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Board to choose consultant Trustees hope to make selection before Monday’s meeting BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com The Sumter School District Board of Trustees interviewed two outside school finance consultants Thursday night at its special called meeting in response to a debt crisis and said it planned to make a selection before Monday’s regularly scheduled board meeting. Both candidates were interviewed during a 3½-hour executive session at the district office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road. The board revealed Wednesday its direction to secure an outside consultant for the remainder of this fiscal year to help the district’s finance department analyze cash flow and monitor spending. The two candidates for the position are Scott Allen of School Support Inc., and Robert “Bob” Davis of Robert E. Davis LLC Consulting Services. The action comes after the release last month of the 2015-16 audit report, which showed the district had gone over budget by $6.2 million in the fiscal year ending June 30. The audit report also revealed the district had $106,449 in its general fund at the end of the fiscal year — a critically low level, according to auditor Robin Poston. Additionally, in its execu-
In an effort to include the final results of the NCAA National Championship football game between Clemson University and the University of Alabama, The Sumter Item will delay its production schedule for Tuesday’s edition and subscribers will likely get their newspapers later than usual on Tuesday. If Clemson wins the game, the edition will surely be a collector’s Item.
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freezing temperatures could create the potential of black ice from any residual moisture on bridges and overpasses,” he said. Black ice, sometimes referred to as clear ice, is a thin coating of ice often found on roadways during below freezing temperatures. The ice itself is not black, but visually transparent, allowing the often black road below to be seen through it. Miller said drivers should use extra caution when traveling during below freezing temperatures. Today is supposed to be filled with sunny skies, with temperatures in the 30s, he said. Monday temperatures are supposed to increase to above 40 degrees, before going down again to the 20s Monday night. Sumter County Emergency Management Director Erik Hayes said
The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce annual retreat shifts this year to begin developing a three- to five-year strategic plan based on seven divisions of the Chamber, the CEO and President of the Chamber said Friday. Chamber CEO and President Chris Hardy said those seven divisions include small business development, education and workforce development, military relations, government relations, membership developHARDY ment, existing industry and leadership development. Hardy said the annual retreat, scheduled for Feb. 17 to 19 in Wilmington, North Carolina, will focus on the first four divisions with military and government relations combined. Participants will choose between two of three subject areas for breakout sessions facilitated by University of North Carolina-Wilmington staff. By delving into the details of each division, not only at the retreat but throughout the year, Hardy said he wants to engage members into determining the emphasis of the Chamber by identifying current resources and the sustainability of those resources while gathering an understanding of needs in each area. Hardy emphasized the importance of participating in the workshop, which he said gives every Chamber member a voice in the future of the organization. While most of the workshop focuses on the future, Sunday will continue to focus on updates from Shaw Air Force Base, the city, county and the economic development board.
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Mayewood Middle School, with 155 students, is one of three schools in the district identified as possible candidates for consolidation to help save money in the school district. tive session Thursday night, the board heard from Poston on her midyear budget review and cash flow analysis and from Superintendent Frank Baker on his emergency financial plan for the
The Sumter Item asked Sumter attorney Jack Barnes to give us a daily account of his experience of the National Championship game on Monday. Jack’s son, James Barnes, is a sophomore backup quarterback at Clemson. He was the quarterback for Sumter High School for three years and led the Gamecocks to the state runner-up in class 4A. The Item will have each column online between today and Wednesday and it will also publish in the print edition.
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district for the remainder of the fiscal year. Sumter School Board attorney William “Bick” Halligan was present for all of Thursday’s proceedings, providing legal advice to the board.
After the closed meeting, the board did not reveal Baker’s plan or current cash flow details. Halligan did provide an
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but no accumulation BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties experienced a winter wonderland for about two hours on Saturday. The snow flurries melted before they could hit the ground, however. Unlike the upstate, which received more than 5 inches of snow in some areas, the tri-county region remained unscathed, said Dan Miller, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Columbia. Temperatures throughout the area stayed steady at about 32 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, Miller said. The only other concern was the below freezing temperatures that were supposed to take place Saturday night, he said. Temperatures were expected to drop down to as low as 10 degrees. “With rains the night before, the
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Man arrested for alleged sexual assault Sumter Police Department arrested a 29-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 10. According to a news release from Sumter Police Department, officers were notified in September by a school social worker that a child under 10 years old had been sexually assaulted on multiple occasions by a suspect identified as David Kennedy, 434 Robney Drive. An incident report stated that Kennedy went into the girl’s room at night. The child and a younger sister were placed into emergency protective custody. After an investigation, Kennedy was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, third degree. He was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center and was later released after posting a $7,500 surety bond.
Clarendon 1 school board to swear in 2 Clarendon School District 1 Board of Trustees will swear in two new board members who were elected in November on Monday at 6 p.m. at the district office, 12 South Church Street, Summerton. The board members are Joe Dingle and John Bonaparte. Bonaparte previously served on the Clarendon 1 school board for 12 years, before taking a two-year break for professional reasons. The board will also elect a chairman and other officers during Monday’s meeting. About half of Clarendon 1 board members, representing the Summerton area, are elected, while others are appointed.
Board of Zoning Appeals to meet Sumter City-County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Sumter City Council Chambers, Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., to consider a variance request to reduce the required 5-foot yard setback to 3 feet in order to construct a detached garage on a lot in the 820 block of Breezybay Lane.
Pinewood Town Council meets Tuesday The Pinewood Town Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the town hall at 16 E. Clark St., Pinewood. Agenda items include information about a community center and the opening of bids for lift stations. The council will discuss holding a workshop to review mobile home ordinances, hear a report from Zoning Administrator Tommie Moore and hear a report from Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Learning about careers at job fair Sumter Career/Technology Center hosts area’s future workforce BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com About 280 local high school students learned about careers in local companies and emergency services at Sumter Career/Technology Center on Friday. Representatives from eight companies, all with locations in Sumter, spoke on the available jobs and skills students needed to obtain the jobs. The students were juniors and seniors from Sumter High School, Lakewood High School and Crestwood High School, all of whom are enrolled in classes at the career/technology center. “We wanted to give students the opportunity to see the industries that are here locally and learn about the products they make,” said Walter Robertson III, guidance counselor at the center, who organized the event. “We also wanted the industries to meet the talent we have here at the career and technology center.” Erika Williams, Sumter Economic Development Board communications and strategic initiatives manager, spoke with students about developing their skill sets, obtaining employment in local industries as well as the purpose of the development board. “Our goal is to create a workforce pipeline so that once companies come here we have a ready and qualified workforce that will be able to fill the positions,” Williams said. “The seed is planted right here at the career and technology center.” Logan Burrows, human resources development manager for Continental Tire, said the relationship with the career/technology center has been beneficial for both parties. The company has a production/apprenticeship program in which it hires high school students for part-time employment. Last year, Continental Tire hired six high school students from the career/ technology center for the production/ apprenticeship program. The students were offered full-time employment at
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Sumter High School health sciences teacher Linda Campbell, left, looks on as Donita Lombie and Shenikwa Harvin think about what year the Sumter Economic Development organization was founded. The job fair booth was hosted by The Link and Lombie won a free T-shirt for answering the question correctly. Erika Williams, in the middle, was asking the questions for The Link. the completion of the apprenticeship, and several of them were hired, he said. Selena Ruth Simon, fire prevention specialist for Sumter Fire Department, spoke about the careers the department offers and the job duties of a firefighter. “It’s a great career to be in,” Simon said. “I think women may be initially discouraged from going into the field, but they can do the job as well as the men. A lot of it is about skill.” Brandon Griffin, a Sumter High School junior, said the “industry/career emphasis day” provided him with
valuable information. “They told us exactly what we need to do once we graduate high school,” he said. Christopher Simon, a Crestwood High School junior, said he was thankful to receive the explanations of the different career fields and job advice. “The more education you have, the better chances you have of receiving a job,” he said. “Besides the education and technical skills we’re taught here, we also learn interpersonal skills, which are very important in gaining and keeping employment.”
Area woman charged with 14 counts of forgery FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter Police Department arrested a woman wanted on multiple charges after cashing fake payroll checks at local businesses. On Thursday, police officers, assisted by Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and South Carolina Law Enforcement Divi-
sion, located and arrested 44-yearold Susie Loretta Oaks-Thomas, of 146 Plowden Mill Road, states a OAKS-THOMAS news release from the police department. Oaks-Thomas is charged with 14 counts of forgery of
an amount less than $10,000 related to checks that she cashed and checks that she provided to others. She was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, where she remains pending a $140,000 bond, according to the detention center. Oaks-Thomas is a suspect in counterfeit check activi-
ties throughout South Carolina, the release states. In addition to charges issued by Sumter Police Department, 10 other law enforcement agencies are expected to serve Oaks-Thomas with arrest warrants related to cashing counterfeit checks. An investigation is continuing.
Violence prevention topic at One Sumter Community meeting BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com The One Sumter Community group will host its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., where the Rev. James Blassingame is the pastor. One Sumter Community chairman, the Rev. Joshua Dupree Jr., commented on the goal of the group: “The question is always being asked, ‘What is it that the One Sumter Community group intends to accomplish?’ ... We started with the slogan ‘Stop the
Violence.’ Violence in any form affects all people regardless of race, color or creed. We may not be able to stop the violence; however, we can inform the community by coming together and sharing with the community our concerns about the different forms of violence that affects all of Sumter.” He added that while there are “beautiful things going on in Sumter,” there are also some “ugly” things. “The violence that’s going on cannot be overlooked by the citizens of Sumter,” Dupree said. “So, we believe that coming together as One Community
and being well informed about the violence in our communities might help us understand our ‘oneness’ as a people.” Today’s meeting will feature a presentation by Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands on the topics “youth violence prevention” and “child sexual abuse prevention.” The public is invited to attend today’s meeting and subsequent ones, which take place at 6:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month at Mt. Zion church. For more information, call Dupree at (803) 795-3600.
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DAMAGED PROPERTY A blue and gray 1996 Honda Civic sustained approximately $1,000 in damage; a white 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour sustained approximately $2,500 in damage; and a black 2013 Toyota 4Runner sustained approximately $2,500 in damage when the three vehicles were vandalized while parked at a residence in the 2200 block of Kolb Road about 1 p.m. on Thursday.
The fire was under control by about 4:20 p.m., he said. Duggan said the the structure was completely destroyed inside. An estimated cost of damage was not available as of Friday afternoon. After a preliminary investigation, Duggan said it appeared that the fire was electrical in origin, corresponding with the residents’ statements.
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STOLEN PROPERTY A black 43-inch Samsung flat-screen TV valued at $500 was reportedly stolen from a residence in the 1100 block of Furman Drive about 7 p.m. on Wednesday. A black Emerson TV, valued at $1,200; a black DVD player, unknown brand, valued at $150; a gold watch, unknown brand, valued at $300; a gold necklace, unknown brand, valued at $300; a black and brown shotgun, unknown make and model, valued at $2,000; and a black 9mm Ruger pis-
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could be seen from outside, and the structure was fully involved, he said. Also, a live power line hanging next to the residence was damaged by the fire and had fallen to the ground, Duggan said. Duke Energy was called to shut off the power, he said. Duggan said a hole was cut into the roof of the residence to release some of the smoke and reduce the heat while firefighters were inside.
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First, we aren’t having to fly anywhere this year. In fact, we are going full out Griswolds and driving to Tampa with the whole family in an XL SUV. That is what the rental company calls it. My son James, who plays for Clemson, is leaving today with the team. My wife, my other two sons, the three girlfriends, and I will be loading up the XL SUV and heading out from Sumter before dawn Saturday. We have to beat the traffic, beat the snow and get there ready to cheer that cadence: C-L-E-MS-O-N! I don’t know why I am the only one in the group who thinks seven adults in an XL SUV for sevenish hours sounds fun. Our hotel is pet friendly, but I couldn’t convince anyone to
A family of seven is seeking assistance with American Red Cross after losing its home in a fire on Friday afternoon. Sumter Fire Department Battalion Chief Joey Duggan said three adults and four children lived in the house and were at home when the fire started. Everyone made it out and no injuries were reported, he said. Adults in the house told firefighters they heard popping and arcing sounds inside one of the walls before seeing flames, he said. Duggan said the call came in about 3:44 p.m. and firefighters arrived on scene at 3:49 p.m. to see heavy fire coming out of the approximately 1,800-square-foot house. Stadium Road, Headquarters, Manning Road and Alice Drive fire stations responded to the blaze with about 25 firefighters, he said. Shortly after arriving, the fire broke through and
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let me bring my dog, appropriately named “Tiger.” I did try. Second, coming off Clemson a decisive Player Parent win against Columnist the Ohio State BuckJACK BARNES eyes (sorry, my good Sumter Buckeye friends) last week has Clemson primed and ready to go. Throw in the lackluster performance of the Tide in Atlanta and the SabanKiffin drama that followed, and I feel good! We are headed to Tampa knowing that we belong there. No first time (in a long time) jitters this year. Our boys are true believers. I believe in my heart that this is our year. I feel it in my bones, too. Third, I am now a veteran of the Natty. I can’t wait to once again enjoy the sights and sounds. Phoenix pulled out all the stops last year, and Tampa will do the same, I’m sure. Having a player on the team adds some extra perks, most importantly being around the great family members of the players. It doesn’t take long to realize that the boys on the team come from families that love and support them and have instilled a sense of dedication and passion that has the Tigers where they are today. It helps foster that family feeling that Clemson coach Dabo Sweeney stresses, too. I am thankful my son has gotten to participate in a winning program, has been exposed to and taught by such decent people as the coaching staff at Clemson, and that he has experienced the true sense of family that is Clemson. 1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4-C-L-E-M-S-ON-T-I-G-E-R-S! Fight Tigers! Fight Tigers! Fight! Fight! Fight! See you in Tampa.
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Editor’s note: The Sumter Item has asked Sumter attorney Jack Barnes to give us a daily account of his experience of the National Championship game on Monday. Jack’s son, James Barnes, is a sophomore backup quarterback at Clemson. He was the quarterback for Sumter High School for three years and led the Gamecocks to the state runner-up in class 4A. The Item will have each column online between today and Wednesday and it will also publish in the print edition. This column previously ran in our Saturday newsletter.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Thomas David Secor Jr., wanted in connection with the shooting death of Thomas Cockerill on Wednesday night, surrendered to authorities at Sumter County Sheriff’s Office shortly after 9 a.m. on Friday. He was accompanied by his attorney, Shaun Kent. According to information released by the sheriff’s office, the incident started when Secor, 35, and Cockerill, 42, allegedly had an argument while in the 4000 block of Briar Branch Road about 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. Details of the argument are not known. Cockerill was shot during the altercation and was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses identified Secor, who allegedly fled from the area before officers arrived, as the shooter, states a release from the sheriff’s office. Secor is charged with murder and was interviewed by investigators Friday morning. On Friday afternoon at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Cen-
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Attorney Shaun Kent, left, walks with Thomas Secor into Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on Friday morning. After the bond hearing was scheduled, Thomas Cockerill’s brother, Eddie Cockerill, said his brother and Secor had known each other all of their lives. “But friends don’t kill each other,” he said. He said he has full confidence in the sheriff’s office’s investigators who have worked diligently since his brother’s death.
ter, Magistrate Judge Fred Gordon scheduled a bond hearing for Secor at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 10 at Sumter County Judicial Center. He said a circuit court judge will need to set bond for Secor because of the severity of the charges against him. Gordon also ordered that no one from the Secor and Cockerill families have any contact.
Covington Theological Seminary is now located in Sumter, SC. Classes are being held on Monday and Thursday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Sumter First Baptist Church 107 E. Liberty Street. Registration is Monday, January 16th at 6:00 p.m. Classes begin on Monday, January 30th.
Three suspects are wanted for questioning by the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office in their alleged involvement in an attempted murder in Turbeville in December. The suspects are Cedric Devon Burgess, 26, Jimmy Singleton, 30, and Aaron Goodman, 33. The men were allegedly three of a group of suspects, armed with firearms, who forced their way into a trailer located at the 1000 block of Sloane Street in Turbeville, according to sheriff’s office Capt. Danny Graham. The victim in the house was able to run out of the residence, and the suspects began firing at him while he was running through the
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NOTICE OF FILING AND ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on March 14, 2017 a nonpartisan election will be held in School District No. 3, Clarendon County, South Carolina. The purpose of this election is to elect two trustees for School District No. 3. The seats to be filled are Seat 1 and Seat 5. FILING WILL OPEN AT NOON ON JANUARY 10, 2017 AND CLOSE AT NOON ON JANUARY 24, 2017. THERE IS NO FEE FOR FILING. CANDIDATES SHOULD FILE AT THE CLARENDON COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS OFFICE, 411 SUNSET DRIVE, MANNING, SOUTH CAROLINA. The polls shall open at 7:00 a.m. in the forenoon and shall close at 7:00 p.m. in the afternoon on the day of the election and shall be held open during these hours without intermission or adjournment. If a runoff is necessary, it will be held on March 28, 2017.
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Carole Carberry’s mellow watercolor titled “Golden Moment” exudes an air of peacefulness. Several more of her paintings can be seen beginning Thursday in the Sumter Artists Guild Winners Show.
Popular exhibitions open at Sumter gallery S.C. Watermedia Society, local guild winners on view BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com
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Annual South Carolina Watermedia Society Traveling Exhibit. The exhibit will share space at the Sumter County Gallery of Art with the Sumter Artists' Guild Winners exhibition, an annual favorite of the community. Both shows open on Thursday with a 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. reception at the gallery, 200 Hasell St.
The SCWS exhibition was juried by Montreal artist Marc Taro Holmes, who selected 75 paintings from 183 entries for the show, with the top 30 included in the traveling show, which is now at the Marion County Museum. Denise Greer and Suzy Czerwinski were both juried into the traveling show, Greer for her "The Inlet" and Czerwinski for "Redhead's Plight." They are expected to be present at Thursday's opening. This year’s Winner of the Best of Show award is “The Hands of a Fisherman” by Lynda English. Karen Watson, director of the Sumter County Gallery of Art, described The South Carolina Watermedia Society show as "one of the most popular shows the gallery presents each year; it has been presented by the gallery for over 30 years. This show has a wonderful selection of diverse work by artists, with a little something for everybody. The variety of imagery and subject matter is stunning; from mixed media abstract works to more traditional representational work including landscapes, figural and still life compositions. The South Carolina Watermedia Society Show showcases the incredible talent of South Carolina artists.” Watson is also impressed by the talent of the Sumter Artists Guild winners. She especially noted the continuing growth of the guild under new president Michael Duffy "and a core of longtime, hardworking guild members — Laura Cardello, Carole Carberry, Amanda Cox and Vicki Hagner. She said the guild show was especially strong and comprised a "broad range of styles and media, with an emphasis on abstraction," although the winning works were figurative art. "Accomplished watercolorist Genevieve Rath’s breathtaking painting of her grandson, 'Night Swim Buddies,'
Lynda English took Best in Show in the S.C. Watermedia Society Show, which opens along with the Sumter Artists Guild Winners Show at the Sumter County Gallery of Art Thursday night.
Denise Greer’s “The Inlet” was a top 30 winner in the S.C. Watermedia Show and is now traveling the state for exhibitions in several counties.
Suzy Czerwinski’s “Redhead’s Plight” was juried into the top 30 of 183 entries in the S.C. Watermedia Society show. It can be seen at the Sumter County Gallery of Art beginning with an opening reception Thursday and closing Feb. 9. won first place, Carole Carberry won second place with her serene and mysterious 'Golden Moment,' and Thomas Alexander Blackmon's detailed pyrography (wood burning) 'Livery Stable Courtyard,' won third place," Watson said. Honorable Mention winners comprise Sumter Gallery art education director Amanda Cox for “Floral Study II,” first time entrant Taylor Mitchum for “Meaningful Colors" and Sylvia Pickell for “Scherenschnitte.” The winner of the 2016 Sumter Artists’ Guild Show People’s Choice Award was Connie Brennan for her intricate “Tattered Angel.” Watson emphasized the im-
Genevieve Rath’s watercolor, “Night Swim Buddies,” a portrait of her grandson, took first place in the Sumter Artists Guild show in June 2016. As a winner, she will exhibit several more works in the Sumter Artists Guild Winners Show, opening Thursday.
