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Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge George M. McFaddin Jr., back left, “new� mom Linda Simons, back center, and Attorney Will Brunson, back right, gather from left — Nimrod, Zy’Mere, Gabrielle and Yasmeen — for a photograph Monday following the adoption procedure.

20 children adopted Monday, just in time for holiday warmth BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com It’s the only pleasant day Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge George M. McFaddin Jr. will see for awhile. “Adoption is the only happy days in family court,� he said. “Otherwise it’s mire, misery, despair and disappointment. This is the only time everyone leaves here happy. Normally they

leave here hating each other and hating me.� In celebration of November’s being National Adoption Month, about 20 children’s cases were closed Monday. One of the 13 families was single father Gordon Shephard, who adopted a brother and sister. “It’s kind of unusual to see a man in here, but it’s

Benjamin Shephard, left, 8, and Nicole Shephard, 6, smile as their new father answers questions during adoption procedures Monday. They have lived with Gordon Shephard for a little more than a year.

If the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce has its way, local restaurants and businesses within city limits will be able to sell alcohol on Sunday by this time next year. Earlier this month, the chamber sent a letter to Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen requesting Sumter City Council create and approve an ordinance placing a referendum on the BLACKWELDER 2014 general election ballot that would allow Sunday on-premise consumption sales at local bars and restaurants, as well as beer and wine package sales at area stores. Grier Blackwelder, executive director of the chamber, said the issue is a question of local economic development. “It would create jobs and create tax base,� adding that he thought Sumter was the largest city in South Carolina that did not allow Sunday alcohol sales. “We have people that leave Sumter to entertain business clients when they have them here on the weekend, as well as family and friends.� Blackwelder, who said

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Fireside Fund helping peoples’ funds ‘stretch far enough’ BY JACK OSTEEN jack@theitem.com With temperatures now below the freezing mark most nights and the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, the needs of the Fireside Fund will most certainly continue

to grow greater and greater. A common refrain heard each week is that “my funds just don’t stretch far enough every month,� said Salvation Army social worker Pamela Lassiter. She said one man

came in recently asking for a kerosene heater and said “Mrs. Pam, if you can’t help me with one, I can wear more layers of clothes and put more blankets on my bed to stay warm.� SEE FIRESIDE, PAGE A10

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Dalzell man charged with attempted murder BY TYLER SIMPSON tyler@theitem A 21-year-old Dalzell man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting another man in the arm Saturday morning. According to the Sumter

County Sheriff’s Office, Blaze McKenzie Brown fled the 5600 block of Shakemia Road with 24-year-old Sumter woman Stacey Leann Westbrook in a white Dodge Caliber before authorities arrived. Both were eventually located and taken into custody

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for questioning before being transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. Westbrook was charged with accessory after the fact of a felony. Deputies first responded to the scene, where a 23-year-old man told investigators that Brown had shot

his friend in the arm. “I (saw) Blaze pointing the gun. ... And (he) was saying ‘you think I’m playing, you think I’m playing,’” the witness told police. “Then it looked like he was trying to hit him with the gun, and that’s when the gun went off.”

According to Lt. Robert Burnish of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was released from Tuomey Regional Medical Center after being treated for the gunshot wound. Reach Tyler Simpson at (803) 774-1295.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS Two adults and a teenager have been charged by the Sumter Police Department in connection to several automobile breakins in the city. Sumter residents Joshua Grice, 25, of 954 Shadow Trail, and Michael Shane Wilson, 22, of 113 Bonview Drive, each face six counts of breaking and entering into an automobile and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. GRICE A 16-year-old, whose name is not being released because of his age, also is charged with six counts of breaking and entering an automobile. Both adults are being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention WILSON Center while awaiting a bond hearing. The teen was taken to a state Department of Juvenile Justice facility and will be petitioned to family court. All of the reported incidents involved unlocked vehicles. One of the victims reported seeing three people leaving an Alice Drive apartment complex in a silver pickup where three vehicles were entered. A vehicle matching that description was then spotted by police and stopped. The vehicle’s occupants were apprehended after items recovered from the truck matched those that had been reported stolen in the break-ins. Anyone who has items missing from their vehicle is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700.

ABOVE: Thomas Sumter Academy third-graders Torrie Chapman and Evan Stevens, both 8 years old, help stuff holiday treat bags for Army soldiers stationed in Afghanistan. Teacher Donna Motes organized the stuffing party in honor of her son Army Private David Motes and the other soldiers in his platoon. LEFT: Motes helps students, from left, Kassi Martin, Lauren Feeney and Tanlynn Brunson, all 8 years old, stuff holiday. PHOTOS PROVIDED

Don’t let stress take the fun out of the holidays BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com The hustle and bustle of this time of year can make you want to pull your hair out. “It’s simply an overwhelming time for some people,” said the Rev. Kenneth Smith Sr., chaplaincy manager for Tuomey Healthcare System’s Chaplaincy Services. “Holiday stress is real difficult. It’s supposed to be a time of coming together, but some don’t have a sense of coming together.” Gina Smith, a Sumter therapist who has been in private practice for nine years, said she is already seeing it in her office. “The holidays bring a lot of expectations,” she said. “Some are implicit and some are explicit, some are from outside us, and some are from inside us.” PILING ON

From running to festivals and get-togethers to shopping, the holidays can leave you feeling drained. “It’s a busy time with all those different activities,” Kenneth Smith said. “It can create additional stress on top

HANDLE HOLIDAY STRESS 1. Prioritize. Don’t try to do it all. 2. Plan ahead. Budget your money and your time. 3. Don’t compare your experience to others. Do what works for you and yours. 4. Monitor your health, and take care of yourself. 5. If life circumstances have changed, find new ways to celebrate and establish new traditions. 6. Remember lost loved ones, but don’t dwell on the loss. Remember the good times. 7. Focus on faith and how it influences your view on the holidays. Source: Gina Smith, therapist; the Rev. Kenneth Smith Sr., chaplain

‘SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS’ • Alice Drive Baptist Church — 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter — is offering a “Surviving the Holidays” for both its DivorceCare and GriefShare programs Dec. 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. The event is free, and childc are will be provided. For more information, call (803) 905-5200. • Bethesda Church of God — 2730 Broad St., Sumter — is offering “Surviving the Holidays” for the GriefShare program Dec. 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, (803) 469-2585.

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difficult and create a little more anxiety.” He recommends prioritizing. “Put a limit on what you are going to spend and how much time you are going to spend on certain events,” Kenneth Smith said. “Plan ahead so you can enjoy the holidays.” Money can be a big source of angst as gift-giving season approaches. “It’s just a major trigger for thinking about what we don’t have in comparison to another, and that can lead to feelings of inadequacy,” Gina Smith said. EXPECTATIONS VERSUS REALITY

Difficult relationships often get highlighted this time of year as well, Kenneth Smith said. “We get around extended family, and the holidays bring forth what it is supposed to be like,” Gina Smith said. “We imagine this Norman Rockwell family, and that’s just not the case.” She recommends adjusting your expectations. “You can think, ‘This is what I would like it to be,

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what I hope for, but this is what it actually can be,’ and try to work with that,” Gina Smith said. Similarly, Kenneth Smith recommends taking care of your health. “Don’t overeat at Thanksgiving if you have high blood pressure,” he said as an example. “If you manage things appropriately, you give yourself the best opportunity to come through the holiday season.” CHANGING TRADITIONS

Feeling celebratory while separated from loved ones can be difficult, too. “It’s important to spend time with those in acute and long-term rehabilitation centers,” Kenneth Smith said. He suggested sending cards and mobilizing community outreach events to help people not feel isolated during the holidays. Gina Smith suggested finding new ways to celebrate. She has a client whose spouse is deployed, so that person is holding a potluck with others whose spouses are deployed. Sometimes, the person is more than an ocean away. “People who have lost

loved ones, they have another type of stress this time of year because they are grieving,” Kenneth Smith said. “I encourage families to remember the joy those individuals had in their lives and not get caught up in missing them.” He recommended lighting a candle or giving a toast to honor them. REASON FOR THE SEASON

Whether to family or faith, the most important part is being connected. “This is the most festive time of the year, and it really helps put in perspective how we need to stay connected in life,” Kenneth Smith said. Gina Smith encouraged people to focus on their faith. “Faith is that part of the holiday that actually gives us great hope,” she said. “Really, most of us need hope, love, acceptant and belonging. As a Christian, our stocking is already full. For me, speaking personally, if they can just again focus on faith, that actually fills them instead of takes from them.” Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 774-1250.

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Sheriff Anthony Dennis and his administration are sponsoring the Elizabeth Foxworth Helping Hands Canned Food Drive. Nonperishable items will be delivered to the community by Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies and by volunteers on Dec. 21. If you know of a family in need, contact the office no later than 5 p.m. on Dec. 13. The supply may become limited, so please respond as soon as possible with the families’ information. If you want to donate canned foods to this cause, the items can be collected and/or delivered to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The due date for the donations of these nonperishable items is Dec. 20. For submission of a family in need, donations or questions about the canned food drive, contact Lt. Petrina Wiley at (803) 436-2026.

