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Sumter plans meet and greet to thank vets New part of event will get word out about services BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com The Sumter community will honor veterans in a special way this Tuesday. After the annual Veterans Day Program put on by the Sumter County Veterans Association, 40 businesses and nonprofit organizations will hold a meet and greet to thank active military members as well as veterans for their service and share information with them about the services

they offer such men and women. The ceremony will start at 11 a.m. in front of the old Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St. The keynote speaker will be Col. Stephen Frost, commander of 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base. Afterward, community members are encouraged to visit the booths from noon until 1:30 p.m. on the Harvin Street side of the courthouse.

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Program salutes Montford Point Marine’s service BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com PHOTOS BY MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM

Twins Taylor and Braylin Cullum prepare to dance in a tribal circle during a Native American demonstration in Sumter on Saturday. Visitors to Saturday’s event were able to see the petition and proclamation of state recognition of the Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians from August 2013.

he Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians presented a Native

American demonstration Saturday at the Sumter County Museum in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The tribe received state recognition in 2013, making it South Caro-

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lina’s 8th State Recognized Tribe. Tammy Ray Stevens and Julie Watts organized the event titled Keeping Traditions Alive: Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians Meet and Greet.

The Lincoln High School Alumni Preservation Society will salute the late John Paul Wright during its Veterans Day program at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Trinity-Lincoln High School Building, 26 Council St. Wright was a member of the Montford Point Marines, the first black U.S. Marine unit. Organized during World War II, the Montford Point training facility was established by a presidential directive from Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. “The Marines weren’t ready to integrate like the other services,” said James Felder, a member of the LHS Alumni Preservation Society, one of the organizers and the speaker for Tuesday’s ceremony. Recruited from several states, the

Itaska Walker plays a flute during Saturday’s event. Walker also told traditional stories. Visitors saw demonstrations of Native American crafts and traditions, including regalia, pottery, walking sticks, smudging bowls, turtle bags and other objects used by tribe members.

The late John Paul Wright, a member of the Montford Point Marines who received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2012, will be honored at a special Veterans Day program. The public is invited to attend the event at the Trinity-Lincoln High School Building at 2 p.m. Tuesday. PHOTO PROVIDED

Wilson Hall welcomes world-renowned theologian for event BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com Continuing its Mission Series, Wilson Hall will welcome world renowned speaker and theologian Ravi Zacharias, who is the founder and president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. Zacharias has spoken all over the

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world for the past 42 years, including at Ivy League schools such as Harvard University and has addressed and spoken with dignitaries in various countries. ZACHARIAS Wilson Hall Headmaster Fred Moulton said the school made a speaker request and booked Zacharias for the Nov. 18 event

back in 2011, and during the past few weeks they have received calls from people from all over the country who plan to attend Tuesday’s event. “Dr. Ravi Zacharias is a brilliant man. I think he’s one of the most brilliant theologians of our time,” Moulton said. “He can say more with less words than any man I know. We’ve received calls from people around the country who plan to fly in

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or drive hundreds of miles to hear him speak. I think this will be a real treat for the Sumter community.” Moulton said the Mission Series at Wilson Hall started when a supporting family — who prefer to remain anonymous —wanted to donate money specifically for speakers to visit the school to talk to students and the

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Sumter agencies to escort procession for fallen officer Expect delays on some local roadways FROM STAFF REPORTS Area law enforcement agencies are asking motorists to be patient and use caution during SMITH the funeral procession for Clarendon County Investigator Holmes Smith, who died Wednesday in a car wreck. The Sumter Police Department and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will provide escort for the procession, which will leave from Manning on S.C. 261 at about noon Monday. Because it is customary for

drivers encountering a funeral procession to slow down, pull over or stop, some delays along local roadways can be expected. The route will proceed along U.S. 521 North to Guignard Drive/U.S. 521 in Sumter to Liberty Street and then to Wedgefield Road. From Wedgefield Road, it will travel to Loring Mill Road, then to Broad Street and will end at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., for the 1:30 p.m. service. Following services, the same route will be followed in reverse to Green Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Alcolu.

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Dr. Natsurang Chong, a board-certified endocrinologist, gives a lecture Saturday afternoon during the 18th annual Sumter Community Diabetes Fair at Wilson Hall.

Hundreds learn about diabetes BY MATT BRUCE matthew@theitem.com

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League of Women Voters to meet Monday The Sumter League of Women Voters invites the public to attend its 5:30 p.m. Monday meeting in Sumter County Council Chambers, second floor, County Administration Building at the corner of North Harvin and East Canal streets. The topic for the meeting will be “How is a bill enacted by the state Legislature?” The presenters will be former Sen. Phil Leventis; Dr. Jacob Butler, chairman of the Division of Social Sciences at Morris College; and Chris Hall of the Criminal Justice Department at Central Carolina Technical College. For more information, call League president Barbara Brown at (803) 773-5561.

setback to construct single-family dwellings closer to the front property line in Presidio Park Subdivision. • Michael Alston requests special exception approval for a drinking place for property at 4888 Broad St. • Colonial Family Practice LLC requests a 9-foot decrease from the 10-foot front yard setback to allow a freestanding business sign on the property at 385 W. Wesmark Blvd.

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Sumter City Council will hold a special called meeting at 5 p.m. Monday to receive a report from the Sumter County Election Commission certifying this year’s elections results. Members of council will Board of Appeals also consider approval of a resolution certifying the to address 6 requests results of the referendum on the sale of alcoholic The Sumter Board of Zonbeverages on Sundays in ing Appeals will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Sumter restaurants within the city limits. Opera House, 21 N. Main St. It is scheduled to hear the Warm Our Veterans following matters: • Alton Meeler requests a still collecting coats variance from the one-acre minimum lot size requireYour last day to donate ment in the Agricultural Con- coats for Operation Warm servation Zoning District in Our Veterans is Tuesday. order to subdivide a .53-acre Crowns for Camo, who parcel from a 1.632-acre parhas partnered with Operacel for a Lifetime transfer. tion Veteran Support to The property is located at 1383 collect 1,000 jackets, will be Mooneyham Road. set up all day outside Simp• Margaret Edwards has son Hardware on Wesmark posed a similar request for Boulevard to accept new property located at 4013 to and gently-used coats. 4015 N. Kings Highway. She Crowns for Camo was wants to subdivide a .38-acre started as a pageant platparcel from a 1.4-acre parcel form by Sumter teen Alexfor a Lifetime transfer. andra Tiek. The mission of • John Mulherin, serving as the organization is to draw a represent for Hull Story attention to and support Gibson Companies LLC, reother veteran programs. quests a variance to allow for The coats will be delivan additional 179.17-squareered Nov. 14 and 15 by Opfeet for a reader board sign at eration Veteran Support in the entrance of Sumter Mall Columbia. at 1057 Broad St. For more information, • Michael Turbeville reemail Alexandra at missjrquests to change the setback teenscunitedstates@gmail. of 35 feet to allow for a 25-foot com.

Hundreds gathered at Wilson Hall School on Saturday afternoon for a forum on one of the state’s leading killers. The Carolina Diabetes and Kidney Foundation held its 18th annual Sumter Community Diabetes Fair at the school. Several guest doctors and health care professionals from the Carolina Diabetes and Kidney Center were on hand to discuss several topics, including diabetes prevention methods, kidney transplants and gaining control of the disease. The event, which was free and open to the public, also featured free health screenings, presentations and activities, as well as prizes. “Diabetes is preventable, believe it or not,” said Dr. Pusadee Suchinda, a nephrology specialist who serves as vice president of the Carolina Diabetes and Kidney Foundation. “You should have an annual check for early detection. And if you’re in the pre-diabetic stage, there are a lot of things you can do to prevent yourself from becoming diabetic through diet, exercise and medicine.” The annual event raises money for the Sumter County foundation’s support group, which provides free classes

Sumter native Joyce Weatherly, right, who was diagnosed with diabetes about five years ago, undergoes a blood pressure screening Saturday afternoon during the 18th annual Sumter Community Diabetes Fair at Wilson Hall. of the condition. Type 1 diabetes results from the loss of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and usually occurs in juveniles. Type 2 diabetes is often onset in adults, although children can suffer from the disease as well. Suchinda said it causes debilitating illnesses from head to toe, such as eye, foot and teeth troubles, heart problems, stroke, poor blood circulation, and can also bring on spontaneous abortion for pregnant women with untreated diabetes.

and awareness gatherings for diabetes and kidney awareness throughout the year. Several vendors were on hand providing an array of products for diabetic patients, including specialty shoes, eye care and dieticians. In the hallways, foundation members offered health checkups such as blood pressure tests and free diabetes screenings. Diabetes is a metabolic disease resulting in prolonged levels of high blood sugar. There are two primary types

County council to discuss cell towers, incentive package BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com Sumter County Council will have its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Sumter County Administration Building, 13 E. Canal St. According to the agenda, the board will have the first reading of a request to amend an ordinance regulating cell tower height in residentially zoned districts by deleting the maximum 100-foot tower height. In October, the Sumter CityCounty Planning Commission passed the request made by Farmers Telephone Co-op to amend the city and county

zoning ordinances that regulate cell tower height in residential areas. The current ordinance mandates those towers must be under 100 feet tall, but with the amendment there will be a possibility of a variance if deemed appropriate during a committee hearing. County council will also have the third reading of the ordinance authorizing an incentive package that will be offered to Apex Tool Group LLC that includes a fee in lieu of tax, special source revenue credits and a 5-year abatement from county taxes, among others. Council will also have the third readings of

ordinances authorizing the transfer of 1.53 acres of property adjoining property owned by Au’some LLC and the transfer of about 1.5 acres of property on Stamey Livestock Road to an adjoining property owner. Council authorized these ordinances during the meeting held in late October. According to the agenda, the council will go into executive session if necessary to discuss personnel matters, receive a legal briefing and discuss contractual matters. County council meetings are open to the public, and council allows for public comment during meetings before adjournment.

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Members of Kate Townsend’s yoga class at Quest Brewing Co. in Greenville work through breathing and other yoga stances. At the end of the class, participants can finish up with a cold beer.

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Yoga and craft beer make perfect blend BY ERIC CONNOR The Greenville News GREENVILLE — The industrial fan circulates the summer air through the warehouse-turned-brewery, a basslevel sound that drowns out the oceanlike breathing among the class. Recorded rainforest sounds are replaced with the bubbling of CO2 released from a kettle into a bucket of water. Every now and then, a towering piece of equipment will hiss. The yoga mats, more than a dozen or so of them, are spaced about bodywidth apart on the concrete floor of Quest Brewing’s brewhouse. Car keys and shoes are placed on a pallet of silver kegs. The instructor, Kate Townsend, leads the class — some whose mats are barely broken in — through the principles of the art. Listening to your body. Finding a release in a pose. Being present in your breathing. The hour soon passes. The class emerges from the dormant state of Savasana, the important end point where participants reap the benefits of their practice, ready for the next stage of this uncustomary pairing: The pint of craft beer that is the “hops” in the “Hatha & Hops” yoga program every Monday night. This is where two cultures — at first glance so different — blend together, similar in ways that can only be recognized through experience.

Both are beloved — fervently, sometimes cultishly — by acolytes devoted to the sanctity of the art. Both work to dispel the notion of competition and exclusivity, though a discerning nose for beer or mastery of an extraordinary pose can be quite intimidating, intended or not. In this setting, however, pretenses are stripped and laid bare, come what may. “In the end, we’re doing yoga at a brewery,” Townsend says. “And everyone, at least in the back of their mind, knows a beer is coming at the end, so I think people are easygoing and just happy to be there to relax and enjoy.” Now, she has regulars. And depending on your assumptions, they might or might not be who you think they are. Before moving to Greenville eight years ago, Townsend lived in Boulder, Colorado, where both yoga and beer are foundations of the culture. A couple years after moving to Greenville, she began taking classes at North Main Yoga. Townsend says she decided she wanted to find a way “to give back” and enlisted to become a certified yoga instructor. Two years ago, she earned her certification and taught a community yoga class at the studio while continuing her main occupation as a food writer. She had long enjoyed craft beer. Last summer, just weeks after

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Quest had opened to a crowd of 1,700 in a converted warehouse off the runway of the Downtown Greenville Airport, friends encouraged Townsend to try teaching a beer and yoga class. She wasn’t sure. The authenticity of yoga, like that of craft beer, is one its devotees are mindful to protect. “I was hesitant about what people would think,” Townsend says. “Greenville isn’t quite on par with Charleston’s views on such matters.” However, her friends pointed her to the success of a beer and yoga program in Charleston, and Townsend says she “decided to give it a whirl.” The Charleston program is known as “Bendy Brewski.” The class, now in its third year, started out as a private gathering at Holy City Brewing in North Charleston, shortly after the brewery first opened its doors. The instructor, Beth Cosi, was a former restaurant worker and had tried unsuccessfully to get her food and beverage friends to come to her studio. They loved the stretching involved in yoga, Cosi said, but it wasn’t until she approached the owner of Holy City and held private classes that they would consistently show up to practice. Afterward, they would get to taste some beer. They became regulars. Cosi said she realized she was on to something.

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mber Cannon, 28, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes when she was 19. “Diabetes ran Missy in my family. I Corrigan was just waiting for that moment when I would have it,” she says. “My entire family for three generations was overweight, so I assumed my future as a diabetic was unavoidable.” Growing up overweight, Amber spent most of her time with her family because she was comfortable being surrounded by those who were overweight like her, rather than trying to be friends with those who were half her size. But it wasn’t until she went off to college that she really felt out of place. “Without family around, I stayed in most nights and fed my insecurities with the comfort foods I ate when I was at home,” says Cannon. Having gained 50 pounds in one year, she moved back home to be with her family. “I really didn’t have the tools to survive on my own, and my health was starting to get worse with joint pain, high blood pressure and cholesterol.” Over the years she watched her grandmother slowly lose her life to diabetes. About a month after her wedding, her mom lost her foot to diabetesrelated nerve and circulation problems. “I was scared to death, watching my future in front of me since I had been diagnosed as a diabetic. It was enough to give me the courage to enroll in a local healthy living class that focused on healthy eating and exercise for reducing health risks. “My doctor had always told me to lose weight by eating right and exercising, but I never really understood what that meant. This class taught me that it doesn’t have to be difficult, that healthy foods really are delicious and that exercise keeps the body strong,” says Cannon. One month into the program she had lost 22 pounds. After three months she went for her doctor’s visit and had lost a total of 37 pounds, and her cholesterol had improved as well as her blood pressure. Amber says, “I really used to think Type 2 diabetes was a hereditary disease, but by applying nutrition education principles and exercise, I realized that I do have control, and I don’t have to live my life with diabetes. “One year after getting started on my healthy journey, I have lost 78 pounds, and I am no longer diabetic. My husband and I are expecting our first child together this spring, and I am excited to give my child a healthier start than I had by teaching her what I now know. I am hoping that this is the end for diabetes in my family and that it will no longer run in our future family generations.” November is diabetes awareness month. Approximately 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and 86 million Americans are pre-diabetic or at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common yet preventable chronic disease, and what used to be considered an adult-onset disease is now showing up in teenagers and children.

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Troubled vets of all ages find comfort at refuge BY SHARON COHEN The Associated Press EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tuesday is the day set aside for the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterans. But in a small Minnesota town, a woman has built a retreat intended to do more than honor vets _ at the Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healing Nest, they can find renewal. SAUK CENTRE, Minn. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The vets, some yawning, others clutching packs of cigarettes, trickle into a sunsplashed room for morning meditation. Some survived war long ago; others have fresh memories of combat. All have struggled. For some, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been alcohol or pills. For others, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s posttraumatic stress disorder. Young or old, these vets have similar stories: Substance abuse. Failed marriages. Legal troubles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not feel bad about your weaknesses,â&#x20AC;? one vet reads to the others. Then the men file out to jobs in town, to the barn to feed the horses or to the solitude of small, dormlike rooms. So begins another day at the Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healing Nest, the labor of love of a woman who is the daughter, wife and mother of military men. Down the winding road, past squawking chickens and statues of soldiers decorating the lawn, 47 vets whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stumbled in life are trying to regain their footing. The goal is to mend â&#x20AC;&#x201D; then go home. Behind every door here, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a story. Dan Klutenkamper has been haunted by survivorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guilt and feelings of hopelessness after three Army tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. Keith Castle, a former Navy man still harboring ugly memories of Vietnam a halfcentury earlier, is hoping to stay sober and deal with anger that has tormented him for decades. Rick Sorquist, an Air Force vet and medic in Afghanistan, is looking for a new start after the collapse of his marriage and end of his military career led him back to the bottle. They and dozens more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; veterans of war and peacetime â&#x20AC;&#x201D; share their meals, their lives and their longing for better days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have each other to turn to at a place and at a pace with people who understand what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve endured,â&#x20AC;? says Melony Butler, the retreatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 47-year-old founder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They hold each other accountable just like they did on the battlefield. This is their comfort zone.â&#x20AC;? Butler has been around vets all her life. Her stepfather, Charles Pounds, never rebounded from the darkness of his days in Vietnam. He was hospitalized on and off for psychiatric problems. On Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in 1996, he killed himself. About a decade later, while working as a volunteer at a family readiness program for the Minnesota National Guard, Butler saw a new generation of soldiers coming home in turmoil. Around that time, her husband, Blaine, then a Guardsman, was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Two sons also fought with the Guard. One served in Afghanistan, but with the other, who returned from Iraq, the warâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toll hit home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He called me in the middle of the night and asked me to promise him to take care of his babies,â&#x20AC;? she recalls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He begged me to die.â&#x20AC;? Her son got help, she says, and is now recovering slowly. But his plight got Melony Butler thinking: What if she opened a small boarding house for vets, a place where they could heal? Her plan grew more ambitious when she leased part of a closed state-run school in this quaint north-central Minnesota community, best known for its famous son, Sinclair Lewis, the Nobel Prize-winning author. Two years ago, with personal savings and some small donations, the Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healing Nest opened its doors on 124 acres of rolling farm fields.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somebody told me a long time ago, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not strong enough to hold on to hope, give it to someone else to hold it for you.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what this place is doing for me.â&#x20AC;? RICK SORQUIST A resident of Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healing Nest Vets can ride horses, tend to farm chores, work if they want, then return at night. Iraq veteran Tane Anderson, 44, spent two months there this year, following treatment by the Veterans Administration for addiction to alcohol and pain killers. He also had three years of mental health care. The bucolic setting â&#x20AC;&#x153;calmed my spirit ...,â&#x20AC;? says Anderson, now retired from the Army. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could heal at my own pace. I had enough freedom where if I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t discipline myself, I could have failed. I was free to fail on my own, but I was free to succeed on my own.â&#x20AC;? More than 250 vets, from 19 to 89, have passed through the Nestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doors. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve fought in conflicts from World War II to Afghanistan and Iraq or served in peacetime. Some have been medal winners, others received dishonorable discharges. Some stay a few nights, others longer. All are asked to pay $35 a day, but no one is turned away. State funds are available for some who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to pay. The men occupy two dormlike buildings, and a third

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Vietnam vet Keith Castle sits alone on a dorm porch at Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healing Nest, a retreat for veterans in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Castle, 67, has been in and out of treatment for alcohol, anger and psychological problems for years before moving in this summer. He says he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a drink since.

will open for 19 more vets this month. Outside volunteers visit regularly, including mental health and addiction counselors. Many also still receive VA services. Dan Klutenkamper, who recently marked his year anniversary there, calls the retreat â&#x20AC;&#x153;a godsend. ... If it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for this place, I know I would have been back on the bottle, and I probably would have killed myself about a year ago.â&#x20AC;? Klutenkamper, who was diagnosed with PTSD, turned to pot and booze when he came home. He holed up in his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basement for 19 months. Being at the Nest, he says, he finds comfort among Vietnam vets and an attentive staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are times when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m dealing with certain things, and you take a step or two back,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People notice it. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ask you how things are going and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to say prying â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but

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they help break you out of that funk. ... Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the brotherhood again, which is nice.â&#x20AC;? Keith Castle, a silver-haired Vietnam vet in declining health â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he has asthma and takes 28 pills a day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had been treated for alcohol, anger and psychological problems for decades before arriving. He says he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a drink since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My stress level went from the ceiling to the floor,â&#x20AC;? the 67-year-old grandfather says, clutching an inhaler. Rick Sorquist wants to get

back on track, too. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d reluctantly quit the Air Force to be with his four kids following a bitter divorce. Old drinking problems resurfaced, resulting in him being treated for alcoholism several times in recent years. Sorquist is leaning on the Nest until he finds his way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somebody told me a long time ago, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not strong enough to hold on to hope, give it to somebody else to hold it for youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what this place is doing for me.â&#x20AC;?

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School celebrates reading From left, Anna Louise Spigner, Ashlynn Flowers and Autumn Osteen, all third-graders at Kingsbury Elementary School, dress up during the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Character Parade event recently in which children dress up as their favorite storybook characters and parade through the building. Parents and grandparents lined the halls to cheer them on. Kingsbury Elementary School Principal Phillip Jackson, below, is seen with colleagues during the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All About Reading event on Halloween. From left are Denice Merrick, receptionist; Ashley Bell, attendance; Pam Bordeaux, bookkeeper; and Joan White, nurse.

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Jobless rate falls to 5.8% after hiring burst U.S. employers add 214K jobs; pay rises BY CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — Three days after voters registered their sourness about the U.S. economy, the government said Friday that employers added a solid 214,000 jobs in October, extending the healthiest pace of hiring in eight years. The Labor Department also said a combined 31,000 more jobs were added in August and September than it had previously estimated. Employers have now added at least 200,000 jobs for nine straight months — the longest such stretch since 1995. The burst of hiring lowered the unemployment rate to 5.8 percent from 5.9 percent. It is the lowest rate since July 2008. Yet workers’ average hourly pay rose only slightly, a glaring weak spot in an otherwise solid report. Voters identified the economy as their top concern in Tuesday’s elections. That sug-

gested that economic improvement hasn’t yet been felt by many Americans. The sluggish pace of pay growth is a likely factor. Average hourly pay rose 3 cents in October to $24.57. That’s just 2 percent higher than the average wage was 12 months earlier and is barely ahead of the 1.7 percent inflation rate. “While the labor market is improving and in many respects has already healed, employee bargaining power remains virtually nonexistent,” Dan Greenhaus, an analyst at the brokerage firm BTIG LLC, said in a research note. Still, the brightening jobs picture led more people to start looking for work last month. The percentage of Americans who either have a job or are looking for one rose in October to 62.8 percent. And 267,000 people who had been out of work said they were now employed. Their hiring reduced the number of unemployed to just under 9 million. The job gains were broadbased, though many lowerpaying industries posted especially large increases. Retail-

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VETERANS FROM PAGE A1 “I think it’s a great opportunity for folks to share the different ways they support them when the need is there,” said Gary Mixon, county administrator. Many agencies have donated door prizes, and free food will be available, too. No matter how many times he attends such events, they are always special, said Larry Huff. He tried college, and when that didn’t work out, he tried to join the Navy like a number of his friends. But at the time, the Navy recruiter was out of town, so he joined the Air Force and served 20 years including time in Vietnam. “We used to say the Vietnamese that served with us during the day might be the Viet Cong bombing us at night,” Huff said. Harry Bishop, who also retired from the Air Force after almost 24 years of service, did tours in Korea and Vietnam. He remembers the enemy dropping one bomb every night. “We called him bed-check Charlie,” Bishop said. He joined when he got a draft notice. Like Huff, he originally wanted to enlist with the Navy, but there was a waiting list. He

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FROM PAGE A1 Sumter community on different topics but with an emphasis on the Christian faith. The speakers are brought in each year, and the events are free and open to the public, and Moulton said the family and the Wilson Hall family hope the Sumter community benefits in some way from experiencing each speech. “I just hope the Sumter community realizes how big of a deal this is for us as a community,” Moulton said. Zacharias was born in India and migrated with his family to Canada in 1966. According to his ministry’s website, he first pursued a career in business management, but his interest in theology continued to grow, so he pursued a degree in the study before receiving a master of divinity from Trinity International University in Illinois. Zacharias is well versed in comparative religions, cults and philosophy. During the past few years, Wilson Hall’s Mission Series has welcomed prominent speakers to speak to its students, faculty and staff and the Sumter community. Some previous speakers include Coach Herman Boone, who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the popular 2000 film Remember the Titans, and Ben Carson, who has hinted at possibly running for president in 2016. There is no charge for the event, which will start at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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FROM PAGE A1 black Marines were not trained at the same boot camps as whites — Parris Island and San Diego. Instead, the approximately 20,000 recruits were segregated and got their basic training at Montford Point near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The Marine Corps intended to discharge the black Marines after the war, maintaining

the all-white corps; however, as the black Marines served valiantly and skillfully, attitudes changed, and the corps was eventually fully integrated. Wright served in the U.S. Marine Corps from June 30, 1943, through Feb. 20, 1946. In 2012, Congress awarded its Congressional Gold Medal to those Montford Point Marines whose service could be documented; however, Wright was unintentionally omitted from the list. Currently, family and concerned

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had to go somewhere quickly, so he ended up in the Air Force. Fred Moore wanted to join the Air Force because his uncle served in the branch and got to go to a lot of different places. But in his 20 years with the armed service, he was never stationed overseas, though he did do some temporary missions out of the country. Now he teaches the importance of veterans to the next generation through JROTC at Sumter High School and has done so for the past 19 years. “We focus on history, predominantly Air Force, and what our country was founded on,” Moore said. “We wouldn’t have the freedom we do today if it wasn’t for the leadership of veterans.” All three — Huff, Bishop and Moore — are members of Sumter County Veterans Association that sponsors the annual ceremony. The group was formed from 18 Sumter-based veterans organizations and held the first such program in 1999. They solicit donations and sell ads in the programs handed out to fund the project. The association’s next goal is to create a flag park. For more information, contact the Sumter County Veterans Affairs office at (803) 436-2303 or (803) 436-2302.

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friends are planning to formally submit the documentation to have Wright recognized properly for his service to his country. During Tuesday’s program, Sen. Thomas McElveen, DSumter, will present an acknowledgement of Wright’s service to his sister, Margaret Davis, a former public school teacher and member of the Sumter School District 17 board of trustees. During the meeting, Felder will make a brief presentation on the Montford

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Dear Friends, I am honored and humbled by the faith shown in me through the votes you cast this past Tuesday. I look forward to serving on the Sumter School Board. I am counting on your input and your involvement in our school district. We can provide better educational opportunities for our students if our community (that means you) becomes more involved in our schools. Please come out to the District Office this Monday evening, November 10th at 6:00 for the swearing in of our new board members and the first meeting of our new school board.

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hroughout its history, Sumter can point to numerous examples of consensus building and important civic progress. In the 1990s, for example, there was the implementation of countywide zoning and the protection of the areas around Shaw Air Force Base to prevent encroachment. Those were surprisingly controversial issues at the time and met with serious opposition. It took strong and steady civic leadership by people such as the late W.A. McElveen — “Mayor Bubba” — former Mayor Steve Creech, former state Sen. Phil Leventis, former House Rep. and now Mayor Joe McElveen, former U.S. Rep. John Spratt, business leaders such as Chuck Fienning and county leaders such as former county administrator Bill Noonan to keep such “big-picture” issues moving forward.