RECEPTION FOR SUMTER ARTISTS GUILD AND S.C. WATERMEDIA SOCIETY TRAVELING SHOWS WHERE: Sumter County Gallery of Art, 200 Hasell St., in the Sumter County Cultural Center WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday COST: Free
portance of the community's support of the gallery. "This show would not be possible without our community partners, NBSC - a divi-
sion of Synovus Bank; Creech Roddey Watson Insurance; and the Sumter Artists Guild, which has done the wonderful reception over the
past several years," she said. In addition, flowers for the reception are courtesy of the Poinsett Garden Club and the Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter. Sumter County Gallery of Art, 200 Hasell St. in the Sumter County Cultural Center will open both the Sumter Artists Guild and S.C. Watermedia Society Traveling shows with a 5:30-to-7:30 p.m. reception Thursday. Admission is free.
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EDUCATION NEWS Sumter School District SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH OBSERVED The South Carolina School Boards Association sponsors School Board Recognition Month annually during January. More than 600 locally elected and appointed school board members throughout the state will be recognized by schools and communities for their service and dedication to public education. Sumter School District will honor its board members this month as well. School Board Recognition Month reflects the combined commitment of school boards to represent the voice of those they are elected to serve and to ensure the success of the schools and students. This year's theme, “School Boards Stand Up 4 SC Public Schools,” recognizes the roles that school boards play in the promotion and advocacy of public education. The board of trustees for Sumter School District consists of chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney, representing Area 5; vice chairwoman Karen Michalik, representing Area 2; clerk of the board Barbara Jackson, representing Area 7; Linda Alston, representing Area 1; Lucille McQuilla, representing Area 3; John B. Hilton Jr., representing Area 4; and the Rev. Ralph W. Canty Sr., representing Area 6. Ex-officio member Chief Master
Sgt. Cheryl Moye serves as Shaw Air Force Base representative. Board meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The first monthly meeting is held at one of the schools, except when otherwise specified. The second monthly meeting is a workshop meeting. The workshop meetings are held at the District Office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, unless otherwise specified. Board meetings are open to the public. Each board member has been adopted by a school for a special program or lunch this month. The board members and their adoptive schools are Alston, Manchester Elementary School; Canty, F.J. Delaine Elementary School; Hilton, Rafting Creek Elementary School; Jackson, Kingsbury Elementary School; McGhaney, Alice Drive Middle School; McQuilla, Millwood Elementary School; Michalik, Chestnut Oaks Middle School; and Moye, Pocalla Springs Elementary School.
DEAR ABBY — I am at the end of my wits, and I need some answers. I am almost 13 and dread being a teenager beDear Abby cause I don't ABIGAIL want things VAN BUREN to be complicated. I used to have depression and felt suicidal, but I never told anybody. I eventually got over it and am now physically fine. But I'm not emotionally stable. Recently, I was told things I don't know how to react to. Among them was, "Wow, your voice is deep," and, "Your laugh sounds like a witch." Most of the time I'm a happygo-lucky person, but in the last few weeks I have been flickering from happy to sad and have no idea how I feel. It's almost like I don't know who I am anymore. I'm wondering, is this a mental disorder? Or am I simply being silly? Confused teen in the South
Furman Middle School's musical production of "Into the Woods" will be held at the Lakewood High School Performing Arts Center, 350 Old Manning Road, at 7 p.m. Jan. 19-20 and 3 p.m. on Jan. 21. Tickets are $11 for adults, $7 for students and $3 for children 5 and under and are available at the door. The cast consists of Furman Middle School chorus students and is under the direction of Linda Beck, choral di-
DEAR CONFUSED — I do not think you are being silly. However, I DO think you should have been discussing your feelings with your parents since the time you began feeling depressed to the point of feeling suicidal. Whether or not your mood swings are symptoms of something serious, I'm not qualified to say. But I hope you will show this letter to your parents and tell them you wrote it. If you do have some sort of mental disorder (which I doubt), the sooner you are properly diagnosed and treated, the better it will be for you.
DEAR ABBY — My wife and I attended a party hosted by a well-respected couple who love to entertain. They have a spotless, beautiful home and are the essence of what you would hope to find in party hosts. Upon our arrival, we were greeted at the door, but before we could step inside, the stench of cat urine overpowered us. It was overwhelming, and we have to assume that everyone else smelled it, too. My wife and I are torn about what to do. We have great respect for this couple. They are pillars of our community. I say, to save future embarrassment, that an anonymous, carefully written note alerting them to this odor should be sent to them, saying that a problem "may" exist and providing them the opportunity to resolve the smell. My wife says absolutely not. Your thoughts? Feline blues in the Midwest DEAR FELINE BLUES — If you lack the courage to sign your name, do not send the letter. It isn't unheard of that pet owners become so used to the odors in their homes that they no longer smell them. Either address the problem head on — politely, of course — or refuse further invitations and invite the couple out instead. 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. For everything you need to know about wedding planning, order "How to Have a Lovely Wedding." Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby, Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)
WEDDING / ENGAGEMENT POLICY Engagement and wedding announcements of local interest are published on Sundays. The deadline is noon on the preceding Monday. Call (803) 774-1264 for holiday deadlines. Engagement and wedding forms may be obtained at The Sumter Item or downloaded from www.theitem.com. Please type or print all information, paying particular attention to names. Do not print in all capital letters. Photographs must be vertical and of reproduction quality. To have your photo returned, provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Photos may also be e-mailed to brides@theitem.com. All photographs must be received by the Monday deadline. For additional information, call (803) 774-1264. ANNOUNCEMENT FEES: $95: Standard wedding announcement with photo $90: Standard wedding announcement without photo $75: Standard engagement announcement with photo $70: Standard engagement announcement without photo If you would like your announcement to include information that is not on The Sumter Item’s form, there will be an additional $50 charge.
rector at the school.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED The Sumter School District Board of Trustees will meet Monday night at Hillcrest Middle School, 4355 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, at 6 p.m. The board meetings are open to the public. Persons who want to address the board during public participation are asked to sign up at the school before the meeting.
END-OF-SEMESTER SCHEDULE Wednesday and Thursday were originally first-semester exam days for students at the high schools. Friday was originally a workday with no student attendance. Because of days missed during Hurricane Matthew, Friday is a makeup day, and Thursday and Friday are now exam days. The district will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday on Jan. 16. — Mary B. Sheridan
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GREENVILLE — Grace Hoffmann, a sophomore nursing major of Sumter, was among approximately 490 Bob Jones University students named to the fall 2016 president's list, which recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
BELMONT UNIVERSITY NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Victoria Smith of Sumter qualified for the fall
2016 dean's list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY CONWAY — A total of 719 students were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University's fall 2016 commencement, compared to 595 in 2015 and 590 in 2014. Two ceremonies were held in the HTC Center on campus, one on Dec. 16 and one on Dec. 17. Local candidates for graduation were: • Sumter — Bruce Dawson, bachelor of science in business administration in accounting; Jason Dozier, bachelor of science in information technology; Shauna Gilmer, bachelor of science in business administration in marketing; Tammy Hunn, master of education in learning and teaching; Quentin Major, bachelor of science in biology; Alexis Miller, bachelor of science in biology • Santee — Zuria Spencer, bachelor of science in business administration in management; and • Rembert — Brittany Stover, bachelor of science in public health
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Johnny McClain of Sumter was among some 2,270 students at University of Alabama who were awarded degrees during winter commencement on Dec. 10, 2016. McClain received a master's degree.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY DuBoses celebrate 60 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. William A. DuBose of Sumter celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 31, 2016. The couple's two children are William Allen DuBose Jr. of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Kevin Todd DuBose of Simpsonville. Mrs. DuBose is the former Cleo Annette Thompson of Alcolu.
Love of sewing patterns leads to a world-class collection BY JENNIFER MCDERMOTT The Associated Press SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — If a costume designer wanted to recreate a World War I era wraparound dress, a 1940s zoot suit or even a bodice from 1875, the sewing patterns are in Rhode Island. The University of Rhode Island has the largest known collection of sewing patterns in the world, according to the collection's curator, Joy Spanabel Emery, and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. About 50,000 are on paper and 62,000 are in an electronic database. They're at the university because of Emery's love of patterns. Emery donated her personal collection of patterns and periodicals to the university years ago and has painstakingly sorted through the donations sent there as word spread about the growing repository. Three more boxes full just arrived to be added to the overflowing filing cabinets. "This is much more than a hobby. It really is a passion," said Emery, a professor emerita of theater at URI. "I'm learning things every day about pattern companies and the different styles, and I enjoy creating something that's a legacy." As a costume designer, Emery began saving paper patterns in the 1980s because everyday clothes often aren't preserved over time. Notable pieces like military uniforms and wedding dresses tend to be saved. And, she worried electronic versions of the patterns could be lost as technology changed. The association for performing arts and entertainment professionals, USITT, honored Emery this year for documenting the clothing of American history. The 80-year-old Emery received a distinguished achievement award in costume design and technology, the only one given this year in that category. Costume designers can replicate period clothing, and the public can understand how middle-class Americans dressed over time because of Emery, said executive director David Grindle. "The archive is unique to her," he said. "No one else has done this kind of work." Emery finds the patterns from the 1930s the most interesting because they're elegant and inventive despite the fact they were designed during the Depression. She's also intrigued by the WWI dress, the "Hoover apron." Women wore it when Herbert Hoover promoted food conservation by encouraging Americans to grow vegetable gardens. The oldest patterns in the collection are
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Joy Spanabel Emery, professor emerita and curator of the University of Rhode Island’s commercial pattern archive, displays a donated sewing pattern in her office on campus in South Kingstown. URI has tens of thousands of sewing patterns, the largest known collection in the world according to the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. from 1847, including a peignoir and a baby cap. The database can be used to trace the evolution of clothing and reoccurrence of trends. Emery was inspired to collect patterns by her friend, Betty Williams, a theatrical costume maker in New York and pioneer in dressmaker pattern research. When Williams died 20 years ago, her 12,000 patterns, periodicals and research papers were donated to URI. The Butterick pattern company's archives are also at the university. Rhode Island has a strong history with the textile industry, fashion and theater. Emery wrote a history of the paper pattern industry that was published in 2014. She gets inquiries from all over the world from people doing clothing research. "It's very rewarding," she said. "I just love to see the collection growing to a point where we have enough for it to really be worthwhile for significant research."
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4 black suspects in beating of disabled man appear in court CHICAGO (AP) — Four black people accused of beating a mentally disabled white man and broadcasting the attack on Facebook appeared Friday in court, where a judge asked them, “Where was your sense of decency?” Prosecutors offered new details of the assault, explaining that one of the suspects demanded $300 from the victim’s mother, and that the beating started in a van and continued at a house. The suspects are accused of forcing the victim to drink toilet water and kiss the floor, stuffing a sock into his mouth, taping his mouth shut and binding his hands with a belt. Authorities say they also threatened him with a knife and taunted him with profanities against white people and Presidentelect Donald Trump. The 18-year-old victim, who is from a Chicago suburb, suffers from schizophrenia and attention-deficit disorder, authorities said. The suspects are all are charged with two hate crimes — one because the victim was disabled and one because of race. They are also accused of kidnapping and battery, among other offenses. The suspects were identified as Brittany Covington and Tesfaye Cooper, both of Chicago, and Jordan Hill, of suburban Carpentersville. All are 18. A fourth suspect was identified as Covington’s 24-year-old sister, Tanishia Covington, also of Chicago. Cook County Associate Judge Maria
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that killed trainer, has died ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tilikum the orca has died after more than two decades at SeaWorld Orlando, where he gained notoriety for killing a trainer in 2010 and was later profiled in a documentary that helped sway popular opinion against keeping killer whales in captivity. Sea World officials said Friday that Tilikum died but didn’t give a cause of death. In a statement, they said Tilikum had faced serious health issues including a persistent and complicated bacterial lung infection. He was estimated to be 36 years old. A necropsy will be performed. The 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau during a performance with Tilikum after a “Dine with Shamu” show shocked the public and changed the future of orcas at SeaWorld parks. Brancheau was interacting with Tilikum before a live audience at SeaWorld Orlando when he pulled her from a platform by her arm and held her underwater. An autopsy report said Brancheau drowned but also suffered severe trauma, including multiple fractures. SeaWorld Entertainment officials announced in March 2016 that the tourist attraction would end its orca breeding program and theatrical shows involving killer whales. While the breeding program continued, Tilikum was SeaWorld’s most prolific male orca, siring 14 calves. He arrived at the park about 25 years ago. “Tilikum had, and will continue to have, a special place in the hearts of the SeaWorld family, as well as the millions of people all over the world that he inspired,” SeaWorld President and CEO Joel Manby said. “My heart goes out to our team who cared for him like family.” Tilikum was noticeable for his size at more than 22 feet and 11,800 pounds. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and other animal rights advocates have argued for years that SeaWorld’s orcas and other marine mammals should be released into sea pens or coastal sanctuaries. Outside SeaWorld parks, the animals could “spend the rest of their lives in as natural a setting as possible, which, contrary to the company’s greedy claims, is both reasonable and achievable,” PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange said in a statement. Others found something worthwhile in Tilikum’s time
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Kuriakos Ciesil denied bond for all four. The beating was captured on cellphone video by one of the assailants and has since been viewed millions of times on social media. Excerpts of the video posted by Chicago media outlets show the victim with his mouth taped shut and slumped in a corner of a room. At least two assailants are seen cutting off his sweatshirt, and others taunt him off camera. The video shows a wound on the top of the man’s head. One person pushes the man’s head with his or her foot. A red band also appears to be around the victim’s hands. He was tied up for four to five hours, authorities said. The incident began New Year’s Eve, when the victim and alleged assailant Jordan Hill met at a suburban McDonald’s to begin what both the victim and his parents believed would be a sleepover, police said. Instead, Hill drove the victim around in a stolen van for a couple of days, ending up at a home in Chicago, where two of the other suspects lived, Detective Commander Kevin Duffin said.
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We rolled out at 5:43 a.m. Despite our solid departure time, the start was rocky. Not even out of the city limits of Sumter and I spill my cup of Hardee’s coffee all down the front of my shirt. It was hot. My travel team was not surprised. I have a reputation for wearing my meal on my shirt. There are lots of Tiger fans on Interstate 95. We haven’t spotted the elusive Crimson Tide yet, but I’m sure when we hit Interstate 75 in Gainesville they will surface. Big Al is alleged to be heading down I-75 from the Heart of Dixie. We had a Walker and Anna Jones spotting on Highway 301, and I talked to my friend, Milton Schwartz, on the phone. He and his wife, Caren, are about an hour and a half behind us. He said this trip to the Natty is a little different than his trip to Miami in 1981 when his traveling companions were Byron Kinney, Claude Burns and Lee Harvin. That is about all the story that is fit to print. I checked in with my son, James, this morning. The team was finishing up breakfast and heading off to Press Day. They have meetings starting at 1 p.m., and I would have to kill you if I told you anything else. James was happy to get a Natty pillow
WEATHER FROM PAGE A1 his office had been monitoring the potential snowstorm all week. “Luckily, this particular time, the weather swung in our favor,” he said. Hayes said no power outages were reported in Sumter County. Hayes also encouraged motorists to stay off the roadways during below freezing temperatures. On Friday, Gov. Nikki Haley declared a state of emergency for South Carolina in anticipation of the potential winter storm. Governors of Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina had also previously declared states of emergencies. The state of emergency will remain in effect through midnight Sunday.
CHAMBER FROM PAGE A1 On membership goals, Hardy said many chambers across the county continue to base recruiting new members based on peer pressure or invitations from fellow business owners. He pointed out that while that might work the first year, it doesn’t always lead to sus-
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The XL SUV illustrates the Clemson Tiger fans traveling to the National Championship game. on his bed when he arrived. That boy has loved a pillow since he was a baby. Rumor has it he still travels with a pillow with a tractor and his name printed on it that he got in 1997 as a baby. I think it is what inspired him to become an agricultural mechanization major. Ag Mech boys like tractors. His grandfather, Yaya Segars, is proud. He got another tractor driver who also wears a Clemson football jersey. Speaking of Yaya, I miss having him along with us this year. He and my motherin-law traveled with us to Phoenix last year. No one loves all things Clemson more than Yaya. I’m hoping to pull the Tigers through for him. He would like that a lot.
The order places the state’s emergency operations plan in effect, Hayes explained. “It allows state agencies access to equipment from the National Guard that could be used to treat and clear blocked roads,” he said. “It also places National Guard members on duty to assist, should the need arise.” The declaration also allows for certain state monies specified towards emergency services to be used if necessary. “Without the order, the state’s emergency operations plan could not be activated,” he said. Hayes also said that following a disaster, a state would not be considered for FEMA assistance if a state of emergency was not first declared. No major incidents related to the weather were reported in Sumter, Clarendon or Lee counties.
tained memberships. “We want people to join for the right reason, instead of as a favor to someone else,” he said. Now in his second year as CEO and president, Hardy said he wants to ensure that potential members realize a value in their memberships. “We want to let our body of work speak on our behalf,”
Hardy said. The first scheduled event for the retreat starts with a reception at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 and ends at noon on Sunday, Feb. 19. To find out more about the Chamber retreat, including a schedule, go to the Chamber’s website, www.sumterchamber. com or call the Chamber at (803) 775-1231.
update on the board and superintendent’s progress. He outlined that Baker had completed the emergency financial plan, which was reviewed by Poston and presented Thursday. He said the board was weighing Thursday night in executive session whether to work on that plan proposal or to have the selected financial consultant come in to review that work before it’s published. “There is a lot of analysis of cash flow going on,” Halligan said. “But all those at this point are not as definitive as the board wants them to be. Things have been proposed and discussed, but the decisions are not ready to be made yet.” He said Baker has also implemented a cash spending freeze, unless items are absolutely necessary. All overtime has also been eliminated for employees. But no decisions on cutting staff members have been made. “There have been no actual changes in the board-approved budget yet,” Halligan said. “That will be coming, but I don’t know if any changes will be made on Monday or not.” One noteworthy recommendation that came from the district’s finance committee earlier in the week was a revised staffing plan to address the fact the district was about 60 full-time equivalent positions over budget last year. Baker said Friday he will provide that plan Monday night at the board meeting and that staffing changes could be made by the end of the month. In last week’s finance committee meeting, board member Johnny Hilton attributed the 60
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After Baker mentioned Wednesday during the district finance committee meeting that three district schools had fewer than 200 students each, committee member and local business owner Greg Thompson recommended the board take a serious look at consolidating schools to operate more efficiently. The three schools identified by Baker as low-enrollment schools were Mayewood Middle School (155 students), DeLaine Elementary (169 students), and Rafting Creek Elementary (163 students). After Thursday’s meeting, Halligan said it was too early in the emergency financial plan process for the board to discuss consolidation. “That is certainly a topic that will be addressed later,” Halligan said. “That’s going to be studied and its effects on efficiency and the budget will be analyzed. But it’s totally premature now to talk about that as any part of this first round of cuts or elimination of costs.” Monday’s board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Hillcrest Middle School, 4355 Peach Orchard Road in Dalzell. Public participation is listed as an item on the agenda.
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Gullah-Geechee institute students to start fieldwork soon BY CHRISTIAN BOSCHULT The Sun News of Myrtle Beach CONWAY — Students at Coastal Carolina University will begin fieldwork studying the Gullah-Geechee culture this spring. The Gullah-Geechee culture is made up of descendents of West African slaves brought to the Southeast United States in the 1700s for purposes of rice cultivation, said institute director and CCU professor Veronica Davis Gerald. Students at The Charles Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies will do fieldwork examining the effect that the Gullah culture and its diaspora has had on South Carolina and the Grand Strand, as well as studying how public policy and tourism has affected the culture.
