-Gam, David Crotts, Contessa Davis, Garrett Davis, Jenna DeBrew, Zachary Fugate, Trey Holladay, Richard Huntley, Robin Majority, Liam Miller, Chris Parrish, Josie Reed, Mason Studer, Anna Thomas, Gray Thompson and Ellie White • 11th Head of School Honors — Samantha Kindsvater, Christopher Poythress and Tabitha Scruggs Faculty Honors — Ross Campbell, Hannah Carino, Devon Clemmon, Will Crowson, Kyle Decker, Jonathan Etling, Haley Marie Fike, Makayla Font, Devin Harwell, Eric Lisenby, Logan Morris, Emily Stacey and Bree Stoddard • 12th Head of School Honors — Audri Bostick, Tiffany Daniels, Emma Gaulke, Christian Gulledge, Megan Hanson, Mychelle Harris, Haley Hawkins, Hunter Jarvis, Becca Jenkins, Kylie Kistler, Lizzie Lowe, Jenna Meadows, Luke Reed, Mary Kathryn Ross, Grace Scott, Samantha Studer, Sarah Waldrop, Sarah Witt and Danielle Young Faculty Honors — Morgan Conte, Ty Cressionnie, Tyler Dougherty, Sydney Dyke, Brandon Eddins, Daniel Gibson, Dre Litsey, Victoria Mitchell, Jordan Morris, Kayla Poston, Taylor Ray, Brendan Shelton, Bobby Spivey, Beka St. Cyr, Emily Thomas, Maura Twohig, Kathleen Vise and Ron York

VETERANS DAY Patriotic hearts abounded on “the Hill” on Veterans Day morning. TSA Generals honored military, past and present, with a beautiful program featuring patriotic performances by the General Sound and Junior General Sound choral groups. Col. Stephen Jost, father of Jessica, TSA Class of 2023, and Aaron, TSA Class of 2027, shared an amazing story of what Veterans Day means to him. — Stephanie Sainz

Lee County School District BISHOPVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL On Oct. 30, parents and grandparents gathered to enjoy a hearty breakfast and an invitation to share their voices at Bishopville Primary School. Participants were asked to spread the word that BPS wants to hear from its stakeholders to continue to improve student achievement and the learning environment. Participants were also encouraged to provide information regarding the types of computer workshops they would like to see made available for them at the school. Paula Watson, the new interim principal at BPS, introduced herself and shared her vision for the school. Parent University is open not only to our parents, but also the community at large. BPS celebrated Red Ribbon week recently to teach students the dangers of drugs and alcohol and provide them with strategies to avoid these substances. In the usual BPS style, the week was filled with fun activities to help students learn and remember the important information being taught. Each day of the week, there was a different activity to highlight the importance of being drug free. Activities ranged from “Tie Day” to show we don’t get “tied up with drugs” to “70s Day” to show we are “too groovy” to do drugs. A grandparent even got involved in the fun by creating a poster detailing all the events of the week. It was a huge hit with all the students.

BISHOPVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL — ANNEX On Nov. 9, Bishopville Primary School Annex held an Awards Day Program. Students were recognized for Principal’s Honor Roll (All As), A/B Honor Roll, Bringing Up Grades (B.U.G.), Citizenship and Perfect Attendance.

LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The artwork of several students at Lower Lee Elementary is on display at Lee County Opera House for the Art Commission. Some of the students are Madison Miller, Robert Redding, Dominic Washington and Armoni Taylor. Also six students submitted holiday cards for the District Holiday Card Art Contest. Toretha Wilson, the art teacher, is proud of all her artists. In Teresa Harris’ fourth-grade math class, students were given a math project that required them to make realworld connections. They were given a $120 budget to plan their birthday party with four guests. Students’ work was placed on the bulletin board outside of the classroom.

WEST LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL On Nov. 5, West Lee Elementary School held an Awards Day Program. Students were recognized for Principal’s Honor Roll (All As), A/B Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance. South Carolina United Methodist Connection Ministries in consultation with the state superintendent of education has selected West Lee Elemen-

tary School as a recipient of a check as a part of its Million Book Effort. The school was presented with the check on Nov. 18 to purchase books for the media center. First grade at West Lee Elementary has been very busy. Last week, students wrote letters to veterans thanking them for their service. Hannah Brunson plans on mailing the letters to a local veterans hospital. Students in Brunson’s class are also working on November’s math center tubs. Math tubs allow students to work on math skills through interactive games that require working together and cooperation. Anga Flynn’s first-grade class started Accelerated Reading. The class is using the writing process to write thank-you notes to veterans as a part of the Thanksgiving Unit. The class is also using comprehension interactive notebooks, graphic organizers and flipbooks to work on reading comprehension.

LEE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Forty-four seniors from Lee Central High School attended Senior Showcase Day 2015 at Claflin University on Nov. 10. The unique and personalized event gave students the opportunity to learn more about Claflin University in addition to touring the various programs offered at Claflin. Students were given an opportunity to complete a college application for admission. Students also had the opportunity to meet former Bamberg Rep. Bakari Sellers. College admissions interviews were held at Lee Central High School on Nov. 11. The event provided an opportunity for students to get an early start on the admissions process. Twenty-two students interested in attending Francis Marion University met with Cody Simpson, an admissions counselor. Simpson discussed the admissions process and shared scholarship opportunities with students interested in attending. Lee Central High School has been selected as one of two schools to attend the 2016 Biology Merit Exam (BME) at Clemson University on April 21-22 with support from SC Life and the Duke Energy Foundation. Students will take the BME and participate in a number of other activities that will introduce them to various aspects of biology as a possible field of study and to the college experience in general.

DISTRICT WIDE On Nov. 19, Lee County School District and Title I celebrated National Parent Involvement Day by inviting parents to participate in a free-throw contest for prizes at the varsity boys basketball scrimmage at Lee Central High. Parents also received information about health and fitness and were provided with refreshments. Thanksgiving break for all students will be Nov. 23-27. Classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 30. — Kara Fowler

Morris College BASKETBALL GAME The Morris College Lady Hornets will host Central International University at Richmond on Saturday in the Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center at 2 p.m. The Hornets will later play at 4 p.m.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM RANKED 2ND IN STATE The Morris College Criminal Justice program was recently ranked second highest in South Carolina by CorrectionalOfficer.org in its “Top Schools Supporting Careers in Criminal Justice and Corrections” ranking among 27 programs evaluated in the state. Dr. Jacob Butler, chairman of the Division of Social Sciences in which the criminal justice major is located, was pleased at the recognition. He explained, “This rating by a national agency confirms the efforts the college has made to create and maintain academic programs that can stand toe to toe with others in terms of quality.” As additional evidence of this, it was noted that in each of the past five years, Morris College senior students in Criminal Justice have scored above the national average on the national Major Field Achievement Test, and some 130 students have earned Criminal Justice degrees from the institution during that same time. Most of these graduates are professionally employed in law enforcement careers, predominantly in South Carolina and the surrounding Southeastern states. According to college records, 36 of these May 2010 to May 2015 graduates have also pursued study for their master’s or other advanced degrees. CorrectionalOfficer.org is a national information, research and advocacy organization for law enforcement professionals as well as other interested parties. It periodically evaluates criminal justice programs at two-year and four-year colleges throughout the nation and publishes national and stateby-state results of its findings. Criteria used in the evaluation included the number of students enrolled in the criminal justice program at each school as a percentage of the school’s

THE SUMTER ITEM total graduates. “This significant rating of our criminal justice program shows that Morris College is more than a career-focused institution,” said Dr. Luns C. Richardson. “We are preparing students for success in career-based professional fields.”