COMMENTARY Of course there were many others, but those are just a few who come immediately to mind. Flash forward to today, and we’re seeing the ongoing positive results of a successful penny sales tax effort that began taking shape in the early 2000s. It failed in 2006 before passGraham ing in 2008 and being re- Osteen newed by about 60 percent of area voters last week. That effort took a great deal of work on the part of a new generation of civic leaders in the public and private sectors and will surely pay big dividends in the long term. Many

other South Carolina counties are now wishing they had squared away such an increasingly popular initiative a long time ago. In tandem with the penny sales tax renewal, the passage of the Sunday alcohol sales referendum clears the way for economic development in the form of local construction spending by national restaurant chains. It’s purely a numbers game for them, and Sumter now has the numbers (consumer spending power) to support a much broader range of national projects. ••• Here at The Sumter Item, we’re also making progress by adding new and talented people to the mix. As we announced in the Business section last Sunday, we have a variety of new staffers, including an experienced

managing editor named Rick Carpenter — http://bit. ly/1wEHD4I. You’ll be learning more about him in the coming weeks. Rick takes over a dedicated staff that has been led in the interim months by Rhonda Barrick, a longtime editor and Sumter native who has been a steady newsroom leader on every level for many years. She was a key leader in both our print redesign and the launch of our new website earlier this year. She’s also a proud new grandmother. Lots of friends my age are becoming grandparents these days, which apparently means they’re getting older. In the long term, our Sumter newsroom editors and graphic artists will increasingly support our other publications — both newspapers and magazines — across the country in Florida, Alabama and New Mexico.

Also in 2015, we’ll be bringing the national Stars and Stripes newspaper — www. stripes.com — to South Carolina and the military base markets we serve in other states. It will in large part be coordinated by our advertising and editorial staff here in Sumter. The famed military publication has a rich history of great reporting and has served our nation’s military community in various forms since its founding in 1861 during the Civil War. We’ll be telling you a lot more in the coming weeks, including how to advertise. It will be a unique opportunity for area businesses to reach a vitally important audience. Graham Osteen is Editor-AtLarge of The Item. He can be reached at graham@theitem. com. Follow him on Twitter @ GrahamOsteen, or visit www. grahamosteen.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO MADE HISTORIC DISTRICT SIGNS POSSIBLE Many readers are likely to have noticed the distinctive new street signs in Hampton Park Historic District. These are the result of a collaborative project involving the city of Sumter, the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the Heart of Sumter Neighborhood Association. As a member of Heart of Sumter’s Board of Directors, I am writing to express publicly our appreciation to Mayor Joseph McElveen, City Manager Deron McCormick, and City-County Planning Director George McGregor. Without their assistance, the signs would not exist. I am pleased to say that we are receiving favorable comments from residents of Hampton Park, residents of other Sumter neighborhoods and even visitors to Sumter. We are told that the new signs present a positive image of Hampton Park, the city of Sumter and Sumter County. Gentlemen, we thank you for your past, present and future interest in Hampton Park, the Heart of Sumter and all other neighborhoods of Sumter. STEPHEN WINN Sumter

GOP needs to make its election sweep count

he big story of the week found Republicans regaining control of the U.S. Senate because voters across America are just plain mad. In South Carolina, they’re so mad that they voted to return every single Republican incumbent on the ballot to Columbia to continue to run state government. Yes, the state GOP benefited from voter anger — even though Republicans have been running the legislature and governor’s office for the last 12 years. With all of the problems across South Carolina, it’s pretty remarkable that mad voters wanted to keep Republicans in control, Andy despite a thin record Brack for a dozen years. The coattails of anger must run pretty deep. So as a state, we’re going to start off next year in pretty much the same fix we’ve had since 2003. We’re going to start out with folks in charge who know how to win elections but have a hard time putting pen to paper to actually govern. Republican leaders need to recognize that balloons come in more colors than red, as one Facebook wag noted. Governing means state Repub-

COMMENTARY licans need to get out of a self-serving campaign mode and do what they are elected to do — the hard work to make government work better for all people in the Palmetto State, not just Republicans in South Carolina. This shouldn’t be a novel concept, but it seems that those in power in Columbia still don’t understand what it means to make the state run effectively, efficiently and fairly. Governing means actually doing something to fix our state’s crumbling road infrastructure, not just talking about what might happen. It does not mean promising to come up with a plan after an election (thanks Gov. Nikki Haley) or borrowing a little bit when the bill that is due for fixing roads is upward of $40 billion. Governing means funding public education as required by the law, not steering a half-billion dollars a year away from students by fiddling with formulas, as has been done for the last six years. Governing means coming up with innovative education solutions, not refusing federal money or accepting the low court-defined requirement of the state’s role to provide only a “minimally adequate” education. Folks, if we don’t have educated workers, how in the world do you think we can continue

‘Regardless of political party, governing means taking responsibility for what happens and working to make things better. It’s time for Columbia’s politicians to stop all of the blather and nonsense and actually do something ... for a change.’ to compete in the global economy? It’s in our self-interest to put more into public education, not less. Governing means implementing real and comprehensive tax reform, not forming another study committee to write a report that will gather dust on a shelf. Governing is not crafting a public law to shift the tax burden away from the rich to the middle class and businesses. If next year’s legislators really want to accomplish anything for the greater good of the people of the state, they will make the tax code

fairer to all, starting with broadening the tax base, lowering rates, eliminating a boatload of sales tax exemptions, restructuring income tax brackets and revamping the failing policy of lowering property taxes for a few by raising sales taxes on all. Governing means passing real ethics reform, not succumbing to cynicism and failing to do whatever it takes to clean up South Carolina’s culture of backroom deals, buckets of soft money and opaque cronyism. Governing means making sure people are healthier, not posturing and grandstanding over federal help to expand Medicaid to 200,000 of the state’s poorest. Republican governors from all over the country have accepted federal Obamacare money and, despite what many closed ears want to hear, the program is dropping the percentage of uninsured people like gangbusters and keeping down health costs. Regardless of political party, governing means taking responsibility for what happens and working to make things better. It’s time for Columbia’s politicians to stop all of the blather and nonsense and actually do something ... for a change. Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Statehouse Report. He can be reached at brack@statehousereport.com.

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HOLMES N. SMITH JR. Holmes Nathaniel Smith Jr. was born on June 15, 1969, in Columbia to Frances Elizabeth Smith and the late Master Sgt. Holmes Nathaniel Smith Sr. SMITH Holmes was a proud 1987 graduate of Keenan High School in Columbia. He received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg in 1995. On Sept. 19, 1998, he was joined in holy matrimony to the former Tonia Mallett of Manning. They were blessed with three wonderful boys who love and adore their father. Holmes was a member of Greenhill Missionary Baptist Church in Alcolu. He worked in law enforcement for nearly 20 years serving as a police officer for the City of Manning, a game warden for Sumter County Department of Natural Services and a sheriff’s deputy for the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, Holmes worked his final shift when God called His faithful servant home to receive his reward, for his work here on Earth is finished. He leaves to cherish his memory and legacy of love: wife, Tonia Mallett Smith, and their three sons, Holmes “Smitty” Smith, Joshua Smith and Isaac Smith of Sumter; a son, Jaden Smith of Sumter; Jordan Blandon of Sumter, whom he cared for as a son; mother, Frances Elizabeth Smith of Columbia; sister, Rhonda (Marcus) Abrams of Columbia; aunt, Shirley Smith of Columbia; his in-laws, William (Ruth) Mallett of Manning; and a host of other friends and family. The celebratory services for Deputy Smith will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., Sumter, with the Rev. Delbert Singleton officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhill Baptist Church Cemetery, Alcolu. Viewing for Deputy Smith will be held today from noon to 8 p.m. at Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. No viewing on day of service. Family will receive friends at the home of his father and mother-in-law, William (Bill) and Ruth Mallett, 408 W. Boyce Street, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

Cary Ballentine, Ronnie Delorey, Jonny McLeod, Jim Price, Jack Henry Strange and Ron Watford. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Hudson and Alvin Holliday. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter. Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 27 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150, or Epworth Children’s Home, 2900 Millwood Ave., Columbia, SC 29205. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

WILLIE MAE GRANTHAM MANNING — Willie Mae Grantham, 91, widow of Frank Grantham, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Lake Marion Nursing Center in Summerton. Born in Hartsville, she was a daughter of the late Will Watford and Bertha Hall Watford. She was a member of the Home Branch Church of God of Prophecy in Manning. She helped finance the first church that burned down where she was a faithful member for 30 years. Survivors include: a grandson, Randy Watford of Hartsville; a brother, Robert Watford (Willie Nell) of Manning; and stepsons, Billy Grantham, Cotton Grantham and Sonny Grantham, all of Bishopville. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Elbert Watford, Julas Watford, Burton Watford and Vernon Watford; two sisters, Betty King and Thelma Skipper; and a step-daughterin-law, Evelyn Grantham. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in HancockElmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with Brother Eddy Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Savannah Advent Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Home Branch Church of God of Prophecy, 2222 Conner Road, Manning, SC 29102. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

CHARLES STRANGE SR.

EDWARD L. LOWERY JR.

Charles Sidney Strange Sr., beloved husband of Sarah Jane Hudson Strange, died on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Providence Hospital in Columbia. Born in Sumter, he was the son of the late Henry Nelson Strange STRANGE Sr. and Florence Olive Haley Strange. Mr. Strange was proud to have served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt. He worked for more than 40 years with CSX Transportation. He was a captivating storyteller about his years on the railroad and his beloved family. He was an avid horseman and a lifetime member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. He loved his children, his grandchildren and adored his wife, Sarah, for more than 62 years. Surviving in addition to his wife are: two sons, Charles S. Strange Jr. and his wife, Rebecca, of Columbia, and Benjamin Nelson Strange and his wife, Brinn, of Chapin; one daughter, Brenda Jane Ballentine and her husband, Cary, of Blythewood; three grandchildren, Jack Henry Strange, David Finley Strange and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Rebecca Eargle. In addition to his parents, Mr. Strange was preceded in death by four brothers: Harmon Strange, H.N. Strange, Francis Strange and Clifford Strange. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 802 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, with the Rev. Billy Lewis and the Rev. Randall Haase officiating. Active pallbearers will be

Edward L. Lowery Jr., 66, departed this earthly life on Wednesday morning, Nov. 5, 2014, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia. Born July 27, 1948, in Sumter County, “Bobbie,” as he was affectionately known, was the oldest son of the late Edward Lee Lowery Sr. and Mary Linton Lowery. At an early age, he joined Mount Olive AME Church. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and

was a graduate of Ebenezer High School Class of 1966. Following graduation, he enlisted and served a tour of duty in the United States Army. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to Sumter, where he attained many jobs and retired from Yuasa Exide. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife of 44 years, Sallie Green Lowery; two daughters, Pamela Lowery and Roslyn (Tony) Buie; two granddaughters, Dasani Lewis and Saliyah Buie, all of Sumter; three brothers, William (Leola) Lowery of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nathaniel (Lora) Lowery of Augusta, Georgia, and Joe Lowery of Sumter; six sisters, Dorothy Yates of Sumter, JoAnn (Frank) Dennis of Rembert, Marilyn (Bobby) Green of Charleston, Brenda Lowery of Columbia, Annie Mae Johnson of Rembert and Shirley Lipinski of Virginia; one aunt, Berneatha Wilson; one uncle, John Henry Lowery; his mother-in-law, Rosa Green; one brother-in-law; five sistersin-law; a special friend, Thaddius Mickens of Knoxville, Tennessee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charlie, Odell and Benny Lowery; two brothers-in-law, Philip Yates Jr. and Paul Green; and one sister-in-law, Suzzette Lowery. A celebration of life will be held at noon Monday at Mount Olive AME Church, 2738 Woodrow Road (S.C.441), Woodrow, with the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson, pastor, eulogist, assisted by Evangelist Virginia E. Brunson and Pastor Arthur Evans Sr. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the family home, 2905 Homestead Road, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. The procession will leave from the family home at 11:30 a.m. Floral bearers will be nieces and Yuasa Exide. Pallbearers will be nephews and family. Burial will be in Mount Olive Memorial Garden, Pear Street. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

ETHEL WARNER RICKARD Ethel Warner Rickard, 89, widow of Clifton W. “C.W.” Rickard, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Plum D. Warner and Ethel Lorine Troublefield Warner. Mrs. Rickard was a charter member of Crosswell Baptist Church. She retired from Riley and Co. after more than 30 years of service. Porcelain dolls were one of her great loves. In addition to collecting and creating dolls, she enjoyed sharing her craft with others through the doll-making

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014 classes she taught. As a wedding coordinator at Crosswell, she directed numerous weddings through the years. Survivors include: one son, Dr. Robert W. “Bobby” Rickard (Lauren) of Landenberg, Pennsylvania; a daughter-in-law, Martha M. Rickard, of Sumter; four grandchildren, Emily Bridwell (Kirby), Allison Rickard, Stacey Detweiler (Zachary), and Scott Rickard; two great-grandsons, Bryce Bridwell and Evan Bridwell; one sister, Betty W. Rickard of Sumter; one brother, Merrill Warner of Nashville, Tennessee; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Clifton Glen Rickard; three sisters; and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Crosswell Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Owens officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Rickard, Glenn “Pete” Rickard, Whit Newman, Robert “Robbie” Rickard, Kevin Rickard and Heath Griffin. Honorary pallbearers will be Martha Rickard’s Sunday School Class of Crosswell Baptist Church and Crosswell Sunday School Counting Group. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday and other times at the home of her sister, 2282 Garrison Road. Memorials may be made to Crosswell Baptist Church, 604 Mathis St., Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

HELEN HALTIWANGER Helen Walker McKay Haltiwanger, 96, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Hospice House of Greenville. Services will be announced by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter. (803) 7759386.

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ber of Shepherd United Methodist Church, she served as a member of the usher board, senior choir and missionary board until her health failed. In 1940, Rosalee married the late William Anthony, and to this union one son, James S. Anthony, was born. She was blessed to have two loving and devoted granddaughters, Marquita I. Singletary and Mortish N. (Valdez) Singletary, both of Sumter; six great-grandchildren, Nadeja Dunston, Darien Singletary, Adrian Price Jr., Valdez Holmes, Honesty Price and Amiyan Holmes; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will miss her greatly. Her sweet spirit will be cherished and remembered by all who knew her and loved her. She was preceded in death by her son, James S. Anthony. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shepherd United Methodist Church, 2210 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Lawrence Canty, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving family and friends at the home, 163 Rast St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. The procession will leave from the home at 2 p.m. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in White’s Cemetery on Airport Road, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. com. Services directed by Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

CHRISTOPHER MACK Christopher “Chris” Manard Mack, 42, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Providence Hospital, Columbia. He was born Nov. 1, 1972, in Sumter, a son of Cliffton and Shirley Franklin Mack. Family is receiving friends at the home of his parents, 433 Drayton St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home, LLC, Manning.

LOUISE BROWN ROSALEE B. ANTHONY Rosalee Burns Anthony, 87, departed from her earthly life on Thursday morning, Nov. 6, 2014, at Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sumter. Born on Aug. 29, 1927, in Lee County, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo Burns and Earline Clark. She attended the public schools of Lee County. As a lifelong mem-

Louise “Dora” Bracey Brown, 88, wife of the late Eddie Brown, died Saturday, Nov. 8, at her residence. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Dora Bracey. The family will receive friends at 545 Eagle Road, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014

DAILY PLANNER

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BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be closed on Tuesday. GOVERNMENT — Federal government offices, the U.S. Postal Service, state government offices, City of Sumter offices and Lee County offices will be closed on Tuesday. Sumter County offices and Clarendon County offices will be open on Tuesday. SCHOOLS — The following will be closed on Tuesday: Sumter School District; Wilson Hall; St. Anne Catholic School; and William Thomas Academy. All offices of The Sumter Item will be open on Tuesday.

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

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SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, 6:45 p.m., Lemira Elementary School, 952 Fulton St.

Tuesday, 6 p.m., Teen Center on Magnolia Street, Lynchburg SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., town hall

LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, 9 a.m., council chambers

TURBEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., town hall

SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Tuesday, noon, Sunset Country Club

SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 6 p.m., town hall MAYESVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, 7 p.m., town hall

LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Network, EUGENIA LAST socialize and interact with people you can learn from. Your interest in what other people are doing will lead to a proposal that is too good to overlook. Bide your time and you will be likely to find a better offer. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A day trip will lead to an interesting and unexpected option. Put more time and effort into the relationships that mean the most to you. Nurturing what you have with someone will ensure that you get the same in return. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take pride in what you do and offer your help and services to those in need. Your kindness and generosity will end up bringing you great satisfaction and lead to friendships that are unique. A nonjudgmental attitude will be required. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Explore new interests and meet new people. The connections you make will lead to opportunities that will improve your life. Communication will be the key to new beginnings. Love is in the stars. Enjoy your good fortune. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You need a change. Take a day trip that will keep you away from any melodrama going on at home. Focus on personal changes that will help you feel good about who you are and what you have to offer. Volunteer your time. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get involved in a creative endeavor initiated by a friend or colleague, or travel to a place that offers something unique. Romance is on the rise and spending time getting to know someone better will lead

to a brighter future. Have fun. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Avoid controversy or a petty argument that will leave you feeling anxious and unsettled. Focus more on the people, places and things that bring you the most enjoyment. Distance yourself from a personal problem and you will see your situation clearly. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take action and follow through with the plans you make. Idle time will lead to waste and indulgence. Personal alterations that improve your living arrangements or that update your looks should be your focus. Be creative. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick close to home and invite friends over who have something to offer. Discussions will open your eyes to a host of things you can do to improve your surroundings or add to your knowledge and expertise. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Reevaluate your position and consider ways to move up the ladder and raise your profile. Attending a work-related function will allow you the chance to discuss your innovative ideas and make suggestions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen, but don’t get into an argument you cannot win. Back away and do your research. Once you have all the facts in place, you will be in a better position to make a valid point. Refrain from overreacting, overindulging and overspending.

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Aiken 69/37

VETERANS DAY: Celebrities who served By S.N.

ACROSS 1 At minimal power 6 Wild guess 10 Weeps loudly 15 Columbo portrayer 19 Soldier’s vacation 20 Deep sleep 21 WWII sub 22 Slanted type: Abbr. 23 Wendy’s founder (Korean War mess sergeant) 25 Novelist (Civil War general) 27 Sci-fi film franchise 28 Veteran sailors 30 Retro T-shirt 31 London art museum 32 Stereo systems 33 Gave tempo-

rarily 34 Instruments of India 37 Bouquet holders 38 Academic period 42 Call forth 43 Poet (Civil War volunteer nurse) 45 Jargon suffix 46 Traffic marker 47 See a bet 48 Tire inflator 49 Wares: Abbr. 50 Endeavor 51 Director (Vietnam War infantryman) 55 Planted seeds 56 Pleasure seeker 58 Newspaper essays 59 Hispanics 60 Wax-coated cheeses 61 Onion coverings 62 Austin Powers’ father 63 Highly decorative

65 Family member 66 Line of latitude 69 Scorch 70 President (WWI artillery officer) 72 Altar affirmation 73 Patella’s place 74 Top-quality 75 Mineral deposits 76 Triumphant shout 77 FBI investigator 78 Astronaut (WWII naval ensign) 82 Easily alarmed 83 Spinning 85 States plainly 86 Bifocals, for instance 87 Kids’ observation game 88 Italian autos 89 Great deal 90 Judicial decision 93 Sews, as hose 94 Emphatic denial

Charleston 69/46

Today: Mostly cloudy. High 65 to 69. Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High 68 to 73.

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SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 355.88 74.67 74.60 97.22

24-hr chg -0.02 -0.09 none +0.14

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NATIONAL CITIES City Atlanta Chicago Dallas Detroit Houston Los Angeles New Orleans New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 61/33/s 68/37/s 71/35/s 69/45/pc 61/54/r 69/46/pc 65/37/s 67/42/s 69/38/pc 66/39/pc 64/42/pc 65/40/c 66/39/pc

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 67/40/pc Gainesville 72/48/pc Gastonia 66/38/s Goldsboro 64/40/c Goose Creek 68/45/pc Greensboro 62/38/pc Greenville 65/39/s Hickory 62/37/s Hilton Head 67/51/pc Jacksonville, FL 71/49/pc La Grange 69/36/s Macon 70/34/s Marietta 64/37/s

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 63/34/s Mt. Pleasant 68/48/c Myrtle Beach 66/46/c Orangeburg 69/40/pc Port Royal 68/47/pc Raleigh 63/37/pc Rock Hill 65/36/s Rockingham 65/36/pc Savannah 71/46/pc Spartanburg 65/38/s Summerville 67/49/pc Wilmington 67/43/c Winston-Salem 62/38/pc

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 67/34/s 72/50/s 69/50/s 72/41/s 71/48/s 66/40/s 68/36/s 68/37/s 74/48/s 69/39/s 69/51/s 70/48/s 66/39/s

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98 Chef (WWII OSS researcher) 100 Actor (WWII combat pilot) 102 Pennsylvania port 103 Emphatic denial 104 Errand runner 105 Used as a dining table 106 Mail-slot spot 107 Burros 108 Legendary loch 109 Brawl DOWN 1 Henry Ford contemporary 2 Nifty 3 Volcanic outflow 4 Pull ahead of 5 The brain, in computer slang 6 Movie’s music 7 Male cats 8 GPs’ org. 9 Certain guitar player 10 Optimistic about a stock 11 Helps do wrong 12 Awes 13 Something on the books 14 Road-atlas page 15 Boneless beef 16 Minimally 17 Covered with frills 18 Swiss abstractionist 24 Stetson products 26 Contents of some closets 29 Three or four 32 Actress Berry 33 “I wanna try it!” 34 Splinter groups 35 Venerable soap brand 36 Singer (WWII rifleman) 37 Flow regula-

Myrtle Beach 66/46

Manning 68/40

Today: Brilliant sunshine. Winds light and variable. Mainly clear. Monday: Mostly sunny and nice. Winds light and variable.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 67/40

Bishopville 66/39

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

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Invest in yourself and you will convince others to help you get ahead. Legal, financial and emotional gains are likely if you express your ideas with a foolproof plan. Love is highlighted, and romance will improve your personal life.

THE NEWSDAY CROSSWORD

Times of clouds and Cooler with rain and sun drizzle

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THURSDAY

Chance of rain: 5%

PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning

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tor 38 Awes 39 Baseball Hall of Famer (Korean War pilot) 40 City near Düsseldorf 41 Part of an orchestra 43 Bides one’s time 44 Small music players 47 Poetic region 49 Tourist stop 51 Give a speech 52 Today weatherman 53 Pungent 54 Moral precept 55 Neil Tyson mentor 57 Old saying 59 Turkish money 61 Fathers of foals

62 Specified 63 Schindler of Schindler’s List 64 Musical Starr 65 Household helper 66 Runs smoothly 67 Bauer of outerwear 68 Great deal 70 Venerable 71 Waterfall sounds 74 Baldness, to physicians 76 Sort of sheet metal 78 Out of port 79 Salon creations 80 Welsh form of John 81 Medical 3-D image 82 SWAT team supply

84 Not as stuffy 86 Security concern 88 Erroneous 89 Brings on board 90 Played platters at a party 91 Portuguese money 92 Advertising

award 93 Grows darker 94 Little guys 95 “A likely story!” 96 Much 97 University of Nevada locale 99 Comprises 101 Golf-ball position

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PREP FOOTBALL

A familiar path taken Gamecocks open 4A DI playoffs on road against Summerville BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

SCHSL 4A PLAYOFF SCHEDULE DIVISION I

The Sumter High School football team missed out on a home playoff game by the narrowest of margins – and a familiar road trip is waiting in the wings. The Gamecocks were hoping a 7-4 regular season and a 31-15 victory over Socastee on Friday would be sufficient to garner enough points for at least one game at Sumter Memorial Stadium. JONES Instead, ninthseeded SHS will be on the road this Friday at 7:30 p.m. with a return date against legendary head coach John McKissick and Summerville. The Green Wave, also 7-4, finished as the eighth seed in the 4A Division I playoffs and will be hosting SHS for the second straight postseason. “I know they’ve probably still got a bad taste in their mouths,” Sumter head coach John Jones said of the Gamecocks’ 28-27 victory over the Green Wave in last year’s semifinal. “That was for the right to go to the state championship, so I’m sure they’ll be well prepared for us.” Jones and his staff haven’t seen any film on Summerville yet, but reputation dictates at

First Round Friday (16) Gaffney at (1) Fort Dorchester (9) Sumter at (8) Summerville (13) Lexington at (4) White Knoll (12) Ashley Ridge at (5) Hillcrest (15) Mauldin at (2) Dutch Fork (10) Dorman at (7) Fort Mill (14) Boiling Springs at (3) Byrnes (11) Wando at (6) Northwestern

DIVISION II

First Round Friday (16) River Bluff at (1) Goose Creek (9) York at (8) Westside (13) Colleton County (4) Westwood (12) Laurens at (5) Greenwood (15) Blythewood at (2) South Florence (10) Cane Bay at (7) North Augusta (14) Socastee at (3) Stratford (11) Riverside at (6) Spartanburg

least some things to expect, he said. “Coach McKissick’s record and accomplishments speak for themselves,” Jones said. “We know they’re going to be fundamentally sound and strong on both sides of the ball. Any team you play from now on is a very good team.” Much of Summerville’s success has been predicated by its defense. Of its seven wins, the Green Wave has held five of those opponents to under 14 points. Summerville has allowed more than 28 points just once this season and has had close losses to both Dutch Fork (17-12) and Goose Creek (21-14). The Green Wave is riding a 3-game winning streak into Friday’s matchup while the

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Sumter’s Ky’Jon Tyler pulls in a pass for a touchdown during the Gamecocks’ 28-27 victory over Summerville in the 4A Division I state playoffs semifinal game last year in Summerville. The two teams will meet SEE SHS, PAGE B4 again this year in Summerville, but in the first round on Friday.

USC FOOTBALL

NASCAR

Carolina aims to finish strong

Newman expects crazy race at Phoenix

Spurrier wants team to shake off recent struggles

BY REID SPENCER NASCAR Wire Service

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA— Steve Spurrier plans to return to South Carolina next season, although his focus is on the team’s remaining schedule and the hope his players can shake off their disheartening season for a strong finish. Spurrier sent the Gamecocks (4-5, 2-5 Southeastern Conference) off in their bye week, drawing inspiration from singer Taylor Swift’s latest hit, “Shake It Off.” “Yeah, that’s what I told

SEE USC, PAGE B3

see a guy do what K.J. did. It’s awfully hard to become all-ACC in this league,” Brownell said. “But I certainly think you’ll see guys that develop.” They’ll need to develop in many areas to make up for McDaniels, the ACC’s defensive player of the year now with the Philadelphia 76ers. He led the Tigers, who improved from 13-18 in 2012-13 to 23-13 last

AVONDALE, Ariz.— Ryan Newman is hoping for a calm race today—but he doesn’t expect it. With one race left to determine the four drivers who will qualify to run for the championship on Nov. 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Newman won’t be surprised at all if Sunday’s Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 (on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET) turns into NEWMAN the sort of wild affair that has typified this season’s Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Newman needs to finish ninth or better to lock up one of the four spots at Homestead, and he acknowledges that Sunday’s race, the final event in the Chase’s Eliminator Round could become a powder keg. “Absolutely,” Newman said. “I think there is huge potential. Especially with the extra racing room that we have back there in the dogleg on restarts, I think is going to be quite crazy. “And I hope that everybody is respectful, and we don’t have a situation that jeopardizes somebody’s chances; and I will keep that in mind.” Naturally, Newman would prefer not to have to deal with any of the craziness. “I hope to have it in my mirror,” Newman said. “That’s the best place to be. We were in that position in Talladega and knew what guys had to do

SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B5

SEE NASCAR, PAGE B2

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd (1) escapes South Carolina’s Chris Lammons (3) during the Volunteers’ 45-42 overtime victory in Columbia last weekend. Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier hopes USC can shake off some of its struggles and refocus for its final three games.

