Fouts scores big for local schools

The "Wheel of Fortune" spun Dan Fouts' way this month -- and the Sisters Schools Foundation is $63,300 richer for it.

The Hall of Fame NFL quarterback participated in a charity special edition of the popular game show, where NFL Hall of Famers competed on behalf of their favorite charities. Fouts chose the schools foundation, which his family has supported since its founding.

Fouts went up against former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann and Chicago Bears Hall of Fame tackle Dan Hampton.

"We each had a partner that was chosen from the city that we played in," Fouts said.

Fouts' partner, Donna Fleming, of San Diego, wore a San Diego Chargers jersey during the competition. Fleming and Fouts correctly solved the final puzzle "Highway Sign" to clinch the win. Fleming won $63,300 and the show matched that amount for the Sisters Schools Foundation.

The show was broadcast on January 5, moved up from its originally scheduled January 9 slot.

A brief clip of the show was shown at the Saturday, January 17, Sisters Starry Nights concert featuring Kenny Loggins.

Fouts earned a rousing round of applause from the packed house.

The concert series also benefits the Sisters Schools Foundation.