CLASSES CLOSED Classes will close for Thanksgiving beginning Wednesday at 5 p.m. and will begin again on Nov. 30 at 8 a.m. — Melvin Mack

Central Carolina Technical College PANCAKE BREAKFAST HELD FOR VETS In recognition of Veterans Day, Central Carolina Technical College’s Chapter of the Student Veterans of America held a Free Pancake Breakfast for all student veterans on Nov. 10 in the Student Center on the main campus. The SVA offers resources, support and advocacy to all military veterans, active duty, dependents of veterans and dependents of active duty military. CCTC has more than 400 student veterans and 350 active duty or dependent students and was recently designated a 2016 Military Friendly School for the fifth consecutive year. — Becky H. Rickenbaker

Sumter School District STUDENTS MAKE ALL-STATE CHORUS Twenty-one Sumter School District students have been selected for the South Carolina All-State Chorus this year. The students were among more than 1,750 students statewide who auditioned for the limited number of slots. According to the SC Music Educators’ Association, the sponsor of the program, “The All-State Chorus program was organized to provide an opportunity for superior choral students in South Carolina to sing together and to represent the state in statewide events. Students who participate in All-State have an opportunity to further utilize the skills obtained and developed in their local school programs. The South Carolina All-State Chorus program provides an intensive and demanding vocal experience, which fosters self-discipline and personal growth as well as musicianship.” Crestwood High School students selected were Armonie Bracy, Kenbreia Brunson, Allison Cox, Kiana Cox, Jalonnie Dinkins, Lavonte Glisson, Ghassen Green, Adrianna Howard, Richard Martinez, Eddie Milledge, Emily Peidl, Alexis Spikes, Lauren Spikes and Michaela Tindal. The Crestwood chorus director is Deborah Horton. Selected from Lakewood High School were Richard James II, Eric McClam, D’Andre Riley, Emily Roland, Aaliyah Stokes and Deshon Stokes. The Lakewood chorus director is Herbert Johnson. Deontrae Charles was selected from Sumter High School, and the chorus director from Sumter High is Ashlee Poole. The All-State Chorus competition is the most competitive choral competition at the high school level. Only the most superior singers are chosen for the chorus. The 21 students, along with other students from across South Carolina, will perform under the direction of a guest choral clinician in March at Winthrop University in Rock Hill.

PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY HELD The fifth-annual Principal for the Day program was held Tuesday. The principals from each school invited someone to serve as the school’s “principal for the day,” and the person shadowed the principal for the first half of the day. All of the participants then met at Lakewood High Fine Arts Center for the lunch and a recap of the day. Superintendent J. Frank Baker welcomed the group, and Dr. Cornelius Leach, assistant superintendent for instruction, offered the invocation. After the lunch prepared by the District Food Services Department, volunteer participants shared their thoughts on the day and things they observed and learned by taking on this role for the morning. Baker then presented each participant with a plaque to commemorate the day. The Principals for the Day at the elementary schools and their affiliations were the Rev. Janie McElweeSmith, associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Alice Drive; Jasmine Drain, Childs and Halligan, PA, Cherryvale; Apostle Tommy Frederick, Love Covenant Church, Crosswell Drive; Rep. J. David Weeks, F.J. DeLaine; Sylvia Murray, director of S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice, High Hills; Colby Gallagher, WLTX TV reporter, Kingsbury; Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, Lemira; Stan McLeod, ERA Wilder Realty, Manchester; Sumter Chief of Police Russell F. Roark III, Millwood; the Rev. Eugene

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YESTERYEAR

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Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast held; police hire dummy 75 YEARS AGO – 1941 April 14-20

he Easter Lily parade for crippled children was con-

ducted in Sumter Saturday and met with tremendous success under the able leadership of Mrs. O.G. Dorn as chairwoman and Mrs. L.G. Cub-

Yesteryear in Sumter

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1941 -- The annual Junior-Senior banquet for the nurses of Tuomey Hospital was held at Jim’s Waffle Shop. First row, left to right, is the senior class comprising Mary Ellen Timmons, Jetty Hayes, Ruth Beaty, Mary Ethel Terry, Pat Brown and Juanita Sumner. Standing, left to right, are Charles H. Dabbs, Tuomey administrator; Lila Dais, operating room supervisor; Dorothy Ridgeway, Mary Louise Huff, Elise Williams, Connie Stevens, Ada Irene Snyder, superintendent of nurses; Mary Louise Halford, Sara Fowler, Betty Bradford, Peggy Jones, Mary Catherine Wells and Kate Petitt, teacher.

Robertson as co-chairwomen. Twenty-three girls were engaged in the annual Easter Lily parade. Each had a coin box and lilies. The Sumter public responded very generously, $127. 87 being raised. • An outdoor softball program has been added as one of the features of the Clean Life Club for boys sponsored by the YMCA with the cooperation of the city council. Through the courtesy of the WPA recreation supervisors, use of the softball diamond at Jenkins park on Oakland Avenue has been extended to the Clean Life club, which numbers in its membership 150 boys between the ages of 8 and 16. This program will be supervised by Thurston Bagnal, associate secretary of the YMCA. • Two of the best high school pitchers in the state, Lefty Clifton of Darlington and James Farmer of Sumter, met again here yesterday afternoon, and when the smoke of battle cleared away the Sumter hurler had another victory to his credit. The final score was 9 to 4 in the Gamecock’s favor, which was just about the difference between the two teams yesterday. Farmer turned in a great performance and was close to a shutout. He struck out 18 batters and walked two. Clifton could whiff only six and walked one. Farmer gave up four hits, all singles, while Sumter teed off on Clifton foe 11 safeties, including a triple by Bentley Gibson. • Professor L.C. Moise, director of music at Edmunds High School, left for Rock Hill taking with him the boys and girls of his department who will compete in the solo contest at the S.C. High School Music Festival. • Champion M. Edmunds, who was elected magistrate of Sumter County in the last general election, took over his new duties yesterday morning. Edmunds defeated William M. Reynolds, who had served as magistrate for several terms. • Five Edmunds High School journalism students left this morning for Charleston to attend the sixth annual convention of the S.C. Scholastic Press Association. Going were Emily Broadwell, editor of the Sumter High News; Margaret McElveen, managing editor; Warren Mathis, William Carter and Pretto Brunson, staff members; and W. Mark Dowtin, adviser. • The first outdoor entertainment at the Jenkins Community building was given on Friday, April 11, when about 70 boys and girls enjoyed a wiener roast. The large enclosed grounds afforded ample space for all kinds of games and contests, and benches are conveniently placed to seat a crowd. The most attractive place, however, was the fireplace where the wieners were roasted. A bonfire was built in the yard, and the boys and girls enjoyed the fire light. R.V. Kirkland so kindly donated wieners enough for the entire group. The Perfection Bakery and Claussen’s donated the rolls.