John K. Crosswell Home for Children, 11 Crosswell Drive, is licensed to provide care for up to 40 children. Children live in cottages based on their age and gender and are supervised at all times by cottage parents. Cottages are in need of the following: • Cottage A (4- to 7-year-old boys): Six twin boy-themed comforter sets and sheets; 1 queen-size comforter set and sheets; a gingerbread house kit; a set of pots and pans; a set of oven mitts; a large crockpot; a set of adult cups and plates; a coffee maker; a heavy duty commercial vacuum cleaner; a large toy chest; educational flashcards and games; large toy trucks; a CD player; and CDs such as Kids Bop, contemporary Christian, etc. • Cottage B (infant to 6-year-old girls): restaurant-style, wooden high chairs; 10 twin boys- and girls-theme comforter sets and sheets; children’s dishware; a cordless phone; a heavy duty commercial vacuum cleaner; two play yard sets; two umbrella strollers; one double umbrella stroller; a shaved ice/ snow cone machine; a Diaper Genie; pre-school furniture/sofa chairs; cushioned glider rockers; two 8x10 preschool rugs; a CD player; and CDs such as preschool songs. • Cottage C (8- to 16-year-old boys): 10 twin-boy comforter sets and sheets, two queensize comforter sets and sheets, a heavy duty commercial vacuum cleaner, a set of pots and pans, a set of oven mitts, a set of coffee cups, 10 alarm clocks with radio, a stereo system, 4 Wii remotes, Wii games for boys, two

For more information, contact Suzy Allred at (803) 778-6441 or volunteer@crosswellhome. org. Because of storage and staff constraints, Crosswell cannot accept unsolicited donations of used clothing, toys, etc.

sets of foosballs for a foosball table, a large wall clock, a flag football set, 10 bedside lamps, sports-/huntingthemed framed posters for rooms and sports balls. • Cottage D (6- to 15-year-old girls): 10 twin-girl comforter sets and sheets; a heavy duty commercial vacuum cleaner; a set of pots and pans; a duster with extension handle; 10 bedside lamps; girl/preteen framed posters for rooms; 10 non-pushpin fabric picture boards for rooms; a smoothie juice maker; a stereo system; placemats and a dish/ glass set for 10 plus; a DVD player; craft kits; CDs such as Kids Bop, contemporary Christian, etc.; hair bows/clips/ties; Wii remotes; 10 alarm clocks with radios; and a digital camera. • Campus general needs — batteries: AA, AAA, C, D and 9 volt; Christmas wrapping paper, bows, bags and boxes; life-size manger scene; Wii games; DVDs (G and PG movies); disposable cameras; four paper shredders; a carpet shampoo machine; a large umbrellas; flash drive/ memory sticks; personal hygiene and cleaning supplies; duffel bags; bicycle helmets; brooms; and dustpans. • Gift Cards — Activity gift cards/passes/financial sponsorship for activities for the children to do during Christmas break (such as movie passes, roller skating, bowling, McDonald’s, Chick-fil-a, Chuck E. Cheese, Monkey Joe’s, Riverbanks Zoo Christmas Lights; EdVenture Kids Museum, etc.) • Clothing and toy

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Dalzell United Methodist Church, 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, is accepting donations of gently used or new coats, sweaters, blankets, scarves, gloves and new socks of all sizes for the Coats for Christ giveaway. Drop off donations at Dorcas’ Closet at the church. Call (803) 4995190 or (803) 469-0160 for more information.

Founded in 1969, Fireside Fund collects money Sumterites who need help with heating costs, including past-due electric bills and vouchers for kerosene and wood. The Item collects the money and The Salvation Army interviews candidates, who must provide a valid form of picture identification, paycheck stubs and copies of late bills. This year, Fireside Fund is dedicated to the late Glen Sharp, one of Sumter’s greatest philanthropists and businessmen. Something new this year for clients to know is that the Salvation Army is teamed up with the Sumter Fire Department to make sure

There is no charge for this service and someone from the fire department will come out and install the detector as well. Folks still need to come by the office to fill out an application for the smoke detectors. Families needing assistance should call The Salvation Army at (803) 775-9336. Donations can be mailed to The Item, PO Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151 or dropped off at 20 N. Magnolia St. Names, including groups, should be spelled completely. When making a donation in someone’s honor or memory, please include the full name. Names will be printed as given.

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Horse therapy program helps wounded vet BY LINDSAY S. BUCHANAN The Florence Morning News TIMMONSVILLE — For wounded Army National Guard veteran Sgt. Matthew Smith, the timing could not have been more perfect when he was connected this March to Bethlehem Therapeutic Riding Stables, and the feeling is mutual. Gwendolyn Maddrix, founder and director of the horse therapy program run out of Tally Ho Equestrian Center in Timmonsville, said when she met Smith, she had no idea working with her first wounded veteran would turn into a huge part of her life. A small weekend program, Bethlehem started as a tribute to her daughter, who suffers from several medical issues and who benefited from receiving therapy working with and riding horses. Now the nonprofit is looking

forward to a contract with the Jacksonville, Fla.-based Wounded Warriors Project, which will result in a full-time program covering a service area with at least 6,000 wounded veterans eligible to participate. All of this came about when Smith, an Iraq war veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, was in a motorcycle wreck that left him with a traumatic brain injury and a fractured neck, leaving him in a four-month coma and a general prognosis from doctors that he would never walk or talk again, possibly living out his life in a nursing home. Smith, then 24 years old, had returned from Iraq in 2005, not knowing how his time there had affected him. Although his mother, Shelene Smith, was concerned that something was off with her son in the months following his return, he continued

to work long hours at his job while sleeping few if any hours at night. He was riding his motorcycle one day when he had what is called a PTSD zone. “It’s a zone where you black out but don’t really black out,� Shelene said. “You’re not familiar with anything around you, and you physically freeze. And that’s what happened. He froze, and the bike just went out from under him.� Things did not look good for Smith, but after almost two years of being moved from one hospital and care center to another and battling the Veterans Administration to get Smith’s injuries classified as service-connected because of the PTSD he was suffering, things finally started turning around. When Smith finally left Walton Rehabilitation Center to move

back home, he was not only talking but also walking with assistance. He had proved his critics wrong, yet he still had a long battle ahead and was left relying primarily on a wheelchair to get around and his mother to interpret his blurred speech. It wasn’t until the family connected with the Wounded Warrior Project that Shelene, Smith’s strongest advocate and tireless champion, began to get some relief from the all-consuming task of making sure her son had everything he needed to gain as much independence as he could. The Wounded War-

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Travelers cast wary eye as storm moves eastward BY DAVID WARREN AND SCOTT MAYEROWITZ The Associated Press DALLAS — A winter storm system blamed for at least 10 fatal wrecks in the West and Texas threatens to dampen the Thanksgiving holiday for millions of Americans traveling this week. Nearly 300 American Airlines and American Eagle flights were canceled in and out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Monday because of the weather, spokeswoman Laura Masvidal said, mirroring disruptions at the air hub a day earlier. Some of the country’s

busiest airports — New York; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; Boston; and Charlotte — could see big delays. Icy roads led to hundreds of wrecks and at least 10 deaths, half of them in Texas. On Monday, the storm brought a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, southern Kansas and Texas. But as the storm continues east, there are fears of heavy rain along the busy Interstate 95 corridor and sleet, freezing rain and snow away from the coast and at higher elevations. Tom Kines, a meteorologist with AccuWeather, said it will be “primarily a rain event� for

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Audree Todd, left, gathers up a snowball to toss at her sister Kensie, center, during a snowman-building session with their father, Casey, at their home in Lawton, Okla., on Sunday. A large storm already blamed for at least 10 deaths in the West is slowly churning east ahead of Thanksgiving. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

the East Coast, with up to three inches of rain dousing travelers. “The further inland you get — especially as you get into that higher terrain — you are going to deal with frozen precipitation,� Kines said. Snow could fall in western Pennsylvania and the interior of New England. Up to 9 inches could blanket northern parts of West Virginia, where the Na-

tional Weather Service issued a winter storm warning from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. Ninety percent of travelers this week will drive, according to AAA, and an estimated 38.9 million people — 1.6 percent fewer than last year — are expected to drive 50 miles or more from their home. Gas is about 15 cents

cheaper than last year, AAA said Monday, with a gallon of regular selling for $3.28. The car-lobbying group and travel agency said Wednesday will be the busiest travel day, a forecast based on a formula that factors in consumer confidence, stock market performance, unemployment and a survey of 418 people that has a 6 percent margin of error.