FIELDWORK Gerald said the institute will allow students from other areas of study to look at the connections between the Gullah-Geechee culture and each student’s major or minor. “If you’re an archeologist, you might
be interested in digging at a plantation or an area where slave cabins were,” said Gerald. “If you’re a historian, you might be interested in the story of what happened when the people at the Brookgreen plantation remained on the plantation after freedom.” Some activities in the institute could involve printing the stories of “elderly” members of the Gullah-Geechee community and reciprocal learning, during which students could listen to stories from aging members of the GullahGeechee population and in turn teach them skills such as using email. Other focuses will be public policy and tourism, said Gerald. “If you go to any welcome center coming into South Carolina that has brochures and marketing stuff related to South Carolina, I would imagine 80 percent of them have a Sweetgrass basket on them,” she said. “So when people come allured into the state with the offer of a culture that is unique, people come. But are the Gullah-Geechee getting any economic benefit from it?” Gerald said she’s heard from students
expressing interest in the program from as far away as Oklahoma, but she wants the institute to focus on CCU students during its formative years. Right now, students at CCU can get a minor in African diaspora studies, but Gerald hopes a degree in GullahGeechee studies will be available in four or five years.
a new sewer system faced the loss of their homes at auction. “My role in institute will be working on social justice issues, listening to people’s stories, letting their voices be heard and translating that into policies to protect them, their land, their way of life, their natural resources,” she said.
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Kelly Shelton, a senior political science and philosophy major with a focus on sustainability, is one of the students interning with the program. Shelton’s father was a commercial fisherman, and she grew up in Georgetown, Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, which she said gave her an appreciation for the culture. Her focus in the institute will focus on policy and social justice. “We’re looking to help that community, to give a voice to their community in the state legislature, to implement policy to protect their land loss,” said Shelton, referring to recent events in Plantersville, S.C., where residents who didn’t pay a $250 fee for
One objective of the institute will be making the public aware that the Gullah-Geechee culture is still active. “It is alive and kicking,” said Gerald. “We have been depicted as a kind of historic relic.” The 8.2-million-acre Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, which extends from Wilmington, North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida, is the only one of 49 national heritage areas that focuses on an existing population. “This is a living culture,” said Gerald. “We’re still moving and living and breathing and surviving. What we need is people to praise our history and our accomplishments... But we now have other things going on.”
Obama administration blocks seismic surveys in Atlantic Ocean WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Friday rejected requests by energy companies to conduct seismic surveys in the Atlantic Ocean to map potential drilling sites for oil and natural gas. The Interior Department said it denied six pending applications in part because President Obama has blocked Atlantic drilling under a fiveyear offshore drilling plan finalized late last year.
Environmental groups and many East Coast lawmakers oppose the surveys, saying that loud sounds from seismic air guns could hurt marine life. Last month, Obama designated the bulk of U.S.-owned waters in the Arctic Ocean and certain areas in the Atlantic as indefinitely off limits to oil and gas leasing. The Dec. 20 designation was in addition to a five-year drilling plan announced in November that
south to Virginia. Proposed seismic surveys that were rejected Friday stretch from Delaware to the northern half of Florida. A top lobbying group for the offshore industry slammed Obama’s latest action to thwart offshore drilling. “The blanket denial of seismic survey permits is an unsurprising attempt to put another nail in the coffin of sensible energy exploration in the Atlantic,” said Randall
also blocked Atlantic drilling. The White House said it’s confident the president’s order will withstand legal challenge and said the language of the statute provides no authority for subsequent presidents to undo so-called permanent withdrawals of oil and gas leases from the Outer Continental Shelf. The Atlantic waters placed off limits by Obama’s order are 31 canyons stretching off the coast of New England
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s President Obama prepares for a Jan. 10 farewell address in Chicago, his hometown where 762 homicides, the most in 20 years, took place last year, we can expect him to begin his remarks with a chorus of “O come, let us adore me,” followed by a recitation of all the great things he did for the nation during the last eight years, beginning with his acceptance speech at the 2008 Democratic convention in Denver behind an appallingly grandiose backdrop of gilded Greek columns. Hubert D. Hope and change had Osteen Jr. arrived. That came in the guise of the Affordable Care Act, now known as ObamaCare, which was crammed down the throat of Congress and America without a single Republican vote. There was an expansion of the economy, but it has been the weakest since World War II. One would have thought that race relations in this country would have improved under the first AfricanAmerican president, but not in the eyes of a majority of Americans (54 percent) who say they have deteriorated according to a recent CNN poll. As
for Obama’s popularity, it hasn’t had a trickle-down effect on his party, with Republicans now holding 33 governorships and full control of Congress plus most state legislatures. Democrats, still delusional and demented over Donald Trump winning the presidency, vow to obstruct and delay legislation in Congress and filibuster cabinet and judicial appointees by Trump, starting with the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Anto-
nin Scalia. As for the continuing terrorist attacks in this country, Obama has refused to attribute them to radical Islamists, foreign and domestic. His legacy, or what’s left of it, has been forever tarnished by his cowardly and vindictive backstabbing of Israel, our staunchest ally in the Middle East, via a UN Security Council resolution. Then we have the Russian hacking caper of Democratic National Com-
mittee emails during the election, which Obama mightily strove to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin from doing by calling him out in China in September to “cut it out.” How’d that work out? That was the Obama legacy of leading from behind, leaving America’s standing in the world diminished, its moral authority compromised and its foreign policy in shambles. Some legacy.
If you Tweet in the woods, My hopes for the New Year can anyone hear it? GUEST COMMENTARY
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s I was preparing to write my response for this year, I thought about everything that has occurred over the years under my administration, to include some of the recent deaths and tragedies within our community. Nonetheless, I still say, God has been so good! As the New Year begins, I want to take this time to acknowledge our staff for their contributions to our success in the past year. I believe we have some of the most dedicated administrative staff, deputies, and civilian personnel. I want to thank each and every one of them for their hard work and dedication and I encourage you to do the same when you see them. You know, throughout the year 2016 we have had quite a few accomplishments. We continue to see an overall decrease in violent crime and an alltime low in homicides over the past 15 years, with only one homicide last year. Although I allude to just one homicide in 2016, one was yet too many. In any event, I will continue to send a message to those individuals seeking to deal drugs on our streets and initiate gangs and gang activity. Please know that your self-employed business is not welcomed here in Sumter County. Your gangs and gang activity will not be tolerated here in Sumter County. We will continue to thrive here in Sumter County! Why? Because failure to succeed is not an option and should never be acceptable. Moreover, each year I speak on the protection of children in our schools. Believe me, this is still one of my top priorities. Why? Take a moment and think about the recent school shooting that occurred right here in South Carolina, where a six-year-old lost his life. You see, children do not need to feel unsafe while receiving an education. Teachers cannot educate our children if weapons or school shootings threaten their safety. Why? Because a quality education is critical for the future of America’s children. So please know that the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will continue to work with all of the schools to ensure that all of our children are educated in a safe environment.
You know, as President Barack Obama once said, “Some are trying to use the national conversation on law Anthony enforcement Dennis to divide police and the communities you serve”. Well, I along with him reject those accusations. Why? Because at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, we will continue to form partnerships with various community organizations as well as dedicated volunteers. Please know I am very proud of the many volunteers that donate their time and efforts to make our coommunity a better place. As I’ve stated before, violence can’t thrive in neighborhoods where law enforcement and the public have a strong partnership. However, I also hope to continue to work closely with Sumter County Administration and Sumter County Council to improve the salaries of my officers. What I always ask of my officers is to continue being proactive, continue being innovative, continue to bridge the gap, continue to improve on your job performance and never be satisfied with being status quo. In any event, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will continue to be a diverse agency. We will continue to raise the bar in all law enforcement perspectives while serving the citizens’ of this great county! However, as we approach a new year, my commitment to the citizens of this County remains strong, and I will continue to work with you to improve our community for the current and future residents of Sumter County. My prayer for each and every one of you is to have a safe and prosperous New Year! I also ask that you remember to pray for all law enforcement officers. Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil”. God’s love for God’s people, Anthony Dennis is Sumter County Sheriff.
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here’s so much fuss about President-elect Donald John Trump and his use of Twitter that an ongoing investigation is clearly warranted. He has almost 19 million Twitter followers. For reference, there are about 318 million people in America and 7 billion people in the world. About 317 million people worldwide use Twitter, and there are 1.3 billion registered Twitter users. We’re still just getting a taste of the havoc he’s capable of wreaking with Twitter, and it’s likely to get worse. One obvious question: Who does Potus-elect DJT follow on Twitter? Here’s who, all 42, the complete list in their own words, direct from their Twitter profiles:
Reince Priebus — Chairman, Republican National Committee; Incoming White House Chief of Staff for Trump. Roma Downey — Exec. Producer of The Bible, Answered Prayers, A. D., The Dovekeepers, Son of God, Woodlawn, Little Boy and Ben Hur / Star of TBAA. Trump Organization — The official Twitter page of The Trump Organization. The most globally recognized brand in luxury real estate, golf, hospitality, and entertainment. Trump Golf — Official Twitter page of the most globally recognized brand in luxury golf. We invite you to explore our 18 championship courses worldwide. Tiffany Trump Laura Ingraham — Mom, Editor—in— Chief of LifeZette. Host, The Laura Ingraham Show. Fox News. Mike Pence — Indiana Governor Mike Pence, Vice President—elect of the United States. Official Team Trump — Welcome To The Official #TeamTrumpAccount. Together, We WILL #MakeAmericaGreatAgain! Drudge Report — The DRUDGE REPORT is a U.S. based news aggregation website run by Matt Drudge. Vanessa Trump — I’m a Mother of 5 amazing kids. My children are my life! Lara Trump — NC girl in NYC Sean Hannity — TV Host Fox News Channel 10 PM. Nationally Syndicated Radio Host. Fox Nation — Join the community that believes in the American dream. Corey R. Lewandowski — TV Commentator and former Campaign Manager for Donald J. Trump for President. Ann Coulter — Author — follow me on #Facebook! Disregard my earlier claims
COMMENTARY that I’d never be on Facebook. Diamond and Silk® — President Trump’s Biggest Supporters. Biological Sisters. Vloggers, Public Figures & Graham Speakers. Internet, Radio & Osteen TV Personality. Katrina Campins — Real Estate Mogul/TV Personality over $750 Million SOLD! 1st Season: Trump’s “The Apprentice” + E! Hot Listings Miami + Fox News + Donald Trump’s Surrogate Katrina Pierson — Senior Advisor @ Transition2017 & Former @ realDonaldTrump Natl Campaign Spokeswoman #MakeAmericaGreatAgain … Michael Cohen — The Trump Organization EVP and Special Counsel to Donald J. Trump. FOX & friends — America’s #1 cable morning news show. Melania Trump — The official profile for Melania Trump. Geraldo Rivera — loving husband and dad, loyal friend, fierce enemy, patriot, kick ass reporter, proud JewRican. Eric Bolling — @FoxNews #TheFive #Cashinin. Mark Burnett — Official Mark Burnett Twitter Page — Taking you backstage and behind the scenes of some of the biggest hits on TV. Gary Player — The Black Knight, Grand Slam Golfer, Philanthropist, Father, Golf Course Designer & Fitness Fanatic. I’m old, get over it. Vince McMahon — Vince McMahon, Chairman & CEO of WWE, Inc., is a third generation promoter who has made WWE into the global phenomenon it is today. Dan Scavino Jr — Assistant to the President & First Director of Social Media @POTUS@WhiteHouse. Trump Waikiki — The next generation of luxury hotels in Waikiki and the only Forbes Five—Star Hotel on the island of Oahu. Trump National Doral — Trump National Doral Miami, home to the World Golf Championships – Cadillac Championship. Trump Charlotte — The Official Twitter page of Trump National Golf Club Charlotte. A fully—private golf course and clubhouse with incredible views of Lake Norman. Trump Vegas Hotel — The next generation of luxury hotel in Las Vegas. Trump Hotel Chicago — Your time away is precious. Never settle. Trump Washington DC — The Official Twitter page of Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C. Private Country Club with two Championship—style courses.
Trump Los Angeles — The Official Twitter page of Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles. World—class golf, dining, weddings, banquets & spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Eric Trump — EVP of Development & Acquisitions, The @Trump Organization. Founder of @EricTrumpFDN benefiting @ StJudeChildren’s Research Hospital.… Mika Brzezinski —Somehow raising my two children while balancing my third child – my job! Author of NYT bestseller Knowing Your Value and Grow Your Value. Joe Scarborough — don’t think twice, it’s all right. Bill O’Reilly — Host of The O’Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel. Tweets from Bill are signed —BO’R. Greta Van Susteren — Retweets are just retweets; RT does not mean I agree or disagree....I am merely retweeting. Piers Morgan — ‘One day you’re the cock of the walk, the next a feather duster.’ Donald Trump Jr. — EVP of Development & Acquisitions Trump Organization and Boardroom Advisor on the Apprentice. Ivanka Trump — Wife, mother, entrepreneur. EVP, Trump Org. Founder, IvankaTrump.com. Author, Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success (out in March)
Fascinating, isn’t it? The official Trump “Twitter Circle.” What does this tell us about POTUS-elect Donald John Trump? Does he actually read the Tweets of those he follows? Should all of us “Dishonest Media” reporters be following his followers to see what they’re Tweeting? What if a Trump followee Tweets something that threatens national security, displays a clear conflict of interest or merits further investigation? Is DJT’s “Twitter Circle” subject to a different set of rules because Trump follows them? In order to better serve you journalistically in 2017, I will establish The Sumter Item’s “Trump Tweet Beat” in an attempt to decipher the modern Tower of Babel that is our world. You’re welcome. Now Tweet this. Graham Osteen is Editor-AtLarge of The Sumter Item. He can be reached at graham@ theitem.com. Follow him on Twitter @GrahamOsteen, or visit www.grahamosteen.com.
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U.S. report: Putin ordered effort to help Trump, hurt Clinton WASHINGTON (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a hidden campaign to influence America’s presidential election in favor of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, U.S. intelligence agencies declared Friday in the government’s first formal allegation supporting sensational claims that Trump and his supporters have staunchly resisted. The intelligence report, an unclassified version of a more-detailed classified account given earlier to Trump, the White House and congressional leaders, withheld the government’s evidence to back up its assertions. Trump, in a brief interview with The Associated Press, said he “learned a lot” from his discussions with intelligence officials, but declined to say whether he accepted their assertion that Russia had meddled in the election on his behalf. “It was a really great meeting, I real-
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The first page of the Joint Analysis Report narrative by Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation is seen in Washington on Friday. Read the full story at theitem.com. ly like those people a lot,” said Trump, who has challenged the intelligence community since winning the election. “I learned a lot, and I think they did also.” Trump would not detail what evi-
OBITUARIES LUCY RILEY Lucy Mildred Plowden Riley, 94, widow of Oscar Riley, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at National Health Care in Sumter. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the RILEY chapel of Stephens Funeral Home, with the Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Jordan United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org
CECILE M. HALEY ELLOREE — Cecile Morris Haley, 76, widow of Charles Edwin Haley Sr., died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at her home. Born Feb. 1, 1940, in New Zion, she was a daughter of the late Beasley Garmon Morris and the late Violet Ophelia Roberson Morris. HALEY She was a retired bookkeeper and she drove trucks with her husband, Charles, for several years. Mrs. Haley was the former co-owner of Haley’s BBQ in Manning and the Ole Depot and Haley’s Restaurants in Elloree. She owned and operated C&H Tax Service in Elloree for 22 years. Mrs. Haley was a member of First Baptist Church of Elloree. She is survived by a daughter, Angie Wilkes (B.G.) of Manning; four grandchildren, Charles Wilkes (Bobbi), Shawn Dantzler (Sylvia) and Cassie McCormack (Cody), all of Elloree, and Cissy Hutcherson (Ben) of Sumter; a granddaughter-in-law, Ashley Wilkes of Concord, North Carolina; three great-grandchildren, Gabbi Wilkes, Keller Dantzler and Cole McCormack; a sister, Ronda Farmer of Alcolu; a brother, Claude Morris (Velma) of Florence; two sisters-in-law, Frances Morris and Gloria Jean Lowder, both of Manning; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Sadie, Mixie and Sparky. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Dantzler; a son, C.E. Haley, Jr.; a grandson, Beau Wilkes Jr.; a brother, Houston Morris; and a sister, Sandra Richards. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Bell and Mr. Mike Fanning officiating. Burial will follow in Clarendon Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bryan Morris, Butch Lowder, Billy Lowder, Cecil Farmer, Rob Dantzler and Mack Irick. Gene Platt and Hank Ridgeway will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Stephens Funeral Home and at other times at the residence, 610 Hampton St., Elloree. The family would like to
give a special thanks to Sharon Jones and Marvin Lawton. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Elloree, c/o Youth or Children’s Program, or c/o Food Bank Fund, P.O. Box 387, Elloree, S.C. 29047. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org
DAVID DAVIS BISHOPVILLE — David Davis entered eternal rest on Jan. 5, 2017, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center, 207 Chappell Drive, Bishopville. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.
RUFUS GAYMON MANNING — The Rev. Rufus Gaymon, 78, husband of Laura Bradley Gaymon, died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2016, at McLeod Medical Center, Florence. He was born on Oct. 20, 1938, in the Panola section of Manning, a son of the late Rev. Wallace Gaymon Sr. and Marie Thompson Gaymon. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 119 Gregory St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
MARTHA W. WRIGHT Martha W. Wright, 91, wife of the late William C. Wright, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Lewis Wade and Meta Long Wade. The family will receive friends at 4050 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel, Inc.
STEVEN T. SANDERS Steven Todd Sanders, 51, husband of Apostle Jaih Gregory, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 25, 1965, he was the son of the late John William and Madeline Sanders. The family will receive relatives and friends at the residence, 392 Rogers Ave. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ephriam D. Stephens Funeral Home of Sumter, “Where Dignity is the Watchword.”
JAMES A. LAWSON James Arthur Lawson, son of the late Jesse James Lawson and Lillian Gibbs Lawson, died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at his residence, 1058 Manning Road, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Sumter Funeral Service, Inc.
JOSHUA BURGESS Joshua “Pat” Burgess departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Burgess was born on March 15, 1960, to Mary Ham Burgess and the late Jacob Burgess Sr. He lived most of his life in
dence he was presented with, saying only that he learned “a lot of confidential things.” Because Trump is not yet president, he is legally constrained from revealing classified information. In an earlier written statement, Trump said it was clear Russian email hacking did not deliver him the presidency. The unclassified version of the intelligence report was the most detailed public account to date of Russian efforts to interfere with the U.S. political process, with actions that included hacking into the email accounts of the Democratic National Committee and individual Democrats such as Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman John Podesta. Russia also used state-funded propaganda and paid “trolls” to make nasty comments on social media services, the report said. There was no suggestion that Russia affected actual vote counting
Sumter. He was employed with Eaton Corporation. Burgess attended Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a faithful usher and a worshiper. He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Mary Ham Burgess; his fiancé Sharon Taylor; five children, Bryon Brock and Jamar Brock both of Silver, James Burgess of Norfolk, Virginia, Joshua Burgess of Rota, Spain, and Brianna Burgess of Sumter; two sisters, Mary Adams of Killeen, Texas, and Brenda Petty of Sumter; four brothers, Jacob Burgess and Robert Burgess, both of Sumter, James Burgess of Virginia and Michael Burgess of Killeen; two grandchildren, Kaveontia Jones and Nizavian Bratton both of Sumter; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, Jackie Burgess, and one daughter, Satara Sharper. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Burgess will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. on Tuesday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at noon at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter, with Pastor Larry Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery. Family will be receiving friends at 2130 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter. Job’s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 312 South Main St., Sumter.