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Brownell confident in Tigers’ abilities BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press CLEMSON — Clemson coach Brad Brownell didn’t think last year’s team was as bad as its next-to-last preseason projection in the Atlantic Coast Conference. And he doesn’t believe the bottom will drop out for his 23-win Tigers this season THE ASSOCIATED PRESS with the early departure of star K.J. McDaniels for the Clemson head coach Brad Brownell thinks the Tigers can continue to NBA. win with the likes of Landry Nnoko (35) despite the loss of K.J. Mc“I don’t know if you’ll Daniels to the NBA.

SPORTS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014

SCOREBOARD

Toronto 103, Washington 84 Detroit 98, Milwaukee 95 Boston 101, Indiana 98 Brooklyn 110, New York 99 Memphis 91, Oklahoma City 89 Sacramento 114, Phoenix 112,2OT Dallas 105, Utah 82 Cleveland 110, Denver 101

TV, RADIO TODAY

8:25 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Everton vs. Sunderland (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Arsenal vs. Swansea (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 11 a.m. -- Formula One Racing: Brazilian Grand Prix from Sao Paulo (CNBC). 11 a.m. – Women’s College Soccer: American Athletic Conference Tournament Championship Match from Tampa, Fla. (ESPNU). Noon – Women’s College Volleyball: Missouri at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). 1 p.m. – NFL Football: Pittsburgh at New York Jets (WLTX 19). 1 p.m. – NFL Football: San Francisco at New Orleans (WACH 57). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Championship Match from Greensboro, N.C. (ESPNU). 1:30 p.m. -- Formula One Racing: Brazilian Grand Prix from Sao Paulo (WIS 10). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Big East Conference Tournament Championship Match from Queens, N.Y. (FOX SPORTS 1). 2 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Sanderson Farms Championship Final Round from Jackson, Miss. (GOLF). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Arkansas at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). 2 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Conference USA Tournament Championship Match from Houston (SPORTSOUTH). 2:30 p.m. – Professional Basketball: Euroleague Game – Barcelona vs. Fenerbahce (NBA TV). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Southeastern Conference Tournament Championship Match from Orange Beach, Calif. (ESPNU). 3 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Race For Heroes 500 from Avondale, Ariz. (FOX SPORTS 2). 4 p.m. – Figure Skating: Grand Prix from Shanghai – Cup of China Final Round (WIS 10). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Alabama at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK). 4:25 p.m. – NFL Football: New York Giants at Seattle (WACH 57). 4:30 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship Match from Kansas City, Mo. (FOX SPORTS 1). 5 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Eastern Conference Semifinal Second Leg – Columbus at New England (ESPN2). 5 p.m. – College Hockey: Notre Dame at Minnesota (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Philadelphia at Toronto (NBA TV). 7 p.m. – College Exhibition Basketball: Georgetown (Ky.) at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). 7:15 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Western Conference Semifinal Second Leg -- Real Salt Lake at Los Angeles (ESPN2). 8:20 p.m. – NFL Football: Chicago at Green Bay (WIS 10, WNKT-FM 107.5). 9 p.m. – College Cross Country: Southeastern Conference Championships from Tuscaloosa, Ala. (SEC NETWORK). 9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Los Angeles Lakers (SPORTSOUTH).

MONDAY

6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Calgary at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Rookie Of The Year Awards (MLB NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Atlanta at New York (NBA TV). 8:15 p.m. – NFL Football: Carolina at Philadelphia (ESPN, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: San Antonio at Los Angeles Clippers (NBA TV). 10:30 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Western Conference Semifinal Second Leg -- Dallas at Seattle (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

GOLF The Associated Press SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

Saturday At The Country Club of Jackson Jackson, Miss. Purse: $4 million Yardage: 7,354; Par: 72 Third Round John Rollins 68-66-68—202 William McGirt 68-70-66—204 Jason Bohn 68-71-66—205 Lucas Glover 71-67-67—205 David Toms 68-66-72—206 Nick Taylor 67-69-70—206 Robert Streb 67-70-70—207 Kyle Reifers 71-70-67—208 Mark Wilson 71-69-68—208 Will Wilcox 69-71-68—208

ATLANTIC DIVISION W Toronto 5 Brooklyn 3 Boston 2 New York 2 Philadelphia 0 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W Washington 4 Miami 3 Charlotte 3 Orlando 2 Atlanta 1 CENTRAL DIVISION W Chicago 5 Cleveland 2 Detroit 2 Milwaukee 2 Indiana 1

L 1 2 3 4 6

Pct GB .833 – .600 11/2 .400 21/2 .333 3 .000 5

L 2 2 3 4 3

Pct GB .667 – .600 1/2 .500 1 .333 2 .250 2

L 1 3 3 4 5

Pct GB .833 – .400 21/2 .400 21/2 .333 3 .167 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W Houston 6 Memphis 6 Dallas 4 New Orleans 2 San Antonio 2 NORTHWEST DIVISION W Portland 3 Minnesota 2 Utah 2 Denver 1 Oklahoma City 1 PACIFIC DIVISION W Golden State 4 Sacramento 5 L.A. Clippers 3 Phoenix 3 L.A. Lakers 0

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Orlando at Brooklyn, 3:30 p.m. Utah at Detroit, 6 p.m. Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Toronto, 7 p.m. Miami at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Denver at Portland, 9 p.m. Charlotte at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Utah at Indiana, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Utah at Indiana, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EAST New England Buffalo Miami N.Y. Jets SOUTH Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville NORTH Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati Baltimore WEST Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

W 7 5 5 1

L 2 3 3 8

T 0 0 0 0

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PF 281 178 211 154

PA 198 165 151 252

W 6 4 2 1

L 3 5 6 8

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .667 .444 .250 .111

PF 290 206 137 141

PA 211 197 202 251

W 6 6 5 5

L 3 3 3 4

T 0 0 1 0

Pct .667 .667 .611 .556

PF 248 209 197 240

PA 219 172 211 174

W 6 5 5 0

L 2 3 4 8

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .750 .625 .556 .000

PF 245 200 205 129

PA 185 138 186 211

NATIONAL CONFERENCE EAST Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington SOUTH New Orleans Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay NORTH Detroit Green Bay Minnesota Chicago WEST Arizona Seattle San Francisco St. Louis

-14 -12 -11 -11 -10 -10 -9 -8 -8 -8

W 6 6 3 3

L 2 3 5 6

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .750 .667 .375 .333

PF 234 230 178 197

PA 177 195 209 229

W 4 3 2 1

L 4 5 6 7

T 0 1 0 0

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PF 227 177 192 150

PA 198 236 221 245

W 6 5 4 3

L 2 3 5 5

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .750 .625 .444 .375

PF 162 222 168 180

PA 126 191 199 222

W 7 5 4 3

L 1 3 4 5

T 0 0 0 0

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PF 192 202 168 149

PA 156 174 178 220

THURSDAY’S GAME

Cleveland 24, Cincinnati 3

TODAY’S GAMES

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

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L OT Tampa Bay 13 9 3 1 Montreal 14 9 4 1 Detroit 14 7 3 4 Boston 15 9 6 0 Ottawa 12 7 3 2 Toronto 13 6 5 2 Florida 11 4 3 4 Buffalo 15 3 10 2 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L OT Pittsburgh 12 9 2 1 N.Y. Islanders 13 8 5 0 N.Y. Rangers 12 6 4 2 Philadelphia 13 6 5 2 New Jersey 14 6 6 2 Washington 13 5 5 3 Carolina 12 4 6 2 Columbus 13 4 8 1

Pts 19 19 18 18 16 14 12 8

GF 47 33 37 43 34 37 16 19

GA 34 41 33 35 27 35 24 48

Pts 19 16 14 14 14 13 10 9

GF 49 41 34 41 38 41 28 32

GA 26 42 38 40 45 39 39 44

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION St. Louis Nashville Winnipeg Chicago Minnesota Colorado Dallas PACIFIC DIVISION

GP 13 13 14 14 12 15 13

W 9 8 7 7 7 4 4

L 3 3 5 6 5 6 5

OT 1 2 2 1 0 5 4

Pts 19 18 16 15 14 13 12

GF 34 33 28 36 36 37 37

GA 26 27 31 26 25 46 45

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 15 10 3 2 22 40 30 Vancouver 14 10 4 0 20 46 38 Calgary 15 8 5 2 18 43 37 Los Angeles 14 7 4 3 17 32 29 San Jose 14 7 5 2 16 43 38 Arizona 13 6 6 1 13 34 46 Edmonton 14 5 8 1 11 35 50 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Arizona 3, Anaheim 2, SO Edmonton 3, Buffalo 2 Carolina 3, Columbus 2, OT Detroit 4, New Jersey 2 Washington 3, Chicago 2

SATURDAY’S GAMES

L 0 0 2 2 2

Pct GB 1.000 – 1.000 – .667 2 .500 3 .500 3

L 2 3 4 4 5

Pct GB .600 – .400 1 .333 11/2 .200 2 .167 21/2

Calgary at Florida, 3 p.m. Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Toronto, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Montreal, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Colorado at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Columbus, 7 p.m. Carolina at Washington, 8 p.m. Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m. San Jose at Dallas, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Arizona, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

L 0 1 2 3 5

Pct GB 1.000 – .833 – .600 11/2 .500 2 .000 41/2

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 6 p.m. Edmonton at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. Toronto at Ottawa, 6 p.m. San Jose at Chicago, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Chicago 118, Philadelphia 115 Orlando 112, Minnesota 103, OT Charlotte 122, Atlanta 119,2OT

TODAY’S GAMES

MONDAY’S GAMES

KEEPING UP

Starling picks up 2nd straight Atlantic Sun preseason honor

SC Upstate junior Brittany Starling has been named to the preseason allAtlantic Sun Conference women’s basketball team. It was the second consecutive year the Sumter High School graduate received the preseason honor. In addition, College Sports Madness STARLING named the center to the preseason all-conference second team. Last year, Starling led the team in rebounding and was second in scoring. MORE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

MONDAY’S GAME

Saturday At Sheshan International Golf Club Shanghai Purse: $8.5 million Yardage: 7,261; Par: 72 Third Round Graeme McDowell67-67-71—205 -11 Hiroshi Iwata 73-65-68—206 -10 Martin Kaymer 69-72-66—207 -9 Bubba Watson 71-67-69—207 -9 Rickie Fowler 69-70-69—208 -8 Tim Clark 69-70-69—208 -8 Thorbjorn Olesen72-68-69—209 -7 Ian Poulter 70-67-72—209 -7 Jonas Blixt 71-68-71—210 -6

EASTERN CONFERENCE

TODAY’S GAMES

Carolina at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m.

HSBC CHAMPIONS PAR SCORES

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Portland at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Washington at Indiana, 7 p.m. New York at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. Golden State at Houston, 8 p.m. Memphis at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Boston, 7 p.m. Calgary at Carolina, 7 p.m.

THE SUMTER ITEM

Voorhees College sophomore Alexandria Scriven, a Crestwood High graduate, had seven points and two steals against College of Coastal Georgia. Also from Crestwood, Keanua Williams is a freshman guard for Jacksonville University. Laurence Manning Academy product Emily McElveen is a freshman

guard for Newberry College.

freshman for Benedict.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Glen Daniels is a freshman for Spartanburg Methodist College. The Sumter High product placed third among the Pioneers and 24th overall among 75 in the Will Wilson Invitational 8K. Sumter alumnus Peter Hackett was third among the Newberry College Wolves in the Royals XC Challenge 8K.

Senior forward Kevin Barbara Bradshaw Boxleitner led Lindsey Wilson College with nine rebounds against Ohio State-Mansfield. The Crestwood graduate added nine points. Another from the Knights, Seth Fitzgerald is a freshman for Benedict College. Out of Lee Central High School, Scooter Holmes is a senior forward for University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Clinton College freshman forward Keenan Cokley, previously at Laurence Manning Academy, had two points and three rebounds against Eastern Florida State College. Sumter resident Keyon Hilton is a sophomore guard for Clinton. Former Gamecock Auntrell Holloway is a

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

Freshman defensive end Cam Darley had six tackles in three games for University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Darley played for Manning High School. Defensive back Willie Glover, out of Crestwood, had one tackle in three games for Newberry College. Junior wide receiver Kameron Dunnican played in three games for Newberry College. The Sumter graduate did not have any receptions. Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at BKLE3@aol.com.

SPORTS ITEMS

Saints hold off Generals in playoff opener SUMMERTON – Clarendon Hall held Cathedral Academy scoreless in the second half and rallied for a 36-30 victory in a quarterfinal football game in the SCISA 8-man state playoffs on Friday at Robinson Field. The Saints improved to 9-2 on the season and will play host to Carolina Academy in a semifinal game on Friday. Cathedral ended its season with a 6-5 record. The Generals took control early, scoring on four of their five first-half possessions behind the running and passing of quarterback Christian Rogers. CH managed to stay within striking distance though as it trailed 30-18 at halftime. Clarendon Hall was led by Gavin Allan with 22 carries for 121 yards and a touchdown, and Dustin Way with 18 carries for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Daniel Pappas added 57 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Way added a 2-point conversion run and passed for another to Allan. Allan completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Corbett. Corbett also had a 27-yard reception and passed for 20 yards as well. The Saints’ offense totaled 339 yards, (288 yards and 51 passing. The defense was led by Allan with 12 tackles and Mac Davis with 10, including three for loss. Both Trey Thomas and Cody Armstrong added nine tackles and two tackles for loss. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY MANNING FINISHES 16TH

COLUMBIA – Manning High School finished 16th out of 21 teams in the SCHSL 3A state meet on Saturday at Sandhills Research Center. Seth Harvin led the Monarchs, finishing 40th in a time of 17 minutes, 20.87 seconds.

NASCAR FROM PAGE B1 to get themselves in, and we were somewhat in that position even at Martinsville, and saw some of the craziness at Charlotte. “Anything can happen, without a doubt. At some point, you just have to do your job and expect a little bit of racing luck and the racing gods to be on your side.” KENSETH MAKES MOST OF SECOND CHANCES

The Champions Tour, for golfers age 50 and over, has been called the biggest mulligan in professional sports, but Matt Kenseth thinks he’s found the NASCAR equivalent. Though he’s still looking for his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory this season, Kenseth has used the new Chase format to his advantage in staying alive in the quest for a second series title. To Kenseth, this year’s Chase, under a new elimina-

Josh Ladson was 43rd in 17:24.56 and Jose Zuniga was 45th in 17:27.91. Trevian York was 105th (18:43.61) and Caleb Elms was 123rd (19.15.71). Manning finished with 356 points while Hilton Head won with 21. ELLIOTT BECOMES NASCAR’S YOUNGEST CHAMP

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Chase Elliott became the youngest champion in NASCAR history on Saturday when he wrapped up the Nationwide Series title at Phoenix International Raceway. The 18-year-old rookie is the youngest driver to win a title in any of NASCAR’s three national series. He broke the mark set by Brian Vickers, who was 20 when he won the Nationwide title in 2003. MCDOWELL CLINGS TO 1-SHOT LEAD IN HSBC CHAMPIONS

SHANGHAI — Graeme McDowell lost command of the HSBC Champions. At least he kept the lead. McDowell rolled in a 30-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole Saturday that stretched his lead to four shots. That was his final birdie on a cold, gray afternoon at Sheshan International. He finished with a 1-under 71 and saw his lead dwindle to a single shot over Hiroshi Iwata of Japan. ROLLINS LEADS SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP

JACKSON, Miss. — John Rollins took a two-stroke lead Saturday in the Sanderson Farms Championship, birdieing two of the final five holes for a 4-under 68. Tied with David Toms for the secondround lead, Rollins had a three-round total of 14-under 202. He won the last of his three PGA Tour titles in 2009. From staff, wire reports

QUICKEN LOANS RACE FOR HEROES 500 LINEUP The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race today At Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, Ariz. Lap length: 1 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 142.113 mph. 2. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 142.079. 3. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 141.995. 4. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 141.794. 5. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 141.794. 6. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 141.771. 7. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 141.665. 8. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 141.321. 9. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 141.287. 10. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 141.188. 11. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 140.889. 12. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 139.746. 13. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 140.488. 14. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 140.411. 15. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 140.356. 16. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 140.285. 17. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 140.192. 18. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 140.187. 19. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 140.16. 20. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 140.127. 21. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 140.045.

tion format, has a substantially different feel from last year’s. In 2013 Kenseth won seven times in his first sea-

22. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 139.969. 23. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 139.958. 24. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 139.746. 25. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 139.697. 26. (33) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 139.432. 27. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 139.394. 28. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 139.34. 29. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 139.195. 30. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 139.104. 31. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 138.873. 32. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 138.851. 33. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 138.691. 34. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 138.307. 35. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 138.281. 36. (98) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 137.942. 37. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, Owner Points. 38. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 39. (37) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 40. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, Owner Points. 41. (83) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, Owner Points. 42. (32) Joey Gase, Ford, Owner Points. 43. (66) Mike Wallace, Toyota, Owner Points. Failed to Qualify 44. (75) Clay Rogers, Chevrolet, 137.31.

son with Joe Gibbs Racing and fought eventual champion Jimmie Johnson for the title.

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SEC ROUNDUP

Texas A&M upsets Auburn Aggies recover late fumbles to top Tigers 41-38 AUBURN, Ala. — Freshman Kyle Allen threw four touchdown passes in the first half and Texas A&M recovered two late fumbles in a 41-38 upset victory over No. 3 Auburn on Saturday that likely ended the Tigers’ playoff hopes. The Aggies (7-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference), who came in as 23-point underdogs, pulled off the kind of dramatic finish that had become an Auburn trademark. (1) MISSISSIPPI STATE 45 UT MARTIN 16

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Dak Prescott stepped up in the pocket and then pulled the ball down, accelerating through the left side of the line and darting down the sideline for an easy 48-yard touchdown run. It was one of several highlights for No. 1 Mississippi State in a 45-16 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. But the Prescott run was arguably the most important play — showing that the centerpiece of the Bulldogs’ offense is reasonably healthy as the program makes a final push for its first Southeastern Conference title since 1941. (12) MISSISSIPPI 48 PRESBYTERIAN 0

OXFORD, Miss. — Shortly after a pair of heartbreaking losses that tarnished a 7-0

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas A&M’s Hardreck Walker (98) and Josh Walker (14) signal it’s the Aggies’ football after teammate Alonzo Williams (83) recovered an Auburn fumble late in the Aggies’ 41-38 victory on Saturday in Auburn, Ala. start and a No. 3 ranking in the poll, Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze made a promise to himself and his Rebels. Ole Miss (8-2, 4-2 SEC West) appeared to be emotionally healthy in a 48-0 win over Presbyterian College on Sat-

urday. The Rebels ran up 640 yards of total offense, highlighted by Bo Wallace, who threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, exclusively in the first half. (17) GEORGIA 63 KENTUCKY 31

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Considering the hard work Georgia put in this week, senior quarterback Hutson Mason wasn’t shocked that touchdown passes came so easily against Kentucky. More notable for the No. 17 Bulldogs was the frequency of

those scores. Hutson Mason threw a career-best four touchdown passes, Nick Chubb rushed for 170 yards and a TD and Georgia steamrolled Kentucky 63-31 on Saturday. From wire reports

TOP 25 ROUNDUP

Sun Devils top Irish 55-31 TEMPE, Ariz. — Taylor Kelly threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Demario Richard in the fourth quarter and Lloyd Carrington followed with a 58-yard interception return for another score, helping No. 11 Arizona State withstand a furious secondhalf rally to beat No. 8 Notre Dame 55-31 on Saturday. The Sun Devils (8-1, No. 9 CFB) overwhelmed Notre Dame early with a string of turnovers and big plays, racing to a 24-3 lead by the opening minute of the second quarter. The Irish (7-2, No. 10 CFB) charged back with 21 straight points, pulling to 34-31 when Everett Golson hit Amir Carlisle with a 25-yard touchdown pass. But the Sun Devils had a rally of their own, scoring three touchdowns in the final 4:39 to remain firmly in the playoff mix. Notre Dame is all but out of the playoff hunt after Gol-

son threw four interceptions and lost a fumble. Kelly threw for 224 yards on 17-of-28 passing and capped one of Arizona State’s biggest wins as a program with a lastsecond, 2-yard scoring run. Golson finished with 446 yards on 22-of-41 passing and two touchdowns, but has 17 turnovers the past six games, including two interceptions returned for touchdowns by the Sun Devils. He also was sacked seven times. (10) BAYLOR 48 (16) OKLAHOMA 14

NORMAN, Okla. — Bryce Petty wasn’t kidding — he was “ready for OU.” Baylor’s quarterback answered question after question after last week’s win over Kansas by reiterating that he was ready for Oklahoma. He backed up his swagger by completing 32 of 42 passes for 387 yards and a touchdown to help the 10thranked Bears roll past the

USC FROM PAGE B1 the guys,” Spurrier said. There’s little else left for South Carolina to try after Saturday’s stunning, 45-42 overtime loss to Tennessee — the third time in its last four SEC games it led by double-digits in the fourth quarter yet collapsed. South Carolina gave up two touchdowns in the final seven minutes to fall to Missouri, 21-20; gave up three touchdowns in the last 12 minutes to fall to Kentucky, 45-38; and were up on Tennessee 42-28 with less than five minutes left before losing the first overtime game in Williams-Brice Stadium history. “Obviously, I like to beat teams that look like you’re supposed to beat them. I have had some losses I am not used to having, especially all together here this year,” Spurrier said. The criticisms have fallen squarely on South Carolina’s defense. The unit was among the SEC’s best in the past

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona State running back Demario Richard (4) is hit by Notre Dame cornerback Matthias Farley during the Sun Devils’ 55-31 victory on Saturday in Tempe, Ariz. 16th-ranked Sooners 48-14 on Saturday.

West Virginia on Saturday.

TEXAS 33

PURDUE 16

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For one half Saturday, Joel Stave looked like the quarterback who nearly led Wisconsin to last year’s Big Ten title game. Running back Melvin Gordon savored the moment.

AUSTIN, Texas — Johnathan Gray scored three touchdowns and Texas inched closer to a possible bowl game in head coach Charlie Strong’s first season with a 33-16 win over No. 24

three seasons led by NFL No. 1 draft pick Jadeveon Clowney. Yet without the star defensive end and four other starters, the Gamecocks are last in league yards allowed and points given up. “Guys just got to be able to maintain focus throughout fatigue, not have any slip up and be able to execute,” said linebacker Skai Moore, the team’s second leading tackler who missed the Tennessee game with an ankle injury. “We’ve just got to finish every game.” Much of the defensive’s struggles have come up front on the line where the Gamecocks had to replace three of four starters from last year. South Carolina is last in the SEC with just eight sacks this season after notching 25 a year ago. “Everybody was expecting to have the exact same type group as we had last year and a Jadeveon Clowneytype kid only comes around once every 10 years or so,” defensive line coach Deke Adams said. “Losing that

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talent makes a big difference.” The frustration is evident. Spurrier spent less than a minute discussing the game before walking off. “I don’t need to take any questions,” he said as he left. A few days later, Spurrier was in better spirits and concentrating on how to get his one-time SEC Eastern Division favorites into the postseason. It won’t be easy. After taking their final bye week, the Gamecocks must face Florida in The Swamp where they’ve won just once in 15 visits. After closing its home season against South Alabama, South Carolina plays at No. 19 Clemson, its state rival eager to end the Gamecocks fivegame series win streak. Spurrier’s only one losing season as a college head coach, going 5-6 in his first year at Duke in 1987. He was 6-6 in 2007, his third season with the Gamecocks. Spurrier said he wouldn’t concern himself about any fixes for next season or discuss possible staff shake

With the Heisman Trophy candidate rushing for 205 yards and one touchdown, and Stave throwing for a season best 219 yards and two touchdowns, No 25. Wisconsin pulled away from Purdue 34-16 and improved its chances to chase yet another conference championship. From wire reports

ups. He said his coaches have multiyear deals and are safe. “They were the same coaches around here when we were winning,” Spurrier said. The Gamecocks had gone 11-2 each of the previous three seasons. Spurrier’s also not worried about the Gamecocks letting past meltdowns affect them when they return to action against Florida. “We have picked up pretty well after Kentucky, after Missouri, after Auburn. Our guys are pretty resilient,” Spurrier said. “One thing I think you can say positive about the entire team, the guys did come to the ballpark ready to give it their best effort.” Defensive tackle J.T. Surratt said team leaders would again insure the players are on the same page so past mistakes don’t continue to affect the Gamecocks. “We’re not giving up,” he said. “We can still do some good things to salvage our season. So we’re going to come together.”

FOOTBALL

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ACC ROUNDUP

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(19) Clemson 34, Wake Forest 20

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(12) Mississippi 48, Presbyterian 0 Chattanooga 31, Wofford 13 Citadel 42, Furman 35 Charleston Southern 44, GardnerWebb 14 Coastal Carolina 59, Charlotte 34 South Carolina State 34, Florida A&M 17 Newberry 46, Carson-Newman 21 Catawba 28, North Greenville 17 Paine 45, Benedict 34 Limestone at Southeastern (late)

ACC SATURDAY

(2) Florida State vs. Virginia (late) (22) Duke 27, Syracuse 10 Georgia Tech 56, North Carolina State 23 Louisville at Boston College (late)

(1) Mississippi State 45, UT-Martin 16 Texas A&M 41, (3) Auburn 38 (4) Alabama at (14) LSU (late) (17) Georgia 63, Kentucky 31 Florida at Vanderbilt (late)

TOP 25 SATURDAY

(5) Oregon at (20) Utah (late) (6) TCU vs. (9) Kansas State (late) (7) Michigan State vs. (13) Ohio State (late) (11) Arizona State 55, (8) Notre Dame 31 (10) Baylor 48, (16) Oklahoma 14 (18) UCLA at Washington (late) (21) Arizona vs. Colorado (late) (23) Marshall at Southern Mississippi (late) Texas 33, (24) West Virginia 16 (25) Wisconsin 34, Purdue 16

STATE ROUNDUP

The Citadel slips past Furman 42-35 in OT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duke’s Jamison Crowder, right, outruns Syracuse’s Parris Bennett, center, as Crowder returns a punt for a touchdown in the Blue Devils’ 27-10 victory in Syracuse, N.Y., on Saturday.