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Antonio Jones, 33, of 22 Sims Ave., was arrested at 7:10 p.m. on Nov. 22 and was charged with child cruelty. According to reports, police responded to an anonymous call in which they were told Jones was beating his son on a basketball court across from Poplar Square Apartments. Police arrived at Jones’ home and found the victim in the house with injuries on his face. The victim that he was playing basketball when his father came up to him and yelled at him for staying out past dark. Jones then reportedly choked the victim and punched him in the mouth and face area. These actions were allegedly confirmed, as it was said the victim has constantly refused to listen to Jones or the victim’s grandmother. The victim’s grandmother declined permission for EMS to treat the victim. Jones was taken to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. Rashad Montrel Harvin, 22, of 510 Bracey Court, was arrested at 4:25 p.m. on Nov. 22 and charged with public disorderly conduct and trespressing on a railroad. According to reports, police responded to 6 Dingle Rd. to find Harvin trespassing on the railroad tracks in the cab of an engine. Police asked Harvin to come out of the cab and arrested him. Afterwards, Harvin raised his voice and used profane language, even after the police asked him to stop. Harvin was sent to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. Philip Leroy Miller, 56, of Rembert, was arrested at 11:44 a.m. on Nov. 22 in the 4600 block of Broad Street and was charged for driving under suspension. According to reports, an officer was on patrol when he observed a vehicle sitting in the middle of the road on Furman Drive. When the officer turned around to investigate, the vehicle began to move and the officer initiated a traffic shop. When asked for his driver’s license, Miller could only produce a state identification card. He told the officer that his license was suspended and that it would be his third offense. Miller was taken to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. Bernell Ross, 42, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the 1800 block of Thomas Sumter Highway and was charged with driving under the influence. According to reports, an officer was traveling south on U.S. 521 North when he noticed a gray 1996 Cadillac swerving erratically across both lanes of traffic and running off the right side of the road. When the officer issued a traffic stop and approached the vehicle, he noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Ross, his glazed eyes and slurred speech. Ross told the officer that he did not have his license on him. The officer ordered Ross to exit his vehicle in order to undergo a sobriety test, which he failed. The officer placed Ross under arrest for driving under the influence and transported him to SumterLee Regional Detention Center. During the transport, Ross boasting about how he had been drink-

ing and driving since he was 17 without being caught. Upon arrival, he refused to take the datamaster breath test and was booked. Tony Alonzo Curtis, 53, was arrested at 1:55 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the 1000 block of Broad Street and charged with shoplifting. According to reports, Curtis was working security at Piggly Wiggly when he was try-

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ADOPTIONS from Page A1 good,� McFaddin said. “Your name is officially changed to ‘Daddy.’� For Shephard, who works with the Clarendon County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, it was the end of a yearlong process. “Once they came to me, we started being family� said the 41-yearold Sumter man. “This is just a formality. This just makes if official.� His mother and father, Joanna and Gerald Shephard, were also present. “I’m proud of my son,� Joanna Shephard said. “He’s always wanted to be a dad. This is good, too, because other men know they can adopt without a mate.� Linda Simmons also adopted a group of siblings — a set of 3-year-old triplets and their 1-yearold brother. “I had the triplets since they were 4 months old, and when the youngest came along, I took him, too,� said the 51-year-old Summerton woman. “I wanted to keep them all together. I didn’t want them to get separated and not know who they are in foster care.� She has served in foster care for 10 years, and

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ABOVE: Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge George M. McFaddin Jr., left, helps gather the complete Shephard family — Nicole, 6, Benjamin, 8, Gordon, 41, Joanna and Gerald — for a group photo Monday after finalizing the adoption of the children. Joanna Shephard said she is proud of her son and hopes his moves encourage other single men to consider adoption. LEFT: Tatyana Simmons, 13, lifts her 3-year-old sister, Gabrielle, while waiting for the court hearing Monday. After being picked up, the adopted sister gave the teenager kisses on her cheek. PHOTOS BY JADE ANDERSON / THE ITEM

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• Reality cop shows are the fast food of documentary television. They’re rarely original or informationally “nutritious,” but sometimes you just can’t help yourself. Following in the footsteps of “COPS” and every reel of police chase footage you’ve ever endured, the new series “Marshal Law: Texas” (10 p.m., TNT, TV-14) follows a Houston task force assigned to capture dangerous fugitives. In covering police in a crude documentary fashion, “COPS” really presented police work in a sympathetic light. Rather than come on as heavies or “The Man,” most of the officers were merely doing their job, contending with society’s sad inebriates and pixelated perpetrators of squalid domestic melodramas. In contrast, many of the criminals hunted on “Marshal Law” are described as “the worst of the worst,” or “the lowest form of humanity.” It’s hard to argue with this characterization of folks who shoot at police, kill fellow drug dealers or open fire at pedestrians and drivers. But I couldn’t help feeling that some of the hyperbole was required to justify all of the fancy hardware and the aura of militarization that sur-

rounds the task force. Complete with aerial surveillance, heavy armor and everything short of nuclear submarines, “Marshal Law” chronicles tactical urban warfare and all of the potential excesses that its title implies. For a thoughtful look at police and criminals on screen, check out “A Night at the Movies: Cops & Robbers and Crime Writers” (8 p.m., TCM).

It’s that time of year again, when “Dancing With the Stars” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) crowns a new winner. Speaking of TV traditions and that time of year, does anybody really care when you actually watch a holiday television special? We’re continually reminded that Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services allow viewers to watch anything anytime. And since the Tonight’s Other TV buffet is always open, Highlights we’re invited to super• A mysterious threat size our portions and emerges on “Marvel’s binge away. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Videotapes and DVDs (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). have been around for a • Crime doesn’t wait generation, so, presumfor turkey on “Brooklyn ably, you could binge on Nine-Nine” (8:30 p.m., your own “Christmas Fox, TV-14). Story” 24-hour mara• “The Voice” (9 p.m., thon on the Fourth of NBC, TV-PG) features July. But would you want live eliminations. to? • The Fourth of July There’s nothing parbrings tensions on the ticularly sacred about second season prethe TV schedule, but I’m miere of “Boston’s Finsure I’m not the only est” (9 p.m., TNT, TVperson chagrined to see 14). the 1964 Rankin/Bass fa• A murder seems vorite “Rudolph the gang-related on “ChiRed-Nosed Reindeer” cago Fire” (10 p.m., (8 p.m., CBS) airing two NBC, TV-14). nights before Thanksgiving. As the reindeer Clarice sings, “There’s AlCult Choice ways Tomorrow.” Make Rare for a Hollywood that next month. effort of its time, the Speaking of holiday 1948 film noir drama specials, both timely and “The Naked City” premature, it’s time for “Swampsgiving 2” (10 p.m., History, TV-PG) and “Christmas Bounty” (7 p.m. and 8:45 Better p.m., ABC Family), part medicine of the network’s through better “Countdown to the 25 technology. Days of Christmas.” Like us on Isn’t that a countdown to a countdown? To be fair, this inChris Gerard, DVM cludes a repeat of the 1230 Wilson Hall Rd. 2012 Thanksgiving episode of “The Middle” CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT (10:30 p.m., ABC Famiwww.advancedvethospital.com ly, TV-PG).

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Series Notes “The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * Eli and Warner are accused of abusing the elderly on “Dads” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Rebekah needs guidance on “The Originals” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * An arm and a leg and a thumb drive on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Thanksgiving erupts on “New Girl” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * A killer penetrates a chastity ring on “Supernatural” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Pete accompanies Mindy to her ex’s wedding on “The Mindy Project” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Pick a number on “Person of

Interest” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

Late Night Jeff Wild, Sarah Colonna and Chris Franjola are booked on “Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!) * Pitbull appears on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jay Leno welcomes Quentin Tarantino, Jim Stacy and Luke Bryan on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Casey Affleck, Mike Tyson and Linkin Park with Steve Aoki appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Josh Hutcherson, Budd Friedman and Kelly Clarkson visit “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Angela Kinsey and American Authors on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS). Copyright 2013, United Feature Syndicate

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ASHINGTON — For concision and precision in describing Barack Obama’s suddenly ambivalent relationship with his singular — actually, his single — achievement, the laurels go to Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La. After Obama’s semi-demiapology for millions of canceled insurance policies — an intended and predictable consequence of his crusade to liberate Americans from their childish choices of “substandard” policies sold by “bad apple” insurers — Scalise said: Obama is like someone who burns down your house. Then shows up with an empty water bucket. Then lectures you about how defective the house was. What is now inexpliGeorge cably called Obama’s “fix” WILL for the chaos he has created is surreal. He gives you permission to reoccupy your house — if you can get someone to rebuild it — but for only another year. At least he has banished boredom from millions of lives. Although probably not from his. The place to begin understanding the unraveling of his presidency is page 274 of “The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama.” The author, David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, quotes Valerie Jarrett, perhaps Obama’s closest and longest-serving adviser, on her hero’s amazingness: “He knows exactly how smart he is. ... I think that he has never really been challenged intellectually. ... He’s been bored to death his whole life. He’s just too talented to do what ordinary people do. He would never be satisfied with what ordinary people do.” Leave aside the question of whether someone so smitten can be in any meaningful sense an adviser — about what can such a paragon as Obama need advice? (Although he did recently say, “What we’re also discovering is that insurance is complicated to buy.” Just to buy.) It is, however, fair to note that what ordinary people ordinarily do is their jobs, competently. Obama’s inability to be satisfied with anything so banal has plunged him into Jimmy Carter territory. Carter’s presidency crumbled when people decided they still liked his character but had no confidence in his competence. Obamacare’s misadventures, and Obama’s response to them, have caused people to doubt both his character and his competence. The White House, disoriented by adoration — including the self-adoration — of its principal occupant, sits in a city that has be-