MAXINE FRANKLIN Maxine Shingler Franklin, 80, transitioned to Glory on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, A. Nicole and Daniel Simon. Born on Jan. 23, 1936, in Santee, she was the second born of six children to the late Mack Shingler and Nancy Bell Frazier Shingler. Her parents moved to Washington, D.C., when she was two years old. Maxine attended the public school system in Washington, D.C., and later obtained her G.E.D. in adulthood. In 1972, she married Sam Franklin and moved to Bishopville. Together they owned and operated a restaurant, ABC Package Store and Taxi Cab Services (Franklin’s Lunch, Liquor and Taxi). She later worked at the Lee County Council on Aging as a staff assistant. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Bishopville. She leaves to cherish her memory: five daughters, Nancy Griffin-Walston (Jesse) of Camp Springs, Maryland, A. Nicole Holt Simon (Daniel) of Bishopville, Patricia Reed of Lydia, Jennifer M. Johnson of Washington, D.C., and Gloria Phipps of Coral Springs, Florida; one son, Eddie Ruben of Bishopville; 16 grandchildren; two great-grand daughters; one brother, Timothy Thomas, one sister, Dorothy Shingler-Duffie (Braven) of Lewes, Delaware; one sisterin-law, Amelia Ann Johnson; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Prescott Corbett of Bishopville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
or tampered with ballot machines. President Obama requested the report last month and wanted it completed before Inauguration Day. The report, for the first time, explicitly tied Putin to the hackings, called it the “boldest effort yet” to influence a U.S. election, and said the Russian government provided emails to WikiLeaks — something the website’s founder, Julian Assange, has repeatedly denied. The intelligence agencies also said Russia will continue to try to influence future events in the U.S. and worldwide, particularly among U.S. allies. Since Election Day, the intelligence agencies said, Russia has launched a “spear-phishing” campaign to try to trick people into revealing their email passwords, targeting U.S. government employees and think tanks that specialize in national security, defense and foreign policy.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 55 Dove Lane, Bishopville, with the Rev. Dr. Jerome Douglas, pastor and eulogist. Remains will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. The funeral procession will leave from the family home at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery, Pinchum Sly Road, Bishopville. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the family home, 302 Elliott Highway, Bishopville. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 821 North Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit the website, www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Georgia Miller Floyd, 86, wife of Arthur Floyd, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Sumter Health and Rehab Center, Sumter. Born Feb. 21, 1930, in Sumter County, she was the daughter of Cleveland and Hellen Young Miller. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 5718 T.B. Wright Road, Rembert. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home, Inc.
school, Robert embarked upon his military career which allowed him to travel throughout the world. TSGT Carter was awarded numerous medals of distinguished honor. He leaves to cherish fond memories: his widow, Hyon Ok Carter; a son, Austin Leon; a daughter, Hyon Roberta of Fort Washington, Maryland; three grandsons; a sister, Shirley M. (Woody) Lipinski of Fairfax, Virginia; a brother, Apostle Dr. Larry Carter of Sumter; seven aunts; two uncles; and various other relatives and friends. A homegoing celebration will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 821 North Main St. Pastor Dr. Otis Butler will be officiating and Apostle Dr. Larry Carter, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 207 Adams Ave., Sumter. The procession will leave from the home at 1:45 p.m. Burial will be in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, at a later date. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Services directed by the staff and management of Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com
ALETHIA S. RAGIN
SHERRY S. HOFFMAN
Alethia Samuels Ragin, 80, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She was a daughter of the late Henry and Rosa Samuel and the wife of George Ragin. The family will receive friends at the home, 1851 Hialeah Parkway, Sumter. Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton, SC, 803-485-4280.
Sherry Strong Hoffman, 69, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born Jan. 2, 1948, in Watseka, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Harold Strong and the late Mildred Thomas Strong. She was an interior designer. Survivors include a son, John Hoffman (Cindy) of Sumter; two grandsons, Evan Hoffman and Zac Hoffman; a brother, Steven T. Strong (Patricia) of Lowell, Indiana; three sisters, Rosemary Estes (William) of Goodland, Indiana, Cynthia Haines of Kentland, Indiana, and Robin Bittman (Erwin) of St. Anne, Illinois; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Sumter Family YMCA, 510 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
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CLARA W. CARTER Clara Wilson Carter, wife of Mr. Charlie Carter, entered eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at the Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. The family is receiving friends at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Deso Laws, 60 Pebblebrook Drive, Sumter. Visitation will be held from 2:30 until 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the King Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, U.S. 76, Lynchburg, with the Rev. Antonio K. Lee, pastor and Apostle Dr. Larry Carter delivering words of comfort. Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.
ROBERT LEE CARTER TSGT Robert Lee Carter (United States Air Force retired), 65, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at his residence. Born Jan. 27, 1951, to the late Gladys Carter Clark in St. Charles, he was educated in Sumter County. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. After graduating high
ROSSER L. ROBEY Rosser Lawrence Robey, 83, husband of the late Joan Johnson Robey, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born Jan. 9, 1933, in Charles County, Maryland, he was the son of the late James Franklin Robey and Edna Gilroy Robey. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. Survivors include three children, Lawrence D. Robey, Linda D. Robey, and Steven R. Robey; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
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PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, 6 p.m., Hillcrest Middle School, 4355 Peach Orchard Road LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, 9 a.m., council chambers SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Tuesday, noon, Sunset Country Club
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A day trip or EUGENIA LAST getting involved in community events will broaden your outlook and help you envision the best way to move forward. A learning curve can be stimulating if you are openminded. A job posting will interest you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Seek out opportunities for travel, entertainment and mingling with people who have just as much to contribute as you do. Getting involved in something that will enhance your sense of community will also promote close friendships. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotional manipulation will be apparent. If someone gives you information that is hard to believe, dig deep and find out exactly what’s going on before you make a decision that can influence the way you move forward. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Collect old debts or renegotiate a partnership to ensure equality. Explore places you have never been before and you’ll discover something that can help you move forward with personal plans or your search for knowledge. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get together with the people you find mentally stimulating and you will be able to clear your head. A physical sport will help you release the tension that has been building. Seniors in your life will offer interesting insights. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make a point to take better care of your health and your important relationships. People who offer inspiration, suggestions and handson help will be enlightening, but don’t let them cause you financial stress. Avoid those who are offering
SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 6 p.m., town hall SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., town hall TURBEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., town hall
ACROSS 1 Do away with 6 Emphatic type: Abbr. 10 States of mind 15 Assist feloniously 19 Without assistance 20 City near Sacramento 21 Declare void 22 Actress Teri 23 Service organization founded in 1917 25 Monarch who abdicated in 1917 27 Essence of marinara 28 Golf goof 30 Hardy novel setting 31 Ignited 32 Big name in game rules 33 Phone-bill add-ons
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Do what you do best. Building a strong base will add to your future security and bring you closer to your dreams, hopes and wishes. Make your home and family a priority. Offer incentives and you’ll receive support and assistance. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Attend a reunion or consider the way you handled people and situations in the past, and it will help you make wise choices now. Offering hands-on help instead of a donation will be much more gratifying. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Check out the online job market or contact someone you have worked with in the past to ask about new opportunities. Express your interest in revisiting an incomplete project. Network and your status will improve and new possibilities will develop.
34 Sleek fabric 38 Aviation prefix 39 Devoted follower 43 Keats and colleagues 44 Painter born in 1917 47 Remote battery, often 48 Fly balls’ paths 49 Burnett of CNN 50 102 Across being 51 Hill inhabitants 52 Extreme degree 53 Island bought by the US in 1917 57 Milk, in Mexico 58 Silicon Valley city 60 Like some wine casks 61 Redeems 62 Minute amounts 63 Earliest stage 64 Early Welles medium
65 Hushhush 67 From port to starboard 68 Rightful 71 In a snit 72 Islander gaining US citizenship in 1917 74 Solemn affirmation 75 Irk 76 Infomercials, for instance 77 Difficult duty 78 Alternatively 79 “Green” prefix 80 Comic singer who made his first records in 1917 85 One who hears “You’ve got mail!” 86 Combatants 88 Alternatively, in texts 89 Wimbledon ender 90 Philosopher Descartes 91 Is a braggart 92 Likewise not 93 Well-versed, from the French
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Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree
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96 Word on some Finnish money 97 Entryway component 102 He first wrote of Middle-earth in 1917 104 Comedian making his film debut in 1917 106 The African Queen screenwriter 107 Macabre 108 Finnish money 109 Not moving 110 Bamboo, for instance 111 Tarnish 112 Former couples 113 Doctor’s prescriptions DOWN 1 Certain mine extraction 2 Muse of history 3 Leeway 4 Novelist Quindlen 5 Pulverizing tools 6 Arm of the sea 7 Frat letters 8 PD alert 9 Buckaroo, at times 10 “Even Now” singer 11 In the cooler 12 A while back 13 “I shoulda known that” 14 Last to finish 15 ‘90s tennis star 16 Deep voice 17 Pennsylvania port 18 Cheerios sister brand 24 Invent, as a phrase 26 Parasite 29 Part of Steinway’s logo 32 Lacked, informally 33 Feudal domains 34 Bridges 35 Anatomical
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Consider your professional choices and the dreams you have not yet accomplished. Look into opportunities that will allow you to pick up the skills or qualifications you require to follow your heart without jeopardizing your income or lifestyle.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be careful how you handle emotional situations that concern children or your lover. Deception will be apparent, making it vital that you search for the truth before you make a decision that can compromise your status or your relationships with others. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Bring about positive changes. Start the year off on the right foot. Initiate your plans and you will change the course of events that unfold. Don’t hesitate when you have so much at stake. A partnership will be advantageous.
Gaffney 31/11 Spartanburg 35/13
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trunk 36 Movie innovation first shown publicly in 1917 37 UFO pilots 39 Literature Nobelist of 2016 40 Pershing gave up the pursuit of him in 1917 41 Shaping tool 42 Reduces restrictions for 44 Taurus preceder 45 Boy from Bogotá 46 “I already know him” 49 Rankle 51 Norse pantheon 53 Overfills 54 Powder in some printers 55 Assails 56 Vermont ski
resort 57 Filled 59 Inventor/artist 61 Haciendas, por ejemplo 63 Falstaffian 64 Pop up again 65 Threaded fastener 66 Author Jong 67 Some autobahn autos 68 Flintstones barker 69 Henry Ford’s son 70 Eager beavers 72 National Leaguer 73 Some IRAs 78 Really long time 80 End of a kids’ song 81 Refuse to allow 82 Tiara relative 83 Minute
amount 84 “Ahhhh . . .” 85 London Blitz ordeal 87 Unsuitable for youngsters 89 Put something over on 91 Give a hint to 92 Forbidden things 93 Slightly open 94 Press for 95 For the asking 96 Apple voice 97 Take a risk 98 Wife of Jupiter 99 Olympian aggressor 100 Unimportant 101 Crunchy lunches 103 Mauna __ 105 Prom rental For his contributions to gaming, 17th-century game au-
thority Edmond HOYLE (32 Across) was elected to the Poker Hall of Fame in 1979, even though the game had not been invented in his lifetime. SAINT THOMAS (53 Across) was part of the purchase of the U.S. Virgin Islands from Denmark in 1917. Specifically, SUOMI (96 Across), the Finnish word for “Finland,” appears on the edge of Finnish twoeuro coins.
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Last best chance?
Not-as-good Tigers can beat better Alabama
With a window closing, Clemson’s shot at a title is now
Hey, did you hear the one about the sports writer who predicted the Clemson defense may have problems with the Ohio State offense in the Fiesta Bowl national semifinal game on New Year’s Eve? Yeah, really. What a maroon! What’s that you say? OK, sure; the genius who came up with such stupidity is the one who Dennis is again sharBrunson ing his wisdom on colCOLUMNIST lege football. And let me tell you, the Tigers’ performance in the 31-0 spanking of the Buckeyes has twisted my thoughts on what will happen on Monday in the College Football Playoff national championship game. It’s Clemson against Alabama, the encore. The Crimson Tide edged the Tigers 45-40 last season to win the national crown. Clemson was close to pulling it off, but wasn’t good enough. This Alabama team is better than last year’s squad; this edition of the Tigers is not as good as last year’s squad that went into the title game undefeated. With that stated, I think Clemson is going to return to the Palmetto State with a second national championship. The Tiger defense played at a level against Ohio State it had not played at all year against quality competition. Clemson didn’t allow the Buckeyes to do anything either throwing or running the football, and this was a team with a great offensive mind in head coach Urban Meyer and more than enough talent. Now, Alabama has proven itself to be a great offensive team with true freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts directing things. However, The Tide struggled against a pretty good Washington defense in their 24-7 semifinal victory in the Peach Bowl. Of course, some question how invested offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin was in the game, obviously including ‘Bama head coach Nick Saban since he told Kiffin to get a
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Clemson senior running back Wayne Gallman (9) is one of several Tigers who will be playing their final collegiate game on Monday in the national championship contest against Alabama. Clemson will be trying to avenge last year’s loss in the title game.
BY MARK LONG The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney still has a picture from that night on his phone. Swinney and Alabama’s Nick Saban were on the same dinner cruise in March near Boca Grande, a popular fishing spot in southwest Florida. Swinney approached Saban early in the trip and handed him a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant in the vacation destination.
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On the back was a message: “See you in Tampa next year.” Ten months later, they’re here and getting ready to play for the national championship Monday night. Saban and the Tide are regulars on college football’s biggest stage, having advanced to five of the last eight title games. Swinney and the Tigers, who lost the finale to Alabama in Glendale, Arizona, last season, are back for another shot. It might be their best — and maybe last — chance.
At least for awhile. The window is closing on Swinney’s talented team. Sure, Clemson has recruited as well as anyone in the country in recent years and has all the resources and facilities to remain a yearly threat to win it all. But there’s little doubt that this team is special and unlikely to be matched next season. “We know this is our opportunity,” receiver Mike Williams said Saturday.
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USC MEN’S BASKETBALL
CLEMSON BASKETBALL
Notice powers USC to win over Texas A&M
No. 23 Notre Dame staves off Clemson
BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press
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COLUMBIA — South Carolina head coach Frank Martin had watched his team’s eightpoint lead shrink away to nothing with the most critical part of the game coming up. He called timeout and had a few things to say to his players. “If I told you, I’d probably get suspended again,” joked Martin. There was no shouting or yelling, just a reminder for the Gamecocks to dig in once more. Martin’s message worked as South Carolina used a late 14-2 run to defeat Texas A&M 79-68 on Saturday. “This team’s fun to coach, they’re fun to be around,” Martin explained. “They’re not perfect, no one in this room’s perfect. But they care for one another, they’ve got courage, they’re enjoyable.” Martin certainly enjoyed what he saw down the stretch as Sindarius Thornwell scored 11 of his 16 points in the final seven minutes after the Gamecocks fell behind 59-58.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — After Notre Dame point guard Matt Farrell committed four turnovers in the first half Saturday against Clemson, he heard about it from an unhappy coach Mike Brey. Farrell responded by scoring 12 of his 15 points in the second half, including a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left, to go with seven assists as No. 23 Notre Dame held off Clemson 75-70 to remain undefeated in the Atlantic Coast Conference. “He came in hot,” Farrell said of the halftime pep talk Brey gave the team. “Kicking over things, throwing things. I can’t repeat what he said, but he challenged us and we responded.” V.J. Beachem tied his career high with 22 points for the Irish (14-2, 3-0) who have won five straight. Beachem was coming off his worst game this season, a two-point effort against Louisville on Wednesday in which he only attempted three THE ASSOCIATED PRESS shots, but he had 11 points by halftime to keep Clemson’s Jaron Blossomgame, left, scored 22 points in the the Irish within seven.
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Tigers’ 75-70 loss to No. 23 Notre Dame on Saturday in South Bend, Ind.
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Oakland quarterback Connor Cook (8) is hit by Houston defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the Texans’ 27-14 victory in an AFC wild-card game on Saturday in Houston.
Texans roll past Raiders BY KRISTIE RIEKEN The Associated Press HOUSTON — Brock Osweiler finally looked like the player Houston spent $72 million on, throwing for a touchdown and running for another to lead the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card playoff win over the Oakland Raiders on Saturday. Osweiler, benched on Dec. 18, got his job back this week with Tom Savage out with a concussion, and played his best game of the season to give the Texans their first playoff victory since the 2012 season. Houston and its topranked defense, led by Jadeveon Clowney and Whitney Mercilus, bounced back after an embarrassing 30-0
NFL PLAYOFF GLANCE By The Associated Press
WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS SATURDAY’S GAMES Houston 27, Oakland 14 Detroit at Seattle, 8:15 p.m. TODAY’S GAMES Miami at Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. (CBS) N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:40 p.m. (FOX)
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS SATURDAY, JAN. 14 Seattle, Green Bay or N.Y. Giants at Atlanta, 4:35 p.m. (FOX) Houston or Miami at New England, 8:15 p.m. (CBS) SUNDAY, JAN. 15 Pittsburgh or Houston at Kansas City, 1:05 p.m. (NBC) Green Bay, N.Y. Giants or Detroit at Dallas, 4:40 p.m. (FOX)
wild-card loss to Kansas City last season to advance to face either the Chiefs or New England in the divi-
sional round next weekend. “We’ve been doing it all season as a defense,” Clowney said. “We’ll just continue to play as a unit.” The Raiders’ first trip to the playoffs since the 2002 season, when they went to the Super Bowl, ended with a thud behind the struggles of third-string rookie Connor Cook. He threw for 161 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. Houston (10-7) led by 13 at halftime and made it 27-7 on a 1-yard run by Osweiler early in the fourth quarter. DeAndre Hopkins had a touchdown reception for the Texans and Lamar Miller gave Houston a 10-0 lead in the first quarter on a TD run one play after Clowney’s first career interception.
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James Madison claims FCS championship FRISCO, Texas — Khalid Abdullah ran for 101 yards and two touchdowns as James Madison won its second Football Championship Subdivision title, beating Youngstown State 28-14 on Saturday. It is the first time in six years a team other than North Dakota State raised the FCS championship trophy. James Madison (14-1) was the team that made it
from Fargo to Frisco instead.
THOMAS TAKES 2-SHOT LEAD IN KAPALUA KAPALUA, Hawaii — Justin Thomas took the lead by driving the 14th green for an eagle and had his third straight round of 6-under 67 for a two-shot margin going into the final round of the SBS Tournament of Champions.
CAVALIERS ACQUIRE KORVER, COMPLETE TRADE CLEVELAND — Two days after agreeing to the deal, the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a trade with Atlanta for Kyle Korver,. The Cavs sent forward Mike Dunleavy, guard Mo Williams, cash and a protected future first-round draft pick to the Hawks. From wire reports
Sumter opens region schedule with rout
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MANNING — Laurence Manning Academy had four players score in double figures in an 83-61 victory over Palmetto Christian on Friday at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Jerrell Kelly led the Swampcats with 17 points. Terrell Houston added 14 points, while Grayson Dennis had 13 and Jalil Robinson had 10.
JV BASKETBALL LAURENCE MANNING 55 PALMETTO CHRISTIAN 35 MANNING — Laurence Manning Academy defeated Palmetto Christian 55-35 on Friday at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Chase Lee led the Swampcats with 13 points, while Wyatt Rowland had 10. Kyle Horton added eight and 8, Bryce Carmac had seven.
LOCAL PREP SCHEDULE MONDAY
TUESDAY
VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Conway at Sumter (Boys Only), 6 p.m.
VARSITY BASKETBALL Crestwood at Lugoff-Elgin, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Hartsville, 6 p.m. Lee Central at Cheraw, 6 p.m. East Clarendon at Lake View, 6 p.m. Robert E. Lee at North Myrtle Beach Christian, 5 p.m. VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Sumter at Conway (Girls Only), 6 p.m. Scott’s Branch at Cross, 4 p.m. Wilson Hall at Hammond, 4 p.m. Laurence Manning at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Patrick Henry at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. Step of Faith Christian at Sumter Christian (No JV Girls), 4 p.m. B TEAM BASKETBALL Wilson Hall at Hammond, 4:30 p.m.
JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Lugoff-Elgin at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Hartsville at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Cheraw at Lee Central, 6 p.m. B TEAM BASKETBALL Sumter at Columbia (Boys Only), 5 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL Manning at Alice Drive, 5 p.m. Bates at Hillcrest, 5 p.m. Ebenezer at Chestnut Oaks, 5 p.m. Furman at Mayewood, 5 p.m. VARSITY BOWLING Laurence Manning, Clarendon Hall at Wilson Hall (at Gamecock Lanes), 5 p.m.
over Hillcrest on Thursday at the HMS gymnasium. Pherneco Myers added seven points and three steals for the Vikings and Derrick Prince had six. Leslie Owens led the 2-9 Wildcats with nine points.
Friday at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Brooke Ward led the Lady Swampcats with 14 points. Lexi Bennett added eight.
