November 25, 2015 by The Sumter Item

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FROM THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. This event is regarded by many as the nation’s first Thanksgiving. The Wampanoag Indians in attendance played a key role. Historians have recorded ceremonies of thanks among other groups of European settlers in North America. These include the British colonists in Virginia as early as 1619. The legacy of thanks and the feast have survived the centuries, as the event became a national holiday 152 years ago (Oct. 3, 1863) when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanksgiving. Later, President Franklin Roosevelt clarified that Thanksgiving should always be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month to encourage earlier holiday shopping, never on the occasional fifth Thursday.

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WHERE TO FEAST 117 million Number of occupied housing units across the nation in the second quarter of 2015 — all potential stops for Thanksgiving dinner.

4.5 million Number of multigenerational households in the U.S. in 2014. It is possible these households, consisting of three or more generations, will have to purchase large quantities of food to accommodate all the family members sitting around the table for the holiday feast — even if there are no guests!

4 Number of places in the United States named after the holiday’s traditional main course. Turkey Creek Village, Louisiana, was the most populous in 2014, with 443 residents, followed by Turkey Creek, Arizona (412), Turkey City, Texas (396) and Turkey Town, North Carolina (296). There are also 11 townships in the U.S. with “Turkey” in the name.

7 Number of places and townships in the United States that are named Cranberry, a popular side dish at Thanksgiving. Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania, was the most populous of these places in 2014, with 30,170 residents. Cranberry township (Venango County), Pennsylvania, was next (6,546).

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Jayson Hoagland, second from the left, and his wife Jennifer, second from the right, stand with their newly expanded family after the adoption of their two youngest children. Eight-year-old Jackson, center, stands with his sister Jemma, 5, brother Jentry, 22 months, youngest sister Jayden, 4 months, and his grandmothers, Nancy Browne, far left, and Sharon McMillion, far right.

Biannual event provides 15 families with new members BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Just in time for the holidays, 20 children were adopted into their forever families during Adoption Finalization Day at Sumter County Family

Court on Monday. Third Judicial Circuit Judge George M. McFaddin Jr. started Adoption Finalization Day in 2008 to expedite the numerous backlogged adoption cases in the area. “This is the happiest day in

family court, really,” he said. The special day is held twice every year, once in June and once in November. November is also recognized as National Adoption Month, declared such in 1995 by President Bill Clinton, to

promote awareness of the children in need of permanent families. South Carolina Department of Social Services is promoting community education

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32 Number of counties, places and townships in the United States named Plymouth, as in Plymouth Rock, the landing site of the first Pilgrims. The two counties, both named Plymouth, are in Massachusetts (507,022) and Iowa (24,874). Plymouth, Minnesota, is the most populous place, with 75,057 residents in 2014. There are two places in the United States named Pilgrim: one, a township in Dade County, Missouri, had a population of 129; the other, a census designated place in Michigan, had a population of 36. And then there is Mayflower, Arkansas, whose population was 2,345, and Mayflower Village, California, whose population was 5,662.

Participants in the First Feast 24.4 million Number of U.S. residents of English ancestry as of 2014. Some could be descendants of the Plymouth colonists who participated in the feast that is widely thought to be one of the first Thanksgivings — especially the 655,000 living in Massachusetts.

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Sumterites grateful for family, friends BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com People around Sumter are taking stock of their blessings this Thanksgiving after a momentous year in the Palmetto State. From the Charleston shootings to the 1,000-year flood, it seems as though South Carolina has reeled from one catastrophe to another. But there is much to be thankful for this year as well. The grace of the families of the Charleston shooting victims, the courage of the governor and the General Assembly to take down the Confederate

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flag from the Statehouse grounds to the heroic efforts of South Carolinians helping each other HARVIN recover from nearly twofeet of rain and raging floodwaters. At a time like this, people say they are most thankful for the important things that are sometimes overlooked. “I am thankful for my family, and my life,” said Sarah Harvin as she

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DEATHS, B7 Frances Fleming John Jackson Elizabeth M. DuBose Lewis E. Grant Sr. Anthony L. Adger Bertha R. Hilliard

2 children killed in Monday blaze BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com The start of the holiday season hit a low after two girls died Monday night in a Pinewood house fire. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock said the girls, 5-year-old Isaya Cook and 7-year-old Treveah Myers, died of thermal burns and smoke inhalation. Sumter Fire Department Division Chief Brian Christmas said firefighters were dispatched about 11:54 p.m. Monday to a residence on U.S. 261. He said units from Sumter

and Clarendon counties stayed at the scene until 5 a.m. Tuesday. The residence was engulfed with fire when first responders arrived, Christmas said. He said there were four people, including the two children, inside the house at the time of the fire, and the other two individuals made it out of the house with no injuries reported. As of Tuesday afternoon, Christmas could not specify the relationship between the survivors and deceased.

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NEW YORK (AP) — After the turkey and stuffing comes the kickoff of the holiday shopping season. And even though most retailers are offering the same deals online, many still plan to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day or in the early morning hours of Black Friday. Here’s a list of what time stores are open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday:

DISCOUNT STORES TARGET: Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday. KMART: Thanksgiving: Opens 7 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday. WALMART: Thanksgiving: Deals start at 6 p.m.

DEPARTMENT STORES JC PENNEY: Thanksgiving: Opens 3 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday. KOHL’S: Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday. MACY’S: Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday. SEARS: Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 2 a.m. Friday. Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m.

ELECTRONIC STORES BEST BUY: Thanksgiving: Opens 5 p.m. and closes 1 a.m. Friday. Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m. GAMESTOP: Thanksgiving: Closed. Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m. HHGREGG: Thanksgiving: Opens 4 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday. Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m. RADIOSHACK: Thanksgiving: Opens 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Black Friday: Opens 8 a.m.

TOY STORES TOYS R US: Thanksgiving: Opens 5 p.m. and stays open all night into Black Friday.

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State Reps. David Weeks, left, and Murrell Smith, middle, along with Santee Lynches Council of Governments Executive Director Mike Mikota, display the Legislator of the Year Award presented to Smith by the South Carolina of Association of Regional Councils at the association’s banquet in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday. Smith said the award was given as recognition of projects the Sumter community has done to develop and enhance the local workforce. “I was involved in it, and a whole lot of other people were involved in it,” Smith said. “It is something we should all be proud of in Sumter, and we should continue to try to improve our workforce development in every manner possible.”

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WAREHOUSE STORES COSTCO: Thanksgiving: Closed. Black Friday: Opens 9 a.m. SAM’S CLUB: Thanksgiving: Closed. Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.

SPORTING GOODS STORES DICK’S SPORTING GOODS: Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 2 a.m. Friday. Black Friday: Opens 5 a.m. SPORTS AUTHORITY: Thanksgiving: Opens 6 p.m. and closes 12 a.m. Friday. Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m.

CRAFT STORES JO-ANN FABRIC AND CRAFTS: Thanksgiving: Closed. Black Friday: Opens 6 a.m. MICHAELS: Thanksgiving: Opens 4 p.m. and closes 2 a.m. Friday. Black Friday: Opens 7 a.m.

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City trash collection to remain same as usual City of Sumter announces that all sanitation collection services for business and residential customers will not be affected by the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Customers are advised to put their roll carts, recycling and trash out on their normal scheduled day. Direct any questions or concerns City of Sumter Public Services Department at (803) 436-2558.

With the holiday and winter season upon us, South Carolina State Fire Marshal Bert Polk is urging citizens to be fire safe. Each year, statistics show that incidents of home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during the winter months. “In our state, during last year’s winter months, there were 27 fires and 36 fire deaths,” Polk said. “A third of the fatalities were related to heating.” Several safety steps can be taken to reduce the risks of death and injury from a home fire. Chief Polk offers these safety tips:

COOKING SAFETY • Cooking equipment is the leading cause of reported home fires. Never leave cooking equipment unattended and make sure you turn off burners if you have to leave the kitchen. Supervise children closely in the kitchen. Wear short or close-fitting sleeves. Loose clothing can catch fire. To protect from spills and burns, use the back burners and turn the pot handles in, away from reaching hands. Unplug the toaster and other countertop appliances when not in use. • Use propane and charcoal grills outdoors only. Place them away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Clean them often. Remove any grease or fat build-up from the grates and trays. Never leave grills unattended when in use. • Turkeys must be completely thawed before placing in a deep fryer. A partially thawed turkey will cause oil to splatter, causing serious burns. Keep the fryer on flat ground at least 10 feet away

from your home — including your garage. Use caution while touching the fryer as the lid and handle can become hot and cause burns. Never leave the fryer unattended when in use and keep a fire extinguisher (multi-purpose, dry powder) ready at all times.

HOLIDAY DECORATING SAFETY • When purchasing a live Christmas tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard than a dry tree. Cut one to two inches from the base of the trunk immediately before placing the tree in the stand and filling with water to ensure water absorption. Keep the stand filled with water by refilling daily. When decorating a tree, only use non-combustible or flame-resistant materials. • When purchasing an artificial Christmas tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant.” Don’t use electrical ornaments or light strings on artificial trees with metallic leaves or branch coverings. • Place your tree at least three feet away from all heat sources, including fireplaces, radiators and space heaters. • Plan your electric light displays accordingly. Before decorating, determine how many outlets are available and where they are located. Always purchase electrical decorations and lights from reputable retailers. Never connect more than three strands of incandescent lights together. Consider purchasing LED lights, which use less energy and run cooler than traditional incandescent lights. Carefully inspect each electrical decoration. Cracked or damaged sockets, loose or bare wires and loose connections may cause a serious shock or start a fire. Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many decorations or electrical devices.

They can overheat and cause a fire. Make sure cords are not pinched in doors, windows or under heavy furniture, which could damage the cord’s insulation. Turn off all indoor and outdoor electrical decorations before leaving home or going to sleep. • Candles are an open flame. Keep all candles away from flammable items. Never use if oxygen is used in the home. Use sturdy candle holders and extinguish upon leaving a room or going to sleep. Have flashlights ready to use during a power outage.

HEATING SAFETY • Space heaters can be a convenient source of supplemental heat. However, they must be used properly and safely. Inspect the heater for cracked or broken plugs. If frayed, worn or damaged, do not use the heater. Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn it off when leaving a room. Don’t let pets or children play too close to it. Keep the unit on a flat surface at least three feet away from anything that can burn. Plug the unit directly into the wall. Don’t use an extension cord or power strip. • Portable generators are commonly used in the winter as a result of storminduced power outages. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to prevent electrical and carbon monoxide hazards. • Heating pads and electric blankets also pose a fire risk – especially if more than 10 years old. Don’t allow anything on top of either one while in use – this includes other blankets or pets. Never fold electric blankets or use while sleeping. Lastly, if there is a fire emergency, call 9-1-1 as soon as possible and remain outdoors. Never return inside a burning building to retrieve an item.

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Russia confirms its jet was shot down community to work toward “extinguishing the fire that is burning in Syria.” Turkey said the Su-24 ignored several warnings that it was nearing, then intruding, into Turkish airspace. Russia insisted the plane stayed over Syria, where it was supporting ground action against rebels. “We will never tolerate such atrocities as happened today and we hope that the international community will find the strength to join forces and fight this evil,” Putin said. Rebels said they fired at the two parachuting pilots as they descended, and that one had died. A rebel spokesman said they would consider releasing the body in exchange for prisoners held by Syria. The fate of the second pilot was not immediately known. Despite harsh words, some analysts believe that Russia

and Turkey have reasons not to let the incident escalate. “Relations have been very strained between Russia and Turkey of late so Moscow will be trying its utmost to contain the damage this might cause,” said Natasha Kuhrt, lecturer in International Peace and Security at King’s College London. “It’s a serious incident in anybody’s book,” added Ian Kearns, director of the European Leadership Network, a London think-tank. But Kearns said the Russian-Turkish economic relationship, including in the energy field, is important to Moscow. And Russia and the West appeared to be moving toward an understanding of their common strategic interest in eradicating the Islamic State group following the bombing of a Russian airliner over Sinai and the attacks in Paris.

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Teacher Carol Mowen, right, works with student Kirsten Delauney preparing to participate in the oral history project StoryCorps at Washington County Technical High School in Hagerstown, Maryland. ican Folklife Center in Washington. Recordings made for the Thanksgiving project can be heard on StoryCorps.me, a website that also contains the free smartphone app students will use to record and upload their interviews. Gabriella Rinehart, a senior at Washington County Technical High School in Hagerstown, Maryland, plans to interview her 89-year-old great-grandmother Mae Ridge.