come addicted to its own adrenaline. It is in a perpetual swivet stoked by media for which every inter-institutional dust-up is a crisis. This year began with the “fiscal cliff” crisis. (You may have forgotten, there having been so many supposedly epochal events to keep track of: All the Bush tax cuts were set to expire; the “crisis” ended when only those cuts for the wealthy were allowed to lapse.) Then came spring and the “sequester crisis,” meaning discretionary spending “slashed” by “draconian” cuts of ... 2.3 percent. Autumn brought the crisis of the shutdown of (part of) the government, and the crisis surrounding the inevitable raising of the debt ceiling. The ostensible crisis was that the Obama administration might choose to default on the nation’s debt even though government revenues were 10 times larger than required to service the debt. Good grief. The 1854 passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act was a crisis. As was the 1857 Dred Scott decision, the Great Depression and Pearl Harbor. But as for 2013’s blizzard of supposed crises: Arguments between the houses of Congress, or between the executive and legislative branches, about money should not be called crises; they should be called politics. The separation of powers that is the essence of the constitutional system assumes rivalrous institutions. When, however, the conflict is not about money but about the nation’s constitutional architecture, perhaps the language of crisis is apposite. The New York Times reports that last March Henry Chao of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which superintended creation of the HealthCare.gov website, told a conference that he had worries: “Let’s just make sure it’s not a thirdworld experience.” When such an embarrassing experience occurred, Obama responded like a ruler of a banana republic unfettered by constitutionalism and the rule of law. Although no president has even a lineitem veto power (which 44 governors have), this president asserts the power to revise the language of laws by “enforcement discretion,” and suggests no limiting principle. But even this is a crisis only if Congress makes it so by supine acquiescence. Congressional Democrats are White House poodles. They also are progressives and therefore disposed to favor unfettered executive power. Republicans are supposed to be different. George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. © 2013, Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Obama knew he was misleading Americans In October 2010, President Obama told Congress and the American people, “If you like your health care plan, you can keep your plan. Period. If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor. Period. I guarantee it.” Since Obamacare became law, Oct. 1, 2013, over 5 million people have lost their insurance to date. The law was crafted so that if your health care plan did not include coverage for “birth control for men, mental health benefits, drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation,” and who knows what other nonsense, your insurance company could no longer offer those plans. The president had to be aware he was intentionally misleading American citizens when he said the above quote. It is a law he crafted. I call that a lie. He has said that over 29 times in the last three years. He has also said only 5 percent of people will lose their health care insurance. Guess what, in a country with over 350 million people, that is about 17.5 million people who stand to lose their insurance. Do the math. The Congressional Budget Office estimates up to 45 million people will lose coverage. What about all the “delays” this president has given to “big business,” and the $500 million HHS has set aside to compensate labor unions? And don’t forget the subsidies the office workers of Congress get and the Congress itself: $7,000 for each individual and $12,000 for each family. Do you think your subsidies will be that generous? Why? Big business contributed millions of dollars to Democrat campaigns and unions contributed over $3 million. What about you and me? Sorry, you don’t qualify, someone has to pay the bills. The corruption of this regime is disgusting. Vote for anyone that is not an incumbent. Fire as many as you can. THOMAS MARTIN Pinewood

School board taking positive actions The board of the Sumter School District has taken some positive actions recently. Leadership of the district has been given to Dr. Frank Baker, who has addressed problems which existed in the district, such as excessive administrative

costs, employee morale, and is working toward more discipline in the schools, particularly as it applies to “gangs.” Another positive action is the election of Dr. Baker to the post of permanent superintendent rather than an “interim” position. It will take some time to rebuild the Sumter School District, and Dr. Baker will need the support not only of the board, but also of the entire community. Please express appreciation to the individual members of the board for the positive actions they have taken. With our prayers and continued support, Sumter School District can again become within the top 10 percent of school districts in South Carolina. Let’s become proud of our school district. THOMAS M. DABBS Sumter

Thanks for support during annual book sale The Friends of the Sumter County Library recently concluded another successful used book sale. This annual event helps raise funds to supplement library programs and services, especially the purchase of items for the collection and to sponsor the annual summer reading program for children. Many thanks are due to members of the Friends who sort donated books throughout the year, organize and coordinate the set up for the book sale and volunteer their time during the week the sale is held at Sumter Mall. Thanks also go to the management of Sumter Mall for providing a space to hold the book sale and Sumter County Public works for helping us to move books and other materials out to the mall. The staff of the library also work very hard in the preparation for the book sale, as they do in so many other ways. I can never find thank them enough. Finally, thanks to all who came out and supported the book sale, and by extension, the library. ROBERT HARDEN Director Sumter County Library

Hats off to teachers, principals in public schools We have so much to be proud of in Sumter’s public schools. I had the great

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honor of serving as “Principal for a Day” recently at Ebenezer Middle School with Mrs. Marlean Dewit. I was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of my visit, particularly Mrs. Dewit’s amazing prowess as a leader. Everything ran very smoothly, the students were engaged, and the teachers had smiles. As a parent of one child in the district and one on the way, it was a breath of fresh air. This is not so surprising, though, as we have had an amazing experience transitioning our son from Wilson Hall to Willow Drive Elementary School. I’d like to give another big “hats off” to Principal Liz Compton for running an excellent show at Willow Drive. There are so many success stories in our public schools, and I wish we had more ambassadors out there telling these stories. My wife and I are very proud to have our children educated by the wonderful teachers and principals in Sumter School District. Excellent job to all. ALLEN BAILEY Sumter

Crack smoker, alcoholic has higher rating than Obama I hate to admit this, but I have been saving the letters written by Mr. Baten. I plan on writing a joke book when I fully retire, and I plan on dedicating an entire chapter to him. I was going through those letters today and stopped and re-read his letter from Oct. 15 three or four times. (The one that guaranteed the election of Hillary in 2016.) Then I was reading about Obama and his “popularity.” Mr. Baten, how does it feel knowing that “your man” has less of a approval rating than that of a self-professed crack smoker and raging alcoholic? According to a Gallup poll, The Los Angeles Times and CBS News, Mayor Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto, has a higher approval rating than Obama. Oh, well. After all, it’s just polls and nothing the Democrats care about. Mr. Baten concluded that letter with “You reap what you sow.” I’d like to end this letter by saying this: Mr. Obama made his bed, now he can “lie” in it. DENNIS E. VICKERS Wedgefield

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SUNDAY SALES from Page A1 several restaurant chains have indicated they would be interested in opening locations in Sumter if Sunday alcohol sales were available, also said the chamber is willing to compromise on the proposal. “We’ve asked for the whole thing, but we’ve also said if that is not possible, at least consider the restaurants,” Blackwelder said. About 15 area restaurants attached letters of support to the chamber request before it was forwarded to the city council. While he has yet to present the letter to city council, McElveen said he would do so by the next meeting and has started studying the issue. “Right now I’m just trying to get a take on the mechanics of it,” McElveen said. His initial reaction has the mayor providing tentative support for the proposal. “I don’t believe I have any particular problem with their request, although I would want it to be perhaps more limited than they suggested,” McElveen said, adding he understood the

concerns of the chamber. “Especially the restaurants that are asking for this,” the mayor said. Should council members approve the ordinance, area voters would then decide when they go to the polls whether or not to allow the local laws to be changed. If city council does approve the referendum, however, at least one council member has vowed it won’t be by a unanimous vote. “I certainly would not go along with Sunday alcohol sales,” said Ward 3 councilman Calvin Hastie. “I believe that Sunday is a sacred day. I really don’t believe in alcohol sales on any day, but certainly on Sunday.” Hastie also said there are too many crimes associated with alcohol use, making expanding Sumter alcohol sales a poor idea. Despite his opposition, however, Hastie said he thought the proposal had a chance of passing the seven-member nonpartisan council. Contact Braden Bunch at (803) 7741201.

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WEDNESDAY 58°

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28° Warmer with rain, becoming heavy

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Chance of rain: 85%

Chance of rain: 80%

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Temperature High ............................................... 48° Low ................................................ 22° Normal high ................................... 63° Normal low ..................................... 38° Record high ....................... 81° in 1973 Record low ......................... 16° in 1950

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7 a.m. yest. 2.76 3.90 2.78 3.70 77.26 5.30

24-hr chg +0.01 -0.10 -0.01 +0.03 -0.71 +0.30

Today Hi/Lo/W 55/48/r 44/34/r 44/38/r 56/49/r 68/59/r 68/65/r 68/60/r 46/42/r 43/43/r 52/50/r

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 53/25/sh 38/21/sh 43/23/sn 54/26/sh 65/32/sh 68/40/r 66/31/sh 44/23/sh 48/26/sh 54/26/sh

Winds: NNE 6-12 mph

Winds: NE 6-12 mph

Winds: NE 6-12 mph

Chance of rain: 5%

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Chance of rain: 5%

Sunrise today .......................... 7:04 a.m. Sunset tonight ......................... 5:13 p.m. Moonrise today ..................... 12:24 a.m. Moonset today ........................ 1:02 p.m.