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LAURENCE MANNING 21 MANNING — Laurence Manning fell to 4-3 with a 24-21 loss to Palmetto Christian on Friday at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Audrey Bennett led LMA with seven points, while Katherine Burns and Breanna Boykin each had six.
VARSITY BASKETBALL WILSON HALL 58 PORTER-GAUD 35
MAYEWOOD 34
CHARLESTON — Wilson Hall improved to 8-4 with a 58-35 victory over PorterGaud on Friday at the P-G gymnasium. Mary Daniel Stokes had 12 rebounds for the Lady Barons, while Diamond Crawford grabbed 11 boards. Susanna Hutson had six steals.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL DALZELL — Quinton Harrison scored 13 points and had three steals to lead Mayewood to a 34-18 victory
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Memphis 128, Golden State 119, OT
TODAY
New York at Indiana, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m. Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Detroit at Portland, 10 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – International Soccer: FA Cup Match – Plymouth Argyle vs. Liverpool (FOX SPORTS 1). 9:50 a.m. – International Soccer: FA Cup Match – Peterborough vs. Chelsea (FOX SPORTS 2). 11 a.m. – International Soccer: FA Cup Match – Aston Villa vs. Tottenham (FOX SPORTS 1). Noon – Women’s College Basketball: South Carolina at Florida (ESPNU, WNKT-FM 107.5). Noon – College Basketball: Richmond at George Washington (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – Women’s College Basketball: Vanderbilt at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). 12:45 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Atlas vs. Toluca (UNIVISION). 1 p.m. – NFL Football: American Football Conference Playoffs Wild-Card Game – Miami at Pittsburgh (WLTX 19, WWFN-FM 100.1). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: St. Louis at Virginia Commonwealth (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Tulane at Memphis (ESPN2). 1 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Development League Game – Teams To Be Announced (NBA TV). 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Detroit at Valparaiso (TIME WARNER 1250). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Kansas at Iowa State (ESPNU). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Villanova at Providence (FOX SPORTS 1). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: North Carolina State at Wake Forest (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Davidson at St. Louis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Texas A&M at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Tournament of Champions Final Round from Maui, Hawaii (WIS 10). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: George Washington at Dayton (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Notre Dame at Miami (ESPN2). 3 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Bahamas Great Exhuma Classic First Round (GOLF). 3 p.m. – College Basketball: Memphis at Tulane (TIME WARNER 1250). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Wichita State at Northern Iowa (ESPNU). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Oklahoma at West Virginia (FOX SPORTS 1). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Pittsburgh at Louisville (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Mississippi at Auburn (SEC NETWORK). 4:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Wisconsin at Purdue (WLTX 19). 4:30 p.m. – NFL Football: National Football Conference Playoffs WildCard Game – Miami at Pittsburgh (WACH 57, WWFN-FM 100.1, WNKT-FM 107.5). 5 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: UCLA at Washington (ESPN2). 5 p.m. – College Basketball: Central Florida at Connecticut (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 5 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Boston at Carolina (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 5 p.m. – PGA Golf: Tournament of Champions Final Round from Maui, Hawaii (GOLF). 5 p.m. – College Basketball: Oakland at Illinois-Chicago (TIME WARNER 1250). 6:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP Auckland Matches from Auckland, New Zealand (TENNIS). 6:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Monterrey vs. Puebla (UNIVISION). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Wake Forest at Virginia (ESPNU). 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Stanford at UCLA (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Utah at Memphis (NBA TV). 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Minnesota at Anaheim (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 p.m. – College Basketball: California at Southern California (ESPNU).
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FLORENCE — The Sumter High School varsity boys basketball team opened its Region VI-5A schedule with an 81-36 victory over South Florence on Friday at the SF gymnasium. Isaih Moore led the Gamecocks, who improved to 8-5 on the season, with 23 points. Jaylenn Corbett added 13.
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MANNING — Laurence Manning Academy lost to Palmetto Christian 53-34 on
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B TEAM BASKETBALL TSA 23 WILSON HALL 21 DALZELL — Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Wilson Hall 23-21 on Thursday at Edens Gymnasium. Lindsay Daniel led the Lady Generals with eight points. Claire Barnett had six and Leah Stokes added five.
1:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Apia International Early-Round Matches from Sydney (TENNIS). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: FA Cup League Match – Leeds vs. Cambridge United (FOX SPORTS 2). 3 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Bahamas Great Exhuma Classic Second Round (GOLF). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: St. John’s at Georgetown (FOX SPORTS 1). 6:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP Auckland Matches from Auckland, New Zealand (TENNIS). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Rhode Island at La Salle (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Arkansas-Little Rock at Coastal Carolina (TIME WARNER 1250). 8:15 p.m. – College Football: College Football Playoff National Championship Game from Tampa, Fla. – Clemson vs. Alabama (ESPN, ESPNEWS, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC NETWORK, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7).
NBA STANDINGS
By The Associated Press
EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W L Pct GB Toronto 24 11 .686 — Boston 22 14 .611 2½ New York 17 19 .472 7½ Philadelphia 9 25 .265 14½ Brooklyn 8 27 .229 16 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L Pct GB Atlanta 20 16 .556 — Charlotte 20 17 .541 ½ Washington 17 18 .486 2½ Orlando 16 22 .421 5 Miami 11 27 .289 10 CENTRAL DIVISION W L Pct GB Cleveland 27 8 .771 — Milwaukee 18 17 .514 9 Indiana 19 18 .514 9 Chicago 18 18 .500 9½ Detroit 17 21 .447 11½ WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W L Pct GB San Antonio 29 7 .806 — Houston 29 9 .763 1 Memphis 23 16 .590 7½ New Orleans 14 23 .378 15½ Dallas 11 25 .306 18 NORTHWEST DIVISION W L Pct GB Utah 22 15 .595 — Oklahoma City 21 16 .568 1 Portland 16 22 .421 6½ Denver 14 22 .389 7½ Minnesota 11 25 .306 10½ PACIFIC DIVISION W L Pct GB Golden State 31 6 .838 — L.A. Clippers 25 14 .641 7 Sacramento 15 21 .417 15½ L.A. Lakers 14 26 .350 18½ Phoenix 12 25 .324 19
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Houston 100, Orlando 93 Washington 112, Minnesota 105 Boston 110, Philadelphia 106 Cleveland 116, Brooklyn 108 New York 116, Milwaukee 111 L.A. Clippers 106, Sacramento 98 L.A. Lakers 127, Miami 100
SATURDAY’S GAMES
SUNDAY’S GAMES
Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 12 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 2 p.m. Miami at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Houston at Toronto, 6 p.m. Utah at Memphis, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Phoenix, 8:30 p.m. Golden State at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.
MONDAY’S GAMES
New Orleans at New York, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Chicago, 8 p.m.
NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press
EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 39 24 9 6 54 119 90 Ottawa 37 20 13 4 44 94 98 Toronto 38 18 12 8 44 117 111 Boston 41 20 17 4 44 98 101 Florida 40 17 15 8 42 95 109 Tampa Bay 41 19 18 4 42 116 121 Detroit 39 17 17 5 39 97 109 Buffalo 39 15 15 9 39 89 109 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Columbus 37 27 6 4 58 126 79 Pittsburgh 38 25 8 5 55 133 107 N.Y. Rangers 41 27 13 1 55 141 103 Washington 38 24 9 5 53 110 83 Philadelphia 41 21 15 5 47 122 127 Carolina 39 17 15 7 41 100 105 New Jersey 40 16 17 7 39 94 119 N.Y. Islanders 37 15 15 7 37 105 115
WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 42 25 12 5 55 115 102 Minnesota 37 24 9 4 52 118 80 St. Louis 39 20 14 5 45 110 115 Nashville 39 17 15 7 41 110 105 Winnipeg 42 19 20 3 41 116 126 Dallas 39 16 15 8 40 100 117 Colorado 39 13 25 1 27 79 130 PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 41 21 12 8 50 112 111 San Jose 39 23 14 2 48 99 87 Edmonton 40 20 13 7 47 115 107 Calgary 41 21 18 2 44 111 116 Vancouver 41 20 18 3 43 104 118 Los Angeles 39 19 16 4 42 94 96 Arizona 39 11 22 6 28 84 127 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Toronto 4, New Jersey 2 Florida 2, Nashville 1 Chicago 2, Carolina 1 Colorado 2, N.Y. Islanders 1, OT Anaheim 3, Arizona 2, OT Vancouver 4, Calgary 2
SATURDAY’S GAMES
Buffalo 4, Winnipeg 3 Philadelphia 4, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 7 p.m. Edmonton at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Boston at Florida, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Columbus, 7 p.m. Washington at Ottawa, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Arizona, 8 p.m. Dallas at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 10 p.m. Detroit at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
SUNDAY’S GAMES
Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Boston at Carolina, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Columbus, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Nashville at Chicago, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 8 p.m.
MONDAY’S GAMES
Florida at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Washington at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Dallas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL By The Associated Press
FCS PLAYOFFS
Championship SATURDAY’S GAME At Toyota Stadium Frisco, Texas James Madison 28, Youngstown State 14
GOLF SCORES By The Associated Press
SBS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS PAR SCORES
Friday At Plantation Course at Kapalua Kapalua, Hawaii Purse: $6.1 million Yardage: 7,452; Par 73 Second Round Justin Thomas 67-67—134 Ryan Moore 67-67—134 Patrick Reed 70-65—135 Jimmy Walker 65-70—135 Jason Dufner 68-68—136 Hideki Matsuyama 69-68—137 Tony Finau 70-68—138 Fabian Gomez 70-68—138 Daniel Berger 68-70—138 Jim Herman 67-71—138 Brendan Steele 72-67—139 Jason Day 70-69—139 William McGirt 70-69—139 Dustin Johnson 69-70—139 Russell Knox 71-69—140 Brandt Snedeker 70-70—140 Pat Perez 69-71—140 Rod Pampling 69-71—140 Jordan Spieth 72-69—141 Charley Hoffman 71-70—141 Cody Gribble 69-72—141 Brian Stuard 72-71—143 Vaughn Taylor 72-71—143 Greg Chalmers 71-72—143 Aaron Baddeley 70-73—143 James Hahn 74-70—144 Bubba Watson 72-72—144 Si Woo Kim 75-70—145 Mackenzie Hughes 73-72—145 Branden Grace 73-74—147 Billy Hurley III 74-73—147 Jhonattan Vegas 72-76—148
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BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Signed RHP Yender Caramo, INF Humberto Arteaga, LHP Jonathan Sanchez, RHP Al Alburquerque, RHP Brandon League, RHP Bobby Parnell, RHP Chris Withrow and INF Garin Cecchini to minorleague contracts.
BASKETBALL NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Acquired G Kyle Korver from Atlanta for F Mike Dunleavy, G Mo Williams, cash and a protected future first-round draft pick. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Assigned F Richaun Holmes to Delaware (NBADL).
HOCKEY NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled F Laurent Dauphin from Tucson (AHL).
COLLEGE
WOFFORD — Named Shiel Wood defensive coordinator.
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USC
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Duke’s Grayson Allen (3) drives around Boston College’s Ky Bowman in the No. 8 Blue Devils’ 93-82 win on Saturday. Allen had 12 points and 11 assists after serving a 1-game suspension for intentionally tripping an opponent.
Duke wins first without Coach K DURHAM, N.C. — Freshman Jayson Tatum matched a season high with 22 points and No. 8 Duke beat Boston College 93-82 in Jeff Capel’s season debut as Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski’s temporary replacement. Grayson Allen had 12 points and 11 assists, and the Blue Devils won their first game at Cameron Indoor Stadium without Coach K since 1995. Krzyzewski had back surgery Friday and is expected to miss roughly four weeks. The Blue Devils (14-2, 2-1 ACC) blew most of a 25-point lead before holding on. Jerome Robinson had 21 points for BC (8-8, 1-2). (12) FLORIDA STATE 93
Daxter Miles Jr. tied a season high with 22 points and West Virginia needed a late burst to beat TCU. Esa Ahmad had 16 points for West Virginia (13-2, 2-1 Big 12). Alex Robinson led TCU (123, 1-2) with 17 points. (9) LOUISVILLE 65 GEORGIA TECH 50
ATLANTA — Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 20 points in the second half as Louisville became the last ACC team to pick up a league win. Louisville (13-3, 1-2) used stifling defense in the first half and the long ball to beat Tech (9-6, 1-2) for the sixth straight time. (10) CREIGHTON 78
(21) VIRGINIA TECH 78
PROVIDENCE 64
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Terance Mann scored 22 points for Florida State in a win over Virginia Tech. It is the first time since joining the ACC that the Seminoles (15-1) have won their first three league games. Chris Clarke led the Hokies (12-3, 1-2) with 22 points.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Justin Patton had 20 points and Maurice Watson Jr. scored 11 with 14 assists for Creighton (15-1, 3-1 Big East). Emmitt Holt scored 17 points for Providence (11-6, 1-3).
(7) WEST VIRGINIA 72 TCU 70
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —
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“Louisville did a really good job of chasing me everywhere and face-guarding me,” Beachem said. “Clemson kind of lost me a little bit. I think that’s why I was able to get some more open looks.” “If he’s not going in the first half, we may be down 25,” said Brey after his 700th game as a Division I head coach. “We were a mess.” Bonzie Colson recorded his ACC-best 10th double-double of the season with 13 points and 12 rebounds for Notre Dame and Steve Vasturia added 14 points. “It’s hard to guard them all,” Clemson coach Brad Brownell said. “Beachem was a difference maker, he was outstanding in the first half.” Jaron Blossomgame had 22 points and eight rebounds for Clemson (11-4, 1-2) and Gabe DeVoe knocked down a career-high four 3-pointers, all in the first half, while scoring 14 points. A steal by Elijah Thomas and his jump hook at the other end gave Clemson a 66-64 lead with 3:04 to play, but Farrell answered with a 3-pointer for Notre Dame. Vasturia’s 3 from the corner with 1:46 left put the Irish up by two, but Blossomgame’s one-handed floater in the lane tied it at 70. With a minute left, Colson tossed in a floater from the lane to give the Irish the lead for good. Beachem hit two 3s in an
(16) XAVIER 97 ST. JOHN’S 82
CINCINNATI — Edmond Sumner had 20 points and seven assists for Xavier, which is alone atop the Big East.
11-2 run early in the second half that gave the Irish a 46-45 advantage, as the lead changed hands 11 times in the second half. “Beachem made some really tough shots,” Brownell said. “That’s what you get when you play Notre Dame. They just have so many weapons.” After Clemson scored the first 10 points of the game, Brey went to a four-guard lineup, and the Irish began to hit from deep. Their first six field goals were all 3-pointers and a 17-2 run gave them a five-point lead just over 9 minutes in. Notre Dame finished 15 of 32 from 3-point range. “We didn’t get off to a great start, but when it counted, we delivered,” Brey said.
BIG PICTURE Clemson: With this outcome added to Tuesday’s contentious loss to North Carolina, which stopped a nine-game winning streak for the Tigers, momentum is not on Clemson’s side right now. Notre Dame: On the other hand, the Irish are riding high with three ACC wins out of the gate, but now enter a sev-
Xavier (13-2, 3-0) has won six straight games. Marcus LoVett scored 32 for St. John’s (8-8, 2-1). (18) BUTLER 85 GEORGETOWN 76, OT
WASHINGTON — Freshman Kamar Baldwin scored 16 points as Butler (14-2, 3-1 Big East) held off Georgetown in overtime. L.J. Peak scored 21 points for the Hoyas (8-8, 0-4). (24) FLORIDA 83 TENNESSEE 70
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — KeVaughn Allen connected on four 3-pointers in the final 7:34 and scored 23 points to send Florida past Tennessee. The Gators (12-3, 3-0 SEC) pulled away from a 56-all tie to beat the Vols (8-7, 1-2). (25) INDIANA 96 ILLINOIS 80
INDIANAPOLIS — James Blackmon Jr. scored 25 points, Thomas Bryant had 20 as Indiana beat Illinois (11-5, 1-2) for its first Big Ten win of the season. Robert Johnson had 18 points for Indiana (11-5, 1-2). From wire reports
en-game stretch in the schedule through the end of January that features four teams currently ranked in the Top 25.
UP NEXT Clemson: The Tigers head to Atlanta to play Georgia Tech on Thursday before returning home to face No. 11 Virginia next Saturday. Notre Dame: The Irish travel to Miami on Thursday, kicking off a three-game trip that will also take them to No. 21 Virginia Tech and No. 12 Florida State.
Duane Notice had 19 points off four 3-pointers while Rakym Felder scored 19 off the bench to send the Gamecocks (12-3) to their second straight 2-0 start in the Southeastern Conference — and just the fourth ever in 26 years in the league. “We made a couple of mistakes, but we just had to pick up our intensity,” Notice said. That’s what happened after Texas A&M (8-6) took its final lead on Tonny Trocha-Morelos’ jumper with 6:58 remaining. Thornwell ignited the decisive run with a basket on the next possession that put South Carolina ahead to stay. Notice followed with a 3-point play and Thornwell had two more baskets. By the time PJ Dozier hit a 3-pointer from the left corner, the Gamecocks were ahead 72-61. “Thornwell made a couple of plays and he separated the game himself,” Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy said. D.J. Hogg tied his career high with 25 points to lead Texas A&M, which fell to 0-3 in SEC play for the first time in its five league seasons. Hogg had seven 3-pointers, topping his career best of five last accomplished against St. Francis (Pa.) in December. For Thornwell, it was his second straight stellar performance since returning from a six-game suspension. He had 19 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and three blocks in South Carolina’s win at Georgia this past Wednesday.
THE BIG PICTURE Texas A&M: The Aggies started four sophomores and a freshman and shot
SERVING NOTICE Notice shook off a bad shooting stretch — he was 7 of 34 from the field for 21 points his past four games — against the Aggies. When Notice made his first three shots at practice Friday, Martin said Dozier was so excited for his teammate. “They went nuts on him,” Martin said. “It’s how this team is.”
UP NEXT Texas A&M: Faces LSU at home on Wednesday. South Carolina: At Tennessee on Wednesday. TEXAS A&M (8-6) Williams 6-11 0-1 12, Hogg 9-13 0-0 25, Davis 4-8 2-2 10, Gilder 3-8 0-0 6, Collins 1-2 0-0 3, Miller 0-0 1-2 1, Trocha-Morelos 2-5 0-0 6, Hampton 2-4 0-0 5, Eubanks 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-51 3-5 68. SOUTH CAROLINA (12-3) Silva 6-10 3-4 15, Kotsar 1-6 0-0 2, Notice 6-12 3-3 19, Thornwell 6-16 3-4 16, Dozier 3-12 1-2 8, Keita 0-1 0-0 0, Blanton 0-0 0-0 0, Gravett 0-3 0-0 0, Felder 6-8 4-4 19, McKie 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 28-70 14-17 79. Halftime—Texas A&M 38-36. 3-Point Goals—Texas A&M 11-19 (Hogg 7-9, Trocha-Morelos 2-3, Collins 1-2, Hampton 1-3, Gilder 0-2), South Carolina 9-25 (Notice 4-9, Felder 3-3, Dozier 1-5, Thornwell 1-6, Gravett 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Texas A&M 35 (Williams 14), South Carolina 27 (Thornwell 7). Assists— Texas A&M 16 (Gilder 4), South Carolina 14 (Dozier 4). Total Fouls—Texas A&M 15, South Carolina 10. A—14,249 (18,000).