“She’s lived through a lot of big changes in U.S. history,” Rinehart said. Rinehart’s teacher Carol Mowen hopes her students will be “overwhelmed by the power of the story.” That’s how Mowen said she often feels listening to edited versions of StoryCorps interviews aired weekly on National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition.” “As an English teacher, that’s what we live for,” she said.

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Freedom of speech requires bravery

ecent events at the University of Missouri, Yale University and some other colleges demonstrate an ongoing ignorance and/or contempt for the principles of free speech. So let’s examine some of those principles by asking: What is the true test of one’s commitment Walter to free Williams speech? Contrary to the widespread belief of tyrants among college students, professors and administrators, the true test of one’s commitment to free speech does not come when one permits people to be free to express those ideas that he finds acceptable. The true test of one’s commitment to free speech comes when he permits others to say those things that he finds deeply offensive. In a word, free speech is absolute, or nearly so. No doubt a campus pseudointellectual, particularly in a law school, will chime in suggesting that free speech is not absolute, bringing up the canard that you can’t shout “fire” in a crowded theater. Shouting “fire” in a crowded theater is not a free speech issue. A person who shouts “fire” violates the implied contract that theatergoers have to watch a performance undisturbed. Of course, if all patrons were informed when they purchased tickets that someone would falsely shout “fire” during the performance, there would be little problem. Then there is speech called defamation, which is defined as the action of making a false spoken or written statement damaging to a person’s reputation. Defamation is criminalized, but should it be? That question might be best answered by asking: Does your reputation belong to you? In other words, are the thoughts that other people have about you your property? The principles that apply to one’s commitment to free speech also apply to one’s commitment to freedom of association. Like the true test of one’s commitment to free speech, the true test of one’s commitment to freedom of association does not come when he permits peo-

ple to associate in ways he deems acceptable. The true test of one’s commitment to freedom of association comes when he permits people to be free to associate — or not to associate — in ways he deems offensive. Permitting discriminatory association practices in publicly owned facilities — such as libraries, parks and beaches — should not be permitted. That is because they are taxpayer-financed and everyone should have a right to equal access. But denying freedom of association in private clubs, private businesses and private schools violates people’s right to freely associate. Christian Americans have been prosecuted for their refusal to cater same-sex weddings. Those who support such attacks might ask themselves whether they would also seek prosecution of an owner of a Jewish delicatessen who refused to provide services for a neo-Nazi affair. Should a black catering company be forced to cater a Ku Klux Klan affair? Should the NAACP be forced to open its membership to racist skinheads? Should the Congressional Black Caucus be forced to open its membership to white members of Congress? Liberty requires bravery. To truly support free speech, one has to accept that some people will say and publish things he finds deeply offensive. Similarly, to be for freedom of association, one has to accept that some people will associate in ways that he finds deeply offensive, such as associating or not associating on the basis of race, sex or religion. It is worthwhile noting that there is a difference between what people are free to do and what they will find it in their interest to do. For example, a basketball team owner may be free to refuse to hire black players, but would he find it in his interest to do so? I am all too afraid that most of my fellow Americans are hostile to the principle of liberty in general. Most people want liberty for themselves. I want more than that. I want liberty for me and liberty for my fellow man.

‘To truly support free speech, one has to accept that some people will say and publish things he finds deeply offensive.

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hat’s that, you say you’ve never heard of the Doo Dah

Parade? If so, consider this column a tutorial on a spectacular event that takes place this time of the year in Pasadena, California. The latest one was held this past Sunday. The Doo-Dah began in 1978 when a group of tipplers got drunk in a Pasadena bar and came up with the idea of staging a counter-culture version of the Rose Parade, sort of a satirical “twisted sister” of that famous parade. For example, this year’s Doo-Dah Queen goes by the name of Veronika Meow Meowzs. She succeeds last year’s queen, belly dancer Narayana, who had held the title since the parade was created. Among the great characters who appeared at the Doo Dah over the years were the Radio Chickenheads, The Flying Baby

COMMENTARY Naptime Arialists, the Army of Toy Soldiers, Count Smokula, a sort of Yiddish DracuHubert la who Osteen Jr. played the accordion, a woman known as the Naked Opera Singer, and Swami from El Monte and his “Psychic Dog” plus a long-time favorite, the DooDah house band, Snotty Scotty and the Hankies. One of my personal favorites from years past was the Synchronized Marching Briefcase Drill Team composed of bankers, lawyers and executives in threepiece suits. (I’ve heard that the team of legal eagles occasionally marched behind an ambulance). Other marching groups were the

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BBQ and Hibachi Marching Grill Team, Toro, Toro, Toro, the world’s only power lawnmower drill team, and how could we forget the L.A. County Medical School Center of Nursing Precision Crutch-Walking Team and Bedpan Corps? Pasadena is not the only city in the country that stages a Doo-Dah Parade. Columbus, Ohio, holds one, as does Ocean City New Jersey and Kalamazoo, Michigan. That being said, maybe Sumter should consider staging one. After all, Sumter’s Main Street in the old days used to host circus parades complete with elephants and horses (followed by street sweepers to remove the waste left behind by the animals.) We’ve got a great Main Street in the Gamecock City. We shouldn’t let it go to waste, so to speak.

A member of the Ventura, California-based Barbecue and Hibachi Marching Grill Team marches in a recent Doo Dah Parade in the streets of East Pasadena, California.

Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

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I’m writing this as a “friendly” personal letter. Call it my Christmas “wish list.” I’d like to see in The Sumter Item thoughtful, quality letters to the editor (as well as thoughtful, quality syndicated columns; you’ve heard that from me previously). As a hometown local paper, The Sumter Item does a great job with sports, covers the business community well, is generous to publicize clubs and charity and civic service events, including the arts, and certainly publishes all the crime and court reports and mayhem we can stand.

The downer is the Opinion page. I haven’t read your letters to the editor policy. I have to presume a portion of it says, “... the editor reserves the right ...” not to publish what is inappropriate, incendiary, undesirable, etc. I am utterly for free speech, but also for the rights of private newspapers like yours to guard the quality of the product. The letter from Jacqueline Hughes published Sunday, Nov. 22, should not have been accepted. I urge you to tighten up your review of letters, particularly those that are race sensitive (insulting). I think we can have a better conversation on

your Opinion page, if you will try again to use your influence to attract it and eliminate the bigotry. Good luck with this! I mean it! JODY P. FOSTER Sumter

RACIAL TENSION CAUSED BY REMARKS ABOUT RACE Concerning Eugene Baten’s letter on white drug abusers: He stated that as long as America tolerates drug abuse by white Americans, the drug epidemic will escalate. I say that as long as there are racists like you, the racial tension will never go away. Enough said. CHARLES BOYD Sumter

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In Kenyan town, Christians worship under police guard BY CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA The Associated Press

Garissa offers a snapshot of what France and Lebanon, ARISSA, Kenya — both targeted in recent attacks, and other countries As song and face — the challenge of harmonizing Christian-Muslim prayer drifted relations at a time of danger from the open, ivy-lined from extremists. The issue is one Pope Francis is expected doorways of a Catholic to address during his trip this church in Garissa, several week to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic, security officials, includwhere Christian-Muslim vioing Muslims, stood watch lence is flaring. While the pope won’t visit on the grounds nearby. Garissa, the attack is likely to be a backdrop, especially Their presence was a rewhen he meets with youth on minder of the violence that hit this Kenyan town in April, Friday. “One of the motives for when Islamic extremists going to Africa is to bring a killed nearly 150 people at a message of peace and reconcollege of mostly Christian ciliation,” said the Vatican students. Yet it was also a sign, they said, that interfaith spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi. relations had “These are improved — young people the men who need to were relaxed be encourand smiling, aged and and all but urged to look one were in forward in a plain clothes. situation After the serwhere it isn’t vice ended, easy to live they chatted out their jovially with Christian exthe priest. perience.” “Welcome, Garissa, welcome! JOYCE KIOYI 225 miles Feel free!” east of the one official, A student who survived the capital, NaiOmar Tawarobi, lies in a ne, said to an April slaughter of 150 by mostly MusAssociated Islamic extremists lim area. But Press reportthe country er, as though is about 80 eager to get the word out that Garissa was percent Christian. Decades ago, Kenya clamped down no longer a place of fear and here on ethnic Somalis seeksuspicion. Tawane, the regional prison commander and ing union with Somalia. Some residents say the government a Muslim, was doing the rounds on foot near St. Peter’s still has not invested enough in what a British administraCatholic Church, which is tor described in 1963 as “one next to the high walls of a of the poorest places that peoprison. ple have ever quarreled Tawane said townspeople are quick these days to inform about.” Camels amble and makeauthorities of any suspicious shift canvas dwellings dot the activity and are united against their common enemy: scrubland outside Garissa; officials scan traffic at a bridge al-Shabab, the Somali group checkpoint on the edge of that carried out the attack. town. On a recent afternoon, But he acknowledged the youths played soccer in a threat of militant infiltration dusty area where seven remains. “We cannot say they are not months ago security forces displayed the corpses of the around. We don’t know,” he school attackers to crowds. said.

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Young Catholic churchgoers are checked with a metal detector by a security guard as they enter the courtyard of the Our Lady of Consolation Church in Garissa, eastern Kenya, recently. Survivors of the attack said the gunmen fired indiscriminately but also asked some students what faith they belonged to first. At the time, Francis condemned the act of “senseless brutality,” using similar language as for the attacks in Paris that killed 130 people. Yet for the mostly Christian survivors of the daylong rampage in the college by four gunmen, forgiving is easier than forgetting. “We try to forget, but it’s just coming now, the memories, especially when you remember friends you used to be with,” Joyce Kioyi, a 21-year-old student who survived the slaughter, said by telephone from her home in the town of Embu. The Paris attacks, she said, “just reminded me about what happened on the second of April.” The Rev. Nicholas Mutua, a local Catholic priest, welcomed the deployment of police to guard Garissa church-

es during services and noted that the Bible and the Quran carry similar messages of tolerance. But he also said the fear of attack undermines the right to worship in peace. “We don’t have freedom,” he said as he sat on a doorstep in the compound of the Our Lady of Consolation Church, where extremists injured several people with grenades in 2012. Just across the street stands the Ibnu Mubarak institute for Shariah and other studies. Some Muslims also feel like targets in Kenya. At a Nairobi meeting in October, Muslim leaders expressed concern about alleged extrajudicial killings and disappearances by security forces during operations against suspected al-Shabab operatives. Kenyan officials declined to comment on an Associated Press investigation in 2014 that reported similar allegations.

Muslim activist Hassan Sheikh Ali said Garissa University College was actually of little benefit to the town because it had hosted mostly Christian students from elsewhere. He has sued the government, alleging primary and secondary students in the Garissa area have performed badly because the state failed to adequately fund education. “How can these people have no fallback?” Ali said. “The Muslims, the Christians, what we want is governance.” A sign at the town entrance describes Garissa University College as an “Oasis of Innovation,” but the college has not reopened since the attack in April. While Christians continue to worship, Mutua acknowledged that people in Garissa can relate to the attacks in Paris. “We can feel with those people in France,” he said via telephone. “It is still fresh in our minds.”

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Researchers create malaria-resistant mosquitoes ‘Gene drive’ has far-reaching implications BY LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON — California researchers hatched some malaria-resistant mosquitoes and then gave evolution a shove — using a groundbreaking technology to ensure the insects pass on that protective gene as they reproduce, with implications far beyond the promise of fighting malaria. The experiment reported Monday involves what’s called a “gene drive,” a technique that, if it pans out, promises to alter the genetics of populations of insects and certain plants and animals faster than Mother Nature could. Normally, genes have a 50-50 chance of being inherited. University of California researchers created a strain of mosquitoes that could pass a specially engineered malaria-blocking gene to about 99 percent of their offspring. The mutant mosquitoes, kept in a secured lab, highlight the promise of this technology along with questions about when and how it might be safe to try it in the wild. “This is a major advance because it shows that gene drive interventions will likely be effective in mosquito vectors of disease,” said biologist Kevin Esvelt of Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, a gene drive re-

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FROM PAGE A1 entered the Food Lion on Guignard Drive. “I am thankful to be free to serve my God.” Family is at the top of almost everyone’s minds. “I am thankful for my family and my health,” said 1984 Sumter High graduate J.R. Ratkovsky as he entered the Guignard Diner. “Those are the two big things.” John Bouyea, was collecting carts at the Food Lion. “I am thankful to be alive,” he said. “I am thankful for my little sister — next year Thanksgiving will be on her birthday.” A new addition to the family was on Marcia Oliver’s mind. “I am thankful for my fam-

ADOPTION FROM PAGE A1 about fostering, adopting or mentoring older youth, siblings and children with moderate to severe special needs, according to a recent news release. Monday’s adoption finalizations just so happened to fall three days before Thanksgiving, giving 15 families something extra to be thankful for during the holiday. The families and children that visited the courthouse were from Sumter, Clarendon, Richland, Kershaw, Darlington, Horry, Florence and Greenville counties. For at least two families, the finalization process was a

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familiar event. During the past several years, Jayson and Jennifer Hoagland have adopted four children, including 22-monthold Jentry and his 4-monthold biological sister, Jayden, who officially joined the Hoagland family this week. The Hoaglands, of Loris, adopted all of their children from Horry County and traveled to the Gamecock City to complete the adoption process for their newest family members. Jayson said before he and his wife thought about having children of their own, they made the decision to adopt. “It’s our calling,” he said. A Richland County couple, that did not wish to share their names, adopted their

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second child, a one-year-old girl, Monday. Several years ago, the couple adopted their son, now six, after first meeting him at 3-days-old. The mother of two said the actual adoption process did not take long for her daughter, though finding her did take three years. The adoption process lasted from July to now, she said. She said officials with South Carolina Department of Social Services were great to work with and were very accommodating to the family. “There are so many kids that need adoptive families and the Lord has blessed us with the opportunity to provide in the lives of our little ones,” the mother said.”If I could adopt 20 kids, I would.”