Columbia 52/50 Today: Cold with rain, heavy at times; watch for looding. Wednesday: Morning showers; otherwise, cloudy and windy.

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Today: Breezy with drenching rain; warmer. High 66 to 70. Wednesday: A couple of brief showers early in the morning. High 65 to 69.

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Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

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Wed. Hi/Lo/W 45/25/sh 40/23/sh 66/34/sh 64/31/pc 41/23/sh 48/24/sh 39/23/sf 42/21/sh 67/32/sh 66/29/sh

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Today Hi/Lo/W 60/55/r 68/59/r 54/53/r 46/44/r 55/50/r 70/56/r 44/42/r 68/61/r 68/64/r 40/40/i

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 61/29/sh 66/33/sh 54/25/sh 46/23/sh 55/24/sh 64/31/sh 46/25/sh 65/31/sh 68/30/sh 43/22/r

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It’s these types of stories that Lassiter hears every day and knows firsthand the good donations to the Fireside Fund can do for so many Sumter residents. She wants to remind those in need that despite being booked up for appointments weeks in advance, she looks at each circumstance as the calls come in. “I have to look at the big picture when assessing the situation,” Lassiter said. Founded in 1969, the Fireside Fund collects money for those Sumterites who need help with heating costs, including pastdue electric bills and vouchers for kerosene and wood. The Item collects the money and The Salvation Army interviews candidates, who must provide a valid form of picture identification, paycheck stubs and copies of late bills. This year’s Fireside Fund is dedicated to the late Glen Sharp, one of Sumter’s greatest philanthropist and businessmen. Lassiter encourages anyone coming for assistance to make an appointment and should call for a list of documentation needed for the assistance. Lassiter insists she will work hard this year to get folks in and out as quickly as possible during this hectic time of year (Christmas) coming up. Families needing assistance should call The Salvation Army at (803) 775-9336. Donations can be mailed to The Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151 or dropped off at 20 N. Magnolia St. Names, including groups, should be spelled completely. When making a donation in

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Thanksgiving closings schedule BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed Thursday. GOVERNMENT — Federal government offices and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed Thursday. The following will be closed Thursday and Friday: state government offices; City of Sumter offices; County of Sumter offices; Clarendon County offices; and Lee County offices. SCHOOLS — The following will be closed through Friday: Sumter School District; Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3; Lee County Public Schools; St. Anne Catholic School; and William Thomas Academy. The following will be closed Wednesday through Friday: Robert E. Lee Academy; Thomas Sumter Academy; Wilson Hall; St. Francis Xavier High School; Laurence Manning Academy;

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he weeks of going 1-0 are over for the Wilson Hall football team. And the Barons pulled it off to perfection. The battle cry for Wilson Hall all season was to win the game this week. Don’t worry about the game you just won, and don’t worry about the game that is on the schedule following this week’s game. “Go 1-0 this week.� Dennis The BRUNSON Barons went 1-0 13 times, the final time, of course, coming on Saturday when they beat Hammond 34-27 to win the SCISA 3A state title. Wilson Hall won 10 of the games by blowouts; they beat Orangeburg Prep and Laurence Manning Academy by the same 27-20 score during the regular season, making late defensive stands in both

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Wilson Hall wide receiver Cody Hoover (38) hauls in a touchdown pass as teammate Devin Singleton, left, looks on during the Barons’ 34-27 victory over Hammond in the SCISA 3A state title game at Benedict College’s Charlie W. Johnson Stadium on Saturday. RIGHT: WH junior Walker Patrick (81) gives a teammate a hug while Evans Boyle (28) celebrates after the Barons’ victory. It was the school’s first football title since 2003.

games to preserve the victories. Then there was Saturday’s game against the Skyhawks. This wasn’t the same Hammond team Wilson Hall had hammered

41-14 during the regular season. The Skyhawks had found their identitty after that loss and had ran off eight straight victories to reach their eighth straight state championship game.

However, for the better part of two quarters it looked as though the Barons would cruise to another easy victory. They led 26-7 after Will Watson’s 88-yard fumble return for a touch-

down with 3:49 left in the first half. Then Hammond scored just before halftime to make the score 26-14; It gets the kickoff to start the second half and goes 71 yards in 12

plays to score and make it 26-21. After turning the Wilson Hall offense away on three downs, the Skyhawks go on a 17-play, 62-yard scoring SEE BARONS, PAGE B3

Top 10 rankings, stars galore in Palmetto Bowl

Clemson haunted by losing streak to USC BY JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press CLEMSON— In Tajh Boyd’s Clemson career, the No. 6 Tigers have won an Atlantic Coast Conference title, posted three 10-win seasons and ranked in the Top 10 for a school-record 13 straight weeks. But there is still a big hole in Boyd’s resume — he hasn’t beaten bitter in-state rival South Carolina in three tries. The senior gets one last chance Saturday night. “It’s something that no one has done around here. Not our senior class, not many of the coaches that have been here. It’s the one we are waiting for,� Boyd said. SWINNEY This is a place few Tigers fans remember. No. 10 South Carolina has had a four-game THE ASSOCIATED PRESS winning streak in the rivalry only once before, in the 1950s. The Gamecocks have never won five in a row. South Carolina players raise The Hardee’s trophy after their So while Saturday’s matchup will be the first with 27-17 win over Clemson at Memorial Stadium last season. The Gamecocks have won four straight against the Tigers SEE STREAK, PAGE B4 and are riding a 17-game home winning streak.

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — The Palmetto State has its own high-profile, highly ranked rivalry showdown in the Southeast this weekend. Sixthranked Clemson SPURRIER will take on No. 10 South Carolina with title implications, spice and state rivalry drama. The Tigers (10-1) and

Gamecocks (9-2) hope to show they each belong in a BCS game. “Sort of neat that we have two teams in the top 10 that started the season there and are still there after 11 games,� South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said. “I know our state is proud of the two football schools. It should be a heck of a game.� Maybe more so this year than any other in a series first played in 1896: It’s the first time SEE RIVALS, PAGE B4

Panthers finding ways to win close games BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — There was a time when Ron Rivera’s Carolina Panthers couldn’t win a close game. Now they refuse to lose them. The streaking Panthers (8-3) have won seven straight games, including the last three by erasing fourth quarter defiRIVERA cits. That has helped stem the tide that had plagued Rivera during most of his tenure in Carolina.

The Panthers had fallen to 2-14 under Rivera in games decided by seven points or less after a Week 2 loss at Buffalo. The last three victories have shown the Panthers can win tight games. “I think it has a lot to do with us growing up as a team,� Rivera said Monday. “The growth of our quarterback and our offensive unit; the growth of our defensive unit as well. These guys understand what it takes now and they are growing and getting better and better. By no means are we there, but we have done the things we needed to give ourselves a chance to win.�

Cam Newton has been a big catalyst in the win streak that has likely saved Rivera’s job. On Sunday against Miami with his back against the wall, the former No. 1 overall draft pick riffled a pass between two defenders to Steve Smith on fourth-and-10 from his own 20 with 2:33 left in the game and his team down by three. That 19-yard reception sparked the winning drive with THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Newton connecting on a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Carolina tight end Greg Olsen (88) catches a 1-yard touchOlsen with 43 seconds left. down pass over Miami’s Chris Clemons (30) during the Olsen said Newton’s confidence Panthers’ 20-16 victory on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Panthers continue to win close games and have won SEE PANTHERS, PAGE B4 seven straight contests.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL NCAA FCS Playoff Glance The Associated Press First Round Saturday, Nov. 30 Lafayette (5-6) at New Hampshire (7-4), Noon Furman (7-5) at South Carolina State (9-3), 1 p.m. Bethune-Cookman (10-2) at Coastal Carolina (10-2), 1 p.m. Sacred Heart (10-2) at Fordham (11-1), 1 p.m. Tennessee State (9-3) at Butler (9-3), 1 p.m. Southern Utah (8-4) at Sam Houston State (8-4), 3 p.m. South Dakota State (8-4) at Northern Arizona (9-2), 8 p.m. Samford (8-4) at Jacksonville State (9-3), 8 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 6 7 .462 – Philadelphia 6 9 .400 1 Boston 5 10 .333 2 New York 3 9 .250 21/2 Brooklyn 3 10 .231 3 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 10 3 .769 – Atlanta 8 6 .571 21/2 Charlotte 7 7 .500 31/2 Washington 5 8 .385 5 Orlando 4 9 .308 6 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 12 1 .923 – Chicago 6 6 .500 51/2 Detroit 5 8 .385 7 Cleveland 4 10 .286 81/2 Milwaukee 2 10 .167 91/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 12 1 .923 – Dallas 9 5 .643 31/2 Houston 9 5 .643 31/2 Memphis 7 6 .538 5 New Orleans 6 6 .500 51/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 12 2 .857 – Oklahoma City 9 3 .750 2 Minnesota 8 7 .533 41/2 Denver 6 6 .500 5 Utah 1 14 .067 111/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 10 5 .667 – Golden State 8 6 .571 11/2 Phoenix 7 6 .538 2 L.A. Lakers 7 7 .500 21/2 Sacramento 4 9 .308 5 Sunday’s Games Detroit 109, Brooklyn 97 L.A. Clippers 121, Chicago 82 Phoenix 104, Orlando 96 Oklahoma City 95, Utah 73 L.A. Lakers 100, Sacramento 86 Monday’s Games Minnesota at Indiana, 7 p.m. Boston at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Memphis, late Denver at Dallas, late New Orleans at San Antonio, late Chicago at Utah, late New York at Portland, late Today’s Games L.A. Lakers at Washington, 7 p.m. Brooklyn at Toronto, 7 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

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3 0 .727 288 230 6 0 .455 186 287 6 0 .455 229 245 7 0 .364 236 273 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 7 4 0 .636 263 260 Tennessee 5 6 0 .455 250 245 Jacksonville 2 9 0 .182 142 324 Houston 2 9 0 .182 199 289 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 7 4 0 .636 275 206 Pittsburgh 5 6 0 .455 243 256 Baltimore 5 6 0 .455 227 215 Cleveland 4 7 0 .364 203 265 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 9 2 0 .818 429 289 Kansas City 9 2 0 .818 270 179 San Diego 5 6 0 .455 269 260 Oakland 4 7 0 .364 213 269 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 6 5 0 .545 298 279 Philadelphia 6 5 0 .545 276 260 N.Y. Giants 4 7 0 .364 213 280 Washington 3 7 0 .300 246 311 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 9 2 0 .818 305 196 Carolina 8 3 0 .727 258 151 Tampa Bay 3 8 0 .273 211 258 Atlanta 2 9 0 .182 227 309 North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 6 5 0 .545 286 277 Chicago 6 5 0 .545 303 309 Green Bay 5 5 1 .500 284 265 Minnesota 2 8 1 .227 266 346 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 10 1 0 .909 306 179 Arizona 7 4 0 .636 254 223 San Francisco 6 4 0 .600 247 178 St. Louis 5 6 0 .455 266 255 Thursday’s Game New Orleans 17, Atlanta 13 Sunday’s Games Minnesota 26, Green Bay 26, OT Jacksonville 13, Houston 6 San Diego 41, Kansas City 38 St. Louis 42, Chicago 21 Pittsburgh 27, Cleveland 11 Tampa Bay 24, Detroit 21 Baltimore 19, N.Y. Jets 3 Carolina 20, Miami 16 Tennessee 23, Oakland 19 Arizona 40, Indianapolis 11 Dallas 24, N.Y. Giants 21 New England 34, Denver 31, OT Open: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Seattle Monday’s Game San Francisco at Washington, late Thursday Green Bay at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. Oakland at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 8:30 p.m.

Coastal Carolina, South Carolina State and Furman each earned a spot in the Football Championship Subdivision’s 24team playoffs. The pairings were released on Sunday and all three will play first-round games on Saturday, including Furman and S.C. State facing each other. Furman, which finished in a 3-way tie for the Southern Conference title and earned the automatic bid will travel to Orangeburg to face the Bulldogs, who received an at-large bid, at 1 p.m. The Paladins are 7-5 on the season, while S.C. State is 9-3. Coastal, which won the Big South title, will play host to MidEastern Athletic Conference champion Bethune-Cookman at 1 p.m. Both teams are 10-2. The winner of the Furman-S.C. State game will visit undefeated and 2-time defending national champion North Dakota State in the second round the following week, while the winner between the Chanticleers and B-C will go to Montana. LAURENCE MANNING WEST FLORENCE

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SPORTS ITEMS ketball team opened its season on Monday with a 68-36 loss to West Florence High School at the WF gymnasium. Emily McElveen led the Lady Swampcats with 12 points. Hayley Hatfield added 10 and Perrin Jackson had eight. Destinee Walker led West Florence with 18 points. VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL PROVIDENCE ATHLETIC CLUB ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

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FLORENCE — Wilson Hall opened its season with a 38-28 victory over The King’s Academy on Monday at the TKA gymnasium. Connor Curtis led the Barons with 10 points and Banks Burns had eight.

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FLORENCE — Wilson Hall opened its season with a 55-10 victory over The King’s Academy on Monday at the TKA gymnasium. Sallie Spencer and Mary Daniel Stokes both had 10 points to lead the Lady Barons.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers signed Kobe Bryant to a two-year contract extension Monday, securing the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history into his 20th season with the franchise. KISNER WINS AT PEBBLE BEACH

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Kevin Kisner made a 15-foot par putt on the 18th hole for a 2-over 74 and a one-stroke victory over Chesson Hadley at the Pebble Beach Invitational on Sunday. DAY WINS WORLD CUP AT ROYAL MELBOURNE

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NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 23 15 6 2 32 64 43 Toronto 23 14 8 1 29 66 54 Tampa Bay 23 14 8 1 29 67 61 Detroit 25 11 7 7 29 63 70 Montreal 24 13 9 2 28 64 51 Ottawa 24 9 11 4 22 68 77 Florida 24 6 13 5 17 53 80 Buffalo 25 5 19 1 11 44 79 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 24 15 9 0 30 69 54 Washington 24 12 10 2 26 72 68 N.Y. Rangers 23 12 11 0 24 48 54 New Jersey 23 9 9 5 23 49 55 Carolina 24 9 10 5 23 49 67 Philadelphia 22 10 10 2 22 49 53 Columbus 23 8 12 3 19 56 71 N.Y. Islanders 24 8 13 3 19 68 82 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 24 16 4 4 36 87 70 St. Louis 22 16 3 3 35 79 50 Colorado 22 17 5 0 34 69 45 Minnesota 24 15 5 4 34 64 55 Dallas 22 11 9 2 24 61 65 Nashville 23 11 10 2 24 52 67 Winnipeg 25 10 11 4 24 66 75 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 26 17 6 3 37 80 65 San Jose 23 15 3 5 35 79 52 Los Angeles 24 15 6 3 33 64 51 Phoenix 23 14 5 4 32 78 74 Vancouver 25 12 9 4 28 65 65 Calgary 23 8 11 4 20 64 84 Edmonton 24 7 15 2 16 64 84 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday’s Games Detroit 3, Buffalo 1 Carolina 4, Ottawa 1 Monday’s Games Pittsburgh at Boston, 7 p.m. Columbus at Toronto, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at New Jersey, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Nashville, 8 p.m. Chicago at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Today’s Game Anaheim at Dallas, 8 p.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Andrew Harrison’s three-point play broke a 57-all tie before twin brother Aaron followed with a 3-pointer with 1:20 remaining, helping No. 3 Kentucky escape stubborn Cleveland State 68-61 on Monday night. (5) OKLAHOMA STATE USF

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TAMPA, Fla — Marcus Smart and Markel Brown scored 25 points apiece, leading No. 5 Oklahoma State to a 93-67 victory over South Florida on Monday night. (7) OHIO STATE WYOMING

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lenzelle Smith Jr. scored 20 points and Aaron Craft had all 10 of his points in a second-half surge to lead No. 7 Ohio State past Wyoming 65-50 on Monday night. (8) SYRACUSE MINNESOTA

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LAHAINA, Hawaii — C.J. Fair scored 16 points and had 10 rebounds as No. 8 Syracuse held off Minnesota 75-67 on Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational.

GOLF CME Group Titleholders Par Scores The Associated Press Sunday At Ritz Carlton Golf Resort (Tiburon Golf Club) Naples, Fla. Purse:, $2 million Yardage: 6,540; Par: 72 Final Shanshan Feng, $700,000 66-74-67-66—273 -15 Gerina Piller, $139,713 71-67-67-69—274 -14 Pornanong Phatlum, $101,352 70-68-67-70—275 -13 Sandra Gal, $78,404 64-69-74-69—276 -12 Inbee Park, $63,106 68-72-69-68—277 -11 Cristie Kerr, $44,238 69-69-71-69—278 -10

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Casey Prather scored 27 points, Michael Frazier II added 17 and No. 15 Florida handled Jacksonville 86-60 Monday night. WOMEN’S BAKSETBALL (17) SOUTH CAROLINA 70 SOUTHERN CAL 50

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Kentucky’s Julius Randle (30) shoots in the middle of Cleveland State’s defense during the Wildcats’ 68-61 victory on Monday in Lexington, Ky.

LOS ANGELES — Tiffany Mitchell scored a career-high 22 points and Aleighsa Welch had 14 points as No.17 South Carolina beat USC 70-50 on Monday night. STATE THE CITADEL MONTREAT

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BARONS from Page B1 drive that sucks 9 minutes and 38 seconds off the clock over two quarters, giving them a 27-26 lead with just 6:50 remaining in the game. Then, when Wilson Hall fumbled on its first offensive play after falling behind and Hammond recovered at the Wilson Hall 22-yard line, the Barons truly looked dead in the water. From the second quarter up to the fumble, the Skyhawks had run 50 plays to eight for Wilson Hall, which looked as though it had no clue as to how to stop running back T.J. Brady. And it really didn’t. Brady, who rushed for 184 yards on 30 carries, found his way into the end zone again, but a holding penalty nullified the touchdown. Two plays later, Wilson Hall had the ball when safety John Ballard intercepted an overthrown pass and returned it to the Wilson Hall 45. The Barons found themselves facing fourth down and five when quarterback William Kinney waited and waited before he threw a screen pass to Ballard that went for seven yards to keep the drive alive. After an incompletion, Wilson Hall was flagged for holding and a 20yard penalty. On the next play, Kinney threw a pass to Ballard, who then tossed it to a streaking Jay Goodson. He picked up 14 yards and a horse collar penalty against Hammond set the Barons up at the Skyhawks 31. One play later from the Hammond 22, Kinney took off on a twisting run, slipping past defenders to get inside the Hammond 5; then he lowered his shoulder and took a Skyhawk defender into the end zone for the winning touchdown.

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WH 34, HAMMOND 27 H WH 21 First Downs 11 54-241 Att.-Yards Rushing 24-136 82 Yards Passing 78 11/7/3 A/C/I 11/7/0 1-1 Fumbles-Lost 2-2 1-34.0 Punts-Avg. 1-26.0 7-77 Penalties-Yards 6-61 Score by quarters HAMMOND — 7 7 7 6 — 27 WILSON HALL — 12 14 0 8 — 34 Scoring: First Quarter WH -- John Ballard 2 run (kick failed); 8:17 H -- T.J. Brady 2 run (Bill Horst, kick); 3:40. WH -- Cody Hoover 10 pass from William Kinney, (run failed); 0:02. Second Quarter WH -- Kinney 42 run (Hoover, kick); 8:24. WH -- Will Watson 88 fumble return (Hoover, kick), 3:49. H -- Doak Walker 14 pass from Nick Garrett (Horst, kick); 0:37. Third Quarter H -- Brady 9 run (Horst, kick); 5:49. Fourth Quarter H -- Brady 6 run (pass failed); 6:50. WH -- Kinney 22 run (Ballard, run); 1:21.

While Wilson Hall fans no doubt enjoyed reminiscing over that play by play, it was all rehashed just to make a point of the plays the Barons had to make to gain that final victory. Were they lucky? Perhaps. You can use all of those lines like, “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good,� or “You make your own luck,� but the Barons certainly made the play that had to be made on Saturday. In fact, they did it all season long, just not under such circumstances. Wilson Hall was an explosive offensive team all season, never scoring less than 27 in a game and averaging over 40 a contest. What made the Barons dominant was a defense that had allowed just 136 points entering the final game. And while Hammond may have dictated the pace for most of the game, the Barons came up with four turnovers, three of them with the Skyhawks in WH territory. Head coach Bruce Lane knew he had a talented group of players at the start of the season. He and his staff did a great job of putting them in a position to make plays, and they did just that. From beginning to end.

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both held top-10 rankings in 111 meetings. “To have two teams from the state of South Carolina nationally ranked, that makes this rivalry that much better,� Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. “Alabama and Auburn got two top10 teams playing in their rivalry game, we got two top-10 teams playing in our rivalry game, and I think it makes for an exciting game.� Especially for the fans with what’s at stake for both teams. The Gamecocks own a four-game rivalry win streak into Saturday night’s game at WilliamsBrice Stadium, something they’d only accomplished one time previously from 1951-54. South Carolina has never won five straight. Clemson last won in 2008 when Swinney was interim coach of a troubled program. He was carried off the field after the 31-14 victory as the crowd chanted his name. The interim tag was removed from Swinney’s title two days later. For all the turnarounds and accomplishments Swinney’s enjoyed — the Tigers have won 10 or more games the past three seasons — this hole in the resume may sting the most. “When you’re a coach, all the losses you live with. The big state rival, that one’s more so, because everybody in your state lives with it,� he said. “Everybody wants those bragging rights.� The game marks the final duel between Clemson’s record-setting quarterback Tajh Boyd and South Carolina’s pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, who pledged never to lose to the Tigers in his career. A year ago, Clowney tracked Boyd all over Death Valley and registered 4 1-2 sacks in the Gamecocks’ 27-17 victory. He turned up the heat in the rivalry at Southeastern Conference media days in July, saying Boyd was scared of him. “I like to pick at quarterbacks. That’s what I do,� Clowney said. “If they can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen. I’m just playing.� Boyd has largely laughed off the comments, but the fifth-year

both schools in the Top 10 and could also have BCS bowl implications, the game is still at its core a simple desire to beat the most-hated team on the schedule. The losses to South Carolina eat at Clemson coach Dabo Swinney too. He has beaten the Gamecocks only once, in 2008, when the win helped him get the coaching job permanently. He joked after the Tigers’ 52-6 victory over The Citadel on Saturday that he hears about his 1-4 record in the rivalry game every day. “My wife usually reminds me every morning when I wake up. And by the time I get to breakfast, (my oldest son) Will hits me with it. That’s the nature of a rivalry game. It’s great when you win. It stinks when you lose,� Swinney said. Long-suffering South Carolina fans don’t mind rubbing it in,

senior does not want to leave Clemson without beating the Gamecocks. He said it will take the entire team to end a streak Tiger players hear about over and over again. “This game is bigger than one player,� Boyd said. “It’s not me versus him or him versus anybody else.� Clowney and Boyd were Heisman Trophy favorites when the year began. Clowney, considered by many the NFL draft’s top prospect, has had just two sacks in a year of injuries, triple teams and a misunderstanding with his coach that raised questions about his commitment to the Gamecocks.

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DANNY J. McLEOD Danny Jobe McLeod, 58, husband of Janice Louise Timmons McLeod, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at his home. Born Nov. 21, 1955, in Sumter, he was a son of Jobe Manning McLeod and the late Katie Lee Turner Anderson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the McLEOD Vietnam War; a licensed general contractor; a member of the South Carolina Working Witness of the Nazarene; and a charter member of New Start Community Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife of Sumter; two sons, Daniel Joseph McLeod (Christy) and Justin Bryce McLeod (Sarah) of Sumter; a daughter, Misty Leigh Ives (Michael) of Sumter; two stepdaughters, Brandy Louise Daley (Todd) of Sumter and Rose Marie Vaughn (Jeremy) of Georgia; two brothers, Terry McLeod (Julie) and Ricky McLeod (Rena), both of Sumter; a sister, Jane Mills (Jim) of Mayesville; seven grandchildren; and a special cousin, Helen Cope of Society Hill. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Start Community Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 4550 Pond Loop Road, Sumter. Memorials may be made to New Start Community Church of the Nazarene, 4686 J.W. Rhames Road, Manning, SC 29102. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org ANNETTE T. CEASAR Annette Tomlin Ceasar was born Aug. 18, 1954, in Sumter County, to the late Aaron Sr. and Mattie Perry Tomlin. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Annette was educated in the public schools

of Sumter County and was a 1972 graduate of Mayewood High School. She did further studies at Benedict College in Columbia. At an early age, she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and devoted her life to his service as a member of Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church. She devoted her life to her church through regular church attendance and as an active participant with the minister’s wives. While living in Pennsylvania, she was employed by the Philadelphia School District as an assistant teacher. Upon relocating to Sumter, she was employed by Sumter School District 2 as a paraprofessional, until her retirement in 2010. She CEASAR was also employed with WalMart in Manning. Annette leaves to cherish precious and loving memories: two sisters, Jerlean Tomlin of Sumter and Matiel Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa.; three stepchildren, LaShawn and Tiwanda Ceasar, both of Sumter, and Jimmie Ceasar Jr. of Myrtle Beach; a stepsister, Janie Mae Wells of Manning; two aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter, with Pastor Nate Brock officiating. Interment will be in Goodwill Presbyterian Church cemetery. The family is receiving friends at 6325 Skinner Road, Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to jobsmortuary.net.

DANIEL McGHANEY Sr. On Friday evening, Nov. 22, 2013, at 8:30 p.m., the earthly journey of Daniel McGhaney Sr. ended in the privacy of his home. Born Sept. 28, 1917, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Robert and Lillie White McGhaney. He was first married to

the late Geraldine Campbell. After her death, he later married the late Geneva Peters. Mr. McGhaney was a lifelong member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee and the church sexton for many years. He was a self-educated man, who with little formal education, taught himself to read, write, draw architectural designs, read blue prints, and construct buildings. He took pride in being one of the first black licensed building contractors in Sumter County. He was the owner of McGhaney and Son Building Contractors. As an entrepreneur, he owned a neighborhood convenience store and a service station for many years. He also farmed and owned livestock in the past. Precious memories will be cherished by his two sons, the Rev. Daniel (Eartha) McGhaney Jr. and Earnell (Judy) McGhaney, both of Sumter; one daughter, Ophelia Ann (Raymond) Morrison of Hollywood, Fla.; a special grandson, Cedric Tomlin, whom he reared; a special niece, Ruth Blanding of Sumter; eight other grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who are deeply grieved by his passing. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Benjamin, Bernell, James and Robert; and five sisters, Agnes, Cora, Marie, Martha and Sarah. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bradford Cemetery, Sumter, with Pastor Daryl F. McGhaney, presiding, assisted by the Rev. James Stukes and the Rev. Leroy Commander. The funeral cortege will leave at 10:25 a.m. from the home. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 34 E. Patricia Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. The management and staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave., Sumter, is serving the McGhaney family. Online condolences may be sent to the family via sumterfuneralsvs@ sc.rr.com.

CARRIE R. TERRY Carrie Rembert Terry, 85, widow of Stevenson Lee Terry, departed this

life on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at her residence. She was born Aug. 20, 1928, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Albertous and Leah Davis Rembert. The family is receiving friends at the home, 1209 Coffey St., Sumter. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

ELVIRA LISTHROP Elvira Listhrop, 88, widow of Albert Listhrop, departed this life on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at her residence. She was born March 1, 1925, in Trinidad, a daughter of the late Christine Lovell Boyce. The family is receiving friends at the home, 4205 S.C. 261 North, Rembert. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter. MARY W. LOWERY Mary Louise Wilson Lowery was born May 13, 1951, in Lee County, to the late Harmon and Rachel Cato Wilson. She departed this life on Nov. 19, 2013. “Mary Lou,” as she was affectionately called, attended the public schools of Lee County and Fort Pierce, Fla. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and became a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her illness. She was the widow of James Lowery. She was formerly employed by the S.C. Department of Social Services and Mayesville Elementary School. Mary Lou leaves to cherish her memories: three children, Shirley (Russell) Williams, Pamela (Bernard) White and Paula (Karlef) Jefferson, all of South Carolina; two brothers, James Wilson of Mayesville and Herbert Wilson of Columbia; three sisters, Evelyn (Melvin) Plowden and Deborah (Robert) Wheeler, both of Mayesville, and Janie Singleton of Sumter; a mother-in-law, Mary Lee Lowery; brother-inlaw, Eddie Lowery; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a dear friend who was like a sister, Fannie Nicolas of Fort Pierce; and a host of nieces, nephews, other sorrowing relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m.

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today at Job’s Mortuary. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Wednesday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Mayesville, with Pastor Eugene Myers officiating. Interment will be in Mayesville Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at home of her daughter and sonin-law, Pamela and Bernard White, 270 Alexander Place, Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to jobsmortuary.net.

ANNA D. BURGESS Anna Dinkins Burgess, 99, widow of John Burgess, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 10, 1914, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Galloway and Janie Chestnut Dinkins. The family will receive friends and relatives at the family home, 5745 TB Wright Road, Rembert. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter. ROSA LEE RICH Rosa Lee Rich, 75, of Sumter and formerly of the Bronx, N.Y., died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at her home. Services entrusted to Rich-Colonial Funeral Home, Anderson. Dr. JOHN P. SCHENKEL Dr. John Peter Schenkel, 83, husband of Rose Grace Grillo Schenkel, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at his home. Born in Detroit, Mich., he was a son of the late Edward William and Estelle Mary Yuergens Schenkel. Dr. Schenkel was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and was a former member of the Optimist Club and Sumter Jaycees. He was a retired optometrist and was also a retired major with the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his wife of Sumter; four daughters, Barbara Harkins of Atlanta, Jere Hancock (Roy) and Estelle Evans (Eddie) of Sumter, and Kendall Fiorini (Ken) of Raleigh, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Beth White

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(Jeramy), Bradley Harkins, Roy Hancock (Kelli), Alyece Varner (Patrick), Courtney Evans, Heather Evans, Nicholas Fiorini and Morgan Fiorini; and five great-grandchildren, Kinzlee, Gracie, Harper, Cody and Wesley. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Schenkel; two grandsons, Matthew Harkins and Eric Hancock; and a great-grandson, Carter White. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Lawrence Cemetery with Father Charles M. Donovan C.Ss.R officiating. The family will receive friends at the home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, 611 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC 29150 or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. Online condolences may be sent to www. sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

BEVERLY R. McCRAY Beverly Renee McCray, 42, passed on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of Robert McKnight and Evelyn Gilmore Stewart and a stepdaughter of Dwight A. Stewart. The family will receive friends at the home of her aunt, Carol Colclough, 1141 Weatherly Court, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Sumter. ROBERT A. ANDREWS Robert A. Andrews, 45, of 1110 McKeiver Road, Sumter, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013. He was born May 13, 1968, in Sumter, he was a son of Robert and Elizabeth Brown Andrews. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

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The following vehicle was abandoned at Don Mar RV Sales, 265 Pudding Swamp Rd. Lynchburg, SC. 29080 Described as a 1972 Airstream, VIN# 131T2J1217. Total due for storage and repairs is $360.00 as of September 11, 2013 plus $30.00 per day thereafter. Owner is asked to call 803-453-5011. If not claimed in 30 days, it will be turned over to the Magistrate's office for public sale.

Summons & Notice SUMMONS AND NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2013-CP-43-149 LIS PENDENS NO.: 2013-LP-43-290 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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COUNTY OF SUMTER Robert L. McCants, Plaintiff, vs. Thurgood Stevenson and Francis Stevenson, and any and all unknown persons who claim any right, title or interest in the property described in the Complaint, hereinafter referred to as "John Doe", Defendants. TO THE NAMED:

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this Action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber, at 305 North Main Street, Post Office Drawer 3690, Sumter, South Carolina, 29151, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, not less than ten (10) days after the time for answering has elapsed, Plaintiff will apply for an order referring all issues in this action, whether, matters of fact or law, or both, to the Master-in-Equity for Sumter County and for a hearing before him, who shall enter final judgment. TO ALL OF THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, INCLUSIVE OF ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, INCLUSIVE OF SUCH PERSONS WHETHER INFANTS OR UNDER OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY, AND IN THE CASE OF INFANTS UNDER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OR PERSONS MENTALLY INCOMPETENT, TO THEIR PARENTS OR THE PERSONS WITH WHOM THEY RESIDE, OR THEIR CONSERVATOR, IF THEY HAVE ONE,

TAKE NOTICE THAT PAUL A. WEISSENSTEIN,

JR., POST OFFICE BOX 2446, SUMTER, SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, 29151, HAS, BY ORDER FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY ON OCTOBER 3, 2013, ALONG WITH THE ORDER OF PUBLICATION, BEEN APPOINTED AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI FOR ALL DEFENDANTS IMPLEADED HEREIN WHO MAY BE INFANTS OR UNDER OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY. THAT UNLESS YOU APPLY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN AD LITEM TO REPRESENT YOUR INTEREST IN SAID ACTION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE UPON YOU, EXCLUSIVE OF THE DATE OF SERVICE, THE ORDER APPOINTING PAUL A. WEISSENSTEIN, JR., ESQUIRE, AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI WILL BECOME ABSOLUTE. THE ORIGINAL SUMMONS, COMPLAINT, AND NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION, WERE FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OR COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR SUMTER COUNTY ON THE 3rd DAY OF October, 2013. THIS IS AN ACTION TO QUITE TITLE TO AND PARTITION THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT. THE COMPLAINT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is pending in this Court upon the Complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendants and that said action is brought pursuant to 15-53-10 through 15-53-140, Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), said action being generally designated as Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act, for the purpose of determining that Robert L. McCants is the fee simple owner of the below described property and for the further purpose of barring any claims, if any there be, of all unknown persons who might claim any right, title, estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Complaint herein, pursuant to 15-67-10 through 15-67-100, Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976). The premises affected by said claim in the action thereby commenced were

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at the time of the commencement of this action and at the time of the filing of this notice, described in the Complaint, as follows: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more fully shown and delineated as Lot No. 3, containing 3.01 acres, more or less, on a plat by Edmunds Land Surveyors, RLS, dated July 25, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 91, at page 1343, the said lot being bounded, now or formerly, and measuring according to said plat as follows: NORTH by Lot No. 2, said plat, and measuring thereon 225.88' feet; EAST by Queen Chapel Road and measuring thereon 287.68' feet; SOUTHEAST by lands of the City and County of Sumter and measuring thereon 358.23' feet; and, SOUTHWEST by lands of the City and County of Sumter and measuring thereon 255.0' feet; and, NORTHWEST by Lot No. 1, said plat, and measuring thereon 325.0' feet, be all measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. This property is currently designated as Sumter County TMS#233-00-02-004. PLAYER & McMILLAN, L.L.C THOMAS E. PLAYER, JR. ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF 305 NORTH MAIN STREET POST OFFICE BOX 3690 SUMTER, SC 29151-3690 (803) 775-2306

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Found Chihuahua on McCrays Mill Rd. near IGA late Thursday evening. Owner call 803-600-1125 to identify.

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