50 YEARS AGO – 1966 Feb. 14-20 Sumter twirlers won 13 tro-

phies and 10 medals in the WTA Sweetheart Twirling Contest. In Advanced Twirling, Lynda Beasley placed first and Susan Player, second. The Sumter Steppers placed first in Team Competition. Lynda also won military strutting, and Susan won Fancy strutting and together they won duet competition. • Phenis Brockington led Lincoln’s Bulldogs to a 93-83 victory over the Howard High Tigers in Georgetown. Brockington poured in 28 points to lead the high scoring Bulldogs to their 13th victory in 21 starts this year. The win also enabled the Bulldogs to pull into the first division of the Lower State AAAA conference with a 6-4 record. • Robbie Baird scored a season high of 25 points as Sumter’s Gamecocks walked past Conway, 77-60, at the Edmunds gym. Baird matched the highest individual total for a Gamecock this season by hitting on nine field goals and seven free throws. The only other Sumter player to score 25 in one game was Arthur Mac Abbott, who did the trick Jan. 15 against Eau Claire in Columbia. • Horace Curtis took over as new chairman of the Salvation Army advisory board succeeding Herbert Eldridge. Curtis, who’s city clerk of Sumter, heads a new slate of officers of the 1 966 board. They are: Hugh M. McLaurin III, vice chairman; A. Barnes Boyle, Jr. secretary; and E.B. Rogers, treasurer. Six new board members were also installed at the meeting. They are Fred E. Brogdon, Lt. Col. W.C. Cox, Edward L. Garris, F.J. Hammond Jr., Miss Lucille McKiever, and Ernest M. Weeks Sr. • Summerton’s girls coasted to a 38-26 win over Olanta here last night to advance in the winner’s bracket of the Conference III-C tournament. Kathy Mims and Carol Robinson scored 18 points each to spark the Streaks. • Sumter’s basketball Gamecocks will close out their 196566 home schedule against Eau Claire’s Shamrocks. It will be the final appearance on the Edmunds court for seniors Arthur Mac Abbott, Rusty Atkinson, Robbie Baird, Mitch Harrington, Doug James and Winston Jewell. Coach Charlie Hodgin’s cagers will be seeking their 12th victory of the campaign and third in a row.

• Palmetto Plaza Shopping Center is celebrating its second anniversary with birthday sales and special events beginning Feb. 17, and running thru Feb. 19. “We want to show our many customers and friends that we appreciate their part in our two successful years as a shopping center,” said B.S. Calvert, president of the Palmetto Plaza Merchants Assn. • John G. Kelly, a Hillcrest High School senior, has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship finalist, according to word received by Frank C. Merritt, Hillcrest principal. “This means,” Merritt explains, “that Kelly is eligible for a National Merit Scholarship to be presented in April.” • Paul Alderman, a layman of Grace Baptist Church, told local government and civic leaders that “God is the only answer” to the dangers and complexities of modern society at Sumter’s first Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast this morning at the Holiday Inn.

25 YEARS AGO – 1990 Nov. 16-22 A rapidly growing congregation and cramped space have convinced most members of St. Anne Catholic Church that it’s time for a new parish hall. Father William McSweeney, St. Anne’s pastor for the past 4 1/2 years, said final plans are being drafted for a building that will replace the 94-year-old Gerald Hall. • State and local dignitaries turned shovelfuls of red dirt in groundbreaking Turbeville Correctional Institution, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 1992 and is expected to house 808 minimum- and medium- security male inmates. • The annual celebration for alumni, students and friends rallying for Morris College will reach its apex on Thanksgiving Day. Each year, The Morris College Baptist Student union begins with a Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. This event will be held at the Morris College campus, in the Wilson Booker Science Building. • The Sumter 11-12-year-old soccer All-Stars advanced to the district championship of the state playoffs by defeating Shaw Air Force base. The district championship will be played at Dillon Park against

an opponent yet to be determined. • Sumter native Dr. Glen Garris will embark on a mission this week that he hopes will help save the cattle population in the Caribbean and prevent a deadly disease from spreading to the U.S. Garris, a graduate of Edmunds High and Clemson University, is being sent to the Caribbean Islands of St. Lucia by the United Nation’s Food and Agricultural Organization to battle the tropical bont tick that is threatening cattle production on 15 islands in the Caribbean. • Joey Smoak thanks God, a receptive market and a penchant for their making friends for the success of his nearly 4-year-old irrigation and landscaping business. “Our business is steady growing ever since it started, but I don’t want to take the credit,” said Smoak, a fifth-term Pinewood town councilman and owner of Smoak Irrigation Co. “Whenever I first decided to go into business myself, when I was about 24, one of the first things I did is I made a commitment to the Lord God that I would have him as my partner,” he added. “The reason I feel I’ve done so good is he’s in most of my business.” • Friends of the arts joined to honor Katie Damron, the Sumter Little Theatre’s tireless executive director. Damron, who was surprised by the reception, stood before the audience of almost 100, a little weepy, claiming, “I’m really shy, you all,” as Mayor Steve Creech declared Thursday to be Katie Damron Day in Sumter. • The proposed merger between the NBSC Corp. and the Southern National Corp. has divided the community and NBSC’s shareholders in such a way that many believe there’s no chance of its becoming reality. But NBSC’s Board Chairman and CEO Marvin Trapp believes it’s too early to pronounce the deal dead, and he said opposition to the merger is coming from only a “handful of dissidents.” • With the fall turkey season about to start, state wildlife officials are reminding hunters and landowners in S.C. that baiting or hunting wild turkeys over a baited area is prohibited. The 1990 fall season runs from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 only in designated areas of the central and western Pied-

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1966 -- These girls were Sumter winners in the sweetheart baton twirling contest at Lower Richland High School on Saturday. Left to right, kneeling are Susan Freed, Joye Burress, Gay Cook, Cindy Russell. Back row, from left, are Lynda Beasley, Marie Fann, Barbara Cook, Kendra Edwards, Linda Leonard, Sue Hoffpavir and Susan Player. Absent were Sandy Dew and Donna Dew.

mont units and Jasper County. Hunters may bag two birds of either sex – gobblers or hens – during the fall season. • Sumter and Lee law officers arrested 31 people and confiscated homes, cars, weapons, cash and drugs worth more than $145,000 as part of a statewide drug sweep. Across S.C., police arrested 1,041 people in two days and confiscated drugs, cash and property valued in excess of $950,000 as part of the S.C. Sheriffs Association “Operation Rolling Thunder II.” • Sumter Police Chief Harold Johnson isn’t ashamed to admit that one of his most vigilant officers is a real dummy. “Officer Stevie,” a mannequin dressed as a police officer, including dark shades if it’s sunny out, is the department’s newest recruit. The dummy sits in a patrol car at hazardous traffic locations to trick drivers into slowing down and being more careful. “It really looks real,” Johnson said, noting that one woman even stopped and asked the uniformed dummy for directions. • If you watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade Thursday morning, you might see some familiar faces. Sumter High School’s marching band will pack its instruments and blue-and-gold uniforms and leave for New York City to perform live for the millions of viewers around the world who will be tuned in to the television coverage of the parade. • Woods Bay State Park offers countless opportunities to get close to wildlife, whether a visitor wants to slither silently through the swamp or walk along the boardwalk. The park, located off U.S. 301 near Olanta, features a Carolina bay – a large oval depression in the earth found only in North and South Carolina and Georgia. Woods Bay is a 1,500-acre swamp with water so black it looks like acrylic paint. The bay is a haven for inland wildlife from bullfrogs to alligators. • The approximately 1,200 employees at Sumter’s Campbell Soup plant will probably lose their jobs January 27, 1991, according to a Campbell spokesman and an official with the S.C. Employment Security Commission. Scott Rombach, Campbell Soup’s vice president for corporate relations, announced today that local Campbell workers were told last week that Campbell will close the local facility Jan. 27 if a deal to sell the plant to Gold Kist Inc. is finalized. Some workers would be rehired by Gold Kist but officials have refused to comment on the number of workers that will be needed. • Eight new members will be inducted into the Sumter Sports Hall of Fame during the annual banquet Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Shaw Air Force Base Officers’ Club. They are: Arthur M. Abbott; Thomas A. Edens III; Dr. Harry T. “Doc” Harvin Jr.; John H. Haynesworth Jr.; Annette Roddey; Roy Skinner; George Russell Sutton; and Johnnie E. Sweatte. Guest speaker at the banquet will be Sumter native and former New York Yankee great Bobby Richardson. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@ theitem.com or (803)-774-1294.