Officials said the cause of the fire is undetermined. An investigation was conducted by South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and Sumter Fire Investigation Task Force, consisting of officials from Sumter Fire Department, Sumter Police Department and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Christmas said no foul play is suspected, and the house is suspected to be a total loss. According to Sumter School District Public Information and Strategic Partnerships Coordinator Shelly Galloway, Isaya and Treveah were students at Manchester Elementary School. “Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with the family of Treveah and Isaya,” Galloway said.

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you see someone in need, remember Me, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remember you.â&#x20AC;? Holmes was born in Fairfield County and grew up in Columbia. He said he had a calling to be a minister at the age of 16. Holmes, who obtained a doctorate degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, has also served as associate pastor at Second Presbyterian Church in Charleston, pastor at Rock Hill Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill and pastor at Decatur Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia. Throughout his career, Holmes has several times been the moderator of The Presbytery of New Harmony, which supports 75 congregations across 11 counties in South Carolina. Most of his sermons in the book were originally handwritten. They had to be typed with some parts rewritten. Holmes said he appreciates the help of everyone involved in the process, including members of the Salem Black River Presbyterian Church. The book was made possible through a generous contribution from the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members. Holmes is married to Judy Holmes, and they have three children and six grandchildren. Holmes said he misses preaching everyday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one thing I miss the most in my life,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping that one day Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to bring a message at the pulpit one more time.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Called to Follow,â&#x20AC;? can be purchased at amazon.com. Direct link is http://amzn.to/1NqBuUa.

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Oreo is a 6-month-old male domestic shorthaired kitten. He is current on his shots and has been neutered. Come by the shelter to see this sweet boy Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Panda is a 7-month-old female black and white domestic shorthair kitten. She is current on her shots, has been spayed and tested negative for feline leukemia. She is a cutie pie that just wants a human to pet her. The adoption fee is $100 for cats and kittens. To drop off an animal, call (803) 4737075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol.webs. com and www. ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Sale SPECIAL REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE DEFICIENCY WAIVED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2012-CP-14-201 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON SCBT d/b/a FIRST FEDERAL, A DIVISION OF SCBT, Plaintiff vs. IRENE J. RALEY, THE CHARLES H. RALEY, SR., REVOCABLE TRUST TRUST DATED APRIL 25, 2000, CHRISTOPHER L. RALEY AND KEVIN SCOTT RALEY, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLES H. RALEY, SR. REVOCABLE TRUST DATED APRIL 25, 2000, SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY (SANTEE COOPER) AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, and FIRST EFFINGHAM BANK, A DIVISION OF FIRST CHATHAM BANK, Defendants BY VIRTUE of a Decree, I, W.T. Geddings, Jr., the undersigned Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on December 7, 2015, at 11:00 A.M., or shortly thereafter, at the CLARENDON COUNTY Administrative Building, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, South Carolina, 29102 to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises described below: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with buildings and improvements located thereon, lying and being and situate in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, being comprised of Lots 4, 5 and 6 on the plat hereinafter referred to and bounding now or formerly as follows: On the North by Birch branch being a portion of the waters of Lake Marion; on the east by Lot No. 7 on the plat hereinafter referred to; on the South by the right of way of Shore Drive; on the West by Lot No. 3 on the plat hereinafter

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referred to. For a more particular description of said tract, reference may be had to a corrected plat made by Du Valle W. Elliott, RLS, dated June 10, 1997, recorded in the Office of the RMC for Clarendon County in Cabinet A, Slide 27, Page 10. Subject, however, to all applicable covenants, restrictions, and easements of record. TOGETHER WITH, marginal land containing 0.40 acres being designated as a Tract C being owned by the South Carolina Public Service Authority and having been leased to Peter M. and Phyllis N. Madan by Lease Agreement dated December 13, 2000, recorded in the office of the RMC for Clarendon County in Deed Book A-287 at Page 111. Said Lease Agreement having been assigned to Charles H. Raley, Sr., Trustee of the Charles H. Raley, Sr. Revocable Trust Dated April 25, 2000, by virtue of an Assignment of Lease recorded June 24, 2011, in the RMC/ROD Office for Clarendon County in Book 799 at page 107. This being the same property conveyed to Charles H. Raley Sr., Trustee of the Charles H. Raley, Sr., Revocable Trust dated April 25, 2000, by Deed from Phyllis N. Madan, dated November 19, 2004 and recorded November 23, 2004 in the RMC/ROD Office for Clarendon County in Book 553 at Page 165. Thereafter, the property was conveyed to Irene J. Raley, by Deed from Christopher L. Raley and Kevin Scott Raley, as Successor Trustees of Charles H. Raley, Sr., Trustee of the Charles H. Raley, Sr., Revocable Trust dated April 25, 2000, dated June 17, 2011 and recorded August 2, 2011 in the RMC/ROD Office for Clarendon County in Book 802 at Page 101.

TMS#: 195-03-00-034-00 (Lots 4, 5 and 6) TMS#: 195-03-00-065-00 (.40 acres) Current Property Address: 1252 Shore Drive, Manning, SC The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments due on the day of such sale, existing easements and restrictions of record. As the Plaintiff has waived its right

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to a deficiency judgment, the bidding will not remain open after the sale and compliance may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Special Referee, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in case of non-compliance. Should the highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the terms of the bid within thirty (30) days from the date of the sale, the Special Referee will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Clarendon County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. Purchaser to pay for the preparation of the Special Referee's Deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest to be calculated on the balance of the bid from the date of the sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the legal rate of interest for judgments (7.25% per annum). W. T. Geddings, Jr. Special Referee for Clarendon County J. Ronald Jones, Jr. NEXSEN PRUET, LLC 205 King Street, Suite 400 (29401) P. O. Box 486 Charleston, SC 29402 Telephone: (843) 720-1740 Facsimile: (843) 414-8220

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All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: Cecelia Kathryn Miscoski Sanders #2015ES1400255 Personal Representative: Douglas E. Sanders PO Box 434 Alcolu, SC 29001 William Ceth Land Attorney at Law Post Office Box 1038 Manning, SC 29102 11/05/15 - 11/26/15 Estate: Velma L. Shaffer #2015ES1400263 Personal Representative: Michael Ray Shaffer 108 Essex Drive Longwood, FL 32779 11/19/15 - 12/03/15 Estate: Johnny Thomas Owens #2015ES1400281 Personal Representative: Eddie Lee Owens 590 Moore Road Sumter, SC 29153 Wyman A. Owens 445 Old Conway Road Marion, SC 29571 11/25/15 - 12/10/15 Estate: Deloris McClam Napier #2015ES1400278 Personal Representative: Wilbert C. Thomas 1202 Pecan Grove Conway, SC 29527 11/25/15 - 12/10/15

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FACTS FROM PAGE A1 6,500 Number of members of the Wampanoag American Indian tribal grouping, as of 2010, roughly half of whom reside in Massachusetts. The Wampanoag, the American Indians in attendance, played a lead role in this historic encounter, and they had been essential to the survival of the colonists during the newcomers’ first year. The Wampanoag are a people with a sophisticated society who have occupied the region for thousands of years. They have their own government, their own religious and philosophical beliefs, their own knowledge system, and their own culture. They are also a people for whom giving thanks was a part of daily life.

Preparing the Feast … Enjoying the Day … and the Aftermath 98.6

35.8 Percentage of households with a standalone food freezer in 2011, which they may want to use to preserve their Thanksgiving leftovers. Far more (99.2 percent) have a refrigerator. Once all the guests leave, it will be time to clean up. Fortunately, 69.3 percent have a dishwasher to make the task easier.

Culinary Delights 66,286 The number of supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores in the United States in 2013. These establishments are expected to be extremely busy around Thanksgiving as people prepare for their delightful meals.

3,235 The number of baked goods stores in the United States in 2013 — a potential place to visit to purchase tasty desserts.

2,761 The number of fruit and vegetable markets in the United States in 2013 — a great place to find holiday side dishes.

228 million

Percentage of households in 2011 with a gas or electric stove — essential for cooking their Thanksgiving feast. Another 96.8 percent had a microwave, also helpful in preparing the meal.

The forecast for the number of turkeys the United States will raise in 2015. That is down 4 percent from the number raised during 2014.

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Percentage of households with a television in 2011. No doubt, many guests either before, after or perhaps even during the feast will settle in front of their TVs to watch some football.

The forecast for the number of turkeys Minnesota will raise in 2015. The Gopher State was tops in turkey production, followed by North Carolina (29 million), Arkansas (27 million), Indiana (19.1

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$24 million The value of U.S. imports of live turkeys for 2014, with 100 percent of them coming from Canada. When it comes to sweet potatoes, the Dominican Republic was the source of 48.8 percent ($6.6 million) of total imports ($13.6 million). The United States ran a $16.5 million trade deficit in live turkeys during the period but had a surplus of $98.3 million in sweet potatoes.

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Marking November as Native American Month

841 million pounds The forecast for U.S. cranberry production in 2015. Wisconsin was estimated to lead all states in the production of cranberries, with 503 million pounds, followed by Massachusetts (estimated at 211 million). New Jersey, Oregon and Washington were also estimated to have substantial production, ranging from 18 million to 59 million pounds.

3 billion pounds The total weight of sweet potatoes — another popular Thanksgiving side dish — produced by major sweet potato producing states in 2014. Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

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Helen Bartlett and Claudia Gainey from Sumter Tribe of the Cheraw Indians accept the City of Sumter Proclamation declaring November Native American Month in Sumter recently.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015

THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed on Thursday. Thanksgiving Schedule: GOVERNMENT — The followingNov. will24, be 2015 closed ThursdayFriday: state government offices; Sumter city and county offices; Clarendon County offices; City of Manning offices; Lee County offices; and City of Bishopville offices. Federal government offices and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed on Thursday. SCHOOLS — The following will be closed through Friday: Sumter School District; St. Anne Catholic School; St. Francis Xavier High School; Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3; and Lee County Public Schools. The following will be closed today-Friday: Robert E. Lee Academy; Thomas Sumter Academy; Wilson Hall; Laurence Manning Academy; Clarendon Hall; Sumter Christian School; Central Carolina Technical College; and USC Sumter. Morris College will be closed Thursday-Friday. UTILITIES — Black River Electric Coop. will close at 3 p.m. today and will remain closed Thursday-Friday. Farmers Telephone Coop. will be closed Thursday-Friday. OTHER — The Sumter County Library will be closed Thursday-Sunday. Harvin Clarendon County Library will be closed Thursday-Saturday. Clemson Extension Service and the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will be closed Thursday-Friday. The Sumter Item will be closed Thursday-Friday. The Sumter Item will not publish a Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, newspaper.

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Columbia 35/62

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Sumter 36/61

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Aiken 32/60

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be receptive to new ideas and different ways of doing things. Taking a unique approach to the way you help others or run your household will bring good results. Limit how much you spend on nonessential items. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be tempted to make changes that will affect your home and your status. Careful consideration will be necessary if you don’t want to end up having regrets. Romance will be enticing, but the outcome will be less inviting.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can’t save the world. Put a greater emphasis on your home, family and protecting what you’ve worked so hard to acquire. Avoid getting involved with questionable ventures or untrustworthy people. Don’t believe everything you hear. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be insightful when it comes to money matters and vocational choices. Change is upon you, and the chance to move into a new phase of your life looks promising. Turn what you enjoy doing into a lucrative pastime. Romance is encouraged. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A secretive approach will help you bypass interference. Emotional matters will escalate if you partner up with someone who doesn’t think the same way as you. Go it alone and aim to do things your way.