Duke routs Orange 27-10 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Say this for Duke star Jamison Crowder. He listens well to his coaches. With Syracuse pinned at its own goal line and getting ready to punt early in the fourth quarter of a tie game, Duke’s coaches advised Crowder to be aggressive on the return. He was, racing 52 yards for the touchdown that gave Duke the lead for good, and the No. 22 Blue Devils rallied past the Orange 27-10 on Saturday. Crowder’s return gave Duke a 17-10 lead with 12:45 to play and was a devastating turn for the inspired Orange, who had played the Blue Devils even for three quarters. Anthony Boone threw two touchdowns to Issac Blakeney, including a 54-yarder midway through the fourth quarter, and Ross Martin kicked two field goals for Duke (8-1, 4-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). Boone is now 18-1 as a starter in the regular season for Duke, which won its fourth straight and stayed on target to reach the ACC championship game. The Blue Devils entered the game averaging 35.7 points and 422 yards that was almost evenly balanced between the pass and run. They finished with 259 yards total, just 98 on the ground against a defense that also batted down five of Boone’s throws. Syracuse (3-7, 1-5 ACC) lost for the seventh time in eight games and with only two games left in the regular season lost a chance to reach six wins and play in the postseason for the fourth time in five years. The Orange finished the season 1-5 at home, its worst record in the Carrier Dome since posting a 1-6 mark under Greg Robinson in 2007.

GEORGIA TECH 56 N.C. STATE 23 RALEIGH, N.C.— Georgia Tech’s offense did its normal yard-churning work. This time, though, the once-struggling defense pitched in on the scoring to give the Yellow Jackets a dominating road win. D.J. White and Quayshawn Nealy scored defensive touchdowns in the second quarter to help Georgia Tech beat North Carolina State 56-23 on Saturday, the Yellow Jackets’ third straight win in their Atlantic Coast Conference division race. White’s 38-yard interception return and Nealy’s 43-yard fumble return put the Yellow Jackets (8-2, 5-2 ACC) in firm control, blowing open a close game to keep them right behind No. 22 Duke in the Coastal Division standings. It was a welcome contribution for a defense that has struggled amid the brilliance of the league’s top total offense. Georgia Tech’s defense was giving up 6.4 yards per play this season, but it allowed 22 yards rushing and 284 total yards in last week’s 35-10 win against Virginia. N.C. State (5-5, 1-5) finished with 368 total yards, but managed just 12 offensive plays after halftime. The offense finished with 549 yards behind a big day from Synjyn Days, who ran for 157 yards and a touchdown. Reserve quarterback Tim Byerly ran for two scores and starter Justin Thomas ran for one. Jacoby Brissett and Matt Dayes each ran for scores for the Wolfpack, who led early but was outscored 49-3 over the next 35-plus minutes.

CHARLESTON — Aaron Miller threw for two touchdowns and ran in two more, including the game winner in overtime, to lift The Citadel to a 42-35 win over Furman on Saturday. Trailing 35-28 with 3:57 to go, the BullMILLER dogs (4-6, 2-3 Southern Conference) drove 80 yards in seven plays, including a 45yard gain on Miller’s pass to Jonathan Dorogy, to tie the game on a 6-yard touchdown run from Tyler Renew. The Citadel then held Furman (2-8, 1-4) to force overtime. Miller, who finished 8 of 13 for 142 yards passing and added 91 yards on the ground with 19 carries, opened the OT period with a 12-yard scramble and kept the ball on five of the next six snaps to cover another 7 yards, punching in the winning score from the 2. The defense then held Furman to just a yard on four attempts for the win. CHATTANOOGA 31 WOFFORD 13

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Keon Williams ran for three touchdowns to lead Chattanooga to a 31-13 victory over Wofford on Saturday The victory kept the Mocs (7-3, 6-0) unbeaten and atop the Southern Conference with regular-season games

against Tennessee Tech and Furman remaining. Williams finished with 91 yards on 27 carries. His first touchdown run of 7 yards in the first quarter gave the Mocs a 7-6 lead. Jacob Huesman, who was 26-of-33 passing for 250 yards, threw a 5-yard scoring pass to Faysal Shafaat to make it 14-6. The Terriers (5-4, 3-2) closed within a point before halftime with Lorenzo Long’s 42-yard run. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 44 GARDNER-WEBB 14

CHARLESTON — Christian Reyes ran for 163 yards and a touchdown, and Charleston Southern beat Gardner-Webb 44-14 on Saturday. Austin Brown was 12 of 21 for 239 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, and Chris Theodore added five catches for 114 yards for Charleston Southern (7-3, 2-2 Big South) which scored 27 points in the first quarter and extended to 34-0 by halftime. S.C. STATE 34 FLORIDA A&M 17

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Andrew Kollock passed for a touchdown and ran for two more as South Carolina State defeated Florida A&M 34-17 on Saturday night, keeping the Rattlers interim coach Corey Fuller winless in two games. From wire reports

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SHS FROM PAGE B1 Gamecocks are in the midst of a 4-game stretch. Since dropping three straight in the middle of the season, the Gamecocks have rebounded to outscore their opponents 151-84 while wrapping up the No. 2 seed in Region VI. “Our coaches and our young men have just stayed the course,” Jones said. “We’ve gotten a little bit better every week and that’s all you can ask for. You want to be playing your best football at the end of the year and right now we are.” Another postseason run like the Gamecocks had last year might prove even more remarkable this time. The Sumter-Summerville winner faces the winner of Gaffney and top overall seed Fort Dorchester. White Knoll and Hillcrest, the Nos. 4 and 5 seeds, respectively, would be the most likely candidates waiting in the semifinal. The 4A Division I championship game will be played on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. The Division II championship will be earlier that day at noon. Goose Creek and Region VI-4A champion South Florence are the top seeds in Division II.

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SCHSL STATE PLAYOFF BRACKETS FIRST ROUND

3A UPPER STATE

(1) A.C. Flora 37, (4) Daniel 14 (2) Lancaster 26, (3) Chapman 20 (1) Wren 56, (4) Pickens 13 (2) Emerald 28, (3) Broome 14 (1) South Pointe 56, (4) Blue Ridge 0 (3) Seneca 40, (2) Chapin 34 (1) Greer 17, (4) Clinton 13 (2) Belton-Honea Path 28, (3) Camden 9

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LOWER STATE

(1) Woodland 42, (8) Johnsonville 14 (4) Andrews 28, (5) Bishop England 9 (3) Whale Branch 21, (6) Barnwell 12 (2) Timberland 42, (7) Academic Magnet 0

SECOND ROUND FRIDAY UPPER STATE

(5) Keenan at (1) Chesnee (7) Abbeville at (6) Ninety Six

LOWER STATE

(1) Hartsville 33, (4) OrangeburgWilkinson 21 (3) Georgetown 44, (2) Airport 7 (1) Berkeley 35, (4) Dreher 28 (3) Midland Valley 35, (2) North Myrtle Beach 21 (1) Swansea 45, (4) Wilson 21 (2) Marlboro County 14, (3) Beaufort 13 (1) Myrtle Beach 69, (4) Gilbert 28 (2) Hanahan 42, (3) Lakewood 12

SECOND ROUND FRIDAY

LOWER STATE

(4) Andrews at (1) Woodland (3) Whale Branch at (2) Timberland

1A Division I UPPER STATE

(1) Christ Church 62, (8) Dixie 0 (5) St. Joseph’s 36, (4) Fox Creek 25 (3) Williston-Elko 54, (6) Southside Christian 40 (2) McBee 61, (7) Lewisville 0

UPPER STATE

(2) Lancaster at (1) A.C. Flora (2) Emerald at (1) Wren (3) Seneca at (1) South Pointe (2) Belton-Honea Path at (1) Greer)

LOWER STATE

(3) Georgetown at (1) Hartsville (3) Midland Valley at (1) Berkeley (2) Marlboro County at (1) Swansea (2) Hanahan at (1) Myrtle Beach

2A Division I UPPER STATE

LOWER STATE

(1) St. John’s 8, (8) Latta 7 (4) Bamberg-Ehrhardt 48, (5) Hannah-Pamplico 14 (3) Hemingway 20, (6) Calhoun County 0 (2) Allendale-Fairfax 38, (7) East Clarendon 6

SECOND ROUND FRIDAY UPPER STATE

(5) St. Joseph’s at (1) Christ Church (3) Williston-Elko at (2) McBee

(1) Fairfield Central 55, (8) MidCarolina 14 (4) Strom Thurmond 49, (5) Pendleton 14 (3) Newberry 52, (6) Indian Land 10 (2) Woodruff 42, (7) Powdersville 27

(4) Bamberg-Ehrhardt at (1) St. John’s (3) Hemingway at (2) AllendaleFairfax

LOWER STATE

1A Division II

(1) Dillon 41, (8) Aynor 6 (5) Waccamaw 21, (4) Lake Marion 6 (3) Loris 42, (6) Wade Hampton 0 (2) Ridgeland-Hardeeville 51, Garrett 19

SECOND ROUND FRIDAY

LOWER STATE

UPPER STATE

(1) Lamar 62, (8) North 0 (5) Ridge-Spring Monetta 33, (4) Great Falls 21 (3) McCormick 31, (6) Whitmire 9 (2) Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 44, (7) Blackville-Hilda 7

LOWER STATE

(4) Strom Thurmond at (1) Fairfield Central (3) Newberry at (2) Woodruff

(1) Lake View 47, (8) C.E. Murray 6 (5) Timmonsville 67, (4) Military Magnet 12 (3) Cross 50, (6) Branchville 14 (2) Estill 70, (7) Lincoln 0

LOWER STATE

SECOND ROUND

UPPER STATE

(5) Waccamaw at (1) Dillon (3) Loris at (2) Ridgeland-Hardeeville

2A Division II

FRIDAY UPPER STATE

Ridge Spring-Monetta at (1) Lamar (3) McCormick at (2) Hunter-Kinard-Tyler

UPPER STATE

(1) Chesnee 55, (8) Chesterfield 34 (5) Keenan 29, (4) Central 26 (6) Ninety Six 35, (3) Cheraw 21 (7) Abbeville 34, (2) BatesburgLeesville 28

LOWER STATE

(5) Timmonsville at (1) Lake View (3) Cross at (2) Estill

CLEMSON FROM PAGE B1 season, with 17 points and seven rebounds a game. He had 100 blocks to lead the ACC and a team-best 41 steals. “He’s going to be a big piece that is missing,” said point guard Rod Hall. “But we’ve got to do our best to pick that up.” Hall’s finish from last season is a good place to start. The senior averaged 9.7 points last season, but went for double figures in eight of Clemson’s final 11 games. He believes that production gave him a jump start to this year when the Tigers will need another go-to player with games on the line. “Coach kind of put the ball in my hands in tough situations and I made plays,” Hall said. “That gave me a lot of momentum.” Clemson has an advantage it hadn’t in Brownell’s first four seasons — Clemson’s top two scorers for each of the past four years did not return the following season — in that four of its top five scorers are back from a year ago. Along with Hall, senior Demarcus Harrison and juniors Landry Nnoko and Jordan Roper return. Nnoko, at 6-foot-10, finished third in the ACC with 69 blocks a year ago and Brownell thinks he can take another step forward with more of an offensive presence. “I feel great about it,” Nnoko said. “I feel like it’s my time.” Things to watch at Clemson this season:

traditional powers North Carolina State, Maryland and Wake Forest — and won 10 league games for just the fourth time in history. Brownell received a new sixyear deal worth $10.6 million.

STABILITY

Clemson’s last home game with North Carolina State on March 3rd will start a year’s hiatus from its longtime arena Littlejohn Coliseum. Shortly after, the athletic department will start a renovation project expected to cost up to $80 million. The school will play the 2015-16 season in the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in downtown Greenville about 40 minutes away from campus.

A year ago, Clemson entered the off the program’s first losing season in 10 years and some wondered if Brownell, formerly coach at UNC Wilmington and Wright State, had the chops to mix it up with the biggest players in college basketball’s deepest conference. With McDaniels’ help, the Tigers finished sixth in the ACC — ahead of

ROUGH START

Clemson could have the most difficult start in ACC history: league opener against North Carolina followed by road games at Louisville, Pittsburgh and Virginia before returning home to face Syracuse. Yikes! TIME TO BLOSSOM

Sophomore Jaron Blossomgame was considered a star recruit from Alpharetta, Georgia, when he signed with Clemson three years ago. But a broken leg cost him one season and he was slow to get back in the swing of things as a redshirt freshman starter last year. Brownell said this is the first offseason the 6-7 Blossomgame has not been bothered by injury and that should show on the court. GETTING DEFENSIVE

Brad Brownell’s built the Tigers on defense and don’t expect that to change this season. Clemson was second in the ACC behind Virginia and fifth nationally allowing just 58.4 points a game. The Tigers were among only 12 Division I teams out of 345 to give up fewer than 60 points a game last winter. SAY GOODBYE

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carolina quarterback Cam Newton (1) is pushed out of bounds by Seattle free safety Earl Thomas (29) during their game last week. The Panthers hope to have two starting offensive linemen back in the lineup and that will help get Newton back on track when they go on the road to face Philadelphia on Monday.

Panthers need better Newton against Eagles BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE— Panthers coach Ron Rivera hopes the return of two starting offensive linemen will give Cam Newton more time to make plays in the passing game. Carolina is mired in a three-game losing streak entering Monday night’s game at Philadelphia and is 1-5-1 in its last seven games. Newton has struggled during the last three weeks, held to 527 yards passing and one touchdown with three interceptions during that span. Many of his throws are sailing high or wide or his intended target. Part of the issue is Newton has been under siege in the pocket, sacked 10 times in the last three games. RIVERA The return of left tackle Byron Bell and left guard Amini Silatolu — who both practiced full on Thursday and aren’t listed on the team’s injury report — should help an offense that ranks 26th in the league. Starting right guard Trai Turner is also improving, but may still be another week away. “A lot of it is not just about him,” Panthers coach Ron Rivera said of Newton’s recent struggles. “We can put it all on the quarterback and say it’s all about the quarterback, but this is a team game.” Rookie Kelvin Benjamin has dropped a pass in the end zone in each of the last two games for Carolina (3-5-1). And Newton has gotten little help from his running backs, which have been hobbled by injuries all year. Playing behind an offensive line last Thursday night that included four undrafted players hasn’t helped either. Rivera said earlier in the week if the Panthers are going to reach the playoffs in backto-back seasons, they’ll need to stay healthy on the offensive line the rest of the way. “In order for us to make a run. ... we’ve got to have some groups have some continuity, the (offensive line) being one of them,” Rivera said. “It’s a group that’s been up and down because of the injuries.” Newton did some self-scouting during in five days off players had since last Thursday night’s loss to New Orleans and said he needs to get better, too. “I think we’re at that point right now that everybody understands what’s at stake,” Newton said Wednesday. “Every week is a must-win for us.” Mark Sanchez, who is filling in for the injured Nick Foles for the Eagles at quarterback, can relate to what Newton is going through. He struggled in New York and wound up getting cut by the Jets. Sanchez said Newton “will be just fine” if

‘I just want to win, whether I play good, bad or indifferent. We are past due for a game that proves we are what we thought we were.’ CAM NEWTON Panthers quarterback on Carolina’s recent offensive struggles this season.

he continues to trust the coaches and his preparation and not let outside distractions get to him. “He’s a heckuva player, a physical specimen with incredible talent,” Sanchez said. “He’s one of those guys that you play against and it’s like, ‘Dang, man. The guy is a stud.’ So he has to understand that he’s one of heckuva player and to never change no matter what. When things aren’t looking so good from the outside just put your head down and keep working and studying and trust his ability.” Eagles coach Chip Kelly is pretty confident Newton will bounce back, too — he just hopes it isn’t Monday night. He knows all about Newton’s potential. Newton led Auburn to a 22-19 win over Kelly’s Oregon Ducks in the 2011 BCS national championship, throwing for 265 yards and two touchdowns and running for 64 yards on 22 carries. Kelly called 6-foot-5, 245-pound Newton the “complete package” at quarterback. “I remember just watching him in pregame warmups and thinking, ‘holy smokes this guy is a legitimate quarterback,’” Kelly said. “He can throw it. Obviously he broke Peyton Manning’s rookie (yards passing) record. He can make all the throws and then, unfortunately, if you defend all the throws he has the ability to pull it down and run. He can run around people, he can run through people. He’s built like an NBA power forward.” Newton’s future appeared on the rise entering this season after leading the Panthers to the NFC South championship. But after a 12-4 season, Newton’s overall record as a starter has fallen to 27-28-1. He’s been hobbled by rib and ankle injuries and he’s completing just 57 percent of his passes this year with only eight touchdowns in eight starts and five interceptions. “I just want to win, whether I play good, bad or indifferent,” Newton said. “. We are past due for a game that proves we are what we thought we were.”

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Sip and Stroll through town Wine tasting supports local elderly BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

SIP AND STROLL VENUES

One of autumn’s most anticipated events returns to downtown Sumter Friday evening, when Sumter WineFest presents its annual Sip and Stroll, which is exactly what it sounds like: Participants walk through downtown between the hours of 6 and 8:30 p.m., dropping into local businesses where they taste a variety of white and red wines paired with complementary foods. The eighth annual event is set for Nov. 14, and sponsor Sumter Senior Services’ director Shirley Baker reminds those interested that tickets are limited, and they go fast. Janice Williams, SSS’ director of RSVP, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, said that’s because the event is fun in so many ways. “It brings a lot of people downtown, and the shops stay open at night to serve wine and tasty nibbles,” she said. “It’s a leisurely event. People get their wine and stroll down the streets, stopping to talk with friends and strangers. There’s live music, and of course, the wonderful wines you get to taste.” Many people discover favorite wines during Sip and Stroll, and they will be able to order them from Marketplace Spirits. Sip and Stroll participants, who must be 21 or older, sign in and get their wristbands and maps in the lobby of the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., beginning around 5:30 p.m. Those who visit all 11 venues will be eligible for a drawing for a digital camera. “It’s a good opportunity for people to visit these businesses at night and see what they have to offer,” Baker

• Thompson Construction Group Inc. 100 N. Main St. • Angel’s Restaurant 33 N. Main St. • Main Street Tavern 24 N. Main St. • la bella vita 7 S. Main St. • Agape Hospice Rotary Centennial Plaza • Clark Law Firm, LLC 22 E. Liberty St. • Sumter Board of Realtors 26 E. Liberty St. • Hartre Corner Liberty and Sumter streets • Spa on Main 38 N. Main St. • Deas Law Firm 201 N. Main St. • Main Street Society Main Street green space

Sumter Board of Realtors is a perennial supporter of Sip and Stroll. Here, participants in the fundraiser that offers wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment, enjoy the wide variety of snacks offered by the Board at a past event. said. “A lot of people even get ideas for Christmas gifts and decorating. There’s really a lot going on downtown.” The 11 downtown businesses will stay open until at least 8:30 Friday night for the festive event, and then participants stroll to the Sumter Opera House for desserts, dessert wines and hot beverages served on the stage. The Main Street Society sponsors the desserts prepared by Hamptons restaurant. Society members will

serve wine in the green space across from the Opera House. Linda Beck, Anne Galloway, the Pack Rat Boys and Gerald and Trammel Jazz, as well as other musicians will perform at several venues. Baker agreed with Williams that Sip and Stroll is one of the most enjoyable events held downtown; she also pointed out how important the fundraiser is to Sumter Senior Services. “Our funding has been cut drastically over the past few years,” she said,

“and we have to have matching funds for the grants we receive. Sip and Stroll and our other events are crucial to our being able to provide essential services to Sumter’s needy seniors.” Among those services, she said, are Meals on Wheels, congregate meals in the senior centers, counseling, social activities, transportation and more. The centers also have programs and appropriate exercise facilities and instruction to keep seniors active.

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Iron lung on display; $7.9 million for Clarendon hospital renovation 75 YEARS AGO – 1940 April 2-8 The plan to establish a cemetery near the Bland Iris Gardens and the city’s First Mill development has been abandoned, as the result of a telegram sent to the promoting organization by Mayor F.B. Creech. Immediately upon hearing of the project last week Creech wired L.L. McGirt Jr., secretary Yesteryear and treasurer in Sumter of the GreenSAMMY WAY lawn Memorial Park in Columbia, the sponsor, protesting on behalf of himself and the city of Sumter against the establishment of a cemetery near the two beauty spots. • Miss Eva Jessye, acknowledged authority in the field of

Negro music and folklore and outstanding choral conductor, received on Monday a gold cup in appreciation for “cultural contributions to her race.” The honor was conferred by the Detroit Negro Opera Guild and the Detroit Musicians Association and was the first such presentation by the organization of distinguished musicians. • The Sumter High School tennis team has been hard at work every afternoon for the past two weeks and they are almost ready to open their season. This is the first year that the high school has had a team and many interesting matches are being scheduled. The team is coached by Bill Clark, and Harold Lutz and Buddy Beall are fighting hard for the number one spot on the team; Vivian and Herbert Moss, Mack Moise, Joe Wells, Milton Weinberg and several other promising players are

1940 — Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Howell Jr. started saving pennies when they learned a new member of the family was on the way. The boy arrived weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces, and there were 38 pounds of pennies (approximately $63) waiting to pay the doctor and hospital bills. out for the team. • One of the largest gatherings of Kiwanians with their wives ever held in Sumter oc-

curred this afternoon, when the local club at a regular meeting honored one of its members, Fulton B. Creech,

with an Award for Distinguished Service. • This is the time of year when the minds of sports fans automatically turn to baseball, and here in Sumter they have one of the finest and best kept parks in the south. One of the big reasons why the Sumter park is in such prime condition for the start of baseball is the gentleman Fred C. (call me ‘Skin”) Cole, the efficient caretaker of the plant. • After five months work and with two more months to go, Phelps Bultman is leading a close race in the Pioneer division of the Better Citizenship Program at the YMCA. For the five months Bultman has scored a total of 498.5 points; running a close second is Robert Hirshberg with 497. • Sumter people who attended the music festival in Columbia Saturday evening

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COLUMBIA — Dr. Jessica Elizabeth Brunson and Dr. Andrew Chad Jolly were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Millstone at Adams Pond. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. David Brunson, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret W. Taylor and the late Lt. Col. Thomas J. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Brunson, all of Sumter. She graduated with a doctor of pharmacy from the University of South Carolina. She is employed as a clinical pharmacist at Chester Regional Medical Center. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith G. Jolly of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and the grandson of Mr. L. Blaine McCann of Roaring River, North Carolina, and the late Mrs. Lois McCann, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Ray Jolly of Wilkesboro. He graduated with a doctor of pharmacy from the University of South Carolina. He is employed as a pharmacist by Tuomey Healthcare Systems. The Rev. Lee Brown officiated at the ceremony. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a full-length veil and a timeless designer gown featuring a sculpted sweetheart neckline, scalloped cap sleeves, a custom designed lace back with a satin band at the waistline embellished with Swarovski crystals and pearls, a fit-and-flare trumpet skirt, and Swarovski covered but-

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tons and a semi-cathedral length train adorning the back. She carried a hand-tied bouquet wrapped in burlap and lace with white roses and hydrangeas accented with pink peonies. Ms. Tara Eden Steele served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Ms. Alison Paige Coleman, Ms. Cheryl Anne Braxton, Ms. Krystal Rae Webber and Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor. Dr. Christopher William Tidmarsh served as best man. Groomsmen were Dr. Michael Midei Smith, Mr. Patrick James Conley, Mr. Sean Edward Kissinger and Mr. Taylor David Brunson. The reception was held at Millstone at Adams Pond. The couple resides in Columbia.

On Oct. 21-23, Laurance Kannon coordinated two days of student-led chapels which parents, grandparents and friends were invited to attend. Various students in fourth through eighth grade performed skits, duets and solos. Fifth-grade students put on a class play depicting the Battle of Jericho, and several sixth- and eighth-grade students performed a skit about the right kinds of friends. After Alexandria Mya Mays performed a piano solo, Tori Lang recited Luke 19:1-10. Kannon performed two duets with his students playing “God Is So Good” on the piano with Zane Timmons and “Amazing Grace” on the guitar with Tori Lang. “Down in the Valley” and “He’s Got the Whole World” was performed by a guitar ensemble consisting of Joshua Hood, Lakeiya Sims, Annabelle Smith, Kolton Mooney, Matthew Thomas, Zane Timmons, David Adams, Chloe Beauchamp and Israel Catoe.

AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING SCS offers various after-school opportunities for the students including sports, music lessons and academic tutoring. The great advantage of after-school tutoring is extended not only to struggling students but also to students who wish to further advance their knowledge of the subject matter through oneon-one instruction. Middle school science and math teacher Kent Lundy and high school math teacher Carol Rollings tutor students on a daily basis not only during the scheduled study halls but also after school. Fourth-grade teacher ReeLynn Coombs often stays after school helping her students and former students with their homework. English teacher Miriam Marritt offers writing help classes when various papers are assigned. Target Learning Center teachers Margaret Barron and Laura Mahoney use every moment in their classrooms in individualized instruction. — Miriam Marritt

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Booth-Shiver Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lauren Booth of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Jayne Rowell Booth of Charleston, to John Willis Shiver IV of Charleston, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Willis Shiver III of Americus, Georgia. The bride-elect graduated from Clemson University and The Citadel Graduate College. The bridegroom-elect graduated from The University of Georgia. The wedding is planned for January 2015 in Charleston.

Fertility issues put pressure on woman’s biological clock DEAR ABBY — I am an educated, single woman in my 30s. I’d love to be a mom one day, but because I have fertility/ovuDear Abby lation issues, ABIGAIL I’ll need treatVAN BUREN ments in order to conceive. I’m scared that by the time I find a husband, I may be too old. For the last few months I have been dating a great guy, “Scott.” He says he’s willing to help me have a child. However, when marriage was mentioned, Scott said he won’t be ready to settle down for a few more years. I understand, because he’s not yet financially stable. I don’t mind waiting to marry him, but I can’t wait that long to have children. My friends say I scream “desperation,” but most of them are also in their 30s, married and aggressively seeking fertility treatments. Should I wait for the unknown or take a leap of faith? Weighing my options in Houston DEAR WEIGHING — No one can answer that for you. But while you’re pondering, let me weigh in: Before “leaping,” you should be fully aware that Scott — as nice as he may be — may not be husband material. The baby could be in college before he’s ready to settle down, so the responsibility of raising your child may be solely yours. I assume that as an educated woman you have a good job, but it’s important you discuss this with an attorney, so Scott’s financial responsibility to his child will be spelled out beforehand. Children and child care are expensive. If something un-

foreseen were to happen to you or the child — an accident, a physical or mental illness or disability — the costs could skyrocket. Also, if you’re a regular reader, you may have noticed that more than a few women say that because they have a child, men shy away, which could negatively affect your chances of marrying in the future. DEAR ABBY — My wife and I have married children. When it comes to holiday meals, we have a problem. For instance, our youngest daughter was the first to ask us for Thanksgiving dinner. I gave no answer at the time. That same day, one of our sons asked. Another son asked a day later. I told them all I’d let them know. Well, the day after that, our oldest daughter called and invited us. We have been to all the kids’ homes for holiday dinners except our oldest daughter’s. Because we had never been there for a holiday, we accepted her invitation. Now our youngest daughter, who asked us first, is upset. She choked up on the phone when I told her we were going to her sister’s. How do we make all our children happy? What should we have done? Holiday dilemma DEAR DILEMMA — The way you handled it was not only insensitive, but also rude. Because your youngest daughter was the first to invite you, you should have either accepted her invitation or declined — not strung her along and kept her hanging. I don’t blame her for feeling hurt because it now appears you favor her older sister. From now on, work out a plan in which you rotate holiday dinners among your children and there will be fewer hurt feelings.