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES EAST
Butler 85, Georgetown 76 Creighton 78, Providence 64 Fair. Dickinson 87, Bryant 84 Mount St. Mary’s 77, CCSU 68 Penn St. 72, Michigan St. 63 Quinnipiac 81, Manhattan 72 Robert Morris 62, St. Francis Brooklyn 58 Saint Joseph’s 70, Fordham 55 Seton Hall 87, DePaul 56 St. Bonaventure 82, George Mason 72 Syracuse 77, Pittsburgh 66 Temple 81, East Carolina 62 Wagner 75, Sacred Heart 64 West Virginia 82, TCU 70 Yale 102, Mitchell College 46
SOUTH
Alabama A&M 79, MVSU 76 Chattanooga 80, Furman 64 Coastal Carolina 80, Arkansas St. 65 Coll. of Charleston 77, Hofstra 71 Delaware St. 55, NC A&T 53 Duke 93, Boston College 82 E. Illinois 74, E. Kentucky 60 ETSU 67, Mercer 58 FAU 73, FIU 64 Florida 83, Tennessee 70 Florida Gulf Coast 89, Stetson 88 Florida St. 93, Virginia Tech 78 Gardner-Webb 79, Charleston Southern 75 Georgia 71, Missouri 66 Georgia Southern 86, Troy 82 Georgia St. 78, S. Alabama 77 Liberty 61, Campbell 54 Lipscomb 82, Kennesaw St. 79 Louisville 65, Georgia Tech 50 Mississippi St. 95, LSU 78 ODU 79, W. Kentucky 67 Radford 76, Presbyterian 63
SC-Upstate 75, NJIT 65 S. Carolina 79, Texas A&M 68 Southern Miss. 73, UTEP 65 The Citadel 79, VMI 74 UALR 76, Appalachian St. 68 UNC-Asheville 88, High Point 58 UNC-Greensboro 76, W. Carolina 57 VCU 81, UMass 64 Winthrop 83, Longwood 65
MIDWEST
Bowling Green 76, Ball St. 71 Buffalo 77, E. Michigan 68 Illinois St. 77, Indiana St. 58 Indiana 96, Illinois 80 Kansas St. 75, Oklahoma 64 Maryland 77, Michigan 70 N. Illinois 87, Cent. Michigan 83 Nebraska-Omaha 101, S. Dakota St. 93 New Mex. St. 78, Chicago St. 62 North Dakota 95, S. Utah 65 Notre Dame 75, Clemson 70 S. Illinois 75, Missouri St. 67 South Dakota 85, IUPUI 74 Toledo 91, Miami (Ohio) 76 W. Illinois 86, Oral Roberts 71 Xavier 97, St. John’s 82
SOUTHWEST
Lamar 74, SE Louisiana 54 Middle Tennessee 79, North Texas 68 SMU 84, South Florida 65
FAR WEST
Colorado St. 85, Air Force 58 Montana 65, E. Washington 59 San Diego 76, Pepperdine 68 San Jose St. 69, Fresno St. 62 Utah 88, Arizona St. 82 Utah St. 79, UNLV 63 Washington 87, Oregon St. 61
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CLEMSON (11-4) Blossomgame 9-17 4-4 22, Grantham 3-9 0-0 8, Djitte 2-3 0-0 4, Mitchell 4-6 0-0 8, Holmes 1-4 0-0 3, Thomas 4-6 1-2 9, DeVoe 4-7 2-2 14, Reed 1-5 0-0 2. Totals 28-57 7-8 70. NOTRE DAME (14-2) Geben 1-3 0-0 2, Colson 5-10 2-2 13, Beachem 8-14 0-0 22, Vasturia 6-15 0-0 14, Farrell 5-10 1-2 15, Torres 0-0 0-0 0, Ryan 1-2 0-0 3, Pflueger 2-4 0-0 5, Gibbs 0-2 1-2 1. Totals 28-60 4-6 75. Halftime —Clemson 40-33. 3-Point Goals —Clemson 7-18 (DeVoe 4-7, Grantham 2-5, Holmes 1-3, Blossomgame 0-1, Mitchell 0-1, Reed 0-1), Notre Dame 15-32 (Beachem 6-10, Farrell 4-7, Vasturia 2-6, Ryan 1-2, Colson 1-3, Pflueger 1-3, Gibbs 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Clemson 27 (Blossomgame 8), Notre Dame 27 (Colson 12). Assists —Clemson 14 (Mitchell 5), Notre Dame 18 (Farrell 7). Total Fouls—Clemson 9, Notre Dame 13.
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nearly 70 percent in the opening period, so clearly the future is strong. The 6-foot-9 Hogg and 6-10 Tyler Davis are players who give Texas A&M a strong inside duo. Hogg made all five of his shots the first 20 minutes, including a banked 30-footer as time ran out on the half. South Carolina: The Gamecocks’ best players in Thornwell and Dozier struggled to score and that’s the wrong recipe for winning in the SEC. The two, who average nearly 35 points a game, were just 3-of-14 shooting combined for eight points. The pair finished a combined 9-of-28 shooting for 24 points.
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Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) will look to avoid turnovers against Alabama’s top-ranked defense in Monday’s championship game.
Matchups that will decide national title BY RALPH D. RUSSO The Associated Press Every defensive meeting at Clemson this week might as well have started with coordinator Brent Venables passing around a photo of Alabama’s O.J. Howard with the caption “Know where 88 is at all times.” For the second straight season, the Tigers and Crimson Tide will meet for the College Football Playoff championship. Howard is the talented tight end who came into last season’s title game with 33 catches for 394 yards and no touchdowns. He then went off for 208 yards on five catches with two scores as Clemson’s defense seemed unaware that Howard was an eligible receiver. While it’s safe to assume quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Jalen Hurts will play pivotal roles in Monday’s game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, you never know who will emerge as a star on the big stage — especially with the most talented rosters in college football facing off. With the help of some coaches who have played each team and the scouting website Pro Football Focus, these are some of the matchups that could determine Tigers-Tide II.
WATSON VS. ALABAMA’S SCORING DEFENSE Watson is probably going to throw an interception at some point against Alabama. He has thrown 17 on the season after throwing 13 last season, including one in his magnificent championship game performance. The junior Heisman Trophy runner-up is a confident passer who will try to make difficult throws. He is also able to escape trouble with his mobility and strength. Add those up and he occasionally courts trouble. As everyone who has been paying attention knows by now, Alabama’s defense scores a lot. Twelve touchdowns to be exact. Alabama’s athletes are so crazy good — from defensive end Jonathan Allen to linebacker Ryan Anderson to safety Minkah Fitzpatrick — that they become dynamic ball carriers when running through fast guys who can’t tackle and big guys who aren’t fast enough to keep up. Purdue coach Jeff Brohm, who faced Alabama when he
cels out a lot of aggression for aggression sake,” Aranda said.
ALABAMA CENTER BRADLEY BOZEMAN VS. CLEMSON DT DEXTER LAWRENCE
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How Clemson’s pass rush fares against Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, and new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will be one of Monday’s championship game keys. was coach at Western Kentucky this season and lost 3810, said the touchdowns are no fluke. Most defenses provide some opportunities for safe throws. Not Alabama’s. “They’re going to press you,” he said. “They’re going to get up on you. So there’s not a whole lot of separation unless you want to hold onto the ball.” And holding on to the ball usually doesn’t end well against the best pass rush in college football — a pass rush that does not rely on much blitzing. Troy coach Neal Brown, whose team lost 30-24 at Clemson on Sept. 10, said Clemson usually tries to set up Watson for easy throws early in the game to get him comfortable. “They did a great job schematically of getting him into the flow of the game,” Brown said. Brohm said Clemson’s offense, which is heavy on misdirection and gets Watson involved in the running game, matches up as well as possible against Alabama’s defense. Alabama’s offense, with an inconsistent passer in Hurts, is not necessarily built to match scores with Watson. Clemson’s path to victory includes forcing the Tide’s offense to provide all of Alabama’s points.
CLEMSON WR MIKE WILLIAMS VS. ALABAMA CB MARLON HUMPHREY Williams, at 6-foot-3 and 225
pounds, gets compared to all those big, impossible-to-cover receivers that play in the NFL : Alshon Jeffrey (6-3, 216), Demariyus Thomas (6-3, 235) and even former great Calvin Johnson (6-5, 237). The junior is Watson’s security blanket — almost to a fault. The Tigers have so many effective weapons that at times this season they almost became too reliant on Williams and limited an offense that does so much well. Then again, it’s easy to want to force feed Williams, who has the speed to get deep and size and strength to catch passes when covered. Physically, Humphrey is about as a good a matchup for Williams as you’ll find. The junior is 6-1 and 196. His problem has been getting beat down the field. He has allowed 16.3 yards per catch this season, according to Pro Football Focus, after allowing 17.4 last year.
HURTS VS. CLEMSON’S PASS RUSH The Tide’s pass rush is ferocious (50 sacks), but the Tigers get after passers almost as well (49 sacks). Pressure has been a problem for Hurts. According to Pro Football Focus, Hurts’ completion percentage drops to 31 percent when he is under pressure. Incompletions are not the worst thing. Better than interceptions. Hurts has thrown four of his
nine picks when facing pressure, according to PFF. Hurts (891 yards rushing) can also turn a near sack into a big gain. So Clemson needs to force hurried throws, but also be disciplined enough to not allow Hurts room to take off. LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda said Lane Kiffin, now the former Alabama offensive coordinator, turned the Tide’s offense into one that morphs from week to week to attack an opponents’ weakness. “The biggest thing with Alabama, you had to look at yourself before you looked at them. What hurt you in the past?” said Aranda, whose team lost 10-0 to Alabama on Nov. 5. Now with Steve Sarkisian calling plays : “I’m wondering how much that changes,” Aranda said. Aranda said Alabama gets Hurts involved in the running game when defenses get overly aggressive. “The quarterback run can-
The Tigers got 17 sacks from tackles Carlos Watkins (10.5) and Lawrence (6.5), the 340-pound freshman freak. Venables is going to make it hard for Alabama to doubleteam the big guy. “Venables does a great job creating Bear fronts, which, in a Bear front, all five offensive linemen are covered. Which creates one-on-one matchups,” Brown said. The good news for Hurts is Alabama’s offensive line is as good as any in the country at protecting the passer. The Crimson Tide allowed 24 sacks but that’s a little misleading because it counts running plays where Hurts was caught behind the line. In 434 passing plays, Alabama allowed six sacks, according to PFF. Bozeman is the rock in the middle of that line, a 319pound junior. Guards Ross Pierschbacher and Korren Kirven will also get their chances to deal with the Clemson’s man-child. In fact, don’t be surprised if Venables tries to get Lawrence matched up on the guards who are not as good as Bozeman.
PREDICTION Alabama is better or at worst equal to Clemson everywhere but one spot: quarterback. Watson and the nature of Clemson’s offensive scheme give the Tigers answers for Alabama’s smothering defense that few teams have. But the combination of Nick Saban’s preparation and planning and the most talented roster in college football means nothing less than another all-time performance from Watson will be needed for Clemson to win. It wasn’t enough last year and it won’t be this year. Alabama 33-21.
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FROM PAGE B1 “We’re losing a bunch of guys and need to get it done.” The Tigers (13-1) are losing just about everyone. Quarterback Deshaun Watson, who became the first player in Football Bowl Subdivision history to top 1,000 yards rushing and 4,000 yards passing in 2015, is turning pro after graduating in three years. Running back Wayne Gallman, Williams and fellow receiver Artavis Scott will join Watson in the NFL. Gallman set the school’s single-season rushing (1,527 yards) last year. Williams is widely expected to be the first receiver draft in April. And Scott is Clemson’s all-time career leader in receptions (242). Throw in tight end Jordan Leggett and center Jay Guillermo, and Clemson will have to replace a big chunk of its high-scoring offense. They will have nearly as many losses on the other side of the ball, with cornerback Cordrea Tankersley, safety Jadar Johnson, linebacker Ben Boulware and defensive end Carlos Watkins all gone. That’s the team’s top two defensive backs, who have nine interceptions between them this season, its leading tackler and sacks leader. So now’s the time to get it done. Clemson’s lone national championship came in 1981, the year before NCAA probation hit in a recruiting scandal. “I think we’re just now building our brand,” Boulware said. “For a long time, we haven’t been that good. We were very inconsistent. We weren’t ever really a part that have national championship conversation up until the past couple years. It takes a while to get the respect. It’s slowly but surely getting there.” Of course, Alabama (14-0) stands in the way — again. “Got to beat them,” Boulware said. “If you want to be the best, you got to beat the best. And that’s Alabama
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right now. So we’re definitely, in my opinion, at their heels. But they’re the standard, and they have been the best for a while, but we want to get up there, too.” Clemson blew its chance last year, losing 45-40 thanks partly to two blown coverages against tight end O.J. Howard and a 95-yard kickoff return. Those three plays have haunted the Tigers for a year. It’s also provided motivation. “We’re definitely the underdog,” Guillermo said. “It’s one thing that I feel like people love an underdog story and people love the guys who aren’t supposed to win who are able to get it done.” Saban told Swinney that night on the cruise that he thought Clemson had a “great opportunity” to return to the
title game because of all of Swinney’s returning players. Swinney is reminded of that conversation every time he scrolls through his phone and sees the picture they took wearing matching green shirts. “Certainly eight years ago, I don’t think anybody saw us as a national championship contender,” Swinney said. “We were a solid program, but we weren’t a national championship contender. And to see what we’ve been able to do the last eight seasons has been special. It’s just been one day at a time. That’s what we always say: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. One bite at a time. You can’t get it done in a day.” They might, though, need to get it done this year.
interesting to see how he handles all of the looks Tiger defensive coordinator Brent Venables throws his way. Will the Clemson defense pitch another shutout? No, but if it plays the way it did against Ohio State it can limit what the points Alabama puts on the board. And Clemson is the best offense the Tide has faced this year, hands down. Clemson unveiled something resembling last year’s
version of quarterback Deshaun Watson against the Buckeyes. Clemson called more designed runs for Watson, and he just adds another dimension to a varied offense when he does that. This Alabama defense is on a different level than any other in the country, but the Tigers will be able to put up some points on them. Enough to win a national title. Clemson 31, Alabama 24.
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CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had simple instructions for 340-pound defenNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME sive lineman Dexter Lawrence when he first used him on offense: “Go that way.” Lawrence, the agile freshman who has bedeviled offensive lines, has done the same to defensive opponents as part of the Tigers’ LAWRENCE “Jumbo Package.” That’s when they line up the 6-foot-5 Lawrence and 6-4, 310-pound defensive end Christian Wilkins in the backfield for goal line or short yardage situations. You should see more than just the Tigers EDITOR’S NOTE get bigger in the backThe results of field during the College Footthe College ball Playoff Fiesta Football Bowl game bePlayoff. Altween Clemson abama has and Ohio State used Naand the Peach gurski Bowl game beAward-wintween Alabama ning defenand Washington sive end were not available Jonathan at press time. Allen (6-3, For a complete 291 pounds) recap, visit our and freshwebsite at www. man linetheitem.com. backer Mack Wilson as goal line blockers. Wilson, at 6-foot-2, 242 pounds, caught a TD pass out of a goal line set in the Tide’s blowout of Kent State. “If they can create an advantage, I think it’s something that we need to do,” Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said. No. 1 Alabama (13-0; No. 1 CFP) faced No. 4 Washington (12-1; No. 4 CFP) in the Peach Bowl on Saturday while No. 2 Ohio State (111; No. 3 CFP) took on No. 3 Clemson (12-1; No. 2 CFP) in the Fiesta Bowl. The winners will play for the national championship in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9.
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ATHENS, Ga. — P.J. Dozier scored 24 points and Sindarius Thornwell had 19 in his return from a six-game suspension to lead South Carolina to a 67-61 win over Georgia in the Gamecocks’ Southeastern Conference opener on Wednesday night. Thornwell, the SEC’s reigning defensive player of the year, had 11 rebounds, three blocks and six steals for South Carolina (11-3, 1-0 SEC). Yante Maten led Georgia (9-5, 1-1) with 18 points, including a 3-pointer with about 1 minute remaining to cut South Carolina’s lead to 62-61. Thornwell’s tip-in of his own miss pushed the lead back to three points. J.J. Frazier had 16 THORNWELL points for Georgia despite making only one of six 3-pointers. Thornwell returned as a starter after completing the suspension for an unspecified violation of athletic department policy. He apologized to teammates and fans on Monday but would not say why he was suspended. The Gamecocks were 7-0 and ranked No. 20 with Thornwell, who was averaging 18.7 points. They were 3-3 and fell out of the Top 25 during the suspension. Even while missing Thornwell’s defensive leadership for six games, South Carolina led the SEC in scoring defense, allowing 59.3 points per game. His return added more strength to the defense which swarmed Maten, the SEC’s second-leading scorer, near the basket and frustrated the Bulldogs’ outside shooters. South Carolina opened the second half with a 12-5 run to take its biggest lead at 48-39. Georgia cut the lead to 51-49 on Juwan Parker’s 3-pointer and Frazier’s fast-break layup on consecutive possessions.
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STOCK STORIES OF THE WEEK FORD The automaker on Tuesday canceled its $1.6 billion Mexican expansion plan as the President-elect Trump threatened border tariff for building a version of Cruze model in Mexico. It said it would add positions in its existing Michigan plant instead.
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More parents foot the bill for their child’s college education, trying to give them a financial leg up after graduation. But for some, this plan could backfire, saddling the child with the cost of the parents’ retirement. Researchers from University of Southern California and University of South Carolina found 13 percent of U.S. parents around age 50 pay college loans on behalf of their students. On average, they shouldered $21,000 of their child’s debt, according to the study, and tended to be black, have multiple children, have college degrees themselves and were middle- to high-income wage earners. Kara Stevens, financial planner and author of the Frugal Feminista website, said debt is an emotionallycharged subject for black families. Historically shut out from wealth-making opportunities afforded to white families, African-American parents will take on their children’s debt to give them a clean slate and the best shot at success after school, Stevens said. Parents are pouring more of that wealth into studentloan repayment instead of their own retirement. Researchers found that between the 1995-96 and 2015-16 academic years, parents more than tripled their borrowing from Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), from $3.6 billion to $12 billion. Stevens, who worked her way out of $65,000 of student-loan and consumer debt, suggested parents offer inkind support instead. For instance, a parent could take on one of their child’s loans, and offer room-and-board in the precarious years after graduation. “It assures wealth has the potential to accumulate on both ends,” Stevens said.
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There are two main types of 529 college savings plans: prepaid plans, which are often modeled around costs for in-state public colleges; and savings plans, which operate similarly to a 401(k) and may be managed by a financial adviser. If your state offers a tax deduction, it’s usually best to go with that plan, says Denise Downey, a certified financial planner in Spokane, Wash. Those savings can be used to increase your 529 contributions, so your child will have more money for college. You can choose another state’s plan, but be aware that those tax incentives may only apply if you invest in your home state’s 529 plan. Be sure to take a close look at the terms of each plan when comparing options. Excessive management or ad-
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ministrative fees can negate your financial gains. MAXIMIZE AID ELIGIBILITY
After you submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, you’ll get a student aid report that includes your estimated family contribution, or EFC. That determines how much federal aid your child is eligible for. Many colleges use it to decide how much need-based aid to award. For dependent students, the assets and income of both the student and parents are factored into your EFC, and different transactions can have an impact on your EFC. For example, selling an investment property or withdrawing money from your retirement account early is counted as additional income. That will increase your EFC. And the more money that’s in your child’s name, the less need-
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I recently had a 13-month CD come due. The previous annual percentage rate (APR) was 1.183%. When I asked about the new rate, I thought they had misplaced the decimal point, 0.10%. I know CD rates are at rock bottom, but how could they have dropped this low? My old bank was bought out by another bank. I don't know if this had anything to do with the low rate or not. I ended up going with the shortest term, three months, which translated into an even lower rate of 0.05%. I like the safety of a CD, but at this rate, I am making next to nothing. Will the Federal Reserve interest rate hike do anything for CD rates? I'll be 62 next year, collecting a pension from a law enforcement career, and working another job. My wife is on Social Security disability. Any advice?
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based aid he or she may be eligible for. Since the FAFSA currently uses your tax information from the year before last, you’ll have to make the necessary adjustments to your finances during the first half of your child’s junior year of high school to maximize their federal aid eligibility. TEACH A FINANCIAL LESSON
Saving money for your child’s college education is important, but financial literacy can take your money even further. Deborah Fox, a San Diego certified financial planner, suggests using an allowance to teach the basics of handling money early on. You can take that a step further by offering to give your child a small loan from the “Bank of Mom and Dad” to help them understand what it means to take on debt and repay it. That, she says, is a lesson that will stick.