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Wesmark Plaza, part 2: Grand openings filling new shopping center

t was reported in the Nov. 6, 1965, issue of The Sumter Daily Item

that “construction was proceeding rapidly on the giant regional

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center being built on a 54-acre tract on the western end of Broad Street Extension, and plans called for opening as many as 15 stores in the first part of March.

Wesmark Shopping Center opens with ceremonies in front of Woolco Department store. The ribbon was cut by Sen. H.B Richardson and held by Miss South Carolina, Nancy Moore of Aiken (later to become Mrs. Strom Thurmond). From left are Mayor Robert E. Graham, G.B. Nalley Jr., Lester F. Davis, vice president of Woolco, Richardson, Moore, J.S. Jordan, Woolco manager, G.B. Nalley, Sylvia Anderson of the Woolco staff, R.W. Rossi, Woolco ad manager, and J. Perry, appliance manager.

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“G.B. Nalley of Easley, builder and owner, said that the project will be called Wesmark Plaza, and if his plans work out it could develop into the largest shopping center in South Carolina. “On Feb. 3, 1966, it was announced that eight additional firms would occupy buildings in the new plaza by Nalley Commercial Properties Inc. The businesses were Mack’s 5&10 variety store, Munford Do-It-Yourself Store, Friedman’s Jewelers, The Cloth Shop, Ben Snyder barber shop, Sears-Roebuck mail

order store and Royce Family Shoe Store. These enterprises join two chain firms, Eckerd’s Drugs and Cato’s ladies wear. “Mack’s will occupy the largest square footage among the new stores with 12,000 square feet. The total investment for construction of the new stores was approximately $500,000, according to a Nalley spokesman.” As of March 1968, 18 businesses had banded together to form the Wesmark Merchants Association and were preparing to observe their first anniversary. The member stores in 1968 were Winn-Dixie, Sears, Wesmark Hair Fashions, Wesmark Barber Shop, Tresses for M’lady, the Wig Shop, Wesmark Cinema, Beneficial Finance Co., Mack’s, Royce Shoe Store, Cato’s, the Cloth Shop, Munford’s, Eckerd’s Drug Store, Woolco Department Store, Kar-Care, Inc., A&W Root Beer, Wesmark Texaco and the South Carolina National Bank. Wesmark has continued to be an important segment of the Sumter shopping community. It, like most shopping centers, has undergone a number of changes through the years. New businesses have been added, while others have ceased operation. The size of the facility has been expanded with the addition of new structures. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo. com or (803) 774-1294.

D&D Pet Salon was briefly located in the Wesmark Plaza shopping complex.

The interior of Coker’s department store is shown. It was a popular shopping spot, particularly for women’s clothing. Its owners were based in Hartsville.

The ribbon is cut to open the new Cinema Twin Theatres in Wesmark Plaza. It was widely regarded as the nicest movie theater in Sumter other than the Sumter Theatre when it was located in the Sumter Opera House.

Calvin Hodge’s Esso station operated at the entrance to Wesmark Plaza for many years. Moe’s Southwest Grill is now under construction on this site and is expected to open soon.

Sears was located near the Cinema Twin theaters. It later moved to Sumter Mall, then downsized and moved to Gateway Plaza.

Woolco executives stand in front of the nearly completed department store. For many years, it was the anchor store for Wesmark Plaza.

Some Sumterites still miss the Big Boy hamburger and root beer at the A&W that once stood near the corner of Broad Street and Wesmark Boulevard.

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Carson Taylor Geddings Zachary and Samantha Geddings of Sumter announce the birth of a son, Carson Taylor Geddings, on Aug. 16, 2015, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany. Carson weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces. He was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Ronald Wendell Tisdale, Stephanie Denise Tisdale, David Horton, Blake and Robin Geddings and Marie Russell, all of Sumter. Great-grandparents are George and Susie Stinney, Kenny and Kathie Creel, Diane Turbville, Billy and Kitty Caples, Eddie Truesdale and Myrane Payne, all of Sumter, and Ronald David and Deloris Ann Tisdale of Kingstree. Great-great-grandparents are Virgie Corbett of Camden and Deloris Gause of Kingstree. Great-great-great-grandmother is Susannah Welch. Mrs. Geddings is the former Samantha Tisdale.

Holiday cards with an artful edge BY KIM COOK The Associated Press Christmas and seasonal greeting cards have long been an artistic niche that inspires illustrators and designers. Besides today’s ubiquitous family photo cards, contemporary designs often take advantage of advances in drafting and production — holography, music embeds, digital photography and laser-cutting among them. Other designs begin life with time-honored tools such as the paint pot, pencil box and scissors. Shondra Neumayer of Portland, Oregon, combines modern vintage-style typography, folk-arty woodland silhouettes and antiquestyle, marquee-light imagery with rustic barn-board backgrounds in cards she sells at her Etsy shop, InkDropDesign. She began designing cards out of frustration with what she saw as a market filled with cheap and cheesy holiday cards. https://www. etsy.com/shop/inkdropdesign “Going to the mailbox should be an exciting event,” she says. “Each (year) I found myself asking the question, ‘Why can’t Christmas cards be cool?’” The Museum of Modern Art in New York has been

selling holiday cards since 1954. Chay Costello, the museum’s associate director of marketing, says the card program began as a way to foster and encourage young and emerging artists by exposing their work to a larger audience. The program’s early years included work by Alexander Calder, Robert Indiana and Andy Warhol. Costello says Indiana’s famous “Love” illustration was originally created as a holiday card. MoMA’s card art is selected through an open submission process, and the museum receives hundreds of designs annually. Pop-up cards have become particularly popular. “We started to see an increasing trend toward cards with special features,” Costello says. “Instead of a card with graphic artwork on its front, many artists have begun to think threedimensionally, with spiraling and fold-out elements and elaborately crafted popout constructions that result in a card that’s a gift in and of itself.” The designs feature paper manipulation at its best: shimmering snowflakes, shooting stars, skiing rein-

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In Brooklyn-based Australian artist Sophie Blackall’s “Festive Dinner Table,” a holiday dinner party pops out at you, and there’s a family of realistic, charming characters seated around the table. It’s one of the highlights of the Museum of Modern Art’s holiday card collection this year.

deer and holiday bouquets that “bloom” when the card is opened. There are twirling ornaments, sleds that swoosh through a forest, Santa perched precariously on a ladder decorating a tree and a paper bucket full of holiday champagne. New York-based Elsa Mora’s “Wintertale” card includes a village complete with homes, holly and dancing children. “Festive Dinner Table,” a card by artist Sophie Blackall of Brooklyn, opens to a holiday dinner party. www.momastore.org

EARLY WEDDING / ENGAGEMENT DEADLINES The deadline for engagement and wedding announcements to publish in the Nov. 28 edition was noon on Nov. 17. The deadline for the Dec. 27 edition is noon on Dec. 15. Engagement and wedding announcements of local interest are published on Sundays. The normal deadline is noon on the preceding Monday. For additional information, call (803) 774-1264.