The following Thomas Sumter Academy Lower School students were recently recognized during the First Quarter Recognition Rally: A Honor Roll First grade — Anna Bell, Benjamin Kessinger, Dannie Lynn Waynick, Abigail Rocheleau, Sydnie Shaffer, Lucy Gore, Mikayla Razor, Vienna Caluag, Ronia Sanders, Payton Sosbee and Kai Varitz; second grade — Reed Dollard, John Morgan, Olivia Drakeford, Ayden Thompson, Piper Hitch, Christian Razor, Diya Patel, Abby Bradley, Ella Caruthers and Matthew Roedl; third grade —

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Hana Caluag, Cadin Ragan, Crickette Chmiel, Olivia Diller, Asher Park, Matthew Cross, Tyler Brunson, Connor Claus and Isabella Grudzinski; fourth grade — Annie Kessinger and Jessica Jost; and fifth grade — Sammy Kessinger, Alex Vincent, Libby Gore, Ally Moses, Jacob Crowe and Davis Wade A/B Honor Roll First grade — Brayden Barnhill, Isaiah Bright, Mia Brockington, Andrew Conners, Zachary Crabtree, Brayden Finan, Addison Harvey, Charleston Bock, Carter Hill, Dillon Kirkland, Paisley Newman, Palmer Wade and Brylee Watkins; second grade — Lakin Atkinson, Wilson Britton, Mary Elise Drakeford, Grace Murray, Sylvia Burrows, Wynston Grant, Elijah Rogers, Collin Bolick, Laney Caughman, Nico Hassell, Molleigh Ross, Nathan Gaines, Brandon Marshall and Lauren Scott; third grade — Savannah Byrd, Dawson Kirkland, Aaliyah Pinkham, Ella Bell, Gracie Perez, Aiden Wellman, Ian Harris, Jake Marshall, Jacob Wilkerson, Sam Matthews, Alex Singleton and Logan Wilkes; fourth grade — Torrie Chapman, Emily Holladay, Kassi Martin, Evan Stevens, Ethan Gaines, Lillian Lindler, Madelin Morgan and Landyn Stevens; and fifth grade — Stephanie Carges, Landon DeLavan, Hayden Lyons, Kort Claus, Logan Scruggs, Nathan Corns, Hailee-Rhodes Eargle, Emma Bradley, Lindsay Daniel and Cameron Turner Bringing Up Grades (BUGS) Award First grade — Lucy Gore; second grade — Peter Carino, Leah Crews, Emily Pinkham, and Alex Sizelove; third grade — Madison Barnhill; fourth grade — Riley Hyder and Bryson Watt; fifth grade — Grayce Gainey, Ansh Patel and Hayden Poston Citizenship Award First grade — Anna Bell, Aidan Butcher, Payton Sosbee and Brayden Finan; second grade — Lakin Atkinson, Wes Carter, Isaac Davis and Ella Caruthers; third grade — Liz Majors, Landon Vincent and William Wright; fourth grade — Mary LeNoir Hoge and Mack Eades; fifth grade — Lilly Matthews and Madeleine Britton Accelerated Reader Points Winners First grade — Kai Varitz and Anna Bell; second grade — Matthew Roedl and Piper Hitch; third grade — Isabella Grudzinski and Olivia Diller; fourth grade — Maddie Morgan and Jessica Jost; and fifth grade — Jakob Murray and Nathan Corns PE Awards First grade — Brylee Watkins and Palmer Wade; second grade — Brandon Marshall and Piper Hitch; third grade — Tyler Bryson and Madison Barnhill; fourth grade — Savannah Price and Bryson Watt; and fifth grade — Jamie Huntley and Porter Laney — Kim Roedl

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Family of ‘Christmas elves’ donates Rockefeller Center’s traditional tree BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (AP) — An 85-foot Norway spruce that belonged to a central Pennsylvania family of “Christmas elves” will serve as Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree this year. Workers cut down the 13-ton tree and a crane hoisted it onto a trailer Wednesday morning for the 155-mile journey to midtown Manhattan. It’ll be illuminated for the first time on Dec. 3 in a ceremony that’s been held since 1933. The tree was donated by Dan Sigafoos, 38, and Rachel Drosdick-Sigafoos, 29, who live in a century-old farmhouse about three hours west of New York City. They begin their holiday season early by starting to play Christmas music in August or September. “I am a big Christmas elf. My whole family are Christmas elves,” said Drosdick-Sigafoos, a diving coach at Susquehanna University who also works part-time at a hospital. “So for me, this is just literally beyond my wildest dreams.” Erik Pauze, the head gardener at Rockefeller Center, was driving on Interstate 80 several years ago when he spied the tree from the highway. “I said, “’Whoa! Check that out,’” Pauze recalled. He got off the highway and took pictures. But the tree wasn’t quite ready, and the owner of the home didn’t want to part with it. When the Sigafooses purchased the farmhouse two years ago, the former owner’s real

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An 85-foot, 13-ton Norway spruce, which will serve as Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree this year, is hoisted onto a trailer Wednesday morning in Bloomsburg, Pa. estate agent mentioned that Rockefeller Center had been interested in the massive 90-year-old spruce next to the barn. Once it’s hoisted into place at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the tree will be decorated with more than 45,000 LED lights and a 9½-foot-wide Swarovski star. The annual tree-lighting event at Rockefeller Center attracts tens of thousands of people and is watched by millions more on television. After Christmas, the tree will return to Pennsylvania and its wood will be used to build homes for Habitat for Humanity, Drosdick-Sigafoos said.

EARLY DEADLINES FOR WEDDINGS / ENGAGEMENTS Nov. 30 edition, deadline is noon on Nov. 19 Dec. 7 edition, deadline is noon on Nov. 26 Dec. 28 edition, deadline is noon on Dec. 17 Jan. 4, 2015 edition, deadline is noon on Dec. 23 Engagement and wedding announcements of local interest are published on Sundays. The usual deadline is noon on the preceding Monday. Engagement and wedding forms may be obtained at The Sumter Item or downloaded from www.theitem.com. Please type or print all information, paying particular attention to names. Do not print in all capital letters. Photographs must be vertical and of reproduction quality. To have your photo returned, provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Photos may also be e-mailed to rhonda@theitem.com. All photographs must be received by the Monday deadline. For additional information, call (803) 774-1264.

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‘Family Affair’ actress Garver back in mystery film BY NICK THOMAS Tinseltown Talks Well-known for her role as ‘Cissy’ in the 1960s sitcom “Family Affair,” Kathy Garver began her film career a decade earlier as a child actor with appearances in three 1950s classic movies, “The Night of the Hunter,” “The Bad Seed,” and “The Ten Commandments.” This month she returns to the big screen in “Mom, Murder & Me,” a film written and directed by Heather Donnell and part of this year’s California Independent Film Festival Association. The world premiere was held at the Orinda Theater, Orinda, California, in September (see www.mommurderandme.com). Garver says the film’s director approached preparation for filming a little differently. “On many films and TV shows you often meet other actors for the first time on your first day of shooting,” said Garver from her home in San Francisco. “But for this movie during rehearsals, the director had us do improvisations as well as some yoga. So by the time we started shooting the movie, we knew the other actors quite well. I loved working like that.” The film, she says, is also a “family affair.” “It’s a fun movie and I play the Mom who helps her daughter (Sarah Klaren) investigate a possible murder,” said Garver. “It’s a comedy-mystery and actually based on a true story that happened to the writer.” One of Garver’s earliest

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Kathy Garver, right, stars in a mystery film with Sarah Klaren. Garver is perhaps best known for playing Cissy on the 1960s sitcom “Family Affair.” films was also based on a true story – according to the Christian faith – and was one of Hollywood’s greatest Golden Age epics: “The Ten Commandments” (1956). “I was hired as an extra for the scene where all the slaves are leaving during the Exodus,” she recalled. “I played Rachel, who sits in a wagon with a lamb. During the scene, I heard a loud voice suddenly boom out ‘Don’t let that little girl’s face get in the camera!’” Garver says the associate producer came running over to cover her up, but she wondered about the voice. “This was ‘The Ten Commandments’ and I was only 8 during the filming so I thought, ‘Was this God talking?’” But then a large crane descended on the set and “out gets Cecil B. DeMille!” The director took an instant liking to young Kathy’s features and wanted to save her for use in future scenes he was planning.

Kathy Garver, far left, is shown with the cast of “Family Affair.” Anissa Jones and Johnny Whitaker played Buffy and Jody, the niece and nephew of Brian Keith, center. Sebastian Cabot, right rear, was the butler, Mr. French. “He wrote a scene into the Exodus for me, where the slaves are getting ready to go on their long trek,” she recalled. “He had me start from the top of a stone stairwell and continue down the steps to the fountain where I try to fill my water vessel.” In another scene, she was cast with “Moses.” “I was holding my doll, Rebecca, on a papier mache mountain as the Red Sea closed,” she said. “Charlton Heston (Moses) asks me ‘Are you afraid?’ And I answer ‘No, but Rebecca is.’ As I

hold out the doll, he picks me up and carries me away. Unfortunately, that scene was cut from the film!” Over the next decade, Garver concentrated on TV roles and was 20 when hired for “Family Affair” (see www.kathygarver. com). While she enjoyed the show’s five-season run, the work could prove challenging for a young adult. “I was too old to play with the little kids,” she said, referring to younger costars Anissa Jones who played Buffy and Johnny Whitaker who was

YESTERYEAR, FROM PAGE C1 were proud of DuPre Rhame. Among a group of Metropolitan Opera singers this Sumter boy, director of music at Furman University, held up his end in splendid style. If the program had not stated who were the singers, a stranger would never have guessed that he was not one of the group that came from New York. • The Iron Lung, which is being purchased by the Elks Lodge of Sumter through voluntary contributions, arrived here Saturday and has been placed on display in the gift department of W.B. Burns & Sons store on North Main Street. The public is cordially invited to inspect this wonderful appliance, which will be placed at the Tuomey Hospital for the use of the general public of Sumter County. • Today the first call was made for those boys and girls interested in joining the YMCA swimming squad for the coming season to report for practice. Mites under 13 and Midgets under 15 are the groups to be organized now. Last year’s midget team completed the season undefeated last summer.

50 YEARS AGO – 1965 Jan. 31–Feb. 6 W.C. Bochman, president and general manager of Radio Station WDXY, has been elected a director of the Board of the South Carolina Broadcasting Association. He is a veteran broadcaster having entered the field in 1939. He has served as general manager of radio and television stations in Columbia, Beaufort, Spartanburg, and before coming to Sumter in 1960, he was general manager of WJSO in Johnson City, Tennessee. • Alvis J. Bynum has been promoted to assistant cashier and Reginald G. Dawkins to auditor at the National Bank of South Carolina. The promotions were announced by S.L. Roddey, chairman of the board, and Harry E. Wilkinson Jr., president. Bynum, a native of Sumter and son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Bynum, was educated in the Sumter City Schools and graduated from Wofford College in 1959 with a B.A. degree in Business Administration. Dawkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Dawkin,s is a Sumter native. He attended the Sumter City Schools and completed his education at Wake Forest College and the University of South Carolina earning a B.S. Degree in Business Administration.

• Arthur Abbott and Tommy Edens are representing Sumter in state Class AAA basketball statistics charts with their accurate shooting, figures released by Gaffney High School and the Gaffney Ledger reveal. A recent check of Triple-A statistics showed Edens rated third best in the state in individual scoring average with a 20.5 mark. Abbott rates third in the state on field goal accuracy among those with 50 or more attempts. Abbott made 27 of 52 tries for 51.9 percent. • The third Community Concert in Sumter this season will have a youthful western flavor. It will feature the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus which will present a program of classics, carols, folk songs and westerns. • Mrs. George P. (Mim) Cox was selected as the 1964 Volunteer of the Year by the Family Services Advisory Council. This honor is the highest awarded by the Family Services. During her service to the program, Mrs. Cox has devoted herself to its betterment. • One of the most distinguished former members of Bethel Baptist Church, Frank Kolb, returns Sunday to the church of his childhood and youth. The occasion will feature music by the 22 voice allgirl choir, showing of the Baptist Foundation’s color film, “God’s Will Through Yours,” and a timely message by Kolb, executive secretary of the Baptist Foundation of S.C. • G.W. Ogburn of Apex, North Carolina, put on a startling demonstration of the firesmothering capabilities of the odd High Expansion Foam Generator for Sumter city officials here yesterday, as his smallish unit quickly put out a roaring oil fire purposely set on city property at the water pumping station east of town. While Chief C.V. Wilder and a crew of firefighters stood by, Ogburn cranked up the onecylinder gas engine powering the unit, turned a valve to admit water and foam solution, and the foam began rumbling out of the extended canvas “hose.” The roaring flames which licked skyward for 50 feet causing heavy black clouds of smoke, died down as quickly as they developed when the “soap suds” began their spooky work. • Jack M. Summers, principal of Central Elementary School, has been named coordinator of instructional services for School District 17, effective July 1, district Board Chairman John W. Godbey an-

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1965 — This is a Clemson University architectural team’s conception of downtown Sumter by 1985. The Dixie Life building and the old bank building still stand as landmarks. Notice undulating roofs crossing Main that connect all the shopping elements and make access easier for pedetrians. Main Street is a mall with no traffic allowed, while Liberty is widened to handle the automobile flow. nounced today. • The Sheriff’s Office was sabotaged yesterday afternoon. A local man, Ollie Gaylord, 64, is being held in county jail on charges of malicious mischief and petty larceny. Sheriff Byrd Parnell said the phones and police radio ceased functioning at 1:38 p.m. yesterday. • Sumter’s 13-year-old singing star, Sharon Monroe, will make her fourth TV appearance on Sunday afternoon on Joe Nichols’ Showcase program, Channel 13, Florence. Specializing in gospel songs, Sharon will sing on “Ten Thousand Angels.” She was introduced to Nichols by Johnnie Eagle, recording artist and staff member of WYMB, Manning.

25 YEARS AGO – 1989 Nov. 3-9 • The Sumter County Library received a Library Services and Construction Act grant for $2,500 that will allow for some extra programs in the children’s library during the next year. Children’s Librarian Melinda Brown said the grant money will be used to purchase books for the library’s children’s room; to coordinate monthly, parent-adult meetings on what’s available in the children’s room; and to make the KIDSNET! Program available in the library. • Big plays were the specialty of the evening between Sumter and Hillcrest Friday, and the Gamecocks had more than their fair share as they defeated the Wildcats 35-13 at Hillcrest Memorial Stadium. Sumter did not have a sustained drive the entire game. Derrick Witherspoon had a long touchdown run from scrimmage, returned a kickoff for another touchdown and set up the Gamecocks’ final score on a long pass reception. Martin

Burns also returned a punt for a touchdown. • Autumn is a time when children’s thoughts turn from witches on brooms and Halloween treats to Thanksgiving turkey and the holidays. It’s also a time when Susan Simpson looks toward the holidays. The holidays are big selling times for a broom maker, so she’s busy making her decorative fireplace, house and whisk brooms. Simpson, a 43-year-old Dalzell resident, has made decorative – but functional – fireplace brooms for a long time. During the past few years her house brooms and whisk brooms have become more popular, too. • The Sumter High girls cross country team laid a foundation for future success while Fred Baltazar finished up his cross country career in style at the state meet Saturday in Columbia. The Lady Gamecocks accumulated 301 points to finish 13th in the girls 4A meet, held at Hilton Field on Fort Jackson. That result was just fine with head coach Rutledge Dingle. “Our girls ran pretty well as I expected,” Dingle said. “Their times were all good. This is a young team and they were a little nervous before the race.” • Three hundred and forty Sumter feet will travel down New York’s Central Park West to Columbus Circle to Broadway to 34th Street and then to Seventh Avenue next year when the Sumter High School Marching Band participates in the 1990 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The band, which recently chalked up a secondplace finish at the State Band Competition, learned earlier this year of its acceptance in the parade and has recently begun to raise money for the trip. • The U.S. Department of

Jody. “And I was too young to hang out with the adults!” She says Brian Keith, who played her uncle, loved the kids and was great to work with, and the two remained friends until his death from suicide in 1997. However, his mood changed throughout the series. “Brian was a lot of different personalities during the show,” Garver said. “He was married to Judy Landon at the beginning, but she was very high society. He was much more down to earth and didn’t like all that hoopla, and they eventually divorced.” Keith filmed “Krakatoa: East of Java” (1969) while still working on “Family Affair” and met actress Victoria Young. “He became much happier then, and they eventually married,” said Garver. In addition to acting, Garver published “A Family Affair Cookbook” in 2009 and plans to release another book, “Surviving Cissy,” in 2015. Having survived the often difficult years as a child actor and now progressed to parental roles, as in “Mom, Murder & Me,” Garver is also planning a compendium of former child star actors from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s for 2016, the 50th anniversary of “Family Affair.” “We lost two wonderful former child stars in the past year – Shirley Temple and Mickey Rooney – so I think that book will be dedicated to them.” Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has features, columns, and interviews in over 400 magazines and newspapers.

Housing and Urban Development has awarded the Sumter Housing Authority $633,592 to renovate local subsidized apartments. J.B. Raffield, executive director of the authority, said Monday that the money will be used primarily for the modernization of Hampton Manor (housing for the elderly and handicapped) on Hampton Avenue, Harmony Apartments on Harmony Court and Friendship Apartments on Calhoun Street Extension. • The Hurricane Hugo special edition of the Shaw Air Force Base newspaper won the Special Achievement category at the annual Tactical Air Command Media Contest for newspapers from 27 bases throughout the United States. Published Sept. 29, the 20-page edition of The Spirit moves on to Air Force-wide competition. • Thomas Sumter Academy may only have a 5-4 record, but come Friday the Generals will be playing for a state championship. TSA will be playing Hammond for the Palmetto Athletic Conference state title at the Skyhawks’ field beginning at 7:30 p.m. The two teams met during the regular season and Hammond dominated by a 40-0 count at General Field. • A $7.9 million renovation plan for Clarendon Memorial Hospital was approved by the hospital board Wednesday night and sent to Clarendon County Council for examination. Council is likely to discuss the plan at its next meeting Nov. 20. In September, the board and Clarendon County Council met to discuss the project, and county council set a $5 million cap on renovations. However, additions to the proposed renovations were called for during the meeting and those changes were given to Columbia architect Barry Jenkins of Jenkins, Hancock and Sides to study. • Top state officials now have in hand the most comprehensive report on Hurricane Hugo’s impact on South Carolina yet compiled. The 2-inch thick report prepared by the state Budget and Control Board provides little dramatic, new information. But for the first time it brings together damage assessments and response efforts from 25 separate state agencies, private relief efforts and utilities. “Basically what has happened is that there is so much information bouncing around, that there was no one place to go to to summarize that sort of activity,” said Sam Griswold, the board’s deputy executive director. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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Groups of allied troops prepare to move to the front during World War I.

Poignant poem honors fallen of WWI on

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he 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” of 1918, originally called Armistice Day and now generally known as Veterans Day, marked the end of World

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War I. As people

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poppies in remembrance of those who fought, Reflections

The Queen of Belgium thanks U.S. troops for their military service.

looks at the poem by Lt. Col John McCrae titled “In Flan-

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ders Field,” which started the

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

poppy tradition. McCrae was a soldier, physician and poet in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. He joined the Canadian military and fought in the second battle of Ypres in the Flanders region of Belgium “where the German army launched one of the first chemical attacks in the history of the war. They attacked the Canadian position with chlorine gas on April 22, 1915, but were unable to break the Canadian line, which held for over two weeks. In a letter written to his mother, McCrae described the battle as a ‘nightmare. For 17 days and 17 nights none of us have had our clothes off, or our boots, except occasionally.’” He was prompted to write the poem “In Flanders Field” after the death of his friend, Alexis Helmer, at the Second Battle of Ypres. The poem referenced the red poppy that grew freely over the graves of the soldiers. This flower would rapidly become the most recognized symbol of those soldiers who died in combat. McCrae was not pleased with his work and threw the poem away. A friend retrieved the work, and it became one “of the most popular and most quoted poems” from World War I. It “references the red

Between the crosses, row on row, General Pershing talks with U.S. troops at the front. Troops, below, are transported by rail to a combat zone.

That mark our place, and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead, Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe:

poppies that grew over the graves of fallen soldiers resulting in the ‘remembrance poppy’ becoming one of the world’s most recognized memorial symbols for soldiers who have died in conflict.” The poem and poppy are prominent Remembrance Day symbols throughout the Commonwealth of Nations, particularly in Canada, where “In Flanders Fields” is one of the nation’s best-known literary works. The poem also has wide exposure in the United States, where it is associated with Memorial Day.

Sumter County’s veterans display will be open each Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day — Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. The display will honor our military from every service branch and conflict. There is no charge for admission. Information used to prepare this story was taken from The Sumter Item Archives and Wikipedia Encyclopedia. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

U.S. troops rest prior to returning to combat. One of the many staff cars, left, is used to move men and deliver messages.

To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Field.

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Student Rachel Floyd was one of more than 30 students, staff and faculty who participated in Central Carolina Technical College’s Oct. 30 Red Cross blood drive.

Central Carolina Technical College JUMP WEEK HELD Hundreds of CCTC students took advantage of “Jump Week,” a special event from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 at Main Campus; F.E. DuBose Campus in Manning; Kershaw County Downtown Campus in Camden; and Lee County Site in Bishopville. Academic and financial aid advisers were on hand to help students get a “jump” on spring registration and provided course registration assistance. Spring semester begins Jan. 12.

In conjunction with their S.C. History class taught by Alan Moore, seventh-grade students visited Hampton Plantation State Park on Oct. 27. Located on the banks of the Santee River outside of McClellanville, it was the home to several prominent S.C. founding fathers and to Archibald Rutledge, the Poet Laureate of S.C. for many years. The three preschool classes visited Covenant Place on Oct. 29. Dressed for Halloween, the students participated in a costume parade for the residents. As part of their physical education class, eighth-grade students visited Wagon Trail Farm for a course in hunting safety on Oct. 29. — Sean Hoskins

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Scott’s Branch High School senior Natrone Davis attended the Emerging Young Leaders program in Greenville.

51 INDUCTED INTO SOCIETY Central Carolina Technical College inducted 51 students into the Beta Eta Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at the college on Oct. 27. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of the two-year college. Its mission is two-fold: to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students; and to provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming. Inductees are: William Adams, Joshua Arbeiter, Lakeithea L. Bailey-Nelson, Heather Brackett, Alvin Brown, Terry Brown, Jessica Burris, Jessica Clark, Ashley Coker, Trent Coker, Portia Coles, Brittany Collins, Nicole Costanzo, Ralph Daly, Shannon Drye, Daniel Fahr, Christina Farmer, Tabitha Gertin, Aaron Gibson, Anthony Gibson, Sonya Gibson, Shanda Goodwin, Charles Gordon, Trevia Harbin, Kenya Harper, Michelle Hinson, Sheila Johnson, Marcela Kennedy, Michelle Kubik, Angela Letterman, Heather Lynch, Jose Maccou, Crystal McCaskill, Briana Mitchell, Loren Nelson, Amber-lyn Orazi, Veronica Ragin, Taneisha Ramsey, David Rhodes, Sterling Sawyer, Rebecca Sears, Zachary Shrift, Jenna Szupka, Monica Thomas, Bobby Tyner, Brandy Vander Sys, Edith Weaver, Stephen Wilkinson, Sekenyia Williams, Stormy Wilson and Assonia Yates. Mark Neal, the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter adviser at the college, presided over the meeting. Dr. Tim Hardee, president of Central Carolina, was the guest speaker. Hardee presented Neal with a special lapel pin honoring his five years of service as adviser. — Becky H. Rickenbaker

Wilson Hall ALL-STATE CHOIR The following students were selected for the S.C. Independent School Associaton AllState Choir: seniors Emily Cross, Gigi Moore and LauraClare Thevenet and juniors John Ballard and Jake Croft. The students, who are members of the choral class taught by Dr. Laura Ballard, performed at the annual SCISA Heads’ Conference on Nov. 6.

SENIOR SUPERLATIVES The following seniors were chosen by their classmates for the superlatives: Simmons deHoll and Chase Belk — Most Likely to Succeed; Hannah Jordan and John Wells Baker — Most Athletic; Carter Dwight and Jim Mayes — Most Dependable; Hanna Niebuhr and Talmadge Johnson — Friendliest; Kendall Brogdon and Raines Waggett — Most Intelligent; Madison Beasley and Holland Johnson — Most School Spirit; Laura-Clare Thevenet and John Eagle Miles — Most Talented; and Daisy Chumbler and Pierce Thompson — Wittiest.

SCOTT’S BRANCH HIGH As a result of attending the Emerging Young Leaders program this summer at the Riley Institute in Greenville, Natrone Davis, a senior at Scott’s Branch High School, plans to make a difference. Emerging Public Leaders, launched in 2003 by the Riley Institute, is an intensive, statewide and service-oriented leadership program for rising S.C. high school seniors. Natrone met for a week this summer to investigate topics such as engaging in the community, analyzing critical issues, practicing ethical leadership, developing communication and presentation skills, and planning for the implementation of a service project. Natrone has begun working on his project and will present it at the Riley Institute in the spring. Natrone’s project consists of mentoring a group of young males that attend Summerton Early Childhood Center and St. Paul Elementary School. He chose these schools because he feels there is a vital need for young black role models during their early school years. Natrone says, “The statistics of young black males in the prison system is staggering and that is unacceptable.” Natrone visits a group of young men once a week during his service learning hours class time. In addition to mentoring the young men during the day, Natrone plans to hold a Thanksgiving Youth Basketball Camp at the high school. As a reward for positive behavior, the youths will attend the camp with two friends of their choice. The cost of the camp will be waivered for all participants because of donations and an allotment that the Riley Institute has given for expenses. — Beverly Spry

University of South Carolina Sumter RIVALRY BEGINS USC Sumter’s 21st Annual Big Wednesday Tailgate Party presented by the USC Sumter Alumni Association will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the USC Sumter Nettles Gymnasium. The state’s largest combined Carolina-Clemson Indoor Tailgate Party will begin at 6 p.m. and will be catered by Logan’s Roadhouse. The annual Tailgate Party includes entertainment by D.J. “Howie D” and visits from “Cocky,” “Tiger” and “Blaze.” There will be fabulous door prizes from our generous sponsors and complimentary face painting. Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the “Gaudiest Gamecock” and “Tackiest Tiger” contests. Tailgate Party tickets are available in advance and at the door for the same price. Adults are $20, USC Sumter Alumni Association members are $15, students are $10, children 4-12 are $10, and 3 and

under are free. All proceeds support student scholarships. Visit www.uscsumter.edu for more information or call (803) 938-3760 to purchase tickets. — Misty Hatfield

William Thomas Academy FALL FESTIVAL A SUCCESS William Thomas Academy had its annual Harvest Fall Festival on Friday. It was a big success. Students had time to fellowship and enjoy a fun day filled with food, face painting, games, bounce houses and a fish fry. We would like to thank our supportive parents and all who helped to make this possible.