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At the time you invested in the 13-month CD, 1.183% A would have been one of the more competitive offers out there. “So, congratulations,” says Greg McBride, chief financial analyst with Bankrate.com. And, by the time of your renewal, McBride says 0.10% would have been one of the least competitive offers out there. “Yes, a bank acquisition often brings about changes in products, policies, and pricing – and
rarely in a favorable way for consumers,” says McBride. “But regardless, I’d advocate shopping around to get better yields. Even in a low-rate environment, the 1.183% offer is very attainable.” McBride also says shopping around for the best yields will do more for your bottom line than the Federal Reserve will, at least for the foreseeable future. “While a series of interest-rate hikes will eventually filter out to savers in the form of modest improvement, don’t expect a sea change in returns right away,” he says. “Most financial institutions are using rising rates as a way to pass along higher rates to borrowers before getting around to doing so for savers.”
Robert Powell is editor of Retirement Weekly, contributes regularly to USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch. Got questions about money? Email rpowell@allthings retirement.com.
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GOOD HABITS HELP IN CALCULATING CAREER EARNINGS
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Nothing, and I mean nothing can create discomfort quite like calculating your career earnings. If you’re not dissatisfied with how much you’ve earned, you’ll certainly be dissatisfied with how much you’ve kept. The practice gets even hairier when you decide to project your income forward, and calculate your total future earnings. Will you keep and invest what you need to survive? Or will your future earnings fall prey to the same ills which consumed your current career earnings? It’s easy to get caught up in viewing your career earnings as anything other than your lifetime of financial resources, but it is, in fact, your lifetime of financial resources. Yet somehow, every time you receive a paycheck, it feels like the money is meant for the next two weeks, not the next 60 years. My family grocery shops on Sundays. We always have. As we unload the groceries into the refrigerator and pantry upon arriving home, I know that we can’t consume all of our food that day while we sit around and watch football games. The food needs to last us until the next planned trip to the store. This is why your mom used to yell at you for opening a new bag of chips within minutes of her arriving home from the grocery store. Your demand for the food will wipe out the supply. Once you get the hang of it, making one trip to the grocery store last seven days, isn’t tremendously challenging. You gather one pool of resources, and then whittle it down over the course of the week. Now, try to imagine that same process, except you need to set aside food for potentially a fortyyear period in which you can no longer go to the grocery store. If food didn’t spoil and you had a place to store it, all you would have to do is save a can or two of food per week, and your problem would be solved. Seems impossible, right? It’s because our culture
is currently one of consumption, not retention. Consume, they’ll always be more, you tell yourself. I know it may seem like I harp on the decline of people covered by defined benefit plans (pensions) quite a bit. But the United States personal savings rate has declined in-line with the number of people covered by pensions. In other words, people are now doing the exact opposite of what is needed to successfully retire. Absent Social Security, which your career earnings also happens to fund, your career earnings truly are your entire pool of financial resources for your lifetime. It certainly doesn’t feel that way. Each time you get paid, you think about what you need right now. There are the basics like food and shelter, but the other obligations are created by you and your lifestyle choices. These choices become habits, and these habits become the reason why you’re disturbed when you calculated your career earnings.
If you’re wise, you can legally defer or avoid taxes while at the same time retaining and even growing your earnings. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the impact of taxes on what you’ve kept of your career earnings. If you’re wise, you can legally defer or avoid taxes while at the same time retaining and even growing your earnings. Your qualified retirement plan contributions (e.g. 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA, etc.) can do just that. You can keep what you earn and do so in tax-sensitive manner. You may be tempted to raise the “no regrets” flag, like so many people do, but that’s hard to do when you look back on a lifetime of earnings with no means to provide for the future. Calculate your career earnings today, and then ask yourself “am I creating a path to victory or am I eating all of the chips on Sunday?"
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Many of us use credit cards every day. We earn rewards points and make shopping and paying for goods easier through the convenience of not having to carry around cash. Those same perks hold true for business cards as well. But if your business credit card has expenses and fees attached to it, do you know which of those are tax deductible? If you don’t, you’ll be happy to learn that it’s actually quite a few. In fact, nearly every fee that you incur on your business card can be written off. uAnnual fees: This may be a great way to justify getting that card with the steep annual fee that also has amazing rewards. Yes, you can write it off, but keep in mind that the primary use of the card needs to be for business purposes and not for personal use. uLate fees: Hopefully you’re not incurring late fees on your credit cards, but mistakes happen and you sometimes forget to make a payment. Those fees can be written off. Of course, it’s always best to call the company and explain you simply forgot and ask if they can waive the fee this time; saving $35 is almost always going to be better than claiming a $35 tax deduction. uInterest charges: There are times when you need equipment, and there just isn’t enough cash in the bank to pay for it right away. Those interest charges are all tax deductible. uSwipe fees: As a business owner, you pay the credit card company every time someone uses their card to pay you. These are fully tax deductible. uMiscellaneous fees: Do you need cash? Your cash advance fees are deductible (although most financial professionals still don’t recommend this expensive way of accessing cash).
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MAXIMIZING DEDUCTIONS The best part about deducting credit card fees as a business owner is there is really no stipulation on how big your business has to be. In fact, if you use a personal credit card and incur expenses, you can deduct them (as long as they are business related). That’s great news for even those who have a side business. If you think you’ve been leaving credit card-related tax deductions on the table, it’s a good idea to go through your card statements before filing your taxes and add up all the fees. You could reduce your tax liability considerably if you’re using your credit card, whether business or personal, for business use.
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Reports show consumers seem to be in mood to spend Paul Davidson @Pdavidsonusat USA TODAY
A light week of economic news features the American consumer, who underpinned economic growth in 2016 and is expected to do so again this year. Reports are expected on retail sales, consumer credit and the labor market. Consumer credit was healthy in 2016, with revolving credit, or credit card usage, joining non-revolving activity, namely student and auto loans, as a driver of growth. Americans are making more purchases with plastic now that they’ve whittled down the debt built up in the mid-2000’s credit boom, and job and income growth are steady. Total outstanding credit gains slowed to $16 billion in October from $22 billion the previous month. But “consumer fundamentals remain healthy,” says Nomura economist Lewis Alexander. That’s encouraging because credit card usage bolsters consumer spending, which makes up about 70% of economic activity. Economists expect the Federal Reserve to report Monday that consumer credit growth picked up to $18.2 billion in November. The Labor Department last week reported decent, if more ISTOCKPHOTO
Consumer credit was healthy in 2016, with revolving credit, or credit card usage, added as a driver of growth.
modest, job gains of 156,000 in December, below the 180,000 monthly average for 2016. But that closely-watched monthly survey reveals only net payroll growth. Employment could increase, for example, simply because there are fewer layoffs. Labor’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) shows that the number of hires dipped to 5.1 million in October from 5.3 million in July. And hiring continues to lag job openings, which fell from a record 5.8 million in July to 5.5 million in October. Yet that’s still close to an all-time high. Labor last week revised up November’s net job gains to 204,000. And so a pick-up in both openings and hiring in that month’s JOLTS report, out Tuesday, would be encouraging. After some strong months, retail sales fizzled in November, with a 0.1% gain for both total sales and a core reading that strips out volatile categories such as autos and gasoline. But last month, service-sector activity notched robust growth and consumer confidence hit a new postrecession high. Economists expect the Commerce Department to announce Friday that both total retail sales and the core measure increased a healthy 0.5% in December. That would be another positive indicator for the holiday shopping season.
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Social isolation and cognitive impairment are among the known risk factors for elder abuse. “Stay socially active and engaged,” said Martin. “Social isolation increases the risk of becoming a victim. If someone is isolating you from your friends, family or others in your community, seek help.”
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Don’t let anyone rush or pressure you into signing a document, purchasing something, or giving away your money or property. “Take your time,” said Martin. “Consult with others. If you feel rushed or pressured to act, don’t act. Instead, talk to others including trusted friends and family members, your banker or attorney, or other professionals such as clergy members or social workers.” AVOID JOINT ACCOUNTS.
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KEEP YOUR HOME.
Don’t give your home away to someone in exchange for a promise to care for you or allow you to live there as long as you live. “These kinds of promises are broken every day and you could find yourself without a home or the help you need,” said Martin.
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lder abuse is a growing problem in the U.S. Or at least so say experts who testified before a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing in November. In fact, one in 10 seniors age 60 and older who live at home experience abuse, neglect or exploitation, according to one expert, Jaye Martin, executive director of Maine Legal Services for the Elderly. And financial abuse – perpetrated by mainly by family members, many of whom are guardians – is one of the most common types of elder abuse, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released for the hearing. According to GAO, a guardianship may be necessary as an older adult becomes incapable of making informed decisions. The GAO wrote in its report: “While many guardians act in the best interest of persons under guardianship, some have been reported to engage in the abuse of older adults.” So, what can you do to avoid financial abuse by family members, guardians and others in power?
WAYS TO HELP YOUR LOVED ONES uPlan ahead to protect your assets and ensure that your wishes are followed. uConsult with a qualified financial professional or attorney before signing complex agreements or anything you don’t understand. uBuild relationships with professionals who are involved with your finances – they can assist in monitoring for suspicious activity. uLimit your use of cash – using checks and credit cards leaves a paper trail. uTrust your instincts and feel free to say “no” – remember, it’s your money. SOURCE: ALLIANZ LIFE
INVOLVE YOUR FINANCIAL TEAM IN YOUR AFFAIRS.
“The most important thing elders can do to address elder financial abuse is to involve multiple parties in helping them manage their financial affairs,” said Walter White, president and chief executive officer of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. “Having a third party involved can provide an additional layer of oversight, providing the necessary checks and balances that can help identify potential problems before they happen.” Read Allianz Life’s 2016 Safeguarding Our Seniors Study. Others agree. “Financial advisers can be very helpful,” said Robert Mauterstock, author of Passing the Torch, Critical Conversations with Your Adult Children. “They often can notice if money is being withdrawn from client's accounts surreptitiously.” For her part, Martin also recommends building relationships
with the professionals who advise you or handle your money, such as your banker and attorney. “They can help to detect changes in your financial activity that may signal exploitation and be available to advise you if you are being pressured to act,” she said. Mauterstock also noted that each state has a protective services department. “Financial advisers or family members can call in to protective services anonymously and report a problem,” he said. “Protective services will often then follow up with the family.” Elders can also hire a bookkeeper to pay their bills and manage their bank accounts, said Mauterstock, who noted there’s a bill before Congress called the Senior$afe Act of 2015 which would protect financial advisers who report an abuse. Among other things, those involved in watching over your affairs – be it a banker, CPA, attorney, or lawyer – should look for red flags such as unusually high guardian fees or excessive vehicle or dining expenses, according to the GAO.
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According to the Allianz Life study, a large percentage of elders that have suffered financial abuse were victimized by people that are close to them - either a family member, friend or another professional caregiver.
Consider a revocable trust with a corporate trustee. “There is no better protection for a (senior),” said Mauterstock. “Corporate trustees are the most regulated financial entities in our industry; they’re regulated by the OCC, the FDIC, and the state banking commission.”
A durable power of attorney is an important estate-planning tool, said Mauterstock. In essence, it’s a legal document that gives someone you choose the power to act in your place should you become mentally incapacitated. Note, however, the person with the durable power has unlimited access to your finances. So, make sure the person with the durable power sends copies of all transactions, as well as duplicate banking, investment and credit card statements, to your financial team each month. For her part, Martin said powers of attorney are useful and important tools, but can be misused. “Only execute a power of attorney after consulting with an attorney and only appoint someone you trust completely,” she said. “Beware of gifting clauses in power of attorney documents. You can and often should limit the power you give your agent. Grant no more authority than is needed.”
Got questions about money? Email Bob at rpowell@allthingsretirement.com.
Lack of young homebuyers fuels wealth gap Housing values soar, but renters haven’t shared in the windfall Jeff Reeves Special for USA TODAY
It’s a tale that has been told over and over — Millennials just aren’t buying homes and instead are sticking to renting. The absence of Millennial homebuyers is a big story for the economy, because housing sales and construction are big drivers of jobs. But it’s also an equally big story for the personal finances of Millennials, who are missing out on the real estate wealth that bolstered the balance sheets of previous generations. “The most impactful contributor to consumer wealth since the great financial crisis has been growth in home equity,” said Brad Friedlander, managing partner at Angel Oak Capital Advisors. “Similarly, there has been a growing wealth gap between homeowners and renters, largely due to home equity.” According to the Federal Reserve, U.S. owners held more than $12.7 billion in home equity at the end of the second quarter of 2016. That’s the highest since the end of 2006, before the housing bubble burst, and more than double the crisis-era low of just under $6 billion in home equity. In other words, housing values
TO RENT OR NOT TO RENT Costs associated with both renting and homeownership have been soaring since the 1980s. Ownership became 10% more expensive than renting, compared with their relative costs in 1982. They are now even, indicating high demand for rental properties. Consumer Price Index for:
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have soared, but renters haven't shared in the wealth. Worse still, consider that as the economy recovered around 2010, rents have climbed steadily. The typical renter is now paying about 20% more than in September 2010. This trend comes at a time when median household incomes still remain below 2007 levels, which means the dip in homeownership rates couldn’t have been timed worse for Millennial finances. And without home equity to bolster their family balance sheets, these younger Americans are significantly behind older generations — in homeownership
and the future financial security associated with it. HOPE FOR YOUNG HOMEBUYERS
However, it doesn't have to stay that way. Millennials still have the opportunity to tap into the housing market’s potential. While underwriting standards are indeed stricter than prior years, “some people could qualify for a mortgage who don’t even try,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors. Yun points to FHA mortgage products that require only 3.5% down, just $8,750 pay-
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“The last few years have been an opportunity to make equity and grow wealth, but it’s not too late for Millennials.” Brad Friedlander, managing partner at Angel Oak Capital Advisors.
ment toward a $250,000 mortgage, as well as interest rates near historic lows that reduce the cost of borrowing significantly.
If young homebuyers embrace the idea of a “starter home” the way previous generations have instead of simply lamenting how their dream home is out of reach, they often will have ample opportunity to enter the market, Yun said. “Maybe they need to lower their expectations of what that first home should be or settle for a smaller home in a different neighborhood,” he said. But if they do, these young homebuyers can build equity over time. “The last few years have been an opportunity to make equity and grow wealth, but it’s not too late for Millennials,” Friedlander said.
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Bobby Benson, far right, young cowboy star, demonstrates his six-gun ability for a group of Cub Scouts at the Elks Club. Bobby answered questions from the Cubs concerning the B-Bar-B Ranch and his activities as star of the program. The youthful star visited several groups of children while in Sumter.
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developed a story line featuring an orphan to be named Bobby Benson who had inherited a Ranch in Texas. He was able to market his idea not only to the Hecker Co. but also to CBS. The H-Bar-O Rangers began production on Oct. 17, 1932, and enjoyed instant success. The program produced more than 700 fifteen-minute episodes until it left the air in December of 1936. Thirteen years later it returned to the air with Ivan Cury, a talented 12-yearold with two years in radio acting, who beat out several auditioners to win the lead of the “Cowboy Kid. “The series remained on the air for six years, accounting for 350 episodes. In addition to his festival responsibilities, Benson visited the local Elks Club where he demonstrated his six-gun ability for the Cub Scouts in attendance. He also took the time to answer questions from the Cubs concerning the B-Bar-B Ranch and his activities as star of the program. He also met with and was entertained by groups of the festival’s committee members.
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Plans underway for July Fourth; Derthick recovering from surgery 75 YEARS AGO — 1942 June 26 — July2 Retail merchants were warned again of the approaching deadline for the turning in of maximum price lists to the war ration board. S.L. Roddey, chairman of the board, pointed out that under government order, the merchants would have their lists in by July 1. • It has been announced by the State Game and Fish Department that fishing in the Poinsett State Forest area, Yesteryear Sumter Counin Sumter ty, will be alSAMMY WAY lowed. Boats will be available at 50 cents each, and only five will be allowed on a lake. No private boats will be permitted, and a boat paddler will be required to have a permit as a fisherman. • A camp on Santee lake in Clarendon County, formerly owned by the Santee-Cooper authority, has been taken over by the extension service of South Carolina and will be operated as a state 4-H club camp for adult farm men and women. The camp, known as “Camp 32,” can accommodate about 300 persons. • Plans for the city celebration of the Fourth of July will be made at a meeting of the War Recreation committee, comprising Austin M. Francis and J.M. Eleazer, representing the YMCA; Mrs. A.M. Shattuck and Mrs. Louise Y. Earle from the YWCA; Joseph Stritter of the U.S.O.; Maj. George E. Sargent and Capt. Frank K. Brasington of Shaw Field; William Henry Shaw and Herbert A. Moses of the city recreation commission; and Miss Lois McKnight, WPA recreation director of this county. • The Boy Scout house, just outside the gates of Williams Furniture Corp., which will be the scene of the Sumter County Tuberculosis association’s low-price X-ray clinic, is now being painted for its new role, according to Julian T. Buxton of Williams Furniture Corp. Buxton and Wilbur Bateman, also of Williams Furniture, are doing much to make the clinic a success. They have fallen in with the plans of the association in the biggest tuberculosis survey Sumter ever had. Logan Phillips of the Nu-Idea Furniture Co. has lined up workers in his plant for X-ray services, and through his cooperation, the association will make a check-up on many more of Sumter’s industrial workers. • Wallace Hynds Jr., the 17-year-old son of physical education instructor and mathematics teacher at Edmunds High School, has received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, it was learned today by letter from Congressman H.P. Fulmer. Wallace attended Southwestern College in Memphis, Tennessee, this past winter, alma mater of his father, on an honorary scholarship and had begun work at Shaw Field this summer. • Twenty-five Boy Scouts, members of Troops 35 and 38, returned to Sumter from Camp Coker, near Hartsville, where they enjoyed a fine out-
council to review the present parking situation. The group will emphasize parking improvements in the block bounded by Sumter Street, North Main Street, West Hampton Avenue and West Calhoun Street.
25 YEARS AGO — 1991-92 Dec. 26 — Jan. 1
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1991— Brian Eargle, left, and his father, Raymond Eargle, are seen with the bicycle the elder Eargle rode as a delivery boy for a local auto parts store 41 years ago. ing at the Pee Dee Area Council summer camp during the past week. Hugh McLaurin, who had charge of transportation arrangements, said the Scouts were indebted to Edwin Boyle for having furnished a truck. Troop 34 also enjoyed a week at Camp Coker, having preceded Troops 35 and 38. Julian T. Buxton, chairman of the Sumter district, assisted with the transportation of this troop to and from camp. • Members of Sumter Pilot Club, who conducted War Bond and Stamp booths at the Capitol Department Store and Ruvelle dress shop, sold $3,470.80 worth. Figures for the war savings safe at the Capitol were $2,165. At the Ruvelle, the total amount for stamps and bonds sold was $1,305.80. Taking charge at the department store booth were Mrs. Nina M. Phelps, Miss Nelle Commander, Miss Bea Sharpton, Miss Julia Obenschain, Mrs. R.D. Graham and Mrs. Ernestine Curtis.