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Award-winning adjustment

SHS’ Anderson, LMA’s Mason rebound from injuries to earn TD Club’s top honors along with C.E. Murray’s Barr, Canty

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Sumter running back Quintein Anderson (25) was selected as the Sumter Touchdown Club’s Offensive Player of the Year. He has 1,202 yards and 23 touchdowns entering Friday’s 4A Division I state playoff game against Byrnes. Laurence Manning Academy’s Trip Mason and C.E. Murray’s Jamariqoui Barr and Tykeem Jackson also earned Player of the Year nods.

By JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

PLAyers of the YEAR

Quintein Anderson has made a lot of adjustments this season. He’s had to adjust to a new head coach, a new system and, in a sense, a new way of running after coming off an injury that hampered him through the start of the season. He’s apparently adjusted well, though. The Sumter running back has churned up 1,202 yards on 166 carries with 23 touchdowns for the Gamecocks this season as they get set to host Byrnes on Friday in the quarterfinals of the 4A Division I state playoffs. For his efforts, Anderson has been selected as the Sumter Touchdown Club’s Offensive Player of the Year. Joining Anderson in the end of the year honors are Laurence Man-

ANDERSON OFFENSIVE PLAYER

MASON DEFENSIVE PLAYER

ning Academy linebacker Tripp Mason, who took home Defensive Player of the Year, and a pair from C.E. Murray. Jamariqoui Barr earned Offensive Lineman of the Year while Tykeem Canty took home the selection for Special Teams Player of the Year. “I was really surprised when I heard I was named Offensive Player

BARR OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

CANTY SPECIAL TEAMS

of the Year,” Anderson said. “It’s been good to go through the whole season healthy and I think that was the biggest thing. I didn’t feel all that comfortable to begin with the first few games coming off the injury last season, but I adjusted and worked at it.”

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Rival USC next step for Tigers in road to playoff By PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

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Wilson Hall’s Rhett Howell, left, was the team’s sixth-place finisher, but it was his time of 18 minutes, 50.69 seconds that ended up giving the Barons the SCISA 3A title. was the depth we had this year,” the WH coach said. “We didn’t have just five runners. We had seven runners that we relied on and the way this thing played out proved that.” The Barons’ top three runners all finished in the top 15, led by Andrik Rivera-Nasala in fourth

DALZELL — Haley Hawkins has been part of three SCISA 3A softball state championship teams, the first two at Wilson Hall and then last season at Thomas Sumter Academy. It will be just a few months before she gets a chance to see if a fourth title is in the offing for the Lady Generals. However her final season of high school softball turns out, she will get a chance to play softball beyond this year. Hawkins has signed with the University of South Carolina Beaufort. “That’s just where I wantHAWKINS ed to go,” Hawkins said. “I like the coaching staff, the players and they have great facilities. Plus, it’s a beautiful campus. I could just see myself playing there.” Hawkins also looked at Wingate University, which is the alma mater of her father, Chris. Beaufort is an NAIA school and the softball program will be entering just its fifth year of existence in 2016. However, the Sand Sharks have been very successful in the first four years, posting a 161-42 record. They went 42-14 last year, reaching the NAIA national playoffs for the second time, going 2-2. USCB has on Sun Conference regular-season title and two tournament titles. Hawkins has been a steady offensive force throughout her high school career. She batted .360 as a freshman for Wilson Hall and followed it up with a .380 mark as a sophomore as the Lady Barons took home the titles. She transferred to TSA for her junior season and batted .380 with 12 runs batted in and 11 walks, making the Region II all-region team for the third time. She played first base for the Lady Generals, playing most of the season with a fractured thumb. Hawkins expects to play in the outfield at Beaufort; Thomas Sumter assistant coach B.J. Reed said Hawkins’ versatility — and the willingness she has to use it — makes her such a good player. “You never hear her complaining about anything,” Reed said. “She’ll do what is asked, whatever it is that needs to be done for the betterment of the team.”

place. Drew Reynolds came in ninth and Matthew Tavarez was 14th. But it was the runners that followed that turned the tide in WH’s favor. Brayden Fidler was 17th, Bryce Lyles was 25th and Howell was 27th.

Senior talent, overall depth help Barons net 1st state title Tom O’Hare has seen and coached a lot of great teams in his 18 seasons at Wilson Hall -- talented teams with great cross country runners. So talented in fact that the Barons were strong contenders for a state championship most years during his tenure. However, in all that time, he never had a team pull off what Wilson Hall did this year by actually bringing that elusive SCISA 3A title back to Sumter. In an extremely close race, the Barons edged Porter-Gaud on Oct. 31 at Heathwood Hall in Colum-

By DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney promises his top-ranked Tigers won’t lose focus, not this week with so much still left to accomplish against rival South Carolina. Yes, a second straight win after South Carolina’s unprecedented run of five straight victories from 2009-13 would be wonderful, Swinney said. But staying on course and primed for the College Football Playoff is job one for the country’s No. 1 team. SWINNEY “All we’ve gotten done so far is in the rearview mirror,” Swinney said Tuesday. “It’s what’s next.” Most outsiders see the struggling Gamecocks (3-8) as a mere speedbump on the road before the ACC title game Dec. 5 and the Tigers finishing among the four playoff participants. The Gamecocks lost 23-22 to FCS opponent Citadel last week. “It just kind of makes you chuckle when we found out about the Citadel,” Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett said. Still, Leggett insists the Tigers will approach the rivalry game with the same work ethic as they’ve shown all year. “Mistakes now are not what we need,” he said. Clemson has made few missteps this season. Nitpickers in the Tigers’ first 11-0 season since its 1981 national title team

Deep impact bia to bring home the school’s first cross country state title. “It’s been a long time coming for us,” senior Rhett Howell said. “All those years, all those practices. It’s just so rewarding to see it all come together and fall into place. “It’s huge for the seniors and it’s huge for the program. It can really take off from here.” WH was actually tied with the Cyclones at 69 points and ended up having to go to both teams’ sixth runner in order to determine a winner. And that was the biggest difference with this year’s team, O’Hare said. “I think the main reason

TSA’s Hawkins signs with USC Beaufort

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TV, RADIO TODAY 9:50 a.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Benfica vs. Astana (FOX SPORTS 1). 11 a.m. – Professional Golf: Asian Tour World Manila Masters Final Round from Manila, Philippines (GOLF Noon – College Basketball: Battle 4 Atlantis Quarterfinal Game from Nassau, Bahamas – Gonzaga vs. Washington (ESPN2). Noon – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Wolfsburg vs. CSKA Moscow (FOX SPORTS 1). 2:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Battle 4 Atlantis Quarterfinal Game from Nassau, Bahamas – Charlotte vs. Syracuse (ESPN2). 2:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Maui Invitational Seventh-Place Game from Maui, Hawaii (ESPNU). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – PSV Eindhoven vs. Manchester United (FOX SPORTS 1). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Manchester City vs. Juventus (FOX SPORTS 2). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Real Madrid vs. Shakhtar Doetsk (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 3 p.m. – College Basketball: Vermont at Florida (SEC NETWORK). 5 p.m. – College Basketball: Maui Invitational Fifth-Place Game from Maui, Hawaii (ESPN2). 5 p.m. – College Basketball: High Point at Georgia (ESPNU). 5 p.m. – College Basketball: Georgia State at Mississippi (SEC NETWORK). 6 p.m. – College Basketball: Cancun Challenge Consolation Game from Cancun, Mexico (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Yale at Duke (ESPNU1). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Washington at Charlotte (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Edmonton at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at New York Islanders (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Maui Invitational Third-Place Game from Maui, Hawaii (ESPN2). 7:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Quarterfinal Match – Leon vs. America (UNIVISION). 8 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Erislandy Lara vs. Jan Zaveck for the WBA Junior Middleweight Title and John Wesley Nofire vs. Yasmany Consuegra in a Heavyweight Bout from Hialeah, Fla. (ESPN). 8 p.m. – PGA Golf: Australian Open First Round from Sydney (GOLF). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Memphis at Houston (NBA TV). 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Cancun Challenge Consolation Game from Cancun, Mexico (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8:30 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Mississippi at Alabama (SEC NETWORK). 9 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Auburn at Tennessee (ESPNU). 9:30 p.m. – College Basketball: MGM Grand Main Event Championship Game from Las Vegas (ESPN2). 10 p.m. – College Basketball: Maui Invitational Championship Game from Maui, Hawaii (ESPN). 10 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Chicago at San Jose (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 11:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Great Alaska Shootout First-Round Game from Anchorage, Alaska – San Jose St. vs. Toledo (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 2 a.m. – College Basketball: Great Alaska Shootout First-Round Game from Anchorage, Alaska – San Diego vs. Loyola (Chicago) (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

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5:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Alfred Dunhill Championship First Round from Mpumalanga, South Africa (GOLF). 10:50 a.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Borussia Dortmund vs. Krasnodar (FOX SPORTS 1). 10:50 a.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Sion vs. Rubin Kazan (FOX SPORTS 2). Noon – College Basketball: AdvoCare Invitational Quarterfinal Game from Orlando, Fla. – Alabama vs. Xavier (ESPN2). 12:30 p.m. – NFL Football: Philadelphia at Detroit (WACH 57, WWFN-FM 100.1, WNKT-FM 107.5). 1 p.m. – College Basketball: Battle 4 Atlantis Semifinal Game from Nassau, Bahamas (ESPN). 1 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Tottenham vs. Qarabag (FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – APOEL vs. Schalke 04 (FOX SPORTS 2). 2 p.m. – College Basketball: AdvoCare Invitational Quarterfinal Game from Orlando, Fla. – Southern California vs. Wichita State (ESPN2). 2 p.m. – College Basketball: NIT Season Tip-Off Semifinal Game from Brooklyn, N.Y. – Arkansas at Georgia Tech (ESPNU). 3 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Bordeaux vs. Liverpool (FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Ajax vs. Celtic (FOX SPORTS 2). 3:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Battle 4 Atlantis Semifinal Game from Nassau, Bahamas (ESPN). 4 p.m. – College Basketball: Wooden Legacy Quarterfinal Game from Fullerton, Calif. – Boise State vs. California-Irvine (ESPNU). 4:30 p.m. – NFL Football: Carolina at Dallas (WACH 57, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). 4:30 p.m. – College Basketball: NIT Season Tip-Off Semifinal Game from Brooklyn, N.Y. – Stanford vs. Villanova (ESPN2). 5 p.m. – College Basketball: Las Vegas Invitational from Las Vegas -- West Virginia at Richmond (FOX SPORTS 1). 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Wooden Legacy Quarterfinal Game from Fullerton, Calif. – Boston College vs. Michigan State (ESPN2). 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: AdvoCare Invitational Quarterfinal Game from Orlando, Fla. – Monmouth vs. Notre Dame (ESPNU). 7:30 p.m. – College Football: South Florida at Central Florida (ESPN). 7:30 p.m. – College Football: Texas Tech at Texas (FOX SPORTS 1). 7:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Quarterfinal Match – Teams To Be Announced (UNIVISION). 8 p.m. – PGA Golf: Australian Open Second Round from Sydney (GOLF). 8:30 p.m. – NFL Football: Green Bay at Chicago (WIS 10, WWFN-FM 100.1,

WNKT-FM 107.5). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Wooden Legacy Quarterfinal Game from Fullerton, Calif. – Evansville vs. Providence (ESPN2). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: AdvoCare Invitational Quarterfinal Game from Orlando, Fla. – Iowa vs. Dayton (ESPNU). 9:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Great Alaska Shootout First-Round Game from Anchorage, Alaska – Middle State vs. Alaska-Anchorage (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 9:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Quarterfinal Match – Teams To Be Announced (UNIVISION). 11:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Wooden Legacy Quarterfinal Game from Fullerton, Calif. – Santa Clara vs. Arizona (ESPN2). Midnight – College Basketball: Great Alaska Shootout First-Round Game from Anchorage, Alaska – Drexel vs. North Carolina-Asheville (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Midnight – College Basketball: Las Vegas Invitational from Las Vegas – California vs. San Diego State (FOX SPORTS 1).

NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East New England Buffalo N.Y. Jets Miami South Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee North Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland West Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 5 5 0 .500 273 253 Washington 4 6 0 .400 221 253 Philadelphia 4 6 0 .400 229 229 Dallas 3 7 0 .300 190 228 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 10 0 0 1.000 299 191 Atlanta 6 4 0 .600 250 214 Tampa Bay 5 5 0 .500 236 254 New Orleans 4 6 0 .400 255 315 North W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 7 3 0 .700 249 198 Minnesota 7 3 0 .700 211 184 Chicago 4 6 0 .400 214 251 Detroit 3 7 0 .300 185 274 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 8 2 0 .800 336 216 Seattle 5 5 0 .500 228 192 St. Louis 4 6 0 .400 179 199 San Francisco 3 7 0 .300 139 252

Monday’s Game

New England 20, Buffalo 13

Thursday’s Games

Lakewood tops Socastee 60-49 in season opener PAMPLICO — The Lakewood High School varsity boys basketball team opened its season with a 60-49 victory Socastee on Monday in the Gatorade Turkey Shootout at the Hannah-Pamplico High gymnasium. Jarvis Johnson led the Gators with 20 points. Dontrea Osborne added 11. Lakewood played HannahPamplico in a semifinal game on Tuesday. Hannah-Pamplico 73 Laurence Manning 50 PAMPLICO — Laurence Manning Academy opened its season with a 73-50 loss to Hannah-Pamplico on Mon-

day in the Gatorade Turkey Shootout at the H-P gymnasium. Shakeel Robinson led the Swampcats with 18 points. Taylor Lee added 16. LMA played Socastee in a consolation game on Tuesday.

Carraway added 15 and Grier Schwartz had 11. Nick Vero led TKA with 21.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Wilson Hall 52

Wilson Hall 69

The King’s Academy 21

The King’s Academy 47 Wilson Hall opened its season with a 69-47 victory over The King’s Academy on Monday at Nash Student Center. Sam Watford was one of three Barons in double figures in scoring, leading the way with 16 points. Brent

Wilson Hall had three players score in double figures in a season-opening 52-21 victory over The King’s Academy on Monday at Nash Student Center. Jackson LeMay led the Barons with 11. Grey Holler and Jake Meyers both had 10.

Girls area roundup

Lady Barons blast TKA 56-15 Wilson Hall’s varsity girls basketball team opened its season on Monday with a 56-15 victory over The King’s Academy at Nash Student Center. Lauren Goodson led the Lady Barons with a doubledouble of 14 points and 10 rebounds. Mary Daniel Stokes added eight points, while Diamond Crawford and Courtney Clark both had six. Pee Dee 45 Robert E. Lee 42

BISHOPVILLE — Robert E. Lee Academy lost to Pee Dee Academy 45-42 in its season opener on Monday at

the REL gymnasium. Reghann Griffin led the Lady Cavaliers with 18 points. Meg Gaskins added nine points and Ivy Watts had seven points and 10 rebounds.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Robert E. Lee 39 Pee Dee 13

BISHOPVILLE — Robert E. Lee Academy defeated Pee Dee Academy 39-13 in its season opener on Monday at the REL gymnasium. Callie Barrett led the Lady

Cavaliers with 14 points. Rebecca Dinkins had 10 points while Anna Leah Cook had nine points, seven rebounds and six steals.

B TEAM BASKETBALL Wilson Hall 40 The King’s Academy 22

Wilson Hall opened its season with a 40-22 victory over The King’s Academy junior varsity team on Monday at Nash Student Center. Owings Holler led the Lady Barons with 13 points. Greyson Coker and Abby Beatson both had nine points.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. Carolina at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Chicago at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

New Orleans at Houston, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Oakland at Tennessee, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Atlanta, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Washington, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. San Diego at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Miami at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. New England at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

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NBA

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Monday’s Games

Cleveland 117, Orlando 103 Charlotte 127, Sacramento 122, OT Miami 95, New York 78 Minnesota 100, Philadelphia 95 Milwaukee 109, Detroit 88 San Antonio 98, Phoenix 84 Oklahoma City 111, Utah 89

Tuesday’s Games

Indiana at Washington, 7 p.m. Dallas at Memphis, 8 p.m. Boston at Atlanta, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Denver, 9 p.m. Chicago at Portland, 10 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s Games

New York at Orlando, 7 p.m. Washington at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Memphis at Houston, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Dallas at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NHL

By The Associated Press

Monday’s Games

Boston 4, Toronto 3, SO St. Louis 2, Buffalo 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Nashville 0 Philadelphia 3, Carolina 2, OT Washington 1, Edmonton 0 Los Angeles 3, Florida 1 Colorado 4, Winnipeg 1

Tuesday’s Games

Ottawa at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Calgary at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

today’s Games

Nashville at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Columbus at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Montreal at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Washington, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Carolina, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Phila. at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Arizona, 9 p.m. Ottawa at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. Chicago at San Jose, 10 p.m.

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Ohio State offense lacks punch with Michigan up next By CRAIG MERZ Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fans in a chilly and wet Ohio Stadium on Saturday got to see a two-quarterback system work — not to perfection, but good enough to defeat a ranked opponent. Unfortunately for Ohio State, that tandem of Tyler O’Connor and Damion Terry played for Michigan State, and the replacements for the injured Connor Cook led the Spartans to a 17-14 upset of the Buckeyes. It wasn’t supposed to be that way for the No. 9 Buckeyes (10-1, 6-1 Big Ten), who play at No. 12 Michigan (9-2, 6-1) on Saturday. Ohio State, coming off its College Football Playoff championship, had an abundance of talent, especially at quarterback, where the two-headed monster of J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones was going to crank out 50 points a game. Instead, the Buckeyes were held to 132 total yards and five first downs. Their two touchdown drives totaled 38 yards and their scoring average dropped to 34.4, 36th in the nation. Afterward, Heisman Trophy hopeful running back Ezekiel Elliott criticized the coaches for giving him the ball only twice in the second half and 12 times total for 33 yards.

The game was yet another step in a season-long attempt by the team to set its identity. Jones, the better deep-ball thrower, has started eight games. Barrett, more comfortable with the read-option, has started three of the past four — he was suspended against Minnesota after a receiving a citation for driving while impaired. Center Jacoby Boren said Ohio State’s best game offensively was Barrett’s first start, a 49-7 win against Rutgers on Oct. 24. “I don’t know if there’s any one solution,” he said. “As a group we need to take ownership. Everyone that’s out there playing has to reflect on themselves and look at what they can do better to help the team.” Michigan State stacked the box and forced the Buckeyes to throw. With an experienced offensive line that has been subpar in pass blocking and no consistent deep threat, Ohio State can be throttled if Elliott doesn’t carry the load. But he can’t do it alone. “(The Spartans) were keying on the best player on the field, Zeke Elliott,” Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. “But hindsight, feed him. He has a way of making yards.” Against Michigan, Ohio State will need to spread the field and get H-backs Jalin Marshall and Braxton Miller and wide receiver Mike Thomas more involved.

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Clemson wide receiver Germone Hopper (5) and the rest of the Tigers offense look to keep rolling this Saturday when they face instate rival South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

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will point to a lackluster 20-17 win at Louisville in September or the defense giving up 41 points at North Carolina State on Halloween and 27 points at Syracuse two weeks later as evidence Clemson can get beaten. The Tigers, though, have rolled on offense — they’ve had seven straight games with 500 or more yards — behind sublime sophomore quarterback Deshaun Watson. He was named the ACC’s offensive back of the week for a fourth time this season after throwing for 343 yards and three touchdowns in a 33-13 victory over Wake Forest last week. Watson is 15-1 all-time as Clemson’s starter, including a 35-17 win over South Carolina last year where he played with a brace to support a partially torn ACL in his left knee. Watson needed offseason surgery and has steadily moved up the Heisman Trophy contender lists as the Tigers keep winning. Center Jay Guillermo thinks South Carolina will regroup, saving its best for its final game of the season. “They are going to approach this game harder than any other game,” he said. “This is a rivalry game and they are a team that can beat you.” Not lately. Things have devolved for the Gamecocks the past month as

interim head coach Shawn Elliott tries to hold together a team coach Steve Spurrier left in mid-October. Spurrier has not attended any of the Gamecocks’ home contests and is not expected to be at WilliamsBrice Stadium on Saturday. South Carolina has lost four straight and four of five with Elliott in charge, including the distressing defeat to Citadel. It was the Gamecocks first lower division loss since losing to Citadel in 1990. “We faced the facts, exactly what had happened, what’s been going on and what we got to do to move forward,” Elliott said. “Our mood of our football team is very good if you can imagine that to happen.” Elliott said the players showed spirit at practice Monday. The team attended the Tiger Burn, a yearly South Carolina student tradition where a large tiger is built and burned. Elliott said coaches allowed players to meet by themselves and get some things off their chests. When the Gamecocks came out of that meeting, Elliott saw a different, more determined look in their eyes. “You can kind of look at an individual and tell if they’ve got it or not,” he said. “I think everyone got it.” Clemson players want to get it once more in the regular season before chasing the ACC and national titles. “I do believe our guys recognize what we have in front of us,” Tigers defensive coordinator Brent Venables said.

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It was Howell’s time of 18 minutes, 50.69 seconds, that ended up giving the Barons the title. Howell was in the midst of a small group when he crossed the finish line, he said. But fortunately for Wilson Hall, he crossed eight spots ahead of PorterGaud’s David Butts. “It was my last race, so I was just trying to finish strong” Howell said. “That’s what you try to do. You try to be the best runner you can be, whether you’re the top runner or the sixth runner because you never know which runner it’s going to come down to. “But I had no idea at the time that it was that close. I was at a loss for words when they told me. I would have never dreamed of it coming down to me to winning it all. It’s like a picture-perfect end to my career.” It felt that way for a lot of the WH seniors. The Barons had been so close so often — finishing second in the state six times in the last 14 seasons.

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Anderson is averaging 100.2 yards rushing per game and has a 7.2 yards-per-carry average despite learning a new system while rebounding from injury. “It’s just a matter of discipline and trying to do everything right,” he said. “Every game, every practice, you work on doing things right. And that’s not just me, it’s the whole team.” Running behind a solid offensive line has been the other big catalyst for his success, he added. “I’ve run behind a lot of those guys for three years now,” Anderson said. “I know which way they want to move and which way they’re going to block. It’s one of those things where we’re all comfortable right now and we’re all clicking.” For Mason, the POTY award can likely serve as a comeback award as well. After helping guide the Swampcats to the SCISA 3A state championship game last year, Mason missed all of summer, preseason and the first game of the regular season with a lower back injury. He rebounded to the lead LMA with 106 tackles. “It was really more of a mental than a physical thing,” Mason said of his return to form. “I started out timid that I was going to hurt it again, but once I got back into just

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that we could compete (for a title),” Fidler said. “So we got healthy and trained really hard the next month so we could come back and do it again.” Wilson Hall followed that up with a victory in the Region II-3A meet — using its depth to earn a victory over Thomas Sumter Academy, which had the top two runners in the state meet and finished third as a team. “We knew Thomas Sumter had just two great runners (in Hunter Jarvis and Josh Ladson),” O’Hare said. “So our strategy was to make sure that if they got the top two spots, our entire team was going to get the next seven. And we did that. Our entire team crossed the finish line before anybody else from any other team did.” Photo provided It wasn’t long after that before Wilson Hall’s Drew Reynolds, left, was the top finisher for the Barons in the SCISA 3A O’Hare was celebrating his first chamcross country state meet, finishing fourth overall. pionship as a cross country coach. “The biggest thing I’m proud of is “This group of seniors has been run- mate shot long before that though. In this group of kids that came together ning together for about 3-4 years now,” another meet held at Heathwood Hall a and really saw that hard work pays Fidler said. “We’ve run track and cross month prior to state, Wilson Hall over- off,” he said. “The championship was country together for years and really came a couple of injuries to finish first just something that kind of fell into built a strong team bond. It all kind of — once again beating out Porter-Gaud. place. I’m happy for the kids and especame to a culmination that Saturday.” “We beat them and a couple of other cially the seniors who worked to get to The Barons knew they had a legitigood schools so that really showed us this point. It’s more for them than me.”