STUDENTS RECOGNIZED The following students are recognized for making the honor roll this quarter: B Average Students — Todd White and Leneric Thorne First Steps (4K) Satisfactory Students — Shamar Bethea, Amaria Anderson, Jasmine Boatwright, Bianca Jones, Moziah Seymore, Shurie McMillian, Malachi White and Javarian Williams — Lateasha Harris

Sumter School District PETITION FOR DIPLOMAS Students who are no longer enrolled in public school who previously failed to receive a high school diploma due to the exit exam requirement or were denied graduation only because they did not pass one or more portions of the exit exam are now eligible to petition their local school board to determine eligibility to receive the diploma. This is retroactive back to students who would have graduated in 1990 or thereafter. Act 155 was passed and signed into law in April and stated, in part, “Beginning with the graduating class of 2015, students are no longer required to meet the exit examination requirements set forth in this section and State Regulation to earn a South Carolina high school diploma.” Persons eligible to receive a South Carolina high school diploma under the provisions of Act 155 must have met all other graduation requirements at the time of his or her high school attendance. All eligible candidates’ names must be verified and submitted to the S.C. Department of Education by the local school board. The department will not accept requests directly from a diploma candidate. Petitions must be directed to the local school board based upon the high school that the eligible candidate attended. Petitions are available on the district’s website at www.sumterschools.net. If approved, the diplomas are sent back to the district by the Department of Education, and the student will be called and asked to pick up his or her diploma from the Superintendent’s office. The deadline for petitions to be submitted to the local school board is Dec. 31, 2015.

COMMITTEE SPONSORS FORUM The Chamber of Commerce Education Committee sponsors the Student Leadership Career Forum at the Sumter School District high schools. The first one for the 2014-15 school year was held recently at Crestwood High School. Local leaders met with 30 selected students and had a roundtable discussion. The

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014 adults spoke with the students about characteristics of good employees, good financial habits, the importance of lifelong learning, and the educational institutions of higher education that can help students reach their career goals. Businesses represented at the Forum were the Sumter Sheriff’s Office, BD, Logic2Performance, Tuomey Regionial Medical Center pharmacy and Bank of Clarendon. A few days after the roundtable discussion, the Crestwood career specialists took the students by bus on site-visits to the businesses. The visits provided a firsthand look into the actual career opportunities at the sites. Following the visits, the student leaders shared their experiences with other students and encouraged them to participate in the next conference.

BAND MAKES VIDEO The Sumter High School band made a video in hopes of winning $10,000 to purchase new percussion equipment. The public is asked to watch it and pass on the link to all their friends. The link to the video is http://www.youtube.come/ watch?v=5I9gjZjCO3I.

FUTURE MINDS SPONSORS TALENT SHOW South Carolina Future Minds, the hub of private support for public schools, will offer a free talent contest to all S.C. public school students. Any public school student is eligible to enter the video competition for talent in the entertainment arts and in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The competition opens Jan. 5 for “This School’s Got Talent,” and Feb. 20 for “This School’s got STEM.” The top three winners in each category will win cash prizes. Posters have been distributed to each school in the district. For more information, please visit www.scfutureminds.org.

GOLDEN APPLE PROGRAM BEGINS The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce is continuing its Golden Apple awards program at each of the three high schools and seven middle schools in Sumter School District. The program began as a pilot program in some of the former District 2 and 17 high schools long before the districts consolidated and has grown into an annual, much anticipated program at all the middle and high schools. Students at each school are nominated by their teachers, counselors, or administrators for their outstanding character, and 12 students at each school are chosen for recognition. Parents are invited to the program, and business partners and members of the chamber are there to support and recognize the students. The participants enjoy a breakfast at the program, paid for by business partners. The presenting sponsor for this year’s program is Caterpillar Inc. Gold sponsors are Adams Outdoor Advertising, Childs and Halligan Attorneys at Law, Kaydon Corp. and Dr. James Privett. Breakfast sponsors are Hill Plumbing and Electric Co. Inc. and NHC Healthcare of Sumter. The first event for the year was held at Crestwood High. The program will be held at all 10 schools and will conclude in March.

CAREER CENTER HONORED The Military Order of the Purple Heart Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Dr. Shirrie B. Miller, principal of the Sumter Career and Technology Center. The Sumter General George L. Mabry, Jr. Chapter 817 surprised Dr. Miller with the award at the Career and Technology Center on Oct. 23. The award recognized the Center’s help with the chapter’s floats in both the Christmas and Iris Festival parades last year. The certificate read, “For her patriotism, devotion, and untiring efforts to assist the military veterans of the community while serving as principal of the Sumter Career and Technology Center, the members of the General George L. Mabry, Jr., Chapter 817 in Sumter, South Carolina, offer their sincere gratitude for your assistance in preparing our float that stands out above the rest. Thanks to you, your staff, and students for a job well done.”

BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED The Sumter School District Board of Trustees will meet Monday night at 6 p.m. at the District Office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road. The new board members will be sworn in at this time. The meeting was originally scheduled at Lemira Elementary.

DISTRICT TO OBSERVE VETERANS DAY All of Sumter School District schools and the district office will be closed on Tuesday in honor of Veterans Day. Many of the schools will host Veterans Day programs at the schools before and after the holiday. Some of the ROTC programs and other students will participate in community events on Tuesday. For a list of all district and school activities each month, see the monthly district calendar on the district website at www.sumter schools. net. There is also a link to each school from the district site. — Mary B. Sheridan

Lee County School District LEE CENTRAL MIDDLE Lee Central Middle School’s Male Leadership Academy traveled to Columbia on Oct. 26 to attend the University of South Carolina vs. Benedict College basketball game. The academy is headed by Assistant Principals Ryacus Dean and Noel Hazzard. Lee Central Middle School’s Male Leadership Academy is a group of eighth-grade male students. The trip was the first of many events planned and was very successful.

BISHOPVILLE PRIMARY Bishopville Primary School unveiled Kinder Lane on Oct. 31. Kinder Lane is a new read aloud center for early childhood students. BPS held its character parade on Oct. 31.

LEE CENTRAL HIGH Lee Central High School’s STEM Department hosted “Science In Action” on Nov. 1. The sponsors were South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics and South Carolina GEAR UP. Guest presenters were from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, South Carolina GEAR UP, Wells Fargo and First Citizens. — Shawnta McKenzie

St. Anne Catholic School

St. Anne Catholic School took a new spin on an old idea this Halloween. Instead of Jack O’ Lanterns, students created Saint O’ Lanterns to remind them of the many saints who’ve shown the love of Christ. The idea was introduced by Liz Morrow. St. Anne’s second-grade class, left, selected the SPCA for their October Service Project Recipients. All month, they collected items and coins to help make animals at the SPCA comfortable and safe. — Leah Kiernan

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Rob Verdi, the featured saxophonist in Saxsational, will play many of his collection of more than 100 saxophones, as well as several styles of music, with a concentration on jazz and pop. He’ll perform at the Sumter Opera House on Thursday.

Concert association presents virtuoso musician BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com Rob Verdi brings his extensive collection of saxophones to the Sumter Shaw Community Concert Association’s second presentation of its 68th season. Arguably the most popular jazz instrument today, the saxophone has been around since 1841, when Adolphe Sax introduced it, and the composer Hector Berlioz took a shine to it. Berlioz used the bass ophicleide, which resembles the offspring of a bassoon and a saxophone, in his most famous work, Symphonie Fantastique. Since the days of Vaudeville in the early 1920s, the saxophone has become increasingly popular — and recognizable — after a brief fall from favor during Vaudeville’s demise. Extraordinary designs for the instrument proliferated during that time, and Verdi’s collection features most of them. He can play them all, too. Verdi will showcase these unusual saxophones during his concert at the Sumter Opera House on Thursday, Nov. 13, as he looks at more than 50 years of the instrument’s influences on jazz and the contributions of some of the most famous saxophonists. Among the artists whose contributions he will play are John Coltrane, Paul Desmond, Charlie “Bird” Parker, Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz and others. Instruments Verdi expects to employ in his presentation and concert include the curved sopranino, plastic alto, straight tenor, connosax, slide sax, bass and a rare 6-foot contrabass sax. Selections in the concert will likely include such tunes as “Autumn Leaves,” “Take 5” (written by Desmond and made famous by the Dave Brubeck Quartet), “Singing the Blues,” “When You Wish Upon a Star,” the theme from “Pink Panther” and “Yakety Sax,” originally recorded by Boots Randolph and perhaps even more recognizable as the theme for the British comedian Benny Hill. Verdi plays all genres of music on the saxophone. He got his bachelor’s degree in music education from Arizona State University, has taught junior high school music and was a featured soloist with the Phoenix Symphony. For more than 20 years, his Side Street Strutters Band was the house jazz band at the Disneyland Resort, where he still performs and conducts jazz workshops. He also performs as a freelance musician around Los Angeles. With a collection of more than 100 saxophones, as well as 150 other rare instruments, Verdi said he hopes to one

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Tommie Sorrell, general manager of Willie Sue’s Food and Spirits, overlooks the wood-fire grill inside the new restaurant’s kitchen. He joked he wished he had a smaller version of the kitchen at his house.

Rehab unit opens on Miller Road Sumter East Health and Rehab will hold an open house for its new rehabilitation unit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at 975 Miller Road. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. RSVP to Kim at (803) 7755394.

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Meet medical clinic staff during grand opening Sumter United Ministries is holding a drop-in celebration for the grand opening of its Medical Clinic from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at 36 Artillery Drive. For more information, call (803) 775-0757.

JCPenney offers 20 percent off to vets JCPenney plans to honor Veterans Day with a 20 percent off military discount for all current or former military personnel and family members of active duty, reserves, Guard members and retirees now through Nov. 15. Customers can visit jcp. com/military to print a copy of the coupon and redeem it at any JCPenney store.

Belk holds Santafest next weekend The children departments of all Belk stores will host Santafest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Festivities will include free photos with Santa Claus, candy canes, holiday crafts and refreshments. Belk’s first Charity Belkie Bear, which was designed by a 9-year-old customer at last year’s Santafest, will be unveiled. It will then be available in most stores and online at belk.com. Children ages 4 to 11 will again be invited to create their own Belkie Charity Bear using a provided coloring sheet template. Judges will select a grand prize winner who will receive 10 custom Belkie Charity Bears created based on the winner’s design, along with a $500 Belk shopping spree. A Belkie Charity Bear and $500 Belk shopping spree will also be awarded to winners in each of three age categories. The grand-prize winner of the Belkie Charity Bear design contest will get the chance for his or her winning design to be used in creating a new Belkie Charity Bear for 2015 with the proceeds from the sale of that bear going to a charity or cause of the winner’s choice. For more information, visit belk.com or contact your local store.

Willie Sue’s honors family, features history BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com The owner of Sumter Piggly Wiggly stores is branching out into new territory. Ricky McLeod opens his first restaurant, Willie Sue’s Food and Spirits, later this month. “It’s a little bit above a Piggly Wiggly deli,” he said. “The whole place is dedicated to my grandmama. She was one of the most influential women in my life.” Located at 3355 Patriot Parkway, the new place will serve everything from salads, sandwiches McLEOD and pasta to seafood, steak, ribs and chicken. Prices will range from $7 to $29. “We needed a good restaurant this side of town,” said Tommie Sorrell, general manager. “There is something for everybody and in every price range.” A chalkboard in the lobby will feature daily specials. It was recycled from Edmunds High School, McLeod said. The heart pine wood used to construct the building is all from the old Sumter train depot. “I was overwhelmed when he took me to a family barn stacked to the ceiling with huge, beautiful, 100-yearold pine beams,” said Scott Bell of RS Bell Architects LLC. “We used the wood in all areas of the building, not altering the dimensions of the original lumber.” He hopes the cedar siding and stone

Named after his grandmother, Ricky McLeod’s first restaurant is set to open later this month. The architect, Scott Bell of RS Bell Architects LLC, hopes the exterior will remind people of simpler times. veneer of the building will be reminiscent of simpler times. The interior artwork draws its theme from Sumter’s agricultural history, featuring old cotton mills and gins. A large, wood-fire grill highlights the kitchen. “It’s a very nice kitchen,” said Sorrell, who has worked in the food industry in various positions during the last 20 years. “I wish I had one like it at my house, just on a smaller scale.” He’s looking forward to preparing and trying new dishes that he can serve to customers right away. With

chain restaurants, Sorrell said you have to get corporate approval first. Both the inside and outside bar areas will feature large-screen TVs. The screened-in porch, which can seat between 50 and 60 people, sports roll-down windows, curtains and heaters for colder weather. Indoor seating accommodates 176 people. The restaurant has 76 parking spaces with overflow parking available. When opened, Willie Sue’s will employ more than 30 people. “We’ll open the day after we’re ready,” Sorrell said. “You only get one shot at that first impression. We want to make sure it’s right.”

Shopping apps offer cash back at the grocery store BY JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Preparing for your Thanksgiving meal? Be aware that a new breed of shopping apps makes it easier to save money at the grocery store: Take a picture of the receipt and wait for the cash to roll in. SavingStar, Snap, Checkout 51 and others let users earn money back if they buy certain products. Recent offers include getting $5 back for buying a Jennie-O frozen turkey, 25 cents back on a jar of Peter Pan peanut butter and $1 back on Dole pineapple juice. Shoppers first have to open the apps and scroll though the different offers available. New deals are added weekly, and the apps work in most large retailers, including Stop & Shop, Target, Wal-Mart and others. To verify purchases, users take a picture of the receipt with their smartphone camera. Sometimes they

also need to scan the product’s barcode with the phone’s camera too. The apps add cash to users’ accounts within a day or two. When the account reaches a certain level, usually $20, users can request a check or move the money into their bank accounts. The small rebates can add up. So far this year, Kathryn Trainor has earned more than $110 using SavingStar to buy snack bars, grapes and other groceries. Trainor has ditched paper coupons and uses the app instead. Here’s how each of the apps work:

CHECKOUT 51 This app offers deals that can be used in any store, as long as the receipt spells out the name of the product. Checkout 51 users can get a paper check after their balance reaches more than $20. Recent offers: 50 cents back for a gallon of any brand of milk; $1 back on any Pledge cleaning product.

For more information, visit https:// www.checkout51.com/.

IBOTTA This app can be used in many big retailers, including ShopRight, CVS and Whole Foods. To unlock offers, the app sometimes makes you watch a 30-second ad or take a quick poll. Users can cash out after they earn $10 by transferring the money to their PayPal or Venmo accounts. They can get Starbucks or iTunes gift cards if they prefer. Recent offers: 75 cents back for Hellmann’s mayonnaise; 25 cents back for any 12-pack of canned soda. For more information, visit https:// ibotta.com/.

SAVINGSTAR Besides its regular weekly offers, SavingStar also gives back the full price of one selected item between Friday and Sunday. For example, this past weekend, users who bought a cup of Newman’s Own Greek yogurt

got the full price returned. The app works at certain stores but includes most major retailers such as Costco, Kroger and Walgreens. The app will let you know which stores it works at based on your location. You only need to earn a minimum of $5 to cash out, and the money can be sent to a PayPal or bank account. Recent offers: 60 cents back if you buy three packs of Green Giant frozen vegetables; 55 cents back for King Arthur flour. For more information, visit https:// savingstar.com/.

SNAP Launched last month by daily-deal and coupon site Groupon, this app works at any store. Users can request a check when they earn more than $20. Recent offers: $1.50 back for Lysol disinfectant sprays or wipes; 25 cents back for a head of cauliflower. More infomation can be found at http://snap.groupon.com.

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How To Read The Market in Review The list includes the most active stocks in each exchange, as well as stocks of local interest. Stock Footnotes: cc â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PE greater than 99. cld - Issue has been called for redemption by company. d - New 52-week low. dd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Loss in last 12 mos. ec - Company formerly listed on the American Exchange's Emerging Company Marketplace. g - Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h - temporary exmpt from Nasdaq capital and surplus listing qualification. n - Stock was a new issue in the last year. The 52-week high and low figures date only from the beginning of trading. pf - Preferred stock issue. pr - Preferences. pp - Holder owes installments of purchase price. q â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Closed-end mutual fund; no PE calculated. rt - Right to buy security at a specified price. s - Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. wi - Trades will be settled when the stock is issued. wd - When distributed. wt - Warrant, allowing a purchase of a stock. u - New 52-week high. un - Unit,, including more than one security. vj - Company in bankruptcy or receivership, or being reorganized under the bankruptcy law. Appears in front of the name. Mutual Fund Footnotes: e â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ex-capital gains distribution. f â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Previous dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quote. n - No-load fund. p â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fund assets used to pay distribution costs. r â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Redemption fee or contingent deferred sales load may apply. s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stock dividend or split. t â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Both p and r. x â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ex-cash dividend. Source: The Associated Press and Morningstar. Sales figures are unofficial. iShiBxHYB 92.34 +.09 -.19 iSR1KVal 103.32 +.17 +1.12 iSR1KGr 94.52 +.02 +.56 iSR2KVal 100.47 +.30 +.39 iSR2KGr 137.48 +.03 -.15 iShR2K 116.71 +.18 +.15 iShUSPfd 39.72 +.10 -.03 iShREst 75.27 -.06 +.29 iShHmCnst 24.55 +.16 +.48 ITW 92.81 -.15 +1.76 IngerRd 63.51 +.35 +.89 IngrmM 27.14 -.18 +.30 IntcntlExch 218.54 -1.38 +10.25 IBM 162.07 +.61 -1.23 IntlGame 16.37 -.10 -.02 IntPap 52.87 +.40 +2.25 IntlRectif 39.82 +.03 +.05 Interpublic 19.21 -.18 -.18 InvenSense 15.20 -.47 -1.01 Invesco 41.28 +.33 +.81 InvMtgCap 16.26 +.16 -.28 IronMtn 38.05 +1.58 +1.98 iSh UK 18.97 +.11 -.04 iShCorEM 49.45 +.30 -.98 iShCHJpn 27.02 -.21 -.48 ItauUnibH 14.10 +.26 -.65

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THE SUMTER ITEM BUILDING PERMITS • Sandra V.M. Broadway, owner, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Construct, contractor, 1817 Appaloosa Drive, $5,701.02 (reroof, residential). • Michael and Lindsay Geddings, owners, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Construct, contractor, 3245 Tamarah Way, $9,622.67 (reroof, residential). • Michael C. and Peggy M. Newman, owners, Wilkes Builders, contractor, 3055 Firestone Court, 2,970 heated square feet and 1,351 unheated square feet, $210,500 (new dwelling, residential). • Norman J. and Dianne M. Condrey, owners, Tim Alsbrooks, contractor, 1795 Hideaway Drive, $6,200 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Robert F. and Joyce A. Dubose, owners, Robert Dubose, contractor, 2790 Fenimore Drive, $5,000 (reroof — shingles, residential). • George D. and Carolyn H. Ross, owners, Sam Avins Construction, contractor, 3535 Queen Chapel Road, Dalzell, $5,000 (reroof, residential). • Mary Ellen M. Lloyd, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1827 Hialeah Parkway, $5,600 (reroof, residential). • Elvin Wendell Rogers Jr., owner, Frank’s Roofing, contractor, 5105 James Furman Prescott Lane, Gable, $5,500 (reroof, residential). • Robert A. and Vivin M. Ross, owners, Palmetto Building Services, contractor, 2649 Lorentz Drive, $5,668.62 (reroof, residential). • Heirs of Moses Dingle and Alberta Dingle, owners, Christopher Culler dba Chris Culler, contractor, 706 N. Main St., $5,000 (reroof, residential). • William A. Hicks Jr., owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1006 Kentwood Drive, $6,280 (reroof, residential). • Frederick M. Hines (trustee), owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 482 Mallard Roost, $11,610 (reroof, residential). • Adam C. and Katherine C. Watford, owners, Carolina Home Improvements, contractor, 911 Rockdale Blvd., $8,500 (new shingles, repair fascia, residential). • Wayne M. McElveen, owner, Advance Roofing Services, contractor, 1551 Old Ford Drive, $7,900 (reroof, residential). • Mercelene H. Scott, owner, Gregory Willis Baker dba Baker Roofing, contractor, 855 Whatley St., $6,650 (reroof, residential). • Joe L. Harris, owner, Welch’s Quality Builders & Roofers LLC, contractor, 4995 Dennis Road, Rembert, $5,400 (reroof, residential). • Flavia T. Manard, owner, Welch’s Quality Builders & Roofers LLC, contractor, 1050 Twin Lakes Drive, $8,780 (reroof — facial metal, residential). • David A. and Gina M. Wright, owners, Charpy’s Pool Service, contractor, 565 Brutsch Ave., $21,000 (swimming pool, residential). • Louis J. Jr. and Suzanna C. Foley, owners, Charpy’s Pool Service, contractor, 2455 Clematis Trail, $33,000 (swimming pool, residential). • Floyd Peterson, owner and contractor, 18 Arkansas Drive, 480 heated square feet, $15,000 (family room and 1/2 bath addition, residential). • James and Kitty A. Rembert, owners, Crescent Construction LLC, contractor, 879 Perry Blvd., $5,000 (reroof, residential). • New Beginning Outreach & Minis, owner, Hardee Construction Co. Inc., contractor, 4660 Thomas Sumter Highway, Rembert, 5,300 heated square feet, $570,000 (new construction of church, commercial). • Scott W. Rumph, owner, Tefon Construction Co., contractor, 1072 Broad St., $185,000 (fire damage repairs, commercial). • Andrew M. and Cecelia B. Thorne, owners, James Miller Construction, contractor, 3305 Matthews Drive, $8,200 (new roof, residential). • Lillian R. Gurnicz, owner, Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., contractor, 2347 Orvis St., $5,744.68 (siding, residential). • Susan S. Driggers, owner, Wilkes Builders, contractor, 3055 Green View Parkway, $7,000 (reroof, residential). • Alfonso P. and Delulyn V. Green, owners, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 3120 Caitlynn Drive, $5,800 (reroof, residential). • Daniel C. and Teresa L. Buschor, owners, The Clearwater Co., contractor, 1095 Summit Drive, $57,300 (swimming pool, residential). • William Scott and Lori Briggs, owners, Scott Briggs Air Conditioning, Heating & Mech Svc LLC, contractor, 6050 Wedgefield Road, Wedgefield, 800 unheated square feet, $10,192 (detached metal storage building on concrete slab, residential). • Peter A. and Nina B. Donnelly, owners, Rain or Shine Roofing Contractor, contractor, 473 Chippewa Circle, $9,469 (reroof, residential). • Twokes LLC, owner, D.C. Ecker Construction Inc., contractor, 520 Physicians Lane, 10,405 heated square feet, $801,155 (new dialysis treatment clinic, commercial). • Union Baptist Church, owner, Hawkins and Kolb Construction Co., contractor, 5840 Spring Hill Road, Rembert, 880 heated square feet, $180,000 (foyer and restrooms addition, commercial). • Donald and Gilda Wilds, owners,

Wells Builders, contractor, 953 Rebecca Cove, 400 heated square feet and 218 unheated square feet, $42,000 (reshingle / add 18 square feet to porch / 400 square feet sunroom addition / att deck / windows, residential). • Donald Lee and Sandra E. Champ, owners, David Windham dba Windham Roofing, contractor, 4925 Moye St., Dalzell, $5,250 (reroof, residential). • Anthony V. Hughes, owner, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 3295 Lauderdale Lane, $8,800 (install new roof, residential). • Sylvia Hodge Mitchum, owner, Harvey McDonald, contractor, 2150 Old Manning Road (mobile home, residential). • Daryl R. Jackson and Will Jenkins, owners, Shelwood China, contractor, 1180 Malone Drive, $10,000 (reroof / vinyl siding, residential). • Hugh W. and Frances R. Cook, owners, James Miller Construction, contractor, 1001 Twin Lakes Drive, $5,000 (new roof, residential). • Robert D. and Jacklin M. Kee, owners, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 3510 Katwallace Circle, $10,940 (reroof / fascia / siding, residential). • Oliver and Sharonlyn M. Polk, owners, Cwall Lyons dba C&L Co. Corp., contractor, 772 Redstone Drive, $5,500 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • James Haskel and Ruby Jean Boyd, owners, Joshua Neal dba Neal Brothers Builders, contractor, 975 One Mile Road, Gable, 2,420 heated square feet and 869 unheated square feet, $250,000 (new dwelling, residential). • The Sumter County Museum, owner, TCO Construction Inc., contractor, 122 N. Washington St., $75,000 (widen and pave driveway, commercial). • Duangmani Friday-Carraway, owner, Ronnie V. Grant, contractor, 1245 Doby St., $5,000 (reroof, residential). • Earl John and Cindy S. Reese, owners, Triple R Construction LLC, contractor, 460 Lakewood Drive, $9,478 (vinyl replacement windows and French door on existing sunroom, residential).