50 YEARS AGO — 1967 March 27 — April 2 A.C. Flora pushed across a run in the bottom of the fourth inning on a wild pitch and a single to hand Sumter’s Gamecocks their first defeat of the season, 3-2. Sumter’s Billy Ardis looked good in going the route and fanned six while giving up only three hits. But the Gamecock hurler walked five. • With opening night less than two weeks away, Sumter Raceway manager Clinnie Hyatt has a crew working almost around the clock to get the track in top condition for the 1967 season. A large field of local drivers will be on hand on opening day, plus quite a few from surrounding towns. • Sumter’s “skyscraper,” known at one time as the City National Bank Building and later as the Dixie Life Insurance Building, will soon lose three tenants who, between them, have occupied offices in the building a total of 160 years. When it was completed in the early 1900s, the eightstory building was a minor sensation in the community. Equipped with an elevator, res-
idents flocked to the building to ride to the roof for a fine view of the city and surrounding country. At one time there was a club on the top floor and roof and during World War II, an airplane spotting station was maintained on the roof with a direct line to Shaw Field to report the sighting of enemy planes. • Mayewood’s Rebels open their 1967 baseball season when they hit the road for an encounter at Lamar. The Rebels, who lost the services of graduated stars Gerald Enter and Harold Waynick, remain somewhat of a question mark this year. • The Citadel’s 120-piece marching band has accepted an invitation to play in Sumter’s Iris Festival parade. The parade is part of the Iris Festival, which is sponsored annually by the Sumter Jaycees in cooperation with the City of Sumter, Sumter County and the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce. • Lou Degenhardt fired a 72 yesterday to grab the lead in the two-day tournament at Pocalla Springs Golf Club as play continued in the first annual Sumter Spring Golf Festival. • Miss Wilhemina (Mimi) Reuben, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. O.R. Reuben of Morris College, will represent Duke University on the Queen’s Court of the 20th-annual North Carolina Azalea Festival at Wilmington, North Carolina. Miss Reuben, a senior majoring in political science, was elected May Queen by her fellow students. She joins queens from 13 other colleges and universities in North Carolina to form the Queen’s Court. • Seven of the city’s fairest and most talented young ladies will compete for the title of Miss Sumter in the annual Jaycees beauty contest. Judges will select the winner on the basis of evening gown, bathing suit and talent competition. • The parking committee of the Sumter Merchants Association selected a new area for improvement at a recent meeting. The committee also requested a meeting with city
He didn’t recognize it right away, but then he remembered back 41 years ago, when he used to deliver auto parts on a bicycle that had a huge basket over the front wheel. Someone had painted it a different color, and the basket was gone, but the delivery bike that Raymond Eargle received from his son Brian for Christmas was the very same he used to ride when he was 15 or 16 years old. • As Reggie Pleasant stood on the frozen turf of Winnipeg Stadium and reveled in a championship, his thoughts wandered briefly to his parents’ modest home many miles away. As a bright Christmas Eve sun warmed the town of Pinewood, the Toronto Argonauts cornerback sat in the living room of Addison and Julie Pleasant’s home and reflected on his team’s 36-21 win over Calgary in the Grey Cup, which is the Canadian Football League’s equivalent to the Super Bowl. The 29-year-old Furman High product does not dwell on his personal football accomplishments but leaps at the chance to praise his father and mother. Were it not for their guiding hands, Pleasant said, he would not be living the comfortable life he enjoys today. • The year 1991 has been a difficult one for Lois Schaetzle and her family. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. The removal of the cancerous breast was the beginning of Lois’ fight. They sought out the best treatment to beat the poor odds (20 percent chance of survival) they had been given. On her son’s insistence, she had a consultation with an oncologist at Cedars-Sinai in California, and as a result the family decided on treatment at that facility. Her positive outlook and family support were a key in helping her beat the disease. • The Sumter Gamecocks spent the season trying to defend their 4A Division I state title. They reached some hereto-fore unattainable heights along the way, but in the end, they came up just short. SHS won a school record 23 consecutive games and was ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press 4A state poll from the first poll to the last poll. The Gamecocks also gained national notoriety, ranking as high as ninth in the USA TODAY poll and third in ESPN’s Scholastic Sports America poll. The Gamecocks met Spartanburg in the final game for the state title and were defeated 28-16. • The Sumter P-15’s knew at the start of the American Legion baseball season they would be in the Southeast Regional because it would be played at Riley Park. What they didn’t know is they would enter the tournament as the South Carolina state champions. Sumter won its first state title since 1977, also the last time the city played host to a regional by defeating Lancaster four games to three, including a 6-3 win in the seventh
game. Sumter, which played before raucous packed houses at Riley Park, won its first two games in the regional. Included in that was a 6-4 win over Athens, Georgia, in which lefthander Vic Boykin struck out 19 batters. The P-15’s lost to eventual champion Sarasota, Florida, in the third round, eliminated by Memphis, Tennessee. • Top Stories in Sumter for 1991 — The Gulf War — The Persian Gulf War was fought 8,000 miles from here but was considered a personal thing. Thousands of airmen and women from Shaw Air Force Base contributed to the coalition’s victory over Iraq. The Waste Train — A Sumter railyard became a temporary home to controversy when a train loaded with contaminated soil from Michigan rolled into town. The Laidlaw hazardous waste landfill rejected the soil, and Sumter County Council told CSX railway to get the train out of the county. Royall at NBSC — One of the top business stories in 1990-91 involved Robert V. “Bob” Royall taking over the reins at the Sumter-based NBSC Corp. He took over the post for the retiring Marvin Trapp. • Student apathy is on the endangered species list at USC Sumter, thanks to efforts to revitalize the campus’ Student Government Association. SGA President Hayne Painter, who ran for the office unopposed, has noted a marked increase in student interest and participation in SGA activities in recent months. Furthermore, he is determined to involve even more students in the organization during the spring 1992 semester. • A 21-year-old Sumter woman has been charged in connection with the hit-andrun death of a Vining Street man early Saturday morning. The man’s brother was seriously injured in the incident. The woman’s car was impounded as evidence in the death of Hilton Anthony, who died after being struck by the car. The woman who owns the car was charged and faces trial in general sessions. • Sumter School District 17’s board of trustees will appoint an acting superintendent to run the district while Superintendent Dr. Larry Derthick recovers from surgery. He underwent surgery for replacement of a faulty heart valve. He also has been undergoing treatment for cancer of the liver, so the board decided to appoint an acting superintendent to run the district during his recovery. • Sumter County’s unemployment rate rose two tenths of a percentage point in November, according to the figures released by the S.C. Employment Security Commission. Sumter officials are optimistic the rate will soon decline because ESC officials said the office will be taking applications for employment at the soon-to-be-open Metal Leve Inc. plant in Sumter’s Black River Industrial Park. The company will manufacture automobile engine pistons here in a $22.5 million plant. Reach Sumter Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@ yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.
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STOCKS: THE MARKET WEEKLY REVIEW
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017
THE SUMTER ITEM
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Bud Lilly sits in his house in Three Forks, Montana, in 2015, surrounded by mementos of a fly-fishing life. Lily, a fly fishing legend, conservationist and catch-and-release pioneer, died on Wednesday of congestive heart failure at a Montana care center. He was 91.
Fly fishing legend, catch and release pioneer Bud Lilly dies BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Fly fishing legend, conservationist and catch-andrelease pioneer Bud Lilly has died of congestive heart failure at a Montana care center. He was 91. Chris Lilly says his father died Wednesday in Bozeman. Lilly was not only an ambassador for the sport of fly fishing but for his home state of Montana. He was born in 1925 in Manhattan and his father taught him to fish and play baseball. He was offered a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds, but joined the Navy during World War II. Lilly graduated from Montana State University in 1948 and taught school for several years. He bought what became Bud Lilly’s Trout Shop in West Yellowstone in 1961 and was a fishing guide until he sold the shop in 1982. In the 1960s, many Montana rivers were “put-andtake” fisheries, with the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks planting hatchery trout and anglers catching them. Some trout shop customers from the East Coast
talked to him about catchand-release. “It made sense to me,” Lilly told The Montana Standard in a 2015 interview at his home in Three Forks. Lilly began advocating for catch-and-release fishing and eventually led the effort to get the state to stop stocking fish in rivers like the Madison, now renowned as a wild trout fishery. “He was a real leader in a lot of things that have shaped where we are right now,” said John Bailey, who runs Dan Bailey’s Fly Shop in Livingston. But catch-and-release wasn’t immediately popular. “Back when that happened, people were up in arms,” Bailey said. “And nowadays ... I hardly ever see anyone keep a fish.” Lilly also sought to spread the message that flyfishing wasn’t just about catching fish. “Fly-fishing is the total experience because it’s in wild country and wild rivers and wild trout and wild women,” he wryly told the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in 2011. “It’s the opportuni-
ty to be in the out-of-doors, to think by yourself and learn.” After selling his shop, Lilly volunteered as a Montana fishing ambassador for a decade and said he hosted about 80 different executives from other countries on fishing trips. He told the Chronicle about 60 of them went on to do something in Montana — start a business, buy a home or invest. Other clients have included Tom Brokaw and Jimmy Carter. Later in life, Lilly brought his message to lawmakers in Helena, lobbying for conservation initiatives and against any measures he felt would endanger fish. And he continued to advocate for catch-and-release, preferably while leaving the fish in the water. Writer Arnold Gingrich, co-founder of Esquire Magazine, called Lilly “a trout’s best friend,” which later became the title of Lilly’s 1988 autobiography. Lilly is survived by his wife Esther of Three Forks, five children and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pat, in 1984.
FISHING REPORTS Information on fishing trends provided courtesy of www.AnglersHeadquarters.com, South Carolina’s premier fishing report source. Customers of the Angler’s Headquarters online tackle store have access to daily updates and full-length reports on its site. DHEC Fish Consumption Advisories: www. scdhec.gov/environment/water/fish. Freshwater Fishing Report: Santee Cooper (12/4) Santee Cooper water levels are down to 73.7 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 73.5 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Main lake surface temperatures range from about 60-61 degrees. Catfish: The bite for numbers of catfish continues to be good, but Captain Jim Glenn (843-825-4239) suspects that the big fish bite is about to be wide open. On recent trips Jim’s boat has continued to catch tons of 1-6 pound fish, with the biggest fish recently in the 15-19 pound range. There have been some trips where barely any fish broke 10 pounds, but anglers still got their line pulled plenty. However, with the cold weather coming the big fish should turn on soon. This week last year Jim’s boat caught two 50 plus pound fish, and the 10th they boated an 82-pound catfish. At times there have been severe winds which have made fishing a challenge, while at other times there has been so little wind that drifting without a motor was impossible. Overall the best action has come either drifting when there is wind or down-rodding when it is calm (dropping baits vertically over fish, without an anchor) in the mid-20s to about 30 feet of water. Most any fresh cut bait will catch fish. Crappie fishing has not been wide open according to Captain Steve English (843-729-
4044), but they have caught some very nice fish including the 17-incher pictured below. Brush in about 18-25 feet of water has been the most productive, and they have been fishing about 12-20 feet down over that brush. Excellent numbers of bream have been caught over the same depth brush, and on a recent trip they kept 160 bream (and threw back at least that many) fishing 10-15 feet down with crickets. Some brush has more bream, while some has more crappie. If both are present the bream are usually more aggressive at getting to baits. There are still a lot of bluegill and white perch in the canal, but soon English says that they will leave and then the shellcracker will take over. Lake Wateree (12/2) Lake Wateree is at 98.1 percent of full pool, and water temperatures continue to range widely from the upper 50s to mid-60s. Bass are acting peculiarly on Lake Wateree, and CATT owner Brett Collins and tournament angler Dearal Rodgers both concur that the fish just aren’t in the grass. Dearal says that the only way he has been able to catch fish has been around docks, but they have generally been smaller bass. They caught a bunch of 14-inch fish his last time out but just couldn’t find the big ones. Brett and his partner did find the big ones — at least relatively speaking — in the last Wateree Open tournament on Saturday. They finished in first place with 14.59 pounds, and Brett says they also couldn’t find anything in the grass. Even though water levels were high and there was good water around the grass the fish just weren’t in it, and they found everything off main lake points in 2-6 feet of water. They caught all their fish flipping a jig. Lake Murray (11/30) Lake Murray water levels are down to 353.97
y son Clayton told me the other day that I was a fairweather hunter. “Remember when I was little, and we hunted ducks?” he asked. “It would be cold and raining, and we would stay out there — freezing. I would beg you to quit and go home, but you just laughed. Now, at the first hint of a shower, you are ready to pack it in.” He was right. I have changed my attitude a little through the years. I don’t mind the cold so much, but the rain is another matter. I just can’t take it anymore. And you know what? I don’t have to. I usually choose to stay out of the rain — warm or cold. Clayton’s attitude has changed some through the years, too. He just wants to stay out there, rain or shine, hot or cold. I guess we’ve come full circle. I know the hot weather is behind us, but I don’t like it either. I sweat really badly. It wets me from head to toe, runs in my eyes and the corners of my mouth. It’s uncomfortable, and it doesn’t take much activity for me to work up a sweat, even in cool weather. I seek the shade in hot weather, or better yet air conditioning. I deer hunt some in warm weather but look forward to the cooler days of autumn. I plan my hunting trips around family obligations and work. Weather is also a big factor in my plans. I won’t take time off from work to hunt if the weather is going to be bad. I watch the weather forecast on TV and check the local newspapers. I generally think that the best time to hunt is whenever you can, but the weather has to be good. I have more than 50 years in the woods and waters, and like a lot of you, I love just being outside, doing something in the great outdoors. But I guess I’m a little spoiled. I’ve had enough opportunities to hunt and fish through the years that I can afford to be choosy now. My wife, Ginger, has resigned herself to being a hunting widow — most of the time. My kids are grown, and my boss at work knows where my true priorities are. The only thing now that really limits my time afield is the air currents that swirl around this planet. All this being said, I have still managed to set up a few contingencies just in case I
(full pool is 360.00) and water temperatures at the dam are ranging between 62 and 63 degrees. Clarity remains pretty good. Bass: It continues to be a pretty tough fall for bass fishing on Murray, and veteran tournament angler Captain Doug Lown reports that it’s been hard to establish a consistent pattern for catching fish. Even when anglers find numbers of fish it has been hard to find good ones — a 4 ½ pounder has been a big bass in most recent tournaments. For the most part Doug says that the fish that he and his tournament partner have been catching have been fairly shallow, and they haven’t caught much in more than 10 feet of water. Most of the fish they are catching have been in less than 4 feet, but deeper water has been close by. Fish are not scattered out in certain depth ranges but instead are holding to certain little spots, and it has been hard to locate them as they move around a lot. Doug suspects that constantly dropping water levels have forced the fish to constantly reposition. At times rock has been the best cover, and with water levels low a lot of docks don’t have any decent water. Most of the fish they are catching are coming on shakey head worms and jigs, and Doug believes that if water levels will stabilize fishing could get more consistent. Channel and blue catfish bite is still pretty strong, although Captain Chris Simpson (864992-2352) warns that the recent warm weather has scattered fish out and slowed the bite just a little. The best action is still coming drifting cut herring across main lake humps and points in 20-40 feet of water, as well as exploring certain feeder creeks which are holding good numbers of fish. With weather fluctuations anglers need to assess where the fish are holding on a particular day and then cater their game plan accordingly. Lake Monticello (11/28) Bass: Good. Andy Wicker reports that bass are starting to group up (with the white perch) in their winter holes, and vertically fishing a jig
change my mind or if Clayton puts too much pressure on me. On our hunting lease, we have a Dan box-type Geddings stand that is closed in and has a good roof with plenty of overhang. It takes a blowing rain to get you wet in that stand. Our other stands are situated along interior club roads and are easy to access with a short walk. I also have two or three waterproof, pop-up-type portable ground blinds that can be moved around easily for deer or turkey hunting. On a recent weekend, the weather was cloudy, misty, dreary and wet. Not my favorite time to be outside, but I thought I could squeeze in maybe one decent day afield. I called Clayton to talk about our options. We decided to go to the Lowcountry and look for some arrowheads. Clayton would rather look for arrowheads than eat. There was a very light mist on the windshield on our way down the interstate. Nobody was at the club when we got there at noon, but later we did run into a couple of new members out riding around. Looking for arrowheads is relaxing, and we set a leisurely pace. Of course Clayton picked up a small arrowhead as soon as we stepped out of the truck at our favorite site. I picked up maybe two dozen pieces of pottery, one with a small hand-drilled hole through it — the first I had ever seen. I also found a nice scraper, sometimes called a thumb scraper. Clayton picked up some pottery, but he doesn’t keep much of it and will usually give it to me. I’ve got hundreds, maybe thousands, of pieces. The misty rain got heavier, and soon I’d had enough, so we decided to pack it in and head for home. We had managed to get out in the woods for a while and enjoyed the time together. There will be better days to hunt, and the weather will soon turn colder, maybe even with some snow. Better conditions for a fairweather hunter. Dan Geddings is a weekly columnist for The Sumter Item. Email Dan at cdgeddings@
has been very effective. Catfish: Fair to good. Captain Chris Simpson (864-992-2352) reports that the big fish bite is improving on Lake Monticello as temperatures drop. Fishing on the bottom in deep water with cut gizzard shad or white perch is the best option for catching big fish. Lake Wylie (12/4) Lake Wylie is at 95 percent of full pool, and water temperatures are in the upper 50 to lower 60s. Bass: It was a rough fall for bass fishing on Lake Wylie, but Guide and FLW Angler Bryan New (704-421-5868) reports that things are finally improving. In a recent tournament Bryan and tournament partner Todd Auten managed a 13- or 14-pound bag, which would have made for an easy win a month or so ago. Instead there were a couple of 16pound bags ahead of them, a sure sign that things are improving. Bryan says it’s now pretty easy to catch 10-15 fish (including small ones) and have a fun day of fishing again. Right now the bite is all about the bait, and in order to catch fish you have to be around schools of shad. That means that Bryan is leaning very heavily on his electronics during this part of the fall. There is one group of shad that is in the very backs of creeks, and then there is another group of shad out on the main lake. They could be around drop-offs, other structure, or frankly anywhere else, and so following your graph is crucial. Bryan is also spending some time running windblown pockets. The best baits right now include Alabama rigs, jerkbaits, crankbaits and jigs. Fish can be found from a few feet of water out to 25 or 30 feet, but over the deeper depths they are more likely to be suspended than hugging the bottom right now. South Carolina freshwater recreational fishing regulations: (Pdf file): www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/ pdf/freshfishing.pdf .
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Manufactured Housing M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. Now selling New Wind Zone II Champion and Clayton Homes. Lots of floor plans available to custom design your home. Nice used refurbished homes still available also. Bank and Owner financing with ALL CREDIT SCORES accepted. Call 1-843-389-4215 Like us on Facebook M & M Mobile Homes. M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. Now selling New Wind Zone II Champion and Clayton Homes. Lots of floor plans available to custom design your home. Nice used refurbished homes still available also. Bank and Owner financing with ALL CREDIT SCORES accepted. Call 1-843-389-4215 Like us on Facebook M & M Mobile Homes.
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15 acre farm land for sale by owner, owner financing. near St. Charles. Call 803-427-3888 Mobile Home Lot •Scenic Lake Dr $5200 Call Burch Home Lot •79 Capri St. $9500 Call Burch 803-720-4129
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LEGAL NOTICES Public Hearing
The Sumter County Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Sumter Zoning Ordinance and Map on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Council Chambers located on the Third Floor of the Sumter County Administration Building (13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina). The following requests are scheduled for consideration: OA-16-10, Temporary Concrete/Asphalt Batch Plants (County) Request to amend Article 5, Section 5.c.6. Permitted Temporary Uses to add Temporary Concrete/Asphalt Batch Plants in the General Commercial (GC), Light Industrial-Warehouse (LI-W), and Agricultural Conservation (AC) Zoning Districts. Request to amend Article 10, Definitions to define Batch Plant. Documents pertaining to the proposed request(s) are on file in the Office of the Sumter City-County Planning Department and are available to be inspected and studied by interested citizens. SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Vivian Fleming-McGhaney, Chair Mary Blanding, Clerk
Ordinance #16-859 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Council for Sumter County, South Carolina, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 6 O'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as practicable, as said hearing can be convened, in connection with: An Ordinance Authorizing (1) The Execution And Delivery Of A Special Source Revenue Credit and Incentive Agreement By and Between Sumter County, South Carolina And Mount Franklin Foods South Carolina, LLC, A Company Previously Identified As Project Candy II, Acting On Behalf Of Itself, And/Or One Or More Affiliated Or Related Entities (The "Company") To Provide For (a) Special Source Revenue Credits With Respect To Certain Property Located In Sumter County and (b) Certain Grant
Public Hearing Funding In Connection With Such Investment; (2) The Benefits Of A Multi-County Industrial Or Business Park To Be Made Available To The Company And Such Property; And (3) Authorizing Other Matters Related Thereto. This public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the said County Council on the third floor of the Sumter County Administration Building, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina, or at such other location within the said County as proper notice might specify. The said ordinance can be reviewed or a copy obtained from the Clerk to Council at the Offices of County Council on the third floor of the said County Administration Building. The public is invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Dated this 8th day of January, 2017. The County Council for Sumter, S. C. By: Vivian Fleming McGhaney, Chairman Sumter County Council Mary W. Blanding, Clerk to Council
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UniFirst Corporation 3 & 4 Br homes & MH, in Sumter County & Manning area. No Sect. 8. Rent + dep. req. Call 803-460-6216
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