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the normal routine of playing every week it just sort of left my mind and I didn’t think about it anymore. “It didn’t take too long before I felt like myself again.” Mason credits attention to football and the Swampcats’ overall defensive scheme as reasons to his success – not only this year, but throughout his career. “Our scheme is made for the linebackers,” Mason said. “Our defensive line does a great job of keeping the offensive linemen off of us and that allows us to make plays and

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“He gets off the ball quick and is a truly dominant force.” Barr has 28 pancake blocks this season and is one of the main cogs in a War Eagle offensive line that is the driving force behind a 255 yards-pergame rushing average. He’s also a major disrupter on the defensive line and a big reason why CEM is 11-1 and playing for the 1A Division II lower state title on Friday against Lake View. Another reason for the Eagles’ success has been the allaround play of Canty. Canty is Mr. Everything for the War Eagles and especially Mr. Special Teams. He’s returned six kickoffs for 209 yards and a score;

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AUTO RACING

Maturity helped Kyle Busch finally win 1st Cup title By JENNA FRYER The Associated Press

what he did, but he came out of it even better than he was before. HOMESTEAD, Fla. — There “I think he showed it right was a time early in Kyle away when he came back that Busch’s career that his talent there was a pretty good chance could not save his job. he was destined to win this Wrecked race cars and temchampionship.” per tantrums helped wear out Indeed, Busch won in his Terry Renna/The Associated Press his welcome with Rick Hensixth race back, on the road Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the Ford EcoBoost 400 and the Sprint Cup Series title that came with drick, who let Busch go know- course at Sonoma, a week ing the young driver would after he finished last at Michi- it on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. probably beat Hendrick Mogan. He crashed two cars in torsports in a championship his first five races back as he battle down the road. pushed too hard to try to earn That’s exactly what hapa spot in the Chase. pened, too, as Busch finally It was after that last-place won his first Sprint Cup title finish at Michigan that he recon Sunday. He ognized he had to be a more pawon the season fi- tient driver if he had any shot nale at Homeat all at making the playoffs. Community Broadcasters ŽƉĞƌĂƚĞƐ Ɛŝǆ ƌĂĚŝŽ ƐƚĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ stead-Miami “When we went and finished ƚŚĞ ^ƵŵƚĞƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ tĞ͛ƌĞ ůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ Ă ĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚ ƐĂůĞƐ Speedway to lock 43rd at Michigan, that’s when I up the crown and was just like, ‘All right, forget ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ǁŝƚŚ ϭͲϯ ǇĞĂƌ͛Ɛ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͕ ƉƌĞĨĞƌĂďůǇ ŝŶ ŵĞĚŝĂ͕ ƚŽ͗ deny former Hen- it. Just race the race car. 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It thinking like that during the came in the most turbulent early part of his career and it season of Busch’s career, and hurt him down the stretch showed just how much he’s every season. matured since Hendrick let When Hendrick let him go, him go eight years ago. he moved to Joe Gibbs Racing Busch was in a horrible acand drove hell-bent on making WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT cident in February when he Hendrick regret his decision. crashed into a concrete wall at Busch won eight races that REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Daytona and broke his right year, but faltered down the leg and left foot. It happened stretch and finished 10th in Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments seeks proposals for development the day before the Daytona 500 the 2008 Chase. of a website for the organization’s Santee-Lynches Ecosystem for Enterprise and put both his season and There were four wins the Development (SEED) program. 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Proposals must be returned to Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments by to racing, Busch turned 30 and But after winning at So3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2015. No late bids will be accepted. celebrated the birth of his son. noma, he recognized his new During the 11 races he missed, strategy might be the right This solicitation does not commit the Santee-Lynches Regional Council of he’d spent time with his wife one and Busch reeled off four Governments to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the and developed a perspective on wins in five weeks. 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Patriots improve to 10-0, beat Bills 20-13 By JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — James White filled in for Dion Lewis. Danny Amendola replaced Julian Edelman. Tom Brady was just his usual self. Brady completed 20 of 39 passes for 277 yards, then threw in a personal dig at Buffalo coach Rex Ryan on Monday night as the New England Patriots beat the Bills 20-13 to remain on course for their second perfect regular season in nine years. Lining up under center, Brady began barking out an unusual signal: “Rex Ryan! Rex Ryan!” Asked if there was a message in it, the Patriots quarterback struggled to suppress a smile. “We have a lot of unusual terms,” Brady said. “I think we run the gamut. So we’ve got to get creative and think of different things. That one is pretty unique.” Ryan was less troubled about any personal slight than losing to his longtime nemesis for the 11th time in 15 games. “He likes me, I know that,” said the coach, who was 4-9 against New England as the New York Jets coach before getting swept in his first season with Buffalo. The Bills (5-5) had their twogame winning streak snapped. Here are some other things we learned from the game:

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The refs blew one play dead by mistake. Then when Sammy Watkins crawled out of bounds untouched near midfield on the final play of the game, the official signaled for the clock to run. Referee Gene Steratore told a pool reporter that it was decided that Watkins “gave himself up in the field of play.” The inadvertent whistle came on a 14-yard pass to Amendola when the official apparently thought Brady stepped out of bounds. After a long discussion, the referee announced that 14-yard reception counted, with a 15-yard penalty for interference from the Bills coaching staff. “That’s one of the craziest I’ve ever seen,” said Bills running back LeSean McCoy, who

That drive ended with an even rarer mistake: Stephen Gostkowski’s first missed kick in 51 weeks. There were other oddities in the game, including Brady’s fourth interception of the season; another was negated by offsetting penalties. The Patriots even failed to score in the fourth — the first time they were shut out in a quarter since their first game.

SHOULDERING THE LOAD Tyrod Taylor was 20 of 36 for 233 yards for Buffalo. He stayed in the game after apparently injuring his shoulder late. “I asked him at the end of the game, but he said, ‘No, Coach. I’m ready to go,’ ” Ryan Steven Senne/The Associated Press New England running back James White (28) scores the second of his said. “I was going to go with two touchdowns against Buffalo on Monday in Foxborough, Mass. (EJ Manuel), but he said he The Patriots won, 20-13. was ready to go.”

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Wiggins scores 32 points as Wolves drop Sixers to 0-15

UMass hits 16 3s in 82-65 rout of Tigers

MINNEAPOLIS — Andrew Wiggins scored 17 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves keep Philadelphia winless on the season with a 10095 victory over the 76ers on Monday night. Kevin Garnett had eight points and 10 rebounds and the Timberwolves (6-8) won at home for the first time in seven games this season. They dropped Philadelphia to 0-15 and avoided another embarrassing home loss to the Sixers, who snapped an 0-17 start to last season with a win at Target Center. Jahlil Okafor had 25 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks for Philadelphia and thoroughly outplayed No. 1 overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns, who played just 19 minutes because of foul trouble. The Sixers led by 13 in the first half and by five with 2:30 to play but once again couldn’t hold on.

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Minnesota forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives around Philadelphia guard Isaiah Canaan during Monday’s 100-96 victory in Minneapolis.

Two agree to minor league deals with Braves

Panthers DE Alexander suspended for 1 year

ATLANTA — Right-hander David Carpenter has agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. The 30-yearold spent the 2013-14 seasons in Atlanta’s bullpen, going 4-1 with a 1.78 ERA in his first season, and had a 4.01 ERA in 30 appearances this year with the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals. Atlanta said Tuesday it also had agreed to minor league deal with right-handers Chris Volstad and Madison Younginer; catchers Willians Astudillo, Matt Kennelly, Ryan Lavarnway and Braeden Schlehuber; infielders Reid Brignac and Chase d’Arnaud; and outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo. Volstad’s last full season in the majors was with the Chicago Cubs in 2012. Lavarnway played for Atlanta and Baltimore this year, and he hit .227 in 27 games with the Braves.

CHARLOTTE — The NFL suspended Carolina Panthers defensive Frank Alexander without pay for a minimum of one year for violating the Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse for a third time. Alexander, who is on injured reserve, was suspended twice last season for a total of 14 games by the NFL for substance abuse violations. Alexander’s latest suspension could force the Panthers to cut ties with the former fifth-round pick. He tore his Achilles in training camp and was lost for the season. He was waived-injured and reverted back to the team. On Monday, Panthers defensive end Wes Horton was suspended four games for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. And injured wide receiver Stephen Hill was suspended one game for violating the NFL’s policy and program for sub-

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Manziel benched for off-field antics BEREA, Ohio — The Browns have benched quarterback Johnny Manziel because of his off-field behavior. Coach Mike Pettine said Josh McCown will start Monday night’s game against Baltimore in place of Manziel, who was recently given the starting job but has now been demoted to third string. Manziel’s benching comes in the wake of a video surfacing of him partying last weekend in Texas. He had promised not to bring any embarrassment to the team during its bye week, but Pettine said he was both disappointed and frustrated by Manziel’s actions. Pettine said owner Jimmy Haslam and general manager Ray Farmer support his decision. From wire reports

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college basketball.” UMass (4-0) never trailed after the first two LAS VEGAS — Massaminutes of the game and chusetts’ 3-point shooting led by as many as 28 Monday night left Clempoints in the second half. son shell shocked in the Jaron Blossomgame and Main Event tournament at Avry Holmes had 18 each MGM Grand. for the Tigers (3-1), who The Minutemen tied a shot just 38 percent for the school record, making 16 game and made just 6 of 3-pointers in an 82-65 rout 27 from long distance. of the Tigers, advancing “Our perimeter defense UMass to the tournament is a little bit of a concern final against either Rutthis year,” Clemson coach gers or Creighton. Brad Brownell said. Donte Clark and Trey “We’re not as big, and as a Davis had 25 points apiece result there’s going to be and Jabarie Hinds added some times when guys can 21 as UMass made 16 of 31 shoot over the top of us. from long distance, 52 per- They just kept backing up. cent. It marked the second Their perimeter firepower consecutive game the Min- was overwhelming for us.” utemen had converted 16. Clemson, which missed “They got shell shocked on 21 of 27 shots from a little bit from our 3-point range, fell behind threes,” UMass coach 20-7 in the first seven minDerek Kellogg said. “The utes and trailed 44-22 at balls were flying from all the half. over the place. We were Until losing to UMass, fortunate to shoot the ball the Tigers had won their so well, and they missed first three games by 34, 33 some open ones. That’s and 20 points.

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a baseline jumper to make it a five-point game again. ST. THOMAS, U.S. VirBut the Gamecocks made gin Islands — Laimonas 5 of 6 free throws in the Chatkevicius scored 17 final minute to seal it. points, Michael Carrera Sindarius Thornwell had 16 points and nine re- scored 16 points for South bounds, and South Caroli- Carolina, which is 5-0 for na beat Tulsa 83-75 on the first time since the Monday night in the 2004-05 season. championship game of the Shaquille Harrison had Paradise Jam. 20 points for Tulsa (4-1). South Carolina led by as South Carolina beat Demany as 16 points in the Paul in the first round, led second half, but James by Mindaugas Kacinas’s Woodard’s 3-point play career-high 23 points. In and Marquel Curtis’ rethe semifinals, all five verse layup pulled Tulsa Gamecocks starters scored to 76-71 with 1:53 left. After in double figures against Carrera answered with a previously undefeated tough layup, Pat Birt made Hofstra.

OBITUARIES FRANCES FLEMING MANNING — Frances Jane Baker Fleming, 76, died on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Howard Chapel AME Church, New Zion, with the Rev. Oliver Davis, pastor, ofFLEMING ficiating, the Rev. Jerome McCray, presiding, and the Rev. Mary Hager, Minister Charlie Gamble III and the Rev. Ida Baker assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Mrs. Fleming will lie in repose one hour before services. Public viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. The family is receiving friends at 1840 Little Star Road, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JOHN JACKSON John Jackson, 63, died on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. Born on Dec. 3, 1951, in Sumter County, he was a son of Bertha McCain Jackson. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of Albert Jackson, 1830 Stamey Livestock Road, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

ELIZABETH M. DUBOSE Elizabeth Jane “B.J.” Millsap DuBose, 90, wife of Edward Macdonald DuBose to whom she was married for 69 years, died on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at her home. Born in Florence, she was a daughter of the late James

Earle and Leona Vermelle Rhodes Millsap. Mrs. DuBose was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Women. She was a graduate of University of South Carolina. She was a former French teacher at Thomas Sumter Academy and directed numerous summer tours to France. Surviving are her husband of Sumter; one son, Dr. E.M. “Don” DuBose (Kathi) of Mayesville; one daughter, Mary Beth Amaker (Daniel “Chip”) of Columbia; seven grandchildren, Mayes DuBose (Randa Carole), Dave Dubose (Pam), Lauren Neese (Wesley), Richard Amaker, Rhodes Amaker, Belton Amaker and Patricia DuBose; and four great-grandchildren, Edmunds DuBose, Lucas DuBose, Mac Neese and Cody Smith. She was preceded in death by her son, David Earle DuBose; two brothers, James Earle Millsap Jr. and John Rhodes Millsap; and a grandson, James Edward DuBose. The family extends special thanks to her faithful caregivers, Elsie Jennings, Julia Ballard, Elsie Wells, Lakida Harvin and Tuomey Hospice. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Sumter Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Chastain officiating. The family will receive friends at home. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 9 W. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150; to Tuomey Hospice, 500 Pinewood Road, Suite 2, Sumter, SC 29154; or to Thomas Sumter Academy, 5265 Camden Highway, Rembert, SC 29128. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Fu-

neral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

LEWIS E. GRANT SR. Lewis Edward Grant Sr., 56, husband of Patreese Brooks Grant, departed this life on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born on Dec. 23, 1958, in Sumter, a son of Minnie Ruth Singleton and the late Jeremiah Grant Sr. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 3740 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

ANTHONY L. ADGER Anthony Lashawn Adger, 38, husband of Vastine Janelle Platt Adger, departed this life on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at University Hospital of Augusta, Georgia. He was born on Sept. 26, 1977, in Manning, a son of Eddie and Gloria Adger Slaton. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 1975 Connor Road, Manning, SC 29102. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

BERTHA R. HILLIARD On Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, Bertha “Bert” Richburg Hilliard, wife of Timothy “Tim” Hilliard, exchanged time for eternity at Medical University

of South Carolina hospital, Charleston. Born in Summerton, she was a daughter of the late Wash and Plummie Wright Richburg. A service of remembrance for Bertha “Bert” Richburg Hilliard will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Manning, where the Rev. Sam Livingston Sr., pastor, will bring words of consolation. She can be viewed one hour before the service.