EDUCATION FROM PAGE C2 Dennis, Joshua Baptist Church, Oakland Primary; Allen Bailey, C. A. Harler Trophies and Engraving, Pocalla Springs; Arthur Gibbons, International Paper, R.E. Davis; Ricky McLeod, Piggly Wiggly and Willie Sue’s, Rafting Creek; Mark Mossell, First Citizens Bank, Shaw Heights; Chris Hardy, president and CEO of Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, Wilder; and Caleb McGowan, NBSC, Willow Drive. The middle school Principals for the Day were: John Summerford, adjunct professor at USC Sumter, Alice Drive; Stewart Schnur, pastor of Plaza Church of Christ, Bates; Jason Phelps, Jostens, Chestnut Oaks; Dusty Rhodes, president of Rhodes Graduation Services, Ebenezer Middle; Detra Mardis, Eaton Corp., Furman Middle; Sam McLeod, owner of Sonic, Hillcrest; and Tim Ervolina, president and CEO of United Way Association of South Carolina, Mayewood Middle. At the high school level, the principals were: Lorenzo Bowen, Zebra Custom Designs, Crestwood; Walter (Chuck) Wilson Jr., director of public relations, UBI Inc., Lakewood; Fraendy Clervand, WACH Fox News, Sumter High; Fred H. Gordon, Sumter County Magistrate, Brewington Academy; and Ginny Dority, Caterpillar, Sumter Career and Technology Center. The Principal for the Day program was sponsored by Childs and Halligan, P.A., presenting sponsor, and supporting sponsors Rhodes Graduation Services, Inc.-Jostens, First Citizens Bank and C.A. Harler Trophies and Engraving.

JOHNSON NAMED STAR TEACHER Aaron Johnson, sixth-grade science teacher at Mayewood Middle School, was named the November Star Teacher of the Month in the program sponsored by Community Broadcasters. He and Superintendent Baker appeared on the Good Morning Sumter show on FM 105.9 with host Derek Burress. Johnson is a graduate of Crestwood High School and earned his bachelor’s degree at Morris College. He began his career in education at Chestnut Oaks Middle School before transferring to Mayewood two years ago. In addition to teaching, Johnson is the adviser to a club he formed called GQ, which stands for Genuine Quality, which mentors and works with young men. He brought one of his former students with him, who is now in high school, who said Johnson continues to have a positive impact on his life. Johnson credits some of his success as a teacher to fostering relationships with students and to finding innovative ways to get the students excited about learning. Baker said Sumter School District is proud to have teachers of Johnson’s quality in the district. He said, “Not only does Mr. Johnson find unique ways to teach, citing his use of a pool table in his classroom, but he also has the highest sixth-grade science scores in the district.” One teacher from a Sumter School District school is chosen each month for the honor of being the Star Teacher of the Month. Students nominate the teachers for the recognition. The program is sponsored by Staples and Flowers & Baskets Florist. Sumter School District appreciates the support of Community Broadcasters and the two sponsors

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Man that works with wife acts more than awkward DEAR ABBY — My husband and I have a great relationship. We work in the same school system. He’s an adminisDear Abby trator; I am a ABIGAIL counselor. VAN BUREN We sometimes go to joint meetings, but when we do, he always acts awkward, like he doesn’t even know me. I understand we have to behave professionally, but not as if we don’t know each other. Recently, we were leaving a meeting, and no one was around. I was going to give him a peck on the lips to say goodbye, and he turned away as if he wanted nothing to do with me. What is the proper etiquette when spouses work together? More than a co-worker in Georgia DEAR MORE — Demonstrations of physical affection are not appropriate in a workplace situation if other people are present. You say you and your husband have a “great” relationship, so I’m advising you to discuss this with him and tell him how it made you feel. Because no one was around, there should have been no harm in a simple “peck” goodbye. Personally, I think he owes you an apology. What he did wasn’t nice. DEAR ABBY — My calico cat, Rosie, seems to be fixated on my next-door neighbor Ron. Every morning Rosie grooms herself for an hour, then jumps in the window to watch for Ron to go for his morning run. She sits there until Ron comes out of his house. He exercises a lot and has kept himself in shape, while I admit I have let myself go. As soon as she sees him, Rosie starts purring. I have to say that I resent this. I provide her with room and board and brush her regularly, but while I’m doing it, she watches the window intently and then bolts to her lookout post if Ron appears. I bought new window treatments, which she scratched her way through, damaging

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DISTRICT CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING All Sumter School District schools and the district office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays this week. Normal operations will resume on Nov. 30. — Mary B. Sheridan

Sumter Christian School VETERANS APPRECIATED We love and appreciate our veterans at Sumter Christian School. On Nov. 11, there was a special chapel to honor and hear testimonies from World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm and Desert Shield veterans to foster a spirit of gratitude and patriotism in our students. Students sang patriotic songs, made cards and gave each veteran a special gift. The five veteran speakers were Fred Huth representing the Navy, Mike Duffy and Mrs. Susan Duffy representing the Army, Tom Cope representing the Air Force and Scott Burke representing the Navy, along with Cody Jandzinski, who is serving in the Army. Fifth-grade teacher Laurance Kannon said, “What a blessing it was to hear godly veterans give testimony of salvation through Jesus Christ and tell of God’s grace and protection on the battlefield.” SCS students and faculty enjoyed participating in Spirit Week on Nov. 9-13. Wonderwoman, Captain America, Catwoman, Peter Parker and several versions of Batman showed up to school for Superhero/Villain Monday. On Camo Tuesday, students and teachers were hard to spot in their camouflage clothing, some covered

the blinds and shades. Filling her food dish strategically before Ron goes out doesn’t deter her. I love my cat, but I feel she is being unfaithful. What should I do? P.S. I’m happily married (my wife thinks I’m crazy) and Rosie has been fixed. Larry in Delaware DEAR LARRY — What a sad situation. Few things are more painful than feeling rejected by a love object. You didn’t mention how sedentary you are, but it’s possible that Rosie watches Ron because he is a MOVING OBJECT. Consider joining Ron on his runs, and you may find Rosie is watching you, too. However, if that doesn’t work, you may have to share the affections of your cat. Accept it. DEAR ABBY — My wife and I host many holidays, Thanksgiving, Passover, etc. Invariably, everyone gathers in the family room, and several people put their legs up on the ottoman with their shoes on. It drives me crazy! I view it as no different than walking on someone’s furniture. My wife thinks I should say something. I actually have done that in the past, but not for years. When I did, it made me look like the bad guy. Is this a weird fetish of mine or am I right? Paul in Buffalo Grove, Illinois DEAR PAUL — If you prefer that your guests not put their feet on your furniture with their shoes on, speak up and say so. Doing that doesn’t make you a bad guy or a fetishist. It’s your home, your preference, and it isn’t rude to address something that bothers you, especially because it’s something that you have mentioned before. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets “Abby’s Favorite Recipes” and “More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $14 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

head to toe. Armed with greasy hair, taped glasses, high-water pants and pocket protectors, students and faculty skittishly progressed through their classes on Nerd Day Wednesday. Everyone had a good laugh on Tacky Thursday when people came to school with mismatched clothes and outrageous accessories. Finally, students enjoyed their classes in jeans and school T-shirts on School Spirit Friday while the junior and senior classes labored to have everything set up for another successful Fall Fest. More than 300 people helped SCS kick off the 19th-annual Fall Fest with games such as Peg the Pig (an Angry Birds spin-off), Minute-toWin-It and Pumpkin Mania. The hay ride and the bounce house were among the favorite activities. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful variety of food — elephant ears, cotton candy, hamburgers, chicken quarters, hot dogs, pizza, nachos, popcorn, fries and of course candy everywhere. Students, families and the Sumter community enjoyed fun games and great fellowship in a safe environment. We commend the junior and senior classes under the leadership of junior sponsor Laura Mahoney and senior sponsor Carol Rollings for all the hard work that they put into making this year’s Fall Fest a success. They spent weeks preparing decorations, working with local business for donations, organizing a seemingly infinite amount of supplies and cleaning it all up once everything was finished. Senior Demi Synosky described the work saying, “Sometimes it can be frustrating, but for the most part it’s been fun.” The senior class uses all proceeds to support its senior trip. — Miriam Marritt