PROPERTY TRANSFERS • Dennis R. Gordon to Dennis R. and Cynthia B. Gordon (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 70 Radcliff Drive, $5 etc. • Rudolph Sr. and Rudolph Jr. Barkley to Rudolph Barkley Jr., one lot, three buildings, 2115 Belflower Lane, $5 etc. • Frederick Ray Allen to Benjamin A. and Carolyn W. Hutcherson, one lot, one building, 2391 Springvalley Drive, $94,000. • Forfeited Land Commission to Charles Smith, one lot, one building, 3775 Colony Circle, $15,099. • Forfeited Land Commission to Robert Coe, one lot, one building, 1817 Roche Road, $1,789. • Daniel P. and Mary E. Lawless (trustees) to Daniel P. Lawless and Mary E. Lawless Revocable Living Trust, one lot, one building, 3612 Beacon Drive, $5 etc. • James C. and Elizabeth A. Mendicino to Marcus P. Thames, one lot, one building, 620 Brutsch Ave., $199,900. • Brian D. and Lucy B. Bean to Brian D. Bean, one lot, one building, 3305 Oleander Drive, $5 etc. • Marguerite M. Curtis Estate to Clarence J. Jr. and Janet B. Wilkes, one lot, one building, 1085 Cutleaf Drive, $151,000. • Edward Mcdona Dubose to Edward Mcdonald Dubose Jr., Providence Township, $5 etc. • Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Cory L. Chappell, one lot, one building, 20 Glade Drive, $31,000. • Ricci Lynn Richardson (interest conveyed) to Ricci Lyyn Richardson, one lot, one building, 610 W. Hampton Ave., $5 etc. • Brenda O. Shaw to Campbell H. and Manning W. McAdams, one lot, two buildings, 2860 Lillington Drive, $350,000. • Candace Lea Thom and Sharon Ann Hamasaki (interest of Lois Thom) to Jessica and Jeremy Spencer, one lot, one building, 25 Calhoun Drive, $105,000. • Pinnacle Properties of Sumter to Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Association Inc., one lot, 1619 Cabelas Place, $5 etc.; Pinnacle Properties of Sumter to Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Association Inc., one lot, Mason Road, $5 etc.; Pinnacle Properties of Sumter to Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Association Inc., one lot, Mason Road, $5 etc.; Pinnacle Properties of Sumter LLC to Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Association Inc., one lot, Mossberg Drive, $5 etc.; Pinnacle Properties of Sumter LLC to Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Association Inc., one lot, one building, Mossberg Drive, $5 etc. • Ivan Kelley to Sarah Pringle Kelley (lifetime estate), one building, 6895 Arthur Gayle Road, $5 etc. • JW&R Realty Co. to Walter R. Cunningham Sr., one lot, one building, 764 Meadow Circle, $5 etc. • Great Southern Homes Inc. to Brian C. and Mary Allison Wolf, one lot, 455 Continental Road, $189,000; Great Southern Homes Inc. to Brian C. and Mary Allison Wolf, one lot, 445 Continetal Road, $189,000. • Franklin D. Rogers Jr. to Christopher B. and Rachel Scott, 1485 Boots

Branch Road, $20,000. • Brian and Tricia Lecher to Gainey Investments LLC, one lot, one building, 1800 Vintage Court, $291,500. • Mungo Homes Inc. to Frank Jr. and Natasha R. Porter, one lot, 1512 Ruger Drive, $158,030. • Justin L. Smith to William P. and Christin L. Chandler, two lots, one building, 84 Willow Drive, $40,000. • Craig S. and Janie Burrell to Christopher C. Drake, one lot, one building, 5460 Ainsworth Drive, $41,000. • Ivonne J. Deleon to Ivonne J. Moore, one lot, one building, 2690 Beth Ave., $5 etc. • Bernice Brown Bennett and Linda McNealy to Marilyn Robinson, 6890 Scales Road, $29,000. • Jeffie B. McDonald Estate to Capital Investment LLC, one lot, one building, 905 N. Guignard Drive, $77,000. • Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. to Kevin N. Swaney, one lot, two buildings, 19 Wactor St., $48,000. • William H. Lee to Rose Marie and William H. Lee, one lot, two buildings, 32 Barnette Drive, $5 etc. • Joseph Bennett to Alease Bennett et al, 4640 Spencer Road, $5 etc.; Joseph Bennett to Alease Bennett et al, one lot, three buildings, 6390 Nakia Drive, $5 etc.; Joseph and Ale Bennett to Alease Bennett et al, 6560 Frye Road, $5 etc.; Joseph and Ric Bennett to Alease Bennett et al, three buildings, Rafting Creek Township, $5 etc.; Richard and Joseph Bennett to Alease Bennett et al, two buildings, Rafting Creek Township, $5 etc. • First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Inc. to Jonathan W. and Jodi C. Davis, seven buildings, 3121 Camden Highway, $135,500. • Patricia M. and Melanie R. Gochnauer to Marvin W. and Ernestina Stevens, one lot, two buildings, 9 Anne Park, $35,000. • John L. Gibson to David McGee Jr., one lot, two buildings, 320 Dancona St., $22,500. • Elizabeth Sutton Estate to Debra G. Mixon and Patti G. Hendrix, one lot, three buildings, 65 Carrol Drive, $5 etc. • Audrey J. Siebold to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, one lot, one building, 5770 Wessex Drive, $36,572. • Richard and Geraldine S. Singleton to Terrance J. and Cynthia E. Whiting, one lot, one building, Second Level Building G, Apartment 5, $25,000. • Laney Davis to Sharon Tindal, one lot, two buildings, 136 Anderson St., $8,000. • Grace Charles to Central Carolina Homes Inc., 1915 Jaguar Run, $4,500. • John D. Daughrity to Mary and John Jr. and Sidney Daughrity, one lot, two buildings, 8 Robbins Ave., $5 etc. • Dunlap Properties LP to Hurricane Construction Inc., one lot, 5555 Pershing Drive, $30,000. • Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Edward Richardson, one lot, one building, 4120 Angel Drive, $27,777; Edward Richardson to Edward and Betty J. Richardson, one lot, one building, 4120 Angel Drive, $5 etc. • Vince and Catherine Watkins to Tony L. and Deborah A. White, one lot, two buildings, 863 Gordonia Drive, $154,000. • George Bartlette to Sadie Cumbee, one lot, 545 Timmerman St., $4,800. • Oscar L. Jr. and John Marion Brogdon (lifetime estate resident for Oscar Sr. and Victo) to Terri A. Spann, one lot, one building, 107 E. Hunter St., $18,500. • Gainey Construction Co. LLC to Christopher G. and Lori A. Howard, one lot, 2525 Foxcroft Circle $159,000. • Patrick A. Seech to Cheryl Watson, one lot, two buildings, 134 Haynsworth, $99,000. • Cheryl S. Watson to William D. Endress Jr., two buildings, 3005 Boots Branch Road, $110,000. • Kathleen Noonan to Wiley B. III and Amanda L. Easton, one lot, one building, 21 Tucson Drive, $640,000. • Shirley M. Holzapfel to Dianne Felder, one lot, one building, 3185 Segars Circle, $99,500. • Alexander Stilwell to Brandilyn Carolina and Edward Carolina Jr., one lot, one building, 4490 Manigault St., $104,900. • Charlynnica Glasscho to Marlissa S. Morton, one lot, one building, 1313 Glastonbury Road, $113,000. • Samuel L. and Eleanor K. Rhames to Eleanor K. Rhames, one lot, 207 S. Salem Ave., $5 etc.; Samuel L. and Eleanor K. Rhames to Eleanor K. Rhames, one lot, two buildings, 412 W. Oakland Ave., $5 etc.; Samuel and Eleanor K. Rhames to Eleanor K. Rhames, one lot, one building, 416 W. Oakland Ave. and South Sal, $5 etc.; Dorothy R. Pratt and Samuel L. Rhames to Dorothy R. Pratt and Eleanor K. Rhames, one lot, one building, 623 S. Main, $5 etc. • Mary B. Gillard Estate to Louise G. Dukes et al, one lot, one building, 911 S. Main St., $5 etc.; Mary B. Gilliard to Louise G. Dukes et al, one lot, South Main Street, $5 etc.; Mary B. Gillard Estate to Louise G. Dukes et al, one lot, 44 Lincoln Ave., $5 etc. • Hammie Johnson to County of Sumter, Old Manning Road, $5 etc. • Louise G. Skinner to County of Sumter, Beech Creek Subdivision, $5 etc. • Mark E. and Lori Y. Rundell to Markie Lynn and Lori Y. Rundell, one lot, one building, 2445 Lorentz Drive, $5 etc. • Gary L. Hughes Estate to Safe Federal Credit Union, one lot, two buildings, 514 Laurens Ave., $45,000.

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• Ossie Price Estate to Safe Federal Credit Union, one lot, two buildings, 76 McCormick Drive, $2,500. • L.E. McLaurin to Betty S. Council, one lot, one building, 75 Jackson St. / 101 Carolina, $6,500. • Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Frank McCauley, one lot, one building, 6600 Keystone Road, $5,000. • Eleanor K. Rhames to Eleanor K. Rhames (trustee), one lot, 207 S. Salem Ave., $5 etc.; Eleanor K. Rhames to Eleanor K. Rhames (trustee), one lot, two buildings, 412 W. Oakland Ave., $5 etc.; Eleanor K. Rhames to Eleanor K. Rhames (trustee), one lot, one building, 416 W. Oakland Ave. and South Salem, $5 etc.; Dorothy R. Pratt and Eleanor K. Rhames to Dorothy R. Pratt and Eleanor K. Rhames (trustee), one lot, one building, 623 S. Main, $5 etc. • Annie P. Walters to Annie P. Walters (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 901 S. Main St., $5 etc.; Annie P. Walters to Annie P. Walters (lifetime estate), one lot, two buildings, 717 Maney St., $5 etc. • Prentiss K. and Mildred Lee Boan to Johnny M. and Marietta Parham, one lot, three buildings, 9 Thomas Drive, $70,000. • New Start Homes LLC to Lenord Blyther, one lot, 257 Masters Drive, $165,000. • Robert and Shirley Mitchell to Federal National Mortgage Association, 7475 Ned Weathers Lane, $43,976. • Bank of America NA to James W. Jones, one lot, one building, 519 Love Lane, $9,975. • Jason L. and Christy Cooper to Jason L. Cooper, one lot, one building, Lauderdale Lane / Matthews Drive, $5 etc. • Christopher McKenzie to Bank of America NA, one building, 3125 Homestead Road, $85,960. • Debra G. Mixon and Patti G. Hendrix to Pauline Jackson McFadden, one lot, three buildings, 65 Carrol Drive, $25,000. • Joe and Annie Mae Benjamin to Annie M. Benjamin et al, one lot, one building, 925 Salterstown Road, $5 etc. • Joshua Gleen and Carrie Cristin Coleman to Russell J. Schaub, one lot, two buildings, 3005 Tuckaway Drive, $139,900. • Hazel T. and Elizabeth M. Ridgeway to Marcus H. and Melissa D. Ridgeway, Foxworth Mill Road, $5 etc.; Hazel T. and Betsy M. Ridgeway to Marcus H. and Melissa D. Ridgeway, Leonard Brown Road, $5 etc. • Annis T., Charles Hobbs, Karen A. Raines et al to Charles E. Raines Jr. et al, Shiloh Townshipo, $5 etc.; Annis T. Raines (lifetime estate) to Charles E. Raines Jr., near Norwood Road, $5 etc.; Annis T. Raines (lifetime estate) to Charles E. Raines Jr., three buildings, 1600 Mount Zion Road, $5 etc. • Daniel L. and Rhonda A. Bonnette to Rhonda A. Bonnette, one lot, two buildings, 2830 September Drive, $5 etc. • Peggy C. Lewis to Susan J. Wade et al, one lot, one building, 10 Hardpack Drive, $5 etc.; Susan J. Wade et al to Susan L. Nunnery et al, one lot, one building, 10 Hardpack Drive, $5 etc. • Louise Henderson to Brent M. Henderson Sr., one lot, 829 Burnt Gin Road, $5 etc. • Hess Realty Corp. to Hess Retail Stores LLC, one lot, one building, 105 Broad St., $5 etc. • BHW of Sumter LLC to Gary C. and Lisa M. Bratton and Sandra W. McCall, one lot, two buildings, 712 Wren St., $82,500. • Thomas Benjamin to Geneva Polk (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 210 Willow St., $5 etc. • Secretary of Veterans Affairs to John Durant, one lot, one building, 3305 Tamarah Way, $115,600. • Charles A. and Carol Ann and Christopher D. Eckman to Tam and Le Cu Ho, one lot, one building, 3335 Oleander Drive, $118,560. • Eric D. and Shennerra Y. Church to Jesse and Jacqui Witherspoon, one lot, one building, 1112 Chivalry St., $136,000. • William K. and Jennifer C. Geiser to William K. Geiser, one lot, one building, 2540 Navigator Circle, $5 etc. • Marvin G. and Barbara G. Byerly to Sandra M. Uptagrafft, one lot, two buildings, 309 Burns Drive, $5 etc. • Jimmie C. Moles to Eric W. Avant and Samantha Sherrill, one lot, one building, 1845 Canberra Drive, $153,000. • Phh Mortgage Corp. to William Privette, one lot, two buildings, 45 Bridgepointe Drive, $124,900. • Mark Ross and Orina Jones to Mark Ross, one lot, one building, 1145 Habitat Drive, $5 etc. • Violeta and Brent E. Harsch to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., one lot, one building, 360 Planters Drive, $5 etc. • Georgia J. and Josie M. Elmore to Helen McLeod Lee, $27,000. • Henry R. Lowery Estate to Nancy Marie Lowery et al, Camden Highway, $5 etc. • Esther Frierson to Gwendolyn Sharper Montgomery, one lot, 738 Olive St., $3,500. • Betty E. Pritchard to Betty E. Pritchard (lifetime estate), two buildings, 540546 Godwin St., $5 etc. • Joseph H. Williams (1/2 interest conveyed) to Marie Rogers, one lot, two buildings, 407 E. Red Bay Road, $13,000. • Beal Bank to William Simpson and Robert Jonte, one lot, 2760 Ben Sanders Road, $26,500.

EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN 2014

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THE SUMTER ITEM

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409 Alice Court 3BR,2BA 2053 sqft $130,000 MLS/ID:120375

622 Antlers Dr. 4BR, 2BA 2477 sqft $254,900 MLS/ID:120912

732 Antlers Dr. 3BR,2BA 3427 sqft $695,000 MLS/ID:117759

1650 Appaloosa 4BR,4BA 5085 sqft $975,000 MLS/ID:121411

1650 Appaloosa 3BR,2BA 1208 sqft $375,000 MLS/ID:121411

211 Armstrong Blvd. 3BR, 1BA 921sqft $30,000 MLS/ID:121937

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2881 Brownfield 5BR,3BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $439,000 MLS/ID:117878

2807 Brownfield Way 4BR, 2.5BA 4400sqft $525,000 MLS/ID:121860

10 Camellia 2BR, 1BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $69,000 MLS/ID:120317

1830 Campbell Court 3BR, 2BA 1489sqft $59,900 MLS/ID:121977

661 Chickasaw 4BR, 2.5BA 2547 sqft $245,000 MLS/ID:121793

80 Church Court 2BR, 2BA 2222 sqft $144,900 MLS/ID:120952

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#7 Deer Manor 1038 N. Guignard 3BR, 3BA 1800 sqft $105,000 Susan 803-491-4220 MLS/ID:121050

3450 Delaware Drive 3BR, 2BA 1367 sqft $101,900 MLS/ID:120108

1055 Dorothy St. 3BR, 2BA 1986 sqft $385,000 MLS/ID:120557

500 Eastern School Rd 3BR 2.5BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $125,000 MLS/ID:120618

1292 Fairlawn 4BR, 2BA 2024 sqft $147,500 MLS/ID:118059

1280 Felder Road 3BR, 2.5BA 1803 sqft $118,000 MLS/ID:121837

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2246 Graystone 2BR, 2BA 1842 sqft $149,000 MLS/ID:109473

2198 Graystone Dr. 3BR,2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $169,000 MLS/ID:120336

3525 Greenview Pkwy 4BR, 3BA 2400 sqft $209,900 MLS/ID:121309

800 Grimble Court 3BR, 3BA, 1556 sqft $112,000 MLS/ID:121596

12 Harby Ave. 3BR, 2BA 3231 sqft $242,000 MLS/ID:118766

9 Hawthorne 2BR,1BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $69,000 MLS/ID:120675

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103 Jasmine 2BR,1BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $69,000 MLS/ID:120562

104 Jasmine 2BR,1BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $69,000 MLS/ID:120564

144 Jasmine St. 3BR, 1BA 926 sqft $69,000 MLS/ID:120436

108 Jasmine St. 2BR,1BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $69,000 MLS/ID:120565

14 Lawton Circle 2BR, 1BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $69,000 MLS/ID:120720

109 Lenoir St. 3BR,2BA 1759 sqft $123,500 MLS/ID:120451

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2535 Maidenhair Lane 3BR,2BA 1577 sqft $130,000 MLS/ID:118885

274 Mallard Dr. 4BR,3BA 2445 sqft $189,900 MLS/ID:120169

6000 Martinsville Church Rd. 4BR,2BA 4033 sqft $65,000 MLS/ID:119977

20 Mason Croft 4BR, 2BA 2939 sqft $147,000 MLS/ID:121591

4490 Maxie 3BR, 2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $97,000 MLS/ID:118594

3129 Mayflower Lane 4BR,3BA 2519 sqft $215,000 MLS/ID:121307

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2610 Nicholson 4BR,2BA 1946 sqft $159,500 MLS/ID:119136

80 Old Spring Court 4BR,3BA 2547 sqft $234,900 MLS/ID:121620

1819 Palomino Circle 3BR,2BA 1400 sqft $135,000 MLS/ID:119955

10 Phelps St. 3BR,2BA 1800 sqft $85,000 MLS/ID:120294

2109 Pinewood Rd. 3BR,1BA 1006 sqft $99,900 MLS/ID:121253

20 Revolutionary 34BR,2BA 1633 sqft $152,900 MLS/ID:118940

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966 Shadow Trail 4BR, 3BA 2576 sqft $189,000 MLS/ID:121897

40 Shem Cove South 4BR,3BA 2758 sqft $329,900 MLS/ID:121490

835 Slidingrock Lane 3BR,2BA 1300sqft $130,000 MLS/ID:121484

1185 Smith St. 4BR,2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $73,900 MLS/ID:119900

2475 Stadium Road 3BR,3BA 1934 sqft $180,000 MLS/ID:120180

2345 Toxoway Dr. 3BR, 2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $119,500 MLS/ID:121815

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Historic- 216 W. Calhoun St. 3BR, 2.5BA 2854 sqft $230,000 Susan 803-491-4220 MLS/

2452 Whites Mill Rd. 4BR,3BA 2487sqft $198,500 MLS/ID:121565

470 Wilson Hall Rd 3BR, 3BA 4482sqft $450,000 MLS/ID:118587

463 Wilson Hall Rd. 4BR, 2BA 2505 sqft $249,900 MLS/ID:120855 7

1230 Winyah St. 3BR, 2.5BA 2439 sqft $242,000 MLS/ID:121156

933 Woodrow Rd 2BR, 1BA 1200sqft $60,000 MLS/ID:121407

1081 Alice Drive Sumter, SC 29150

1-800-311-1146 John M. Brabham Real Estate

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3150 Ashlynn Way 3BR, 2BA 1972 sqft $164,000 MLS/ID:119999

3441 Beacon Drive 3BR, 2BA 1294 sqft $117,000 MLS/ID:120021

2270 Beulah Cuttino 5200 sqft Main House $875,000 MLS/ID: 109765

1051 Beckridge Drive 3BR, 2BA 1778 sqft $119,000 MLS/ID:121744

1621 Bradham Blvd 3BR, 2BA 1305 sqft $66,500 MLS/ID:120597

1084 Briar Bend 3BR, 2BA 1684 sqft $119,900 MLS/ID:118660

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2561 Clubhouse 3BR, 2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $239,000 MLS/ID:119933

2053 Clubhouse Road 3BR, 2BA 1344 sqft $174,900 MLS/ID:113277

3210 Coldice Court 4BR, 3BA 3048sqft $365,000 MLS/ID:120438

425 Continental Dr. 3BR, 2BA, Katharine 803-236-5550 $167,500 MLS:122152

38 Cumberland Way 2BR, 2BA 1171 sqft $110,000 MLS/ID:121176

222 Cuttino 3BR, 1BA 1256 sqft $81,900 MLS/ID:115446

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1956 Forest Dr. 4BR,3BA 2115 sqft $190,000 MLS/ID:120850

3050 Foxcroft Circle 3BR,2BA 1906 sqft $158,888 MLS/ID:120310

3 Foxfire Lane 3BR 2BA 1815 sqft $175,000 MLS/ID:120075

3 Frank Clarke 4BR, 3BA 3048 sqft $224,999 MLS/ID:120020

1429 Fulton Ave. 4BR,3BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $89,900 MLS/ID:120095

2229 Garrison St. 3BR,1BA 953 sqft $66,750 MLS/ID:120862

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5 Hawthorne 2BR 1BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $69,000 MLS/ID:120681

1814 Hialeah Parkway 3BR,2BA 1781sqft $144,900 MLS:122153

2220 Highway 261 5BR,3BA 3626 sqft $129,900 MLS/ID:120982

20 Huntington Ct. 4BR,2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $165,000 MLS/ID:120323

5677 Hwy 301 4BR, 3BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $425,900 MLS/ID:117203

1514 James Loop Rd. 4BR,2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $249,000 MLS/ID:120680

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100 Little John Lane 3BR,2BA 1156 sqft $75,000 MLS/ID:120450

1569 Litzler 3BR, 3BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $195,500 MLS/ID:118893

5010 Live Oak 3BR,1BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $60,000 MLS/ID:108027

3035 Low Falls Lane 5BR,3BA 3150 sqft $415,000 MLS/ID:118868

Stillwater-50 Lowerlake Ct. 5BR,4BA 3647 sqft $429,900 Susan 803-491-4220 MLS/ID:116292

60 Luckey Rd 4BR,2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $86,000 MLS/ID:120084

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1913 Millwood 3BR,1BA 1017 sqft $57,900 MLS/ID:117494

10 Mill Run 6BR, 3.5BA, 5647 sqft $699,900 MLS/ID: 114479

1270 Monterey Court 4BR,2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $167,000 MLS/ID:118094

215 Muscovy Trail 4BR, 2.5BA 2298 sqft $205,000 MLS/ID:122003

406 N. Magnolia 4BR, 2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $82,500 MLS/ID:121661

25 N. Shem Cove 3BR,2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $249,500 MLS/ID:121476

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11 Reynolds Rd. 3BR, 2BA 1869sqft $159,900 MLS/ID:121975

25 Reynolds Rd. 3BR,2BA 2053 sqft $130,000 MLS/ID:120375

123 Reynolds Rd. 4BR, 4.5BA 3811 sqft $350,000 MLS/ID:121856

48 Riley St. 3BR,2BA 2128sqft $109,900 MLS/ID:121279

997 Rolling Hill Lane 4BR, 2.5BA 2114 sqft $169,500 MLS/ID:121415

19 Salem St. 3BR,2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $142,500 MLS/ID:119556

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2080 Tudor St. 2BR. 2BA 1336 sqft $105,000 MLS/ID:122019

3720 Vinca St. 3BR,2BA 2048 sqft $169,900 MLS/ID:119570

332 W. Hampton Ave. 3BR,1BA 2191sqft $134,500 MLS/ID:1217425

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21 W. Sumter St. 3BR,2BA 2201 sqft $89,500 MLS/ID:121190

2 Warren Ct. 5BR,2BA 2736 sqft $89,900 MLS/ID:118265

110 Wells Court 4BR,2BA Katharine 803-236-5550 $83,000 MLS/ID:120940

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Full time maintenance position available full benefits, vacation, sick leave, insurance, paid holidays. Call 803-435-4492

Physician's Office needs Med Admin staff & Certified Medical Assistant. Fax resume to 803-774-7004

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EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time

Auctions On-Line Real Estate Auction: Charleston SC. Ashley River Marshland 2 urban development tracts. 1 sells ABSOLUTE. ENDS Nov 19 @ 5:00 HarperAuctionAndRealty.com. Mike Harper SCAL 3728 843-729-4996 Raymond Hamilton Estate Auction 1780 Mellette St. Sumter, SC Sanford Cato 3/21/49-10/10/14 Words cannot express the heartfelt thank you for the kindness shown during the illness and passing of our dear loved one. To know him was to love him. Special thanks to the Eastern High, Class of 1967, and the Ebenezer AME Church family. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Greatly missed, your devoted wife, Diane, son, Troy & the Cato Family. You will remain in our hearts.

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Entire contents of home ONLINE AUCTION Preview: 11/9, 3-5 PM 11/11, 4-6 PM Details and Bidding at www.jrdixonauctions.com Rafe Dixon, SCAL 4059 (803) 774-6967 Two Real Estate Auctions. 5100 sq ft Home and adjoining lot in Pawleys Island, SC; 8.41 acres in Edisto, SC. For details: BrooksAuctionServices.com 864-379-1011 AUC-4316, RE-82950 ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Donna Yount at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales REWARD Lost: Female blk/white cat area of Cox & Pinewood Rd. If found call 803-506-4315 lv msg

Large Church Yard Sale! Sun., Nov. 9th, 8:30am - 2pm. Sumter SDA Church, 103 N. Pike West across the bypass from McLaughlin Ford.

LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $2

BUSINESS SERVICES

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Open every weekend. 905-4242

Business Services Bonner's Bush-hog Service Cut shooting lanes, food plots, winter cuts, commercial, residential. 40 years experience. 481-4225 Are you to busy to clean your house during the holidays? 9 Yrs Exp., reliable & dependable. Call Brenda 495-2278 or 468-2225

Home Improvements Winter is hear time to insulate your attic. Call Nunnery Roofing & Remolding 803-968-2459

Lawn Service Four Seasons Lawn Care Serving Sumter for almost 20 yrs! Free est. 494-9169/468-4008 Affordable Lawn Care, free estimates Call 803-406-5075

For Sale or Trade Get The Big Deal from DirecTV! Act Now- $19.99/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. New Customers Only IV Support Holdings LLCAn authorized DirecTV Dealer Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800-291-6954 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 Cemetery Plots- Two plots with vaults, opening/closing fees and granite marker with vase in Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter, SC. Save thousands. Call 803-469-9763

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Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311

All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

Firewood for Sale Will Deliver. Call 803 651-8672

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CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 9:30 a.m. Friday for Saturday’s edition 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

Assistant Body Shop Manager Wanted: Purpose: To oversee Body shop crew in a family owned business. To oversee the quality control and scheduling of customer auto claims. Working directly with Insurance companies to ensure our customers' needs are getting met. Responsible for writing estimates, scheduling appointments, and ordering parts. Requirements: Must have a great personality for customer interaction. College Degree appreciated but not necessary. Time management skills are crucial. Wage: Depends on experience. Health Benefits, 401k. 2 weeks paid vacation (after 2 yrs employment 1 week first two years). Apply in Person at Prothro Chevrolet, Buick, GMC. 452 N. Brooks St, Manning, SC 29102 Bristol General Contractors, LLC has openings for both Carpenters and Laborers located at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. This is a regular, full-time, benefit-eligible position and is expected to last approximately 18 months. Please visit our website at www.brist ol-companies.com to view the full job description and to apply. Resumes will not be accepted. Reliable Contractor to do work on house in Sumter, SC. Fix Roof, Build New Kitchen and Bath and to install a separate doorway entrance into house. Interviews will begin at house beginning, Tuesday, November 11-15. Call Homeowner at 917-294-0885, if interested. Ding Dong Avon Calling Avon by Vi, ISR. $15 to start. Let's talk 803-934-6292 or join online today! www.startavon.com Ref: Viola Roper Staffing is now accepting application(s) for the following position(s): •Receptionist (Requires Excel/Word/Publisher) •CDL-A with Hazmat endorsement •Licensed Insurance agent •Industrial Electrical Technician-w/ PLC programming •Electro-Mechanical Technician •Welders (Mig/Tig) •Maintenance Technician (Electrical/Mechanical) •Part-time/Telemarketer (Flexible Hours) •Assemblers (Heavy Lifting/Schematics/Blue Prints/Micrometers) •PT/FT Bookkeeper/Office Suite proficiency NEW APPLICATION TIMES: Mon.-Wed. 8:30 am - 10:00 am and again at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Please call the Sumter office 803-938-8100 to inquire about what you will need to bring with you when registering. RN's/LPN's Needed Immediately Tender Care Home Health Care of SC. Pediatric exp. Highly Desired. Apply with resume at tchhemployment@att.net (888) 669-0104

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Lee Correctional Institution

Bishopville, SC 29010 Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years of age, High School Diploma or GED, No Criminal Record, Must possess a Valid Current Driver’s License. If offered employment, you must pass a physical examination.

USC Sumter, Student Services Program Coordinator II (Admissions Counselor/ Recruiter/Processor), Band 5, $33,395 per year. Description: Admissions Counselors are responsible for identifying, recruiting and enrolling qualified students into the University of South Carolina Sumter. The successful candidate will be goal oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and execute clear objectives. This position involves a high level of phone and email contact with prospective students and their parents, as well as represent the University in a variety of venues. Typical job activities include but are not limited to: developing contacts and leads, timely and regular follow-up with inquiries, applicants, prospects and referrals, meeting and following-up with campus visitors, participating in information sessions, attending college fairs and meeting/presenting/exhibiting to high schools, businesses and civic organizations and processing the admission applications. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Build relationships with and promote the university and the unique aspects of the regional campus of the University of South Carolina to high school students, college transfer students and their families for the purpose of attracting and enrolling students into the university. Followup daily and in a timely manner with inquiries, applicants, accepted and referred students. Meet with campus visitors, take campus tours when necessary and participate in informational sessions regarding the university. Attend college fairs and build relationships with the high school counselors within the service area. Timely and accurate collection of enrollment data, completion of reports and active processing of applications and all documents pertaining to the individual application process. Qualifications/Skills Required: Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Possess ability to recruit prospective students by providing accurate, timely, and appropriate information and assistance to students and their families. The candidate must be highly motivated, results driven, self-starter with a strong work ethic capable of presenting a positive and professional image of the university. Possess strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills. Exercise excellent customer service skills and attention to detail. Experience as an admissions counselor desired. Education and/or Experience: Master's degree in Student Personnel Services or related area and 1 year experience or Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience. The University of South Carolina requires individuals to apply online for all job vacancies. You may access the USC Jobs Online Employment site at http://uscjobs.s c.edu. As part of the online process, a cover letter, resume, college transcripts and list of references must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please call (803) 938-3721. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. USC Sumter is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

ne STOP SHOPPING You can find everything you need for the new house or the new spouse in one convenient placeOUR CLASSIFIEDS! Sporting Goods • Electronics Appliances • Furniture • Cameras Jewelry • Dishes • Books PLUS A WHOLE LOT MORE!

Appointment Coordinator with outstanding verbal skills for positive and professional, fast-paced pediatric dental office. Excellent pay and benefits for dental experience. Fax resume to 803-934-9943. Salesman for busy car lot. Sales experience required. Salary negotiable. Apply in person at 1282 N Lafayette Dr Sumter. No phone calls. Local Insurance Agency representing major auto insurer seeks P & C agent. Experience in auto and home preferred. Excellent oral, written and organizational skills required. Reply with resume to: rarmfield@geico.com

Help Wanted Part-Time PT in Manning quick book experience flexible hours send resume to missy1stchoice.hvac@gmail.com $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

NOW HIRING! Diesel Technicians and Front End Loader Drivers in Sumter, SC! $1,500 Sign On Bonus Only for Technicians! Requirements Over 21 Years Old Class A or B CDL 1+ Years Experience Competitive Wages, Great Beneﬁts!

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Call or apply online for immediate consideration! 1-877-220-5627 jobs.wm.com Media Code: 6EN EOE M/F/D/V

WANT TO DRIVE A TRUCK... NO EXPERIENCE. COMPANY SPONSORED CDL TRAINING. In 3 Weeks Learn To Drive A Truck & Earn $45,000+. Full Benefits 1-888-714-3759

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6 - 8 weeks. ACCREDITED. Get A Future! FREE Brochure. 1-800-264-8330. Benjamin Franklin HS! www.diplomafromhome.com

Accepting applications for all positions. Apply in person on Wednesday between 4p-5p at Sonic on McCrays Mill Rd. Sumter.

Join our Team! Guaranteed pay for Class A CDL Flatbed Drivers. Regional and OTR. Great pay /benefits /401k match. CALL TODAY 864.299.9645 www.jgr-inc.com P/T Class-A CDL drivers needed to haul poultry. Night Shift. Must have 2yrs verifiable exp & good MVR. Call 804-784-6166

Schools / Instructional FAA CERTIFICATION - Get approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-367-2513

Full Time Party Director Needed Must work flexible hours and weekends. Experience required in party planning, booking and making arrangements for parties of 25 to 2,500. Must present resume with references.

Serious inquiries only contact

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Manufacturing Facility Camden, South Carolina

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is accepting applications for Manufacturing Technicians. We are seeking dependable individuals with solid problemsolving, thinking, and communication skills who are able to work safely in an industrial environment. 12-hour shift schedule (~14 days/mo) HS diploma or GED is required. Industrial experience is preferred.

Manufacturing Technicians: Start rate ~ $18.00/HR Successful candidates will have basic mechanical skills and the desire to grow and progress in the job.

WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Shift (No Rotation), 2 weekends off per month, work only 14 days per month.

In order to be considered for employment, please visit us online at www.kochcareers.com and submit your resume to the job in which you are interested. A valid email account is required to apply. It is important to check email frequently as communication regarding your application process will be via email.

Excellent State Benefits • Police Retirement • Training and Uniforms Provided Apply online at www.doc.sc.gov or in person at Recruiting and Employment Services

4502 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210 For more info, call 896-1665.

Cali Joe's now hiring for all positions. Credible experience required. Bring resume in person to 105 E Wesmark Blvd. 9am -2pm Mon-Thurs Only

774-1234

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Statewide Employment ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Donna Yount at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. OTR FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED!!! Class A CDL required. No hazmat. Home 3 out 4 weekends. Competitive pay & excellent benefits. Apply online: sennfreightlines.com or call 800-477-0792. Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers. Home most weekends. Call: 843-266-3731 / www.bulldoghiway.com EOE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-404-5928 to start your application today! Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Training! 3 Week Program. Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement Assistance with National Certifications. VA Benefits Eligible! (866) 974-8827

Mobile Home Rentals

Homes for Sale

Unfurnished Apartments Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO 1 Br, 3 Room Apartment 7B Maney St, No appliances $350 mo. & dep Call 775-0776 Great Location in town: 2 Br, 1.5 Ba, washer, dryer, water, ideal for senior. 803-505-3100

Unfurnished Homes Large 4BR home Woodlawn Ave $550 deposit/rent. Call 803-468-1900.

Fall Special

R & R Motors 3277 Broad St. 803-494-2886 07 'Chevy Impala $7495, 02' Jeep Liberty $5295, 08' Hyundai Santa Fe $8759, 08' Ford Escape $8559, 05' Pontiac G6 $5549, 06' Ford Taurus $4250

No Payment Til Dec. As Low As $175.00 Per Mo. On Site Rent. For A Limited Time Only.

Historic home 5BR/2BA, screened porch, C/H/A. Exc. condition Call 803-938-5136

Why Rent When You Can Own?

1987 Singlewide 2 br 1.5 ba, on rented lot, $1900 OBO 803-607-9301.

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14 x 60 2BR 1BA Front Kitchen for sale $3500 Call 972-0771

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Mobile Home with Lots

Call Now! 469-8515

Nice 4 Br 2 Ba D/W MH w/ dinning rm, den w fire place, bonus rm. c//h//a, new carpet & paint, brick underpinning, lg fenced lot 803-972-0900 or 803-983-0408 2BR 2BA MH with 1 acre of land in Rembert Area $12,000. Call 803-847-9405

14x70 2BR 1.5 BA Fncd Lot, clean, Part. furn. Shaw Area . $450 Mo + Dep Call 840-3371 or 494-3573

Near Shaw: 2br/1ba w/ large porch $400/mo Lot # 28 fenced yard 840-3371, 494-8603, 494-3573

Land & Lots for Sale Sumter Cemetery Lot for sale 10 spaces, marble coping included. $5000 Evergreen Cemetery Lot for sale 4 spaces near walkway up to cross $5000 Call 803-968-1084 DALZELL/WALMART 1 AC. PAVED, SEPTIC OPTIONAL! $5990! 888-774-5720

Vacation Rentals ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE to more than 2.6 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Donna Yount at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

Business Rentals Christmas, Birthday, Parties, etc. Large room available. Call Bobby Sisson at 464-2730

RECREATION Campers / RV's/ Motorhomes Camper Spots Available at Randolph's Landing on Beautiful Lake Marion. Boat Ramp, Boat Docking, Fishing pier, Restaurant and Tackle Shop. All season weekly rates for motel. Call for rates: 803-478-2152.

TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Rentals 4,000 sq ft retail space available. Call Bobby Sisson, 464-2730.

Autos For Sale

REAL ESTATE

Lease with option to buy 766 March St. Possible owner Fin. Call 972-0771 2 & 3BR Apt & houses available in Sumter. No Sec. Dep. required. Call 773-8402 for more info.

Real Estate Wanted

109 Wright St. 2 Br, 1 ba, $395 mo. + $395 sec. dep. Call Marshall 803-651-8831.

NC Mountains Custom built cabin on 2+ acres $79,900. Huge loft, lg deck, views, paved access, needs inside work. 828-286-1666

SUPER SALE Chevy Z71 4x4 Dodge Ram 4x4 Ford F-150 Starting at $3,900 Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275 1999 Chrysler Concorde 264000 miles, 2 new tires, radiator, & brakes. No AC. 25-30mpg runs good. $1300 Call 803-472-0901

Homes for Sale

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offee Pot and I were sitting around the house the other day when the subject of fishing came up. Now there isn’t a single person in the world that loves to fish more than Coffee Pot, so when the statement was made that we needed to go fishing, his response was, “Where and when?” As it turned out, I had scheduled a week’s vacation for the last week of October and his calendar was open as well. Earle It may have been a short-notice type of Woodward thing, but all of a AFIELD & sudden, instead of AFLOAT deer hunting for a week, I was going to the mountains and trout fishing. To say that the last month has been hectic would be a supreme understatement. It’s been hard to wind down and I could feel my nerves beginning to fray. This trip was desperately needed. Our hope was that we’d arrive at the campsite before dark and be able to get everything set up before we lost the light to do it. For a moment it seemed like we would fail as I had to tend to some stuff at work at the last

minute, but just as the sun was beginning to touch the tops of the mountains, we turned down the 2.8-mile long dirt road that leads to the river and camping area. What an absolutely gorgeous sight! The road is lined with hardwood flats on both sides and all the leaves had turned to a brilliant golden color that glowed as the late afternoon sun passed through them. A spectacular drive. At the bottom of the hill is an area designated for camping, and on most weekends it is full of campers enjoying God’s gifts. On Monday evening though, there was only one other group, and they were well down the path and unable to be heard. We set up camp and sat down in our chairs with just enough light left to light the camp fire. CP turned and asked, “Do you hear that?” I knew exactly what he meant: silence, other than the water flowing over the rocks in the river. There wasn’t a single sound. One of the great parts about this camping area is that it is surrounded by billions of tons of solid rock, mountains, and only the Almighty can get a cell signal to the bottom of that hill, so peace and quiet were at hand. The stress flowed out like water from boot.

The fishing wasn’t great on Tuesday morning; we caught a few, but then that is not what we came for anyway. We came to get away. All the fish we caught on Tuesday were released back into the river, none the worse for wear. The river we fish is what is called a “put and take” fishery. In other words, the fish are stocked and people then catch them. We have determined over the years that while the stocked fish do as good a job on a rod and reel as any native fish would, when it gets to dinner time, the stocked fish fall way short. We find them tasteless and a bit “mushy.” The few fish that get past the fishermen and survive in the wild for a few months firm up and become absolutely delicious on the table. Those are the fish we chase, far from the campsite and folks eager to eat the bland offerings. Wednesday was a better day of fishing; we worked a spot that we had not fished in years and began to catch a few fish here and there and several were fairly good-sized fish for a trout in South Carolina, somewhere around 14-15 inches. We got rained on, but decided that fish were already wet and they didn’t care, so why should we? We fished on. By around 2 p.m., we made it to the

deep hole that I had been working toward as a turnaround spot and began to cast into the slowly flowing waters. Coffee Pot hooked up a nice fish and added it to the two he already had on a stringer and I heaved an orange/ pearl rooster tail into a run of current that entered the pool and started reeling. I got hammered. The trout gave a great account of himself, but lost the fight and joined the fish that I had on my stringer. On the way back to the truck, a 1-hour, 15-minute walk through tough terrain, CP and I came up with a dinner plan. We were going to have grilled Johnsonville brats with onions and peppers, but we changed that to trout, onions, peppers and broccoli steamed over the grill in a double wrap of aluminum foil. My granddaddy used to say that no fish tasted better than those cooked at creek side. He was right; 45 minutes after the packets went on the grill, they came off and we enjoyed one of the best meals we’ve ever cooked outdoors, and we’ve had some really good ones. A final evening and night surrounded by nature’s beauty and it was back to reality. We have decided that the other campers can have our spots on the weekends. We’ll do the mid-week stuff.

State league seeks youth fishing clubs to form sport The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has partnered with The Bass Federation and B.A.S.S. to bring Youth Fishing Clubs to South Carolina schools. If there are 16 or more schools involved with the desire for a state championship, the South Carolina High School League can make bass fishing a high school sport in all areas of public school!

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FISHING REPORT Santee Cooper System Crappie: Good. Captain Steve English reports that crappie fishing has been strong, although fish seem to have moved a bit deeper as water temperatures have cooled. Fish are suspended in about 20 feet of water where they will take both jigs and minnows. Most days his boat has been able to catch a limit. Lake Murray Bream: Very good. Lake World reports that the shellcracker bite remains very strong, both for sizes and numbers of fish. Concentrate in 4-10 feet of water and fish worms on the bottom. Good-sized bluegill are harder to find right now. Striped bass: Good. Lake World reports that striper are schooling all over the lake, from the dam up to the twin islands and on up to the Gap. On cloudy days the schooling activity can last all day long, while on sunny days it has been best early and late. Free-lining live herring is working well, and when fish are on the surface throw your favorite topwater lures at them. There is also some decent down-line fishing down to about 35 feet of water. Lake Wateree Crappie: Variable. Veteran tournament angler Will Hinson reports that crappie fishing is unpredictable, with fish biting very well some days and slowly on other days. The best pattern generally depends on the time of day, and early in the morning fish seem to make their way into the middle to backs of creeks following shad. Will advises looking for schooling shad and then throwing lines there, with long-line trolling the best way to target fish. Creeks halfway up all the way to the top of the lake, including Dutchman, Taylor and Wateree Creek, have been most productive. Later in the day fish seem to be pulling out to brush next to the river ledge, and they are being caught near the bottom in 16-18 feet of water. Largemouth Bass: Slow to fair. FLW

Angler Dearal Rodgers reports that fishing has been pretty tough on Lake Wateree. Shad have moved into the creeks, and the best pattern is to fish topwater lures such as buzzbaits and Zara Spooks first thing. Later in the day the best pattern is to look for suspended fish under docks on flats, throwing spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Dearal is having the most success in the lower and mid-lake, from Beaver Creek to the dam. Lake Greenwood Catfish: Fair. Captain Chris Simpson reports that the Lake Greenwood catfish bite is very inconsistent. One day the fishing will be very good, but the next day the bite will be poor. Anchoring with stinkbait is catching a few fish, as is drifting with cut herring and shrimp. 15-20 feet has been the most productive depth range, with flats the best areas to drift and humps and points the best areas to set up and anchor. A few big flatheads are being caught at night by anchoring on shallow humps and points with plenty of cover and fishing with live bream. Lake Monticello Catfish: Good. Captain Chris Simpson reports that the big fish bite is still inconsistent, but as we come into the fall it should get much more consistent. In contrast, the small fish “numbers” bite has been very good. For both big and little fish the best action has come in the 40-60 foot range. Free-line drifting is traditionally a method for targeting smaller fish, while anchoring on points and humps in the key depth range will catch both bigger and smaller fish. To target bigger fish pieces of tougher bait such as gizzard shad, white perch and bream should be used – even relatively small pieces of these baits will stay on the hook a time even if small fish are munching on them, giving a big fish time to locate the bait, run off the small fish and eat. In contrast, to target small fish a range of baits including very small pieces of cut herring and threadfin shad, shrimp,

catalpa worms, chicken liver or marshmallows dipped in stinkbait will work. Lake Russell Bass: Good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that spotted bass fishing is strong on Lake Russell right now. Most of the fish are being caught in larger coves off the main channel in 20-25 feet of water. Drop shot rigs are working very well; artificial lure fishermen will want to use soft plastic worms on them, but medium minnows are also working very well. Some days schooling activity can be found, and spotted bass can be seen running shad on the surface. For these fish it is hard to beat a Pop-R with a crappie jig on a leader behind it. Largemouth bass can be found up the creeks in the same areas where Wendell’s boat has been catching crappie in 10-15 feet of water around threadfin shad schools. ¼ ounce Rattle Traps in blue and silver colors are the best bet. Crappie: Good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that crappie can be found up the creeks around brush in 15-20 feet of water. Minnows fished about 5-8 feet below the surface have been most effective. Wendell’s boat has been catching fish on drop shot rigs as well as slip float rigs. Lake Thurmond Striped and Hybrid Bass: Very good. Captain William Sasser reports that striper catches remain very strong on Clarks Hill. The best bite for big fish has been found about 40-60 feet deep over 100-120 feet of water, and these fish are feeding right through the day at this depth. Down-lined herring have been most effective and hybrids have been mixed in. There has also been good schooling activity in the evening around Shriver Creek. Lake Wylie Largemouth Bass: Slow. FLW Professional and Guide Matt Arey reports that right now the bite remains poor on Lake Wylie. There is no clear reason why the fishing is

so tough, and perhaps it is due to the fact that lakes tend to go in cycles. This whole year has been difficult on Lake Wylie. For now anglers are advised to follow the traditional fall pattern of looking for bass following shad schools into the backs of creeks. Small square-billed crankbaits and ¼ ounce Rattle Traps are both good options at this time of year, but fish will also take topwater lures such as Spooks, buzzbaits and Pop-Rs all day long once they move up shallow. Right now fish can be found at the backs of all the major creeks, including Big and Little Allison, 7 Oaks, etc. There has also been some decent schooling activity around flatter pockets going into creeks, although this action has been very hit or miss. Matt reminds anglers that there is a misconception that all bait will move into the creeks in the fall, but in reality just like there are resident creek fish that never leave the creeks there are also fish that stay on the main lake year round (including during the spawn). These fish will move shallower in the fall just like fish that move into the creeks, but they will move onto main lake flats. The key is looking for a ditch, channel or some other depth gradient that give the fish a way to move onto the flat – fish do not just swim around randomly but instead use highways to funnel into and out of places. Lake Jocassee Trout: Fair. Captain Steve Pietrykowski reports that trout are still very deep on Jocassee and they are in a typical late summer pattern. The best depth range is now 80-100 feet of water, and both spoons and live bait will still catch fish. However, spoons and particularly Apex spoons have been working a bit better than shiners. Whether using live bait or hardware it is important to fish very slowly right now. Lake Keowee Largemouth and Spotted Bass: Fair to good. Guide Brad Fowler reports that bass

fishing has improved on Lake Keowee and there is a pretty good bite. Typical for this time of year, there is a lot of schooling activity found on the lake and topwater lures are working well. There is also a good drop shot bite in the 25-35 foot range. While decent numbers of baitfish and bass will move up the creeks on Keowee in the fall, there is not necessarily a mass movement like on other lakes such as Hartwell. On every lake a population of baitfish and bass will stay on the main lake, and on Keowee that may be even more common. Lake Hartwell Striped and Hybrid Bass: Good. Captain Bill Plumley reports that striper fishing has been pretty good, particularly on the lower end of the lake where some big fish have been caught recently. The best fish are being caught in very deep water, often in the 45-55 foot range in 100-150 feet of water. In addition to down-lining these fish are being caught “power-reeling” in which anglers drop a lure through the fish and then rip it up towards the surface through the school. Additionally, schooling activity is starting on the lower end of the lake around the dam and above. Catfish: Good. Captain Bill Plumley reports that channel catfish are still biting well all over the lake, particularly in the 15-40 foot range. Cut bait (herring or other fish), dip bait, nightcrawlers, as well as other choices will all catch fish. The blue catfish bite has also started to pick up and some really nice fish have been caught Santee-style drifting. Pulling fresh cut herring or perch on the bottom in 15-40 feet of water has been working, and some nice blues have also been picked up on live herring (often as a by-catch). Flatheads can be caught early and late, but the best action often comes night fishing around stick-ups and brush fairly shallow in 5-10 feet of water. Brush on top of humps is particularly strong and live bream and white perch are the best baits.

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Ross), are determined to give their children the best(Anthony of everything Dre Johnson Anon “black-ish,” derson) and hisairing wife, Wednesday Rainbow (Tracee areAtdeterat 9:31 Ellis p.m.Ross), on ABC. the same mined to give their the time, Dre wants his children kids to have best of everything on heritage, “black-ish,” a sense of their racial airing at 9:31 but heWednesday worries maybe the p.m. family on ABC. At the same time, Dre has assimilated too much of the wants his kids to have a sense into their lives.but he ofsuburbs their racial heritage, For themaybe producers of the show, worries the family has this was a chance to take a look assimilated too much of the suburbs theirtolives. at whatinto it means be black, and producers of some the atFor thethe same time show show, this was a chance to take common dilemmas that face a lot a look at what it means to be of families, no matter what the black, and at the same time race.some common dilemmas show “I face mean,a lot it’s as if black isno a bad that of families, thing orwhat something,” matter the race.says execu“I mean, it’s Larry as if black is a “We tive producer Wilmore. bad thing or shouldn’t talksomething, about them” says being executive Larry black, youproducer know? And thisWilmshow ore. shouldn’t black talk about kind“We of celebrates more as them being black, you know? a cultural thingkind moreofthan And this show cele-a race thing.black That ismore whataswea try to do on brates cultural ‘black ish.’ And at the heart of it, thing more than a race thing. it’s aisfamily That what show we tryand to it’s do basically on ‘black ’ And at thefeels heart aboutish. a father who likeofheit, it’s a family showhis and it’stoo basimay have given kids much. cally a father whoyour feelskids Andabout whenever you give like he may have given his kids a lot, something is always lost. too much. And whenever you Andyour we have many people give kidsso a lot, something from so many different groups is always lost. And we have so – immigrant groups different many people fromand so many different – immigrant ethnicgroups identities – who can relate groups different ethnic to this and where their kids, when identities – who something can relate to they assimilate, is lost this where their kids,And when in their own culture. so they it’s a assimilate, something is lost in very universal type of thing. their own culture. And so it’sAnd a we love the idea thatof‘black very universal type thing.ish’ is our looking at And weparticular love the way ideaofthat ‘black

that and getting into it. So, that’s pretty much how we do it.” Anderson says the stories come ing at that and getting into it. straight from the writers’ experiSo, that’s pretty much how we ences. do it.” “When we started pitching this, my son was at stories the time,” Anderson says12the says the actor, from who isthe also an excome straight writers’ experiences. “When we comedy. started ecutive producer on the pitching this, my sonand waswe 12had at “And he came home, the time,” conversation says the actor, who is a serious because also an executive producer on he said, ‘Dad, I don’t feel black.’ the comedy. “And he came And I was like, ‘Well, son, what home, and we had a serious do you mean by that?’ he Andsaid, he conversation because wentIon to explain. Kenya (Barris, ‘Dad, don’t feel black. ’ And I creator executive producer) was like,and ‘Well, son, what do you mean byin that?’ And heCalifornia. went on I grew up Inglewood, to explain. (Barris, creator grew up in Kenya the hood, in Compton, and executive producer) grew California. And the existence up in Inglewood, California. I that my son knows is nothing grew up in the hood, in CompshortCalifornia. of privilege. Being private ton, And the in exisschoolthat since ageknows of 4 and tence mythe son is his surroundings environment nothing shortinofthat privilege. Being private school since is whatinhe was referring to. And the age of ‘Well, 4 andson, his surroundI was like, this is your ings that environment is expeblackinexperience. That black what wasyou referring to. now And isI riencehethat have right was like, ‘Well, son, this is your different than the experience that black experience. That black exI had growing up.’ And got it perience that you haveheright and understood it. And then in the now is different than the experisamethat breath, hegrowing said, ‘OK,up. Dad. ence I had ’ And he andbirthday, understood Forgot myit13th I wantit.aAnd bar then in the same breath, he mitzvah.’” said, ‘OK, Dad. Forwas myan 13th That statement issue in birthday, I want a bar mitzvah.’” one of the early episodes of the That statement was an issue “I had to explain to himof inseries. one of the early episodes that wasn’t our heritage. ButtoI the series. “I had to explain saidthat I would throw a hip-hop him wasn’t ourhim heritage. But said I would throw himthe a ‘broI mitzvah.’ I trademarked hip-hop ‘bro mitzvah. trade-him name bro-mitzvah and’ Ithrew marked a party. the He’sname 14 now.bro-mitzvah To this day, and him afriends party.say He’sthat 14 all ofthrew his Jewish now. To this day, all of his Jewish was the best bar mitzvah they’ve friends say that was the best bar been to. they’ve And that,been in essence, mitzvah to. Andis whatinhelps sell the show.helps These that, essence, is what

are born out of conversations with Kenya.” Dre’s dad, Pops Johnson out of conversations with (Laurence Fishburne), is all about Kenya.” keeping it real. For Fishburne, Dre’s dad, Pops Johnson (Lauwho will continue working rence Fishburne), is all about part-timeitthis on NBC’s keeping real.season For Fishburne, “Hannibal,” this was a chancepartto who will continue working do something different. He liked time this season on NBC’s the idea that thewas showa chance reﬂects to “Hannibal, ” this do different. He liked life.something “We’ve all been borrowing the the show reflects littleidea bits that and pieces of culture life. all been borrowing from“We’ve each other for however long little bits and pieces of culture we’ve been around,” Fishburne from each other for however says. “How do you deﬁne what’s long we’ve been around,” FishAmerican, always burne says.right? “HowWe’re do you define shiftingAmerican, and growing. AndWe’re we have what’s right? ala lot more in common with other ways shifting and growing. And people than themore differences. Our we have a lot in common with other people than theasdifdifferences are not as huge ferences. differences are not they usedOur to be.” asAhuge they used to be.” great as deal of the comedy A great deal of the comedy comes from the different points of comes from the different points view that are represented in the of view that are represented in family. “There are three generathe family. “There are three gentions within the household,” says” erations within the household, Ross.Ross. “So, Pops is Dre’s dad, and says “So, Pops is Dre’s dad, thenthen we have the kids, we so have and we have theso kids, we have different all theseperspectives. different perall these spectives. “So, you get to see these issues you get to seedifferent these isrun“So, through all these sues run through all these people and how it affects thedifway ferent people and how it affects you raise a family and the way the way you raise a family and you way live inyou thelive world,” continues the in the world,” Ross. “And Ross. I think“And that’sI think what’s continues interesting to interesting me. Whethertoyou’re that’s what’s me. dealing with racedealing or culture or just Whether you’re with race or culture or justa perspecperspective between husband tive husband a and abetween wife andathe differentand ways wife the different ways that that aand husband and a wife want to araise husband and a wife want to their children, there’s always raise their children, there’s althat conversation of how do you ways that conversation of how playyou this? Which do you take? do play this?road Which road do And how do you learn something you take? And how do you in thesomething process as an learn in individual?” the process

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