Service of interment will follow in Antioch Memorial Gardens. The family is receiving relatives and friends from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the residence, 5215 Alex Harvin Highway, Ram Bay community of Manning. Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services. Online condolences may be sent to Flemingdelaine@aol. com or www.FlemingDeLaine. com

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tion of presenting a concert to celebrate the approach of Christmas. The 46th Annual Festival of Choirs will bring together seven local choirs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in the sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St. The concert is scheduled for the second Sunday of Advent to avoid conflicts with the Thanksgiving holiday. Advent, which celebrates the coming of Christ, is considered the beginning of the liturgical year in most Western churches. For most Western Christians, Advent begins on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day — Nov. 29 this year — and continues through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. When Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, it is the last, or fourth Sunday of Advent. This year’s Advent Sundays are Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. Typically, church services on these days are filled with messages of anticipation and hope. The music performed during the Festival of Choirs also heralds the birth of Jesus Christ. Phyllis Haskins, coordinator of the festival, said the program’s prelude will include “musical selections played on the organ as well as For Unto Us a Child Is Born by G.F. Handel, arranged by Lorie Line with the hand bell setting by Kevin McChesney. (It will be) played by The Trinity Ringers under the direction of Charles Haraway and accompanied by Kay Rasmussen on piano.” Participating choirs and selections that will follow are: • The Sumter Civic Chorale — In Silent Night by Mitchell Southall Director: Herbert J. Johnson • Church of the Holy Comforter (Anglican) — The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee by Jean Berger

The Sumter Civic Chorale will perform for the Dec. 6 Festival of Choirs at Trinity United Methodist Church. The concert has been presented annually for 46 years by the Woman’s Afternoon Music Club on the first Sunday in December. Director — Walter S. Wilson Jr. Accompanist — Hamilton Stoddard, organ • First Presbyterian Church — I Will Be a Child of Peace by Elaine Hagenberg Director — Joni Brown Accompanist — Hamilton Stoddard, piano • Trinity United Methodist Church — Splendid Jewel by Stephen Paulus Director — Charles Haraway • St. James Lutheran Church — Song of Mary by Richard Shepherd Director and organist: William Scobee • St. Anne School Choir – Children of Light by Valerie Webdell Director — Linda Coyne Accompanist — Annette Matthews, piano • Crestwood High School Concert Choir — O Holy Night with Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, arranged by Keith Christopher Director — Deborah Horton Accompanist — Hamilton Stoddard, piano • The combined choirs will close the program with the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s

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Deborah Horton will direct the Crestwood High School Concert Choir in singing an arrangement by Keith Christopher of Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring with O Holy Night. The Messiah under the direction of Charles Haraway. In addition to the annual Festival of Choirs, The Woman’s Afternoon Music Club also sponsors the Afternoon of Sacred Music each year; next year’s date is March 16, 2016, at First Presbyterian

Church. The Festival of Choirs is generally regarded as the beginning of the sacred Christmas season in Sumter. The club also awards scholarships each year to music students in local middle or high schools. The scholarships are given in honor and

memory of Clifton Moise, who was a much-loved music teacher in Sumter. The public is invited to attend the Festival of Choirs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in the sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St. Admission is free.

Mystery tree is huge conifer found in swampy areas BY JOHN NELSON Curator, USC Herbarium Sweet is the swamp with its secrets, until we meet a snake; ‘Tis then we sigh for houses, and our departure take. --Emily Dickinson I must here disagree with Ms. Dickinson. Sure enough, a swamp has plenty of secrets, and snakes are one of their wonderful aspects. Visitors to swamps and other wetlands should learn to appreciate the snakes of our outdoor places, as well as the other animal life present. It’s good to remember that snakes are a natural part of our landscapes, and their presence in natural systems indicates healthy biological diversity. Although it’s late November, you could easily see a snake in a swamp on a relatively warm day. Yes, some species are venomous (it’s wrong to say “poisonous,” which means something else), and need to be respected; but in your day-to-day experiences, you are more likely to be hurt backing out of your driveway than dealing with a snake. You will pardon the above digression, but our mystery plant

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This week’s mystery plant is a tree, a large, deciduous conifer found in or near swamps. It is well known for its “knees” and its “shreddy” bark. likes swampy places. This is one of the characteristic wetland forest trees of the South, found naturally on the Atlantic coastal plain from Mary-

land to Texas and well into the Mississippi River valley, into southern Illinois. It is a conifer, and being a conifer, bears cones. The

cones are small, only 1 to 2 inches long, and shaped much like the cones on the giant coast redwoods of California, to which our mystery tree is related. Curiously, our plant is a deciduous conifer, which is unusual, as most conifers are evergreen plants. Its leaves are needle shaped and arranged in two rows on either side of a narrow stem. In the autumn, the needles tend to turn a rich, warm, brown-orange, and the entire assemblage of stem with attached leaves falls away as a single unit. This species also tends to produce prominent knees, too. The knees are vegetative structures whose function isn’t known exactly. Treewatchers sometimes confuse the trees, without foliage, with gum trees, or “tupelo,” with which it commonly occurs. Tupelos have relative smooth bark, whereas our mystery tree tends to have shreddy bark, somewhat orange beneath the shreds. The tree pictured is from the edge of a marsh along the beautiful Cuckold Creek in Colleton County. The largest known individual in South Carolina, however, is

at Congaree National Park in Richland County, and it represents the state champion, some 131 feet tall, with a circumference of 26 feet. It takes seven adults joining hands to reach around its base! The national champion is in Louisiana, and although wider at the base than ours, reaches upwards “only” 83 feet. These trees, wherever they grow, are an integral part of lowcountry landscapes, often draped with Spanish moss. The wood of this tree is strong and durable, fine grained and has been valued for flooring and furniture, as well as nearly indestructible shingles. It is also valued as a landscape tree, adaptable to a variety of soils, and is widely cultivated. Answer: “Bald cypress,” Taxodium distichum John Nelson is the curator of the A.C. Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences. As a public service, the herbarium offers free plant identifications. For more information, visit www.herbarium.org, call (803) 777-8196, or email nelson@sc.edu.

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breadcrumbs. But feel free to experiment, as I’m sure that any moist stuffing would do the trick. Let’s say that this year’s Of course, it’s still important Thanksgiving feast is going to to avoid overcooking the bird. be a more intimate affair than the usual cast of thousands, yet But you also need to make sure you cook the meat to a safe you still want turkey. It can be temperature. This is a balancdone. ing act. Cooking the bird to 165 Instead of cooking up a F is the best bet for safety, but whole bird, why not go with a that doesn’t mean you need to turkey breast? “Because,” you leave the bird in the oven until reasonably reply, “white meat turkey tends to turn out dry as it reaches that temperature. cardboard.” And indeed, that’s Meat continues cooking even certainly a possibility, especial- after you pull it from the oven. So if you leave it in until it hits ly if you overcook it, which is easy to do. Happily, I’ve figured 165 F, you’ll actually cook it to about 170 F. out just how to have your turMy solution is to pull it out key breast and eat it, too. of the oven at 160 F. As the Working on a cookbook sevmeat rests on the counter (20 eral years ago, I came across minutes is ideal), it reaches 165 an old Italian recipe for roast F. Resting also allows the juices chicken. It required you to in the turkey to redistribute so stuff a mixture of cheese and vegetables under the chicken’s that when you slice the bird skin before roasting. Intrigued, the juices don’t all come streaming out, leaving you I gave it a whirl and was absowith dry turkey meat. And by lutely flabbergasted by the results. Not only was the flavor a the way, to get an accurate reading when you take the knock-out, but the meat — inbird’s temperature, be sure to cluding the white meat — was insert the thermometer deep the moistest I’d ever eaten. into the meat, not just into the It occurred to me that this scheme might work just as well stuffing, and not next to the bone. with turkey as with chicken. When you finally carve the Having finally put this theory breast, make sure that every to the test, I can say that it slice has a little bit of stuffing translated beautifully. The secret, I think, is that the and skin at the top. Also, while this turkey is wonderfully delistuffing underneath the skin insulates the meat. My stuffing cious as is, this is Thanksgivcombines sauteed onion, garlic ing, after all, and folks expect gravy with their turkey. You and shredded zucchini with can whip up some pan gravy Parmesan and ricotta cheeses, while the breast is resting. all bound together with fresh

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ITALIAN-STYLE ROAST TURKEY BREAST Start to finish: 3 1/2 hours (1 1/2 hours active) Servings: 8 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound) Kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 3 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (made by pulsing 4 slices firm white bread in a food processor or blender) 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese Ground black pepper 5- to 7-pound bone-in turkey breast Heat the oven to 325 F. Set a rack in the lower third of the oven. Using a food processor or box grater, coarsely grate the zucchini. In a colander, toss the

grated zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then let it drain over the sink for 20 minutes. A handful at a time, squeeze out the zucchini to remove excess liquid. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, breadcrumbs and ricotta. Season with salt and pepper. Use paper towels to pat dry the turkey skin, then rub with a bit of oil and season with salt and pepper. Using your fingers, a chopstick or a grapefruit knife (my favorite), gently separate the skin from the meat on the breast, being careful not to tear it and leaving it attached at the edges. Stuff the zucchini mixture evenly under the loosened skin of the turkey (this is a messy project; just do your best), then place the turkey on a rack set in a roasting pan. Cover the breast loosely with foil. Roast the turkey breast for 1 hour. Remove the foil and roast for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the turkey reaches 160 F. If the turkey starts to brown too much, cover it again with foil. Transfer the turkey breast to a platter and let it rest at least 20 minutes before carving. Nutrition information per serving: 630 calories; 270 calories from fat (43 percent of total calories); 30 g fat (9 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 215 mg cholesterol; 690 mg sodium; 11 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 74 g protein.

Move meringue beyond lemons to pumpkin BY ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press This Thanksgiving pie is deliciously deceptive. Until you cut into it, it looks like your classic lemon meringue pie, piled high with billows of whipped and toasted egg

whites. But once the knife slices through that sweet topping, the real deal is revealed. Hidden under the meringue is a classic pumpkin pie spiked with just a hint of citrus. This pie is best made the day you plan to serve it, then

held at room temperature. But if you’d rather get a jump on things, prepare the pumpkin pie base the day before, then cover and refrigerate. The day you plan to serve it, uncover it, use paper towels to pat dry the top, then proceed with the meringue steps.

CITRUS PUMPKIN MERINGUE PIE Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 8 1 prepared (raw) pie crust, homemade or purchased 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 eggs, divided 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 cup heavy cream Zest of 1 medium lemon Zest of 1 medium orange Pinch of cream of tartar 1/2 cup granulated sugar Heat the oven to 325 F. If the pie crust is not already in a pie pan, set it in a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges. Set the pie pan on a rimmed baking sheet. In a medium bowl, beat together the brown sugar, salt, 1 whole egg, 4 egg yolks (reserve the whites for later), pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, cream, lemon zest and orange zest. Once the mixture is smooth, pour into the prepared pie crust and transfer to the oven to bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the center of the pie is just barely set. Remove from the oven and increase the temperature to 425 F. To make the meringue, in a large bowl combine the 4 reserved egg whites with the cream of tartar. It is very important that the egg whites be free from any trace of yolk and that the bowl be immaculately clean. Use an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to beat on medium-high until foamy. Add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. Once the sugar is all incorporated, beat until stiff, shiny peaks form, a total of 6 to 7 minutes. Dollop the meringue on the top of the cooked pie, completely covering the surface, swirling to make peaks. Return the pie to the oven and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned. Allow to cool at room temperature before serving. Nutrition information per serving: 370 calories; 180 calories from fat (49 percent of total calories); 20 g fat (10 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 175 mg cholesterol; 270 mg sodium; 46 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 33 g sugar; 7 g protein. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Eat, drink and be thankful with fun holiday cocktails BY MICHELLE LOCKE The Associated Press

attes get all the pumpkin spice buzz, but wouldn’t

it be more fun to get those flavors — and that buzz — in a Thanksgiving cocktail?