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‘Still on That Freakin’ Island’ BY NICK THOMAS Tinseltown Talks

ans of the often zany 1960’s television sitcoms will instantly

recognize “Gilligan’s Island” star Dawn Wells who played Mary Ann Summers, the perky Kansas farm girl shipwrecked on an uncharted Pacific island with six other castaways, including a professor, a movie star and a millionaire. Fifty-one years after the show first aired, some still speculate on the castaways’ fate. Wells offers one possibility in her recent short film, “She’s Still on That Freakin’ Island.” “I’ve just started a production company called CarterWells Entertainment, and we were looking for projects,” said Wells from Los Angeles. “Terry Ray, a writer and actor, approached me with the idea of doing a short film about Mary Ann and I just loved it.” Despite the obvious connection to the popular TV series, Wells says she and Ray refrained from using the characters’ names to avoid any copyright issues. The film opens with Wells sitting on the beach sipping coconut cocktails, as a waterlogged man in tuxedo (Ray) scrambles ashore through the waves, having fallen off a boat. Their conversation drifts into quaint “Gilligan’s Island” references, providing a dose of nostalgic charm for fans of the show. “There’s a reference to ‘Pass the Vegetables, Please,’ a popular episode where everyone gets superhuman powers after eating vegetables grown from radiated seeds that Gilligan finds,” explained Wells. There’s also some witty payback for the writers of the well-known first season theme lyrics which famously relegated Wells and Russell Johnson, who played the professor, to “the rest” in the opening credits. “Fans will appreciate that,” laughed Wells, indicat-

ing that her wardrobe was another subtle nod to co-star and longtime friend Johnson. “He always wore a pale blue shirt during the show’s run. So I went to Goodwill for a similar one, sewed on some patches, and wore it.” While Mary Ann was sometimes seen wearing “short shorts,” Wells, who turned 77 this year, complemented the shirt with blue jeans for the film. “I actually have a pair of the original shorts from the show, but I’m not sure if they would fit me now.” The film, just under six minutes, was shot in one day by the crew of four, including Leonard Carter as direcPHOTO PROVIDED tor, cinematographer and edIn this still from Dawn Wells’ new short film, Terry Ray is washed ashore onto “Gilligan’s Island” after falling itor. The team rolled onto a overboard from a cruise ship. Wells recently started a production company, and “Still on the Freakin’ Isstretch of California beach land” is her first project. between Malibu and Paradise Cove around 8 a.m. on Oct. 20. “Everyone involved just volunteered their time, and we finished by mid-afternoon,” recalled Wells. “Filming was fairly straight forward with the sound from the wind and waves being the only technical difficulties.” While shooting, Wells observed some 50 seagulls nearby at the water’s edge. “Suddenly, a baby seal crawled up onto the beach and the birds surrounded it as it flapped its little tail,” she said. “It lay there for about 45 minutes then disappeared into the water again. It felt like we were really on an island with no one else around.” After posting the film on her Facebook page (see www. dawnwells.com), fans seemed delighted. “An adorable riot!” wrote one. “It is too darn cute,” claimed another. “After all these years, ‘Gilligan’s Island’ is still loved around the world,” said Wells. “It was a show about www.sleepinn.com seven people from various walks of life who were thrown together and had to adapt to get along despite their differences. That’s a lesson we can all learn.” View “She’s Still on That Freakin’ Island” video here: http://bit.ly/1NEb0ZA Nick Thomas teaches at AuHometown Jewelers since1935 burn University at Montgomery, Alabama, and has writ444 N Guignard Drive ten features, columns, and in(inside the Piggly Wiggly) SUMTER terviews for more than 600 magazines and newspapers. 803.775.1209 Follow @TinseltownTalks

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Local cooperative responsible for powering 4 rural counties since 1940 BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com As Black River Electric Co-op powers through the end of celebrating 75 years of providing electrical service to rural Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw counties, a new generation of users that power everything from cellphones to automobiles may not know about the company’s roots. What started as an effort to provide electrical power to rural areas so that customers could have lights in their homes now provides power to keep food cold, cook meals and wash and dry clothing — tasks many now take for granted but few rural areas had by the end of the 1930s. At that time, more than 90 percent of people living in urban areas had electricity, powered by investor-owned utility companies such as today’s Duke Energy. The economy of scale made it profitable to run electrical lines to multiple locations in densely populated areas. But running lines long distances between customers challenged the profitability of investor-owned electric companies. Recognizing the need to provide electricity to rural areas, in 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Rural Electric Administration. Within a year, as part of Roosevelt’s New Deal, Congress and the president signed off on the Rural Electrification Act designed to not only provide electricity to rural America, but also to provide jobs during the Great Depression. The program provided low-interest loans to nonprofit cooperatives that were trying to provide electricity to rural areas. By the late 1930s, power companies had provided electricity to Sumter and other larger cities. But if you lived just a few miles from the city, you didn’t have electricity, which at the time was designed to provide power to light up homes at night. In fact, many of the power companies were called “light companies.” In late 1939, a group met to discuss an electric cooperative. By Feb. 3, 1940, the group drafted an application for incorporation. Three days later, the first official board of trustees met and set the following goal: “The aim of Black River Electric Co-op Inc. is to make electric energy available to its members at the lowest cost consistent with sound economy and good management,” according to information provided by the cooperative. That represents the start of the cooperative, and throughout 2015, the co-

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Black River Electric Cooperative employees work on connecting a Pocalla Substation in 1973. operative has been celebrating its anniversary. Boundary lines were drawn between investor-owned and cooperative, nonprofit-owned electrical companies. Charlie Allen, chief executive officer of Black River Electric, said the cooperative works as a nonprofit that charges members about the same rate as investorowned electric companies. They both buy electricity from statewide sources, including Santee Cooper. Coal, nuclear and ALLEN dams generate the most electricity in the state. Allen points out that when the cooperative started, today’s world of appliances, heating and air-conditioning systems, water heaters and entertainment systems didn’t exist. And that doesn’t take in the large industrial complexes that require higher electrical loads. Because of those early set boundary lines some areas of the four-county area that Black River Electric serves may offer service on one block while Duke Energy serves the next one. Allen said the cooperative provides the most power to Sumter School Dis-

trict, the U.S. Army side of Shaw Air Force Base and two Caterpillar plants in Black River Airport Industrial Park. For-profit, investor-owned companies are publicly traded entities, and investors pay dividends that can make — or lose — money off the price of the stock and dividends. Meanwhile, nonprofit cooperatives return revenue to members based on the amount of kilowatt hours and members use during a year. The cooperative pays the return, called “capital credits,” on a 15-year, rotating basis. So, only members who were provided power in the year 2000 received capital credits this year. The capital credit in 2015, paid in March, totaled $3.2 million. Allen said the company budgets for anticipated growth or loss of business taking in such factors as new housing developments and anticipated new business in its coverage area. He said the area has steadily been generating a 3 percent growth. During the flood of early October, more than 11,000 members lost Black River power between Friday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 4. While most members regained power by Monday, Oct. 5, some were without power longer be-

BLACK RIVER ELECTRIC COOP BY THE NUMBERS 1,200 — Number of members with the cooperative started in 1940. 25,000 — Number of members the cooperative has today. 400 — number of miles of electrical lines the cooperative had in 1940. 4,000 — number of miles of electrical lines the cooperative has today. $30 — cost of 1,400 kilowatt hours of power cost at the cooperative in 1940. $507 — cost of that $30 if inflation is figured in at today’s rate. $160 — what the actual cost of 1,400 kilowatt hours of power is today. Information supplied by Black River Electric Co-op

cause some roads and bridges were washed away and those repairing the lines couldn’t access some properties. That’s a significant improvement from the early days when customers simply mailed a postcard to the company to notify the cooperative that the customer had lost service — not quite as worried about losing the service for days.

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Traditional hunts start with Thanksgiving

sat in my ground blind the other afternoon watching a squirrel make an idiot of himself and wondered, “Is it squirrel season yet?” Hey, I didn’t have a clue and did not want to shoot something illegally; I passed on taking the shot and just put up with all of the racket he was making. I seem to do this every year, at least until this time of the year. As of Thanksgiving Day, it’s on! If you want to hunt it, it’s in season. Traditionally, Thanksgiving is the time to hunt; remember the very first Thanksgiving. They didn’t run to the “Pig” or the Food Lion to pick up a turkey; they went out and harvested their own meal from the forest with the help of their Native American friends. Throughout the course of our history, fathers and sons have ventured out on that day to hunt together. More recently, a lot of fathers are being accompanied by their daughters, which is fantastic. Hunting on Thanksgiving is a tradition as old as America. According to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the second segment of dove season came back in last Saturday, Nov. 14, and will run through the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. I’ve always liked the second and third seasons, largely because of the cooler tempera-

tures and because a lot of the birds taken are migratory and are somewhat larger than first-season birds. It’s a time when even an older dog can accompany the hunter without Earle fears of getting overWoodward heated. AFIELD & There aren’t always as many birds, but if AFLOAT you find a concentration, the shooting can be just as good as first day, first-season hunts. When I was a young lad, the first segment of the duck season always started on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and ended at sundown on the Sunday after; we would camp out in the boat from the previous Sunday until opening morning just to be sure we had our favorite spot to hunt. OK, we had a lot of ducks back then, but there are still opportunities to take a limit of three wood ducks from the swamp and possibly a mallard from one of the many compounds around the lake that have “stocked” mallards. Once a mallard hits the swamp or lake, I’m not going to inspect him to be sure he’s a migratory bird and not a “tame duck.” I’m just

going to blast him and stick him in the bottom of the boat. Besides, once a duck has been shot at a few times, he’s no longer a tame duck. This year, the season opened on Saturday, Nov. 21, and ends at sundown on the 28th. The second season opens on Dec. 12 and ends on Jan. 31. One of the most traditional of all hunts is the Thanksgiving Day quail hunt. For years, that was the day the bobwhite quail, Colinus virginianus, season began and hunters would come out of the woodwork to hunt “Gentleman Bob.” This year the season begins on Nov. 24 and runs through March 1. Oh, the wonderful hunts that Henry Barnett and I used to have for bobwhite. His dad had some great birddogs when Henry and I were teens and once we were able to drive, we were allowed to take the dogs to the farm and work the field edges and ditch banks. We picked up our fair share of quail and a bonus rabbit on occasion. Later in life we walked the same places with our retrievers; they did a pretty good job of finding birds for us as well, and they’d go get what we shot. The quail population is not what it once was because of a variety of factors, but where you can find them, it’s a great hunt and social event all rolled into one. Speaking of that “bonus rabbit,”

Keeping bees helps gardeners understand plants better BY DEAN FOSDICK The Associated Press Want to become a better gardener? Then learn something about beekeeping. Become a matchmaker who ensures that flowering plants and honeybees enjoy a beneficial relationship. Keeping bees increases one’s interest in botany, says Jim Tunnell, a master beekeeper and owner of Beez Neez Apiary Supply in Snohomish, Washington. “I can’t help but look at the world more from the bees’ perspective,” he said. “Whenever I see them show an interest in a particular plant, I have to know what it is and whether it is a nectar source or a pollen source or both.” Bees gather pollen, nectar and water to make honey, reproduce and survive. Pollen is used primarily to feed new generations of brood. Water cools the hives and dilutes the honey on which the bees feed. The sugary nectar is stockpiled for overwintering when flowering plants are dormant.

Pollen and nectar-rich plants, meanwhile, need the kind of cross-pollination provided by bees and other insects. “Bees tend to confine their attention to one flower species during a single foraging trip, but they move from plant to plant, favoring cross-pollination,” a Missouri Botanical Garden fact sheet says. “Cross-pollination results in greater genetic variation, which can mean stronger, more vigorous plants.” Honeybees seem partial to white, blue, yellow and violet flowers. Flowers with saucershaped blooms, like dahlias, cosmos, coneflowers and sunflowers are more open than tube-shaped types, making pollen and syrup easier to collect. Provide flowering plants and the pollinators will come. But it takes more than several suburban yards to support a honeybee colony. “A hive’s foraging area extends several miles in every direction,” Tunnell said. “If you define ‘surrounded by pollinator-friendly

perennials’ as a yard filled with such plants, that is woefully inadequate for a single beehive.” Rather than emphasizing planting in quantity then, plant for availability. Practice succession planting with species that bloom from early spring through late autumn. Food supplies for pollinators are particularly scarce early and late in the year. “This is critically important,” said Mace Vaughan, a spokesman for The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation in Portland, Oregon. “We know that honeybee hives that bring in a diversity of pollens are healthier and better able to cope with diseases, pests and even pesticide exposure. “Also, bees are active yearround,” he said. “There are times when the natural supply of nectar or pollen is low during the year. By working to have blooms available consistently throughout the growing season, honeybee hives are better able to thrive.”

there is very little that I enjoy more than chasing rabbits behind a brace of beagles. The dogs seem to be having so much fun and the fellowship is so great, what’s not to love? Besides, of all the game that I bring home, I think I prefer rabbit smothered in gravy and onions above all the others. Rabbit season opens the 24th as well. Like most youngsters, I enjoyed pursuing squirrels as much as anything else, and once the season opened, I’d beg my dad to take me to the woods and turn me loose. I so enjoyed walking through the hickory forest of my uncle’s farm as the leaves turned to bright golden and dropped to the ground. Squirrel season actually started on Oct. 1st, but I normally don’t spend much time hunting them until after deer season. By delaying, I can stay out of the deer woods during the season, I can scout trails and stuff after the season and use it as an excuse to get out of the house during those times when not much else is available to me. So, cutting to the chase, if you want to hunt, now is the time to do it. You’re off for the holidays and pretty much everything is in season, so the question that would beg to be asked is why are you reading this and not out chasing something?

Nine-point buck

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G.P Goff of Sumter displays the 202-pound deer he killed in October. The buck had nine points and a 23 ½-inch spread.

FISHING REPORTS Santee Cooper System Striped bass: Good. Linwood Thornhill reports that anglers are having great success catching fish, and were it not for the low keeper ratio this would be a “very good” bite. Particularly on Lake Moultrie striped bass are schooling from 3 p.m. until dark and anglers are following the birds to locate them and then casting bucktails and spoons. The hatchery area has been good. Fish are generally over 25-50 feet of water and some anglers are drift-fishing live bait to catch them. Crappie: Fair to good. Captain Steve English reports that before the flooding he was catching 50-70 crappie per trip in the upper lake, but the influx of freshwater has turned the bite off so much that he is having difficulty even getting a bite up there. Lake Wateree Catfish: Good. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that at this time of year he likes to start out anchoring early - wind permitting - by fan-casting multiple baits near the river channel drop from about 10-12 feet on out to 20-25 feet of water. He finds this is a good way to pick up a good fish, particularly mid-lake around June Creek. One the sun comes up and some wind develops he will usually switch to drifting the lower 2/3 of the lake from Dutchmans all the way to Colonel Creek. There are plenty of fish in this range and on recent trips he has found the 20-30 foot range to most productive. Right now the good fish seem to be a little bit deeper. As on Wylie the fish will be scattered out, and his boat may drift 75 or 100 yards without a bite then get a double. White perch will work but gizzard shad are hard to beat for the next several months. Lake Greenwood Catfish: Good. Captain Chris Simpson

(864-992-2352) reports that now that the lake is calming down after the flood the bite is improving. Drifting with herring and gizzard shad is working pretty well, with most fish in the 10-25 foot range. Main lake points and humps are the best areas to target right now, and it’s worth checking feeder creeks. Some days the fish will be traveling in and out of those and at those times they are feeding and readily caught. Lake Monticello Bass: Good. Tournament angler Andy Wicker reports that this is an exciting time for bass fishing on Lake Monticello. Much of the year, Lake Monticello bass fishing revolves around a deep bite, but for the next month or so Andy says this is a strong period for shallow water fishing on the lake. Early in the morning he likes to throw a Zara Spook off points, and he reports that most days this bite lasts for a couple of hours - although on cloudy days it can last all day. That is not to say that fish cannot be caught deep, and after the early morning fishing deep is still the primary pattern on Lake Monticello. Andy says that fish can also be caught deep first thing, although his preference is to pursue the shallower fish early. 30-40 feet of water is a good depth range, and the primary pattern is to fish off long tapering points. There will also be some fish found around humps. Both Alabama rigs and jigging spoons are good lures, although particularly on the spoon anglers need to be prepared to weed through large numbers of white perch - which Lake Monticello is full of. Lake Murray White perch: Very good. Lake World reports that the most dependable bite continues to be the white perch bite, and anglers are catching fish in the very broad range of 5-60 feet of water. The

prime depth range has been 20-30 feet, however, with fish schooled up near the bottom in those depths. Jigging spoons fished vertically are tough to beat once you locate the fish. Catfish: Fair to good. Captain Chris Simpson reports that the most productive pattern is still to anchor on humps and points and fan-cast stinkbaits, shrimp and herring for channel catfish. Space your baits on ledges that range from 5-30 feet. Once the lake clears some and water temperatures begin to drop the baitfish should move deeper, which should cause the catfish to move deeper as well and improve the drift bite. Lake Russell Striper: Fair to good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that this is a transitional period for striper, and not a lot of people are targeting them right now. Fish have been on the lower end, where some should still be, but they are making their way towards the mid-lake where they will be very soon. The key to fishing for striper right now is to pull planer boards and free-lined herring in the creeks, as opposed to the main channel, and cover a lot of water. Catfish: Fair. Guide Jerry Kotal reports that he has not done a ton of catfishing recently. However, the fish that he has caught have been in 20-25 feet of water on the edge of the creek channel. A variety of fresh cut baits will work. Lake Thurmond Crappie: Fair to good. Captain William Sasser reports that with the water cooling a bit the crappie bite is improving. Not a lot of fish are being caught yet, but some good sized crappie are biting. The best bet is fishing in the backs of tributaries abound 15 feet down with minnows over tree tops/ brush in about 25 feet of water.

Lake Wylie Catfish: Good. It’s a great time to catch numbers of catfish as well as quality fish on Lake Wylie. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that over 6 or 7 recent trips his boat has been hammering the fish, and they have been catching 20-35 pound cats regularly. He rates the bite at “very good.” Drifting has been most effective because fish are fairly scattered but grouped up in little pods, and when anglers come across them there is often more than one fish caught. Both the creeks and the main channel have been producing, with the fish holding in 25-40 feet of water on deep water ledges. In the creeks Rodger’s boat is catching about a 50/50 mix of blues and channels, with a lot of above average 4-6 pound channels and some fish pushing 7 pounds. In the main channel the percentage is more like 80/20 or even 90/10 blues to channels, and that number will only go up as temperatures drop. Lake Hartwell Catfish: Good. Guide Bill Plumley reports that the channel catfish bite continues to be strong, and the fish remain in the 15-40 foot range. They continue to feed well. Anglers can either drift or anchor, and dip bait (anchor fishing), night crawlers and cut herring are all working. At night flathead catfish can be caught on live perch and bream, but the bigger blue catfish are out in the deep timber and very difficult to target. A few small blues continue to show up while fishing for channels. Crappie: Fair. Guide Bill Plumley reports that a few crappie continue to be caught over brush in the 25 foot range, but angling activity is still light. If anglers can find the right brush water temperatures are getting right where anglers should be able to load the boat using either jigs or minnows.

Lake Keowee Bass: Good. Guide Brad Fowler of Pendleton reports that fish are feeding heavily and there is significant schooling activity going on all over the lake, both over shallow water and over deep water. Anglers can certainly throw topwater lures to catch fish feeding on top, but they may have better luck fishing baits that run just under the surface. Jerkbaits and flukes are both good choices. In addition to schooling fish, right now the deeper bite is getting much better. Fish are starting to group up well and move into some of their cooler weather haunts, and drop-shotting around structure in 20-60 feet of water is working well. Shakey head worms, Carolina rigs and jigging spoons will also catch fish. Lake Jocassee Trout: Guide Sam Jones reports that Lake Jocassee trout are still surprisingly deep for this late in the year, and on recent trips he has been catching fish in 100+ (110, 115) feet of water. Main lake surface water temperatures are still in the 71 degree range and Jocassee trout fishermen are looking for 65, so they are having to fish very deep. Fish should start to come up anytime now but the temperatures will have to drop - a couple of weeks ago they caught some as shallow as 85 feet, but everything since has been deeper. Right now Sam is concentrating his efforts on the dam and rock quarry areas out in the big water, and he is having the most success trolling large minnows on downriggers. Every now and then they will pick up a fish on a spoon, but right now the catch ratio is about 4:1 in favor of minnows over spoons. In addition to some nice rainbow trout they are also picking up some spotted and even smallmouth bass in the super deep water.

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Loving canine companions that have been saved from neglect, abuse or possible euthanasia really do have a reason to be grateful as Thanksgiving brings the return of “The All-Star Dog Rescue Celebration,” airing Thursday at 8 p.m. on FOX.

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