It sure sounds like a great way to get your seasonal drinking on, but don’t grab the pumpkin puree just yet. For some in the mixology world, the first rule of pumpkin cocktails is that it’s not really about the pumpkin. “Pumpkin doesn’t taste like anything,” points out Morgan Schick, creative director at San Francisco’s Cafe du Nord. Nutmeg, cloves, ginger and cinnamon, on the other hand — the flavors behind pumpkin pie’s warm and tasty kick — do taste like the holidays and are a good starting point when looking to give your cocktails a holiday spin. Duncan Wedderburn, bar manager at San Francisco’s Palm House, likes to stay seasonal when creating fall libations. And unlike Schick, he doesn’t mind adding the real deal to his drinks. “I think spices, apples, cinnamon and, of course, pumpkin,” he says. “Try infusing a spirit with fall fruits or making a spiced syrup. It’s a surprisingly easy and fun process.” For a cocktail he created called the pumpkin fizz, Wedderburn spikes simple syrup with cinnamon. For the syrup, gently simmer 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar and four or five cinnamon sticks for 10 minutes. Strain and cool, then get mixing. To make Wedderburn’s pumpkin fizz, in a cocktail shaker combine 2 ounces of vodka, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce cinnamon syrup, 1/2 ounce half-andhalf, one egg white and 1 tablespoon pumpkin butter. Shake for 30 seconds, then add ice and shake for another 10 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled tumbler and top with a pinch of nutmeg and a lemon wheel. Cranberries are another ingredient that spell instant holiday. But unlike pumpkin, the problem here is too much flavor. Uncooked and unsweetened, cranberries can mouth-puckeringly tart. To get around that, Schick makes a sweet pickle of cranberries and uses them as a cocktail garnish, threading them on a stick. Another way to conquer cranberries is to turn them into a syrup. Michael Goldman, brand ambassador for Maison Ferrand, a French spirits company, makes cranberry syrup using 1 cup each of water, sugar and cranberries, plus 2 teaspoons of orange zest. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the cranberries are soft. Once the mixture cools, blend and strain, then add 1 ounce of Campari to the syrup. The mixture will keep, refrigerated, for a few weeks. For a seasonal gin and tonic, Goldman uses 1/4 ounce of the cranberry syrup to 2 ounces of gin mixed with a drier tonic, such as Q Tonic. While white spirits make great holiday cocktails — vodka is a blank canvas; gin comes with juniper notes — brown spirits are Schick’s go-to liquor. “Holiday flavors lend themselves very well to American whiskey,” he says. “You’re talking about brown sugar and sweet potatoes and pumpkins and cranberries and maple syrups, just all of those flavors. Similarly, dark rums lend themselves very well to it. November is when I switch to all brown spirits, personally. I don’t find myself wanting a Tom Collins, I want an old fashioned.” Speaking of old fashioneds, Las Vegas bar manager Hien Truong likes to infuse bourbon with cinna-

mon, allspice, cardamom and nutmeg as a springboard for an apple spiced old fashioned. Truong, bar manager at Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres and Bar Centro, both located at the SLS Hotel, uses 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks for a 750-milliliter bottle of bourbon along with about 20 allspice berries, 15 cardamom pods, 3 whole nutmegs, 10 cloves and the peel of two oranges. Everything goes into a container, gets a good shake and is left to sit for about 48 hours before being strained and consumed. Maple is another good choice for seasonal sipping, though using the real deal can be too much, says Schick. “It can so easily overwhelm everything.” He

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CBS drama ‘Code Black’ welcomes ‘Lion King’ cast MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK — The medical drama CBS’ “Code Black” gets a dose of Broadway magic this week when cast members from “The Lion King” — and one memorable Mufasa — end up in the emergency room. Alton Fitzgerald White, who has played Simba’s father in the musical over a recordbreaking 4,000 times, came out of “The Lion King” retirement to appear on today’s episode of the series starring Marcia Gay Harden. “To be a part of the two worlds colliding? Incredible. It was like, ‘Wow,’” said White, who was flown from New York to Los Angeles to film the show. “This is such a beautiful cap to my ‘Lion King’ experience.” In the episode, titled “The Son Rises,” White plays an actor who portrays Mufasa in a touring version of the Disney musical who arrives at Angels Memorial hospital with a nasty throat infection. A handful of fellow cast members — picked from the real touring production of “The Lion King” — come to his bedside to pray he’ll pull through and be able to sing again. That story line is fused with another about a boy and his father. Soon “The Lion King” performers are belting out a powerful version of “He Lives in You.” Harden said the theater pros transformed the filming process. “When they came on set, they had that energy of harmony and synchronicity,” she said. “When they started singing, it was electric. It was transforming. It was beautiful.” Michael Seitzman, the show’s creator and writer, came up with the idea a few years ago after watching a viral video on YouTube. In it, performers from “The Lion King” were stranded at New York’s LaGuardia Airport and sang to pass the time. “I was kind of lit up by that. There was something about seeing them out of their costumes singing that song that we all know so well. It was exuberant and it was emotional and it was fun and it was funny,” he said. “It’s like when you’re a kid and you see your

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Alton Fitzgerald White, left, and Marcia Gay Harden star in a scene from “Code Black” airing at 10 p.m. today on CBS. teacher at the supermarket.” Filming the episode took two weeks in mid-October and climaxed in a moving finale that took 20 takes but left many of the 150 extras and regular cast members in tears. “People were crying. At one point I was at the monitor and I turned around and I realized how many people had gathered behind me to watch it,” said Seitzman. “It was breathtaking. Their voices were breathtaking. The whole room fell apart. It was amazing.” For White, who has played Mufasa on tour, in Las Vegas from 2009 to 2011, and on Broadway, it was a career highlight. “I didn’t have to do too much research — only 13 years of preparation,” he said, laughing. Getting “The Lion King” — one of the jewels in the Disney crown — to play nice with CBS, a rival, blue-chip entertainment company, turned out to be a delightful surprise for Seitzman. He credited Disney Theatrical Group President Thomas Schumacher and CBS CEO Les Moonves for getting it green-lit. “What I found that happened

here, which so rarely happens, is you had a lot of people who just simply responded to the story,” he said. “You never know why those things work the way they work, but it just did and everybody just said ‘yes’ right away.”

For Harden, it was a chance to reconnect with Broadway, where she starred in “God of Carnage” and “Angels in America.” She leapt at the chance for her TV show to highlight the power of the stage and “The Lion King.”

“That show did so much for Broadway but now we want people to keep remembering about all the other shows and to just keep going to the theater and keep having those magical experiences,” she said. “That’s what I want.”

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Leftover cranberry sauce makes great pancakes BY MELISSA D’ARABIAN The Associated Press

n their natural form, cranberries are quite healthy, full of vita-

min C and fiber and packing just 4 grams of sugar per cup. In fact, they only become nutritionally worrying when they get doused with sugar around the holidays. My answer, of course, is to make your own cranberry sauce this holiday. It’s incredibly easy and it allows you to cut the sugar content in half without anyone missing it. So instead of heading down the canned food aisle, pop

over to the produce section (you’re going there to buy potatoes and green beans, anyway, right?) and pick up a bag of fresh cranberries. Follow the recipe on the bag (usually something along the lines of boiling the berries with water and sugar), but cut the suggested amount of sugar in half (or by a quarter if you can’t come to terms with half). For extra flavor and natural sweetness, I sometimes add orange zest or segments to my cranberry sauce, as well as a vanilla bean. But frankly, it almost doesn’t matter what I do to the cranberry sauce, as its presence on the table is merely symbolic to my family. My French husband didn’t grow up eating cranberry sauce, so he never developed a taste for

it. And my kids aren’t fans, either. The result? I always have leftover cranberry sauce. Forever a budget cook, I feel compelled to give those leftovers new life. I’ll add it to my favorite apple crumble or muffin recipe, spoon it over yogurt or into oatmeal for breakfast, or use it as a base for a spicysweet salsa or chutney. Perhaps my kids’ favorite way to rework cranberry sauce is in pancakes. I mix cranberry sauce with oats and flax seeds to make a tasty treat that my family loves on winter weekend mornings, when I let a little extra sugar slide. I use my leftover homemade cranberry sauce in this recipe, but it works just fine with the canned stuff, even the jellied variety (complete with canshaped grooves on the sides).

CRANBERRY SAUCE, OAT AND FLAX PANCAKES This recipe is easily made gluten-free by substituting a gluten-free flour mix for the allpurpose flour called for. Your best bet is with flour mixes labeled as a “1-to-1” substitute for wheat flour. Start to finish: 20 minutes Makes 10 pancakes 1/2 cup oat flour (or 3/4 cup oats, pulsed in food processor until finely ground) 1/4 cup almond flour (also called almond meal) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons flax meal (ground flaxseed) 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 2/3 cup prepared cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied) 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 egg 2/3 cup low-fat milk (dairy or non-dairy) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Heat a nonstick griddle over medium while preparing the batter. Heat the oven to 200 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, flax meal and cinnamon. In a second medium bowl, briskly whisk together the yogurt and cranberry sauce to break up the cranberry sauce. Add the orange zest, egg, milk and vanilla and whisk until smooth (not counting chunks from any whole cranberries). Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir with a whisk, incorporating all the ingredients, being careful not to overmix. Lightly mist the hot griddle with cooking spray. Using a 1/4cup measuring cup, scoop batter onto the prepared griddle, being careful not to crowd the griddle. Cook until the pancake batter is nearly dry, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a heat-safe plate and set in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with desired toppings.

Get a handle on your squash problem with cheesy pasta BY KATIE WORKMAN The Associated Press Need to know what to do with all that leftover butternut squash from Thanksgiving? I’ve got you covered. Because this pasta dish — a fantastic weeknight-friendly dinner — is a great recipe for when you just can’t look at another leftover in its original form one more time. I mean, how many times can you have pie for breakfast (don’t answer that, that

CHEESY PASTA SHELLS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 6 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 cups of chunks) 2 medium yellow onions, diced 1 teaspoon dried sage 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 pound pasta shells 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup crumbled soft goat cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Heat the oven to 400 F. On a rimmed baking sheet, mound the butternut squash, onions and sage, then drizzle the oil over everything. Toss to coat, then spread into a single layer. Season with

was a trick question)? OK, maybe we can handle the pie. But how many times can you have straight up reheated roasted squash? That’s exactly my point. In this recipe, we give butternut squash a new life with pasta and a trio of cheeses — Parmesan, soft goat and Monterey Jack. The squash contributes color and some bona fide nutritional value, while diced caramelized onions provide texture and a nice flavor. This can be served as a

main course with a salad and a vinegary dressing to balance out the creamy richness of the dish. It also makes a luxurious side dish to a roasted chicken or some grilled or pan-seared chops. Using the cooking water from the pasta does a couple of things in this recipe. The water contains some of the starch from the pasta, so it helps thicken the sauce and bind it to the cooked pasta and vegetables. It also eliminates the need for an excessive

amount of half-and-half or cream. And, no, I’m not saying that this pasta isn’t indulgent... I’m just saying it could be even more indulgent. In the unlikely event you don’t have any leftover roasted squash — or would like to make this other times of the year — I’ve written the recipe to start with uncooked squash. But if you do have leftovers, just skip that step of the recipe and substitute 3 to 4 cups of cooked squash.

salt and pepper. Roast for about 35 minutes, or until the squash is tender and everything is nicely browned. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Return the empty pasta pot to mediumhigh heat and add the reserved cooking water and the half-and-half. Heat just until little bubbles appear around the edges of the pot. Whisk in the Parmesan, goat cheese and Monterey Jack until the cheeses are melted. Return the pasta to the pan and stir until coated with the sauce. Add the cooked squash and onions and toss to combine. Adjust the seasonings and serve hot. Nutrition information per serving: 650 calories; 250 calories from fat (38 percent of total calories); 28 g fat (14 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 55 mg cholesterol; 500 mg sodium; 78 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 9 g sugar; 24 g protein. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS